Makeup Tips For Fair-Skinned Women


Updated 08/28/11 2:04 PM · Posted by · 12 comments

How to Choose Makeup For Fair Skin 2011-08-24 11:01:00

Krysten Ritter, who is known for her signature blunt bangs and alabaster-toned skin, looked absolutely gorgeous at Dior Beauty's Operation Smile luncheon yesterday wearing a palette of apricot-toned makeup. And as Krysten proves, the key is to go with soft, sheer tones and to embrace your natural complexion. To see some more tips on getting fair-skinned makeup right, just keep reading. Read more

People Who Really Shouldn't Tan Are the Most Likely to Do It


Updated 05/19/10 6:50 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 21 comments

Redheads and Pale Women Most Likely to Use Tanning Beds 2010-04-29 13:00:00

It's clearer than ever that tanning beds are dangerous and carcinogenic, but that apparently isn't stopping the people who are most vulnerable to skin cancer from using them — at least in the UK. The British Association of Dermatologists conducted a study and found that redheads and other pale, freckled people were the most likely to use tanning beds, even though they're at much, much higher Read more

How to Wear Bright Shades on Cool, Fair Skin Tones


Updated 03/23/10 6:51 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

The Best Makeup Shades For Pale Skin

For those of you with cool undertones and pale skin, Spring makeup often means a never-ending succession of pastel shades and baby pinks. But it doesn't need to be that way. Fair-skinned women can wear bright color just as well as anyone else — they just need the right shades. To help you break away from babydoll colors and into fresh, vibrant hues that'll have you looking lively, I've put Read more

Beauty Tips and Tricks For Redheads


Updated 05/10/11 2:02 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 55 comments

Beauty Tips and Tricks For Redheads

Since it's St. Patrick's Day, I've been thinking about classic Irish beauty. Being that so many Irish women are fair-skinned redheads, I thought I'd suggest a few friendly tips and tricks on how to enhance your specific type of beauty. And, of course you don't have to be Irish for this advice to pertain to you, silly — these red-headed celebs aren't! Protect Your Hair Color: Whether or not Read more

The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone: Fair Skin


Updated 12/21/07 10:55 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 26 comments

The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone:  Fair Skin

Thanks to the help of Jane Richardson, an expert makeup artist for Nars, I've created another great BellaSugar series on the various shades of blush that are best suited for fair, medium, yellow-toned, olive and ebony skin. The first thing to consider when choosing a blush is to try and match it with your natural flush. So after you've gotten out of the shower, or after you've just exercised, Read more

The 9 Most Perfect Red Nail Polishes


Updated 01/26/12 11:35 AM · Posted by Allure · 0 comments

The Best Red Nail Polishes For All Skin Tones

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Sure, trendy manicures are fun. But not everyone works in an office where mint green fingertips are gonna fly. For a classic manicure that still grabs attention, there's nothing quite like red. We put dozens of fiery polishes to the test, and these are the ones we'll be wearing: Read more

Blush 101: Picking the Right Color


Updated 11/14/11 3:03 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Choose a Blush Color

From application techniques to color selection, blush, much like eyeliner, can be tricky to get just right. "My blush philosophy is, I use it not only to get a flush of color, but I use it to sculpt the face," explains Kate McCarthy, Glo Minerals' national makeup artist. And when it comes to color, McCarthy has a few tips on how to make the hue-selection process a whole lot easier. Check them out Read more

We Talk to Christian Louboutin About Future Collaborations, Blake Lively, and More


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Christian Louboutin Interview at Barneys New York

Safe to say, everyone loves Christian Louboutin's sexy red soles. Last night, the designer celebrated his new self-titled book, Christian Louboutin, at Barneys in a sea of beautiful shoes and celebrities like Blake Lively, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and China Chow. We got the opportunity to speak to the designer at the event — if there's anyone to get shoe advice from, it's Mr. Louboutin — Read more