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Bulgari Strikes Again with Voile de Jasmin

BellaSugar — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:01:21 -0700

Bulgari has done it again with its second scent launch this season called Voile de Jasmin. This delicate feminine floral fragrance (say that five times fast!) was created to compliment the heavier scent of the original pour Femme fragrance.

It is made from living jasmine sambac, bergamot, orange blossom, rosewood, ylang ylang, mimosa, and rose. The bottle and the packaging are very similar to the first scent that was launched this season, Rose Essentielle. Voile de Jasmin is available only in a 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum spray for $67.

After learning about the strong influence that jasmine has in so many different fragrances from my trip to the Chanel perfume lab in Paris, I am definitely interested in testing out my nose to see if I can detect the strength of the jasmine. Tell me, what's your favorite fragrance ingredient?

The New Rose Essentielle Eau de Toilette by Bulgari

BellaSugar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:05:38 -0700

A new lovely and delicate scent has just launched from Bulgari called Rose Essentielle Eau de Toilette. Well, to clarify, it's actually a softer version of the ever-popular 2005 fragrance called Rose Essentielle Eau de Parfum.

Bulgari wanted something a little bit more airy, tender and young, so they worked with perfumer Beatrice Piquet to modify the formula and develop this lighter more luminous "reinvention."

The fragrance contains notes of pure rose, violet leaves, blackberry, mimosa, jasmin sambac, patchouli, and gaiacwood and is currently available in a 1.7 ounce bottle for $69 and in a 3.4 ounce bottle for $98. I love the fresh fragrance of roses, so this is something I am definitely interested in checking out. How about you?

Friday Giveaway! Bulgari Omnia Amethyste

BellaSugar — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:30:00 -0700

Get ready for fall by seeing some of the season's most beautiful finds. We're teaming up with our friends at Sephora to give away a bounty of beauty this month!

Today's giveaway is a fragrance inspired by the iridescence of the amethyst. Bulgari Omnia Amethyste is dedicated to the young woman who expresses herself through an enveloping, yet fresh fragrance.

To enter today's giveaway, leave a comment in the comments section below by 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT Friday, August 31, and we'll announce the winner on Tuesday. Please, only ONE comment per person; duplicate comments will be discarded, so commenting more than once won't up your chances of winning. You must be a TeamSugar member to comment, so if you're not a member, please register here for an account. For all of the rules and regulations, click here. Good luck! Congratulations to I Am Elle, who won yesterday's giveaway for a Benefit Hoola!

Designer Beauty Products For Babies

BellaSugar — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:01:50 -0700

What do you buy for the baby who has it all, the mom who has everything or for your own little pee-wee who you just can't not pamper? I admit, this is the epitome of indulgence, but aren't all beauty products? Here's a look at a few designer products for the boo!

Bobbi Brown Baby Massage Oil ($15) is great for babies since they are constantly faced with growing pains, aches and sore muscles. After the bath, rub 'em down with a little massage oil. It's the perfect reward after bath-time!

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Kiehl's Baby Lip Balm ($7.50) is an extremely gentle and smooth pediatrician-approved lip balm safe for babies and small children. It helps protect and soothe their little lips from dryness, and it's even gentle enough to use on their nose and cheeks.

Bulgari Baby Shampoo ($27) is something that both Mommy and baby can use together! This delicious-smelling shampoo and bath gel has a gentle formula that won't irritate the delicate eyes of a baby. It is part of the Bulgari Petits et Mamans line which is mostly vegetable based and free of alcohol.

Tea Time Treats, Part II: Tea-Infused Beauty Products

BellaSugar — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:00:07 -0700

Even when it's iced, tea is hot right now. The trendy drink is available in an astounding number of varieties - from green to chai to yerba mate - and every day, it seems, I read about another health benefit of drinking tea.

It's no wonder, then, that tea has filtered into cosmetics. On Friday, I told you about three cosmetics with chai-inspired names, and today, I'm serving up a trio of treats that actually contain tea as an ingredient.

Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Face Mist ($28) is a tonic for your face that helps to tighten your pores and gives your skin a glow. It's infused with African red tea, white tea, and pomegranate, all of which contain antioxidants.

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Origins The Way of the Bath Matcha Tea Body Scrub ($45) is a gentle body exfoliator that is rich in natural antioxidants. It helps scrub away dead surface skin so the result is a fresh and shiny glow. Use the whisk to stir all the goodness in the jar, but it's a bit messy, so I suggest applying it in the shower or tub.

Bulgari Eau Parfumee Green Tea is an understated, citrusy, and floral unisex fragrance. Long-lasting but natural, it's made from bergamot, bitter orange, orange blossom, ceylon cardamom, pepper, coriander, rose, and, of course, green tea leaves. It is available in a 1-ounce bottle for $56 and in a 1.3-ounce bottle for $59.

Omnia Amethyste Perfume by Bulgari

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:40:22 -0700

Omnia Amethyste by Bulgari, $68, is Bulgari's newest floral scent that was launched in February. The idea was to create a unique scent and bottle for their younger adult fans. The fragrance is very light, elegant and floral and is very appropriate for the 18-25 year old audience.

The bottle is really cool too. It has interlocking sheer amethyst and opaque white circles with clean looking platinum writing. The smell was inspired by the beautiful iridescent amethyst jewel.

I can completely relate to this fragrance for young adults since a gold and amethyst heart was the first gemstone I ever received as a gift. Amethysts have precious quality and are very feminine and delicate; much like a young woman.

It is made with: green sap, sweet pink grapefruit, solar wood, rosebuds, irises and heliotrope. It is available in a 1.33 oz Eau de Toilette spray for $58 and a 2.2 oz spray for $68.

Get Ginnifer Goodwin's Lilac Nails

BellaSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:00:12 -0700

If I had to wager on it, nail polish trends this season will be bright and bold. Think Agyness Deyn's royal blue polish and Natalie Portman's taxi cab yellow tones. I'd also venture to say that we'll be seeing a lot of matte finishes, as well as subdued hues like khakis, grays, and even polish-free nails for a low-maintenance look.

That's why I'm digging Ginnifer Goodwin's smoky lilac nails she wore to a Bulgari bash earlier in the week. This flattering, toned-down shade, which is reminiscent of the insanely popular Sephora by OPI in Metro Chic ($9), uniquely combines the bold with the subdued, and the matte with a creamier finish.

Think you might want to get painted purple? Get some inspiration below, and tell me what lovely lilac shades are your favorites.

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Sunday Giveaway! Sephora Scent Sampler Best Sellers For Her

BellaSugar — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:30:00 -0800

Do you want to try some popular fragrances, but don't have the cash flow (or time, for that matter) to purchase and test out all of the full-on sized bottles? Well, Sephora's got a prize you're going to love.

Each day this week, we've been giving away Sephora Scent Sampler Best Sellers For Her, a collection of ten smaller versions of much loved fragrances for the ladies. Better yet? Pick out your favorite from the bunch because you'll also receive a gift voucher of equal value to go toward a full-sized bottle of one of the fragrances included in this kit. Basically, it's like 11 items in one! See above link for full details.

Here's what's included in this try-me-out kit:

Aquolina Pink Sugar
Bulgari Omnia Crystalline
Calvin Klein Euphoria
Givenchy Very Irresistible Givenchy Sensual
Gwen Stefani L.A.M.B.
Lavanila Vanilla Grapefruit
Marc Jacobs Daisy
Philosophy Amazing Grace
Stella McCartney Stella
Vera Wang Princess

To enter, just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PST today, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to enter. So if you're not already one, register for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to TeamSugar for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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Saturday Giveaway! Sephora Scent Sampler Best Sellers For Her

BellaSugar — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:30:00 -0800

Whenever I test fragrances at the store, all of the spritzing and sniffing always has me a bit overwhelmed. How about you? Well, thanks to our friends at Sephora, your nose will get a little break, and you'll smell rather nice, too.

Each day this week, we're giving away Sephora Scent Sampler Best Sellers For Her, a collection of ten smaller versions of much loved fragrances for the ladies. Better yet? Pick out your favorite from the bunch because you'll also receive a gift voucher of equal value to go toward a full-sized bottle of one of the fragrances included in this kit. Basically, it's like 11 items in one! See above link for full details.

Here's what's included in this try-me-out kit:

Aquolina Pink Sugar
Bulgari Omnia Crystalline
Calvin Klein Euphoria
Givenchy Very Irresistible Givenchy Sensual
Gwen Stefani L.A.M.B.
Lavanila Vanilla Grapefruit
Marc Jacobs Daisy
Philosophy Amazing Grace
Stella McCartney Stella
Vera Wang Princess

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Friday Giveaway! Sephora Scent Sampler Bestsellers For Her

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:30:00 -0800

Do you want to try some popular fragrances but don't have the budget to purchase all of the full-on-size bottles? Well, Sephora's got a prize you're going to love. Each day this week, we're giving away Sephora Scent Sampler Bestsellers For Her, a collection of 10 smaller versions of much loved fragrances for the ladies.

Better yet? Pick out your favorite from the bunch because you'll also receive a gift voucher of equal value to go toward a full-sized bottle of one of the fragrances included in this kit. Basically, it's like 11 items in one! See above link for full details.

Here's what's included in this try-me-out kit:

Aquolina Pink Sugar
Bulgari Omnia Crystalline
Calvin Klein Euphoria
Givenchy Very Irresistible Givenchy Sensual
Gwen Stefani L.A.M.B.
Lavanila Vanilla Grapefruit
Marc Jacobs Daisy
Philosophy Amazing Grace
Stella McCartney Stella
Vera Wang Princess

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