Loose powders are a fantastic way to provide light to medium coverage on your skin without having to apply a heavy or greasy fluid foundation. They help control shine, cover blemishes, red, spots, broken capillaries and under-eye circles — all without caking. Some of my favorite new loose powders also happen to be made from minerals, which also makes them good for your skin. Below are my top Read more

Brand-new for Spring is the Complete Brow Kit ($40) from La Bella Donna. Inside of the chic, sleek silver compact you'll find two powder shadows to fill in your brows, a slick (yet totally nonsticky) pomade to help keep unruly hairs in line, and a creamy highlighter to accent the brow bone. There are three suggested brushes to go along with the kit: the Lash and Brow Brush, Eyeliner Brush, and Read more

La Bella Donna goes green! While other brands get tons of attention for coming out with a whole new collection each season, La Bella Donna creates buzz by coming out with a single new color in their carefully created line. This season's shade is an eco-inspired forest green eye shadow called Montagna ($19). It can be worn dry as an all over lid or crease color, or it can be used wet as a Read more

La Bella Donna is getting ready to launch an eye shadow triad called Cosmic Colour ($35). This itty bitty treat has been designed to appeal to your sexy side this holiday season. The shadows are made from minerals (as are all of this line's products), and they provide a great way to create an easy day-to-night look. I am definitely intrigued by these color choices. While I love the pink and Read more

Yesterday, Leighton Meester (a.k.a. Blair Waldorf from the show Gossip Girl) made an appearance on TRL looking totally cute and put together. Just over a year ago, we saw Rachel Bilson on TRL looking undeniably similar. The hair, the makeup, the black and white outfits... C'mon, are these two long-lost twins? For product suggestions and step-by-step instructions on how to get their sweet and Read more

Sometimes it's all about first impressions. Just like a name can make a guy more attractive, it can also add allure to your makeup. If cosmetics are considered art, then it's correct to think that they elicit emotion. For those of you who have been tagged by Cupid's arrow, here are three products you'll be sure to fall madly in love with. La Bella Donna Mineral Light Lip Color in Beloved ($22) Read more

Calling all fair-skinned, environmentally friendly Bella Donnas! The cosmetics company La Bella Donna has just come out with a fabulous new Dark Earth Mineral Mascara ($22). Not only is it a warmer shade than black (which often is too severe on those with fair skin), but the rich, deep brown color is to die for! It's made from eco-friendly mineral pigments that have been formulated with tubular Read more

Jessica Alba decided to go with a minimalist makeup look for the 2007 Teen Choice Awards last night. And with skin like that and a gorgeous glow, who could blame her? The key to her look is a flawless face. If you notice, she's barely wearing any makeup. I detect a lined upper lash, some bronzer, blush, lipstick and definitely mascara. Besides that, she either has great genes or some secret Read more

Two things that women seem to adore are diamonds and lip gloss! These pink diamond shades are perfect for all seasons. They are sheer, sparkly, seductive and they make you feel like a million bucks. So add some more snazz to your smile and wear a coat of pink diamond lip gloss alone or over any of your favorite lipsticks! La Bella Donna Pink Diamond Shimmer Lip Sheer ($22) is a soft, sweet Read more

Summertime means increased humidity and low-maintenance makeup. So it's no surprise that so many celebrities were stepping out this week wearing very natural, dewy looks. First, there was Jessica Biel at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards, then Kate Bosworth glowed at the Whitney art benefit, and Helena Christensen showed up at Cartier's LoveCharity event looking shiny and new. It's easy to get the Read more