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Beauty Byte: Filler Injections Can Cause Permanent Damage

BellaSugar — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:00:29 -0800

Here's another reason to stay away from the needle: Some British and European doctors are raising concerns about facial fillers. A handful of plastic surgeons is worried that these injectables could permanently damage skin over time. Dr. Daniel Marchac, a prominent French plastic surgeon, said he had been contacted by at least 25 patients who developed untreatable fibrous tissue and other changes after being injected.

"We will see in the future patients of 50 who have had 15 years of fillers with fibrous, tough tissue we wouldn't be able to do anything with," he said. "The serious things are the permanent fillers, and the second is abuse of resolvable fillers." Abuse, in his view, involves using temporary fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane twice a year for four years. (Botox, which isn't a filler, isn't a worry, the doctors say.)

This story makes a good point: Some technologies are so new that we don't yet know the long-term effects. (Remember what happened to this woman?) Plus, if plastic surgeons are raising concerns-and they have every financial reason to encourage cosmetic procedures-I think it's worth paying attention to them when they say it's dangerous stuff.

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Bella Brand: Renée Rouleau Skin Care

BellaSugar — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:06:24 -0700

I just heard about this skincare line called Renée Rouleau, which was founded by a skin salon owner of the same name. (Rouleau also christened September as National Skin Care Awareness Month.) The Rouleau collection consists of more than 60 products, which run the gamut from cleansers to sun protection.

The star product I'm excited to try is the just-released Instant Line Filler with Vitamin C ($62.50). The wrinkle-reducing serum is made with Restylane (typically delivered through injections) and something called Hyaluronic Filling Spheres, which act like little sponges to plump the skin. Frankly, the whole concept sort of boggles my mind it sounds so cool.

It doesn't tingle, but your skin will feel tighter and moisturized. Though I haven't tried it yet, I did speak with one woman who claims it has really helped firm her crow's feet and brow furrow. (Of course, she's only 29, so take that with a grain of salt.) Use the serum in the morning when your skin is cleansed but still moist.

Sunday Giveaway! Sephora Brand: Anti Shine Primer, Setting Mist, Radiance Mist, and Wrinkle Filler

BellaSugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:30:00 -0700

Makeup artists rely on their own little secrets to create smooth, long lasting applications. Well, now you can be "in the know" with Sephora's whole new line of products that will help your cosmetics glide on with ease. If you are chosen as the lucky winner of these must haves, you can channel your own inner makeup artist - all thanks to our friends at Sephora.

Each day this week we're giving away products from Sephora's Tricks of the Trade collection. These latest additions will ensure that your makeup applications will be smooth and long-lasting. It's just like having the professionals at your fingertips. Yes!

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Anti Shine Primer - Preps your skin to help foundation last, all while controlling shine.
Setting Mist - Creates an invisible shield, so that makeup stays put.
Radiance Mist - Gives your skin a vitamin boost and provides a soft, satiny finish.
Wrinkle Filler - Evens out skin tone, filling in those pesky fine lines and wrinkles.

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Saturday Giveaway! Sephora Brand: Anti Shine Primer, Setting Mist, Radiance Mist, and Wrinkle Filler

BellaSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:30:00 -0700

Does your makeup disappoint you at times? You know, maybe your concealer hardly makes it past your mid-morning coffee break. Perhaps it's your favorite foundation that seems to settle in wrinkles that you didn't even know existed.

How would you like to get "in the know" with some tips and tricks to make your skin (and makeup) appear more even and luminous? Well, thanks to our friends at Sephora, you can channel your inner makeup artist as the lucky winner of these brand new must haves.

Each day this week we're giving away products from Sephora's Tricks of the Trade collection. These latest additions will ensure that that your makeup applications will be smooth and long-lasting. It's just like having the professionals at your fingertips. Yes!

The set includes:

Anti Shine Primer - Preps your skin to help foundation last, all while controlling shine.
Setting Mist - Creates an invisible shield, so that makeup stays put.
Radiance Mist - Gives your skin a vitamin boost and provides a soft, satiny finish.
Wrinkle Filler - Evens out skin tone, filling in those pesky fine lines and wrinkles.

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Friday Giveaway! Sephora Brand: Anti Shine Primer, Setting Mist, Radiance Mist, and Wrinkle Filler

BellaSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:30:00 -0700

Having a professional makeup artist on hand each and every day would be pretty luxurious. While that might not be all that feasible, you could have the next best thing. Thanks to our friends at Sephora, you could channel your inner makeup artist as winner of these professionally inspired products.

The set includes:

Anti Shine Primer - Preps your skin to help foundation last, all while controlling shine.
Setting Mist - Creates an invisible shield, so that makeup stays put.
Radiance Mist - Gives your skin a vitamin boost and provides a soft, satiny finish.
Wrinkle Filler - Evens out skin tone, filling in those pesky fine lines and wrinkles.

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Thursday Giveaway! Sephora Brand: Anti Shine Primer, Setting Mist, Radiance Mist, and Wrinkle Filler

BellaSugar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:30:00 -0700

Do you sometimes wonder why your makeup slides off after just a few hours? How about the way your foundation cakes every now and then - what's up with that, anyway?

You probably have all of the basics in your makeup bag: foundation, lipstick, and mascara. But, now it's time to learn about that "other stuff." The products and tips that will ensure that your makeup goes on evenly, without settling into fine lines and wrinkles. Well, now you can channel your inner makeup artist with these latest professionally inspired additions - all thanks to our friends at Sephora.

The set includes:

Anti Shine Primer - Preps your skin to help foundation last, all while controlling shine.
Setting Mist - Creates an invisible shield, so that makeup stays put.
Radiance Mist - Gives your skin a vitamin boost and provides a soft, satiny finish.
Wrinkle Filler - Evens out skin tone, filling in those pesky fine lines and wrinkles.

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Wednesday Giveaway! Sephora Brand: Anti Shine Primer, Setting Mist, Radiance Mist, and Wrinkle Filler

BellaSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:30:00 -0700

You probably have all of the basics in your makeup bag: foundation, lipstick, and mascara. But, do you have the "other stuff"? You know, the sprays that give your look lasting power? The creams that fill in the rough edges? Well, now you can channel your inner makeup artist with these "secret tips and tricks of the backstage pros at your fingertips" - all thanks to our friends at Sephora.

The set includes:

Anti Shine Primer - Preps your skin to help foundation last, all while controlling shine.
Setting Mist - Creates an invisible shield, so that makeup stays put.
Radiance Mist - Gives your skin a vitamin boost and provides a soft, satiny finish.
Wrinkle Filler - Evens out skin tone, filling in those pesky fine lines and wrinkles.

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Tuesday Giveaway! Sephora Brand: Anti Shine Primer, Setting Mist, Radiance Mist, and Wrinkle Filler

BellaSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:30:00 -0700

Psst. How would you like to know some secret tips and tricks that will make your makeup (and skin) appear more even and luminous? Well, now you can channel your inner makeup artist if you are chosen as the lucky winner of these brand new must haves - all thanks to our friends at Sephora.

The set includes:

Anti Shine Primer - Preps your skin to help foundation last, all while controlling shine.
Setting Mist - Creates an invisible shield, so that makeup stays put.
Radiance Mist - Gives your skin a vitamin boost and provides a soft, satiny finish.
Wrinkle Filler - Evens out skin tone, filling in those pesky fine lines and wrinkles.

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Monday Giveaway! Sephora Brand: Anti Shine Primer, Setting Mist, Radiance Mist, and Wrinkle Filler

BellaSugar — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:30:00 -0700

Do you ever get the makeup blahs? You know, maybe your concealer's lasting power just doesn't make the cut. Perhaps it's your favorite foundation that isn't gliding on as evenly as you'd like.

The set includes:

Anti Shine Primer - Preps your skin to help foundation last, all while controlling shine.
Setting Mist - Creates an invisible shield, so that makeup stays put.
Radiance Mist - Gives your skin a vitamin boost and provides a soft, satiny finish.
Wrinkle Filler - Evens out skin tone, filling in those pesky fine lines and wrinkles.

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Filmmaker Mitch McCabe Shares Her Thoughts on the Anti-Aging Obsession

BellaSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:05:59 -0700

Tonight, do yourself a favor and watch Mitch McCabe's excellent documentary, Youth Knows No Pain. (It airs tonight at 9 p.m. on HBO, and it is great.) The film explores our societal obsession with looking forever young, but what makes it all the more interesting is McCabe's own backstory as the daughter of a plastic surgeon. Through interviews with cosmetic surgeons, Botox babes, and her own introspection, she's created a smart, fascinating, poignant, and funny film. Set your TiVo already, and read on as McCabe discusses her take on our age-phobic society in this interview.

It seems like 10 or 20 years ago women in their 20s weren’t so concerned about aging. Now a lot are - we even see 26-year-old Julia Allison go for fillers in the film. Why do you think there’s been that shift?
One thing Julia was talking about is that women’s fertility decreases after 25, and just from a biological standpoint, there’s an expiration date - biologically and therefore in terms of attractiveness. My Buddhist friend, we’d argue about the subject matter of the film and say attractiveness is only meant to attract a mate, your importance is supposed to come from the inside. So once your breeding days are over, of course your attractiveness is supposed to fade out. It wasn’t supposed to be important in the first place. Not that Julia Allison is a Buddhist, but she's speaking the truth of what happens out there. I mean, do we see women in their 30s and 40s being cast in many different roles out there? No. If women try to date on the Internet and post their real age, can they get as many dates as a woman who’s 28? No. If you really listen to a man who’s maybe had a couple drinks, he might be more honest about his views on older women.

For the full interview, read more.