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We Put 3 Long-Wear Lip Colors to the Test

BellaSugar — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:01:23 PST

Long-lasting lipstick comes in handy for plenty of situations: date nights, birthdays, weddings, and any other time reapplying is a problem. But which ones really stick around as promised? We tried a bevy of long-wear lip colors to see which ones stood the test of time and found three with staying power that will thrill any lipstick lover.

Learn the Tricks to Wearing Bold Lip Color

BellaSugar — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:01:20 PST

Having a fresh face doesn't mean that you have to leave off the lipstick. Spring runways like Jason Wu, Christian Dior, and Anna Sui featured lips with bold, brilliant colors. In this video, David Hernandez, Pro Educator for Make Up For Ever, shows what it takes to create a clean, on-trend look with a pop of color.

What We're Sweet On: A Just-the-Right-Fit Kit

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:47:43 PST

If complexion perfection is your obsession, Make Up For Ever's HD Complexion Starter Kit ($79) is calling your name. The Sephora-exclusive set packages the brand's oil-free primer, invisible finishing powder, a kabuki brush, and one Invisible Cover Foundation - in the shade that suits you, of course. (There are 26, so there's something to match every skin tone.) This satin-finish foundation has earned a fervent cult following for its ability to cover imperfections without looking masklike, and it's particularly good at making blemishes seem to disappear. Not everyone can have flawless skin, but with the right tools, just about anyone can fake it.

This Look Is the Last Word in New Year's Eve Glitter and Glamour

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:23:25 PST

New Year's Eve calls for more than just your every night smoky eyes and red lips, and we have just the jaw-dropping look to inspire you. Watch Make Up For Ever pro David Hernandez create the ultimate sexy, sparkly look, using everything from glitter to crystals, false lashes, and some serious liquid liner. Let this fantasy look inspire you for Dec. 31 and beyond.

You Can Make Your Makeup Glow Under Black Light

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:52:48 PDT

Fluorescent makeup looks great under the black lights at clubs, but it generally comes in colors you might not want to be wearing once the house lights come on (or out to dinner beforehand, for that matter). And that's why Make Up For Ever Fluo Night Black Light Pigment ($31) is so smart. It's just a fine powder that you mix into whatever makeup you're applying, and it glows under black lights without changing your makeup colors. So you can go from looking pretty and polished to totally wild with the flick of a light switch, or even create "hidden" designs or messages that won't show up until you hit the UV. A little goes a long way, too, so a small jar should last you through months of Friday nights.

Source: Make Up For Ever

BellaSugar's April Must Haves

BellaSugar — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:30:48 PDT

While April may bring us plenty of shenanigans at the start, by the end of the month, we'll all be witnessing something a bit more staid: the royal wedding. So get ready for a few seasonal showers, celebratory events, and rising temperatures by putting a spring in your step with a few of our beauty must haves.

See Makeup Ads - Without Retouching!

BellaSugar — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:20:36 PDT

Retouching is everywhere, but not in these ads. Make Up For Ever's new campaign is its first to ditch Photoshop. Instead, it's showing off its line of HD makeup in ads made without the touch-ups ubiquitous in the beauty industry. Sure, the women featured are stunning in the first place. And yes, great lighting, top stylists, and professional makeup artists help a lot. Still, how refreshing is it to see an honest view of what products can do - not to mention women who look real instead of digitally "perfected"? If you're in love with these makeup looks, you can create them with these guides. What do you think of this effort?

Get Britney's "Hold It Against Me" Makeup Look

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:15:14 PST

Britney Spears's new video, Hold It Against Me, is rumored to have $500,000 worth of product placement in it. But honestly, when it comes to her makeup, we can get behind Britney's choice. She's shown applying a Bella favorite: Make Up For Ever's Aqua Cream in Steel, a silvery gray shimmer. (The highly pigmented, no-budge formula is a favorite of stylist Rachel Zoe, too.) Makeup artist David Hernandez has created a detailed step-by-step guide to getting Brit's look from the video. For the tutorial, keep reading.

Glee's Makeup Artist Reveals Backstage Beauty Tips and Tricks

Jaime Richards — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:22:18 PST

Ever wonder how characters like Rachel Berry, Quinn Fabray, and Mercedes Jones always seem to have flawless-looking skin with just the perfect amount of luminescence? It's due in part to the skilled work of Glee's head makeup artist, Eryn Krueger Mekash. Mekash, who has worked on films like Whip It and Eat Pray Love, recently revealed her tips and tricks on what goes down behind the scenes of the popular show. From acne cover-up techniques to her advice for getting the Glee look at home, find out what she had to say when you keep reading.

A Look at 4 Burlesque-Inspired Beauty Products

Jaime Richards — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:00:25 PST

With the release of Alice in Wonderland earlier this year came plenty of beauty products inspired by the flick. And with the premiere of Cher and Christina Aguilera's Burlesque on Wednesday, various beauty brands are getting in on the hip-swinging action, offering up several products in conjunction with the film. Check them out now, and be sure to vote on your favorite at the end.