Scents of the Season: Hot Cocoa With Marshmallows
Hot cocoa with marshmallows is one of those things that can sound appealing even on a hot August night, but it's downright Read more
3 Easy Ways to Avoid Makeup Powder Mishaps
Poor Uma Thurman! It's unclear why someone with skin as gorgeous as hers even needs makeup, but last night she became the latest victim in a rash of celebrity powder mishaps that show just how easy it is for powder puffing to go wrong. I empathize. Something like this has happened to most people at some point or another, and most of us are just lucky there aren't paparazzi photographs to prove Read more
3 Ways to Flawless-Looking, Cake-Free Makeup
Cakey makeup does not a happy woman make. And that's why I asked Debbie Zoller, Castle's makeup artist (and former makeup artist on Mad Men), how she manages to make the characters on the show look like they're not even wearing makeup at all — even though they're often wearing loads of it. While Debbie's tips focus mainly on her methods for TV, her steps apply to real life just as much. Find Read more
Do You Use Baby Powder?
Perhaps you use baby products like shampoos, lotions, and oils, but do you douse yourself with baby powder from head to toe? To this day, my mom still uses baby powder post-bath — although she still hasn't quite mastered the art of not leaving behind a white dust outline, much to dad's dismay. Whether it's a talc-free formula, or good old Johnson's, which you could place in this vintage tin Read more
5 Pretty Little Things to Put on Your Vanity
If you have a vanity or even a dresser that's looking a little blah, here are a few fun ways you can spruce it up a bit. A Read more
Spring Running Tip: Prevent Blisters
Spring inspires many people to lace up their sneaks and hit the open road for their runs, but one thing you'll need to know is how to prevent blisters, and unwanted side-effect to running. Here are some tips to keep your feet happy and blister-free: Make sure your shoes fit properly — not too tight and not too loose. Different brands and styles cater to wide/narrow feet and high/low arches. Read more
5 Ways to Prevent Caked-on Foundation
Reader vally521 posed a great makeup question in the new BellaSugar Q&A Group. She wants to know, "How can I prevent my makeup from getting cakey?" Thanks for your query, vally521. Nobody wants crinkly, unnatural-looking makeup. Not only does it have a tendency to age the skin, but it also gives the illusion that you're wearing way too much foundation or powder. Find out five ways to keep Read more
10 Colorful Concealer Palettes For All Your Correcting Needs
Over the past few weeks, I've been exploring color correction shades of just about every hue you can imagine, from green to yellow to orange to blue and purple to pink. Whew! But what's a girl to do with all this newfound knowledge? Arm yourself with a palette of multitoned corrector shades, of course. Here are a few to get you started so that you can do a little experimenting of your Read more
How to Make Yellow Concealer Work For You
To address the abundance of multishaded concealer and correctors available, I have a mission to help you learn the purpose of each color commonly found within said palettes. I've got you covered (heh) on both the green and pink tones. Now, let's check out the warming, brightening capabilities of yellow. You glow, girl: A yellow powder or primer can add warmth to your complexion, create a Read more
When Celebrity Powder Puffing Goes Wrong
We've all had our fair share of makeup gaffes, from off-color foundation on the jawline to lipstick on the teeth. And since we're all human, celebrities are no exception to this rule. This week's photos of Lindsay Lohan's strange powder poufs emanating from her shoes got me thinking about ways to avoid powder mishaps. See how to do that when you read more. Read more
