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Miranda Kerr Proves That Luminizer Is a Girl's Best Friend

Jaime Richards — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:52:00 PST

Miranda Kerr always looks beautiful, but last night at an NYC event, she was absolutely radiant. While you can chalk it up to good, clean living, it's also excellent proof that a luminizer can be a girl's best friend. To create Miranda's lit-from-within glow, makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift used her RMS Living Luminizer ($38) multiple ways. First, Swift combined it with concealer to form a glowy base. She then used it as a highlighter on the corners of Miranda's eyes, right at the waterlines by the tear ducts. And to add a finishing touch, Swift applied a bit of luminizer over Miranda's collarbones and shoulders.

Make Your Skin Glow in Seconds With These Luminizer Tips

BellaSugar — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:00:35 PDT

You don't have to be a fairy to have luminous, glowing skin. All you need is a great luminizer. Just a little bit creates a gorgeous lit-from-within look, and it's incredibly versatile. (Fuller-looking lips, anyone?) The key, as always, is proper application - and fortunately, this is one makeup product that anyone can master. A little goes a long way, so to avoid looking the part of Sookie Stackhouse's shiny fairy nightmare, watch Susan explain how to use luminizer to light up your look.

Bella's September Must Haves

BellaSugar — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:00:01 PDT

Welcome to September, one of the most exciting months of the year for beauty and fashion. It's a time of new palettes, new products, and new trends that are sure to delight and get you in the mood for the cool weather to come. So what should you be looking out for this month? We've gathered 10 of our favorite ways to launch yourself into the new season stylishly.

5 Easy Ways to Update Your Look

BellaSugar — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:20 PDT

Fall is almost upon us, and with it will come new color trends, hairstyles, and tons of fun, exciting products. But just because there are a million things out there, that doesn't mean you should have to spend a million dollars on them. If you're trying to get a hot look for less, we've got some suggestions on what you can do to get plenty of fashion cred (and have fun with your makeup) without going into debt. So to find out what to do, just keep reading

How to Pick the Right Luminizer

BellaSugar — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:00:18 PDT

Using luminizer can take you from looking halfway hungover to fab in just a couple minutes if you know how to use it. But even if you're armed with mad luminizing skills, getting the right texture and formula for your particular illuminating needs can be tricky. To take the guesswork out of finding the product that's right for you, just keep reading.

How (and Why) to Use a Luminizer

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:00:05 PDT

Luminizer is one of those things professional makeup artists are always talking about using, but it doesn't make the essential-product list for most women. The thing is, it definitely should be, because luminizer is one of the smartest products around. So to find out what luminizer can actually do for you, and how you can use it to look fabulous, just keep reading.

A Simple Trick to Look Less Tired

BellaSugar — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:13 PST

Without concealer, I look like Uncle Fester. Ergo, concealer is my friend. My very, very good friend. Once you know how to conceal dark circles, you're well on your way to looking like you've just had a full night's sleep.

But here's a little trick to look not just well-rested, but absolutely glowing. After applying concealer, dab a few drops of liquid luminizer (such as Smashbox Artificial Light) underneath your eyes, moving to the outer corners of your eyes, and near the brow line. You don't need much, and the idea is to pat and dab the luminizer rather than rub it in. The light-reflecting pigments will bounce light off of your skin, making your entire eye area appear brighter - and you'll look 100% bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. (OK, maybe not bushy-tailed, but one out of two isn't bad.)

Last-Minute Valentine's Day Beauty Tricks

BellaSugar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:00:14 PST

Got a big date tonight but no time to stop off at home and primp beforehand? Don't sweat it. Here are three products you can throw in your purse to help you create a red-hot Valentine's Day look that will take you from day to night.

Red lipstick: If there's any day to wear red, this is it. I like Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Autumn, a slightly shimmery blue-red shade that you can use to stain your lips and cheeks during the day and then layer in the evening for an intensified, seductive look .
Liquid luminizer: Benefit Hollywood Glo highlighting lotion has golden undertones as opposed to pink or peach, so it will give you a natural-looking radiance. Apply a small amount to your nose, temples and cheekbones - and to super-size your sex appeal, smooth some along your collarbones, shoulders and cleavage.
Scented body lotion:Try something obviously seductive like Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Body Lotion. Not only will help to smooth out your skin at the eleventh hour, but it will also double as a fragrance. A scented moisturizer dilutes the strong smell of perfume and gives off the illusion that your body smells good all over.

Shine vs. Sheen: Mimic the Look of Natural Skin

BellaSugar — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:10:22 PST

These pictures of actress Ali Larter are stunning; it looks like she drank the fountain of youth! I love the way her skin has a natural sheen without having any kind of glitter or shimmer to it. MAC Pro artist James Molloy was just telling me that great makeup mimics skin's natural texture, and we all know that skin has a little bit of shine to it.

I thought I'd introduce two shine-enhancing products that are must-haves among makeup artists to help you recreate this look at home.

Lancôme Ombre Glacée ($22) is a light-reflecting illuminator for the eyes and face. When I first saw it, I practically jumped out of my skin from its powerful iridescence, but as played with it more and more, I realized that if you use a little bit (you only need one to two dots for your whole face) it can transform your complexion.

Ombre Glacée was originally created in a colored eye shadow, but the latest variation is part of the L.U.C.I Collection and can be used on your eyes, face, and decolletage.

For one more shine-enhancing product

read more. MAC Strobe Cream ($29.50) is one of the staples that a makeup artist always keeps on hand, and it is popular backstage at fashion shows season after season. This instant pick-me-up contains green tea and tons of vitamins to moisten, freshen and revitalize tired, dull, and flat skin. You can use it over, under, or mixed into your foundation (one part strobe cream, three parts foundation) for a gorgeous glow.
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Luxurious Liquid Luminizers, Part III: Drugstore Brands

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:21:33 PST

Welcome to the third and final installment of Luxurious Liquid Luminizers. This segment features my favorite drugstore brands which give you the same type of gorgeous glow at a fraction of the cost!

Bare It All Lustrous Lotion by Revlon, $13, is a limited edition with its own special carved out area in the Revlon section of your drugstore. It is a unique formula made from ultra refined pearls that is easily blend-able. You can either use it alone, or mix it into your foundation for all over illumination. Available in four shades; peachy tease, buff love, pinkaboo and goldilooks.

For more luxurious liquid luminizer drugstore brands,

read more Neutrogena Shimmer Sheers All Over Color, $8.19, creates the most subtle of highlights on your face. It is made from a weightless and sheer oil free, fragrance free, non-sticky and non-greasy formula. It contains anti-oxidants, aloe vera and vitamins A and E to help nourish your skin. Also, it won't clog your pores. Available in six shades.
Almay Face Brightener, $12.49, is a lightweight and sheer SPF 15 moisturizer with light reflecting crystals. It is intended to even out your skin tone as well as revitalize dehydrated skin. It is oil free and contains aloe vera and vitamins A and E so even the most sensitive skin can handle this one. Available in three neutral shades.