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Chase Away Chapped Lips

BellaSugar — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:00:48 -0800

If you're anything like me, you love your lip products! In the past we've covered lots of great lip balms and many different lip scrubs, but here are a few more products new to the market that I know you won't want to miss. Not only are these items must haves for yourself, but at $15 or less, they also make fab stocking stuffers!

Karma Creatives Karma Therapy Buddha Balm ($3) is a lip balm that comes in a variety of fruit flavors (grapefruit, cherry vanilla, strawberry, and watermelon) packed in an adorable slender vintage slider. Not only does it contain natural sunscreen and keep your lips feeling silky smooth in the harsh winter months, but at just .3 ounces it's an easy fit into any clutch or small pocket. Who could resist keeping a little good karma close by? Since the products aren't sold online, you can click here to find a stockist closest to you.

For two more products to help chase away chapped lips, just read more

Sally Hansen Gentle Peel for Rough Lips ($9.95) is a gentle peel for your lips made from fruit enzymes (papaya, apple and citrus fruits) as well as vitamins A and E. It helps remove any dry, rough or dead skin cells from this delicate area resulting in a smooth, hydrated and even-toned pout. To use, simply slather on a thin layer, wait three minutes (trying all the while not to lick it all off) and then wipe it away.

Laura Geller Lip Strip Cooling Sugar Scrub ($15) is a gentle, hydrating exfoliator for your lips. I love the name-it makes me laugh at how creative the beauty biz is! I haven't tried it yet, but I hear great things about the flavor (it's packed with sugar, peppermint and spearmint) and the results!

New Product Alert: Karma Creatives Spring/Summer Collection

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 May 2007 06:00:00 -0700

When I first came across the Karma Creatives brand, I liked the hip pampering products, but I didn't love 'em. The packaging was a little cheesy, and the fruity scents were tad overwhelming. When your brand is all about a gimmick - in this case "karma in a soap," "karma in a can," and so forth - appearances are very important. So I was glad to see that with its new Spring/Summer 2007 collection, Karma Creatives has expanded its offerings and given its packaging a makeover.

I particularly love the Karmatherapy Travel Pack ($28, above). Clad in subtle sea-tones, it offers all kinds of mini-products that are usually tough to find in travel sizes, including cherry-blossom conditioner and cucumber-aloe face wash. For the other highlights, read more

In addition to its original tin candles, Karma now makes more elegant tumbler candles ($22 each) in four yummy but non-invasive scents: I like Vanilla Peach the best.

But the biggest improvement is in the lip balm. Before, it came in a plastic tub, and the formula solidified over time, making it nearly impossible to use. Now, they come in a hip metal slider ($3.99 each), and the new, creamier balm comes in several very natural and tasty varieties, including Honey and Mint.

Karma Creatives products are sold in hip boutiques nationwide. Find a retailer near you here.

Get Some Good Karma

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:15:30 -0700

Do you ever wish you could just buy some good karma? Now you can, thanks to a kitschy new line of cosmetics, called Karma Creatives. I was a bit skeptical of this company when I first came across its signature product, the Karma in a Can Purified Water Mister, which is basically just a refreshing spray-bottle of unscented water fortified with herbal essences like ginseng and aloe.

The rest of the product line, however, has since won me over with yummy scents like Red Currant Zen, Green Tea Leaf, and my personal favorite, Mandarin Orange Mango. Karma's pampering products-including scented soy candles, lip balms, and bath salts-are sold in hip locales like Kitson in Los Angles and Beverly Hills Beauty Center, as well as in Hot Topic stores. I recommend checking them out, particularly the Karma in a Hand Creme in Mandarin Orange Mango.

Last Minute Gifts: Fab Stocking Stuffers

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:01:55 -0800

OK so don't freak out but Christmas is less than a week away. But there is still plenty of time to shop, there always is! I hope you found my Fab Gift Guide to be helpful - and I will continue to feature a few this week. In the meantime, here are some super cute stocking stuffers for the fashionable gift receiver. *These are all available for pre-Christmas shipping arrival before the big day!

Commando Three Wise Thongs, $38 for a pack of three thongs in black, nude and red - all the basic bootie colors you need!

Betseyville By Betsey Johnson "Leopard Classic" Umbrella, $42. Sassing in the rain...

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Kiehl's Lip Balm #1, $5.50 for a .6 oz. jar, $8.50 for 1.0 oz. jar. There's a reason this lip balm is named #1.

Sephora Mini Colorful Brush Set, $15, set includes a blush brush (red handle), concealer brush (blue handle), eyeshadow blender (green handle), angle brush (yellow handle) and a lip brush (red handle).

Karma Creatives Karma Candle Pack, $24, pack of four. We featured Karma Creatives before and this candle pack is an ideal stocking stuffer. Click here to see where these products are sold near you.

Airborne Effervescent Health Formula, Tablets, Lemon-Lime, on sale for $4.99. This is my saving grace every holiday season after I shop 'til I drop!