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Fab UK's September Must Haves

FabSugarUK — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:00:38 -0700

Can you believe it's September already? Where has the Summer gone? This Morning started again today, Jonathan Ross is back on Friday night, London Fashion Week will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary and pretty soon everyone will be going back to school. This means it's definitely time to invest in key new season pieces and here are ten of my favourites!

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Bella Brand: M Lab

JamieUK — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:35:21 -0700

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On Our Radar: Acne and Lanvin Accessories

FabSugarUK — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:51:12 -0800

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Coming Soon: Darphin's Designer Zit-Zapping Duo

BellaSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:46:04 -0700

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Fab Ad Archive: Agyness Deyn for Acne

FabSugarUK — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:27 -0700

Earlier in the week I showed you Katie Holmes' new cropped hairdo and commented that many celebs have faced the crop. Sugar reader Syako commented that she thought Agyness had always had short hair, so I searched through the archives for photos of Agyness before her short peroxide style and this is what I found! The images are actually taken from an Acne Jeans shoot for Spring 2006.

I think you'll agree that it's crazy how different she looks. Her style is much more girl-next-door, it's amazing what you can do with a bottle of peroxide bleach. Let me know what you think of the pictures.

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How-To: Cover Up Your Acne

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:00:05 -0800

Almost everyone gets acne, but that's pretty cold comfort, isn't it? Dealing with spots is enough of a hassle, so covering them up shouldn't be. As I was cursing a particularly stubborn cystic spot this morning, I thought you might like to see how to cover up your pimples. So for my step-by-step guide-including pictures-read more

You'll need to use different techniques depending on the blemish. Cystic acne-the spots that just show up as red, "under-the-skin" bumps-requires a different approach from the zits that are coming to a head. Read on.

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Step One: After applying your moisturizer, put a very small dab of concealer on your clean index finger. This will help warm the concealer, making it go on smoothly. I used Amazing Concealer ($40) in Fair. It's very concentrated, and because it's creamy, I find it easy to work with.
Step Two: Cover your cystic acne by dabbing the concealer on and around the spot. Gently tap it into the skin in quick motions, until the concealer blends with the rest of your skin. (In the picture you see here, I hadn't yet blended.)
Step Three: For pimples that are raised or that have come to a head, I recommend using a small, pointed concealer brush. I got mine at Sephora; it's on sale for $7, and has proven valuable during those times when I've needed to put just a tiny dab of concealer on a pimple. Dip the point of the brush in your concealer, then gently "paint" the pimple in question. Be sure to get the point on not just the top of the pimple, but on the sides and at the base as well.
Step Four: Follow by applying foundation. (I used my Prescriptives Custom Blend.) I also like to use a little bit of Touche Eclat on my chin area (where I tend to be red) and on top of any large blemishes. This diffuses the light, and it helps everything look more natural.

Hope this helps! I'm always trying to improve my pimple-concealing skills, so if any of you have other tips, feel free to share them!