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Bon Sante: Natural Makeup at Drugstore Prices

Miriam Lacey — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:00:00 PST

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 lower rims when my eyes are bloodshot from staring at the computer screen, and it's just the right shade to brighten without being conspicuous the way white liner is. Their Lip Duo Contour & Gloss ($12) is also a winner-it's a matte neutral red liner with a matching metallic gloss. The only product I dislike is the Soft Cream Foundation ($17). The texture is lovely, but the pump dispenses too much product, and it's highly fragranced, which the Bella team, after much sniffing, unanimously disliked.

Backstage at Alexa Chung for Madewell with Tamah Krinsky, Head Makeup Artist

FabTV — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:31:50 PST

At the Alexa Chung for Madewell debut, we got the inside scoop from head makeup artist Tamah Krinsky on the natural, radiant glow seen on the models who were inspired by Alexa herself. Hear her Fall forecast on beauty trends and more from 2010 New York Fashion Week.

Making Mineral Makeup

BellaSugar — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:11 PST

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

BellaSugar — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:59:31 PST

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 light winged look with it, which I found basically indistinguishable from something created with a regular black liner. For a cosmetic that costs basically nothing and took me 10 minutes to make, I'm pretty impressed. To see how to do it at home, just click through the tutorial gallery below.

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Trend Alert: The No-Makeup Makeup Look

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:00:07 PDT

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 home.

Above all, it is important to begin with a bright and flawless face. Begin by applying a brightening cream to your skin and follow with a creamy concealer and eye brightener. A gel cheek stain or creamy peach blush will add a natural and beautiful flush to your cheeks. On your eyes, you'll want to skip mascara altogether and simplify your look by curling your lashes for a wide-eyed effect. Lastly, coat your lips with a clear or tinted moisturizing lip balm. Easy, isn't it?

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Trend Alert: Natural Makeup and Glowing Skin

BellaSugar — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:30:03 PDT

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 look using multi-purpose face highlighters. Here are a couple of my favorite products to help create a dewy glow.

Candlelight Cream Colour by La Bella Donna ($65) is an all-over face gloss that creates a beautiful illuminating look. You can apply it on your eyes, cheeks, lips, or decolletage for a little bit of sexy glimmer.

For one more multi-purpose highlighter,

read more Birds of Paradise Gloss by Becca ($26) is an iridescent cream that gives your skin a dewy hint of sheen. It is fragrance-free and non-sticky, so it feels virtually weightless on your skin.
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Get Taylor Swift's Absurdly Pretty Lip Color

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:17:04 PST

Post-Grammys, there's been a lot of talk about how amazing Taylor Swift looked. And we have to agree: her makeup and hair were pitch perfect. We were especially taken with her lip color. It looked like she wasn't wearing anything at all, even though the shade was just a little more intense than bare lips could be. "Taylor wanted her lips to be very natural," explains Ms. Swift's makeup artist, Lorrie Turk. The trick to faux bare lips, according to Turk, is actually very simple. "I applied Cover Girl LipPerfection lip color in Enthrall to her lips with my fingertip to push the color in," Turk says. The result was a pretty, barely there stain that would make a great date-night lip look.

Jill Stuart Blurs the Line Between Edgy and Fresh For Fall

Jaime Richards — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:43:57 PST

Avant-garde looks are impressive sights to behold during Fashion Week, but sometimes it's the more wearable ones that turn out to be the most memorable. And Jill Stuart's Fall 2012 show falls into the latter category. Odile Gilbert (for Kérastase) explained how models walked the runway with "sexy, but touchable" hair that was "natural and real." As for makeup, the palette consisted of stand-out purple shadows paired with a hint-of-color lip hue. The outcome blurred the line between slightly edgy, yet fresh and approachable.

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See The Model Evolution at BCBGMAXAZRIA

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:46:36 PST

BCBGMAXAZRIA's Fall 2012 collection was a standout for its sleek hair, pretty winged eyeliner, and natural-looking faces. Now, you can see exactly how the BCBG beauty teams created the look. Watch as makeup artist Charlotte Willard and stylist Neil Moodie transform one of the show's models at their test shoot.

Hair: Neil Moodie/Bumble & bumble, Makeup: Charlotte Willard/Maybelline New York, Model: Amanda Ware

5 Tips From a Pro: How to Create a Beautiful Bronzed Glow

Real Beauty — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:07:27 PST

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty.

When trying to create a natural, sunless tan on your body, mistakes are expected and accepted. If things go too awry, you can just opt to wear pants until the color wears off.

Bronzer or self tanner: which is right for you?

But a botched fake tan on your face? Completely out of the question. Here, five foolproof tips on how to get gorgeous bronzed skin.