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All These Base Are Belong to You: Keep Your Face in Place

BellaSugar — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:00:40 PST

Lately, I've become intolerant of touch-ups and creases in my makeup (especially around my eyes), so bases that keep my foundation and concealer on and looking fresh are a hot topic. I'm personally a big fan of Too Faced Primed & Poreless, because it keeps everything in the world on even though I tend to get a little oily. If that's not for you, fret not; there are a ton of products out there that could be the perfect fit, depending on your skin type. To examine your options, check out the plethora of primers below.

A Little Elbow Grease = More Primer Potion

BellaSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:00:29 PST

Because beauty products aren't always cheap, I like to get the most I can out of them. When I discovered this trick, I knew I had to share it with all of you.

Urban Decay Primer Potion ($15) is one of those cult-favorite products that people run through fairly quickly. But a few value-oriented makeup addicts have figured out a way to get the most out of the product. When the wand seems to have run out of product, they use an old knife to slice open the packaging, then scoop the primer into a different container. As you can see, there's a ton of product that you wouldn't be able to reach otherwise, effectively doubling the life span of this product.

It's surprisingly easy to do. Check out this guide to doing it yourself and enjoy the "extra" product you scoop out.

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Urban Decay Launches Urban Bride Kit (Great For the Nonbetrothed, Too!)

Jaime Richards — Tue, 10 May 2011 03:05:00 PDT

One of the biggest makeup concerns a bride has on her wedding day is getting her carefully applied palette to last, and now, it's Urban Decay's Urban Bride Kit ($42) to the rescue. The set includes six products to ensure that makeup stays put, all while giving a flawless finish: All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, Eye Shadow Primer Potion, Lip Junkie Lip Gloss, Marshmallow Sparkling Body Powder, Supercurl Curling Mascara, and Razor Sharp Ultra-Definition Finishing Powder.

As part of the launch, Ulta is holding events at 15 of its stores on May 13 and 14, where appointments can be booked with Urban Decay makeup artists specializing in wedding day makeup. (Nonbrides welcome, too!) Also, each customer who spends $60 on Urban Decay products, including the Urban Bride Kit, will receive two passes to Bridesmaids, starring Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig.

See photos of the Urban Bridal Kit up close now.