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Top 5 Under $25 Beauty Gift Guide!

BellaTV — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:04:51 PST

Annie, BellaSugar Editor, shows you her picks for the best beauty gifts under $25. From Lush’s fizzy bath bombs to Philosophy’s sweet and spicy Gingerbread Man scrub, Annie finds you the best of budget beauty for those last minute gift ideas.

Reader Review of the Day: Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Well-Rested For Eyes

BellaSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:00:28 PST

You voted, and the results were clear. The Best Concealer of 2008 was Bare Minerals. So, I decided to check out the ever-expanding Product Reviews page to find out more for myself. While the product overall ranks 3.5 out of 5 stars (not too shabby), reader Ehouse had a mediocre opinion on Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Well-Rested For Eyes ($18), calling it just "an OK pale eye shadow." Check out her review below:

"This is a perfectly OK pale vanilla toned eyeshadow, and works fine as a base color. I didn't find it effective as a concealer. Most of us would have to be careful about using a powder like this under the eye anyway, as it tends to settle in the fine lines. It can be mixed with a moisturizer if you're determined to try to use it as a concealer."

Want to add your own two cents? Check out our product reviews section to share your thoughts.

Giveaway of the Day! Bare Escentuals 100% Pure Moxie Set

BellaSugar — Thu, 17 May 2007 23:30:56 PDT

To celebrate the very exciting launch of BellaSugar, we're giving away a different product every day in May, thanks to our very generous friends at Sephora. A big congratulations to Katiey424, who won yesterday's giveaway for the new Guerlain fragrance, Aqua Allegoria Angelique-Lilas.

Today's giveaway is a Bare Escentuals 100% Pure Moxie Set, a nine-piece BareMinerals collection with a $154 value that includes colors for face, eyes, cheeks, and lips, as well as special brushes. This mineral makeup kit is packed with natural-looking shades that will give you a beachy, sun-kissed glow.

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment in the comment section below by 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT Friday, May 18, and we'll announce the winner when we post the next giveaway. Please, only ONE comment per person; duplicate comments will be discarded, so commenting more than once won't up your chances of winning. Also, you must be a TeamSugar member to comment, so if you're not a member, please register here for an account. For all of the rules and regulations, just click here. Good luck!

Marvelous Mineral Bronzers

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:44:56 PDT

Mineral Bronzers are fantastic for sensitive or acne prone skin. They are non-caking, talc-free and are made from natural products with little amounts of color dyes or abrasives that can irritate your skin. They absorb oil and are believed to minimize the look of fine lines on your face. Here are some of the latest and greatest mineral bronzers on the market:

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Bronzer is a super lightweight dual colored, mineral based pressed powder. Created with Vitamins A and E and infused with anti-oxidants, this bronzer actually helps protect your skin. The formula also contains Mica and Silica to help achieve a smooth, sexy, second skin feel. It's packaged in a sleek silver case with 2 compartments; 1 for the bronzer and 1 that flips up to store a mirror and a brush. Buy it here for $12.95. Available in 6 shades.

Pür Minerals Universal Marble Powder-Bronze is an amazing bronzer and skin brightener that helps to even out blotchy skin. It's full of vitamins, minerals and super soft shea butter to create light but thorough coverage. It's also oil, alcohol, talc, fragrance and chemical dye free. Pür-fect! Buy it here for $21.50

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Therapy Systems Pressed Mineral Foundation SPF 20 is a custom formulated, triple jet milled powder made from ingredients like boron nitride and silk. Use the darkest shade (Buff) as a bronzer for exceptionally smooth all over color. Buy it here for $28. Available in 3 shades.

Lastly, a piece on mineral makeup wouldn't be complete without including something on bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation. This revolutionary magical makeup's tag line is "it's so pure you can sleep in it." After trying it, I must say, that I kind of believe them. It's made from 100% pure, crushed minerals which are free of everything. It won't clog your pores or irritate your skin.

There are thousands of testimonials online where women who suffer from skin conditions, claim that this brand has improved the overall appearance of their skin. It also contains natural sunscreens that protect your skin from the sun. This makeup has actually been recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Buy it here for $25. Available in 12 shades.

What We're Sweet On: A Silky Serum That Works While You Snooze

Jaime Richards — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:26:31 PST

Bare Escentuals is bringing new meaning to beauty sleep with its just-launched bareMinerals Active Cell Renewal Night Serum ($50). The lightweight formula, which works while you snooze, contains lavender to soothe, kombucha black tea to smooth, and antioxidant skin-protecting vitamins C and E. But perhaps the best part of applying the serum is just how good it feels when it hits your skin. It sinks right in to reveal a mug that's hydrated, firmed, and refreshed in the a.m. Think of it like a supercharger for your face. You'll also love that it's free from synthetic fragrances and parabens. So all you'll have to worry about is sleeping through your alarm.

5 Fun Ways to Get Into the Mardi Gras Spirit

Jaime Richards — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 PST

Mardi Gras is one of the few times of the year where excess reigns supreme. Besides Halloween, there's never a more perfect time than now to show off your adventurous spirit. From some beautifully tame options to some wilder, glimmery finds, here are five ways you can get your Mardi Gras on right now:

With a royal purple eye shadow: The best part about Paula Dorf's Eye Color in Mardi Gras ($20) is that its flattering plum color will also look gorgeous the other 364 days of the year.
With some flashy lashes: They're a bit kitschy, but once these metallic Mardi Gras false lashes ($13) hit your eyes, it'll feel so good.
With sequined masks: Nothing screams Mardi Gras quite like a mask of green, gold, and purple, and these cat-eye masks ($3) fit the bill nicely.
With a pleasing perfume holder: Dale Tiffany's swirly Mardi Gras perfume bottle ($63) is not just pretty to look at, but it would make an excellent gift/temporary booze container, too.
With the a trifecta of New Orleans-inspired makeup: Bare Escentuals' Leslie Blodgett was inspired to create BareMinerals Where It's at: The Royal Treatment ($28) after visiting the Big Easy. The three-piece makeup kit comes with: King Eye Color, a peachy sheen; Crown Eye Color, a deep sea teal; and Lip Gloss in Beignet, and opal peach.

Sunday Giveaway! Win a Bounty of Bare Escentuals Beauty

BellaSugar — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:30:00 PST

Our friends at Sephora know that gorgeous color is a Winter essential, so they're offering some amazing Bare Escentuals makeup in today's giveaway. The lucky winner will receive these essential items:

Pure Luxuries Volume Two - A 17-piece color collection for the eyes and face.
bareMinerals Healthy Radiance - Face and body color infused with RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex.

To enter, just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PST today, and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a PopSugar Community member to enter. So if you're not already one, register now. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: you must be logged in to the PopSugar Community for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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Take a Look at the 2010 CEW Award Winners!

BellaSugar — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:00:00 PDT

On Friday, members from the prestigious Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), along with some very excited beauty brand reps, got together to find out the winners of the annual Beauty Awards. Celebrities like Whitney Port, Kim Kardashian, and Selita Ebanks were on hand to dish out the awards, along with host Mario Cantone. To win a CEW award is pretty prestigious stuff, so to find out what products received top honors, just keep reading.