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DVD Review: Plastic Surgery Without The Surgery

BellaSugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:00:21 PDT

Emmy-winning makeup artist Eve Pearl has created an instructional and informational book and follow-up DVD called Plastic Surgery Without the Surgery: The Miracle of Make-Up Techniques ($30). She believes that many women who consider plastic surgery could benefit from a makeup tutorial instead.

Last night I watched the 70-minute DVD, and I learned quite a bit. The DVD is broken into six chapters (face, eyes, nose, lips, body, and brushes) and it features several "real women" models. By far the most amazing transformative technique I learned was how to take out the bump in your nose by drawing a straight line with dark foundation on either side of it, blending, and then setting everything with powder. Among many (many) other tips and tricks, she also shows you how to cover up dark circles and make your lipstick last longer.

I walked away learning what brushes to use for what makeup product I was using in conjunction with blending everything to a flawless finish. At the end of each segment she breaks down what tools you need, how to create the look she demonstrated, and she offers even more tips to optimize the result. I also think it's cute how the voice-over calls everything "The Pearl Effect." I highly recommend this to anyone who struggles with technique - you don't have to be interested in plastic surgery to benefit from the DVD.

Bella Brand: Eve Pearl

BellaSugar — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:00:22 PST

Eve Pearl had a career in business until her makeup artist mother became short-handed on the set of a Broadway show and begged her to help fill in. The first time she ever applied makeup to anyone other than herself was to Al Pacino! Ever since, Eve's been hooked on makeup and almost 20 years later she is the proud recipient of five Emmy Awards for TV makeup.

For the past three years, Eve has also been developing her own line of hand-mixed cosmetics which are available online, and will be making an official launch soon.

The line began with concealer and foundation and now she has lip glosses a universally flattering six-shade eye shadow palette, blush, eye treatments, primer, false eyelashes, powders, makeup brushes and mattifying gels. I have been lucky enough to test almost everything in the collection and the products can completely transform your look. The cream products are especially incredible because they effortlessly blend right into your skin.

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One noteworthy product in particular is her salmon concealer. It contains an ingredient called AstaREAL which is harvested from micro algae that salmon feed off of in the ocean. It contains antioxidants and is 1000 times stronger than vitamin E which makes it moisturizing for your under eye area. The three available pinky-peach shades also help neutralize dark circles. Lastly, Eve has published a DVD and book called “Plastic Surgery Without the Surgery: The Miracle of Makeup Techniques” which I will tell you more about next week. Until then, enjoy these images from her product range.

Inside the International Makeup Artist Trade Show

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:00:14 PST

Over the weekend, I attended the 2008 International Makeup Artist Trade Show, an event that showcases products, educators, and speakers who are involved in the makeup and skin-care world for television and film. It's also a place where makeup artists can purchase products and tools at a discount.

I didn't know what to expect from the show, but seeing a naked man wearing nothing but a flesh-colored thong and body paint was certainly a shock. I was also surprised to see so many zombies and ghouls walking around in broad daylight - I guess I just never really thought about special-effects makeup as part of the cosmetics genre.

Some of the brands in attendance were MAC Pro (a division of MAC for makeup professionals), Dermalogica, Fuse FX, Dead Sea Premiere, and several air-brush companies. I also checked out offerings from Eve Pearl, a five-time Emmy-winning TV makeup artist who is about to launch her own line of products. Another new discovery was Hakuhodo, a manufacturer of high-quality cosmetic brushes (they make MAC brushes).

Throughout the week I'll be sharing all the insights about new collections, techniques, products, brands, and even an interview from one of MAC Pro's top artists with you. But for now, check out photos from the event below including painted bodies and skin effects!

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New Product Alert: Eve Pearl Blush & Cover Combo

BellaSugar — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:15:55 PDT

Eve Pearl Magic Salmon Concealer, $40, contains two concealers and one peachy colored blush! It's light and oil free so it won't clog your pores, it is silicone based so it glides on smooth and it contains Vitamin E and antioxidants to nourish your skin. It is also formulated to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and is available in travel and standard sizes. Here's how to use it:

Use the lightest shade as a highlighter and a primer on your eyelid.
Use the medium color as an under-eye concealer and to cover imperfections. This is Eve's most famous shade!
Use the darkest color as a cream blush, a lipstick or as a shadow!

"Will We Ever Be on the Same Page?"

Tres Community — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:05:00 PST

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments!

My boyfriend and I have been together since April of last year; we were introduced through someone I worked with at the time. When we first starting hanging out, we both said we weren't really looking for anything too serious, but if things became serious that was okay. Long story short, we really hit it off, so we became exclusive. In what felt like a natural manner to me, marriage started getting mentioned in conversations last summer, somewhere around July or August. At one point in August or September, I said something to the effect of, "I can see myself being married to you by this time next year," and he agreed. So, I was very happy, thinking that I was in love, and on the same page as the person I was in love with. I casually started looking around on the Internet at rings, dresses, and places to get married and every now and then we would even talk about each of our preferences. We agreed on a beach wedding, and I found this place we both loved in Florida.

Christmas came around and he wanted to know what I wanted. So, I tell him not to spend a bunch of money on a present, but to instead put it toward an engagement ring, because money is tight for us. He gave me pearl earrings and a dress for Christmas, and I loved both of them. On New Years Eve, us being married by the following summer came up in conversation. Hearing this, NYE, he proceeds to tell me that he didn't mean that, he just agreed with me because he didn't know I was being serious. WTF!?! I just freeze; I can't think, talk, nothing.

The next day, we talk it over as I am (I think understandably) very hurt. I don't want to rush him into getting married, but I know that I want to be with him for the rest of my life. I am 23 and he is 25, we get along wonderfully and have the same goals. My family adores him, his mom loves me, in short we are perfect together. He says that he thinks it is normal for people to be engaged about a year after they start dating, so I am thinking that everything is fine and our relationship is still on the route for marriage.

A couple of days ago, we had a big discussion about what the next few years will bring for us. I am going to go back to school to become a dental hygienist and he either wants to go back to school or become a contractor. It will take me about three years to get through school, so I said that I would really prefer to be married before I start, as we won't really have time to once I am in school. I make it perfectly clear that I am not trying to force him into a corner, but that this is just how I feel about things. He says he would love to get married to me very soon, and I am over the moon, thinking things are finally okay.

Last night, he tells me that he didn't mean that, either. He explained that he said it because he wants me to go to school now and is trying to trick me into thinking we will be married first...I don't know what to do anymore. We live together, we are in love, we both want to get married. I don't see the hold up! I don't want a big wedding, we wouldn't go broke over it. My dad would of course, chip in, and I know his family would help to. I am just very ready to take this step and he keeps giving me false hope.

What should I do? I don't want to leave him, but I really don't see what good it will do to wait years and years to get married.

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