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Beauty Products From Around the World, Part III: Italy

BellaSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0700

I think almost everything from Italy is romantic: the fragrances, the language, the makeup, the men (!), and the skin care. Fresh Italian ingredients such as virgin olive oil, grapefruit, and neroli are often used in beauty products, especially in fragrances. Italians once believed that aside from a wonderful smell, colognes also helped protect you from disease and harm. So it's no wonder that so many of the famous Italian fashion houses (Bulgari, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana...) all have their own fragrances. Here are a few examples of sensational and sweet-smelling Italian beauty products.

Pupa Cosmetics is a Milanese makeup company with chic, compact, rounded packaging and a light and fresh aromatic essence to its products. They are known for their bright colors that work on the runway or red carpet. You can now buy Pupa in more 70 countries, and some products are on sale at Amazon.com.

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Incanto Charms by Ferragamo ($77 for a 3.4 oz bottle) is an exotic essence of Italian fruits and flowers-namely passion fruit, honeysuckle, ottoman rose and jasmine. The scent makes you feel just as sexy as if a gorgeous Italian man whispered the word "bella" in your ear!

Clèo Body Cream ($6.76) is a star product in this yogurt-based cult brand. Fortunately, it's just arrived in the US! The lactic acid in yogurt soothes, softens and tightens skin. Plus, the fast-absordbbing cream smells delicious, and it's ideal for dry skin.

Incanto Shine by Salvatore Ferragamo

BellaSugar — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:21:22 -0700

Incanto Shine by Salvatore Ferragamo, $77, is the latest fragrance by the incredible Italian design house best known for fine Italian shoes, clothing and bags.

This scent was inspired from pure bliss; the calming yet excitement of happiness, peace and harmony that one experiences in springtime nature walks.

The fragrance is made from: pineapple, passion fruit, freesia, peach, cedar-wood and rich amber. It is a fun, free spirited perfume that evokes feelings from playful, bright sunny days.

It is now available in a one oz bottle for $42, a 1.7 oz bottle for $57 and a 3.4 oz bottle for $77. Enjoy!

Trend Alert: Sleek Center Parts at Milan Fashion Week

BellaSugar — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:00:00 -0800

You've already seen what the New York and London shows had to offer, so I thought I'd give you the lowdown on the latest hair trends from Milan Fashion Week.

Gucci, Ferragamo, and Blumarine all sported long, loose, and free-flowing hair, but the Etro, Iceberg, Lorenzo Riva, and Thes & Thes by Thes Tzivel runways donned a different and sleek trend. Hair was pulled back and styled with severe center parts. Do you think you'd wear these coifs with your couture?

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