Makeup Artist Gina Brooke Previews Hourglass's Fall Launch


Updated 05/19/11 8:38 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Gina Brooke's Favorite New Makeup Products

Editor's note: This is the final blog post from our amazing guest writer, Gina Brooke, who created the makeup look seen here on Madonna. As a beauty expert and as a makeup artist, I depend on the skill of application and technique. That's why it is essential to use the right tools to achieve my artistic vision. One of the most exciting parts of consulting for a makeup brand is the product Read more

We Try Three New Paraben-Free Lip Products


Updated 02/26/10 6:50 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

We Try Three New Paraben-Free Lip Products

While Fab and I were in New York earlier this month, the cold weather did a number on my California-spoiled lips. The word sandpaper came to mind. So for the past week, I've been on a quest to be kinder to my kisser. To do so, I tried three new lip products with different prices — all of them free of parabens. See how they fared by reading more Read more

Coming Soon: Hourglass Cosmetics Extreme Sheen Lip Gloss


Updated 08/25/07 3:34 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Coming Soon: Hourglass Cosmetics Extreme Sheen Lip Gloss

The latest addition to the Hourglass Cosmetics line is Extreme Sheen Lip Gloss. This ultra-rich gloss contains a patented ingredient which coats lips with a layer of liquid crystal. I haven't been able to see all of the colors yet, but if the texture is anything like their Sheen Glosses, they'll be amazingly smooth and creamy with a shine factor that's off the charts! Two of the shades have Read more

New Makeup Alert: Hourglass Cosmetics


Updated 09/11/08 3:07 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

New Makeup Alert:  Hourglass Cosmetics

Introducing LA's newest makeup brand, Hourglass Cosmetics. This new line of luxury makeup is hip, chic and loaded with skincare benefits. It's also on the down low. Currently Hourglass does not do any advertising, yet has a star studded fab following with clients such as: Angelina Jolie, Uma Thurman, Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, and Naomi Watts. The line consists of: liquid Read more

Meet Our New Guest Writer, Gina Brooke!


Updated 05/07/11 2:36 PM · Posted by · 21 comments

Welcome Gina Brooke, New Guest Writer on BellaSugar

Gina Brooke is the Artistic Director for Hourglass Cosmetics, and works with gorgeous A-listers like Madonna, Anne Hathaway, Naomi Campbell, and Gwen Stefani. She has a wealth of beauty knowledge, and for the next few weeks, Gina will be sharing her expertise as our new guest blogger. We can't wait to read her amazing content! Take it away, Gina: I’m thrilled to be guest blogging for Read more

Spring Makeup Shades That Work for Your Skin Tone


Updated 03/25/11 9:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Best Spring Makeup Colors For Your Skin Tone

As the resident beauty expert for Barneys New York, Jason Ascher is the go-to guy for all things cosmetic. And now that the new season is here, he advises seeking out the makeup mode that's best suited to your complexion. To find out which fashionable new hues Ascher says are best for your skin tone, just keep reading. Read more