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BellaSugar's Top Five Cream Blush Picks

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:00:28 PDT

Ever since I started toying around with cream blush about a year ago, I've been hooked. I'm not really into anything too shimmery - I like to leave that to the more spreadable luminizers - but I've been having a field day with pinky-brown tones like By Terry's Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush in Fresh Rose that I told you about earlier in the week. Each of these items leaves my face looking flushed, hydrated and even a little dewy in a natural way. It's as though I've just drunk a bottle of water and gone for a brisk walk. Here are my other four fave cream blush discoveries; what's your top pick?

Benefit Cream Blush in Hush ($18) is a sheer, thin and easily spreadable cream-to-powder pinky-nude-colored blush that adds a natural-looking warmth to fair skin.
Stila Convertible Color in Peony ($24) is the darkest of the bunch. I reserve this color for moments when I crave a rosy glow. The consistency is slightly waxy at first, so it's best applied with a sponge to facilitate blending.
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks in Blushed Rose ($22) is extremely thick and rich in pigment. A little goes a long way and the result is a deep, stain-like finish.
Scott Barnes Cream Color in Sway ($25) is a moist, easily spreadable pinky-beige blusher that can also double as a lip and eye shade. Use a little bit for a natural effect, or layer for a deep, dewy look.

Bellissima! By Terry Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush

BellaSugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:15:30 PDT

I've got a crush on a new cream blush! Cosmetologist Terry de Gunzburg, creator of the iconic Yves Saint Laurent Touché Éclat and founder of By Terry, brings us a new (and, might I add, sensational) blush that I'd like to categorize as a cream blush. It's called Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush ($52), but it's really a cross between a cream and a gel texture.

The luxe formula is outrageously silky, light and scented with a delightful, barely-there rose essence. It is made with rosaliss (an extract from white-, black-, and pastel-colored roses) and rosamine (a pigment that comes from rose petals). It creates a flush that's lighter than a stain, but deeper than a tint.

It's a relatively new product, yet already the lightest shade is sold out at Barneys. Clearly I'm not the only one infatuated with Rose de Rose. It is available in three shades (Fresh Rose, Coral Rose, or Amber Rose) and I consider it a must-have for attaining stunning, yet understated summertime skin.

Take a Peek Inside the Bag of a Barneys Bigwig

BellaSugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:00:29 PDT

I love Simon Doonan, the creative director of Barneys New York. He and his husband Jonathan Adler just might be the world's best-dressed, most talented, and cutest couple. You'd think that someone with such style could be snobby, but Simon is the complete opposite. And he's a very funny writer, too!

Recently, he was working on copy for the fall Barneys Beauty Book and became baffled by the number of creams, cosmetics and other girly ephemera. So to gain insight, he rifled through the makeup bag of Bettina O'Neill, the cosmetics queen of Barneys. To see the dream creams and luxe lipsticks in her bag, including this pricey Serge Lutens mascara,

read more If you were expecting a surprise along the lines of Great Lash mascara, guess again. This is Barneys we're talking about, after all! Instead, she uses a $60 wand of Serge Lutens mascara. She's also a fan of Hourglass Oxygen Foundation ($46), which allows skin to breathe, she says. Then there's By Terry Lip Definer. "This lip liner is so good it's like a bloody tattoo," she told Simon. "And it's only $29!" While I don't think I'll ever refer to a lip liner as being "only" $29, it's still fun to see how the fancypants folks at Barneys live, right?

Sensational Silk Eye Shadows

BellaSugar — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:02:11 PDT

I want to introduce you to a new makeup category on the market. So-called silk eye shadows are made from really, really, really finely milled ingredients. These shadows glide on super smooth and absorb oil on your eye lids to prevent crease marks and feathering. I could really use something like that, and I've heard these have a luxurious soft and velvety finish. If you get around to trying them, let me know what you think.

By Terry Silky Eye Shadow ($37) is a very fine and luminous eye shadow. It is formulated as a powder, but it is so light that you can blend it easily just by using your fingertip. The color lasts long and looks great alone or mixed with any of the available 11 colors.

For another sensational silk eye shadow,

read more Sue Devitt Silky Sheen Eyeshadow ($18) is intended to add a veil of light luminescence to your eyes. This delicate eye shadow is a perfect balance between a matte and a sparkly, shimmery shadow and is available in 14 beautiful shades.

Unabashed Blushes: Handle With Care

BellaSugar — Tue, 15 May 2007 09:23:51 PDT

I know that a natural flush is the most highly coveted look, especially this Spring, so I'm puzzled by a couple of very brazen blushes I've recently discovered. Seriously, only an expert should be toying with these bright colors. If you dare to apply a smidgen too much of these shades on your cheeks, you are going to wind up channeling Raggedy Ann. There are a lot of looks I can tolerate, but bright 80's streaked cheeks isn't one of them. What are your thoughts on these unabashedly bright blushes? How would you use them?

This Powder Blush by Terry in Rose Faience ($55) is a not only a compact of magenta madness but it's also got some shimmer in it. Do not attempt to apply this at home! It was created to impart a healthy glow to your skin, but I think they are a season too early. It even says on the description: "Used professionally, it allows you to sculpt and enhance the curve of the cheekbones." They're even telling you not to play if you're just a plebe!

For one more unabashed blush,

read more Usually, NARS can do no wrong, but this Creme Blush in Turkish Red proves that there is an exception to every rule! This color is just too over-the-top for my liking. They claim that it's sheer and fool-proof, but is anyone out there willing to spend $23 to test that theory?

Jennifer Aniston Rocks a Bra For a GQ Shoot With Paul Rudd

Katie Henry — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:36:53 PST

Jennifer Aniston wore a bra and a skirt to cover the March issue of GQ with her Wanderlust costar Paul Rudd. The issue, which is out on newsstands Feb. 21, was shot by Jen's pal Terry Richardson - see all the pictures of Jennifer Aniston in GQ. Jen and Paul's romantic comedy hits theaters on Feb. 24, though Jen, Paul, and her real-life love Justin Theroux will be side by side for Thursday's LA premiere. Jen and Paul chatted about their film in the accompanying interview, and she also addressed the joys of aging, not being pregnant, and how to make a marriage work. Here are highlights:

Jen on pregnancy rumors: "I’m not having triplets. Not having twins. Nor am I having one baby. [lifts up sweater and gestures to belly; it appears flat] I did not elope . . . You heard it here. I’m not knocked up now."
Jen on marriage: "It’s a growing, literally living thing. There’s going to be growing pains, there’s going to be awkward moments - your lanky phase, your pimpled phase. I think that’s the beauty of a relationship. But if the road starts to [Paul jumps in to say, "diverge"] and one person is growing this way and the other is growing that way . . . Sometimes that can happen and you can stay together, and sometimes you can’t."
On her 40s: "Forty’s great!! . . . Oh, my God, my thirties blew! Forties are great."

Announcing the 2012 Grammy Award Winners

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:20:23 PST

The mood of the Grammy Awards was a bit somber this year in the wake of Whitney Houston's shocking death, but the show went on, and the statues were all handed out to the winners. Adele owned the night, picking up multiple awards, including those for record of the year, album of the year, and song of the year.

Plenty of other folks received Grammys too, including Kanye West, The Foo Fighters, and Taylor Swift, so to see the full list of winners, just keep reading.

Robert Downey Jr. and His Wife Welcome Baby Exton Elias!

Lauren Turner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:40:54 PST

RDJ and his wife Susan welcome a son! - People
Do the Patriots players' wives have problems with Gisele? - Lainey Gossip
Modern Family stars celebrate the Prop 8 ruling - HuffPost Entertainment
Listen to Brandy and Monica's musical reunion - D-Listed
Thandie Netwon hits the red carpet in a bright blue one-shoulder number - JustJared
Whitney Port scores a new TV gig - Insider
Stacy Keibler parties in Vegas without George Clooney - Zap2it
Unrealistic onscreen couples like Emma Stone and Jonah Hill - The Frisky
Why is Maria Menounos wearing a bikini outside in NYC? - Hollywood Tuna
RHOBH's Taylor Armstrong defends her new book - The Daily Beast
Lindsay Lohan poses for Terry Richardson - TooFab
Are Zac Efron and Lily Collins dating? - Pink Is the New Blog
The latest star to admit a crush on Ryan Gosling - The Superficial
Kim Kardashian isn't looking to date a football player - Amy Grindhouse

Isabeli Fontana Delivers Spring With Casual Ease For Mango

Hannah Weil — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:52:14 PDT

In what is perhaps one of the chicest runs through airport security ever, Isabeli Fontana suits up in Mango's Spring '11 pieces for the label's latest lookbook, shot by Terry Richardson. While we long to appear as effortlessly put-together on our own travel days, we'll happily settle for a few pieces of the bright, floral-and-denim-injected collection. Click to see the gorgeous Isabeli, and the reasons why we're currently coveting a chambray wrap skirt, cropped knits, and a white blazer for Spring.

Gwyneth Paltrow Reveals Her Secret to a Happy Marriage in Harper's Bazaar

Allie Merriam — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:16:16 PST

Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her amazing frame on the cover of - and inside - the March 2012 issue of Harper's Bazzar, which will be available on newsstands Feb. 14. For the cover of the magazine, she was decked out in a deep-V jumpsuit. For the accompanying photo spread lensed by Terry Richardson, she wore dark gowns from Anthony Vaccarello, Alexander McQueen, and more. Gwyneth got candid in her interview, making rare comments about her life with husband Chris Martin. She spoke about his being "communicative" and a hands-on dad, even revealing her family secret to maintaining a long marriage. Here's more from Gwyneth Paltrow in Harper's Bazaar:

On her husband Chris Martin: "He’s very communicative, which is rare for a British man . . . If I’m in L.A. for three days working, then my husband does the school run; it’s always one of us."
On her marriage: "I have little kids in school. I want to maintain my marriage and my family, so I have to be here when he comes home."
On her father's advice for a good marriage: "My parents were married for 30-something years, and he said [it was] because they never wanted to get divorced at the same time . . . I think you do fall in and out of love and you just keep going, and every time you go through a really difficult phase, you rediscover something new and it just gets better. We’ve been married for more than eight years now, and we’re still into it."