Break-Up Makeup, Part II: Put on a Happy Face


Updated 06/14/07 1:38 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Break-Up Makeup, Part II: Put on a Happy Face

Break-ups are bad news, but they can also be a good excuse to give yourself a makeover, pamper yourself, and come out of the whole ordeal looking fabulous. And lately, I've noticed a number of cosmetics companies making break-up themed makeup to help you along. Yesterday I told you about three nail collections to help you polish away your pain, and today I've found a couple more fun makeup Read more

Break-Up Makeup, Part I: Nail Polish


Updated 06/14/07 2:34 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Break-Up Makeup, Part I: Nail Polish

Break-ups are bad news, but they can also be a good excuse to give yourself a makeover, pamper yourself, and come out of the whole ordeal looking fabulous. And lately, I've noticed a number of cosmetics companies making break-up themed makeup to help you along. So I bring you Part I of my Break-Up Makeup series, which today features a few kitschy nail lacquers to help you polish away your pain. Read more

The Pros and Cons of Being Friends With a Former Crush


Updated 01/18/12 10:40 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 2 comments

Benefits of Best Friend Role

He used to make you feel weak in the knees, and then suddenly he's your . . . best friend? Whether it's an old crush that's resurfaced or a guy you've recently decided would fit better as a friend, a platonic relationship with someone you used to daydream about can be strange and difficult to navigate. Here are the pros and cons of becoming BFFs with a former crush: The pros: You're on his Read more

Why Cleansing Oil Is Awesome


Updated 03/18/11 3:12 PM · Posted by · 19 comments

Why Facial Cleansing Oils Work

I'm obsessed with cleansing oil these days, and with good reason. Anyone who's ever spent time in Japan won't be surprised by this; oil formulations have been popular there since 1967, when Shu Uemura introduced the first oil-based cleanser. But for those of us on this side of the Pacific, cleansing oil gets short shrift even though it's a brilliant idea. So why is washing your face with oil so Read more

Bridal Beauty: The Most Flattering Eye Makeup Techniques


Updated 07/06/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bridal Beauty: Wedding Eye Makeup Ideas

When it comes to wedding makeup, most brides want the same thing: full, natural-looking lips, softly flushed cheeks, and defined eyes that sparkle. (Don't we all, really?) So whether you're a bride-to-be or simply need a few tips for creating long-wearing, universally flattering eye makeup, you've come to the right place. To see how you can get the prettiest peepers, just keep reading. Read more