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Trend Alert: Pale Pink Lips at the 2008 ESPY Awards

BellaSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:00:11 -0700

Can you guess what these pretty ladies at the 2008 ESPY Awards all have in common? Although they aren't the most famous faces we're used to seeing on BellaSugar, each of them has starred in a reality TV show on E!

Kourtney Kardashian's step-dad is Olympian Bruce Jenner, Brittny Gastineau practically has sports in her blood (her estranged father is former NFL player Mark Gastineau) and Kendra Wilkinson is a self-proclaimed sports junkie. For all of these reasons and more, they've come to the ESPYs and they all arrived with pale pink lips.

This sex-kitten pale pink lip trend has been just as popular as the nude lip for nearly half a decade. We've seen it looking super glossy, chalky and opaque and semi-sheer (like in the photos above). What's your favorite pale pink lip product?

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Spring Lip Glosses, Part IV: Hot Pinks

BellaSugar — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:50:22 -0700

Welcome to part three of a five part series on Spring lip glosses! Hot shot pink lips and sexy bold shades are a hot beauty trend that have been seen on the runways and all over the cosmetics counters for Spring! Here are three of my favorite pretty hot pink lip glosses:

Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Gloss in Fresh Berry, $20, is an amazing ultra shiny, sleek and chic lip gloss that you heard about here first! It's not even out yet. The colors that I have linked to are the older ones; 12 new shades (including this one) will be available online and at Estēe Lauder counters nationwide in May 2007.

Not only are these glosses sheer, lightweight and pearlized, but I really love the luxe packaging. They are small, elegant and have a classy gold top!

For two more hot pink lip glosses, read more

DuWop Venom Gloss in Lantana, $18, is a blend of gorgeous color with a touch of spice. Made from soothing avocado and jojoba oils this gloss is all about shine, fullness and dazzle.

It is a heavy duty plumping gloss that you feel working the moment it is applied and will leave you feeling sexier than ever. Available in 13 colors.

Hourglass Sheen Reflective Lip Gloss in Story, $26, is a luxurious gloss that rejuvenates your lips. This gloss is a sheer, silky hot pink color that adds instant life to your face! It is water resistant and is formulated with silica which provides a smooth and sticky-free feeling. Available in eight colors.

BellaSugar's Top Five Hot Pink Lip Gloss Picks

BellaSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:00:28 -0700

Hot pink lip glosses are a summertime must have. They're flirtier than a classic red and pack more punch than a pastel. Plus, they match all of this season's trendiest neon pink nail polishes. If you're willing to try wearing a bright and daring hot pink pout, below are five of my favorites for you to check out! (I'm a poet and didn't know it.)

Sephora Brand Ultra-Shine Lip Gloss in Hot Pink ($15) is a semi-sheer, shimmery gloss with a sweet taste that glides on smooth and has a doe-foot applicator.
Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Gloss in Brighten Pink ($25) is a sugary, sheer yet bright and smooth gloss that doesn't have an overbearing, synthetic scent.
Stila It Gloss in Smashing ($18) is a creamy, not too bright punch of pink gloss that goes on more opaque than their famous click glosses, but is more sheer than a lipstick.
Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Pink Popsicle ($19) is a bright pink shade that doesn't contain any shimmer. This gloss creates tons of shine, but the only drawback is the icky sticky factor (just warning you). It was a limited-edition color, but I've found some in stock if you act fast!
Lancome Color Fever Lip Gloss in Volcanic Pink ($23) is by far the brightest and boldest pink I've ever worn. And although it looks shocking in the tube it goes on quite sheer. I like to pair it with a champagne shadow and black liquid eyeliner.

New Product Alert: The Body Shop Pink Hi-Shine Lip Treatment

BellaSugar — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:00:37 -0700

Generally, I get frustrated when "charity" products wind up giving only a miniscule percentage of profits to the causes they supposedly benefit. Maybe I'm a cynic, but it seems tacky for a company to bring out a charity product, then donate only 5% or so to the charity while keeping 95% as profits. So I'm really happy that through sales of its new limited-edition Hi-Shine Lip Treatment ($11.50), The Body Shop is giving at least 75% of proceeds to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

In the tube, this limited-edition gloss looks like it might be too disco. It's a bubblegum pink with tiny pink sparkles, which-let's face it-has the potential to be a little more Barbie-at-Studio-54 than you'd ever want. Fortunately, when it's on lips, it's subtle enough for daytime wear. The translucent color provides shine without adding color, making it a good choice for a layering gloss. It's slightly sticky, which I'm not crazy about because I keep smacking my lips. Then again, I wouldn't be smacking my lips so much if it weren't for the delightful scent of the gloss. The Body Shop says it's scented with passion fruit, but to me it smells exactly like Kasugai litchi gummies. Yum.

How-To: Michelle Trachtenberg's Season-Perfect Look

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:09 -0800

Unlike her Gossip Girl character Georgina Sparks, Michelle Trachtenberg seems to have a good head on her shoulders, and she showed it off to her best advantage last night at a party hosted by American Eagle. She didn't shy away from her naturally pale skin, and her eye makeup was sexy, fun, and a little retro. This look would be perfect for your upcoming holiday parties, so to find out how to get it, just read more

Get Hot (Pink Lips) Like Eva Mendes

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00:27 -0800

We here at Sugar HQ have decided that Eva Mendes never looks anything but absolutely beautiful. At a recent Calvin Klein event in Milan, Eva proved that the rules are meant to be broken. While her skin and hair coloring are more in the warm-toned family, the actress still managed to pull off a traditionally cooler-toned hot pink lip that had just the slightest glimpse of a coral undertone. Call it a bright poppy shade of sorts. What I like most about this look is that it's decidedly not a just-stepped-out-of-the-mall circa 1984 kind of effect. It's fresh, alluring, and very flirtatious.

To get my tips on pulling off a hot pink lip, just keep reading.

Think Pink: Sephora Super Shimmer Lip Gloss in Forever Pink

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:00:08 -0700

Sephora doesn't just stock beauty brands, it has its own well-priced line of cosmetics, too. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's created Super Shimmer Lip Gloss in Forever Pink ($10). And boy does this lippie have some serious sparkle, shine and shimmer!

Although the shade looks bright in the tube, on your lips it's actually quite light. Also, since the formula is so sheer, this pink is universally flattering to all skin tones. The best part is that for every squeezy tube sold, $1 will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Want more "pink" treats? Check out a long list of Breast Cancer Awareness products, and don't forget to enter my contest for Creme de La Mer!

BellaTV: Splurge or Steal With Hot Lip Glosses For Fall

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:30:00 -0800

In this episode of "Splurge or Steal," celebrity makeup artist Mary Klimek gives her best lip gloss picks for the season. From a sheer hot pink to a rich chocolate brown, Mary offers up three different glosses in three different price ranges to satisfy our beauty cravings.

Is Your Lipstick Changing Color? Read This.

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:01:49 -0700

Fall is the time to try out bold, dark, and deep lip tones, but sometimes the pH levels in your skin and simple oxidation can cause that fantastic bold berry hue to transform into a strange shade of orange by noon. But by using a contrasting shade to correct these unwanted changes, you can keep your lip color from turning into a pumpkin - unless of course, you are going for a lovely russet hue, which is a beautiful choice, too. Check out my color-correcting tips when you read more.

How-To: Freida Pinto's Blushing Front-Row Look

BellaSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:00:46 -0700

Freida Pinto has been making Paris considerably more adorable this week, holding hands with cutie boyfriend Dev Patel at the fashion shows and taking to the streets in a variety of sweet outfits. At the Louis Vuitton show, her makeup was the standout part of her ensemble. It was subtle, but it gave her a gorgeous glow and played up her features perfectly. If you don't want to go darker in the chilly months ahead, this look is a delightful substitute. To find out how to do it yourself, just keep reading.