Black Up Comes to the US


Updated 11/17/10 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Black Up Makeup For Women of Color Now Available Online in the US

If you've spent time in Paris, you've probably already seen Black Up Cosmetics and know about its stellar range of foundation formulas and generously pigmented makeup. Now the line, which is designed with women of color in mind, is launching online in the US and will be available for orders starting Dec. 1. It would be nice if it had at least a couple of shopfronts open where you could try its Read more

Paul & Joe's Holiday Makeup Is Music to Our Ears


Updated 11/05/10 10:10 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pictures of the New Paul and Joe Symphony Holiday Collection 2010-10-15 07:00:46

If you're a sucker for cool packaging and pretty colors like I am, then the new Paul & Joe Symphony holiday makeup collection should be right up your alley. The old-fashioned floral motif and delicate colors are reminiscent of an earlier era, and the "sheet music" eye shadow singles are beautiful and super-convenient. For my money, I'd say the Holiday Eye and Lip Color Kit in Adagio ($58) is Read more

Diane von Furstenberg Returns to Beauty


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Diane von Furstenberg Is Launching a New Scent and Makeup 2010-10-08 11:00:46

If you love Diane von Furstenberg's aesthetic, you'll be excited to know that the fashion doyenne is creating an all-new fragrance and color cosmetics line. This isn't brand-new news — two years ago, she spoke of collaborating with former YSL Beauté President Chantal Roos — but now, the products are almost ready. Diane said that she decided to give makeup and fragrance another try because, Read more

If Forced To Toss Your Makeup at Airport Security, Would You...


Updated 07/11/07 4:08 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 65 comments

If Forced To Toss Your Makeup at Airport Security, Would You...

Happy Birthday, Jessica! Looks like the blonde-again Miss Simpson came prepared to fly as she eased her way through airport security with a plastic baggie filled with FDA-approved liquids (that's three ounces or under, for those not-so-frequent-fliers out there). I am dying to see what she's got in that Zip-loc bag, but I can't manage to zoom in far enough to recognize anything. Are you as calm Read more

Brand-New Brand: Just for Redheads


Updated 05/14/07 10:51 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Just for Reheads has just been brought to my attention, although it has been around for over 14 years. It was created by Paula Pennypacker, (a redhead), who felt that fair skinned women with red hair and freckles needed special attention. She invented a line of products that include: cosmetics, nail polish, hair care products, sun and skin care products - all for redheads! Their star product Read more

New Makeup Alert: Mode Cosmetics


Updated 03/04/08 10:59 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

New Makeup Alert: Mode Cosmetics

Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Cristina Samuels, co-owner and co-founder of Mode Cosmetics. Mode, which also means fashion in French, is the end result of a sister pair who were raised around the family's cosmetics business their whole lives. Growing up in Albany, New York, Cristina and her sister Jennifer Isaac would mix their own special colors and create new cosmetics using Read more

Brand-New Brand: La Bella Donna


Updated 05/14/07 11:30 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Brand-New Brand:  La Bella Donna

When I first read about La Bella Donna in a magazine, the mineral based high end cosmetics line really caught my eye. After doing some research on their website, I've learned all about the ins and outs of this pioneer mineral cosmetics line. Created by the beautiful mother - daughter pair Kathy and Nicole Tracy, they believe that minerals are exceptional for the health and beauty of your skin. Read more

Brand-New Brand: Lipstick Queen by Poppy King


Updated 05/14/07 10:52 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Brand-New Brand: Lipstick Queen by Poppy King

The Australian lipstick addict, Poppy King, is the creator of a posh new lipstick only line called Lipstick Queen, $18. Poppy is no newcomer to the world of lips. After feeling frustrated that she wasn't able to find the perfect red matte shade at the tender age of 18, she created her first lipstick line called Poppy. The company lasted 12 years until she decided to close up shop and move to Read more

New Makeup Alert: Go Light on My Lips


Updated 07/22/08 1:12 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

New Makeup Alert:  Go Light on My Lips

Go Light On My Lips is a fab new company that makes lip gloss, $19, and mascara, $24. What makes them special is that each product includes a built in mirror and a light up wand! Created by celebrity makeup artist Elena George, these fun light up glosses are also really practical. Elena knows what women want! They're perfect for touch ups when you're out at night and the lighting is low. Read more

New Makeup Alert: Hourglass Cosmetics


Updated 09/11/08 3:07 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

New Makeup Alert:  Hourglass Cosmetics

Introducing LA's newest makeup brand, Hourglass Cosmetics. This new line of luxury makeup is hip, chic and loaded with skincare benefits. It's also on the down low. Currently Hourglass does not do any advertising, yet has a star studded fab following with clients such as: Angelina Jolie, Uma Thurman, Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, and Naomi Watts. The line consists of: liquid Read more