Prevent Acne by Making Your Phone Bacteria-Free


Updated 05/29/12 5:26 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Avoid Acne by Cleaning Your Phone

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan always has a new tip or two for making life easier. This week, Michelle tells us how we can ward off breakouts by cleaning a major bacteria culprit: your cell phone: Hi everyone, These days, our phones go everywhere with us — the bedroom, the bathroom, the classroom, the nightclub, the grocery store, the gym, and just about everywhere else. Think Read more

Beat the Heat With These Face-Powder Application Tricks


Updated 05/28/12 3:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Apply Face Powder in Summer

The warmer the weather gets, the more you might be tempted to reach for your compact to ward off shine, but the last thing you want is to create a cake-y mess as a result. Whether you choose pressed or loose powder, CoverGirl celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey has discovered a foolproof method for maintaining a matte look, even during heatwave temperatures. All you have to do is apply it once Read more

Eat These Foods, Get Shiny Hair


Updated 05/25/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Foods to Eat For Shiny Hair

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Glossy, healthy strands require way more than 100 brushstrokes a night! See how to get 'em naturally with eats recommended by Cynthia Pasquella, certified clinical nutritionist, SoCal Cleanse founder, and gorgeous, shiny blonde herself. More stories from RealBeauty.com: Don't Forget Your Beach Beauty Read more

"I'm a 20-Something Seeking Literary Wisdom"


Updated 05/25/12 3:36 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Books For Quarter Life Crisis

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'll keep it brief, because I imagine my issue is one that virtually all women go through at multiple stages of life... Basically, I'm at a certain "milestone" in my life — my first career after college, my first time on my own, my first time having to be an adult in every sense of the Read more

Insanity's Shaun T's Last-Minute Diet and Exercise Tips


Updated 05/24/12 4:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shaun T's Diet and Exercise Tips For Last-Minute Summer Prep

Shaun T, the personal trainer who's motivated millions with his at-home workouts, knows how to get people in shape in a short amount of time. After all, his Insanity workout program promises incredible results in just 60 days of sweating and jumping in front of your TV. With Summer a mere few weeks away, we spoke with Shaun about how to get in shape for anything — whether it's a beach holiday, Read more

A Veggie-Filled Indoor Picnic


Updated 05/24/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Asparagus and Mushroom Sandwich Recipe

A sandwich of asparagus and mushrooms could be kind of dull — or, as Between the Bread demonstrates, it could be a triumphant lesson in culinary restraint. Ann Arbor's famed Zingerman's Deli is known for its corned beef sandwiches, but it's also not shy when it comes to packing on farmers market fresh veggies. This recipe, dubbed Rodger's Big Picnic, comes from my trusty Roadfood Sandwiches Read more

How to Curb Salt — but Not Flavor — in Your Cooking


Updated 05/23/12 6:30 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Cook With Less Salt

By now you're probably familiar with MyPlate, the government's new food pyramid replacement; in case you hadn't heard, based on the updated guidelines, Americans are consuming far more sodium than they should. And new research suggests that overconsumption of salt affects cognitive function. High blood pressure, water retention, and stupidity? That's too much to bear. The good news is that there Read more

Cream or Powder? How to Choose the Right Blush For You


Updated 05/23/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Choose Cream or Powder Blush

When you walk into a beauty bar, there are numerous choices when it comes to blush. But basically it boils down to this: Should you go with a powder or cream-based formulation? Although both have their merits, celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey reveals the biggest differences between the two. Read more to get his tips on achieving a rosy glow. Read more

5 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Paying For College


Updated 05/23/12 10:16 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Important Facts About Paying For College

Paying for college is such a complex issue. LearnVest helps simplify it by answering some key questions in regard to paying tuition. If you believe everything you read, then you might think you need to be a Rockefeller to have kids. That, of course, isn't the case. Yes, kids are expensive, and thinking about paying for a college education can be scary and frustrating . . . but that's where we Read more

Healthy Tip: Wait 30 Minutes After a Meal to Brush Your Teeth


Updated 05/22/12 11:54 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Brushing After a Meal Can Cause Enamel Loss

A healthy lifestyle means taking care of your teeth — after all, excess plaque has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, and too much icky bacteria in your mouth can lead to gum disease and cavities. But if you're an après-lunch brusher, take note: you should wait at least 30 minutes to brush your teeth after a meal, according to a report in The New York Times. The directive is Read more