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Doing Drugstore: Revlon Universal Points Sharpener
Some were just too ill equipped for the job — like the one that was too small. Others were just dull and made an unnecessary mess. Then, there was the poor one that suffered "accidental death by stiletto" during one particular mad morning gotta get to work rush.
BellaSugar's Guide To Makeup Sharpeners
I hope that you've all enjoyed this mini-series on make up sharpeners. Although tools of the trade aren't as exciting as new colors or collections, these little gadgets are what helps make makeup application and beautiful. Check out my four-post list of makeup sharpeners that have been created to fit the range of jumbo to standard eye, lip, brow, and cheek pencils on the market.
Tools of the Trade, Part III: Estee Lauder Triple Chambered Pencil Sharpener
We've now seen some really cool dual makeup pencil sharpeners in square and round shapes, but this sharpener is a cut above the rest! Estee Lauder recently created this Triple Chamber Pencil Sharpener ($5) to fit any and all sizes of makeup pencils.
It's got all the features of the products we love and more.
Tools of the Trade, Part II: Square Dual Pencil Sharpeners
Welcome back to my series on dual chambered makeup pencil sharpeners. Yesterday we looked conical shaped sharpeners, and today we are checking out some of the new square shaped sharpeners on the market. These sharpeners are great for the wide assortment of standard and thick makeup pencils.
Tools of the Trade, Part I: Conical Dual Pencil Sharpeners
Here's a market I've bet you've never tapped into: dual makeup pencil sharpeners. There are tons of 'em out there! In fact, I was astonished to see different shapes, sizes and prices on these basic little gadgets.
Bellissima! DuWop's Beauty Blade
To look great, you've got to have the right tools of the trade. Consider the latest creation from DuWop, the Beauty Blade ($11).
Not only does this chic-looking sharpener help create cutting-edge eye and lip lines, but it's also the world's first sharpener with anti-bacterial polymers built into the hardware.
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How to Wear Glittery Liner in a Classy Way
Who ever said that glittery makeup is only reserved for the middle-school crowd? At last night's New York premiere of Amelia, it definitely wasn't Hilary Swank. Wearing an unexpected silvery-blue shadow on both her upper and lower lash lines to coordinate with her steely blue-green gown, Hilary proves that sparkling, shimmery finishes don't have to look cheesy.
These Glosses Give You the Thrill(er) of the Chase
Here's a new weapon for your beauty arsenal — Poppy King's pencils packing punchy hues for her Lipstick Queen collection. The Chinatown line was inspired both by the NYC neighborhood housing their offices and the Roman Polanski mystery of the same name.
Instead of a standard tube or pot, they're thick pencils ($20 each) with draw-on gloss.
Battle of the Drugstore Eyeliners: Almay Vs. Revlon's ColorStay
Faced with similar products and similar promises, what's a bargain hunter to do? For the sake of comparing apples to apples (instead of a splurge with a steal), I picked up both the Almay and Revlon long-wear eye liners each promising to last 16 hours. I planned a couple days to test these out but, at the end, I'm still undecided.
Oh Dear! Another Sugar Girl Beauty Interview
So I'll let you in on a little secret. I'm the beauty-obsessed one here, but DearSugar often shows me up. Her long hair always looks perfect, and she can do a smoky eye like a professional makeup artist.
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