Need a Laugh? Three Mirthful Beauty Options


Updated 01/21/08 9:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Need a Laugh? Three Mirthful Beauty Options

I love it when companies choose clever and uplifting product names to put a smile on your face. The theme of these items is laughter, and I think they make great gifts or pick-me-ups for yourself. Space NK Laughter Body Wash ($28) is a gentle liquid and moisturizing body wash made from fruit extracts, rosemary, lime, ginger, juniper, and rosemary. No wonder you'll want to marinate in it while Read more

Make-You-Laugh Makeup: Suggestive Names


Updated 01/05/08 9:26 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 18 comments

Make-You-Laugh Makeup: Suggestive Names

Part of the fun of shopping for makeup is checking out some of the creative, sexy and funny names that companies come up with for new products. While something like Thrrrob is outwardly sexy, some names are more discreetly suggestive. These in particular made me laugh, so I thought you might enjoy them too. The Balm Plum Your Pucker Lip Gloss in Squeeze My Lemons ($14) is a translucent and Read more

Bella Quiz: Beauty Product or Adult Movie?


Updated 07/01/08 2:15 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 88 comments

Bella Quiz: Beauty Product or Adult Movie?

We've come a long way from the days of Revlon Red. These days, makeup names are more likely to make you chortle at their cheekiness. The names are getting more and more raunchy—so raunchy, in fact, that some seem downright X-rated. Think you can guess which ones are makeup colors, and which ones are titles of "adult" movies? The quiz is 100% safe to take if you're at work—no naughty pictures Read more

Make-You-Laugh Makeup: Envy


Updated 01/18/09 12:22 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 19 comments

Make-You-Laugh Makeup: Envy

If envy is one of the seven deadly sins, I've got no shot at redemption. Cosmetics companies know that when it comes to making money, cute, clever and kitschy names help bring in the bucks. Check out these three amazing makeup products that will surely turn you green with envy too! Jealous much of my new Urban Decay Lip Envy ($17). How could I resist? This range of gel-texture and Read more

Make-You-Laugh Makeup: The Morning After


Updated 09/05/07 5:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

Make-You-Laugh Makeup: The Morning After

As we all know, makeup can really be fun. I love it when designers create humorous or sarcastic names to go along with their products—why not, right? A couple of months ago, I posted about funny face makeup names and most recently, on my journey through stores and websites searching for blue makeup, I stumbled across some pretty clever names for cosmetics that have to do with regret. I thought Read more

Funny Face! Make You Laugh Makeup


Updated 08/28/07 4:48 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Funny Face! Make You Laugh Makeup

Although we take our makeup very seriously over here at FabSugar, these goofy named lip glosses and lipsticks are sure to make you Giggle! Check out these lovely products for your laughing lips. Chanel Glossimer LipGloss in Giggle, $25 is a nude, mauvy-brown gloss with high shine. It's not too thick and goopy and it's also a sheer, without any glitter in it. Due to its water-resistant Read more

Femmephobia: "Girls Are Gross" Writ Large


Updated 04/20/12 7:38 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

What Is Femmephobia?

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ozy Frantz explains the difference between fear and hatred of women, and the more common fear and hatred of anything feminine. When I was a freshman in high school, I and my friends were Cool Chicks. We weren't like those other girls, the ones who were passive and weak and giggled and watched romantic Read more

Anna Faris: How Sun Damage Made Me Change My Ways


Updated 03/30/12 2:52 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Anna Faris on Skin Cancer, Jergens, and Beauty

How can you not love Anna Faris? She made us laugh in films such as The House Bunny, Lost in Translation, and the Scary Movie franchise, and now there's something else to love. Anna is partnering with Jergens to help raise funds for the Skin Cancer Foundation as the face of the beauty brand's Places You'll Glow campaign. Anna admits she hasn't always practiced safe sunning in the past, but after Read more

Meryl Streep on Oscar "Streep Fatigue" and Having Everything She Ever Dreamed Of


Updated 03/01/12 1:14 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Meryl Streep Talks "Streep Fatigue" at the Oscars

Meryl Streep pulled out a major upset at the Oscars tonight when she beat out Viola Davis for best actress. It marks Streep's third Oscar (and 17th nomination!), but being a seasoned veteran didn't stop her from showing her excitement backstage in the press room. Streep joked about The Academy being sick of her, gave advice for young women, and talked about why she doesn't take anything for Read more

Tina Fey Talks Beauty in Her New Book


Updated 04/19/11 10:30 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Tina Fey Talks Beauty in Her New Book, Bossypants

We're excited to present this story from Allure! I'll admit that my girl-crush on Tina Fey has only intensified after reading her new book, Bossypants. It had me laughing like a crazy person on the subway because she's so willing to divulge her nerdy proclivities (as a kid, she relaxed after school by putting on a colonial costume) and her beauty struggles (though, for the record, she's adamant Read more