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How to Choose a Red Lipstick For Spring

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:00:49 PDT

Spring's juicy lipstick shades of gold-red, season-perfect maraschino cherry, and coral-red look fresh and bright on everyone. Orange-inflected reds just look happy and new, and they're extremely easy to wear. So to find out how to get your perfect match and see shade matches for every skin tone, just keep reading.[break]

Got a deep, warm skin tone? You'll get an amazing pop of color in an orange-red like Milani Lipstick in Mango Mambo ($4.79). If you want a similar look that's more subtle and sheer, try a lip tint like Laura Mercier HydraTint Lip Balm in Apricot ($20). Wear it with a coral cheek stain like Tarte Eco-Cheek ($30) and you'll have a gorgeously peachy glow that's just right for this time of year.
Got olive undertones? Coral reds like MAC Viva Glam I ($14) will bring out the best in your skin and give you a nice glow. Blend your lipstick with a clear gloss before you apply to add more depth, and match it with a subtle blush like Benefit Coralista ($28) for a sweet and sunny look.
If you have golden undertones, a gold-flecked red like Dr. Hauschka Lipstick Mezzoforte #4 ($19) will warm up your skin for a fresh and healthy look. Use the lightest touch of Turkish Red blush, like NARS Cream Blush in Turkish Red ($26) for a bright, cheerful look.
Fair-skinned and primarily pink-undertoned women look beautiful in maraschino cherry sheer red glosses like Too Faced Mirror Mirror Lipgloss in Damn I'm Hot ($16). Wear a matc

Spring Lip Glosses, Part V: Juicy Reds

BellaSugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:50:22 PDT

Welcome to the final installation of my five part series on Spring lip glosses! This final segment features juicy red lip glosses! Bright and sexy sheer red shades are a big beauty trend this Spring. Here are three of my favorite red hot, juicy red lip glosses:

TheBalm Plump Your Pucker Tinted Gloss in Bing My Cherry, $14, is a new lip gloss formulated with folic acid, menthol, vitamin C, and maxi-lip to taste, smell and feel smooth on your smackers!

This sexy sheer red gloss adds fullness to your lips in a cumulative fashion. After consistent use after 30 days, your lips will look luscious. Available in 18 shades.

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read more Liquid Luxe Lipstick in Red Manhattan by Playboy Beauty, $16, is a two in one lip color that combines the shine of a gloss with the coverage and wear of a lipstick. It is high in pigment to make this the most opaque of the three glosses, but the extra shine in the formula also makes it the smoothest and shiniest. Available in six colors.
Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss #5, $27, is a golden copper color that goes on a sheer, sparkling orangey-red. This packaging of this gloss alone makes you feel sexy and special. The gloss forms a mirror-effect on your lips. It is formulated with mother-of-pearl (to add high shine) and nigelle and cameline oils (for nourishing). Did I also mention how awesome this smells? Available in eleven shades.

You'll Heart Bobbi Brown's Exclusive Fashion Week Palette

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:02:00 PST

Bobbi Brown has her heart in the right place this Fashion Week. Not only has her company long supported coronary disease awareness group The Heart Truth, but this year she's coming out with a limited-edition Heart Truth palette ($25), as well. We love the message, the tagline (Listen to Your Heart), and the fact that for a reasonable price you get three eye shadows, two lip colors, and a goes-with-everything gloss. Bobbi Brown will also be sponsoring The Heart Truth's celebrity-studded Red Dress Fashion Show, which will take place at the beginning of NYFW, on Feb. 8. So look out for the show, and be sure to give the palette a once-over before it sells out.

What We're Sweet On: Great Lip Stuff, Weird Names

Miriam Lacey — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:05:00 PST

Nobody would ever really be keen on the idea of putting blood or tears on our lips, so Rain Cosmetics is really lucky that its new lip stain, Blood ($12), and gloss, Tears ($12), are so superlatively great. Blood is a deep pink gel-based stain that's like a thicker, less-red Benetint. The lasting power is excellent when applied on the lips, but it works well on cheeks, too - even though it's not strictly for use as rouge. And thanks to the gel texture, the product spreads on wonderfully, allowing you plenty of time to blend away splotches.

Tears, the less eccentrically named of the two, is perfect if you're tired of supershiny, goopy gloss that makes you look like you just freshened up your makeup before eighth grade science class. Tears isn't sticky, the shine is so subtle that it almost looks more like balm, and it goes over stain or lipstick beautifully. So don't judge a gloss by its slightly creepy packaging; this stuff is much better than your average bodily fluid.

From Cool to Sweet, 4 Valentine's Day Lipstick Looks to Suit Your Mood

Jaime Richards — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:57:15 PST

There are only a select few holidays where going vampy is typically deemed socially appropriate. Halloween comes to mind instantly, but Valentine's Day might be a close second. And while a vampy lip color might not be for you this Valentine's Day, there are other ways you can create a mood with a simple switch of color. "Experiment with reds and pinks in different textures, like glossy, creamy, opaque, or sheer," advises Mark celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh. To see her top selections for setting a tone that's either sweet, sexy, edgy, or vampy, just keep reading.

Golden Globes: Kate Beckinsale

BellaSugar — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:38:19 PST

Kate Beckinsale was a sight of perfection on the Golden Globes red carpet. The beautiful brunette radiated in a strapless gown by Roberto Cavalli paired with diamond stacked bangles and stunning oversized earrings. The fit and flare mermaid silhouette fit her body like a glove, and we like how she kept her makeup simple via a slight smoky eye and a dab of pink lip gloss. Are you loving her look?

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Golden Globes: Mary J. Blige

FabSugar — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:56:30 PST

Mary J. Blige made her appearance on the red carpet tonight wearing a shimmery halter gown, embellished with soft feathers down below. The singer then added glitz to her ensemble with bejeweled cuffs on both of her wrists, chandelier earrings, and an envelope clutch. A swooped front updo, wing-tipped eyes, and lip gloss finish it all off. Thoughts?

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Your Complete Guide to Wearing Bright, Bold Lip Color

Guest Writer — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:14:45 PST

We're thrilled to present the following post from Brett Freedman, BellaSugar guest writer, celebrity makeup artist, and founder of Vanitymark Cosmetics.

The bright lip trend is in full throttle. Are you on board? Still feeling like it's not for you? Here's my insight into dipping your toe in the bold lip pool! The other night I went to a friend's for dinner and a screening of My Week With Marilyn. In honor of the film (and Ms. Monroe), my gal pal, Whitney, showed up with a beautiful cherry lip (Guerlain's #529) and matching nails (Sephora by OPI's And a Cherry on Top). Keep in mind, Whitney is a neutral/pinky gloss girl.

Seeing her with scarlet lips was striking and felt totally fresh. She looked so great that I found myself asking why she doesn't do it more often. Whit's reply: "It's not special if you do it all the time." So true, and on closer inspection I noticed both her lip and nail color had a touch of gold. How very smart of her, as gold softens. A red lipstick may seem very thick and garish, but with a tinge of gold it seems to have more depth and feel very wearable. Every woman has a bright shade that will make her look sensational. Check out Brett's complete guide to getting bright lip colors right when you read more.

How to Wear Glittery, Shimmery Makeup Like a Grown-Up

Jaime Richards — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:04:19 PST

New Year's is the perfect time to experiment with shimmer, but too much glisten can look a little tacky and/or immature. So for a more grown-up approach to sparkle and glamour, check out the two great tips below.

Go for the gold: Apply metallic pigment or shadow to your eyes, suggests Ana Cruzalegui from UK-based lash brand We Are Faux, and pair it with fluttery falsies like their Kitsch lashes ($20). "For added drama without looking like a Studio 54 regular, dab some fine glitter on the center of your lid - just a touch will do the trick," Cruzalegui advises. For the perfect hint of glitz, try MAC Pro Glitter in Reflects Antique Gold.
Pretty pairings: Amp up your metallic look with rusty gold and deep purple shadows for an edgy take on the smoky eye, and round things out with shimmery nude lip gloss. "For an alternate holiday pick, try a tangy orange-red lip look paired with soft ginger and copper eye shadows," Cruzalegui admonishes. A red-hot option? Nars lipstick in Heat Wave.

Create 5 Gorgeous Holiday Lip Looks With a Single Lipstick

Michelle Phan — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:07:13 PST

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan knows makeup, especially when it comes to the holidays. This week, Michelle shares five great holiday-perfect ways to repurpose one lipstick:

Hi everyone,

No holiday look is complete without great lip color! With a single shade of lipstick, you can create a variety of beautiful lip looks fit for the holidays; all it takes is a little technique.

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Here is a step-by-step guide to each of the looks in my Holiday Lips tutorial: sheer, simple, "velvet glimmer", matte, vamped, and glossy. Consider this your holiday lipstick guide!