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Victoria's Secret New Bare Bronze Collection
With Summer just around the corner, cosmetics companies are launching their latest bronzers, bronzing gels and bronze shimmer powders. The hottest look for Summer is a sexy sun kissed look without having to face the damaging rays of the sun. Victoria's Secret has recently launched their Bare Bronze Collection, and from what I understand, it's already flying off the shelves!
Get Your Bronzing Gel On!
If you are looking for a safe and sunless deep tan, bronzing gels are one of your many options. These cool gels are tinted to give your skin a natural-looking glow. To apply, use a sponge or your fingers to blend and dab them on the same areas as you would brush on a bronzer.
Stay Tan for Fall with Bronzing Gels
Bronzing gel is a fantastic way to get a hint of sun-kissed color without the damaging effects of the sun's rays. You can wear them alone or mix them into your favorite foundation or body lotion, and the color can be as subtle or as intense as you like. To give yourself a sunny glow going into autum, just dot a small amount of the gel onto your cheeks, forehead, chin, and nose, then blend with your fingertips in an outward motion.
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Back-to-School Beauty: Celebrity Makeup Artist Brett Freedman Shares His Bronzing Tips
Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman has worked with the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Vanessa Hudgens, and Leighton Meester, and as owner of Vanitymark Cosmetics, he's one busy guy. Recently, I chatted with Freedman about simple changes we can all make when it comes to back-to-school beauty.
But who says this post goes out only to those of you headed back for a new semester?
Five Easy Ways to Fake a Sun-Kissed Glow
If you make frequent stops on the Bella train, then you'll know that I'm all about safe sunning — which means no tanning at all. But that doesn't mean you have to lose the look of a day at the beach. While I love the benefits of a self-tanner, sometimes I don't want to deal with the smell of DHA combining with my skin's chemistry or the affliction of streak-mania all over my body.
Beauty Byte: Self's 2007 Healthy Beauty Awards
Self magazine just announced the winners of its 2007 Healthy Beauty Awards, which recognize skin-care, makeup, and hair products that are both good and good for you. I love lists like this, because they always give me ideas about new products to try (as if I needed more, but whatever).
The Self awards are a great mix of drugstore treasures and high-end brands.
Reader Review of the Day: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner
Having a stay-put eyeliner is a priority for most. I don't know many ladies that enjoy the looks-like-you-slept-in-it kind of appearance — that is, unless you're going for a super-smudgy look. I'm happy to report that reader Kellyamber has found her perfect long-lasting product in Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($21), even calling it the best eyeliner:
This is by far the best eyeliner out of the dozens I've tried in my lifetime.
How-To: Alicia Keys' Makeup at the 2009 Oscars
Drawing inspiration from Hollywood starlets of the '40s and '50s, makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff offered a dramatically glamorous red-carpet look for Alicia Keys. Keeping classic stars like Veronica Lake and Lena Horne in mind, she went for sultry eyes and strong brows on luminous skin. Get started with the following steps:
- Skin: Prep with Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold capsules to add hydration and a radiant glow to skin then follow up with Pure Finish Mineral Powder 5.
Reader Review of the Day: Stila Eyes & Shine Smudge Pot Trio Gel Eyeliner
For today's review, let's look at a product by Stila that comes with not just one or two but three of the brand's top-selling smudge pots.
The kit, Stila Eyes & Shine Smudge Pot Trio Gel Eyeliner ($32), contains black, bronze, and gray shades — all must-haves for the ultimate smoky eye. Bella reviewer Scully was a fan, giving the set four out of five stars.
Trend Alert: Bronzing Body Oils
Take heed, beauty addicts: there's another bronzing product on the market. We've seen everything from powder face bronzers to oversized face and body bronzers, to bronzing gels and now you can add these amazing bronzing oils to the list. Here are a few products to help create a gorgeous glow that'll wash off after just one wearing!
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