4 Steps to Wedding-Perfect Skin


Updated 05/02/12 11:27 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

How to Get Perfect Skin For Your Wedding

Whether your nuptials are impending or you have a big event coming up, there's nary a person who doesn't long to show off clear, radiant skin. "Preparing for your wedding day can feel like training for a marathon (or getting ready for a photo shoot) — hours of effort for just a few hours in the spotlight," says Suki Kramer, president and founder of Suki skin care. "But as any bride (or Read more

6 Smells That Boost Your Health In Surprising Ways


Updated 11/28/11 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Scents That Boost Your Health In Surprising Ways

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Certain scents can help memory, mood, energy, and libido By: Sarah Mahoney, Prevention Did you know that the human sense of smell can identify thousands of aromas and is 10,000 times more precise than our sense of taste? We have millions of smell receptors in our noses. When they detect a scent, they shoot the Read more

Lush's New Perfumes Have Something For Everyone


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of Lush's New Gorilla Perfumes

Lush's Gorilla Perfumes line has been a smashing success since it debuted in the UK, and now it's arrived stateside, with five new scents (plus a relaunch of both Karma and Vanillary) designed to appeal to natural-fragrance fans of all stripes. I sniffed and liked its first Gorilla release, Tuca Tuca, so I decided to give the rest a try, too. To find out what I thought about each of the new Read more

What Are Your Favorite Scent Combinations?


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Ideas For Pairing Scents

There are endless ways to pair together various notes to get a fragrance that's uniquely you. I lust after cherry-tobacco scents for instance, but one of my go-to parings is Aveda's Vanilla Absolute ($26) with Sandalwood Essential Oil ($26). Renowned perfumer Mandal Aftel recommends clary sage and rosewood or patchouli with either rose, ylang ylang, or frankincense. But what about you? What scent Read more

Açaí Berry Makes Its Way Into Fragrance


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

New Infusion Organique Acai Rain Perfume Review

If you're trying to make your personal care routine more natural, it might seem like you have to skip scent entirely or stick to single essential oils, but that's not the case. There are a number of organically derived fragrances popping up, and some are quite affordable. Most recently, I tried Infusion Organique's Açaí Rain fragrance ($35), which is made with organic sugarcane-derived Read more

How-To: Make Your Own Perfume Solid With Tips From Mandy Aftel


Updated 11/07/11 2:50 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 27 comments

How To Make a Homemade Solid Perfume

According to Allure, "The trend toward using natural ingredients was pioneered by perfumer and author Mandy Aftel." Well, guess what? Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with the famed perfumer in her Berkeley, CA studio. We covered everything from beautifully stanky scents to trends in the industry to advice on selecting fragrances. And when I asked her if she had any do-it-yourself ideas Read more

Coming Soon: Magnifique Fragrance by Lancôme


Updated 11/07/11 2:50 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Magnifique by Lancôme

"You are unique, you are Magnifique." That's the tagline for the new Lancôme fragrance that ambassador Anne Hathaway unveiled in Paris last week. The woodsy, floral perfume won't be available until September, but we're hoping to get a sneak peek at the ad campaign very soon. For now, I can fill you in on the ingredients and concept behind Magnifique. Inside of the faceted ruby-red glass bottle Read more

New Product Alert: Greek Cosmetics From Not Soap, Radio


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 23 comments

New Product Alert: Greek Cosmetics From Not Soap, Radio

If you're a sorority girl, you will love the new products from Not Soap, Radio. A new line of Greek-themed cosmetics has just launched, and it's just a matter of time before your "sisters" scoop them up. The line comprises a collection of roll-on perfumes and lip gloss trios. The fragrances ($15) are individually mixed for each sorority, using essential oils and incorporating the sorority flower. Read more

Aubrey Organics All Natural Six Scents


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Aubrey Organics All Natural Six Scents

Here's one for all of you organic beauty fans! I've just heard about this awesome new line of organic perfumes called Aubrey Organics Natural Essential Oils Eau de Parfum, $21.50. They make six different scents and totally make me think of something that would look and smell great in a guest bathroom at a beach house. All of the fragrances are created from 100% essential oils and they are Read more