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Doing Drugstore: Revlon Brow Specialist Kit

BellaSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:00:54 -0700

Last week, I met up with eyebrow guru Anastasia Soare, and ever since then, I've been paying extra special attention to the brow area - or lack thereof. More tips from Anastasia to come, but in the meantime, after passing by this Revlon Brow Specialist Kit ($9) at Walgreens over the weekend, I couldn't resist. My makeup area at home is getting a little cluttered these days, so anything that is compact, compartmentalized, and brow-related captures my attention. To see what I thought of this mini-kit, just read more.

Reader Review of the Day: Anastasia Beverly Hills Tweezers

BellaSugar — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:00:06 -0700

Sometimes readers don't agree with what I think, and that's why our Reader Reviews section is so invaluable. Take Sabisf, for instance. While I loved Anastasia Beverly Hills Tweezers ($28), she wasn't as pleased. Here's what she had to say:

When I first got these they worked great, but quickly lost their sharpness. After a few months they did not work at all. At the price they should last a lot longer. I went back to Tweezerman and I'm very happy. Anastasia has some other nice products, though.

Have you disagreed with some of my Product Reviews or Doing Drugstore opinions? Here's the perfect opportunity to tell us why. Just head to the Product Reviews website and give us the scoop.

These Adorable Tweezers Make Plucking (Almost) Fun

BellaSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:00:22 -0700

Ever since I saw these adorable little ballerina girl tweezers at Pylones ($15), I've been coveting cuter, more stylish brow groomers. Turn out there's a whole world of tweezing creativity just waiting to be discovered, from high-design numbers to sweet, colorful prints that would make any makeup case look good. Click through and find a pair that makes you happy.

Tweezerman Agatha Ruiz De La Prada Slant Tweezers - $25.00	Ergonomic Tweezer - $5.00
Billion Dollar Brows Tweezers - $20.00	Tweezerman Tweezer - $25.00
Polka Dot Slant Tweezer by Tweezerman - $25.00	Laura Mercier Tweezers - $22.00
Rubis Swiss Cross Slant Tweezers - $35.00

Reader Review of the Day: Revlon Splinter Tweezer

BellaSugar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700

I'm all for getting back to the basics - particularly when it saves a buck or 20. That's why reader Jenzene likes Revlon's Splinter Tweezer ($3) so much, declaring, "Forget Tweezerman!" Here's what else she has to say:

Why drop $12 on a tweezer when you can get this for $3 to $4? I have had this little baby for six years and it has never let me down! It grips every hair firmly, and the point is rounded, not sharp.

Do you have a basic beauty tool you can't live without? Whether it's a trusty tweezer, a loyal lash curler, or no-fail bobby pins, tell us all about it. Just head to our Product Reviews website and give us your feedback. You might just be the next featured reviewer on this daily post.

In Which Bella Was Corrected on Plucking and Dying

BellaSugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:00:39 -0800

A few years ago, as I chatted with my friend about which color I should dye my hair, I was given an unexpected lesson in beauty terminology. She was in cosmetology school at the time, and I knew she'd have some good ideas. Instead of guiding me towards something like, "chocolate brown with copper highlights," she said something more along the lines of, "You dye an Easter egg, not your hair. You color your hair." Well, excuse me.

It was something she had learned in school, she told me - the professional beauty lingo, you know. Oh, she also mentioned that when it comes to plucking, that's only for chickens, not eyebrows. Instead, it's tweezing, and tweezing alone. Righty-o then.

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I'm Not The Sharpest

BellaSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:00:22 -0700

I've been using Mally Beauty's Double Duty Perfect Tweezers ($19.50). To be honest, it's partially because, like them, my bathroom is pink. However, only recently did I start actually using the pointy side. The sharp tips grab my freakishly long eyebrow hairs much better than the slanted side.

It is widely believed that slant-tip tweezers are the gold standard for brows. Short hairs that grow in between waxes (or in between.... eyes), are easily grabbed between the two flat blades, but when trying to change the shape of the brows, the pointy tip is better for grabbing the right hair at the root. Have you found this?

Tools of the Trade: TweezLight

BellaSugar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:00:05 -0800

I came upon this odd-looking little invention called TweezLight ($9.99) in a small, off-the-strip apothecary the other day and it gave me a good chuckle. Doesn't it look like something a doctor would pull out of her bag?

I make fun, but actually, I think this tool is cool. The hardware is made of water-resistant stainless steel and has a built-in LED light centered between the prongs for optimal visibility and accuracy. Also, the package said that you can get about 50,000 on-and-off clicks from the battery, so as you can see, this gimmick is made to last!

I like the shiny gold one best, but if you have a favorite color, there are many shades to choose from. And for just $10, it's a fun little gadget.

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Bellissima! Physician's Formula 3-in-1 Brow-Tweez

BellaSugar — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:00:34 -0800

One of my all-time favorite drugstore brands, Physician's Formula, has come out with a 3-in-1 eyebrow tweezer, definer, and brow comb called Brow-Tweez. Intrigued? Here's how it works. One side of the wand contains a minisized pair of stainless-steel tweezers, and the other side houses the brow pencil. The cap of the pencil side also comes equipped with a minisized brow brush. It's pretty much everything you'd need for on-the-go grooming.

Brow-Tweez is available in three different shades (dark brown, light brown, and dark blonde) to suit most eyebrows and hair tones. Also, it is fragrance free, hypoallergenic, and safe for those who wear contact lenses.

The best part is that all of this costs just $7.95. Getting gorgeous brows doesn't have to break the bank. When I find a bargain this great, I just can't resist. What do you think of Brow-Tweez?

2007 Sugar Awards: Best Beauty Tool

BellaSugar — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:00:45 -0800

You've voted, and once again, the results were very close. Squeezing past Shu Uemura eyelash curlers by a margin of less than 10 votes, Tweezerman tweezers garnered first place. I confess that years ago, I didn't understand the hype, but after you use a good pair of tweezers, you'll never want to go back to the two-dollar version again.

Speaking of pricier products that really perform better, my can't-live-without tool this year is my T3 dryer. Again, you always read the hype about T3 tools, and in this case, the praise is earned. The dryer cuts my drying time in half, leaves my hair bouncy and shiny, and never overheats. It's not cheap by any means, but if you go for frequent blow-dries, it's definitely something to save up for.

Think Pink: Tweezerman Petite Tweeze Set

BellaSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:00:58 -0700

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, every weekday I'll bring you a beauty item that benefits the cause. I'll also fill you in on how much money from each sale goes to support breast cancer research and prevention, so you'll be able to choose accordingly. And of course, if you have any suggestions for products, let me know!

Let's start the month off with Tweezerman Petite Tweeze Set ($25). The three-piece set includes a pink-ribbon leather case and mini slanted and pointed tweezers. Tweezerman really does make a fantastically precise tweezer (and offers free sharpening!), and if you need an extra set for travel, this is a good one. One dollar from every set sold will benefit breast cancer care and prevention.