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This Cheap Makeup Remover Is Right on Target

BellaSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:01:37 -0800

I don't know about you, but when I see the skincare aisle at Target, my eyes glaze over. There's so much variety that it's easy to become overwhelmed. Last time I was there, I didn't have time to compare every single makeup remover, so I thought, "Enh, I'll try the Target brand. It's cheap."

Well, not only is it less than $4, but it gets rid of most makeup with just one swipe. What's more, I am not alone in my love of the Target makeup remover. My friend Sabs and I do weekly ANTM-inspired photo shoots. (You know, because we have awesome hobbies like that.) The last time we had a makeup-intensive look, I reached for that blue-tinted bottle. "Oh, that stuff is great," she said. "And cheap!" Which pretty much sums it up. There are lots of other good removers out there, but if you just want an effective and simple one, look no further.

O . . . M . . . Gossip Girl.

Sponsor — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:45:46 -0700

This just in: Anna Sui and Target have hooked up to create fashion inspired by the designer’s favorite show, Gossip Girl. Best of all, it’s available at prices to gossip about. Now, the big question is: which of the show’s four main characters best reflects your fashion sense and personality? Is it charming and ruthless Blair’s love of glamorous classics with a modern twist? Self-assured Serena’s ability to make haughty Euro-styles look easy breezy? Innocent and quirky Jenny’s rocker-chic fashion turn? Or outcast Vanessa’s penchant for bold colors and patterns that set her apart from the Upper East Side elite?

Whatever style is right for you, you can get it at Target now. Best of all, you don’t have to have the finances of an heiress to afford it.

Bella's Saturday Night Nightmare at Target

BellaSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:01:59 -0800

Wild 'n' crazy Bella had a wild 'n' crazy Saturday night - at Target. Woot! Isn't having the store practically all to yourself the best? Making my customary beauty aisle pit stop, I was disturbed by what I saw. While I don't mean to nitpick one of my favorite stores, the new designer makeup collection was a big ol' hot mess, as I'm sure you'll agree. To see what I'm talking about, read more.

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What's odd is that at most other stores where sampling is allowed - think Sephora - the testers are nowhere near this nasty. I don't think that's the fault of Target's employees; it seems like people think "big-box store" and take puerile glee in sticking their fingers in the testers. Good thing Purell is sold just a few aisles over, no?

Designer Makeup Now at Target

BellaSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:20:45 -0700

Testers at Target - yes! After popping in the megastore during on a weekend of errand running, I checked out the latest addition to their newly boosted cosmetics section.

Just as Target's GO International line features lower-priced designer fashions, three new collections from top names in the makeup world now line the aisles. Touted as more affordable than the fancy designer counterparts, the designers include JK Jemma Kidd ($14–$36), Napoleon Perdis' NP Set ($12-$30), and Pixi Cosmetics' Pixi ($12-$39).

I'm all for one-stop shopping and bringing designers to the masses. But in this rough economy, will shoppers pay 17 bucks for mascara at Target? To see all of the loot, read more.

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Beauty Byte: Three Cosmetic Brands Are the Latest Target

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:00:35 -0700

Coming this August to a Target store near you are three, more affordable versions of designer cosmetics collections by Jemma Kidd, Pixi Cosmetics, and Napoleon Perdis. The reason for the push, according to consultant Allan Mottus, is that "Target is not doing well in mass beauty." Aside from Sonia Kashuk, a brand that they have a financial relationship with, the beauty department is not being properly maintained.

Prepare yourself to see TV, print, and online ads promoting the new brands along with in-store testers to encourage shopper interaction with the products. Each of the brands have modified their collections for the mass appeal, however they claim to remain similar to the coveted designer products.

Jemma Kidd's line, JK Jemma Kidd has a heavy fashion inspiration with products ranging from $14 to $36.
Napoleon Perdis' line, NP Set will consist of 85 products housed in white packaging with the phrase "What's in it for me?"
Pixi Cosmetics' line, Pixi by Petra (Petra is the name of one of the founding sisters) stands by its good-for-your-skin angle and will sell products ranging in price from $12 to $39.

Love It or Hate It? Target's Beauty Aisle Goes Upscale

BellaSugar — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 06:08:49 -0700

If you've been to Target lately, you may have noticed some fancy brands in the cosmetics aisle. Kiehl's, Origins, Bumble and Bumble, and Clarins are some of the prestigious department-store brands that are popping up on shelves.

The only problem: The retailer hasn't exactly gone about things through traditional channels. Target isn't buying products from the companies themselves - it's more of a gray-market thing, and the beauty brands are not happy.

I've talked with friends who love the idea of being able to buy their favorite shampoo at Target, but others complain that the prestige factor goes away. From a business angle, I think it makes sense for Target's image, but I can understand why these beauty brands are fuming. (I'm sure Clarins just loves having its creams sold a few feet away from suppositories and Drano.) What do you think? Are you into the idea, or is it a flop?

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Coming Soon: Sonia Kashuk Spring/Summer 2008 Collection

BellaSugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:00:23 -0800

Sonia Kashuk is about to launch her new Spring/Summer 2008 collection at Target stores nationwide. The products will be on shelves by March 1, however, you can preview a few of the products here first! The launch also includes an array of new makeup brushes, but today I'm going to tell you about the color collection.

The line contains eight new single eye shadows, seven shadow duos, three eye quads, three cream shadows, six matte lip crayons and six soft-tinted lip balms with SPF 14. But by far, my favorite products of the bunch are the three Dual Ended Sheer Lip Color and Plumping Glossy Tints because they're just so cool.

One side of the jumbo tube houses a sheer, full-sized creamy lipstick and the other side houses a high-shine plumping gloss that's tinted a lighter shade of the lipstick. Both products are moisturizing, the gloss isn't overly tingly, and since the base color is a lipstick, the color is rich.

I've always liked Sonia Kashuk products for their high quality at affordable prices and I've really got to give her kudos for making Target runs so much more fun!

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For pricing information and more details about each of the products in the new collection, read more.

Velvety Matte Lip Crayon ($6.99) is a moisturizing lip crayon with a matte texture. It's available in six shades.
Hydrating Lip Balm with SPF 14 ($7.49) is a tinted, shiny and hydrating lip balm available in six shades.
Shimmering Long Wear Crème Eye Shadow ($6.99) are metallic cream eye shadows. The smooth-textured shades blend so easily that they can be applied with your fingers or with a brush. Available in three shades; amethyst, golden and pewter.
Dual Ended Sheer Lip Color and Plumping Glossy Tint ($11.99) is a unique product since it contains a lipstick on one side and plumping gloss on the other. The tubes are super-sized and they are available in three lip-colored pinky shades.
Eye Quads ($9.99) Three new eye quads in shades of violet, blue and neutrals have been added to the ever-popular collection.
Enhance Eye Color ($5.99) isn't a new formula, but it has new packaging and seven new colors. The cases are now thinner and have magnetic closure.
Eye Shadow Duos ($7.99) now has eight new shades to choose from and the names are also really cute. (I personally like Match Maker, Tongue in Cheek and Double Whammy.) The shadows are also packaged in the new slender, magnetic compacts.

Beauty Byte: Target Prepares to Go Green

BellaSugar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:00:13 -0800

Oh, Target. You are my favorite cheap-chic stop for everything from bed linens to blenders. And as the popularity of natural beauty segues from fad to mainstream, Target is jumping on the bandwagon. As soon as March, you can expect to see a bevy of natural brands lining shelves.

Adding to my already deep and unconditional love of the chain, Target is taking the guesswork out of going green, and has preselected only products that are free of parabens, phthalates and sodium lauryl sulfates. What's more, nothing has been tested on animals. Some of the lines that we'll be seeing are already favorites of mine, such as Burt's Bees, Dr. Bronner's, Kiss My Face, and Alba, among many others.

The best part is that we can get our product fix without breaking the bank. Prices for the lines start at $2.99 and top out at $29.99. As if we needed one more reason to schedule a Target run in the near future!

Think Pink: Sonia Kashuk Pouch of Pink Makeup Case & Brush Set

BellaSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:00:24 -0700

Makeup artist and breast cancer survivor Sonia Kashuk has created a set of limited-edition pink products to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can now purchase an adorable pink houndstooth Pouch of Pink ($5.99) makeup case, or a pink brush ($19.99, available in Target stores only) which contains a blush brush, a medium, small, and angled eye shadow brush, a nylon foundation brush, a brow groomer, a smudge brush and a hand mirror.

This is the ultimate traveling beauty companion. Did I mention that all of the handles on the brushes are pink, too? So cute! Through November 4th, 100% of all proceeds generated from these products will be donated toward the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This is one of the few 100% donations, so Sonia, snaps all around for you!

Beauty Byte: Sonia Kashuk to Launch Products to Fight Breast Cancer

BellaSugar — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:00:18 -0700

I didn't know that makeup artist Sonia Kashuk was a breast cancer survivor, but it turns out she had a double mastectomy after being diagnosed last year. Sadly, breast cancer runs in her family-both her grandmother and mother were diagnosed with the disease-but fortunately, Sonia is healthy now.

Now that she's beaten cancer, she's planning some new products for her Target cosmetics line, and money raised will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. As Sonia says:

I will be offering a special brush set, cosmetic bag and toiletries case at Target stores nationwide to raise money to support breast cancer research. I am most honored and proud to tell you that 100% of the profits will be donated to BCRF. I ask you from deep within my heart and soul to help me in this fight to raise awareness and money for breast cancer.

The products will be available in October, when is when many other pink-ribbon products hit stores, too. But I'll be looking forward to buying Sonia's among all the rest, simply because it's clearly a cause that's dear to her. Congratulations to Sonia for regaining her health, and for doing something to help other women.