Spring Makeup Shades That Work for Your Skin Tone


Updated 03/25/11 9:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Best Spring Makeup Colors For Your Skin Tone

As the resident beauty expert for Barneys New York, Jason Ascher is the go-to guy for all things cosmetic. And now that the new season is here, he advises seeking out the makeup mode that's best suited to your complexion. To find out which fashionable new hues Ascher says are best for your skin tone, just keep reading. Read more

Beauty Rule to Break: Strictly Following Skin Tone Recommendations


Updated 02/04/11 4:48 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Beauty Rule to Break: Strictly Following Skin Tone Recommendations

When it comes to beauty rules, we hear a lot of advice, some of it conflicting. Cool-toned people should only wear cool tones, except when their lipstick should have orange undertones instead of blue. Warm-toned people should prefer gold, except that silver looks equally pretty on most. It can be extremely confusing, but if you've put yourself in the narrow confines of a certain shade spectrum, Read more

Take a Photo, Watch Your Moles


Updated 06/24/10 9:05 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Website Allows You to Track Changes in Moles, Acne, and Skin Discoloration

There are loads of acne creams, wrinkle treatments, but do they really work? A new website called SkinOfMine.com hopes to help you discover the answer by allowing you to evaluate their effectiveness. All you have to do is take a "before" photo of yourself, upload it, and follow the cropping and analyzing instructions. Later, upload an "after" photo for comparison. Software scans the photos to Read more

How to Wear Bright Shades on Cool, Fair Skin Tones


Updated 03/22/10 6:28 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

The Best Makeup Shades For Pale Skin

For those of you with cool undertones and pale skin, Spring makeup often means a never-ending succession of pastel shades and baby pinks. But it doesn't need to be that way. Fair-skinned women can wear bright color just as well as anyone else — they just need the right shades. To help you break away from babydoll colors and into fresh, vibrant hues that'll have you looking lively, I've put Read more

How to Choose Eyeglasses by Your Skin Tone


Updated 10/26/09 9:59 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

How to Choose Eyeglasses by Your Skin Tone

When choosing eyeglass frames, always go with what you like, even if the rules say otherwise. However, if you need a little guidance or are having problems choosing between one pair over another, there are a few general standards that you can follow to avoid a frustrating experience. For instance, what's your face shape? Do you want to match or complement your eye color? You can also look at your Read more

BellaSugar's Guide To The Best Blushers For Your Skin Tone


Updated 08/06/07 12:47 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

BellaSugar's Guide To The Best Blushers For Your Skin Tone

I've been getting asked a lot of questions lately about how to find the right shade of blush for your skin tone. I admit, even I get distracted by playful pinks and oranges at the makeup counter, but then when I get home, they look way too bright on me. As a general rule, blush is the most flattering when it looks natural. The shade you choose should resemble your natural flush and looks best Read more

The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone: Ebony Skin


Updated 08/05/07 11:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 18 comments

The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone: Ebony Skin

To conclude my series, The Best Blush For Your Skin Tone, l've explored the market for bright plums, oranges, deep auburns, bronzes and burn reds that flatter ebony skin tones. You gals can get away with a lot of color, and the good news is that these shades can significantly brighten your complexion. So don't be shy! Go for the bold, but remember to blend, blend, blend—or you'll risk looking Read more

The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone: Olive Skin


Updated 10/19/11 8:54 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 38 comments

The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone: Olive Skin

Welcome to part four of The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone. In this installment, we are exploring blush for olive-colored skin. You lucky girls are the ones with the gorgeous and natural golden glow all year round! For this type of skin, petal pinks and deep peachy apricots give you a subtle warmth. Here are a few of my suggestions—and by all means, please leave comments and share your own Read more

The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone: Yellow-Undertoned Skin


Updated 12/29/09 9:28 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone: Yellow-Undertoned Skin

For the third installment of The Best Blushers For Your Skin Tone, let's take a closer look at appropriate blush colors for skin with yellow undertones. For this type of skin, corals and coppers are complimentary. You can either got for a matte shade, or wear something with a little bit of gold sparkle which will enhance your natural undertones. Pout Coral Nymph/Bronze Siren Cream Cheek Duo Read more

The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone: Medium Skin


Updated 08/01/07 1:42 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone: Medium Skin

Welcome back to part two of The Best Blusher For Your Skin Tone. Yesterday we looked at some fabulous colors for fair skin. Today, we'll warm things up just a little bit with more neutral, brownish pinks and golden tawny colors that highlight the lightness of medium toned skin. Enjoy! Bobbi Brown Blush in Tawny ($20) is a medium pinky-brown blush that goes on silky and lasts all day. It looks Read more