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Beauty Marked! A Fab Foot Scrub

BellaSugar — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:52:33 -0700

Last week I asked you to come beauty marking with me to help me find a new fab foot cream. I bought this Cake Beauty Cake Walk Triplemint Foot Cream, $16, and totally and utterly fell in love with it!

I thought if I could love something this much then you guys probably had your own favorite foot products to share too. Boy was I right! You all did an awesome job beauty marking and I've featured three of your choices below. To see all of the beauty marked foot creams, click here.

Beauty Mark #1 found by missixty02 is called Bliss Foot Patrol, $26. This fab foot cream is ultra creamy, ultra smooth and ultra minty! Made with peppermint, aloe vera and salicylic acid, it immediately exfoliates, softens and soothes your tired dogs!

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Beauty Mark #2 found by foreverdizzy is called Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream, $9. Mmmm - this cream is coco-nutty and delish! It contains rosemary which helps heal tired feet, and peppermint to purify. Let's face it, your feet aren't the cleanest parts of your body. It also contains vegetable glycerin and coconut oil to moisturize.

Beauty Mark #3 found by la clique is called Totally Nutty Shea Butter Heel Cream, $4. This is an intensely moisturizing foot cream made with a high concentration of shea butter and nut oils to make your stubborn skin nice and smooth.

Beauty Marked! An Unbeatable Body Bronzer

BellaSugar — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:02:22 -0700

Last week I asked you guys to come beauty marking with me to help me find a new self tanner for my body. I bought this Ban De Soleil Streakguard Self Tanning Creme, $9, but I am not in love with it. It's not awful, but it streaks a bit and I'm not crazy about the color on my skin tone. Your mission was to help find me something that would turn me into a gorgeous golden color as opposed to an icky orange one. To see all of the beauty marks for a self tanner for the body, click here. You guys all had great picks so thanks very much for participating!

Beauty Mark #1 found by foreverdizzy is called Decleor Aroma Sun Express Hydrating Self-Tan Spray, $36. Within one to two hours, this light, non-oily spray turns into a deep and natural looking tan. There is no sunscreen in this product though - so you can not wear it at the beach, but it's a great after sun lotion because it keeps your skin supple, glowing and hydrated!

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Beauty Mark #2 found by atripp is called GlowFusion Micro-Nutrient Face & Body Natural Protein Tan, $58, is a self-tanning technology lotion that starts off light and can be layered until you reach the level of tan you desire.

This mist form allows for smooth application, there is no odor, no streaking and it won't stain. The formula contains vitamins, antioxidants and a special ingredient simply known as sugarcane which has been proven to work well with the natural keratin already in your skin. Available in light and medium shades.

Beauty Mark #3 found by missixty02 is called St. Tropez Tinted Self Tanning Lotion - Step 3, $37.50, is an aloe vera based lotion that isn't oily and is fast drying. It says that it smells great too, which is awesome because most self tanners smell terrible.

It's funny how you all found these products at Sephora. I have never tried this one but I am very anxious to - this brand has a great reputation! Available in one universal shade.

Beauty Marked! A New Silky Soft Shaving Cream

BellaSugar — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:04:44 -0700

Last week I asked you all to come Beauty Marking with me to help find a new silky soft shaving cream or gel that I didn't have to share with my hubby. He really loves his Kiehl's Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream, $15.50, and I do too, however it's not very feminine smelling! Your mission was to help find me something that will make my legs and underarms feel silky without irritating my sensitive skin. Also, if it smelled great, that would be fab! To see all of the beauty marks for a shaving cream click here. Thank you so much for all of your ideas!

Beauty Mark #1 found my sigmaration, is called Nature's Gate Organics Lemongrass and Clary Sage Creamy Shave Gel, $6.99. This shaving cream is made with Vitamins A and E to nourish, calm and protect skin. It also has creamy shea butter in it so that your skin is left feeling moisturized and silky.

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Beauty Mark #2 found by atoxicsparkle, is called Benefit Cosmetics Bathina Sweet Satin Shave, $26. This shaving cream is actually more the texture of a mousse. It is made with aloe, chamomile and flower extract to give you the closest and softest possible shave. Oh, and it smells great too!

Beauty Mark #3 found by foreverdizzy, is called Paula's Choice Close Comfort All Over Shave Gel, $10.95. It is a gel formula that contains aloe vera, chamomile, antioxidants, green tea and willowherb which is an effective anti-irritant.

Something else special about this shave gel is that it contains a little bit of glycerin which helps create a cushion between your skin and the razor. It's fragrance free, but I think this time, I can make an exception!

Beauty Marked! A Medium Coverage Foundation

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:55:44 -0700

Do you remember last week when I asked you to help me find a brand new medium coverage foundation to replace my old Prescriptives one? Although I think this one is great, the time has come to replace it. You gals did a phenomenal job of finding many more options for me. To see all of the beauty marks for a new, medium coverage foundation click here.

I have chosen three very different liquid foundations to feature so let's see what you all came up with!

Beauty Mark #1 found by atoxicsparkle is called Benefit Cosmetics Nonfiction Foundation, $30. This liquid foundation provides medium coverage and a flawless looking finish. It feels silky upon application and is available in ten shades to suit the myriad of skin tones out there.

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Beauty Mark #2 found by girlinpink is called Clinque Super Balanced Makeup, $19.50. This foundation provides moisture to your face so that it doesn't look dry while also managing to absorb oils so that your face doesn't look too greasy either. It is oil-free and has a natural looking finish.

Beauty Mark #3 found by flutterpie is called Cover Girl Clean Fragrance Free Foundation, $5. It is a lightweight and natural looking medium coverage foundation that won't clog your pores or look cakey and fakey.

Beauty Marked! A Yummy Scented Shower Soap

BellaSugar — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:02:22 -0700

Last week I asked you gals to help me find a new, fresh smelling shower soap. I totally love my tried and true Dove White Beauty Bar, but I've been using it for so long now, that I'd like to explore other options.

To see all of the beauty marks for a new, yummy smelling shower soap click here. I have chosen three soaps to highlight, but that doesn't mean that I don't appreciate all of the many soaps you found. Thank you so much for all of your suggestions!

Beauty Mark #1 found by steen and hellolover is called, Lush Rock Star Soap, $7.60. This delightful vanilla scented soap happens to be one of their best sellers! I love the bright pink color and the creamy texture.

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Beauty Mark #2 found by crispet1 is called Zum Bar Goat's Milk Soap Rosemary and Mint, $5.19. This ultra emollient and moisturizing beauty bar is handmade without animal tallow, synthetic colorings or fragrances. All that's in it is olive, coconut, palm and castor oils mixed into a goat's milk base, and infused with herbs and essential oils. Mmmm...

Beauty Mark #3 found by carito8 is called Savon Deluxe French Milled Soap, Lavender, $2.84. These soaps are made from pure vegetables, glycerin, shea butter and lavender. They are very moisturizing and they also exfoliate your skin. I love the way the lavender smells up the bathroom in a really calming and relaxing way - just like a spa would!

Beauty Marked: A New Hand Cream

BellaSugar — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:11:22 -0700

Hey everybody! If you remember, last week I sent you on a mission to help me replace my L'Occitane Dry Skin Hand Creme that expired. I really truly love this cream, but the last time I went to use it, the smell deterred me.

To see the many Beauty Marks for a new hand cream, click here. I have chosen three that I liked out of the bunch you've suggested.

I can't thank you enough for all of your help; now I can have smooth and supple hands! To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to do one click here.

Beauty Mark #1 found by swwonder is Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream, $4.39. It is a concentrated hand cream that began as a way to help the dry chapped hands of Norwegian fisherman who faced extremely harsh and cold weather.

It contains high levels of glycerin and no irritating fragrances. It took five years of development and clinical testing to finally arrive! Also, this lil' tube will last you a long time - over 200 applications.

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Beauty Mark #2, found by missixty02, is Bliss High Intensity Hand Cream , $18. This cream is supreme for softening dry, rough skin. It's an ultra rich hand balm that works great for raggedy cuticles too. It is made from a non-greasy feeling formula which contains grape-seed and macadamia extract so it smells deeeeeeelish too!

Beauty Mark #3 found by jennifer76, and flutterpie is Kiehl's Unusually Rich-But Not Greasy At All-Hand Cream with SPF 10 $15.50, is a cream that is not only rich enough to cure your dry hands, but it also offers sun protection! This unique formula absorbs into your skin without that icky, greasy feeling.

Beauty Marked! A Deep Purple Nail Polish

BellaSugar — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:04:33 -0700

Last week I told you I needed a new purple nail polish. While I like the color Carol from NYX that I told you about last week, I am running low and would like to try something new.

I asked you all to go beauty marking to help me find a new deep purple polish. To see all the beauty marks for deep purple polishes click here. To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here.

Beauty Mark #1 found by LuckyGrl83 and PartySugar, is a fab purple color called Dark Pleasure's Nail Polish in Blacker Laquer by Revlon. This polish is dark, seductive and mysterious! Ooh la la. It is pearlized which also adds dimension and allure. Available in six other deep, blackened jewel-toned shades.

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Beauty Mark #2 found by baltimoregal and dollfacedot14, is called Lincoln Park After Dark by OPI. This nail enamel is part of the classic purples collection. This polish is shiny and a little bit brighter than mine. I think I'll give it a whirl. Thanks for the suggestion!

Beauty Mark #3 found by lilxmissxmolly, is called Purple Pain Nail Polish by Manic Panic. It is an iridescent purple gloss that really reminds me of the 80s. This would be a great shade for your toes or for a fun girls' night out on the town.

Beauty Marked! An Anti-Aging Eye Cream

BellaSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:20:44 -0800

Ever since I realized my tried and true Shiseido Skincare Eye Revitalizer, $37, lost its effect on my aging eyes, I've been on the hunt for something heavier! Thank you to all of you who responded to my Beauty Mark It! post and shared all of your super powered age defying eye creams! To see all of the anti-aging eye creams that you have chosen for me click here.

Beauty Mark #1 found by Musewings, is an Essential Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 15 With Antioxidants for Normal to Dry Skin made by Paula's Choice, $12.95. It is a fragrance free lotion that helps to hydrate dry skin as well as protect it from the sun. It's not just an eye cream, it's so moisturizing that if you apply it liberally to your orbital bone, it should do the trick!

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Beauty Mark #2 found by zeldaf, is the Lancome HIGH RESOLUTION with COLLASER - Deep Collagen Anti-Wrinkle Serum, $62 for one ounce and $92 for 1.7 ounces. In just 48 hours it is said to help renew the deteriorating collagen in the sensitive area around your eyes.

It was inspired by professional laser therapy, which also helps to promote collagen production and thus reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Beauty Mark #3 found by sigmaration, is the latest anti-wrinkle cream from Bliss called Wrinkle Twinkle, $42. This fast-acting line eraser is a topical "muscle relaxer" for your wrinkles! It fills in the fine wrinkles around your eyes and then relaxes and regenerates the muscles. Over a few month period, it should also help reduce the look of dark under eye circles. Wowsers!

Beauty Marked! A Gentle Exfoliator for The Red Carpet!

FabSugar — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:24:52 -0800

With the Oscars red carpet quickly approaching celebs have already visited their dermatologists, and other "doctors," in anticipation of the ultimate scrutinizing. Now it's time to zero in on the ensemble, get a massage, or two, and refresh the skin so it is glowing on Sunday.

I have just squeezed out the very last drop of my Sweep by Remede facial exfoliator. I keep it in the shower and use a nickel sized amount twice a week on my face. Call me sick, but I like how you can really feel the little particles scrubbing away your dead/dry skin. The best part about this is that it's light and doesn't irritate - this is key since seasoned celebs know better than to experiment this close to the big day.

Since I am such a beauty junkie, I simply refuse to buy another tube. I'd really like to try something different, something that will gently exfoliate me so I shine on the red carpet! I asked you all to go beauty marking to help me find a new facial exfoliator for sensitive skin. To see all the beauty marks for gentle exfoliators click here.

Beauty Mark #1, found by redegg is this Boscia Smoothing Facial Polish. She says it is 'all natural and great for sensitive/combination skin. You are supposed to use them twice a week but they are gentle enough that I use it every day.' Right on.

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Beauty Mark #2, found by baltimoregal is this The Body Shop: Aloe Gentle Exfoliator. She uses this product every day, even in winter, on her t-zone and it doesn't irritate her fragile, sensitive Irish skin!

Beauty Mark It! The Quest For The Best Self Tanner

FabSugar — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:08:00 -0800

Do you remember all of the hype about a year ago over Jergen's Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer? Like the rest of America, I just had to have it and I found myself frantically hopping around to three different drug stores until I was able to find a tube of the coveted Natural Glow for Face. I used it for a month or so and until I realized that I was turning a bit orange and that constant strong self tanner smell was starting to make me feel woozy! I need some help finding a new self tanner that is light, natural looking and has a smell that I can stomach.

I asked you all to go beauty marking to help me find a new self tanner. To see all the self tanner picks cick here.

Let's see what you all book marked! Oh, and it was interesting to note that most of the beauty marks were non-drugstore brands. Makes me wonder: does cost really provide quality with self tanners?

Beauty Mark #1, found by DesignRchic, is this Decleor Aroma Sun Hydrating Self-Tanning Milk, $35.50. This ultra-smooth, non-oily emulsion develops into a rich, natural-looking tan in one to two hours as it keeps the skin hydrated and glowing.

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Beauty Mark #2, found by girlandetc, is this ModelCo Tan Airbrush In A Can, $7-$36. Here's a self-tanner that puts an end to stained hands and uneven coverage. The deep golden pigment gives you an instant all-over healthy glow while the long lasting self-tanner develops underneath in hours. Infused with hydrating aloe vera and the exotic scent of cocoa butter, Tan delivers the perfect color with a 360-degree nozzle to cover all hard-to-reach areas.

Beauty Mark #3, found by la_clique, is this St. Tropez Tanning Essentials Tinted Self Tanning Lotion, $37.50. This lotion works instantly for a streakless application that will last for days. This aloe vera based lotion is non-greasy and quick drying, with a relaxing aromatic scent.