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Bella Bargain: Clearance Sale on Bourjois

BellaSugar — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:00:06 -0700

It's out with the old and in with the new, as Sephora says au revoir to Bourjois. Word on the street is that the brand may be popping up at Target (it's already happening in Australia), but until then, check out the clearance sale. It's a little picked over, but you can still score 25 percent discounts on summery items such as bronzers - not to mention good prices on staple items like mascara.

Ultra Black Set, $21	Effet 3D High Shine Lip Gloss, $10.85
Regard Effet Duochrome Eyeliner, $8.75	Petite Guide de Style, $11.20	Bronzing Powder, $12.60

Blue is Back, Part IV: Electric Blue Mascaras

BellaSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:13:32 -0700

Welcome to the final installment of blue is back, my four part series on blue makeup. Today we are looking at a couple of bad-ass electric blue mascaras. These are great when navy feels too safe, but you're feeling scared that purple might make you look bloodshot. Blues are a great way to add edginess to a natural or smokey eye.

Bourjois Maxi Frange Maximum Length And Volume Mascara Waterproof in Bleu Bora Bora ($19) is a double-sided, waterproof mascara. It's a gorgeous color that reminds me of aqua-green waters just as they meet royal blue skies on a tropical horizon.

One side houses a comb containing a creamy formula to help separate the lashes and prevent clumping, and the other side houses a round brush that adds length and volume. Use both sides for the ultimate dramatic eye!

For two more electric blue mascaras, read more

Sephora Mascara Fantastic Color in Blue ($6) is an ultra-vibrant mascara with cool packaging. It comes in a flexible squeezy tube, so that you can actually make use of the product at the bottom. Also, it has a new slim wand to help you create a more precise look.

Finally, Dior Show Mascara in Azure Blue ($23) is a rich, high-pigment, bright blue mascara. One coat will give you longer, thicker, curvier lashes and two coats will give you dramatic volume and shine for an electrifying runway-ready look. Speaking of runways, I'm reporting from Fashion Week this week-so stay tuned for my trend picks!

Guess Who? The Megastar who Found Love in Bourjois

BellaSugar — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:44:53 -0700

This star is consistently on the A-list of the A-list, and after her makeup artist introduced her to Bourjois lipsticks, she said it was "love at first application." Can you guess who can't stop talking about them? TeamSugar members who do so correctly earn 25 points!

Bellissima! Bourjois Duo Lip Scrub & Baume

BellaSugar — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:00:01 -0700

This super-cool Bourjois Duo Lip Scrub & Baume ($17) is a two-in-one treatment. It's a sheer, baby pink lip balm that also comes with a lip-exfoliating buffer in the cap. Just like you brush your teeth and your hair, you can now brush your lips!

Begin by smoothing the buffer over your lips in small circular motions. Wipe away the dead skin and then moisturize your perfect pout with the glycerin-infused hydrating balm.

The best part is that the good-for-you gloss also has little iridescent pearly prisms in the formula, so it gives you a light and gorgeous glow! I love a little gimmick in my gloss-plus, a two-in-one product like this is a real bang for the buck!

New Product Alert: Bourjois Lip Stain Pen

BellaSugar — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:15:37 -0700

Attention, artistes: The newest way to tint your lips is with the Lip Stain Pen by Bourjois ($15). Using this tool is very fun and French; it's like drawing on your lips. The pen, which comes in a charming Parisian-motif package, looks just like a magic marker with a rounded and soft felt tip. This not only ensures easy and fool proof application, but it also doesn't require a lip liner.

Since the colors are just slightly deeper than a flesh tone, the pen gives your lips a nice "just bitten" stain. You can layer the color for a sheer flush or apply multiple coats to reach your desired intensity. The formula lasts all day long and dries quickly on your lips. It is available in four colors: Rose Prefere (light pink), Framboise Bonheur (magenta), Peche Passion (bright tangerine), and Praline Dis-moi Oui (pink/brown).

New Product Alert: Eau de Gloss by Bourjois

BellaSugar — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 06:00:12 -0700

Eau de Gloss by Bourjois ($15) is a lightweight lip gloss that's 14 percent water, so it helps to lock in moisture for up to four hours.

The shiny glosses are formulated with glycerin and Vitamin E, so they feel soft and smooth, unlike gooey glosses that can dry out your lips. Actually, the texture is very similar to that of a liquid lipstick, and they've got a deliciously fresh menthol and citrus scent.

Eau de Gloss (I just love the name!) is available in eight super-sheer shades: Eau Fraiche, Moka Frappe, Rose a L'eau, Framboise Glacee, Brun Petillant, Rose Vitamine, and Cassis Hydratant.

Lovely Links, 5/31

BellaSugar — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:30:16 -0700

Faking Good Breeding explores the average-to-"American Idol" makeovers.
I'm fascinated with expensive face creams, and the Beauty Snob makes me want to try Chanel's $160 Sublimage.
eBeautyDaily ponders a wrinkle-fighting pillow for serious beauty sleep.
Off the Rack declares that cleansing cloths are a must-have for Summer.
Blogdorf Goodman covers MAC Cosmetics' free prom makeovers in New Orleans.
This NYX Black Label Compact on Elke Von Freudenberg's blog is just too cool.
Beauty and the Blog announces that the skin gurus at Murad now have a blog.
Kiss and Makeup is happy about Bourjous 1-Second Nail Polish.
Meanwhile, the Beauty Brains warns about five ways to ruin your fingernails.

Matte Matters, Part III: Designer Blotting Papers

BellaSugar — Thu, 31 May 2007 05:07:19 -0700

Welcome to the final installment of Matte Matters, my three-part series on designer blotting papers. (In case you missed them, here's Part I and Part II.) Oil-absorbing sheets have gone high-end, so you can now maintain a flawless matte face on the go and indulge your designer side, too. Here are three more new additions to the high-end blotting market.

Bourjois Anti-Shine Blotting Sheets ($13.50) are powder-free anti-shine papers that help absorb any excess oils and sebum on your face. And who can resist the stylist animal-print package? Each packet contains 50 sheets.

For two more blotting papers, read more

Tarte Little Blot Book ($32) is a two-in-one product. One side houses sheets of translucent matte powder, which is great for setting your makeup, while the other side contains powder-free blotting papers. Both are great shine busters and can be used separately or together.

Sephora Stay Matte Blotting Film ($10) has a unique soft and highly absorbent texture, and the 50-sheet pop-up dispenser makes them super easy to access.

You Sexy Beast, Part I

BellaSugar — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:11:22 -0700

Take a walk on the wild side with these beastie beauty treats! Makeup is supposed to make you feel pretty and sexy. Maybe these leopard inspired goodies will help bring out the animal in you too! Get down, get funky, get loose. Roar!

Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder, $30, is more than just a bronzer. It contains four neutral brown, golden and pinky shades that when applied to your cheeks covers the spectrum as a highlighter, blush and bronzer. I just love this funky leopard pattern and the colors are gorgeous.

For one more beastie beauty treat, read more

Bourjois Imperfection Concealer, $15, is a solid stick full coverage concealer in a wild looking lipstick case. The cap of the case also has a mirror on top! It helps cover up dark circles, red blotches, broken capillaries as well as brighten up dark under eye circles.

Made from concentrated mineral pigments, it penetrates quickly into your skin without leaving a trace of creases or flakes. Available in beige with gold tones and beige with pink tones.

Wedding Nails: The Quintessential French Manicure

BellaSugar — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:12:22 -0700

The French manicure has a regal connotation to it that represents class, elegance and a sense of high quality grooming. Having said that, plenty of people today feel that the French manicure is out of style and would even consider it cheesy. Whichever way you decide to go, I still think the French manicure is the quintessential way to paint your nails for your wedding day. It's soft, understated and shows that you pay attention to detail.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the French manicure, I have pictured it here for you. A white stripe is painted to the tops of the nails (I prefer a soft, square cut nail with a thin stripe) and then a sheer, pale pink or beige toned polish is applied on top. Here are a few French manicure kits to choose from.

Bourjois French Manicure Kit, $20, is a three piece French manicure kit. It includes a curved brush designed especially to create the most perfect and even white nail tips, a light pink polish which is so sheer that you can apply one or two coats depending on your taste, and a clear topcoat to ensure shine and protection to your manicure. In no time you'll look like you just waltzed right off the Parisian runways!

For two more D.I.Y. French manicure kits, read more

Sally Hansen French Manicure Kit, $6, includes a really cool feature. Inside are a set of stickers for you to apply to your nails so that you can create professional looking, no mess white tips. Once you apply the tips, peel off the stickers and then apply the soft colored nail polish on top. The kit also includes a topcoat and super clear and easy instructions.

Orly French Manicure Kit, $6, will give you a very natural looking manicure! This kit includes a polish, a base coat, white tips (you can choose from two different styles; straight or half moon) and a quick drying topcoat. Available in four different sheer shades.

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