My Cheapie Cream Blush Secret


Updated 06/01/11 7:13 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Review of Bonne Bell Blush 'N Go

Long-lasting, highly pigmented cream blush tends to be expensive; a good stick can run you upwards of $30. So that's why I'm going to let you in on something I recently discovered while wandering around Walmart: Bonne Bell Blush 'N Go ($5). I purchased the Petal Pink shade on a whim, and I've been using it for two weeks now. Surprisingly, not only does it have excellent pigment payoff, but it Read more

MAC's Cream Colour Base Multitasks Beautifully


Updated 01/04/11 6:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

MAC Cream Colour Base Product Review

A couple weeks back, I took home an unassuming little pan of MAC's Cream Colour Base in Tickle Me Pink ($16.50), and I've worn it almost every day since as a blush, lipstick, eye shadow, or some combination of the three. I usually find that multi products are really just a thin cream blush masquerading as more, but Colour Base really is just as versatile as it's made out to be. As blush, the Read more

You'll Love This Tip For Applying Cream Blush


Updated 07/25/10 3:38 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

How to Apply a Cream Blush With a Blush Brush

Remember that trick about using a blush brush with foundation for a faux airbrushed makeup look? It turns out, the blush brush is more versatile than you might imagine, especially when it comes to cream blushes. Cream formulations, which are perfect for creating a dewy glow (and also work well on dryer complexions), are typically applied with a sponge or fingers. However, by lightly dunking your Read more

These 5 Bright Pink Blushes Keeps Winter Cheeks Bright


Updated 12/15/09 9:15 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Bright Pink Blushes

That healthy flush celebrities get this time of year isn't just from Golden Globe nomination excitement. Bright pink blush has long been a cold-weather makeup kit staple because of its ability to give any wearer a rosy flush that looks like you just came inside from making snow angels. And because it's pink, not red or brown, your skin doesn't look ruddy or wind-burned. Depending on your skin Read more

Four Makeup Tips You Won't Forget


Updated 10/12/09 12:29 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 12 comments

Four Makeup Tips You Won't Forget

After chatting with La Prairie's color ambassador, Raychel Wade, I was impressed with her simple makeup tips. Earlier, I shared with you her advice on lip-color essentials for your purse and her foolproof way to wear a dark lip; today, it's all about her blush and concealer how-tos. They struck a chord with me, and I think they will with you, too. To check them out, keep reading. Read more

Doing Drugstore: Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush


Updated 01/26/09 10:41 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 20 comments

Review of Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush

After 27 hours of travel to get home for the holidays (yeah, really!), I arrived home looking a bit haggard. As I slabbed on the concealer and swept on the powder blush in attempt to hide my jet-lagged appearance, I couldn't help but wish I had some cream blush instead. The powdered blush just seemed a little flat and settled into my parched skin in the most unflattering way. So, I made a pit Read more

BellaSugar's Top Five Cream Blush Picks


Updated 11/29/09 11:03 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 21 comments

BellaSugar's Top Five Cream Blush Picks

Ever since I started toying around with cream blush about a year ago, I've been hooked. I'm not really into anything too shimmery — I like to leave that to the more spreadable luminizers — but I've been having a field day with pinky-brown tones like By Terry's Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush in Fresh Rose that I told you about earlier in the week. Each of these items leaves my face looking Read more

Bellissima! By Terry Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush


Updated 06/29/08 2:56 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

By Terry Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush

I've got a crush on a new cream blush! Cosmetologist Terry de Gunzburg, creator of the iconic Yves Saint Laurent Touché Éclat and founder of By Terry, brings us a new (and, might I add, sensational) blush that I'd like to categorize as a cream blush. It's called Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush ($52), but it's really a cross between a cream and a gel texture. The luxe formula is outrageously Read more

Product Review: Scott Barnes Cream Color


Updated 06/11/08 1:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

Scott Barnes Cream Color

I first told you about the launch of Scott Barnes' Cream Color ($25) back in the Fall, but until I recently tried them I had no idea just what I'd been missing. It's no secret that I'm a huge Scott Barnes fan. Everything from his loose powder shadows, to his lip slicks tickle my fancy, but these take the cake. All you need is the tiniest amount to create a natural looking, almost dewy (without Read more

New Product Alert: DuWop Cheek Venom


Updated 04/04/08 12:40 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

DuWop Cheek Venom

When I heard about this new Cheek Venom ($24) from DuWop, I had mixed feelings of fear and excitement. While I know that tons of you are fans of the famous Lip Venom, I feel it's far too spicy and tingly for my sensitive lips. The good news is that Cheek Venom still tingles when applied, but my cheeks are much less sensitive. Believe it or not, Lip Venom has been out for 10 years already. This Read more