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Fabulous Clarifying Facial Cleansers, Part II

BellaSugar — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:02:15 PST

Welcome to Part II of Fabulous Clarifying Facial Cleansers. Below are three more fabulous cleansers that can help your skin: fight existing blemishes, stop redness and irritation, and kill new bacteria on your face that causes clogged pores and acne.

Cleanse your face morning and night, unless directed otherwise, and be sure to apply a clarifying mask at least once a week. Follow with a facial toner and a moisturizer if your skin feels dry or tight.

BIOTHERM Pure Bright Polishing Clarifying Cleanser, $18.50, was created for faces with a dull or uneven skin tone. Made with salicylic acid, a strong anti bacterial agent, this cleanser will also exfoliate your skin leaving it polished and clear!

Bliss Clog Dissolving Cleansing Milk $28, is a mild foaming clarifying cleanser that won't disrupt the moisture balance on your face. It contains orange water, antioxidants and four hydrophilic oils that help exfoliate and dissolve dirt. The moisturizing properties make this cleanser stand out because your skin is left feeling extra silky and soft.

For one more clarifying cleanser,

read more Vichy Detoxifying Cleansing Milk, $12, is a gentle, daily cleanser that contains Ubiquinone which leaves the good oils on your skin and washes away the bad ones! It will detoxify your skin and leave it fresh, clean and hydrated without breaking the bank.

Talk About a Clean Smelling Perfume

BellaSugar — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:35:40 PST

CLEAN, $76, is an ideal fragrance for those who don't really like the smell of heavy perfumes, soaps or detergents. This scent has been described by many as having that "just-out-of-the-shower" fresh smell.

The original scent is called Clean Eau de Parfum and is made of light notes of: litsea cubeba, orange, sweet lime, grapefruit, passion lily, rose geranium, and white musk. It is also available in Eau de Toilette, $45, and pure perfume oil, $82.

Here's what some celebs have to say about CLEAN.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler of The Sopranos: "CLEAN is the only perfume that makes me smell like I have just showered with my favorite soap. When I started wearing CLEAN, people started asking me for the name of my perfume. It just smells so good!"

Gabrielle Union of Bring It On: "Wow, Finally a perfume that's really fresh and clean! I love it!"

For a full list of all the celebs that love clean, click here.

Fabulous Clarifying Facial Cleansers, Part I

BellaSugar — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:54:10 PST

Continuing our week on wiping the slate clean, I thought I'd talk about the myriad of clarifying cleansers out there. The right cleanser can help calm down red and irritated skin as well as kill off pimple forming bacteria that lie on the surface of your dermis. They help to keep your face problem free by preventing new pimples from forming.

Use morning and night unless directed otherwise. Follow with a toner and a moisturizer if you feel facial dryness. If you are really serious about clarifying your skin, don't forget to apply a clarifying mask at least once a week. Enjoy and stay tuned for Part II tomorrow!

H20 Acne Clarifying Cleanser for Face & Body, $28, is a deep cleansing clarifying wash that helps reduce, control, and prevent acne on your face and body. It has a triple action formula made from; salicylic acid, exfoliants and Vitamin E to treat breakouts, refine the texture of your face and body as well as moisturize your skin.

SkinCeuticals Clarifying Cleanser, $24, is new and has been created for acne prone skin. It combines salicylic acid with glycolic and mandelic acids to fight off clogged pores and heal problem skin. This cleanser also acts as an exfoliator. It is formulated with micro-beads to wipe away dead skin, whiteheads, oil and makeup build up.

For a drugstore clarifying cleanser,

read more AVEENO Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser, $6.99 is a mild, soy based moisturizing facial cleanser that fights blemishes and helps improve the overall tone and texture of your face. It won't dry out your skin and leaves you with a smooth and even looking face. It smells great and is gentle enough for everyday use. This should help fight off your oily t-zone as well.

I Can See Clearly Now: Cool Clear(ish) Sunglasses

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:08:17 PST

I have a pair of cool clear and silver sunglasses by Salvatore Ferragamo that I love wearing in the winter. You don't necessarily need sunglasses in the winter - during a blizzard or fog immersion for example. But, if you want a bit of UV coverage for those semi-bright days, clear(ish) sunglasses are a cool solution. These also fit with the acrylic accents trend for Spring. Check out my designer and non-designer picks:

Vintage Collection - Courtney's Classic Vintage Frames 2568, $15.

Ray Ban Sunglasses - Aviator RB3211, $99.

Prada Split Temple Sunglasses, $245.

A couple more, so

read more Dolce & Gabbana Silver Sunglasses, $250. MICHAEL Michael Kors Elongated Sunglasses, $80.

Fabulous Alcohol-Free Facial Toners

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 09:30:59 PST

Facial toners can help to improve the overall appearance of your skin by tightening your pores, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and cleansing your skin by removing dead cells, dirt, makeup and oil. Other benefits include: increased circulation, improved hydration, and most importantly, restoring the natural PH balance of your skin. Facial toners should be applied between the cleansing and moisturizing steps of your skincare regimen. Wipe the slate clean with these alcohol-free toners.

Estée Lauder Vérité Soothing Spray Toner, $23, is great for dry and sensitive skin and it won't leave your face feeling stiff or tight. It is a micro-fine mist that will help hydrate, soothe and refresh your skin.

Made from natural plant and green tea extracts and trace minerals, this toner can significantly help reduce redness. If you like, you can even keep this toner in the fridge for a cool mist morning, noon and night!

Kiehl's Calendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol-Free Toner, $20, is designed to soothe problem skin. It is made with whole flowers and pure botanical extracts to balance out your skin. It also acts as a cleanser for normal to oily skin. It's a non-drying formula that can be used with any oil-free moisturizer.

For a drugstore brand toner,

read more Avon ANEW Clarifying Essence $12, is an alcohol-free toner that clarifies and moisturizes your skin but will not strip it of natural and necessary oils. This is a gentle toner that can be used both morning and night. It will remove traces of dirt and leaves your skin feeling soft, conditioned and revitalized.

Simply Fab: Shu Uemura Pure Color Lipstick

FabSugar — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:34:02 PST

You have got to love the packaging behind the new Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Lipstick, $23. You will never have to search around your purse again because this tube is bold and clear! This line is an entirely new concept in lipstick technology. The company has developed a pigment for unlimited variations in colors that promise a brighter and more vivid look that can not be replicated by other brands.

Shu Uemura is calling this technology, color fidelity. This lipstick stays on true to the color that you see in the case. It has an extraordinarily rich texture and goes on smoothly with a ceramide shield that locks in moisture for up to eight hours. Shu Uemura is so confident that this pure color lipstick will be a success they are discontinuing all other lipsticks in their line. Rouge Unlimited is currently available in 48 shades and six artist shades that help you customize your own color. This is what the artist colors are intended to do:

white - lighten colors
blue - soften bright colors
purple - deepen and enrich colors
green - neutralize and mute colors
yellow - add a golden/peach effect
black - darken the overall tone of the color

PHYTO Phytoneutre Rebalancing Cream Shampoo

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 13:47:32 PST

If your are taking this week to wipe the slate clean, then what better place to start then with the top of your head! Cleanse away all of that 2006 shampoo and product buildup with just one wash of PHYTO Phytoneutre Rebalancing Cream Shampoo, $20.

This shampoo is formulated to deeply cleanse, balance and neutralize both your hair and scalp. It has been specially created to remove all of the impurities and grimy residue that's been left there from: pollutants, over shampooing and the use of daily styling products.

Since it is made from extremely gentle and natural ingredients such as coconut oil derivatives, extracts of ferula, chamomile and sage, St. Johns wort, eucalyptus and witch hazel, it will in no way change the composition of your delicate hair.

It is also mild enough to use daily and is perfectly safe for use on hair that is color or chemically treated. Simply shampoo twice and leave it on two-five minutes in the second round. Lastly, rinse and style as usual. Enjoy the newness of your clean product-free locks!

Crystal Clear Lip Glosses

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:46:17 PST

Wipe the slate clean on your lips in 2007 with these crystal clear lip glosses! These back-to-basics glosses will instantly increase the wattage of your bright smile. They add high shine and are low maintenance.

A little mascara, some brightening blush and one of these glosses will give you a glowing and fresh faced look. A clean look is a fabulous way to start off the year! Here are my top five picks for mess less, crystal clear lip glosses. Please let me know which is your favorite! Finding the right basic clear gloss is like trying on a glass slipper.

MAC Clear LipGlass, $13, is an industry fave. This oldie but goodie was the original high shine sticky lacquer whose fabulous formula and price point hasn't changed a bit over the years. It helps to soften and condition your lips and one small tube will last forever since all you need is a tiny drop for full coverage.

Bobbi Brown Crystal Lip Gloss, $16, may be MAC LipGlass's rival since it's also been around the block and has a similar super shiny effect. This easy to use gloss creates instant shine and lip enhancement. It also has a sweet and fresh smell to it.

Elizabeth Arden Crystal Clear Lip Gloss in Clear, $14. This high-impact gloss is lightweight, goes on smoothly and helps add just a little punch to bare lips. Its great spearmint flavor is fun and fresh.

For more clear lip glosses,

read more Lancome Lip Color Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss in Sugar Cane, $17.50, is an ultra shiny beautiful gloss that adds a sweet glow to your face. It has a comfortable texture - never sticky or gooey and it has a ton of built in lip conditioners to ensure it won't dry out your lips.
Urban Decay XXX Shine Cooling Lip Gloss in Ozone, $15. This yummy peppermint flavored gloss will make your lips tingle from its cool and fresh sensation; it will also freshen your breath.