How Carrie Underwood Gets Grammy-Ready


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How Carrie Underwood Gets Grammy-Ready

Carrie Underwood, everyone's favorite Grammy-winning country singer and performer, has been using the suite of Olay deep cleansers to give her face a clean beyond what the eye (and cameras) can see. To prep for last night's Grammy Awards, Carrie first used Olay Shine Control Lathering Cleanser to get a deep, down-to-the-pore cleansing to minimize shine. With all those flash bulbs on the red Read more

Ready For Your Holiday Close-Up?


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Ready For Your Holiday Close-Up?

Of course you are! You've been preparing for this close-up every day with Olay's Pore Minimizing Cleanser & Scrub 2-in-1 foaming formula. This picture-saving 2-in-1 formula combines Deep Cleansing Ribbons that sweep away dirt and the day for fresh, clean skin that helps minimize the appearance of pores (FINALLY!). Now that your face is ready for the zoom lens (thanks Olay!), what Read more

Got Olive Oil, Honey, and Sugar? Then You Have a Great Scrub


Updated 10/12/11 7:07 AM · Posted by Michelle Phan · 1 comment

Olive Oil and Sugar Body Scrub Recipe

We're excited to continue our partnership with YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan! Every other week, we'll be bringing you the best from her website, MichellePhan.com. This week, Michelle shows you how to make a body scrub with three ingredients: Hi everyone, As the weather begins to cool, our skin becomes more high maintenance. The best thing you can do to keep your skin healthy and Read more

So You Didn't Shave . . . Ways to Still Work Out


Updated 09/07/11 2:10 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 11 comments

Tips For Working Out With Hairy Legs and Armpits

Two things that always manage to keep me from going to the gym: hairy legs and hairy armpits. Like most people who say that time (or lack thereof) is the primary reason they can't make it to the gym as often as they'd like, I too, will often use the "time" excuse. It's often used when I take one look at my hairy legs and say — "nope, not enough time to shave, which unfortunately means I won't Read more

9 Tips to Make Your Computer Last and Run Fast


Updated 06/03/11 11:11 AM · Posted by LearnVest · 1 comment

9 Tips to Make Your Computer Last and Run Fast

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Cute bathing suit vs. medical co-pay. Yummy organic blueberries vs. credit card late fees. Beachside mojitos vs. laptop repair. When it comes to certain expenses, it’s clear which we’d prefer. So, as a public service to help you fund all of your summer cocktails, we recommend taking a look at your Old Faithful–your Read more

How to Keep Post-Gym Skin Clear and Blemish-Free


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How to Avoid Acne Breakouts When Working Out

You think you're doing your body good by going to the gym every day, yet your skin is telling you otherwise. If you struggle to keep your skin clear, here are some tried-and-true solutions to help you keep your skin as radiant and healthy as your body. Use an oil-absorbing sheet. If you tend to work out in the afternoon, blot your face with an oil-absorbing sheet preworkout to remove excess Read more

3 Body Scrubs That Will Slough Your Cares (and Dead Skin) Away


Updated 07/31/11 8:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Body Scrubs For Summer

With all the swimming, beaching, and short-shorts wearing that you're doing this season, what better time to indulge in a little full-body bliss? As important as it is to exfoliate your face during warm weather, you shouldn't forget about the rest of your skin; creating a smooth canvas for shaving, moisturizing, and applying bronzer is key — and it'll only make your skin look that much more Read more

Wipe Your Face Before Your Workout


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Best Makeup-Removing Towelettes For Your Gym Bag

Daily workouts clear my mind, but all that sweat can interfere with clear skin. The best way to fight a sweat-induced breakout is to wash your face before exercising; it's not the sweat that will clog your pores but the makeup and grime you grind into your pores wiping the perspiration off your face. Rather than sudsing up with soap and water, I save time by wiping off my makeup with towelettes Read more

Face Skin Emergencies Head On!


Updated 05/02/11 4:31 PM · Posted by Sponsor · 1 comment

Face Skin Emergencies Head On!

Unfortunately, our complexion doesn't always cooperate with our social life. Everyday factors can really take a toll on our skin, so be proactive with Olay Cleansers to ensure you'll get noticed for all the right reasons. Get your skin ready for whatever journey lies ahead by following these tips: Washing your face daily with Olay Foaming Face Wash or 2-in-1 Daily Facial Cloths, especially Read more

5 Beauty Recipes From the 1700s That Really Work (and 3 That Really Don't)


Updated 07/27/11 7:47 PM · Posted by · 11 comments

18th-Century Beauty Recipes to Try (or Avoid) 2011-07-27 11:45:40

Eighteenth-century French women had a wealth of at-home beauty treatments, and luckily many of them survive in the Toilet au Flora, a book of recipes compiled by French naturalist Pierre-Joseph Buc'hoz. Some of the treatments are still great DIYs, and some are absolutely horrifying. Here are five simple, effective recipes you should try, plus three treatments from the book you definitely Read more