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Take a Peek Into a Top Hollywood Makeup Artist's Bag, Baby

Jaime Richards — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:00:47 PDT

"What are your go-to makeup items?" It's my favorite question to ask makeup artists, from those who work behind the scenes on TV shows to the people behind the counters of department stores. "Nars Orgasm ($26) is pretty much up there," revealed Brett Freedman, who has beautified the faces of stars like Vanessa Hudgens and Scarlett Johansson. But he also had plenty of other top picks to reveal, like:

Lorac Breakthrough Performance Foundation ($36): "I love the colors. I love the consistency. I love that they have a foundation that's oil-free with sunscreen. I love that matte finish," says Brett. That's why he has one in every shade.
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage ($28): You can customize your color by mixing the light shade with the deeper one, and that means they're perfect for all-year round. "You can [even] cover zits with it. That is a really nice thing because one concealer sometimes doesn't cut it," he adds.
"Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($19), of course," he says.
L'Oréal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black ($7): "Love the brush, love how black it is, and I like how it stays" he explains. Brett's tip: Get waterproof; it holds the curl better.
Rimmel 1000 Kisses lip liner ($3): "The consistency is genius," he says.

Solange and Zooey Want to Sell You Mascara

BellaSugar — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:30:09 PST

What do Solange Knowles and Zooey Deschanel have in common - besides their singing abilities and a great sense of style? They, along with model Alejandra Ramos Munoz, have been dubbed spokeswomen for Rimmel London, joining the likes of Kate Moss, Coco Rocha, and Georgia May Jagger. Starting with TV and print ads that will run later this year, each new spokesmodel will represent different Rimmel collections and brands. "Zooey, Solange, and Alejandra each bring a distinct look and personality to Rimmel London," Bernd Beetz of parent company Coty told WWD. I'd have to agree that all three women bring something unique to the table, and I'm looking forward to seeing the trio in action. How about you?

Reader Review of the Day: Rimmel Eye Magnifier Eye-Opening Mascara

BellaSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:00:00 PDT

Have you ever strayed from your usual product because a sale on a similar item caught your attention? That's exactly what happened to Autumns_Elegy, who recently tried out Rimmel Eye Magnifier Eye Opening Mascara ($4) with just OK results. Here's the scoop:

I got this mascara instead of Maybelline Define-A-Lash, as it was a couple of bucks cheaper and I was a bit short of cash at the time. I can't say I'm overly impressed. I don't get the nice long and lifted lashes that the product promised. Half the problem is the dinky little brush. I used an old Maybelline brush to apply the mascara and it came out loads better. It's still not the same lovely effect as Define-A-Lash, but not overly disappointing. This mascara works in a pinch, but I think I'll fork out the extra couple of bucks next time for something a little better.

If you've recently tried a product mainly because it was on sale, let us know what you thought. Was your venture a pleasant surprise, or were you disappointed with the results? Tell us all about it on our Product Reviews section.

Reader Review of the Day: Rimmel London Glam Eyes Mascara

BellaSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:00:46 PDT

Rimmel's London Glam Eyes Mascara ($7) has a flexible brush for creating volume, along with pink bristles for that certain "sexy boudoir glamour." Oh, my. Reader LeahLiddell thinks it's pretty special, and here's why:

I really like this product. It's one of the better mascaras I've tried. It's just a great everyday staple. It adds some length and volume to lashes without being overdramatic. And it never clumps.

Have anything you'd like to add regarding mascaras? Of course you do. Our Product Reviews section is the perfect place to go, as we have more than 1,100 mascaras from which to choose. You never know. Perhaps you'll see your next review featured right here on this daily post.

11 Top-Rated Shadows For $20 or Less

BellaSugar — Wed, 27 May 2009 10:00:22 PDT

Summer is a great time for a little shadow play. It's a great time of the year to do some experimenting with bolder color choices and shimmery finishes. I've got you covered on a simple tip for applying shadow, and I've provided the basics of choosing the right shades. So now that you're off to a good start, go forth and check out eleven of the most popularly reviewed shadows for $20 or less on the Product Reviews website. Good times.

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Eight Bronzers to Brighten Your Day

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:01:26 PDT

Calling all sun goddesses. You know that I'll never advocate baking yourself in the sun, and that's why I'm such a proponent of SPF. 'Tis the season to get your glow on, so let's practice some safe sunning by means of bronzers. I've scoured the Product Reviews section to find the most popularly reviewed bronzing items. Whether your budget is tight or has a little more wiggle room, here are eight top-rated options.

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Reader Review of the Day: Rimmel Lasting Finish Mineral Enriched Foundation

BellaSugar — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:00:35 PDT

Here's an affordable foundation that's building a collection of high ratings straight off our Product Reviews website. Rimmel's oil-free Lasting Finish Mineral Enriched Foundation claims to be long wearing. Is it? Reader Ladytron7000 is about to tell us. Here's what she said:

[It's the] best foundation ever. I mix it with equal parts moisturizer, and I have perfect skin. If I'm really blotchy, I use it pure. It's invisible and provides good coverage, no flakes, [and] never causes breakouts. People at makeup counters ask me what I use. The only problem is that some stores don't carry all the shades.

Did you know that our Product Reviews website has nearly 12,000 reviews? It's time to add your opinion now, and perhaps you'll be featured on this daily post.

Revealed! Kate Moss's Favorite Makeup

BellaSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:00:58 PDT

Kate Moss has one of those faces I never tire of seeing. Whether she's posing moodily or doing the sexy-schlubby thing, she always looks intriguing.

So while I may not have Kate's features (nor, thank goodness, the drama of her personal life), I don't mind stealing some of her makeup secrets. Kate, a spokesperson for Rimmel London, wears the brand's Soft Kohl Kajal eye pencil, lip gloss in East End Snob and Lasting Finish Foundation.

For some tips on recreating Kate's makeup at home,

read more. Makeup artist Jo Strettell shares a few ideas for creating a Kate-inspired look:

Go light on the foundation. “For nude makeup looks for all types of skin color, the procedure is the same for fair, medium/olive and dark skins," Jo says. "It's the shades and colors that will vary." Use a sheer foundation to even out your complexion, and sparingly use concealer to cover problem areas. Use a powder puff to reduce shine if necessary, but don't overdo it - the idea is for your skin to look like, well, skin.
Get a natural lip look. "Lips should be subtly lined with a lip-matching pencil and a little flesh-toned lip gloss," Jo says.
Curl your lashes. After curling them, apply one or two coats of mascara. If you're very fair-skinned, try brown mascara; otherwise, black is the way to go.
Go for the gold. Line your top and bottom lashline with black eyeliner to make them stand out. "Add a eyeful of kohl pencil with a metallic sheen to sex it up," Jo says. She recommends the Spark it Up! Kohl eye liners, which have slight metallic undertones.

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Beauty Byte: Rimmel Is Reamed for Its Kate Moss Ad

BellaSugar — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:03:46 PDT

Ruh roh! First it was L'Oreal that got a lashing, now it's Rimmel. The British beauty company is in hot water because of its ads for Magnif'eyes. The Advertising Standards Authority criticized Rimmel for failing to prove evidence that Kate Moss was not wearing false eyelashes in the ad, saying that the visuals were misleading.

I'm curious to know what you think about this trend of calling beauty companies out on their advertising. On the one hand, I think, "Certainly people understand that ads are retouched and faked." But on the other hand, I look at videos like this and wonder if it would be better if advertising were honest about what products can and can't do. What do you think? Should beauty companies be forced to be truthful in advertisements?

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Bellissima! Rimmel Light Beam Lip Gloss

BellaSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:05:37 PDT

If I'm heading out for a night on the town, I want an evening bag that won't cramp my style - the tinier the better. That means I'm constantly trying minimize the amount of stuff I'm carrying, but it's hard. I have to bring keys, a phone, and lip gloss, and if I'm putting on lip gloss, I kind of need a mirror, too.

Thank goodness for this enlightening Light Beam Lip Gloss by Rimmel ($10.99). The cute, cube-like container is equipped with a high-intensity LED light and a mirror, so you can reapply without hassle, even in a dark club. When I first came across this product, I thought it was sort of silly, but then, I considered how compact and helpful it would be, and suddenly, it seemed like one of the best ideas ever. Light Beam comes in six shades: Limelight (coral red), In the Mix (rosy pink), Strobe Light (pearl), Spotlight (magenta), Disco Ball (champagne), and After Hours (deep wine red).