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Which Is More Expensive?

BellaSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:23 -0700

No matter how many times I see a caviar night cream or a diamond-encrusted lip gloss, I still experience sticker shock. Of course, there are an abundance of beauty items that don't cost and arm and a leg, and for that I am grateful. But when it comes to the asking price of the following beauty items compared to price tags of some similar-sounding products, can you guess which ones are more expensive? (And can you guess how much I am fantasizing about this coconut cupcake, too?)
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Bella Quiz: Which Is More Expensive?

BellaSugar — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Pretty as a package? Some perfumes and compacts have such lovely bottles that you may be more charmed by their looks than the actual purpose of the item. I've gathered some beautiful beauty items to compare with similar adornments for your home and body. Can you spot the cheaper item in these luxe duos? Test yourself and start this quiz!

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Bella Quiz: Which Is More Expensive?

BellaSugar — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:00:34 -0800

I firmly believe that many pricey products are worth their, uh, price - but did you ever stop to think what else you could be getting for the same dollar amount? Well, that's just what I did when I set out to see whether one bottle of really nice polish costs more than the entire collection from another brand and other like comparisons. It was fun for me to hunt out these makeup items, but the results are definitely not made up. Take the quiz and see how much (hypothetical) bang you can get for your (hypothetical) bucks.

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Bella Quiz: Which Is More Expensive?

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:01:03 -0800

I'm often amazed at the high cost of certain beauty products. A $200 haircut? The frugal gal in me can't help but start formulation scenarios as to what else I could do with that kind of dough. Fifteen pairs of shoes at Payless. Eighty-seven boxes of whole wheat pasta, perhaps. You get the point. So, let's test your knowledge. Can you guess which is more expensive?

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Bella Quiz: Which Is More Expensive?

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:01:35 -0800

Trudge, trudge, sludge, sludge. The economy may still be suffering, but it has to eventually get better, right? I put on my rose-colored glasses and spotted items that are still flying around in my fantasies. Take the latest Which Is More Expensive? quiz . . . and continue to dream big.

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Bella Quiz: Which Is More Expensive?

BellaSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:00:04 -0800

In these tight economic times, most people are cutting back on their spending, but companies continue releasing over-the-top items. Welcome to the third Which Is More Expensive? quiz, where your knowledge of just how pricey beauty products can get is tested. Think of it as The Price Is Right, only without the prizes. Or Bob Barker.

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Which Is More Expensive? The Valentine's Edition

BellaSugar — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:00:28 -0800

Yes, Valentine's Day has become a Hallmark holiday. So what? Celebrating love is always a good thing. Whether you do so with flair or prefer to keep it low-key, take a few fun-filled moments to have some Cupid-worthy fun. Can you guess which Valentine's-themed beauty item is more expensive?

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L'Oréal Debuts Ammonia-Free Permanent Hair Dye

BellaSugar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:59:15 -0800

L'Oréal's new INOA (Innovation No Ammonia) permanent dye is debuting to a lot of fanfare, since ammonia is not only damaging to your hair shaft, but it's bad for your health as well. Only thing is, ammonia-free permanent colors have existed for years already - they just never caught on in most salons. And L'Oreal's even put out an ammonia-free permanent color before: Natural Match, which was available cheaply for home coloring and got discontinued just before INOA's debut. INOA, like Natural Match, is supposed to provide full, even coverage without damaging the hair shaft. Unlike its predecessor, which retailed for about $12, INOA costs about 15 percent more than traditional salon hair color - so expect already pricey salon coloring to get more expensive.

If you want ammonia-free permanent color at the salon but don't want to go the INOA route, there are two other brands, Organic Color Systems and Teinture, already available at some salons. If you could choose to go ammonia-free, would you?

Product Review: L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base

OnSugar Blog — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:00:51 -0800

Here's an excerpt from OnSugar blog Beauty Bag 411.

In a previous post I mentioned how excited I was to try this since I have been looking for a new face primer. To refresh your memory in case you missed my previous post, L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base ($13) is the product that I am reviewing. So I have finally tried it out... and I hate it! Okay, hate is a strong word, but I am seriously disappointed in this. Why? Let me count the ways.

The Detox: What I Learned

BellaSugar — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0800

A few weeks ago, I made a New Year's resolution that I would give myself a jump-start to healthier eating by kicking it off with a five-day detox, which consisted mostly of vitamin-packed shots in the morning, chocolate-flavored protein shakes for breakfast, and lemon-dressed salads for lunch and dinner. When all was said and done, I came out of the detox six pounds lighter with smoother, brighter skin and an enlightened attitude.

But have I been keeping up with my promise to stay on the healthier end of the culinary spectrum? While I have gained a few pounds back, I'm definitely more conscientious about what foods I eat. Am I perfect with all of my choices? No way. But have I been focusing more on portion control and balance? You bet. Check out what I learned when you read more.