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BellaSugar’s Top Picks For Coral Lipstick

BellaSugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:00:06 -0700

Even if you’re not typically a coral kind of gal, trust me when I say that you’ll love the way they look with a little bit of mascara and some bronzer in the summertime. Coral has that je ne sais quoi to make tanned skin look all the more radiant. Below are my favorite coral lipsticks, They are a little deeper than peach lipgloss without being overly orange. Do you prefer one lipstick color over another in certain seasons?

Stila Lip Color in Miranda ($17) is a shiny, creamy and super-sheer everyday coral lipstick. Last year, it was so popular that it was honored as one of In Style's Best of Beauty Buys. It's a good choice if you want to ease into the color trend.
Chantecaille Lip Chic in Geranium ($30) is a sheer, rich nudey-coral. This creamy formula stays moist for hours and looks great worn alone or with a sheer gloss on top.
I've already told you how gorgeous the new, creamy Diane Von Furstenberg Volcano Lipstick ($18) is. This golden, pale coral-peach shade looks killer paired with black mascara and bronzer.
Guerlain KissKiss Stick Gloss in Mango Fizz ($30) is a sheer and shiny hydrating lipstick that contains just a little bit of maxi-lip for plumpness without having too much of a tingle.
Lancome Le Rouge Absolou in Coral Gossamer ($26) is a creamy textured, medium-coral colored lipstick that contains a touch of shimmer for a pearlized, glowy finish and SPF 15 for sun protection.

What A Pair: Dual-Ended Mascara

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:00:55 -0700

OK, so the concept of double-sided mascara isn't entirely novel. But after checking out Two-Timer Mascara from The Balm, I thoroughly enjoy having two options in one product to choose from. After a shopping trip, I noticed that more and more of these mascara pairs are being developed and I'm pretty stoked about it. If you share my enthusiasm, you'll love these three dual-sided mascaras too. And of course, if you know of any others - do tell!

Le 2 de Guerlain Mascara ($35) is a mascara that houses two different brushes on either side of the tube. The first brush curls, adds volume and length, while the second (mini-sized) brush gets to those tiny, hard-to-reach lashes on the inner and outer corners of the eye. I haven't tried it yet, but it sure looks supafly.

Elizabeth Arden Two Brush Mascara ($18) is a multi-functional, conditioning mascara that is available only in a deep black shade (however, I hear there are more to come). One side thickens, separates and elongates and the other brush is smaller to ensure that no lash will ever go naked.

For one other double-ended mascara, read more.

Lancome Cils Design Pro- Custom Design Double Mascara ($35) has two brushes to help create the ultimate lash. The fluffy side lengthens and the other smaller brush helps coat the fine lashes (again on the inner and outer corners) while combing out any clumps. Available only in black.

Guerlain's Palette Sells Out Online; Should You Seek It Out?

BellaSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:00:04 -0800

I've been hearing a lot of buzz about the limited-edition Guerlain eye shadow palette that recently came out for Spring. And when you look at the Fleur de Feu palette ($57), it's easy to see why people are excited about it. Hervé Van Der Straeten, who designed Guerlain's lipsticks, created this quad of shadows, and the floral motif is gorgeous.

Fleur de Feu is sold out online, but this weekend I trekked to Bloomingdale's and had a look in person. Sorry to be a party pooper, but I don't think the product justifies the hype for this pricey piece. The untouched palette really is beautiful, but the tester that I tried had already lost its design. Without it, it's just another palette of four pretty colors, with a dusting of shimmery pink on top. If I were filthy rich, maybe I'd be sad about missing out on this item, but for now, life will continue on just fine without it.

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Look Your Best, Even If You Didn't Get Your Beauty Sleep

BellaSugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:00:04 -0800

Long weekend? Here are some great night-time skin products to ensure that you'll look bright-eyed and refreshed even if you've just come off of a sleepless night. I've already told you about the newest rage in overnight hair care from Kerastase as well as the fabulous Talika Eye Decompress Masks, so here are some soothing and rejuvenating night creams that will make your skin look revived and renewed.

Soothe. Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret ($106) is an oxygenating treatment designed to help you look refreshed when you're suffering from lack of sleep. It works to speed up the exfoliation process so that you don't wake up looking gray, tired or lackluster. Just slather it on and try and catch as many Z's as possible!

For two more restorative night creams, read more.

My aunt swears by this Kiss My Face All Night Long Cream ($9.19). She loves the sweet rose scent and the "not overly rich and thick texture." Also, it contains skin-calming ingredients such as chamomile, avocado flower oils and vitamins A, D & E that work their magic while you rest. Apply a small dollop to your face and neck before bed for optimal results.

Treat your skin to a nightcap with this Shea Butter Nighttime Dream Cream from Booth's ($14.99). It's like a tall drink of water for tired, dehydrated skin. It contains avocado oil, sweet almond oil and vitamins A, B and E to create a dewy, moisturized glowing complexion.

Go For The Gold, Part V: Body

BellaSugar — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:42:04 -0800

For those of you who prefer to keep your face matte, but still crave a little bit of shimmer for the holidays, you might like these gorgeous gold enhanced body products. Just sprinkle a little sparkle on your shoulders, decolletage, arms and legs and you'll be the Bella of the ball!

Guerlain Forever Gold Sublime Radiant Powder ($78) is a limited-edition, violet-scented gold shimmer powder for the body, face and hair. It comes in an atomizer for easy and even application-which is great, but it also definitely adds to the hefty cost.

For two more gold body products, read more

Victoria's Secret Sexy Sparkle
Shimmer Moisture Mist in Vanilla Gold ($8.99) is a great way to add a subtle shimmer to your skin. Not only does it smell good (it's vanilla), but it comes in a convenient spray can so you can cover your arms and legs with ease.

Sephora Glitter Spray in Gold Glitter ($8) is an aerosol shimmer spray for your body. Also, you can use it on your hair if you like, but be warned that it may get onto your pillows unless you shower before bed.

Go For the Gold, Part IV: Lips

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:00:59 -0800

Part four of my five-part series on gold makeup is all about gilded lips. Whether you apply a lipstick, a lip balm or lip gloss, gold lips are a perfect way to add a little bit of punch to your pout. Here are three lip products you won't want to miss this party season!

Liz Earle Sheer Gold Lip Shimmer ($9.75) is a barely-there lip balm that contains gold flecks to add a touch of subtle shine and shimmer to your lips. It's also deeply conditioning and moisturizing, so it protects your lips from chapping and drying during the Winter months.

For two more golden lip products, read more

KissKiss Gloss Golden Princess Lip Gloss ($26) is a limited-edition gloss that is infused with gold shimmer. This high-shine, ultra-sheer gloss glides on smoothly and looks great alone or over your favorite shade of lipstick.

Benefit 24k Sexy Gold Lipstick ($20) is a gorgeous pale, sheer-gold moisturizing lipstick that looks amazing paired with a smoky eye. Wear it alone or under any of your favorite gold lip glosses.

Fragrance Review: Guerlain's L'instant Magic

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:00:05 -0800

Last weekend I had to kill some time at the airport, so I spent almost an hour checking out holiday gift sets and fragrances at the duty-free beauty shop. L’instant Magic by Guerlain isn't totally brand new-it launched in September-but as soon as I smelled it, I was really taken in by its pleasant and warm subtlety.

It's something that I immediately thought would be a great gift for a young woman as well as someone older who is looking for a lighter woody and floral scent.

Apparently it's been getting confused a lot for its predecessor, L'Instant fragrance. This version is much softer than the strong and spicy original. Also, the bottles are slightly different - the L'instant Magic base and top are tinted black, while the original bottle is all pink.

L'instant Magic is made from bergamot, rose, freesia, sandalwood, cedar almond accord and musk. It's available in a 1.7 oz EDP for $74, a 2.7 oz EDP for $100, a .25 oz perfume for $115 and in a scented body lotion for $50.

Quick Quiz: Guess How Much This Lipstick Costs

BellaSugar — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 08:32:38 -0800

Guerlain has just released a lipstick called Kiss Kiss Gold and Diamonds. The lipstick tube is 18k yellow gold, and adorned with 199 diamonds. It comes with its own lip brush and suede pouch, and the encasing can be engraved with a name or other message.

It is not cheap. Can you guess how much it costs?

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Trend Alert: Metallic Eye Lashes

BellaSugar — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:00:49 -0800

The holiday season is all about glitz, glitter and glamour. Plus, it's a great time to let loose and play a little bit since your resolutions for any beauty (or behavior) modifications can start next year! These new metallic eye products are more like lash accessories than mascaras, since they are applied on top of your mascara. Have fun and please let me know what you think!

My Magiiic Mascara by Sephora Piiink ($4) is a young spirited, sparkling and stylish accessory for your eyes. One side of the product houses a rich black mascara, while the other has silver glitter with an easy-application mascara-like wand.

For two more metallic eye lash products, read more

You may remember this
Guerlain Golden Lash Top Coat Mascara ($30) from last week. This product caught my attention immediately! I love how the wand is thin so that clumps are next to impossible, and that the gold color is bright and ethereal.

Givenchy Lash Sparkles ($22) is also part of the new Givenchy Holiday collection. This limited-edition, stunning silver sparkle wand moisturizes your lashes while creating the illusion that you have diamonds on the edges of your lashes. This is the perfect party makeup that is sure to catch the eye of that special someone.

Guerlain Holiday 2007 Collection

BellaSugar — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:00:37 -0700

I've been holding onto this story for a little while, since I wanted to wait until November to tell you about what's in stores. (I still can't believe that November is here already!) This Holiday 2007 collection, Guerlain Forever Gold, is simply stunning.

The luxurious array of products are not only packaged in gold, but they'll give you anything from a subtle to a striking golden glow! So if you're into the gold this season, then it's okay to be greedy this time of year. Get out your pen and paper and add these nine must-have treats to your list!

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To read about each of the products in the Guerlain Forever Gold holiday collection, read more

Forever Gold Sublime Radiant Powder for Face & Body ($78) is a golden potion that comes in a pretty atomizer so that you can easy add sparkling touches to your hair and body.
Golden Lash Top Coat Mascara ($30) is a really unusual product since it's more of an accessory for your eyes! This thin gold mascara wand can be applied over your lashes (post-mascara) for some some serious eye-batting glamour.
Ombre Eclat Duo & Liner ($30) is a coordinated trio of eye liner and eye shadows in neutral colors that have been "kissed" with gold.
KissKiss Lipstick ($27 each) in Precious Colours, Silky and Delicious are three golden lipstick shades formulated with small gold particles for a festive touch. The packaging contains gold particles, too!
KissKiss Gloss Extreme Shine Radiant Colours ($26) is a lip-quenching, ultra-shiny lip gloss that contains gorgeous golden flecks.
Météorites Powder for the Face ($49) is one of the company's best-selling powders. It's now available in a small size, and it comes in a sexy gold box.
Météorites Voyage Refillable Compact Powder for the Face ($155, whoa!) is a compact filled with finally milled powder that leaves your face with a matte finish.