Reader Review: MAC Brow Set


Updated 01/16/08 11:05 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 32 comments

Reader Review: MAC Brow Set

The other day, Fab came over and started waving a tube of brow gel in my face. "Have you tried this?" she asked. "It is the best." Since I hadn't, I asked her if she'd share a review with you. Since she's a sweetie, she agreed to. So, take it away, Fab: "My eyebrow prayers have been answered. Here's how. . . "I never had a lot of brow to begin with. I covet the thick, dramatic brows of Read more

Get The Most From Your Makeup: Your Old Toothbrush


Updated 12/12/07 11:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Get The Most From Your Makeup: Your Old Toothbrush

About to throw out that old toothbrush of yours, are you? Whoa Nelly, hold your horses. Your used toothbrush can also double as an eyebrow brush! I know it sounds kind of disgusting, but if you clean it properly, it's not going to transfer any cooties—I promise! First, disinfect it by soaking in it hot water infused with liquid anti-bacterial soap. Then, instead of spending more cash on a Read more

Clearly Fabulous Brow Gels


Updated 01/18/08 7:37 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Clearly Fabulous Brow Gels

After you've perfected your arch and filled in your wow brows, you've got to set your eyebrows so that they don't become unruly and wild. To apply, use the same motion as you would when putting on mascara. Here are some fabulous, crystal clear brow gels that act in the same sort of way that a light hold hair hair gel would act on your hair. Lola Brow Gel will put your rebellious brows in Read more

How to Achieve a Bare-Faced Look Fast


Updated 04/04/12 2:58 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

How to Get a Natural Makeup Look

The 2012 runways were awash with natural beauties, but most of the models got a little bit of help with makeup. If you want to achieve this minimalist look, follow these easy steps from makeup artists Kristi Matamoros and Jodie Boland: Cover, don't cake: Use your fingers to apply a tinted moisturizer as a base. Start at the nose and spread outward, then switch to your thumbs to get more coverage Read more

How to Get Lily Collins's Apple-Red Lips


Updated 03/26/12 3:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Get Lily Collins's Makeup Look from the Mirror Mirror Premiere

Lily Collins was the fairest of them all at the Mirror Mirror premiere. (Tied with Julia Roberts, that is.) Not only did Lily's pearly complexion glow, her red lips were also reminiscent of Snow White's favorite forbidden fruit. Kayleen McAdams, the makeup artists who created this look, framed Lily's eyes with a glittering green-grey shadow and topped it all off with a blast of bright color on Read more

How to Get Kristen Bell's Simple Undone Updo


Updated 03/19/12 11:55 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For March 19, 2012

Get Kristen Bell's twisted half up hairstyle — InStyle Are bleached eyebrows the next beauty trend? — Huffington Post Transition your daytime look for an after-work date — Styleite Dare to add Olympian Blue to your palette — Stylelist See these magical makeup wands that will work on-the-go — Real Simple Why a gel manicure is the ideal canvas for nail art aficionados — Refinery Read more

Surprising Makeup Tips From Three Celebrities


Updated 12/13/11 5:44 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity Makeup Tips From Emily Blunt, Kelly Clarkson, More

Sometimes it's the student who teaches the teacher, and in the world of beauty analogies — and in this particular case — it's the celebrity client teaching the makeup artist. Here, our guest writer, Vanitymark Cosmetics founder, and celebrity makeup artist, Brett Freedman, shares with us his role-reversing experiences. In my career as a makeup artist I've been turned on to some really great Read more

10 Beauty Decisions You Should Always Sleep On


Updated 04/19/11 9:45 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

10 Hair, Skin, and Makeup Decisions You Should Always Sleep On

Everybody has a "eureka!" moment once in a while, where you realize exactly what you want and how to get it. When it comes to your appearance, though, things often require a little more thought. After all, there's nothing more personal than your body, and some regrets can last a lifetime or cost you some major cash to fix. See the 10 beauty decisions you should always give at least a couple good Read more

Halloween Costume Idea: Dark Willow


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Create a Dark Willow Costume For Halloween

The costume: Dark Willow It's been 10 years since Dark Willow, the world's most powerful (and seriously P.O.-ed) witch, appeared on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but this Halloween costume is just as freaky now as it was then. It's a win-win choice from the Buffyverse, since fellow fans will get the costume immediately, and everyone else will just be impressed by your spooky look. Hair and makeup: Read more