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Mascara Mania, Part III: The Best Drugstore Brands

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:51:44 -0800

Since you guys have loved Parts I and II of my New Mascara Mania series, I've decided to bring you Mascara Mania, Part III: Drugstore Brands, in response to several reader requests for the best budget options. Here's a list of my favorites from both old and new products.

Physicians Formula F.L.A.T. Fabulously Long And Thick Mascara is the ultimate full-coverage mascara. Its customized brush has both long and short bristles to really grab hold of every lash for maximum results. It even has a handy mirror built right into the back of the shaft! Buy it here for $6.95.

How could any drugstore mascara post overlook L'Oreal's trusty line? My favorite happens to be the oldie-but-goodie,L'Oreal Voluminous Original Volume Building Mascara. This original formula really lengthens and thickens, separating each and every lash. Plus, it won't clump, flake or cake, and it also keeps your lashes soft. Buy it here for $6.99.

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Maybelline Illegal Lengths Mascara gives you unbelievably long looking lashes. It goes on smoothly while separating and conditioning all of your lashes. I personally love the medium consistency of it and find that a tube lasts quite a long time. Buy it here for $5.89.

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara makes lashes lush and full. When you are going for that smoky eye look, this is what you'll want to grab! It won't smudge or run, and it washes off with no problems if you use a little cleanser and water. Buy it here for $5.79.

The Latest in Lash Extending Mascaras

BellaSugar — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:33:46 -0800

These fabulous lash extending mascaras will take you to the extreme. Not only do they make your eyes pop, but you won't need falsies to create that traffic stopping bold eye! Here's a look at three of the newest long wearing, lash building mascaras on the market.

Too Faced Lash Injection, $19.50, was developed with a super sized brush as well as a one of a kind 3D formula that builds tubes around each lash to add length and volume. The formula also includes jojoba and vitamin E to help prevent breakage. Available in pitch black only.

Lash Fusion™ Micro-Technology™ Pure Protein Lash Plump, $39, is a heck of a lot more than just a mouthful to say! It's a technologically advanced time release mascara that plumps, strengthens, protects and shines your lashes. The secret ingredient is hydrolyzed keratin which adheres to your lashes when it comes into contact with water. It is all weather and water-resistant and is available in black and brown/black.

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LORAC Publicity Stunt Lashes Long-Wearing Mascara, $18.50, is another fantastic smudge, weather and waterproof mascara designed to lengthen, moisturize and improve the elasticity of your lashes. Get this -- it is intended to stay on for three straight days without flaking, whoa! Available in black and brown.

Why stop now? Keep clicking to find out how to get your free Cover Girl Lash Exact Mascara! Also check out some other mascara mania posts to find out about all of the great designer and drugstore brands I've written about previously.

Giorgio Armani Bronze Mania 2008 Ochra Collection

BellaSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:27 -0700

New from Giorgio Armani Beauty is the 2008 Bronze Mania 2008 Ochra Collection. This sultry group of treats is made up of six skin tints, a pinky-bronze fluid sheer luminizer, two lipsticks, four lip shimmers, and a brown mascara.

However, the most buzz-worthy item is definitely the Magnificent Mediterranean Palette ($85). Inside of the sleek round black compact you'll find a mirror, four shimmery eye shadows (on the top level) and a sheer bronzer (on the bottom level). Once again, you can see Sasha Pivovarova modeling the collection, and might I add that she looks H-O-T!

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Skin Tints: ($55) helps create a wash of natural looking sun-kissed color all over your face. They are available in six sexy shades that can be worn all year round.
Mediterranean Palette: ($85) houses four metallic gold eye shadows and a medium, shimmery sheer bronzer.
Fluid Sheer: ($55) is an illuminating veil of color for your face. Use #3 all over or on your cheekbones for an added touch of pinky-bronze.
Sheer Lipstick: ($25) is moisturizing and creamy lipstick that has added two new colors (#5 and #18) to its kind.
Lip Shimmer: ($26) is a sparkling, iridescent and smooth lip gloss. The four new shades (#50, #51, #52 and #53), are a welcome addition to the group.
Maestro Mascara: ($26) is a mascara favorite. Aside from black, it is now also available in a medium brown color.

Best of Bella, 6/1

BellaSugar — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:00:24 -0700

It's SATC mania! Browse the awkward hair and makeup looks from the show...
And see the hair and makeup looks from Sugar's SATC party and the famous foursome's premiere.
Test your beauty trivia from the show, too!
Looking for a new mascara? I've highlighted the top five mascaras, with options for every budget.
Amy Keller, beauty director of Allure, talks about how to become a beauty editor - and so much more.
It's not even summer, but Chanel's about to launch a solid-gold fall makeup collection.
Does this drugstore lip color live up to its promises? See how it held up after a day of gluttony.
A self-tanner from Victoria's Secret provides pretty good results. Check out the before-and-after photos.
Do you really need an eye cream? The answer, revealed!
Is it a beauty product or Madonna song? Take the quiz!
Fun video: Go to a makeup factory to see how it's all made.
Oh, Beyonce, what are you doing with that oddball hairstyle?

Come back later today for all the beauty coverage from the MTV Movie Awards!

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Summer 2007 Giorgio Armani Bronze Mania Collection

BellaSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:00:39 -0700

The 2007 summer collection from Giorgio Armani Beauty is called Bronze Mania. It was inspired by the colors of the glorious beaches, vast sands and bright prominent flowers of the Mediterranean. Comprised of golds, chocolates, reds and mauves, everything has a metallic sheen to make your summer skin glisten.

The limited edition collection includes a new Shine Lipstick ($25) two new Lip Shimmers ($26), a redding brown Maestro Mascara ($26), three new Golden Eye Shadows ($24), Bronze Mania Face and Body Gel ($80), a double cream blush compact called Bronzing Face Duo ($65) and two shades of cream to powder Summer Foundation ($55).

The last product in the collection is the Gold Mediterranean Palette ($85). The top level includes four eye shadows formulated with mother-of-pearl in gold copper brown, orange gold, nude gold beige and sparkling gold earth and the bottom level houses a sheer powder bronzer. All of the products are an absolutely stunning and worthwhile summer indulgence!

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Model of the Week: Izabel Goulart

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:55:22 -0700

This week I am featuring one more stunning Victoria's Secret Angel. I've asked her the same five questions as I have in the past to reveal her best beauty secrets!

Here's a little bit of history about Izabel. She was born October 23, 1984 in São Carlos (a part of São Paulo), Brazil. She comes from a large family of five brothers and one sister. She was discovered when a hairdresser saw her shopping for groceries with her mother and encouraged her to model. She then moved to São Paulo to pursue modeling more seriously.

However, during her first ever runway appearance modeling swim suits, her bikini top fell off and the audience caught a peep show! Izabel exhibited composure and maturity and this incident actually helped jump start her career.

You may recognize her from her pictures in French and Japanese Vogue, Numero, Marie Claire, and Elle. She has also starred in ad campaigns for La Senza, Poko Pano, Valfrance, Express, Cori, Forum, Pollini and Pura Mania.

She just shot a campaign for Iodice and next week, she will have her first real acting cameo on the HBO show Entourage. Also, Izabel was named #18 in Esquire Magazine's annual list of 100 things, people, ideas, and trends you need to know. This model is here to stay!

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What is your secret to beautiful skin?
Never sleep with makeup on; you've always got to wash it off with something gentle. Also, every three to four days I do a deep conditioning hair mask and a face mask.

What is the one product that you can't live without?
Black mascara.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Sleep! I love to sleep late, and I rarely have the chance to.

What is your favorite drugstore product?
Smiths Rosebud Salve. It's a cure-all for anything that ever feels dry, especially my lips.

Happiness is...
IG: Having time to spend with my family and my dog Peter Pan.

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