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Stella McCartney and LeSportsac Create Eco-Friendly Cosmetics Cases

BellaSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:05:11 -0800

If ever there was an example of how fashion and beauty go hand-in-hand, this is it. New, from organic skin care developer and clothing and accessories designer Stella McCartney, is a brand-new line of chic, eco-friendly cosmetic and travel cases. Stella partnered with the king of lightweight carry-alls, LeSportssac to bring us two functional and practical toiletry totes made from 100% recycled eco-polyester.

The items aren't cheap, but they aren't over-the-top either. The Cosmetics Case ($98) contains front and interior easy to access over sized-zip pockets and an interior envelope pocket to maximize organization and space. It is available in a solid cream or grey quilt style or in two floral star patters.

The Hanging Travel Kit ($150) contains a removable inside pocket (where you can store valuables), a mesh pocket and a larger compartment that can fit bottles. It is available in two floral star patterns and one light pink/pale pink color-block variation.

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Bellissima! A Stay-Cool Cosmetics Bag

BellaSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 07:00:44 -0700

Forget crying over spilled milk; it's melted makeup that makes me weep. If you live in a warm climate or plan to travel to hot destinations this summer, keeping your makeup cool is a major concern.

As someone who's been known to sneak my makeup to the beach, I'm loving this IcyBag Cosmetic Bag ($14.99). The roomy pink-and-tan pouch comes with an ice pack in the bottom (like a lunch tote). Just store the cool pack in the freezer and slip it into the insulated bag before you leave; it's waterproof, so it won't soak your stuff even as it warms up.

Thanks to Elke Von Freudenberg's blog for the tip.

Mally Roncal Shares Workplace-Friendly Makeup Tips

BellaSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:11 -0800

There's a time and place for sparkly blue eye shadow, and 9:30 a.m. at work is not it. (Unless, of course, you work at Cirque du Soleil, in which case, have at it.) For most of us, looking professional is about looking polished. But how much makeup is appropriate for the workplace? For makeup artist Mally Roncal's tips on looking professional, read more.

Download Our New PopSugar Network Mobile App - It's Your Last Week to Enter and Win Fabulous Prizes!

Molly — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:45:00 -0700

We're so excited to announce that our gorgeous new PopSugar Network iPhone application is out, and it's the perfect way to keep up with all the news while you're on the go! The app is totally free and is the fastest and prettiest way to read the Sugar sites on your iPhone. To celebrate, we're giving away this fabulous Kooba Dale bag full of amazing goodies, including a Jalda New Croc Continental Wallet courtesy of StefaniBags.com, a gift certificate to Benefit Cosmetics, and to top it all off, a 32GB iPhone 3G! It's your last week to enter the contest! All you have to do is download our new PopSugar Mobile iPhone app and take the poll below to tell us - are you already loving the new reader, or do you still need it in your life?

Check out the official rules here.

Two Easy Lipstick Tips You'll Use Every Day

BellaSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:00:49 -0700

La Prairie has long been known for its luxurious skincare line, with stars like Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes counted amongst its large celebrity fan base. The brand has definitely established a cult following since its inception in 1978, but did you know that La Prairie has a line of makeup as well?

Raychel Wade, the brand's color ambassador and founder of cosmetic consulting firm Cheek to Chic, has offered up some very helpful ideas for all of us. More on her makeup advice later, but to find out my two favorite lip-color tips, just read more.

Download Our New PopSugar Mobile App and Win!

Molly — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:45:00 -0700

We're so excited to announce that our gorgeous new PopSugar Network iPhone application is out, and it's the perfect way to keep up with all the news while you're on the go! The app is totally free and is the fastest and prettiest way to read the Sugar sites on your iPhone. To celebrate, we're giving away this fabulous Kooba Dale bag full of amazing goodies, including a Jalda New Croc Continental Wallet courtesy of StefaniBags.com, a gift certificate to Benefit Cosmetics, and to top it all off, a 32GB iPhone 3G! All you have to do is download our new PopSugar Mobile iPhone app and take the poll below to tell us - are you already loving the new reader, or do you still need it in your life?

Check out the official rules here.

BellaSugar Giveaways Winners List

BellaSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:24:05 -0700

Per BellaSugar contest rules, winning entries are chosen at random. Winners must claim their prize within three (3) business days after the date of notification of such prize. A contest winner's failure to respond to the prize notification within the specified three (3) business days will be considered such contest winner's forfeiture of the prize and an alternate winner may be selected from the pool of eligible entries. If an entrant is found to be ineligible, an alternate winner may also be selected from the pool of eligible entries. All registrations must include entrant's valid email address.

Here is the most recent list of confirmed winners. Congratulations to the following:

Perfekt Beauty Eye Gel

Current giveaway

Peter Thomas Roth Brow Conditioner

Winners to be contacted

Tarte Treasure Chest

Winners to be contacted

Make Up For Ever Eye Makeup Set

Hurdler4eva

Benefit BADgal and Tinted Love

Waiting for verification from all winners

Bare Escentuals Happiness Collection, Radiance Rocks, Buxom Babes About Town, and Extreme Glimmers

Citgirl

Two Faced Glamour Revolution, Lash Injection Mascara, and LashLight Mascara

Monday: Melan26
Tuesday: Bsboop
Wednesday: Mommy2libras
Thursday: Js22
Friday: Nightshift
Saturday: Amyd29
Sunday: Pcmiller

Korres Cream

Monday: Pamtufts
Tuesday: Minka
Wednesday: Stacyrabt
Thursday: Xtinabeena
Friday: Ktownpolarbear
Saturday: Caseycupcake
Sunday: Jilltonja

AmorePacific Products

Jessilyn 24

Philosophy Makeup Products

Monday: Khana
Tuesday: Garlandofroses
Wednesday: Pacenerd
Thursday: Scully
Friday: Ketsil
Saturday: Allc
Sunday: Ktc71

Imju Mascaras Giveaway

Tiffie555

Anastasia Eyebrow Products

Monday: Bailaoragaditana
Tuesday: Kvelchoff
Wednesday: Lakegirl25
Thursday: Redjen
Friday: Ellen85000
Saturday: Monag3
Sunday: Janieluten49

bareMinerals Matte Foundation

Girl85

Trio of Lancôme Products

Monday: Ohshnappp
Tuesday: Amrpw
Wednesday: Ruthing73
Thursday: Penguin28
Friday: Thousandfold
Saturday: Ressiepooh
Sunday: Mlswin

Murad Acne Products Set

Pwhite98270

Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral Powder

Monday: ImmaDiva
Tuesday: Iamthoreau13
Wednesday: Babysnaggy
Thursday: Kty
Friday: Marshmelly411
Saturday: Amos404
Sunday: Ginia504

Hourglass Cosmetics Prizes

Lisa871983

DiorShow Mascara, Iconic Waterproof Mascara, and Lip Polish

Monday: Flatteries
Tuesday: Lyciccaglione
Wednesday: Mizdiz444
Thursday: Dimpleyy
Friday: Roxanne678
Saturday: Jean8
Sunday: Kngmckellar

Tarte MultiplEYE Lash Enhancer and Lights, Camera, Lashes!

Monday: Mscc
Tuesday: Bailaoragaditana
Wednesday: Nikisix
Thursday: Bingbingboom
Friday: Sofi
Saturday: M86gator
Sunday: Janeajlc

Sephora Face Quenchers Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler

Monday: Redfuzzycow
Tuesday: Adrian44
Wednesday: Supalola
Thursday: Hilahat
Friday: Majorcat
Saturday: Lori+Gragg
Sunday: Hyzenthlay20

Oscar Blandi Root Touch-Up and Highlighting Pens

Lilprisci

Sephora Lashstash Mascara Deluxe Sampler

Monday: Lani97
Tuesday: Tiffanys819
Wednesday: Misformargaret
Thursday: Katyelwell
Friday: Marshmelly411
Saturday: Girl85
Sunday: Osugirl

Benefit Prize Package

1955nurse

Make Up For Ever Primer, Foundation, Powder, and Kabuki Brush

Monday: Maj783
Tuesday: Kiyana
Wednesday: Jmahurin40
Thursday: Dove1960
Friday: Carson11
Saturday: Princessgouveia
Sunday: Leslievanhouten

RareMinerals Blemish Therapy and Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips

Monday, 6/1: Emial75
Tuesday, 6/2: Caseycupcake
Wednesday, 6/3: Mash1195
Thursday, 6/4: Lynne08
Friday, 6/5: Simoneymonie
Saturday, 6/6: Lindasmaggie
Sunday, 6/7: AmberHoney

Pacifica Prize Package from Sephora

Week of 5/25: Caite

Bare Escentuals Siren of the Sea Hydrating and Brightening Collection from Sephora

Monday, 5/18: Mreeves11
Tuesday, 5/19: Bsmrekar
Wednesday, 5/20: Sare222
Thursday, 5/21: Cko444
Friday, 5/22: Jiiams
Saturday, 5/23: Gaytillman
Sunday, 5/24: Mengyuan

Korres Prize Package from Sephora

Week of 5/11: Thehappyone

Oscar Blandi Products from Sephora

Monday, 5/4: Pamelaschmidt
Tuesday, 5/5: Misslilad
Wednesday, 5/6: Hannahsnow
Thursday, 5/7: Tlcfromtn
Friday, 5/8: Faylinn
Saturday, 5/9: MsHalo6
Sunday, 5/10 Tawnjun

Kate Summerville Products from Sephora

Week of 4/27: Echidna

Bliss Products From Sephora

Monday, 4/20: Jenlbish
Tuesday, 4/21: Shans99
Wednesday, 4/22: Kiyana
Thursday, 4/23: KelR1
Friday, 4/24: Ddvice
Saturday, 4/25: Kwils
Sunday, 4/26: Rachelily

Boscia Prize Package From Sephora

Week of 4/13: AlexandraBeth

Loaded Gift Bag From the CEW Product Demonstration
Winners to be contacted

Nars Orgasm/Laguna Blush Bronzer Duo and Orgasm Nail Polish Set

Monday, 4/6: AAC
Tuesday, 4/7: Xtinasf
Wednesday, 4/8: J4mom
Thursday, 4/9: Scorkhill
Friday, 4/10: Pavla
Saturday, 4/11: Kiyana
Sunday, 4/12: Sachima

Tarte Prize Package from Sephora

Week of 3/30: Lindazenk

Paul Mitchell Styling Tools
Winner to be contacted

Korres Face Primer and Wild Rose Triple Benefits Color Collection From Sephora

Monday, 3/23: Megank08
Tuesday, 3/24: EDRing
Wednesday, 3/25: Paryjeja
Thursday, 3/26: Gigi_s
Friday, 3/27: Brittanyk
Saturday, 3/28: MShopper63
Sunday, 3/29: Ophelia1418

SkinMedica Hydrating Complex
Waiting to hear from winners

Josie Maran Cosmetics Prize Package From Sephora

Week of 3/16: Rainbowbrite7576

Imju Fiberwig Tiny Sniper Mascara, Benefit BADgal Waterproof Mascara, and LORAC Special Effects Mascara From Sephora

Monday, 3/9: Amelioratelj
Tuesday, 3/10: Pillowtalkk
Wednesday, 3/11: Agordon10
Thursday, 3/12: Swtlilchick
Friday, 3/13: Ressiepooh
Saturday, 3/14: Disneyland1200
Sunday, 3/15: Lilac100

Product Reviews $500 Gift Certificate From Benefit

Week 1: Jessane
Week 2: Brandysbug
Week 3: Cokelady40
Week 4: Saradd
Week 5: Gracechan

Alicia Silverstone Is Launching Eco Bags and Brushes

BellaSugar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:00:25 -0700

Alicia Silverstone has long been an environmental activist, working to support PETA, and a vegan lifestyle. (Her new book, The Kind Diet, which focuses on veganism, hits stores in a couple of months.) Now, the actress is slated to launch an eco-friendly line of makeup brushes and bags for EcoTools this December. The collection features designs of lavender, thyme, rose, and chrysanthemum - all favorites of Alicia's. The bags are made with natural hemp and recycled linings. "I only wanted to do something that hadn’t been done before. This is a conscious product line that is good for the planet," she told WWD. "Unless you need it, it’s just stuff," she added. Along with a five-piece brush set and bag ($16), Alicia's beauty tools, which will be sold in drugstores, will also feature a cosmetic bag ($9); a cosmetics brush bag ($13); a train case ($15); and an overnight bag ($20).

Christian Siriano Gets Ferosh For Victoria's Secret Makeup

BellaSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:00:52 -0700

Nobody wants to you look like a big ol' hot mess, especially not Christian Siriano. While you probably don't think of Project Runway's season four victor as a makeup designer, think again. Christian Siriano for Victoria's Secret Makeup has just made its official debut.

The limited-edition collection, encased in gold compacts and lettering, includes such fierceness as: five shades of eye shadow ($14 each); three lip gloss shades ($14 each); black eyeliner ($12); a bronzer-highlighter trio ($24); a face brush ($32); and a ruffled cosmetics bag ($16). Now that you've had a glimpse of what the line has to offer, are you intrigued?

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Josie Maran Shares Tips on Greening Your Makeup Bag

BellaSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:00:51 -0700

To celebrate Earth Day, we've invited Josie Maran to write this guest blog. The model, actress, and environmental activist has her own line of eco-friendly cosmetics, Josie Maran Cosmetics, and she's sharing some easy ways to do good for Mother Earth - while looking good, too. Take it away, Josie:

Healthy makeup would have seemed like a chore a few years ago. But now effective and healthy go together, and you don't have to choose one over the other. There have been some amazing advances in green chemistry that allow people to have amazing alternatives.

How To "Green" Your Beauty Bag

1. The first step is looking around your house for a bag you can reuse and turn into your "new" makeup bag. Even re-using an old makeup bag that isn't "organic" is actually the best thing you can do for the environment. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

2. Read your labels and keep the dirty dozen out of your makeup.

3. Less is more. Look for products that are multi-functional - or as I like to say, "multi-talented."

For Josie's favorite makeup items, read more.

Face: I love the Josie Maran tinted moisturizer because it is a three-in-one product. it has my signature ingredient 100% organic argan oil for moisturizing and repairing, it has the perfect amount of coverage, and it is a sunblock (SPF 30) all in one.
Cheeks: Lipstick can be used on lips and cheeks. Or look for creamy palettes that can be used on eyes, cheeks or lips. Try Josie Maran Finger Paints.
Eyes: Throw in an eye liner and mascara.
Lips: Pretty lip gloss and you're ready to go.

Remember, you have to feel good to look good - so take care of yourself!