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Rihanna's SOS: Sims Style

GeekSugar — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:12:02 PDT

YouTube user kaelovesu has been cooking up some hot new Sims videos. Ciara, Rihanna, Beyonce, you name it, this talented Sims expert has covered it. This video was one of my favorites because the virtual Rihanna actually looks like the real Rihanna- moves and all!

If you're a Sims fan and can appreciate the time and effort it takes to create one of these vids you should definitely watch it. For some more Sims amusement, check out the new Sims credit card!

Beat the Winter Dry Skin Blues

Sponsor — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:00:03 PST

Winter reality check: Skin loses more than 25 percent of its ability to hold moisture in the Winter, leaving you with dry, not-so-touchable skin (so not ideal for prime snuggle-weather). Seeing as there's plenty of Winter left, Dove® Winter Care Body Wash is here to S.O.S. (Save Our Skin)!

Dove® Winter Care Body Wash reverses the signs of dry Winter skin. How? We're glad you asked. Dove® Winter Care Body Wash cleans and cares for dry Winter skin like no other regular body wash. It is specially formulated with NutriumMoisture™ technology to nourish deep down to help heal dry skin and minimize roughness and flaking, leaving your skin cuddle-ready.

Check out the skin-saving body wash from Dove® here.

What We're Sweet On: A Nongreasy Moisturizing Cream

Annie Tomlin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:35:45 PST

If you've made it this far into December without developing a dried-out complexion, consider yourself lucky. For everyone else, tight and flaky skin is par for the course. Or is it? Too many moisturizing creams feel heavy or greasy as they banish dry skin, but not Lumene Sensitive Touch 5 Minute SOS Cream ($20). Designed for sensitive skin types, this cream is free of parabens, silicones, fragrance, mineral oil, and alcohol. What its ingredient list does have, however, are anti-aging and moisturizing ingredients such as olive oil, shea butter, and linen extract. It's light enough to be worn under makeup, but it treats dryness and redness like a heavy-hitter. Plus, after two weeks of use, it hasn't set off my finicky, acne-prone complexion. Winter might be long this time around, but this time I'm ready.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Contribute Half a Million to Missouri Tornado Relief

Allie Merriam — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:52:17 PDT

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have donated $500,000 to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to help with cleanup following last month's tornadoes in Missouri. Brad, a native of the state who spent time in the city of Joplin as a child, was touched deeply by the natural disaster there and was moved to help. In a statement, Brad said:

"With the devastating loss of thirty percent of the city, the Joplin community faces great challenges ahead. Having spent much of my childhood there, I know these people to be hardworking, humble and especially resilient. The locally based Community Foundation of the Ozarks will be working shoulder to shoulder with these Joplin residents for the long haul as they rebuild their lives. We, too, hope to further help with these rebuilding efforts."

Angelina weighed in too, saying, "Last year 42 million people worldwide were displaced by natural disasters. So often these disasters seem far away, but now the need is for thousands of people displaced right here at home. Our hearts go out to the families in Joplin who have lost so much." Both Brad and Angelina are known for their impressive giving, having donated $150,000 to the SOS Children's Villages last November and a reported $2 million to the Namibia's Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary earlier this year.

A Free App Makes Measuring UV Exposure Easy

Annie Tomlin — Wed, 04 May 2011 03:14:55 PDT

Years ago, finding La Roche-Posay sunscreen was nearly impossible in the States. Because its lightweight texture was so unusual, I used to wheedle friends into buying some while overseas. These days, the brand is readily available at dermatologists' offices and drugstores alike, and it's just launched another year of its SOS - Save Our Skin campaign. Its aim is to educate people about the dangers of UV exposure, and part of the endeavor involves a free iPhone app called My UV Check. The app uses location-based services to assess the strength of UVA and UVB rays - the ones that cause skin to age and burn, respectively. If you're the kind of person who needs convincing when it comes to wearing sunscreen, it's well worth a download.

Scents of the Season: Balsam

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:00:45 PST

Nothing recalls wintry woods drifted high with snow like the astringent, green scent of balsam. Of the "wood" scents popular in colder months, it's one of the brightest, and it's never fusty or heavy smelling. There's plenty of fresh balsam goodness for your bathroom, too. If you want to smell like a forest while you moisturize, there's Allgauer Foot Balsam ($10), Nivea SOS Hand Balsam ($13), and Dr. Eckstein Krauter Balsam Facial Balm ($23). If you'd rather fill your shower with the smell of the outdoors, Balsamo Soap by Valobra ($15) and Philip B. Nordic Wood One Step Hair & Body Shampoo ($8) will both do the job. And if you'd like a beautifully blended holiday scent that's pretty but not girly, there's Agraria Balsam Cologne Spray ($40).