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Reader Review of the Day: Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Pressed Mineral Powder

BellaSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:01:32 -0800

When you spend beaucoup bucks on a beauty item, you want to be overjoyed, elated . . . even giddy about your purchase. So when I saw that MissTiffany reviewed a $48 powder, I took notice. She even thinks that Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Pressed Mineral Powder in Autumn is the best mineral makeup around. I'm glad she's found a product that works. So now, take it away, MissTiffany:

"I think Jane Iredale is the best mineral makeup out there. This PurePressed Base is wonderful. It blends beautifully with my skin. I haven't experienced any breakouts and my makeup lasts through the whole entire day. I can't say enough."

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Bella Bargain Alert: Pre-Summer Sale at Bliss

BellaSugar — Mon, 14 May 2007 14:44:15 -0700

Bliss is holding its pre-summer sale right now, offering up to 80 percent off some products. But the bargains end tonight at midnight EDT, so hurry! (Thanks to Casie82 for the tip.) Here are a few of my picks from the sale.

Bliss Girl Uninterrupted Gift Box ($48; originally $80). Includes Bliss Magnolia Body Scrub, which I absolutely love, plus Magnolia Moisture Mousse and a candle.

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Jane Iredale 24-Karat Gold Mine Palette ($40; originally $58). These all-over shimmery powder pots are made with real gold flakes.

Bliss Plum Plum Soap in a Jar, ($25; was $36). A creamy mousse-like soap that creates a sweet, rich lather.

Bella Bargain: 40 Bucks Lets You Play It Safe(r) in the Sun

BellaSugar — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:00:14 -0700

Little secret: I love the beach. That's not to say I'm soaking up the rays for hours each day with no sunscreen. (You know me better than that.) Just because the weather's heating up, that doesn't mean you need to hole up at home, and Allure has a new set to help us play it safe(r) in the sun. Just $40 gets you a bundle of full-sized products for glowing, sun-shielded skin.

Some of the items included in Allure's Beauty Box of tricks are Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Fix, Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion with SPF 70, Jane Iredale Facial Blotting Papers, Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm, Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri Wheat Leave-in Conditioner, and Arbonne No Sun Intended Bronzing Powder.

As if you needed another reason, five bucks of your purchase will go toward The Skin Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to the prevention, detection, and treatment of skin cancer. Act fast, though - this $150 value is good only while supplies last!

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Shoshanna's Bag Makes Spring Come Early

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:00:02 -0800

Do you love Beauty.com as much as I do? Well, they've got an offer that's definitely worth checking out. From now until supplies are gone, receive this vintage-y floral travel case by designer Shoshanna Gruss with the purchase of $100 or more at Beauty.com. This bright travel bag is valued at more than $120, and it comes packed with deluxe and full-sized products. "I chose to re-create a floral print from our Spring line that really personified the Shoshanna collection," said Gruss. "It is pretty, bright, and fun, with a 1960s Palm Beach vintage feeling. It's what every girl on the go needs; a cute makeup bag to fit all of her beauty essentials," she added. To find out what's included in the bag, baby - read more.

Lorac Breakthrough Performance Foundation
Arcona Booster Defense Serum
Stila High Shine Lip Color in Amber
Tarte Blushing Bride Cheek Stain
Frederic Fekkai Coiff Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel
Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash
Malin and Goetz Assorted Hair Care
Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener
Jane Iredale Eye Gloss in Champagne Silk
Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara
Ken Paves Healthy Hair Shine Serum
Bliss Lemon and Sage Soapy Soap
DDF Daily Protective Moisturizer

$400 Worth of Beauty Products For $50? Believe It.

BellaSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:13 -0800

Grab bags don't always deliver, but the latest take on it really does. Beautyfix, a just-launched program, delivers full-sized beauty products and oversized samples right to your door. For $50 every quarter, you'll get a package of goodies (currently, the box contains eight products) that have been hand-picked and tested by a panel of makeup artists, bloggers, hair stylists, and dermatologists.

The current shipment features $400 worth of products, including items from Jane Iredale, PerriconeMD, and M Lab. Signing up means you'll receive a shipment every season, but you'll always have the opportunity to cancel or pause your membership. So if you're open to discovering new things, have at it!

Party Girl Supreme Makeup: How To Get Lindsay's Look

BellaSugar — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 15:36:16 -0800

Lindsay Lohan was one of 2006's notorious party girls. She attended all of the hottest events and is one of the leaders of the party girl clan. Her youthful appearance and slim yet curvaceous body allows her to play up any feature at any time.

But don't mistake this Party Girl Supreme for all fluff and frou. Behind her glowing green eyes and mane of red hair is one serious actress, singer and songwriter. Take a look at what makeup was behind this exquisite face created by makeup artist Mario Cacioppo.

To find out how to recreate Lindsay's face, read more

Begin with your face and apply MAC strobe cream all over for a little glow. Then mix MAC Face & Body N5 and Shiseido Foundation, I20 and apply with a sponge for better coverage.
On your cheeks, apply MAC See Thru Cheek Color in Awash in Pink followed by a light dusting of the multi purpose eye pigment on the upper parts of your cheekbone in MAC Pigment in Fairylite. Blend downward starting from your cheekbones all the way to your hairline. To achieve this effect, be sure to check out my earlier post on highlighters.
For your eyes, apply MAC Pink Freeze Eye Shadow on brow bone and then add MAC Fluidline Eyeliner in Blacktrack to your inner rims all around your eyes. Draw a very thin line on the top and a thicker line along the bottom. Then go over it one more time with the liner to make the line just a tad thicker on the outer parts of your eyes.
Lashes are very important for party girls because they add drama! Try MAC Fibre Rich Lash mascara in Black (apply a few coats), or apply false lashes to add serious length and volume.
For your lips, use MAC Lipstick in Bombshell all over with no lip liner. Apply with a lip brush for even coverage.
Lastly, to make your body as radiant as your face, mix MAC Face & Body N5 with Jane Iredale Golden Glow Powder to even out your decolletage, arms and shoulders and give you a nice golden glow.