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Product Review: Philosophy Raspberry Sorbet

BellaSugar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:00:58 -0800

Philosophy first came out with a Strawberry Milkshake 3-in-1 Cleanser - and all the boys came to the yard. Now with the release of the Raspberry Sorbet version ($16), I can barely keep the boys from banging down my door!

Ahh, if only this were really the case. But seeing as all jokes stem from a little bit of truth I'll have you know that after a few showers with my Raspberry Sorbet (sing along with me and Prince!) my beau has commented on how lovely I smell.

What I like about this sweet smelling shower gel, shampoo and bubble bath is that it leaves my skin feeling silky. The scent isn't overpowering, but it lingers just enough that you can skip wearing perfume if you like. I've also used it to shave my legs, and because it lathers well, it prevents nicks.

The downside: I wish that I could be more positive in my shampoo review. Although it claims to "smooth and condition the hair," mine needed heavy-duty conditioning to soften and detangle after just one use. That's not to say that those of you with oily hair won't like it, but anyone with semi dry to dry hair will appreciate the warning. After trying this and Amazing Grace, I think it's safe to say that Philosophy's three-in-one products work best when you don't use them as shampoos.

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Coming Soon: Bobbi Brown Spring 2008 Raspberry Collection

BellaSugar — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:00:14 -0800

The official first day of Winter hasn't even arrived, so can you believe that we are talking about Spring makeup already? As strange as it feels, get excited, because from the little sneak peeks I've seen so far, berry lips and cheeks, as well as metallics (of course) are going to be sprouting up all over.

Bobbi Brown is no exception; her 2008 Spring collection is called Raspberry. (I love this model's gap teeth - she reminds me of Lauren Hutton.) Of the collection, Bobbi says:

“Raspberry is a brilliant way to wear color. It brings out the natural flush of pink on cheeks. There’s a shade of raspberry for every complexion - from pink to deep raspberry."

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Who doesn't love pink, but hopefully the rest of the upcoming collections are just a little bit more toned down. I think some of these colors look like they'd be difficult to pull off. Here's a look at a few of the items in this line, which goes on sale in early January. For a detailed description, including the price of each of the products, read more

Pink Raspberry Face Palette ($55) contains cool, neutral tones for the eyes and bright shades for the lips and cheeks.
Black Raspberry Lip Sheer ($22) is a light and creamy lipstick that gives lips a wash of see-through berry color.
Lip Crayon ($22) is a jumbo-size pencil that has the feel of a lipstick. It's available in two new shades (wild raspberry and pink raspberry) and it comes with a sharpener.
Pot Rouge For Lips and Cheeks ($22) is a cream-based formula that can be used on both your lips and cheeks. Just dot and blend. It's available in two new colors: pink raspberry and raspberry.
Pink Raspberry Glitter Lip Gloss ($19) complements the new Pink Raspberry palette. This high-shine gloss provides shimmery, sheer coverage.
Pink Popsicle Lip Gloss ($19) is a deeper and brighter color that looks great alone or over your favorite lipstick.
Pink Raspberry Mini Brush Set ($55) includes four of Bobbi Brown's most popular mini brushes and comes in a soft, zippered black case with raspberry lining.

Trend Alert: Bright Pink Lips

BellaSugar — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:00:38 -0800

The last time we saw bright pink lips like this was on Elisha Cuthbert and before that it was at the 2007 Spring Diane von Furstenberg Fashion Show. Now, two gorgeous A-list ladies are looking fierce in fuchsia!

Natalie Portman matched her dress and her lips at the Mr. Magorium Wonder Emporium premiere, while Beyoncé sported a shiny pink pout at an autograph signing in Seoul, Korea. I love that stars are starting to experiment with color. How do you feel about this bright pink lip trend? Here are a couple of product suggestions for those of you who are willing to play with pink.

Dior Rouge Dior Replenishing Lipcolor in devilish pink ($26) is a long-wearing lipstick that provides full coverage, moisture, and unrivaled shine thanks to its new Color Reveal Complex. If you are looking for a rich pink to pamper your pout, this is a pretty great product!

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Sephora Lip Attitude - Chic in Fuchsia Vamp 10 ($12) is a moist and creamy lip color without any shimmer (kind of like Beyoncé's) but with tons of shine - think liquid lip color in a tube. The color stays semiglossy and lasts long!

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Beauty Spring Peek: Matte Fuchsia Lips

BellaSugar — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:35:45 -0800

The Spring 2007 Diane Von Furstenberg Show was called "All About Eve," as in the first woman. It was meant to look simple, sophisticated and seductive. You can see this reflection not only in her clothes but in her makeup choices as well. She mixed a polished, yet clean and natural, fresh face with a pop of bright fuchsia, matte color on the lips.

Clearly DVF selected the mouth as the seductive focus and kept the rest of the face simple and sophisticated. Nice work. Be sure to check out more of my Spring Peeks.

To see some of my favorite matte fuchsia lipsticks new for Spring, read more

Giorgio Armani Armanisilk Lipstick, #4, $25, is a dead sexy moisture rich color made from micro silk powders™ that create a sensual, silky feeling and looking lip. This lipstick really makes a statement. Do you dare wear it?

Elizabeth Arden Exceptional Lipstick in Pink Vibrations, $18.50, is a creamy and smooth long wear lipstick. This intense color will give your eyes and cheeks an instant lift! It is recommended for those with a light to medium skin tone.

Cover Girl Continuous Color Lipstick, Parisian Pink 545, $4.89, gives you two benefits in one little tube. It is made with a moisturizing base (Vitamins E and A) so that your lipstick won't feather or cake; and this bright fuchsia color is so new wave!

Trend Alert: Raspberry Nails

BellaSugar — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:00:51 -0700

Following the trend of raspberry lips from the fall runways, we are now seeing raspberry nails making a comeback! Just look at Lindsay Lohan sporting pink tips all over town. It looks like this is her signature color. If red nails are just a little too bold for you, now you can try a pretty pink polish and still be fashion-forward. Here are three great raspberry pinks to choose from.

OPI Classic Nail Lacquer in California Raspberry ($7.50) is a bright and fun deep pinky-punch hue that makes for a perfect transition from summer to fall. Just remember to keep nails short and square, since that's the shape of the moment!

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Jessica Nail Polish in Raspberry-Colour 128 ($6.50) is a popular pedicure color among LA scenesters. This polish has a sheer pink creamy finish that goes on smooth and will stay chip-free for up to 10 days if you're careful!

Essie Nail Polish in Raspberry ($6.49) is a dazzling, purplish, pinky-red hue that looks great on your hands or your toes. (DearSugar tells me this is her favorite color these days!) Essie makes a fantastic chip-resistant formula that holds its color and shine well. I'm a huge Essie fan because it's so durable and affordable. Are you a fan, too?

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Reader Review of the Day: Escada Moon Sparkle

BellaSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:00:53 -0700

Escada's Moon Sparkle ($40) is a fruity floral blend featuring notes of strawberry, black currant, jasmine, rose, raspberry, sandalwood, and musk. Recently, reader Babeyyqpid shared with us why it's one of her fragrance favorites. The floor's all yours. . .

I'm on my second bottle for Moon Sparkle. I love this smell because it's sweet and fruity. It smells like a fun, flirty night. It's not overpowering, but has just the perfect amount of strength.

What fragrances have made it to the second-bottle mark? What fragrances have not? Tell us all about what you're loving (or hating) in our ever-expanding Product Reviews section. You just might be the next reader featured here on this daily post.

How-To: Thandie Newton's Light and Bright Makeup Look

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:58 -0700

The beautiful Thandie Newton can pretty much pull off any hairstyle or makeup palette. Of course, her glowing smile doesn't hurt, either.

At the annual Serpentine Gallery party in London's Hyde Park, she accentuated her cool-toned dress with a complementary berry-toned lipstick, keeping the eye makeup to a minimum. It's a perfect nonfussy look for warm-weather events. Copy her light and bright style after the jump.

How-To: Wear a Raspberry Lip Like Gwyneth

BellaSugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:16 -0800

Gwyneth Paltrow was recently out and about in London attending a children's charity event. Singer Pink just wore a similar shade, too. Do I sense a trend here?

Of her Spring 2008 raspberry collection, Bobbi Brown said, “Raspberry is a brilliant way to wear color. It brings out the natural flush of pink on cheeks. There’s a shade of raspberry for every complexion - from pink to deep raspberry."

Looking for tips on how to make this flattering look work? Check out some of my razzley-dazzley suggestions when you read more.

For a radiant evening look, try a shimmery light gray or silvery-blue shadow such as, Bare Escentuals Glimmer in 2000 ($13), a silver blue or Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Vapor ($16), a very light shimmery gray.
For a more daytime look, try a matte gray or light lavender shadow. I like Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Revolver ($16), a stone gray or Aveda Petal Essence Eye Color in Aura ($12), a soft purple taupe shade with just a whisper of glimmer.
Coordinate cheek color with a soft raspberry blush. Try Almay Touchpad Blush in Raspberry ($9.26).
To make your raspberry lipstick or lip gloss last, first line your lips in a similar hue, such as Almay Ideal Lipliner Pencil in Raspberry ($7.49).

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Win a Huge Assortment of Pacifica Products From Sephora!

BellaSugar — Sun, 24 May 2009 23:30:00 -0700

I see hydrated skin, soothing, calming scents, and an air of relaxation in your future; and it's all thanks to our friends at Sephora. From now until Sunday, we're offering up a huge collection of Pacifica products, guaranteed to have you feeling cool, calm, and collected. Ahh. If you're chosen the lucky grand prize winner of this set, you'll receive the following eco-friendly products.

They include:

Lotus Garden Soy Candle - A natural, handmade candle perfumed with scents of lotus blossom, cassis, green violet leaf, and pink pepper.
A selection of Guava Butters - Three luxuriously scented intensive body moisturizers in Hawaiian Ruby, Bali Lime Papaya, and Brazilian Mango Grapefruit.
Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Travel Set - A trio of grapefruit-scented goodies, including a Soy Candle, Body Butter, and Solid Perfume.
Tuscan Blood Orange Body Wash - An everyday cleanser scented with spicy blood orange, strawberry, raspberry, and mandarin.
Malibu Lemon Blossom Lotion - A luxuriously scented daily body moisturizer inspired by lemony Litsea Cubeba, flowering Angel's Trumpet, and fresh herbs.
Bliss Blood Orange White Pepper Sugar Scrub - And as a special bonus, you'll also receive this skin-cleansing scrub that's formulated with an energizing citrus scent.

To enter, just take the quiz by 12 p.m. PDT on Sunday, May 31, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member to enter. So if you're not already one, register for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to TeamSugar for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Liv Tyler

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:42:01 -0700

Lovely Liv looks every bit the part of a '40s screen siren - with a bit of '80s eye makeup for a twist. The smoky eye is more surprising when it's done in shades of blue, and shiny raspberry lips make the most of Liv's pretty pucker. (Also, I want her perfect eyebrows.) Do you love this ladylike look, too?

Vote on all of my Costume Institute Gala polls here!

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