5 Ways to Prevent Caked-on Foundation


Updated 04/29/10 12:40 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

How to Prevent Cakey Foundation 2010-04-27 14:00:00

Reader vally521 posed a great makeup question in the new BellaSugar Q&A Group. She wants to know, "How can I prevent my makeup from getting cakey?" Thanks for your query, vally521. Nobody wants crinkly, unnatural-looking makeup. Not only does it have a tendency to age the skin, but it also gives the illusion that you're wearing way too much foundation or powder. Find out five ways to keep Read more

Hey Slick, These Oil Blotters Will Keep You Under Control


Updated 09/24/09 5:13 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Hey Slick, These Oil Blotters Will Keep You Under Control

I remember the first time I ever experienced the magic of an oil-blotting paper. Picture it, Sophia Petrillo-style: It was a steaming hot day in Chicago circa 2000. My friend and I were bridesmaids in a wedding, and our carefully applied makeup was melting more and more by the minute. Out popped her stash of this brand new product she turned me on to, called "blotting sheets." I was hooked from Read more

Doing Drugstore: Clean & Clear Morning Burst Oil Absorbing Sheets


Updated 06/09/08 6:18 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 24 comments

Doing Drugstore: Clean & Clear Morning Burst Oil Absorbing Sheets

This is going to sound weird, but I love seeing oil and sebum. I love them most when they are no longer in my face, which is why oil-blotting sheets are so much fun. There's something satisfying about dabbing your skin, then seeing the "oil spill" on the paper. Better there than on my face, right? I've been using Chidoriya blotting papers, which are great, but I recently tried Clean & Clear's Read more

Matte Matters, Part II: Designer Blotting Papers


Updated 10/23/07 12:10 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Matte Matters, Part II: Designer Blotting Papers

Welcome back to Matte Matters, my three-part series on designer blotting papers. (To read part one, click here.) Until now, oil-absorbing blotting papers like the ones from Papier Poudre were available mainly as a budget buy, but now these products are getting an upgrade. Here are three more new additions to the high-end blotting market. Rodan + Fields Unblemish Oil Absorb Blot Papers ($19) Read more

Matte Matters, Part I: Designer Blotting Papers


Updated 10/23/07 12:10 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 18 comments

Matte Matters, Part I:  Designer Blotting Papers

Since I discovered the new and luxuriously large Perfecting Powdered Sheets from NARS, I've noticed that more and more designer brands are now making blotting papers. Until now, oil-absorbing sheets like the ones from Papier Poudre were available mainly as a budget buy, but now these products are getting an upgrade. So I've put together a three-part series to introduce the new market for Read more

New Product Alert: NARS Perfecting Powdered Sheets


Updated 10/23/07 12:10 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

New Product Alert:  NARS Perfecting Powdered Sheets

Just in the nick of time for the hot and humid summertime weather comes the latest launch from NARS Cosmetics. Called Perfecting Powdered Sheets and hitting stores July 1, these blotting sheets are designed to absorb oil and sweat from your face. They help eliminate shine and leave you skin feeling fresh and clean. Each paper contains a light layer of velvety NARS powder that is scented with Read more

How to Keep Post-Gym Skin Clear and Blemish-Free


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How to Avoid Acne Breakouts When Working Out

You think you're doing your body good by going to the gym every day, yet your skin is telling you otherwise. If you struggle to keep your skin clear, here are some tried-and-true solutions to help you keep your skin as radiant and healthy as your body. Use an oil-absorbing sheet. If you tend to work out in the afternoon, blot your face with an oil-absorbing sheet preworkout to remove excess Read more

How-To: Save on Dry Cleaning


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Save on Dry Cleaning

Do you feel like you've gone on a shopping spree every time you go to the dry cleaners? While it's nice to have shirts and pants hung so crisp, fresh, and clean, dry cleaning service all costs a pretty penny. If you are looking to save some bucks each month on your laundry, consider implementing these tips on how to save on dry cleaning. Scope the land – Rather than go to the closest dry Read more