Prevent Acne by Making Your Phone Bacteria-Free


Updated 05/29/12 9:18 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

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

Halle Berry Reveals the Secret to Her Flawless Skin


Updated 05/25/12 7:07 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Halle Berry's Skin Care and Makeup Tips

Yes, Halle Berry really is as gorgeous and flawlessly complected in person as she appears on screen. So now that your most pertinent question is answered, let's move on to the good stuff. Halle has served as the global brand ambassador for Revlon for over 10 years, and she's set to launch a campaign for the brand's new ColorStay Whipped Creme foundation (which hits shelves June 1). With Halle's Read more

In Season: Cherimoyas


Updated 05/21/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cherimoya Preparation and Recipes

Don't be fooled by the cherimoya: though this fruit resembles a tiny dragon curled up for a nap, it's quite the opposite from a sour-tempered, fire-breathing reptile. With a texture that resembles custard or ice cream, the cherimoya surprises with a sweet flavor that tasters liken to a blend of bananas, pineapple, papaya, and strawberry. And fortunately for us, it's in season for another few Read more

Key Skin Care Products Every Woman Should Own


Updated 05/22/12 4:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Essential Skin Care Products

A trip to the skin care aisle can be a dizzying experience, but it doesn't have to be so complicated. And while it's obviously important to make sunscreen a part of your daily routine, there are a few key items every woman should include on her must-have list, explains Suki Kramer, founder and president of Suki skin care. They are . . . A great exfoliator: "From jump-starting collagen to Read more

Brides and Bacne: What to Do


Updated 05/18/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

How to Give Yourself a Back Facial

Everything is going dreamily. You found the perfect wedding gown for the big day. You've been exercising regularly to make sure it fits just right. The problem is, all that sweating you've been doing makes you break out, and not just on your face — on your back and shoulders too. For starters, do not stop working out. All that exercise is great for relieving stress, and there are many things Read more

Are Your Undertones Warm or Cool? Take the Quiz to Find Out


Updated 05/17/12 9:25 AM · Posted by · 42 comments

Warm or a Cool Undertones Quiz

Have you ever wondered which makeup colors would complement your own skin, hair, and eye colors? Back in the '80s, a huge movement existed that used seasons to determine just that. Were you a Winter or a Summer? And what color palettes would go with said season? On and on the process went — there were even swatch books with fabric samples carefully customized by a color expert so that the Read more

Christine Taylor on Organic Beauty, Her Must Haves, and Nighttime Hair Routine


Updated 05/10/12 2:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christine Taylor's Skin Care and Beauty Tips

Actress Christine Taylor has signed on to be the spokeswoman for organic skin care line Nourish, and as a vegan and mother, her partnership with the brand seems like kismet. "A lot of times products will say 100 percent natural, but this one actually works," Christine explains. "Every person in my family has different favorites, and it's in every bathroom." Not only does she love the idea of Read more

5 Tips For Choosing the Right Skin Care Routine For You


Updated 05/04/12 5:23 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Choose the Right Skin Care Routine

A trip down the beauty aisle can be a dizzying experience, particularly when it comes to choosing the best skin care regimen for your needs. Look behind all the fancy creams and serums, though. All it takes to get it right is a little diligence — and an easy four-step cleanse, tone, moisturize, and treat routine — explains Suki Kramer, president and founder of Suki skin care. Get a closer Read more

A Reader's First Half Marathon Is Full of Triumphs and a Little Bit of Embarrassment


Updated 05/03/12 12:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Having to Pee During a Marathon

FitSugar reader Dhitri has an embarrassing tale about her first half marathon. She shared her story in our RunningSugar community group. Help her out by sharing your own funny or embarrassing race tales below! So you know I ran my first half and had the greatest time ever. There were a few blunders, of course (what's a race without 'em?). Firstly, I arrived only half an hour before the start. Read more

6 Ways to Look Better Without Spending a Cent


Updated 04/30/12 12:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

6 Ways to Look Better For Free

Looking good doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, it doesn't have to cost a thing. There are plenty of ways to look better without spending a single penny. We talked with top dermatologists, hair stylists, makeup artists, and estheticians to score their secrets for looking your best for the best price of all: free. Read their tips here. Read more