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Beautiful Bronze Shimmer Powders

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:22:22 -0700

I am taking getting ready for summer pretty darn seriously. With the weather just starting to warm up coupled with the fact that it's Spring now, it's time to get ready for some safe fun in the sun. I've talked about some necessary facial sunscreens, some great new bronzers, a few fab bronzing gels, and now it's time for pretty golden bronzing powders! Here's a look at the latest:

Estee Lauder Loose Shimmer Bronzer, $32.50, will give you a gorgeous and radiant sun-kissed look to your face. It is ultra sheer that is heavily pigmented and has a silky soft finish.

It's oil free (awesome) and feels very light on your skin. Also, this baby doesn't streak when you apply it which is tres fab!

For two more beautiful shimmer bronzers, read more

Guerlain Terracotta Khol Loose Powder, $32, is a loose powder packaged quite elegantly in a jewel vial with an application brush included on the inside. Ooh la la!

It is formulated with a high concentration of pigments to create a deep golden glow and will stay put for hours. Available in one color only.

Laura Mercier Shimmer Loose Powder, $34, is a soft shimmery powder that you can use on your face and body. It is made from a super fine powder that glistens on your skin.

It's not orangey looking and if you apply it to the parts of your face where the sun would hit normally - it looks incredibly natural. Enjoy!

Laura Mercier Holiday Diamond Collection

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:00:51 -0800

New from Laura Mercier is her gorgeous 2007 Holiday Diamond Collection. Inspired from the peaceful shimmer of freshly fallen snow, this line brightens the eyes, makes lips looks soft, and will make your body glisten.

The collection includes five new products, each of which have been created to make you look white-hot. But the star product is not actually a makeup item, it's a softer-than-soft fluffy Diamond Duster powder brush made from pure Marabou feathers.

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For a complete product list and description of each of the items in the Laura Mercier Holiday Diamond Collection, read more

Eye Colour Shimmer in White Diamond ($20) is an ultra-silky, long-wearing, powder eyeshadow with a hint of iridescence and sparkle.
Diamond Duster ($22) is a plume of Marabou feathers that allow you to apply a lightweight dusting of powder to your skin.
Mineral Body Powder in Sparkling Diamond ($34) is a loose mineral powder that contains soft luminous twinkles. Can be used on the face and/or body.
Kohl Eye Pencil in Iced Blue ($19) is a new color in this already existing product line that has been specifically formulated for lining the inside of the eyelid and the base of the lashes with precision.
Pink Diamond Lip Glace ($22) is a transparent, high-shine lip gloss perfect for layering with lipstick or worn alone.

How-To: Nicole Richie's Women in Film Flawless Makeup

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:11 -0700

Any way you slice it, Nicole Richie knows how to do hippie well. She's got everything from the daytime-braided-hair look to this nighttime Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards gala floral dress and accessory ensemble down pat.

I especially loved her makeup. Her eyes were soft, yet still dressy and smoky and her lips were polished, yet neutral so that the focus remained on her eyes. For those of you who are as captivated by her look as I am and are looking for product and application suggestions so that you can re-create her makeup at home, read more.

FACE: Spread a medium-coverage foundation all over your face and neck and blend with a makeup sponge. Using the same sponge, blend concealer under your eyes and to any blemishes or red areas that are still visible. Then, dust a matching colored loose powder all over to take out the shine and set the foundation.
CHEEKS: Apply a shimmer-free bronzer to your temples, forehead, cheeks, and chin and blend it well with a clean, fluffy bronzer brush. Then, sweep a rose-colored powder blush such as Laura Mercier Cheek Color in Azalea to the apples of your cheeks and blend outwards towards the tops of your ears. Touch the brush to your nose, chin, and forehead to create a natural-flush effect.
EYES: I suggest using a powder eye shadow palette like this one from Vincent Longo in Trastevere. Use the medium shade all over you lid and gently sweep the lightest, yellowy-shimmer color under your brow bone. Then, apply the darkest color in the crease, but only use a touch for definition. Next, line the top of your lashes with black liner and extend the line just slightly beyond the corners. Apply two coats of black mascara and finish by dabbing some champagne eye shadow just above your eyeliner.
LIPS: Nicole's lips are polished and smooth looking, but they aren't the focus of this look. For a natural, subdued lip, I suggest sticking with the bronze color family (the same as on your eyes). Try something like Estée Lauder Sheer Lip Tint in Bronze followed by Estée Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Sugarcane .

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How-To: Audrina Patridge's Hills Finale Party Makeup

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:00:17 -0700

One thing's for certain: If Audrina Patridge is feeling left out or sad these days, it certainly isn't showing. On Monday night at The Hills finale party, she showed off long and shiny hair, bronzed makeup, and clear skin.

I've gathered a few product and application suggestions so you can re-create her sultry metallic eyes and shiny nude lips at home.

FACE: Audrina is young, so her skin doesn't need much coverage. Start by smoothing concealer over any dark circles and red spots and then dust a loose mineral foundation all over your face extending just below your jaw.

To find out all about her eyes, lips, and cheeks, read more.

CHEEKS: You'll want a little bit of a shimmery, tan glow, so I recommend applying a little bronzing powder such as Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 in Warm Bronze to your temples, cheekbones, nose (and a dab on your chin). Then use a creamy blush. I suggest something like Nars Cream Blush in Lokoum and dot it on your cheeks blending upwards and outwards. This combination will create a healthy, flushed glow.
EYES: Begin by sweeping a champagne shadow all over you lids. Then apply a gold shadow such as Too Faced Shimmer Veils in Angel Hair to the inner half of your lids and a darker, black shadow in the outer half. Blend well.
Next, line your eyes with a creamy black pencil and extend the upper portion a little bit. Apply false lashes and top with two coats of black mascara. Then, line the inner rims of your lower lids with a white pencil (as a brightening effect). Lastly, take a little bit of your gold shadow and smudge it just below your black liner on the bottom.
LIPS: Use a nude lip liner such as MAC Spice and fill in your lips. Then apply a generous amount of shiny pale to neutral lip gloss like The Balm Shelter Lip Gloss in Dream Girl. Keep reapplying all night long for a camera-ready, bright smile.

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Product Review: Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15

BellaSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:07:32 -0700

I love my Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 ($35) so much that I just had to tell you about it. Ever since I started wearing it, the compliments have been rolling in. It's made of minerals, so it goes on feeling light and velvety and doesn't give me any hint of an organe-y tint (something I hate)!

Also, it contains SPF 15 and it's water-resistant, so even at the beach, I can keep myself protected while looking tan. In addition, it's formulated with 15 amino acids to banish toxins, and it helps promote skin cell regeneration. I love how looking gorgeous can be good for you!

The best part is the way it gives me a really natural and fresh sun-kissed glow. It's got a light shimmer to it that isn't over the top, and it doesn't get caught in the little creases in my eye area like some shimmery products tend to do. It looks great in photos and it blends exceptionally well so that you don't get any streaks around your jawline or your hairline-a big bronzer faux pas.

The only draw back is that it's messy. The powder spreads like wildfire if you aren't careful, so what I've been doing is tapping a little bit into the cap and then wiping the cap out after I am finished with my application. It's not ideal, but I am not going to let it stop me from getting my fix!
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