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Giveaway of the Day! Cargo PlantLove Botanical Lipstick

BellaSugar — Thu, 10 May 2007 23:30:21 -0700

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. And yes, every day includes weekends, so be sure to check back on Saturday and Sunday! Also, a big congratulations to Elmendoa, who won yesterday's giveaway for the Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Butter.

Today's giveaway is something I've been dying to get my hands on: Cargo's PlantLove Botanical Lipstick. This environmentally friendly makeup contains no mineral oils or petroleums, and the 100 percent biodegradable case is made from a corn-derived polymer instead of plastic. You can even plant the flower-paper box to sprout wildflowers. Our giveaway includes five shades created by and named for celebrities: Mariska (Hargitay), Lindsay (Lohan), Maria (Menounos), Evangeline (Lilly), and Sarah (Chalke).

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment in the comment section below by 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT Friday, May 11, 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!

How-To: Ashley Greene's New Moon Premiere Look

BellaSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:03:42 -0800

Ashley Greene hit the red carpet for the premiere of New Moon looking gorgeously retro glam. Her awesome bouffant and curls were thanks to her new extensions, but her gorgeous pink lip and mod eye makeup were all celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali. "The look was classic '60s," Vanessa says. "Well-defined eyes with lots of lashes, a strong brow, and clean skin with subtle pink/coral cheeks and lips." To see what else Vanessa has to say about getting the look, just read more

Whitney Port Gets Some PlantLove

BellaSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:00:30 -0700

Want a Port pout? Cargo is betting you do. The City's starring gossip girl is getting her own signature hot pink lipstick, called Eve Pinky, in the brand's PlantLove line of products. But this stick's not just about Whitney, lovely as she is; the shade also has a charitable side. For every tube of Eve Pinky sold, $2 goes to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. It's a cute shade, and an even better cause - one I wouldn't mind parting with a few hard-earned dollars for. So be on the lookout for it - Eve Pinky is available at Sephora starting this week.

How To: Ashanti's Rockin' Rockefeller Center Makeup Look

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:00:37 -0700

I told you that coral lips were the sexy look of the season on dark or tanned skin, and just check out at how incredible Ashanti looked at the launch of Nassau County's Tourism Campaign in Rockefeller Center.

Not only does this bright coral shade make her eyes twinkle but her skin is as smooth as a baby's bottom. Notice how her cheeks have a slight luster to them without looking oily or shiny - I love that!

It would be awesome to find out some of her beauty secrets, but until then, if you're looking for ways to re-create this makeup look at home, read more.

FACE: To get a picture perfect, matte base like Ashanti's you'll need to use a heavy- coverage, matifying foundation. Apply something like Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation in Caramel with a sponge and blend well (don't forget your jaw-line and around your nose). Then, add your concealer and finish with a loose powder that matches your base.
CHEEKS: Next, mix two of Scott Barnes Cream Blush in Sultry and Sway together to create the perfect pop of color and contour along your cheekbones. Dab a little on the apples of your cheeks and blend to a smooth finish.
EYES: Begin by sweeping a bone-colored shadow all over the kid. Then, follow with a barely there shiny taupe in the crease. Next, use a black liquid liner and line the inner rims of your eyes, just below the rims and your upper lash line with a slight wing-tip extension. Then, take a white eyeliner or eye shadow like Urban Decay in Yeyo and draw a line right above the black line on your upper lids. The line should be sharp and clean. Blend a little pencil in the 'inner v' of your eye, apply a set of false lashes, two coats of mascara and let everything dry.
LIPS: Apply a creamy coral lipstick such as Cargo PlantLove Botanical Lipstick in Evangeline with a lip brush (for even coverage) all over and apply a clear gloss on top.

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Beauty Products Inspired by Sex and the City

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:00:47 -0700

Can't wait for the movie premiere? These lipsticks and nail polishes have the same names as the main characters on Sex and the City.

Stila Lip Color in Miranda is a creamy, shiny coral lipstick; it was so popular in 2007, it won In Style's Best of Beauty Buys. Cargo PlantLove Lipstick in Sam ($20) is a deep red lipstick that exudes sexiness and confidence, just like powerhouse Samantha Jones - and Stila SPF 20 Shine Lip Color in Charlotte ($22) is a sheer orange shade with the shine of a gloss and the creaminess of a lipstick.

Sarah Jessica Parker and famed manicurist Deborah Lippmann collaborated to create a soft, cotton-candy pink nail lacquer called Sarah Smile ($15) during the heyday success of the sitcom, and Duri Cosmetics recently released a bluish-red, nail polish in Sex in the City ($5). It's clear that this fab four has influenced beauty looks over the past decade with their glamorous hair and fashion-forward makeup. Would you consider buying these SATC-inspired beauty products?

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Cargo's Earth Friendly Lipstick

BellaSugar — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:21:22 -0700

PlantLove™ Botanical Lipstick by Cargo, $20, is so many different fabulous things all rolled into one. Cargo believes that saving the environment is imperative for protecting our future generations. They are donating two dollars from the profits of every tube of lipstick to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Here's more about the formula and the packaging:

First there is the tube which is made out of corn. This means that it is 100% biodegradable and corn grows back in 100 days, not 100 million years which is what it takes to renew the petroleum that is usually used when made from plastic.
Then there is the box which is made from eco friendly paper that contains seeds. All you have to do is wet the carton, plant it in a sunny place and wait for wildflowers to grow!

Lastly there is the lipstick that contains soothing and nourishing shea butter, jojoba and meadowfoam seed oil. It glides on smooth and is infused with orchid so it smells good! The lipstick also contains no mineral oil or petroleum and is available in 12 shades.

To read about the five colors that were designed by "green" celebs, read more

Evangeline: Evangeline Lily
Lindsay: Lindsay Lohan
Maria: Maria Menounos
Mariska: Mariska Hargitay
Sarah: Sarah Chalke

Saturday Giveaway! Nars Lipstick in Dolce Vita

BellaSugar — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:30:30 -0700

We're teaming with Sephora to celebrate the Best of Sephora. Sephora's clients have voted and now we reveal the results of what they thought were the best products. Each day represents a different best of category from concealer to shampoo, eye treatment to tools. Congratulations to all of the brands!

Today's winners are all lipsticks, and the number-one spot belongs to Nars Lipstick in Dolce Vita. If that's not your shade, you might like the other favorites: Sephora Maniac Long Wearing Lipstick in 08, Dior Addict Ultra Shine Sheer Lipcolor in Shiniest Chestnut 612, Cargo PlantLove™ Botanical Lipstick in Lindsay, and Make Up For Ever Lipstick in Flourescent Orange 201.

To enter today's giveaway, leave a comment in the comments section below by 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT Saturday, September 15, and we'll announce the winner on Monday. Please, only ONE comment per person; duplicate comments will be discarded, so commenting more than once won't up your chances of winning. 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, click here.

Giveaway of the Day! $50 Sephora Gift Card

BellaSugar — Fri, 11 May 2007 23:30:32 -0700

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 Queenbee8, who won yesterday's giveaway for the Cargo PlantLove Botanical Lipstick.

Today, we're celebrating Best of Sephora Saturday. Each week, Sephora is asking shoppers to vote in its 2007 awards, and today, it's highlighting the five mascara nominees, so be sure to vote and enter to win $50 gift certificate and a $1000 Sephora shopping spree. You can also enter to win a $50 gift card right now!

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment in the comment section below by 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT Saturday, May 12, 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!