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

Shawn Johnson Talks Weight Loss and Learning to Love Her Body


Updated 05/25/12 4:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shawn Johnson Quotes About Weight Loss and Body Confidence

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow hers other Olympic hopefuls' journeys on espnW.com. Four years ago, I was standing on an Olympic podium, wearing a gold medal, and still thinking to myself how I could have been better. It had Read more

4 Steps to Achieving Better Brows in a Flash


Updated 05/22/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Fill In Brows

The eyebrows are the frames for beautiful eyes (that means they are important). And now that full, bold brows are in style, having the right moves for filling them in is essential. Makeup artist Floriane David of Make Up For Ever Academy reveals her expert secrets to achieving your best brows. Form an outline: Start by using an angled brow brush to draw one long stroke underneath and above the Read more