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Estee Lauder's New Bronze Collection is Heavenly

BellaSugar — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:02:33 -0700

New from Estee Lauder for Summer 2007, is the Heavenly Summer Skin Bronze Goddess Color Collection. This seductive collection was inspired by the look of deeply tan, glistening sun-kissed skin. It incorporates subtle shades of bronze, gold and coral to create a warm and tan effect without fear of skin damage from the harmful rays of the sun.

After being tucked away in the dark of winter for all of these months, I can't think of a more perfect time to perk up your face, eyes, lips and even nails for Spring!

The collection is intended for all skin tones and types and is both opthamologist and dermatologist tested.

The collection includes: Soft Matte Bronzer, Soft Shimmer Bronzer, Soft Duo Bronzer in Amber (available in medium and rich shades), Luminous Liquid Bronzer, Loose Shimmer Powder, a Classic (and gorgeous) Mirror Compact, two High Gloss Lip Glosses in Coral Reef (limited edition) and Bronze, Pure Color Eye Shadow in Bronze Goddess and Gilded Goddess (both are metallics!!), and Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Coral Reef and limited edition Bronze Goddess. Bellisima!

The Estee Lauder Summer Bronze Color Collection can be purchased online here.

Coming Soon: Estée Lauder Summer 2009 Bronze Goddess Collection

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:00:15 -0800

Although it might not seem like it, Summer's really not that far away. Estée Lauder's popular Bronze Goddess Collection is back with limited-edition products in skin care, fragrance, and makeup. As you might expect, the makeup collection includes warm, amber tones with shimmery finishes. Last year, we saw some fuchsia and gold shades in the collection, and this year, expect a few aqua tones and the new ultraglossy Pure Color Gloss Stick Collection, with shades ranging from berry to coral.

Back for '09 is the Bronze Goddess fragrance, with the beachy scent of coconut and citrus. And if that's not enough, the Bronze Goddess Skin Care Collection is infused with amber, coconut, and vetiver. Check out a gallery of pictures below, along with a price list after the jump.

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For a list of products and prices, read more.

Bronze Goddess Makeup Collection:

Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer ($30)
Bronze Goddess Soft Shimmer Bronzer ($30)
Bronze Goddess Soft Duo Bronzer ($31)
Pure Color Gloss Stick in Orange Poppy and Pop Pink ($18.50)

Limited-Edition Items:

Bronze Goddess Luminous Liquid Bronzer ($28.50)
New Bronze Goddess SunBlush Illuminator ($32)
New Bronze Goddess Sand and Sea EyeShadow Palette ($40)
New Duo Tone Eye Pencil ($18.50)
Pure Color Lipstick in new Golden Goddess ($18.50)
High Gloss in new Golden Goddess, Coral Goddess, and Rose Goddess ($17)
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in new Golden Goddess ($18)

Bronze Goddess Skincare Collection:

Sun Indulgence Lotion For Face SPF 30 ($22)
Golden Perfection Self-Tanning Lotion For Face ($22.50)
Golden Perfection Self-Tanning Milk For Body ($26.50)
Golden Perfection Tinted Self-Tanning Gelée For Body ($28.50)

Bronze Goddess Fragrance Collection:

Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche 100ml ($52)
Bronze Goddess Body Oil 100ml ($32)
Bronze Goddess Luminous Body Lotion 200ml ($32)

Coming Soon: Estee Lauder Summer 2008 Bronze Goddess Collection

BellaSugar — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:00:16 -0800

If you're craving color, consider your needs met. At the end of the month, Estee Lauder is launching its new Summer 2008 Bronze Goddess Collection, a limited-edition group of bronze, gold and fuchsia products. It differs from last year's collection because those colors were more coral and coppery, but the luxe, brown and gold flecked tortoise shell packaging on the specialty items is the same.

The line includes new shades of nail lacquers, lip glosses, lip balms, eye shadows, powder and liquid bronzers, an oil spray, and body lotion. My favorite product in the the bunch is the new Sheer Lip Tint in Fuchsia. It's creamy, subtle, and it contains SPF 15. There's also a new summertime scent in to accompany the collection called Bronze Goddess Fragrance - but more on that later.

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Fragrance

Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche 100 ml ($49.50)
Bronze Goddess Body Oil 100ml ($29.50)
Bronze Goddess Luminous Body Lotion 200ml ($29.50)

Bronzer

Bronze Goddess Bronzing Pearls ($35)
Bronze Goddess Luminous Liquid Bronzer ($28.50)
Bronze Goddess Tortoise Compact ($85, available in specialty stores only)
Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer ($29.50)
Bronze Goddess Soft Shimmer Bronzer ($29.50)
Bronze Goddess Soft Duo Bronzer in Amber Bronze Medium and Rich ($29.50)

Color

Pure Color Gloss in Sugarcane and Fuchsia ($18)
Tender Lip Balm in Tender Berry and Tender Bronze ($14)
Bronze Goddess Sheer Lip Tint SPF 15 in Fuchsia and Bronze ($25, available in specialty stores only)
Pure Color Eye Shadow in Cinnamon and Blushing Goddess ($17.50)
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Fuchsia and Bronzed Goddess ($18)

Smell Sexy in the Sand With Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess

BellaSugar — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:00:37 -0700

Last month, I told you all about Estée Lauder's new Bronze Goddess Makeup Collection. I dropped a little hint about the coconutty essence of the Bronze Goddess fragrance, but now that I've smelled it, I want to give you the whole scoop. At first whiff, it has a strong bitter orange aroma, but the heart of the fragrance is the smell of summertime.

Inside is a heavy dose of coconut, vetiver, myrrh, vanilla, mandarin, bergamot, lemon, tiare flower, jasmine, and magnolia. It's no wonder that the inspiration for the scent was a sunny, tropical beach. It seems like it would be overly sweet from the list of ingredients, but it also contains sandalwood, amber, and lavender which somehow balances the girliness with sexiness.

Since it's got such a wicked beachy vibe, Bronze Goddess really isn't suitable for any other season than Summer. But this is totally what you want to be wearing when you're on the beach with a special someone after the sun goes down.

The product range includes a 100ml bottle of eau fraiche ($49.50), a 100ml body oil ($29.50), and a 200ml luminous body lotion ($29.50). When you have the chance to try it out, come back and leave a comment so I know what you think.

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New From Crest: Nature's Expressions Toothpaste

BellaSugar — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:21:22 -0700

If you are looking for a new way to make your teeth look even more beautiful, you might be interested in Crest's New Natures Expressions Toothpaste, $2.99. It will be available in stores this April in three exciting flavors: Pure Peppermint Fresh, Citrus Clean Mint and Mint and Green Tea Extract.

These toothpastes are bursting with flavor! People believe that energizing properties add special touches to their day to make them more beautiful. These toothpastes make you feel energized, invigorated and refreshed. The concept behind this new line is that women are moving toward products that are all natural but they feel conflicted leaving their loyal brands they grew up with.

Crest is expanding so you can continue to be brand loyal to a company that's been creating toothpaste for 50 + years. They have natural flavors and are minimally processed (it won't alter their molecular make-up).

Its unique formula balances health and beauty benefits that, with regular brushing: fights cavities and tartar buildup, removes plaque, helps freshen breath and helps whiten teeth.

To read more about why peppermint, citrus and mint and green tea flavors were chosen, read more

Pure Peppermint Fresh features the highest quality peppermint harvested primarily from the Pacific Northwest. It also uses natural peppermint oil due to its richness and quality. Peppermint was chosen because it provides lasting fresh breath.
Citrus Clean Mint contains a main note of lemon which is primarily harvested from Italy and China. It also contains high quality lemon oil which is derived from cold pressing the peel (zest) of the lemon. Lemon and mint were chosen because they provide a fresh and clean sensation.
Mint and Green Tea Extract contains natural green tea extract which is harvested primarily from China. This flavor was chosen because it has long been a popular flavor in Asia and has quickly gained popularity domestically as more consumers discover its subtle, fresh flavor and powerful health benefits.

Estee Lauder Summer 2009 Bronze Goddess Collection

BellaSugar — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:20:37 -0800

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Super Scents That Smell Like Suntan Lotion

BellaSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:01:53 -0700

I have long had an affinity for the tropical, fruity, coconut smells of Coppertone Sunscreen Lotion ($8.50) and Hawaiian Tropic Tanning Oil ($7.60). As much as I'd love to slather those items all over my body, I'm thinking it might not be so practical for everyday non-beach usage.

So, I've done a little research, gathering together some fragrances that have similarities to these classic aromas, which often feature notes of vanilla, coconut, amber, tropical flowers, and citrus (particularly orange). With the official start of Summer coming up in just under two weeks, I can't think of a better way to kick it all off. Life’s a beach, after all.

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Ensoleille Moi Eau de Toilette ($84)
Miranda by Fragonard ($55 to $75)
L'Aromarine Coco Perfume Extract ($9.50)
Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Coco Eau De Toilette Natural Spray ($53)
Jil Sander Sun ($49)
Songes by Annick Goutal ($80 to $115)
Ebba Miss Marisa Tropical Perfume Oil ($62)
Jean Patou Chaldee ($72)
Hermes Eau de Merveilles ($34 to $49)
Bobbi Brown Beach ($55)
Bond No. 9 Fire Island ($140)
I Hate Perfume at the Beach 1966 ($13 to $65)
Monyette Paris Eau de Parfum Spray ($70)
Demeter Fragrance Library Suntan Lotion ($6 to $39.50)
Guerlain Mahora ($32)
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent ($49.50)
Island Michael Kors Hawaii ($65)
Avon Tahitian Holiday Eau de Toilette Spray ($15)
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique ($58)
Robert Piguet Fracas Perfume ($75 to $110)

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Eight Bronzers to Brighten Your Day

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:01:26 -0700

Calling all sun goddesses. You know that I'll never advocate baking yourself in the sun, and that's why I'm such a proponent of SPF. 'Tis the season to get your glow on, so let's practice some safe sunning by means of bronzers. I've scoured the Product Reviews section to find the most popularly reviewed bronzing items. Whether your budget is tight or has a little more wiggle room, here are eight top-rated options. Source

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Coming Soon: Flirt! Cosmetics Totally Bronze Collection

BellaSugar — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:23:23 -0800

I haven't seen a group of warm, neutral shades like this new Flirt! Cosmetics Totally Bronze Spring Color Collection in some time. All of the colors are tame and flattering, letting you get a sun-goddess look without laying out in the sun. There are golden peachy-pinks for the eyes, lips and cheeks and golden bronze shades for the face. These are transition products than can take you from the first peek of spring all the way through the end of summer.

I've been playing around with all seven of the products for about a week now, and I've grown especially fond of Show-Stopper, a shimmery and versatile coppery-shell colored powder eye shadow. Also, the Foxy Bronze bronzer is a true golden brown, without any signs of orange. The collection will be available at Kohl's and online this March. For pricing and details about each of the products, read more.

New Dreamy Eyes Eyeshadow in Show Stopper ($10) is a pale shell, bronze, copper power shadow that can be worn all over the lid or blended together with a darker crease color.
New Bring On The Bronze Bronzing Powder in Foxy Bronze and Golden Minx ($12) are two shades of shimmery bronzers that create a warm, sun-kissed effect on your cheeks, forehead, nose, chin and decolletage.
New Squeeze Me Super Shiny Lip Gloss in Pinkster ($10) is a semi-sheer, moisturizing bubblegum pink lip gloss with bronze specks.
New Glamourazzi Extreme Lip Lacquer in Spotlight ($12) is a fabulous deep golden pinky-bronze lip product with the coverage of a lipstick but the shine of a lip gloss . . . but more on this later!
Far Out Lengthening Mascara in Extreme Brown ($11.50) is a deep brown mascara designed to lengthen, lift and separate lashes.
I’m Whipped Eyeshadow Mousse in Cross My Heart ($12) is a lighter than air, shimmery, golden pink, cream eye shadow.

Oversized Face & Body Bronzer Duos

BellaSugar — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:30:22 -0700

Have you guys noticed this new trend of humongo bronzers? They are intended to be applied with a giant kabuki brush for your face and your body, for all over glow, but my goodness, I am not sure who's going to be schlepping those babies around in their cosmetics cases! They are great to help enhance a summer tan and contour your cheekbones, jaw line and decolletage. Enjoy!

Sugar Cosmetics Tropic Tan Bronze/Shimmer Duo, $28, is a large powder compact that contains a medium bronzer on one side and a golden shimmer bronze highlighter on the other side. You can wear each one separately or blend together for a radiant tan!

To see two more huge face and body bronzing duos, read more

Lancaster Infinite Bronze Carrousel Compact Powder, $38. Ok, I lied. This one isn't a duo, it's actually a bronzing palette! It includes six gorgeous bronze shades that range from light to intense. Simply swirl your brush over all of the colors for a natural sun kissed look. And if you feel like accentuating certain areas, just use a smaller brush over the highlighter shade.

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Duo Bronzer, $30, is a luxurious powder bronzer duo that has an oil-control complex in the formula to help keep your skin shine-free. Blend these silky shades together to create a sexy bronze goddess glow!