What a Pair: Lip Sync From Senna Cosmetics


Updated 08/05/08 8:15 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

What a Pair: Lip Sync From Senna Cosmetics

If coveting a product is sin, lock me away forever! Senna Cosmetics released a two-in-one lip gloss and lipstick product called Lip Sync ($24) a few weeks ago. These glossy, creamy, and shimmery tubes have my heart going pitter-patter and my eyes wide with excitement. The concept is much like the Dual Ended Lip Color and Plumping Glossy Tints from Sonia Kashuk's past Summer collection, but these Read more

Product Review: Lancôme Defining & Brightening Eyeliner Duo


Updated 08/05/08 1:42 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Product Review: Lancôme Defining & Brightening Eyeliner Duo

I'm always on the hunt for a great purple eyeliner. A makeup artist recommended a Defining & Brightening Eye Pencil Duo ($28) by Lancôme because it's not too dark and not too bright or shimmery. It's a subtle deep eggplant that completely passes for a neutral. It looks amazing on green eyes, but my best friend who has brown eyes is now also an obsessed and loyal fan. The twist is that the Read more

Product Review: Stila Convertible Eye Color


Updated 08/05/08 2:02 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 26 comments

Product Review: Stila Convertible Eye Color

As soon as I laid my eyes on this Stila Convertible Eye Color ($20), I knew it was special. Not only do I appreciate the value of a two-in-one product (and in this case, a three-in-one product), but it also takes the guesswork out of coordinating your eye-makeup colors. One side of the wand contains a pencil eyeliner, the middle section unscrews to reveal a shimmery powder eye shadow (in the same Read more

What A Pair: Dual-Ended Mascara


Updated 04/24/08 3:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 16 comments

Dual-Ended Mascara

OK, so the concept of double-sided mascara isn't entirely novel. But after checking out Two-Timer Mascara from The Balm, I thoroughly enjoy having two options in one product to choose from. After a shopping trip, I noticed that more and more of these mascara pairs are being developed and I'm pretty stoked about it. If you share my enthusiasm, you'll love these three dual-sided mascaras too. And Read more

What A Pair: Cream and Powder Eye Shadow Duos


Updated 04/05/08 4:31 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Cream and Powder Eye Shadow Duos

Usually eye shadows come in palettes that have either a powder or cream consistency, so it's rare when you find a few dynamite duos that contain one of each. Here are three amazing cream and powder eye shadow pairs that I think you'll love as much as I do. A few days ago I promised you more info on the Laura Mercier Eye Colour Pot ($32) from the Gold Digger collection (which totally looks like Read more

What A Pair: Jemma Kidd Lip Balm and Lipstick Duo


Updated 09/25/07 6:48 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

What A Pair:  Jemma Kidd Lip Balm and Lipstick Duo

I am such a two-in-one product fan that I've decided to create a brand new feature all about dynamic duo's called What A Pair. It's no wonder that when I saw this Plumping Lip Balm & Long-Lasting Color Duo from Jemma Kidd I went totally bananas. This creamy double-sided stick contains a moisturizing lip balm on one side and a creamy lipstick on the other—all for $20. C'mon, that's not a Read more

New Product Alert: Tarte Lock & Roll


Updated 09/24/07 6:51 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

New Product Alert:  Tarte Lock & Roll

Cool beans! This inventive Tarte Cosmetics Lock and Roll Eye Shadow Duo ($28) claims to be be crease-proof and smudge-proof. It houses both a cream side and a loose powder side and is part of Tarte's new Stain or Shine Summer 2007 Collection. Here's how it works. Begin by applying the liquefied, vitamin E enhanced cream shadow to your lids. Wait about ten seconds for it to dry and then use Read more

What A Pair, Part II: Eyeliner and Eye Shadow Duos


Updated 06/20/07 9:11 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

What A Pair, Part II:  Eyeliner and Eye Shadow Duos

Welcome to part II of What A Pair, the second installment of my series on double-your-pleasure makeup products. First, we looked at lip liner and lip gloss duos and now come these awesome eyeliner and eye shadow duos. These are perfect for those of you who like to travel light. Not only are they functional and pocket sized, they are also great time-savers! Duo Eyes ($22) is a cool invention Read more

What A Pair, Part I: Lip Liner and Lip Gloss Duos


Updated 09/24/07 6:51 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 31 comments

What A Pair, Part I:  Lip Liner and Lip Gloss Duos

These darling compact lip gloss and lip liner all-in-one duos make a great pair for the gal on the go. They are small, practical and although they are a touch more expensive than most glosses alone, you really can't beat a two for one deal! Valerie Beverly Hills Duo Lips , $22, is a medium shade pink lip gloss that comes with a detachable matching lip liner. I can't wait for her to come out Read more

What A Pair: Cool Cobalt Blue Smoky Eye Sets


Updated 02/26/08 10:57 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

What A Pair: Cool Cobalt Blue Smoky Eye Sets

Cobalt blue is a hot color for Spring and the smoky eye is a classic sexy makeup look we've been seeing on the runways for Fall. Combine these two trends and you can't go wrong! Here are some sexy and cool new cobalt blue smoky eye sets. Cargo SmokyEye™ Eyeliner Duo, $28, is a coordinated cream and powder eyeliner/eyeshadow duo that makes creating a smoky eye simple. You can wear each shade Read more