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New Product Alert: Shu Uemura Deep Sea Water Facial Mists

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:00:25 PDT

Shu Uemura Deep Sea Water Facial Mists ($24) are the perfect solution the dehydration caused from the summer sun. These natural aromatherapy spritzers come straight from Japan's Cape Muroto in Kochi Prefecture, where the Shu Uemura manufacturing facility is based.

The origin of this water is one of three locations believed to have the purest water in the world. They contain 60-plus minerals that nourish, hydrate and balance out your skin and are helpful in treating eczema.

I have tried the orange blossom scent and it feels like you are spraying on a combination of herbal tea and a very light moisturizer on your face. It's a wonderfully delightful treat in the heat!

To use, spray away on your face or hair as often as you like. The bottles are available only in 150 ml sizes, but they come in eleven different fragrances. For a complete list,

Myrtle Flower (limited edition for summer)
Orange Flower (limited edition for summer )
Bergamot
Chamomile
Fragrance Free
Hamamelis
Lavender
Mint
Rose
Rosemary
Sage

Cool Off With Face Mist

FabSugar — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 16:12:33 PDT

Labor Day Weekend marks the official end of summer. But since many of us are heading to the beach, it's not time to retire those summer beauty rituals just yet. If you're traveling to warmer climates, try taking along a bottle of refreshing face mist, which can keep your skin cool, moisturized, or protected from the sun, depending on the product. Here are some cool face mists to try.

Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist, $22, available here

This vitamin-enriched spray-on toner is good for freshening up your face after a hot day at the beach. The organic solution also contains aloe, so it's a good soother if you get too much sun.

Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock SPF 45, $11.99, available here

This super-charged sunblock feels icy cool on contact and protects your skin at the same time. Plus, the no-fuss spray doesn't feel greasy.

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Skyn Iceland Artic Face Mist, $35, available here

This somewhat indulgent product is little more than a chilled face spray that contains mineral water, but it's a refreshing way to cool down on hot days.

Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray, $19.50, available here

Billed as a way to quench "thirsty skin," this moisturizing spray keeps your skin from drying out when it's exposed to the elements.

The Hairstyle You'll Want to Wear Every Day This Summer

Jaime Richards — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:08:00 PDT

Elizabeth Banks looked like she walked straight out of the 1970s for her Allure June cover, and it's thanks to Oribe, editorial hairstylist extraordinaire. Using a Patti Hansen cover from the disco-era for inspiration, as it turns out, the retro-themed style is perfect for modern times, as well. "The fullness at the sides gives it a really interesting, beautiful look," Oribe explained. And because the top is pulled back just a touch, "it's great for Summer to get your bangs off your face," he added. To get the exact four steps for achieving Elizabeth's warm-weather bouffant, read more.

5 Ways to Wear a Ponytail (Like Kat Graham's Ultrahigh Style)

BellaSugar — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:55:00 PDT

Pony up: five new ways to wear a classic ponytail - Refinery 29
Why not try a DIY inkblot manicure? - Stylelist
Translate the far-out makeup looks from the runway for real life - Styleite
Get your daily dose of sunscreen with these double-duty products - The Fashion Spot
See Jessica Chastain's larger-than-life hair for W magazine - The Cut
Are you wedding ready? What to do today to prepare for your big day - InStyle
Make a funny face . . . to get the perfect makeup application - Real Simple
Discover Burberry's new lip mists - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Glimpse these gifts with prime packaging (Mother's Day, here we come) - Glo
Learn the five beauty buys Whitney Port won't live without - Beauty Sweet Spot

Got Bangs? 3 Ways to Avoid Unwanted Forehead Acne

BellaSugar — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:43:00 PDT

Yes, bangs elevate your Spring hair hotness level to the umpteenth degree, but are you paying the price with unwanted forehead blemishes? Hairline acne (street name "pomade acne") can be caused by the constant contact between hair and skin, which deposits debris from your styling products onto your face. Sure, your bangs are the perfect cover-up, but clear skin is the better choice. Get tips for keeping your skin clear underneath the fringe when you read more.

Avoid In-Air Dehydration With These Travel Beauty Tips

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:05:00 PDT

The weather is getting warmer, which means it is time to get the heck out of Dodge and travel. For the weekender or the international jet-setter, beauty from the stratosphere can be tough (especially with TSA requirements). There are, however, many ways to keep skin fresh on the plane. Find out more when you keep reading.

3 Ways to Eco-fy Your Beauty Routine

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:00:00 PDT

In honor of Earth Month, Josie Maran (pictured left) is rereleasing her eponymous brand's cult favorite argan oil with an added charitable element. The beauty entrepreneur even recruited some of her model pals, Petra Nemcova (pictured right) and Angela Lindvall, to design the limited-edition bottles ($52 each) for the line's Model Citizen campaign. Available at Sephora, through QVC, or on Josie's site from now to mid-Summer, 10 percent of the profits from the sale of the oils will benefit the Happy Hearts Fund (through Petra's design), Healthy Child Healthy World (through Angela), and Women For Women International (through Josie).

Additionally, Josie and Petra are sharing their tips for going "chicological" (that's chic, high-performing, and ecological) with us. For starters, "I think using kinder, gentler, healthier ingredients overall - especially if you're wearing makeup every day - makes a huge impact on the beauty of your skin," explains Josie. See more of what the duo had to say about greening your beauty routine, when you read more.

5 Amazing Hydrating Sprays That'll Perk You Right Up

Jaime Richards — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:05:00 PST

For times when you're feeling not-so-fresh, reach for the ultimate picker-upper: revitalizing beauty sprays. Packaged under a variety of names (toners, refreshers, facial mists, etc.), these skin spritzers are actually the ultimate in multitasking. Spray on a bare face to enhance the performance of your skin care and makeup, or on a full-face-of-makeup to help set your work and/or diffuse a too-heavy application. You can even mist them directly on the hair to give lackluster strands a lift, or on the body for extra moisture as needed. What's not to love? Learn more about our top five picks when you read more.

How to Kick a Nighttime Cough Naturally

Jenny Sugar — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:05:23 PST

Whether it's because of a cold or allergies, coughing at night is not only annoying, it prevents you from getting the sleep you need to stay healthy. Before you down cough medicine (which often just masks the cough), you might want to relieve your nighttime cough with one of these natural remedies.

Steam up: Before hitting the hay, create a steam room in the bathroom. Shut the door, don't turn on the fan, and take a hot shower. Let the water gently run on your face, or if that's too intense, place a warm washcloth on your sinuses, allowing the heat and steam to help relieve sinus congestion. You can even use a neti pot in the shower - just be sure to fill it with warm distilled or sterilized water, not the shower water. Using a neti pot after you've breathed in steam can make it more effective.
Get moist: Since dry air can often cause a dry cough (especially in the Winter months when we crank up the heat), moisten the air you breathe by running a cool-mist humidifier on low throughout the night (I'm a fan of this humidifier from Crane). In the morning, be sure to wipe down your windows and windowsills as condensation tends to form, and you don't want this moisture to encourage mold growth, which can also aggravate a cough. Follow the directions that came with your humidifier when it comes to cleaning it, and disinfect it thoroughly at least once a week to avoid mold growth.

Keep reading for more natural ways to beat your nighttime cough.

Get the Look: John Barrett's Braided Headband

Real Beauty — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:05:22 PST

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty.

Some soirees require you to dance all night (preferably with an RPattz lookalike), which can result in a sweaty, messy mane. Be a bit type-A and prevent this drastic situation by trying a sleek braided updo. To create a holiday party look that is both elegant and fuss-free for keeping tresses off your face, we enlisted Kayley Pak, a braiding specialist at the John Barrett salon in NYC, to give us some pointers on how to execute this stay-put hairstyle. Here are her tips.