Are You Brushing Too Hard?


Updated 08/12/08 1:31 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Are You Brushing Too Hard?

Tooth brushing is good for you, so more tooth brushing can only be better, right? Wrong. Overbrushing can actually be detrimental to your dental health. If you're brushing too hard or too much, it could lead to increased tooth sensitivity and receding gums, the latter of which could require surgery. To find out if you're brushing too hard, and for tips on how to stop, read more 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

Remembering Donna Summer's Best Beauty Moments


Updated 05/18/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 18, 2012

A look back at Donna Summer's best beauty looks — The Cut L'Oréal faces a lawsuit for selling potentially flammable products — HuffPost Style Teasing with a toothbrush and other unique hair home remedies — Stylelist Kate Moss graces the cover of Harper's Bazaar in matching red lips and nails — Styleite Whip your bathroom into shape with these organizing tips — Real Simple Save Read more

5 Ways to Beautify While You Sleep


Updated 05/11/12 2:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Overnight Beauty Tips

Sometimes there isn't enough time in the day to do all the steps in your beauty routine — cleansing, exfoliating, toning, masking, moisturizing, (whew). So why not maximize your schedule and let the products do all the heavy lifting while you snooze? Just add these simple steps and products to your nighttime regimen, and you can wake up one step closer to a more polished look. Discover which Read more

Save or Splurge? Replacement Electric Toothbrush Heads


Updated 04/10/12 9:41 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Are Generic Sonicare Replacement Heads Worth the Price?

A top-of-the-line electric toothbrush isn't cheap, but the investment in my dental health is worth the price of my Sonicare Elite toothbrush. But similar to razors and razor blades, the costs really add up when replacing the toothbrush heads. Sonicare's amazing electric toothbrushes range in price, from about $50 to more than $200. Though I have one of the midrange versions, the e-Series Read more

5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Jewelry Clean and Sparkly


Updated 05/04/12 7:15 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Clean Jewelry 2012

As part of our Spring-cleaning overhaul, we've taken it upon ourselves to break out our most beloved, and well-worn, jewels for a quick cleaning. We know we're not the only ones guilty of letting our silver statement necklaces dull from wear, and we can't remember the last time we gave our gold bracelets a once over; so to make sure your jewelry is in prime form — shiny as the day you got it Read more

What to Pack in Your Bridal Beauty Survival Kit


Updated 04/24/12 5:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 12 comments

Bridal Beauty Survival Kit

Even the most prepared bride can encounter beauty mishaps on her wedding day. But you've spent so much time getting ready; it would be a shame to not be prepared in case something goes awry. So consider arranging a bridal survival kit to pack with you for the ceremony and reception. It should contain everything you need for wedding day minidisasters, from preaisle jitters to runny mascara and Read more

Which Is Better: Electric or Manual Toothbrushes?


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Which Is Better: Electric or Standard Toothbrushes?

Watching my friend effortlessly clean her 1-and-a-half-year-old's teeth with an electric toothbrush was all the evidence I needed to get back into using my power tool of a toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes are fun — they feel good and they easily glide through your mouth, making brushing a breeze (don't even get me started on the flossing). I tend to go back and forth between my GUM Read more

8 Common Cleaning Spots People Often Miss


Updated 04/02/12 11:44 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Common Places People Forget to Clean

When you're doing a little bit of dusting and cleaning up this weekend, remember to do a thorough job. Places people often clean include surfaces and things that are visible, but we often forget about the hidden nooks and crannies in our home. Here are some spots you may want to tackle today: Under your cushions. While you're vacuuming your floor, suck some of the grime out from beneath your Read more

The New Drill in Tooth Technology: A Bluetooth Brush


Updated 02/16/12 1:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bluetooth and iPhone App Toothbrush

Dental hygiene isn't a topic we often discuss around here, but with a new smartphone-interactive toothbrush ready to debut in March, the tooth is coming out! The Beam Bluetooth-equipped Brush ($50) bills itself as the world's first smart toothbrush, a gadget you never knew you needed to encourage healthy brushing habits at home. The brush connects to an Android or Apple app via Bluetooth and Read more