New Product Alert: Benefit Lust Dust Shimmer Dusters


Updated 06/18/08 1:52 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Benefit Cosmetics Lust Dust Shimmer Dusters

It was only a matter of time before Benefit expanded its line of loose shimmer powders. First came the highly pigmented, bright Show Offs! eye shadows. And now, there's a line of sheer, shimmery powders for the eyes and face called Lust Dusters ($18). The colors blend well, they are definitely shimmery and it's nice that you can use them as highlighters to your cheeks, nose, and décolletage. Read more

Product Review: Scott Barnes Eye Ice


Updated 08/05/08 4:15 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Product Review: Scott Barnes Eye Ice

Last week I told you about some of Scott Barnes' best bronzing products and this week I've been playing around with the jewel-toned, loose-powder eye shadow shades from the new Royals Eye Ice Collection. In particular, I've fallen hard for Empress, a deep aubergine and Imperial Gold, a medium gold. When it comes to loose shadows, I'm used to saying that all you need is a little bit, but what I Read more

Go For the Gold, Part II: Eye Shadow


Updated 02/21/08 6:46 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 18 comments

Go For the Gold, Part II: Eye Shadow

Welcome back to my five-part series on gold makeup. There are so many different gold eye shadows on the market right now that I found it challenging to come up with my three favorites. If you have any gorgeous and glimmery gold-metallic shadows that you especially love, please leave a comment with your recommendation below. Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Glimmer in True Gold ($13) is a very Read more

New Product Alert: Overshadow by The Balm


Updated 02/26/08 10:56 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

New Product Alert:  Overshadow by The Balm

Overshadow ($14) is a new series of amazing loose powder eye shadows from The Balm. This is the company's first 100% pure mineral product which is proudly free of talcs, preservatives, oils and fragrances - perfect for you guys with sensitive eyes! Marissa Shipman, owner of The Balm, wanted to give a basic product like eye shadow an edge so that her clientele feels fresh for each new season. Read more

Mega-Hot Metallic Loose Powder Eye Shadows


Updated 06/09/07 12:04 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Mega-Hot Metallic Loose Powder Eye Shadows

Loose powder metallic eye shadows are amazing and easy-to-apply bursts of color. Shimmery shades for eyes are very trendy right now, and these loose shadows are great for gals on the go. You apply these shadows the same way you would loose face powder: Just shake some powder into the cap and dip your shadow brush in. You can use the shimmer on your eyes and to brighten your whole face. But use Read more

Loosen Up! New Loose Powder Eye Shadows, Part II


Updated 08/09/07 4:47 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Loosen Up!  New Loose Powder Eye Shadows, Part II

Welcome to Part II of Loosen Up! New Loose Powder Eye Shadows. These shadows are perfect for Spring. They are high in pigment so a little goes a long way and they come in playful, bright colors to add some pizazz to your usual eye routine. I can't wait to hear your reviews! ColoreScience Genie Sparkle/Matte Colore , $17.50, is a color you can use as a shadow, liner or highlighter. You can put Read more

Loosen Up! New Loose Powder Eye Shadows


Updated 05/29/07 3:01 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Loosen Up!  New Loose Powder Eye Shadows

Here are a few fun loose powder eye shadows for Spring. Theses shadows are high in pigment so a little bit goes a long, long way. They come in playful, bright colors to add some pizazz to your usual eye routine. Have fun with these new products, I can't wait to hear your reviews! Hydro-Powder Eye Shadow by Shiseido, $23, are nine new intense and dewy shadows. They are actually a cream that Read more

Fairy Tale: Tinker Bell Is Getting a Makeup Line


Updated 11/11/11 10:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tinker Bell Makeup Line From Pixi

Pixi is known for its glimmery, radiance-boosting products and fairy mascot, so it just makes sense that the brand would partner with one of the most famous, sparkly fairies of all: Tinker Bell. Coming exclusively to Target and Boots next Spring will be PixiGlow, a Tinker Bell-inspired makeup line ($14 to $34) for the cheeks, lips, face, and eyes. "They [Disney] approached us saying we were all Read more

Halloween How-To: David Bowie


Updated 10/28/11 1:10 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

David Bowie Makeup Tutorial

If you're in the mood for a truly rock-and-roll costume, people don't come much cooler than David Bowie. The androgynous, glam-rock look of his Aladdin Sane years takes a bit of energy to pull off, but it's worth the effort. MAC senior makeup artist Louise Zizzo, who did the Jem makeup tutorial, shows us how to get this space-rocker look. For a list of colors used in this Read more

Get a Chic, Easy Monochromatic Makeup Look With Just 4 Products


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get a Monochromatic Makeup Look

Whether you have to pack light for a trip, or you're looking for an easy, flattering makeup palette that will take you from day to night, monochromatic is the way to go. And, of course, the big benefit of wearing a one-dominant-color look is that you don't need a lot of products to make it work. To see how to do it, just keep reading. Read more