From Cheesy to Classy: 10 Royal Wedding-Inspired Beauty Goods


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty Products Inspired by the Royal Wedding

The nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton are still over a month away, but there's no shortage of royal wedding merchandise and memorabilia to get you ready for their big day. From Kate Middleton-inspired nail polish and engagement nail decals to a fragrance formulated just for the imperial pair, check out some of the regalia manufacturers have to offer. WireImage Read more

Bella's December Must Haves


Updated 12/02/10 1:04 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Bella's December Must Haves

It's the most! Wonderful! Time! Of the year! This December, we're looking forward to giving gifts to everyone we love (and, OK, giving ourselves a gift or two, too). Read on to see what beauty items we're most excited about this month. We have a feeling you'll find a few things to put on your own list. Read more

10 Beauty Items You Really Don't Need


Updated 11/18/10 6:27 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Beauty Products You Don't Need

Most of us find at least a couple of beauty items totally necessary, whether it's lip balm or a good moisturizer. But there are some products that have extremely questionable utility at best. Whether it's because there's no evidence they work, they're just a little awkward, or they're way too pricey for what they do, the following 10 products need a little more R&D before they show up on my Read more

11 of Your Favorite Red Lip Glosses and Pencils


Updated 12/02/09 9:10 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Best Red Lip Glosses

Red lipstick is simply sexy, but if you feel a little intimidated by it, have you ever considered going the red lip gloss route? Red lips have that air of old-school drama with a classy appeal — a perfect look for the holidays. Earlier, I asked you to fill me in on all of your favorite red lipsticks, and thanks to such an overwhelming response, over the next few days, I'll be breaking these Read more

5 Fun Lip Plumpers That Work


Updated 11/30/09 10:41 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

5 Fun Lip Plumpers That Work

If you plan on kissing someone under a sprig of mistletoe sometime in the next couple months, a good lip plumper is probably on your to-do list. But there are a million of them out there, so how are you supposed to decide what to buy? I've tested out a bunch of lip plumpers — from classics like Lip Venom to newcomers like LipFusion Infatuation — and now I'm presenting my findings. Whether Read more

5 Ways to Make Fall's Dark Lipstick Trend Wearable


Updated 10/08/09 6:05 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

How to Wear Black Lipstick

Dark lipstick can be tough to wear, but it just keeps coming back on the runways and in magazines, so I've decided to tackle it once and for all. In my recent interview with makeup artist Robin Black, she gave me some great advice about making deep lipstick colors wearable, and her tip inspired me to look for more examples of this trend. Click through and see just how easy it can be. Read more

Transformers: 5 Rings With a Beauty Secret Inside


Updated 11/07/11 2:50 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Rings With Makeup Hidden in Them

When I was little, I was absolutely obsessed with those cheapy clear plastic rings full of glittery, gooey lip gloss in what I now realize were totally gross artificial flavors. As my ability to judge product quality has improved, though, my nostalgia for those little rings hasn't left me. Feeling sentimental the other day, I Googled "lip gloss rings," only to find that there are, in fact, a Read more

11 Great Lip Glosses Under $15


Updated 04/27/09 10:35 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Best Cheap Drugstore Lip Glosses

Flirty and fun, lip glosses wear just as easily from simple trips to the grocery store to fancy nights out on the town. I've gathered together some of your favorites, all thanks to the opinions you've shared on our Product Reviews website. Last year, I asked you how many lip glosses you had in your purse. The majority of you answered between two and four. And now, here are 11 more to consider Read more