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New Product Alert: Nars The Multiple in Orgasm

BellaSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:00:28 -0700

OH! YES! BABY! As part of its Holiday 2007 collection, Nars has created a new Multiple highlighter stick ($36.50 at Sephora) in the legendary cult favorite shade Orgasm - a color that has remained one of the company's best sellers since it was launched.

This creamy, shimmery pinky-peach highlighter/blush seems to fall somewhere between other Multiples South Beach and Maldives (I told you I'm a beauty junkie).

Typically this shade looks the most flattering on ladies with olive skin, but trust me when I say that this color somehow manages to flatter all shades of skin: its famous fans range from SJP to Marcia Cross to Jennifer Lopez. Get your credit cards ready, because once you see this mind blowing, earth shattering, toe-curling color, it's bound to fly off the shelves!

Beauty Marked: A Cream Blush For The Perfect Flush

BellaSugar — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:24:33 -0800

Ever since I saw that au naturale picture of the oh so gorgeous Gisele Bundchen walking her dogs along the Hudson River in NYC, I've been trying to find a comparable blush to attain her natural looking winter flush.

Since my cheeks get more dry than normal during the winter months, I try to use a cream blush to add a dewy texture to my skin. I bought MAC Blush Creme but as I mentioned, it made me break out and now I don't want to go near it again!

I asked you all to go beauty marking with me to help find the perfect cream blush for the perfect flush, that won't irritate my skin. To see all the cream blushes you've chosen click here.

Beauty Mark #1, found by WhiplashGirlChild, is a Victoria's Secret Sexy Little Things Naughty Little Me Blushing Stick, $15. It's a gel based formula that adds a rosy and natural color to create the perfect flush!

For a couple of more cream blushes, read more

Beauty Mark #2, found by lilxmissxmolly is called Creme Blush by Lola Cosmetics, $20. It will set your cheeks aglow! Just dab on a tiny bit of this oil free blush and blend it in small circles on the apples of your cheeks.

Beauty Mark #3, found by JessNess is Nars the Multiple, $36.50. This is the original all-in-one, cream-to-powder, multi-purpose makeup blush/highlighter. Available in 12 shades.

Get Catherine Keener's Sundance Glow

BellaSugar — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:00 -0800

Catherine Keener always looks fresh-faced and glowing, and lucky for us, celebrity makeup artist, Nick Barose, who did the actress's makeup at the Sundance premiere of Please Give over the weekend, has shared his tips for getting the look. "If the skin looks hydrated, especially in this extreme-cold weather, then the rest of your makeup will look great," he said.

To give Catherine's skin a healthy glow pre-makeup, he used Skyn Iceland Pure Cloud Cream ($75), and for the eyes, Barose left on the Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels ($45) for 10 minutes to prevent creasing. To find out how to get the rest of Catherine's rosy glow, just keep reading.

Enter to Win a Dream Prize of NARS Beauty!

BellaSugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:30:38 -0800

This year is the 15th anniversary for one of our favorite beauty brands, NARS! Our friends at Sephora want you to celebrate in style, so this week they're giving away a Thanksgiving-worthy cornucopia of products. This week's lucky winner will receive:

The Everlasting Love 15 Year Anniversary Palette - 10 of NARS's most gorgeous shades, assembled to create a full look and the perfect smoky eye.
The Multiple Coffret- Three shades of the versatile Multiple, which can be used on eyes, cheeks, and lips for a shimmering, glowing complexion worthy of any afternoon tryst.
The Drop Dead Gorgeous Gift Set - Four lovely nail polish shades from NARS's luxe lacquer collection.

To enter, just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PST on Sunday, Nov. 29, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a PopSugar Community member to enter. So if you're not already one, register now. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to the PopSugar Community for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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How-To: Rihanna's Fashion-Forward Holiday Look

BellaSugar — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Rihanna arrived at the VEVO launch event looking stunning as usual (speaking of stunning, did you see this interesting look on Victoria Beckham?). Rihanna's festive gold sparkle eye shadow and coordinating bold cranberry lip isflattering on almost anybody with neutral or warm undertones, and it's modern without losing its fun factor. To find out how to get the look, just read more.

Love It or Hate It: A Rainbow of Colors at Derek Lam

BellaSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0700

With the rainbow of colors featured at Derek Lam for his showing at 2010 New York Fashion Week, I think we all sensed a bit of an '80s vibe. Tom Pecheux for NARS Cosmetics created this vivid look. "I wanted to dot the lips red with my fingers rather than draw a straight line of color," he said. "Instead, I chose to do that with the eyes. I love when the multiple colors are drawn straight across and outward for a very tribal effect . . . It was Coney Island chic," he added. Of course, runway looks are meant to look a bit extreme, but could you see yourself wearing a more toned-down, less heavy-handed version? I have to confess; I most certainly can.

BellaSugar Giveaways Winners List

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:24:05 -0700

Per BellaSugar contest rules, winning entries are chosen at random. Winners must claim their prize within three (3) business days after the date of notification of such prize. A contest winner's failure to respond to the prize notification within the specified three (3) business days will be considered such contest winner's forfeiture of the prize and an alternate winner may be selected from the pool of eligible entries. If an entrant is found to be ineligible, an alternate winner may also be selected from the pool of eligible entries. All registrations must include entrant's valid email address.

Here is the most recent list of confirmed winners. Congratulations to the following:

GO SMiLE Touch Up

Current giveaway

NARS Beauty Prize

Waiting to hear from winner

Perfekt Beauty Eye Gel

Waiting to hear from all winners

Peter Thomas Roth Brow Conditioner

Waiting to hear from all winners

Tarte Treasure Chest

Waiting to hear from all winners

Make Up For Ever Eye Makeup Set

Hurdler4eva

Benefit BADgal and Tinted Love

rubykiwi
hil34
myntric
Swangeese
buffyanne
Cappie
HSlater351

Bare Escentuals Happiness Collection, Radiance Rocks, Buxom Babes About Town, and Extreme Glimmers

Citgirl

Two Faced Glamour Revolution, Lash Injection Mascara, and LashLight Mascara

Monday: Melan26
Tuesday: Bsboop
Wednesday: Mommy2libras
Thursday: Js22
Friday: Nightshift
Saturday: Amyd29
Sunday: Pcmiller

Korres Cream

Monday: Pamtufts
Tuesday: Minka
Wednesday: Stacyrabt
Thursday: Xtinabeena
Friday: Ktownpolarbear
Saturday: Caseycupcake
Sunday: Jilltonja

AmorePacific Products

Jessilyn 24

Philosophy Makeup Products

Monday: Khana
Tuesday: Garlandofroses
Wednesday: Pacenerd
Thursday: Scully
Friday: Ketsil
Saturday: Allc
Sunday: Ktc71

Imju Mascaras Giveaway

Tiffie555

Anastasia Eyebrow Products

Monday: Bailaoragaditana
Tuesday: Kvelchoff
Wednesday: Lakegirl25
Thursday: Redjen
Friday: Ellen85000
Saturday: Monag3
Sunday: Janieluten49

bareMinerals Matte Foundation

Girl85

Trio of Lancôme Products

Monday: Ohshnappp
Tuesday: Amrpw
Wednesday: Ruthing73
Thursday: Penguin28
Friday: Thousandfold
Saturday: Ressiepooh
Sunday: Mlswin

Murad Acne Products Set

Pwhite98270

Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral Powder

Monday: ImmaDiva
Tuesday: Iamthoreau13
Wednesday: Babysnaggy
Thursday: Kty
Friday: Marshmelly411
Saturday: Amos404
Sunday: Ginia504

Hourglass Cosmetics Prizes

Lisa871983

DiorShow Mascara, Iconic Waterproof Mascara, and Lip Polish

Monday: Flatteries
Tuesday: Lyciccaglione
Wednesday: Mizdiz444
Thursday: Dimpleyy
Friday: Roxanne678
Saturday: Jean8
Sunday: Kngmckellar

Tarte MultiplEYE Lash Enhancer and Lights, Camera, Lashes!

Monday: Mscc
Tuesday: Bailaoragaditana
Wednesday: Nikisix
Thursday: Bingbingboom
Friday: Sofi
Saturday: M86gator
Sunday: Janeajlc

Sephora Face Quenchers Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler

Monday: Redfuzzycow
Tuesday: Adrian44
Wednesday: Supalola
Thursday: Hilahat
Friday: Majorcat
Saturday: Lori+Gragg
Sunday: Hyzenthlay20

Oscar Blandi Root Touch-Up and Highlighting Pens

Lilprisci

Sephora Lashstash Mascara Deluxe Sampler

Monday: Lani97
Tuesday: Tiffanys819
Wednesday: Misformargaret
Thursday: Katyelwell
Friday: Marshmelly411
Saturday: Girl85
Sunday: Osugirl

Benefit Prize Package

1955nurse

Make Up For Ever Primer, Foundation, Powder, and Kabuki Brush

Monday: Maj783
Tuesday: Kiyana
Wednesday: Jmahurin40
Thursday: Dove1960
Friday: Carson11
Saturday: Princessgouveia
Sunday: Leslievanhouten

RareMinerals Blemish Therapy and Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips

Monday, 6/1: Emial75
Tuesday, 6/2: Caseycupcake
Wednesday, 6/3: Mash1195
Thursday, 6/4: Lynne08
Friday, 6/5: Simoneymonie
Saturday, 6/6: Lindasmaggie
Sunday, 6/7: AmberHoney

Pacifica Prize Package from Sephora

Week of 5/25: Caite

Bare Escentuals Siren of the Sea Hydrating and Brightening Collection from Sephora

Monday, 5/18: Mreeves11
Tuesday, 5/19: Bsmrekar
Wednesday, 5/20: Sare222
Thursday, 5/21: Cko444
Friday, 5/22: Jiiams
Saturday, 5/23: Gaytillman
Sunday, 5/24: Mengyuan

Korres Prize Package from Sephora

Week of 5/11: Thehappyone

Oscar Blandi Products from Sephora

Monday, 5/4: Pamelaschmidt
Tuesday, 5/5: Misslilad
Wednesday, 5/6: Hannahsnow
Thursday, 5/7: Tlcfromtn
Friday, 5/8: Faylinn
Saturday, 5/9: MsHalo6
Sunday, 5/10 Tawnjun

Kate Summerville Products from Sephora

Week of 4/27: Echidna

Bliss Products From Sephora

Monday, 4/20: Jenlbish
Tuesday, 4/21: Shans99
Wednesday, 4/22: Kiyana
Thursday, 4/23: KelR1
Friday, 4/24: Ddvice
Saturday, 4/25: Kwils
Sunday, 4/26: Rachelily

Boscia Prize Package From Sephora

Week of 4/13: AlexandraBeth

Loaded Gift Bag From the CEW Product Demonstration
Winners to be contacted

Nars Orgasm/Laguna Blush Bronzer Duo and Orgasm Nail Polish Set

Monday, 4/6: AAC
Tuesday, 4/7: Xtinasf
Wednesday, 4/8: J4mom
Thursday, 4/9: Scorkhill
Friday, 4/10: Pavla
Saturday, 4/11: Kiyana
Sunday, 4/12: Sachima

Tarte Prize Package from Sephora

Week of 3/30: Lindazenk

Paul Mitchell Styling Tools
Winner to be contacted

Korres Face Primer and Wild Rose Triple Benefits Color Collection From Sephora

Monday, 3/23: Megank08
Tuesday, 3/24: EDRing
Wednesday, 3/25: Paryjeja
Thursday, 3/26: Gigi_s
Friday, 3/27: Brittanyk
Saturday, 3/28: MShopper63
Sunday, 3/29: Ophelia1418

SkinMedica Hydrating Complex
Waiting to hear from winners

Josie Maran Cosmetics Prize Package From Sephora

Week of 3/16: Rainbowbrite7576

Imju Fiberwig Tiny Sniper Mascara, Benefit BADgal Waterproof Mascara, and LORAC Special Effects Mascara From Sephora

Monday, 3/9: Amelioratelj
Tuesday, 3/10: Pillowtalkk
Wednesday, 3/11: Agordon10
Thursday, 3/12: Swtlilchick
Friday, 3/13: Ressiepooh
Saturday, 3/14: Disneyland1200
Sunday, 3/15: Lilac100

Product Reviews $500 Gift Certificate From Benefit

Week 1: Jessane
Week 2: Brandysbug
Week 3: Cokelady40
Week 4: Saradd
Week 5: Gracechan

Lookalike Products: Creamy Shimmering Bronzing Sticks

BellaSugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:00:23 -0700

It's the season for glowing, (faux) tan skin and with all of the products on the market right now, it's easier than ever to achieve that look. However, choosing the right product can be challenging, especially when two similar items such as Nars the Multiple in St. Barth's and Vincent Longo Hydro Stick in Gold Solare exist. Both are beautiful for your eyes, cheeks, and lips, both are light in color and texture, and both create a sexy-tanned illumination on the skin. Take a look at my comparative table below to see which item I feel is more splurge worthy.

	Nars the Multiple	Vincent Longo Hydro Stick	Advantage
Texture	It has a light, cream-to-powder finish. It blends well and the color is buildable.	One strike is all you need since the color is deep. It blends well and is designed to create a wet, dewy effect. Also it has an slightly cooling effect.	Nars. I prefer the lighter color since it allows you to keep layering until you reach your desired tan.
Luminosity	Leaves a subtle, pearlized glow on your skin that catches the light but isn't too overbearing.	Has a powerful and vibrant high-shine, frosty finish.	Nars. I'm not crazy about icy frosts.
Color	Medium-taupey-bronze. Great for any skin tone.	Bronze with a twinge of orangey-copper. Great for those with olive or dark skin.	Nars. It's softer and more versatile.
Price	$37	$25	Vincent Longo by 12 bucks.

Stick It to Me: 10 Beauty Sticks For Summer

BellaSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:03:57 -0700

You've got your hot dog on a stick, cue stick, stick of butter, sunscreen on a stick and of course . . . lipstick. When it comes to beauty, I'm a fan of sticks, particularly because they often have more than one use, à la Nars the Multiple ($37), or better yet, the product itself is the applicator, so a swipe here and a dab there gets you results. Here are some more products to get you out of any sticky situation.

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The Look For Less: A Blush and Bronzer Duo

BellaSugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:00:34 -0800

The buzz around Nars Orgasm blush is huge, so much so that Nars has released multiple products based upon the peachy-pink hue. I've had my eye on the blush and bronzer duo ($37), which packages Orgasm with Laguna bronzer. Both are beautiful colors, but until I finish my full-size Orgasm blush, I can't justify buying it.

Then again, one drugstore brand is hoping you'll "cheat" with their lookalike product. To see the look for less, read more.

Eyes Lips Face clearly took a cue from Nars in creating its Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder ($3). While the shades aren't identical, they're pretty close. And at $34 less than the original, it's a recession-busting option for anyone looking for an affordable "O" glow.