You'll Love This Tip For Applying Cream Blush


Updated 07/25/10 3:38 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

How to Apply a Cream Blush With a Blush Brush

Remember that trick about using a blush brush with foundation for a faux airbrushed makeup look? It turns out, the blush brush is more versatile than you might imagine, especially when it comes to cream blushes. Cream formulations, which are perfect for creating a dewy glow (and also work well on dryer complexions), are typically applied with a sponge or fingers. However, by lightly dunking your Read more

Fake an Airbrushed Makeup Look With This Easy Tip


Updated 07/18/10 10:14 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

How to Fake an Airbrush Makeup Look

Perhaps you love the concept of airbrush foundation, but you don't want to fork over hundreds of dollars to purchase the tools to achieve the effect. Luckily, you don't have to look any farther than what's in your makeup bag to mimic that flawless finish. First, just dot your liquid foundation on the following areas: the forehead, chin, cheeks, and tip of the nose. Next, using circular motions, Read more

Makeup Brush Hair Types, Part II: Pony


Updated 10/09/07 6:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Makeup Brush Hair Types, Part II:  Pony

Welcome to the second installment of my makeup brush hair types series. Today's topic is pony hair. It's the most common type of hair in fluffy cheek, contour and powder brushes where dense color deposits are needed. Like goat hair, pony hair does not come to a point — another great reason to use it on cheeks, because the bristles lend themselves well to blending. Pony hair is a little bit Read more

Tools of the Trade: BellaSugar's Guide to Makeup Brushes


Updated 01/28/11 1:33 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Tools of the Trade: BellaSugar's Guide to Makeup Brushes

I get a lot of readers writing in with beauty questions, and makeup brushes are without a doubt one of the hottest topics. Obviously, I want to make sure we have all of the beauty basics covered, so I've created a definitive guide to makeup brushes that you can come back to again and again. Here's a roundup of my posts about six essential types of makeup brushes and how to clean and care for Read more

Not Your Average Bridesmaid's Gift


Updated 04/10/08 5:22 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Not Your Average Bridesmaid's Gift

Bridesmaids gifts can be predictable to say the least. Raise your hand if you'd be happy to never get another pair of sterling-silver earrings or a random necklace to match your baby-pink bridesmaid's dress. And don't even get me started on the monogrammed beach bags. Since it's so rare that we treat ourselves to new make-up brushes, why not get your gals a beautiful sterling silver blush brush Read more

Read Our Interviews With Halle Berry, Liya Kebede, Serinda Swan, and More


Updated 05/27/12 7:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

BellaSugar's Most Popular Stories Week May 25, 2012

Get the inside scoop on celebrity beauty from our interviews with Liya Kebede, Milla Jovovich, Halle Berry, and Serinda Swan. An up-close look at all the best hair and makeup at Cannes. Calling all Geminis! These zodiac beauty buys will satisfy your dual personality. See tips for breaking your nail-biting habit. Discover the makeup brush you should be using to apply mascara. Well-groomed brows Read more

Halle Berry Reveals the Secret to Her Flawless Skin


Updated 05/25/12 7:07 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Halle Berry's Skin Care and Makeup Tips

Yes, Halle Berry really is as gorgeous and flawlessly complected in person as she appears on screen. So now that your most pertinent question is answered, let's move on to the good stuff. Halle has served as the global brand ambassador for Revlon for over 10 years, and she's set to launch a campaign for the brand's new ColorStay Whipped Creme foundation (which hits shelves June 1). With Halle's Read more

Avoid In-Air Dehydration With These Travel Beauty Tips


Updated 04/18/12 11:21 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

In-Flight Beauty Tips

The weather is getting warmer, which means it is time to get the heck out of Dodge and travel. For the weekender or the international jet-setter, beauty from the stratosphere can be tough (especially with TSA requirements). There are, however, many ways to keep skin fresh on the plane. Find out more when you keep reading. Read more

The 7 Makeup Brushes Every Woman Needs


Updated 04/08/12 6:29 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Essential Makeup Brushes

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan always has a new tip or two for making life easier. This week, Michelle tells us how we can start building a makeup brush collection: Hi everyone, You may not think about your makeup brushes as often as you do the type of foundation or color eye shadow that you use, but that doesn't mean that your brush collection isn't every bit as important to your Read more

Beauty Must Reads From the BellaSugar Community


Updated 04/02/12 11:31 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

BellaSugar Community's Latest Must Reads March 31, 2012

This Effie Trinket nail art is on fire — Beautopia Spring beauty trends that real women can wear — At First Blush Four steps to rid yourself of dull Winter skin — Beauty Starlet Why you should throw out your brush and flat iron — Kiss and Tell This Superman eye look just might take flight — Bethy's Beauty Spot Read more