Vincent Longo Cosmetics Set to Make a Big Comeback


Updated 04/22/11 3:41 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Vincent Longo Cosmetics Set to Make a Comeback

Due in part to a failing economy back in 2008, Vincent Longo Cosmetics was eventually forced to pull its products from the shelves of retail giants such as Sephora, Neiman Marcus, Fred Segal, and Nordstrom. Space NK, however, still kept the indie brand's stock in supply. But now, Vincent Longo is set to make a big comeback. Last year, the company began selling its products in CVS Pharmacy's Read more

Reader Review of the Day: Paula Dorf Lip Slides


Updated 05/02/09 2:08 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Review of Paula Dorf Lip Slides For Lips

Earlier this week, I shared with you eleven great lip glosses. While Paula Dorf's Lip Slides ($20) didn't meet the under $15 criteria, reader Ineedcaffeine, who is not really a gloss kind of girl, found one that works for her. Ever since MAC Lipglass made my hair stick to my mouth, I have been turned off by lip gloss, and instead I went for lipsticks with some lip balm over it, or just Read more

Vitamin C Skin Care Part V: Facial Cleansers


Updated 08/17/07 7:31 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Vitamin C Skin Care Part V: Facial Cleansers

Welcome to the final installment in my five-part series about vitamin C skin care products. Today we're talking about cleansers. Facial cleansers that contain high concentrations of vitamin C are jam-packed with antioxidants that help fight signs of aging. They also leave skin looking refreshed, calm and brilliant. Here are three of my top picks. N.V. Perricone M.D. Vitamin C Ester Citrus Read more

Marvelous Tinted Moisturizers With SPF, Part II


Updated 04/16/07 5:54 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

Marvelous Tinted Moisturizers With SPF, Part II

Tinted moisturizers with SPF are all the rage. You guys are always writing in and asking me if I think they really work and my answer is that I think they do! That's why these are great! The following three tinted moisturizes are new to the market and are making a big splash for summer. To see the three that I posted yesterday, click here. Dior Bronze Tinted Moisturizer SPF 10, $35, is a Read more

Clearly Fabulous Brow Gels


Updated 01/18/08 7:37 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Clearly Fabulous Brow Gels

After you've perfected your arch and filled in your wow brows, you've got to set your eyebrows so that they don't become unruly and wild. To apply, use the same motion as you would when putting on mascara. Here are some fabulous, crystal clear brow gels that act in the same sort of way that a light hold hair hair gel would act on your hair. Lola Brow Gel will put your rebellious brows in Read more

Makeup Brushes, Part IV: Angled Eye Shadow Brushes


Updated 02/29/08 1:43 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Makeup Brushes, Part IV: Angled Eye Shadow Brushes

Welcome back to BellaSugar's detailed look at make-up brushes. Today's installment: angled eye shadow brushes. (To read the other installments, click here.) Angled eye brushes are favored by many makeup artists, because they help achieve depth, definition, precision, and blend-ability in your crease area. When shopping for this type of brush, I find that natural-hair bristles work best. To use, Read more

Goodnight Wimpy Lashes


Updated 08/13/06 2:57 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 13 comments

Goodnight Wimpy Lashes

For those of you looking for a good nighttime eyelash treatment to keep your lashes lush and moist, try Paula Dorf's Perfect Lash Eyelash Conditioner and Thickener. It's available for $16 here. This creamy lash conditioner goes on with a mascara wand and washes off easily with soap and water. It helps define and separate each lash while also strengthening and conditioning. You can also try Read more

Fun Weekend Find - A Magic Makeup Eraser


Updated 07/31/06 2:58 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Fun Weekend Find - A Magic Makeup Eraser

Just about every morning I am in front of my mirror with a Q-Tip that has been dipped in makeup remover trying to carefully and strategically fix my little makeup application slip-ups. Well good news for me because this weekend I discovered this great little tool from Paula Dorf called the Sweep Away Clean-Up Stick. It works like an eraser on your skin to "sweep away" makeup mistakes on your eyes Read more