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Bellissima! Senna Cosmetics Mineral Mix Blush & Tint

BellaSugar — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:59:39 PDT

Oh, how I adore two-in-one products! And this Senna Cosmetics Mineral Mix Blush & Tint ($35) is amazing! It contains an extremely sheer loose powder mineral blush and a lighter, sheer pressed powder highlighter. Both colors compliment each other beautifully to create a three-dimensional glow and natural-looking flush.

The finely-milled products and are free of fragrance, talc and oil-but the best part is the packaging! The loose powder blush is housed on the bottom of the container and the highlighter is packed into a solid on the top. If you like this style, it Is also available in four shades of bronze & glow as well as four shades of cover & finish .

The colors available for the Mineral Mix Blush & Tint are

Oasis: a bronze rose
Organza: a natural rose
Rose Quartz: a fresh coral-pink
Sunset: a sheer peach-rose

New Product Alert: FLIRT! Big Deal Lip & Cheek Tint

BellaSugar — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:33:36 PDT

FLIRT! Big Deal Lip & Cheek Tint ($10) is a sheer, multi-purpose stick that can be used on your cheeks and/or lips to for a natural looking flush of color. It's a great and simple pick-me-up for the gal on the go who doesn't like to fuss with her makeup, but who still likes a little bit of oomph to her complexion.

The difference between this new product and the Vincent Longo Pearlesscence Lip and Cheek Stain and other various lip and cheek stains is that this a gel formula that is available in nine different colors so that you can match it to the undertones of your skin. For a complete list of the shades,

Sheer Genius
Beach Girl
Baby Cakes
Double Dare
Bittersweet
Hoola Hoop
Tini Bikini
Violet Vibe
Berry Flair

New Product Alert: Vincent Longo Pearlessence Gel Stains

BellaSugar — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:00:56 PDT

These new Vincent Longo Pearlessence Gel Stains ($22.50) are slightly different from the other cheek tints on the market because they are infused with shimmer. They are also water-resistant and sweat-proof which makes them perfect for beach beauty!

They are truly long-lasting, they give you a natural-looking glow and they can be used as both a cheek or a lip stain. That's all great, but the only issue I have is that you have to work quickly to blend before they dry. Once the color sets, you're pretty much stuck with it all day. My advice is to apply to one cheek at a time and start off lightly, since you can always add more.

The stains are available in three colors:

Bellini Love: warm, shimmery pink
Dolceacqua: shimmery plum
Fresh Water Rose shimmery silver-plum

I recommend using Bellini Love while summer's still going strong, then going with one of the plum shades for fall. It's not too far away, you know!

The Secrets Behind Pretty Private Parts

BellaSugar — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:44:44 PST

Say it isn't so. We've shared some red carpet secrets with you to prevent catastrophes, but it never occurred to me that some people actually prepare and look forward to a nipple slip or a picture of them bending over while going commando. Whoa! Some gals actually enjoy a 'lil scandal. Duh: that's why we're so addicted to PopSugar!

How about a show of hands for all of you that bleach your anus. Yep - it's true. There is a desirable shade of ass. There's even a Salon in Sherman Oaks, CA, dedicated to it.

Esoterica Nighttime Fade Cream, $9.99, is an at home product that you can use to help lighten up your load (ha!). It's made with 2% hydroquinone formula (bleaching agent) that is safe and gentle enough for most people to use in the sensitive areas of their body.

*Note: If you are irritated by this product, discontinue use immediately. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.

Now I've only used cheek tints to give a healthy glow to my face cheeks and lips. It has been brought to my attention that others like to use Benefit's benetint, $28, to tint their breast areola a perfect blush color.

So if you've wondered how celebs, strippers, dancers and porn stars get such succulent nips - now you know!

To read what Benefit has to say about this usage of their product,

"Women want nipples to be pert and fresh-looking, and this shade makes them appear that way. For a long time, the idea of a ripe, rosy nipple has been considered appealing and alluring. Even if you don’t show it off, you know they’re rosier and more perky."

Roll-On Cheek Tints

BellaSugar — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:23:24 PDT

Roll-ons aren't just for deodorant anymore. Last week, we wrote about no-fuss eye shadows, and now, several cosmetic companies are catching onto the easy application of roll-on cheek color. Say goodbye to messy rouges and expensive blush brushes. With these, you just roll on and blend with your fingertips.

Lorac Cosmetics Travel Size Sheer Wash is a sheer cheek stain that lasts up to five hours longer than blush. Buy it here for $17.50 in three different shades: Sheer Emotion, Sheer Luck, and Sheer Magic.

Jemma Kidd Make Up School Rosy Glow Lip and Cheek Tint, designed by ex model Kidd, gives your face a very natural-looking flush. Buy it here for $37.50

For more roll-on cheek products

This is more of a push-up stick than a roll-on, but it also happens to be Kate Moss's fave cheek stain, so I had to include it. Jelly Pong Pong Jelly Flush smells delicious and lends a nice, dewy flush to your cheeks. Be sure to let it dry for a minute or two after application. Buy it here for $29.

Pinkie Swear Roller Girl All Over Body Glitter is loaded with shimmer, aloe vera, and vitamin E to keep your skin soft and glowing. For use on cheeks, clavicles, or anywhere that you want to draw a little extra attention. Buy it here for $14.

Cream or Powder? How to Choose the Right Blush For You

Jessica Cruel — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:03:00 PDT

When you walk into a beauty bar, there are numerous choices when it comes to blush. But basically it boils down to this: Should you go with a powder or cream-based formulation? Although both have their merits, celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey reveals the biggest differences between the two. Read more to get his tips on achieving a rosy glow.

How to Choose a Red Lipstick For Spring

BellaSugar — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:46:57 PDT

Spring's juicy lipstick shades of gold-red, season-perfect maraschino cherry, and coral-red look fresh and bright on everyone. Orange-inflected reds just look happy and new, and they're extremely easy to wear. So to find out how to get your perfect match and see shades for every skin tone, just keep reading.

How to Achieve a Bare-Faced Look Fast

BellaSugar — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:45:19 PDT

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 in areas like your cheeks. Work with your hands instead of a brush to help the foundation melt into your skin. If you need to hide blemishes and dark spots, add a layer of medium foundation or concealer in discolored areas.

Top it all off with pressed powder. But instead of sweeping over your entire face, avoid these areas: the bridge of your nose, the apples of your cheeks, the cupid's bow, and the area directly under your lip. This will help you get a natural shine in the center line of your face. Also, as the weather gets warmer, remember to carry plenty of blotting paper to dissipate sweat and shine.

Contouring: To bring definition to an otherwise boring look, use a bronzer in the hollow of your cheeks (try making a fish face if you can't find the area). Then spread illuminator in a C shape around the eyes from your brow bone to temples. Finally, add a flush of color on the apple of your cheeks. Add tinted lip balm, a coat of mascara, and brow gel to get a natural face ready for day-to-day wear.

Look to Try: Coordinating Shoes and Lipstick

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:33:00 PDT

At the L!fe Happens premiere, Krysten Ritter added a blast of color to her black and white Jenni Kayne ensemble by wearing orange-red heels. But it's what makeup artist Amy Nadine did next that took the entire ensemble up several notches. To complement the actress's eye-catching footwear, Nadine created a "strong and modern" makeup look that featured matching orange-red lips. Learn how to get the Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 star's palette below.

To add a flush of color to Krysten's cheeks, Nadine used Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Hush ($14), a pale pink. Then, Nadine swept Chanel Illusion D'Ombre in Emerveillé ($36), a neutral champagne hue, all over Krysten's lids, followed by black liner all along the lash lines. Finally, to match Krysten's lips to her bright-colored shoes, Nadine applied Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint ($24) in the new poppy shade, Spirited. So if the spirit moves you, give this matchy-matchy technique a try.

How to Get Lily Collins's Apple-Red Lips

BellaSugar — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:40:45 PDT

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 her lips. See the products you need to get Lily's exact look when you read more