Bon Sante: Natural Makeup at Drugstore Prices


Updated 12/16/10 6:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Sante Cosmetics Introduces Drugstore Priced Natural Makeup to the US

Until very recently, I'd never heard of Sante, an organic makeup and skin care brand from Germany that's just launched in the US. The brand is BDIH certified, which means that it uses natural materials and considers the biological impact of its products, and it's also got a nice, low price point. I especially like the Eyeliner Pencil in Metallic Blue ($10). I use it to waterline my upper and Read more

Making Mineral Makeup


Updated 01/27/10 5:33 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

What Is in Mineral Makeup and How It's Made

Ever wonder what's actually in your makeup and how it's made? Then you've come to the right place, especially if you're curious about what, exactly, is in that wondrously effective mineral makeup of yours, and how it's put together. It's actually extremely simple, and easy enough that you could make it on your own if you felt like it. So to find out what goes into making mineral makeup, just Read more

The Natural, Week 4.5: The Real Smoky Eye


Updated 01/22/10 6:27 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 23 comments

Make Your Own Eyeliner Tutorial

As promised, the other night I made my own eyeliner from a recipe given to me by reader Little Pepper. It sounded pretty simple; just burn an almond and use the soot to make eyeliner. Turns out, things require a bit more prep than that, but the results were lovely: a highly pigmented carbon black that was very smooth and not at all irritating. I modified the recipe a little bit and created this Read more

Trend Alert: The No-Makeup Makeup Look


Updated 03/27/08 5:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 29 comments

Trend Alert: The No-Makeup Makeup Look

Looking fresh-faced and made-under is the look of the season. Although it appears to be effortless, there's still plenty of makeup needed to create this "naturally" gorgeous glow. The look, as seen on these models and socialites, is easy enough to create and will certainly shave minutes off of your beauty routine. Here are a few tips and product suggestions to help you achieve this look at Read more

Trend Alert: Natural Makeup and Glowing Skin


Updated 06/14/07 7:15 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Trend Alert: Natural Makeup and Glowing Skin

Summertime means increased humidity and low-maintenance makeup. So it's no surprise that so many celebrities were stepping out this week wearing very natural, dewy looks. First, there was Jessica Biel at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards, then Kate Bosworth glowed at the Whitney art benefit, and Helena Christensen showed up at Cartier's LoveCharity event looking shiny and new. It's easy to get the Read more

How to Manage Sweat During Your Workout


Updated 05/20/12 3:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Combat Sweat During a Workout

I love a workout that makes me sweat — it means I'm helping my heart stay healthy and burning calories at the same time. But a sweaty workout does have its downside. Here's how to manage your sweat while you work out. Save your pores: You know to towel off after a particularly grueling workout, but it's also important to have a clean face before you start your workout; sweating through dirt Read more

Are Your Undertones Warm or Cool? Take the Quiz to Find Out


Updated 05/17/12 9:25 AM · Posted by · 42 comments

Warm or a Cool Undertones Quiz

Have you ever wondered which makeup colors would complement your own skin, hair, and eye colors? Back in the '80s, a huge movement existed that used seasons to determine just that. Were you a Winter or a Summer? And what color palettes would go with said season? On and on the process went — there were even swatch books with fabric samples carefully customized by a color expert so that the Read more

Get Natural-Hair Inspiration From the Stars


Updated 05/11/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 11, 2012

See 23 celebrities with beautiful natural hair — Stylelist No more tanning allowed for the infamous tan mom — Styleite Go nautical with this mermaid braid how-to — Refinery 29 Hillary Clinton does the no-makeup trend — HuffPost Style Check out photos from an East Village Maybelline ad shoot — The Cut View the Nars and Andy Warhol collection . . . or the logo, at least — Racked Read more

Christine Taylor on Organic Beauty, Her Must Haves, and Nighttime Hair Routine


Updated 05/10/12 2:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christine Taylor's Skin Care and Beauty Tips

Actress Christine Taylor has signed on to be the spokeswoman for organic skin care line Nourish, and as a vegan and mother, her partnership with the brand seems like kismet. "A lot of times products will say 100 percent natural, but this one actually works," Christine explains. "Every person in my family has different favorites, and it's in every bathroom." Not only does she love the idea of Read more