Jamie Roy | May 7, 2011 10:30 amI'm not sure if you know this depressing little tid bit about skin cancer, but it happens to be the leading cancer in both the UK and the US. May is actually Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and whilst it's certainly not a happy topic, I think it's important to get a friendly reminder about the important of sun protection, mole checks and what ingredients to look for in your sun creams.
The most effective ingredients to look for in full spectrum SPF is zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, niacin.Read More
FabSugarUK | April 1, 2011 10:00 amApril is all about Springtime fun. Yes, the rain is still here, but what comes from it now is a warm breeze, green grass and lots of pretty flowers. I'm most excited about how that translates into fashion and beauty and make no mistake, the weather absolutely influences them!Read More
BellaSugarUK | March 11, 2011 10:10 amWe know that the weather is quite spotty in the UK, with rain being far more common than sunshine. However, study after study proves that even small amounts of exposure to sunlight on a daily basis can cause melanoma. Cosmetics and skincare companies make safeguarding our skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays easy by creating light and non-greasy daytime facial moisturisers enhanced with SPF.Read More
BellaSugarUK | April 8, 2010 1:00 pmI've always loved British actress Thandie Newton, so I was super-excited that she's just been unveiled as the new face of Olay's Total Effects Range!
Thandie's campaign celebrates the brand's tenth anniversary in the UK and launches on TV screens this week. She commented, "When filming, my working day is hectic so trying to strike a balance between work, a family and time for myself can be challenging.Read More
BellaSugarUK | July 16, 2009 3:30 pmWhen it comes to the sun, it's not always fun and games to be outside. The harmful UVA and UVB rays can cause serious damage to our skin by making us look older that we really are and eventually leading skin cancer if we're not careful. Take my Summertime quiz to see how sun smart you really are — good luck!Read More
BellaSugarUK | July 1, 2009 3:30 pmI just can't get festive enough during the Summer season! Between the beautiful weather we've been having in the UK, Wimbledon and the excitement of getting to the beach one of these weekends, July is one of my favourite times of the year for beauty products. Since this month is all about being outdoors, here are a few of my must-have beauty essential picks for festivals!Read More
BellaSugarUK | June 1, 2009 3:34 pmI hope you're getting excited, because there are only 20 more days until the official launch of Summer. However, with the all of the lovely UK weather we've been having, it's worth starting to protect, prepare and primp your skin now for the sun. Here are six of my top picks for this season's 'it' items!Read More
BellaSugarUK | May 8, 2009 3:30 pmClinique has just launched its range of sun care products for Spring and Summer 2009. The first collection, Cinique Sun with Solar Smart includes seven oil-free and sweat-resistant products designed to protect the skin from both UVA (the sun rays that cause early signs of aging) and UVB (the rays burn your skin) without clogging your pores. They come in bright, sunny yellow packaging with a hefty quantity that makes it well worth the splurge.Read More
BellaSugarUK | August 21, 2008 11:03 amHoliday beauty can go one of two ways – either you see it as a chance to relax about your regime; give your skin a break from makeup and just generally aim for a laid back beauty look – or else you up the ante with the time to really experiment with new looks, and all that partying.
Personally, I do laid back in the day, for by the beach, and at night crank up the volume with glowing skin, bright lights, bold colour and experimenting with new products.
Here's how to take your look from beach to bar: Just read moreRead More
BellaSugarUK | August 19, 2008 9:00 amCalling all UK-based fashion and beauty addicts!
We're giving away the ultimate glam holiday package – a must-have pair of Gucci sunglasses and a 500ml bottle of super-luxe facial sunscreen from cult French skincare brand, Sisley.
The sunglasses are a classic celeb style from Gucci, (worth £150).Read More