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Doing Drugstore: Aveeno Positively Ageless Warming Scrub

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800

I had one severe case of dry, peeling skin, and I had it bad. My chin and mouth area were flakier than both Heidi and Spencer Pratt combined. I needed one mighty fine exfoliator, and I needed it stat. I turned to Aveeno's Warming Scrub ($9) from the brand's Positively Ageless line. Thermal beauty products are nothing new, but I'm still fascinated by the sensation of warmed-up skin care, which to me - whether it really does anything or not - enhances the experience. To find out what I thought about this water-activated, self-heating scrub, just keep reading.

Score a Free Blowout in Three Cities!

BellaSugar — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:00:10 -0700

If you live in Seattle, Minneapolis, or Boston, here's some good news: you can get a free hair wash and blow-out on May 27 (that's next Wednesday, folks) thanks to Aveeno. To launch its new line of hair care, the brand is offering the service (on a first-come, first-served basis) to women in those cities. You can get free pedi-cab service to and from the salons, along with samples of the Nourish+ haircare line. Not in those cities? Score a free sample online.

For the locations, just read more.

Boston:
James Joseph Salon, 30 Newbury St
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (first 200 women)

Minneapolis:
Level, 903 Washington Ave S.
10 a.m.–7 p.m. (first 100 women)

Seattle:
Haven, 5810 24th Avenue NW
10 a.m.–7 p.m. (first 100 women)

Reader Review of the Day: Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion With SPF 15

BellaSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:00:11 -0700

I don't know about you, but I don't like my moisturizers to be overly scented. And that's one of the reasons why reader Stef42678 thinks Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 ($10) is a great moisturizer. Take it away, Stef:

I really love using this moisturizer when I have dry and cracked skin because it is instant relief. It has a light smell and really makes my skin feel soft and hydrated. I like that it is made with natural ingredients and doesn't feel heavy or greasy.

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Bella Bargain: Free Aveeno Sample (But Act Quickly!)

BellaSugar — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:00:21 -0700

Looking for a reusable bag that's easy on the eyes? Aveeno's Envirosax bag is not only eco-friendly, but it could be yours - for free. Student Jeff Tsui's contest-winning print, "Jubilance," is an earthy purple and green pattern atop an organic cotton bag.

For a chance to sport this limited-edition bag on your shoulder, head over to Aveeno's Jubilance site at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, which is Earth Day. The first 1,000 people who log on at that time will score an Envirosax and an Aveeno hair care sample. Even better, for each bag given away, Aveeno will donate $10 to Global Green USA, an organization that supports the fight against global climate change. Now, that's something we can all stand behind.

Reader Review of the Day: Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:00:53 -0800

If you have sensitive skin, finding the right products can take some time and lots of trial and error. Recently, reader Finn discovered Aveeno's soap-free Positively Radiant Cleanser and had glowing results. Check out her review:

"The moment this cleanser touched my skin, I knew I was on to something special. My skin is extremely sensitive to products and this felt soothing and cleansing at the same time. Not only did it remove the dirt and oil from the day, it seemed to keep my skin clean for the next eight hours. I don't know how they did it, but I will definitely be using Aveeno instead of my $55 cleanser from the department store!"

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Emergency Relief From Redness

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:00:08 -0800

While there are plenty of great skin care options available for gals with sensitive skin, what about the occasional and pesky flare-up of redness that all skin types can relate to, such as the kind that occurs from an unexpected pimple, or a nose rubbed raw from a winter cold? In the past I've resorted to applying everything from Neosporin to thick, goopy hand cream on my poor nose, or even Visine on a pimple. Neither really worked.

Fortunately, I've discovered a much better and effective option in Therapy Systems' Emergency Treatment Cream ($32). This light and fluffy pink concoction is formulated with hydrocortisone to immediately zap redness and calm inflammation. Just dab a little on the emergency stricken areas, and it soothes your skin while eliminating the redness. Crisis averted!

For another great (and cheaper) option, read more.

A more affordable alternative is Aveeno's Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream ($6). Even though it's marketed as an anti-itch cream, It contains the same active ingredient, hydrocortisone, to reduce redness and inflammation. I recommend it over other drugstore hydrocortisone creams because it contains ingredients such as oatmeal and aloe to nurture your skin while it's being treated.

Doing Drugstore: Aveeno Active Naturals Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion

BellaSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:00:05 -0700

Aveeno Active Naturals Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion ($11.19) came out a couple of months ago, and I finally got around to trying it over the weekend. What attracted me to the product was the cool little device on the top, which allows you to customize your self-tanning color. Also, it has a gradual color-enhancer feature so that you build your tan up over a couple of days, as opposed to applying one deep shot of unnatural looking color.

I find a lot of self-tanners to be either sticky feeling or very drying on my skin, but that wasn't the case with this lotion. Made from soy and chicory extract, Aveeno Continuous Radiance was far more moisturizing than most other products I've tried. For the other pros and cons, read more

I also found that this lotion absorbed very quickly, and since its oil-free, it's also great to use on your face. Overall, I was very pleased with this product.

What's holding me back from giving it a fantastic rating, however, is that it did turn me a tad orange, and looking orange is one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to self-tanners. If you've tried it, please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Fantastic Facial Creams, Part V: Normal Skin

BellaSugar — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:16:51 -0700

Welcome to the final installment of my five-part series on Fantastic Facial Creams. Today I'm offering my recommendations for moisturizers best suited to normal skin. Having normal skin means that you have a fairly clear complexion with a pinkish tone and a dewy glow. If you are blessed with this skin type, you don't have to worry about dry patches or shine, so you might as well get a head start fighting the aging process. Here are three lotions to help you.

Crease Release by Dr. Brandt ($150) is a wrinkle-reducing cream for anyone that has a few fine lines they'd like to diminish. It contains white tea, green tea grapeseed, and GABA, an ingredient that relaxes the muscles and skin. It lasts up to 10 hours and leaves skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

For two more fantastic facial creams for normal skin, read more

Amatokin by Voss Laboratories ($173) is an ounce of love in a bottle. This super-concentrated emulsion is an amazing cream intended for normal skin with a few wrinkles here and there. It's also a great preventative and hydrating cream that claims to help your skin regenerate facial stem cells to keep you looking youthful and taut.

Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30 by Aveeno Active Naturals ($14.69) contains a soy complex that promises to soften, smooth, and add radiance to your skin. It helps even out your skin tone and it contains SPF 30 to help block both damaging UVA and UVB rays.

Doing Drugstore: Aveeno Positively Smooth Shave Gel

BellaSugar — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:00:20 -0700

When it comes to shaving my legs, I tend to switch between high-end shaving potions and drugstore brands, since the latter are just easier to buy on short notice. But while Gillette Satin Care doesn't totally suck, the Walgreen's offering does, and in general, drugstore brands don't give me the silky-smooth shave I want.

The exception, I've just discovered, is Aveeno Positively Smooth Shaving Gel ($3.99). This product gave me one of the closest, most moisturizing shaves I've ever gotten from a drugstore gel, so read more

It would be unfair to compare Aveeno Positively Smooth Shave Gel only to its drugstore cousins, because it also holds its own against the higher-end stuff. You need just a small amount of gel to produce a substantially velvety lather, and its light scent is cleanly pleasant, unlike offerings from Gillette or Skintimate.

But while the shaving process is the same as with other drugstore gels, the results are leaps and bounds away. Afterwards, my legs were as silky as the soft Aveeno lather, and even on my sensitive skin, there wasn't a hint of irritation or stubble. This may be my new standby.

Be Mine: Rub A Dub Dub Me

FabSugar — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:58:22 -0800

Sexual chocolate? Check! Sexy outfit? Check! Mood lighting? Check! What else does one need for a romantic night on Valentine's Day? Ah yes, a seduction location. With everything else standing by, all you need is to draw a bubble bath and see where the night takes you. Oh! And here's some bubbly to go with your bubbles. Check out a couple of my favorite bubble baths:

Molton Brown Inspiring Wild-Indigo Bath & Shower gel, $25. This is a unique scent and is said to be therapeutic - based on my experience it works wonders after a long day.

A couple more, read more

Aveeno Stress Relief Foaming Bath, $5.99. I know I've stated I'm not a huge lavender fan but this isn't overpowering and Aveeno products are really fab.

Philosophy Red Velvet Cake, $16. I haven't tried this flavor, but I love these 3-in-1 Philosophy products and I love Red Velvet Cake!