Mascara Mania, Part III: The Best Drugstore Brands


Updated 01/28/10 3:47 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Mascara Mania, Part III: The Best Drugstore Brands

Since you guys have loved Parts I and II of my New Mascara Mania series, I've decided to bring you Mascara Mania, Part III: Drugstore Brands, in response to several reader requests for the best budget options. Here's a list of my favorites from both old and new products. Physicians Formula F.L.A.T. Fabulously Long And Thick Mascara is the ultimate full-coverage mascara. Its customized brush has Read more

Which New Mascara Is Right For You?


Updated 11/02/11 11:47 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

New Mascara Reviews, From Drugstore to High End

You can get by with only one mascara, but considering the wide array of options available — lengthening, volumizing, curling, and more! — you'd be forgiven for wanting an entire lash library. So we've rounded up a little something for everyone in this group of nine mascaras, including picks for every budget. Source: Flickr User alyssafilmmaker Read more

The Lazy Girl's Fall Makeup Shopping List


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by Real Beauty · 0 comments

The Best Fall Makeup Shopping Ideas

  We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. It's not enough anymore to just update your closet with the turn of a new season. To truly stay in style, you need to reboot your makeup bag, too. But who has the time (and money!) to buy every new lipstick and eye shadow shade? So, for all those lazy girls out there, we've targeted the biggest makeup looks for Read more

Can You Tell the $38 Face From the $209 One?


Updated 06/02/11 4:15 AM · Posted by · 37 comments

Drugstore vs. Department Store Makeup: See the Difference?

Is there really a difference between drugstore makeup and department store finds? Well, yes... and no. It all depends on the product. Some of the best mascaras, like CoverGirl Lash Blast, cost less than ten bucks. And some luxury splurges, like Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick, are truly worth every cent. But can you tell what someone's wearing just by looking at her? To find out, I applied high-end Read more

Get Kristen Stewart's All-Drugstore Makeup Look


Updated 06/27/11 12:20 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Kristen Stewart's Makeup at the LA Film Festival 2011-06-22 10:11:00

Kristen Stewart wore her signature palette of smoky eyes and rosy cheeks and lips at the LA Film Festival last night. But what differentiated this particular look is the fact that it was all achieved using drugstore makeup. Fiona Stiles worked with Kristen to create this ultraflattering palette using CoverGirl products, so to see her tips on how you can get the look at home, just read more. Read more

Link Time: Scarlett Johansson For Dolce & Gabbana, Bronzer For Fall, and More


Updated 08/24/11 4:52 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Beauty News For August 24, 2011

Get a first look at Scarlett Johansson in Dolce & Gabbana's new mascara ad — Beauty High Three awesome DIY updos for curly hair — Refinery29 Splurge or save? The smartest beauty buys — Real Simple Break out the bronzer (even for Fall) — You Beauty Help Selena Gomez create her new perfume — InStyle Irina Shayk wants to prove that models aren't stupid — The Cut Megan Fox is Read more

Wipe Your Face Before Your Workout


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Best Makeup-Removing Towelettes For Your Gym Bag

Daily workouts clear my mind, but all that sweat can interfere with clear skin. The best way to fight a sweat-induced breakout is to wash your face before exercising; it's not the sweat that will clog your pores but the makeup and grime you grind into your pores wiping the perspiration off your face. Rather than sudsing up with soap and water, I save time by wiping off my makeup with towelettes Read more

Get All Your Summer Makeup Tips Here


Updated 07/09/11 3:15 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Summer Makeup Tips

Summer is in full swing! To help you look your coolest in the heat, here's a roundup of all of our best warm-weather makeup tips, from the products to pack for a perfect weekend getaway to tips that'll keep your makeup from melting. Get caught up now. How to Summerize Your Makeup Routine The Best Pool-Proof Eyeliners Double-Duty Beauty Products to Pack For a Getaway Waterproof Mascaras For Read more