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The Fascinating History of Beauty Marks

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:05:18 PDT

Beauty marks haven't always been beautiful; in fact, for a significant part of human history, they've been considered hideous, bad luck, or even a sign of poor money management. And while Madonna may have ditched her mole back in the early '90s, for many of us, these marks are permanent features. Check out the crazy ways different cultures have interpreted beauty marks, and find out whether your moles would have netted you a good husband or a visit to the exorcist.

Who Do These Famous Beauty Marks Belong To?

BellaSugar — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:00:58 PDT

These three mystery ladies have made the most of their moles. They all have gorgeous skin and smiles and have showed us that beauty marks are something to flaunt! Take the quiz to find out which beauty mark belongs to what beauty!

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Beauty Marked! Waterproof Makeup

BellaSugar — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:00:00 PDT

Just in time for Summer, I devoted our latest Beauty Mark It challenge to the myriad of waterproof makeup available nowadays. Not just the old-reliable mascara, but also eye shadows like this Lola Cosmetics SocialEyes Gel Eye Colour, plus liners, cheek colors, and foundations that stay put through Summer swims, sweat, and smudges. (To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here.)

Gruaig_rua and Mademoiselle totally rocked this challenge, finding everything from waterproof concealer to a lip gloss that's a favorite of models. And as Missmargot pointed out, waterproof makeup requires a good makeup remover.

I've assembled all of the waterprof makeup beauty marks in a handy widget, so you can just use the arrows on the upper right to scroll through the Beauty Marks! If you want to learn more about a product, just click on the link. Nice work, everyone!

Beauty Mark It Reminder! Waterproof Makeup

BellaSugar — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 05:21:02 PDT

Waterproof makeup isn't something I want to wear every day, but I'm grateful there's so much to choose from nowadays. Not just the old-reliable mascara, but also eye shadows like this Lola Cosmetics SocialEyes Gel Eye Colour, plus liners, cheek colors, and foundations that stay put through Summer swims, sweat, and smudges.

So if you haven't already, don't forget to share your favorite waterproof makeup in this week's Beauty Mark It challenge. Tell me by Beauty Marking your favorites and tagging your choices with the words "waterproof makeup." I'll feature the readers' favorites on BellaSugar on Tuesday, June 19.

To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores,

Beauty Mark It! Waterproof Makeup

BellaSugar — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 05:08:22 PDT

While I was ooh-ing and ahh-ing about Lola Cosmetics SocialEyes Gel Eye Colour yesterday, I got to thinking about just how much great waterproof makeup is available these days. Not just the old-reliable mascara, but also eye shadows, liners, cheek colors, and foundations that stay put through Summer swims, sweat, and smudges.

Waterproof makeup isn't something I want to wear every day, but I'm grateful there's so much to choose from, and I want to find more! So for this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, I'd like to hear about the different types of waterproof makeup you've tried. Tell me by Beauty Marking your favorites and tagging your choices with the word "waterproof makeup." I'll feature the readers' favorites on BellaSugar next Tuesday, June 19.

To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores,

Beauty Marked! Your Favorite Summer Scents

BellaSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 06:00:34 PDT

After declaring Dior Addict 2 Summer Peonies one of my must-haves for June, I got to thinking about the importance of having a special Summer scent. After all, the change in seasons means finding a light-smelling perfume that's perfectly suited to the hotter months. So for our latest Beauty Mark It challenge, I asked you guys to Beauty Mark your favorite fragrances for when the weather gets warm. (To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here.)

The response to this challenge was truly overwhelming - but in a great way! The Beauty Marks ran the gamut from affordable mists, like ElleJay's Victoria's Secret Tahitian Vanilla Flower Body Spray, to pricier perfumes, such as Givenchy Very Irresistible Givenchy Summer Sun, about which Foreverdizzy raves: "Not only does the bottle reflect the mood of hot summer days, but the scent does, too!"

I've assembled all of the Summer fragrance favorites in a handy widget, so you can just use the arrows on the upper right to scroll through the Beauty Marks! If you want to learn more about a product, just click on the link. Nice work, everyone!

Beauty Mark It! Your Favorite Scent for Summer

BellaSugar — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 06:00:00 PDT

On Monday, I declared Dior Addict 2 Summer Peonies one of my must-haves for June. Let's face it: No one wants to spend the Summer wearing a fragrance fit for Fall. But really, any Summer scent will do. The important thing is finding a special light-smelling perfume that's perfectly suited to the hotter months.

So for this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, I want to hear what Summer scent you switch to when the weather gets warm. Tell me by Beauty Marking your favorites and tagging your choices with the phrase "Summer Scent." I'll feature the readers' favorites on BellaSugar next Tuesday, June 12.

To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores,

Beauty Marked! Sleeveless-Friendly Deodorant

BellaSugar — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:33:20 PDT

'Tis the season for sleeveless clothes - from tank tops to tube dresses - so for our latest Beauty Mark It challenge, I asked you guys to find your favorite sleeveless-friendly deodorants. (To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here.)

Honestly, I had no idea how many great clear gels and invisible solids there were out there. The choices ranged from drugstore stalwarts like Mitchum (a favorite of The_coffeegirl and Redegg and designer offerings from brands like Fresh, found by Nati. One reader, Carito8, even told us about a spray-on deodorant available in Venezuela that sounds amazing.

I've assembled all of the sleeveless-friendly deodorant picks in a handy widget, so you can just use the arrows on the upper right to scroll through the Beauty Marks! If you want to learn more about a product, just click on the link. Nice work, everyone!

Beauty Mark It Reminder! Sleeveless-Friendly Deodorant

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:00:08 PDT

When it comes to clothes, nothing screams Summer like sleeveless tops, from weekend tank tops to sassy spaghetti-strap dresses. But before you ditch the sleeves, it's important to arm yourself with the right deodorant. So, don't forget about this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, where I'm asking BellaSugar readers for their favorite sleeveless-friendly deodorants.

For years, I have been sampling all sorts of clear gels and invisible solids, trying to find one that works but won't leave behind white marks. Most recently, I discovered Dove Ultimate Clear Cool Essentials, but I'm always on the lookout for something better!

I'd love to hear about your favorite go-to deodorants for sleeveless clothes, so tell me by Beauty Marking them. Just tag your choices with the phrase "Sleeveless Deodorant." I'll feature my favorites on BellaSugar tomorrow, June 5.

To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores,

Beauty Mark It! Sleeveless-Friendly Deodorant

BellaSugar — Wed, 30 May 2007 14:30:22 PDT

When it comes to clothes, nothing screams Summer like sleeveless tops, from weekend tank tops to sassy spaghetti-strap dresses. But before you ditch the sleeves, it's important to arm yourself with the right deodorant. Hence, this week's Beauty Mark It challenge: sleeveless-friendly deodorants.

To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores,