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geeksugar Slips Into Hot Pants (It's Not What You Think)

BellaSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:00:00 PDT

Even though geeksugar is all about natural beauty, she doesn't avoid makeup completely. She recently showed me her latest obsession, and so without further ado, here's her take on it:

"Aside from having way too many cell phones, here's another little known fact about me: I'm obsessed with lip gloss! Yes, I gain great pleasure in finding the perfect gloss that will add shine, shimmer, and subtle color to my lips. This doesn't happen very often, but I just found a lip gloss that is not only glittery goodness through and through, but it has tech appeal as well!

Lip Lust by Hot Pants Cosmetics is juicy, smells so good you want to eat it, and comes with a handy mirror for checking touch-ups - and it has a built-in LED light hidden in the cap!! Geek or nongeek, how great is that?!

Each time you open the gloss, the light will turn on so you can see exactly where to apply your gloss . . . which is so handy for colors with more hue. And let me tell you, I gave it a whirl while out on the town with some girlfriends last weekend, and not only did the ladies stare, but the guys couldn't help but ask about this ingenious invention!

To see why else I absolutely love this gloss, just

Lip Lust also comes with a lip volumizer that doesn't cause your lips to sting, and cottonseed oil to fill lines and add shape to your lips. And for pure moisture and softness, there's soy protein and almond oil so you get that wet look. Glosses come in a variety of fun colors including Tongue-Tied (strawberry pink), Sweet Talker (baby pink) Lush Lips (rich mocha), and Makin' Out (bubble gum pink) and are priced at $19.99 each."

New Makeup Alert: Go Light on My Lips

BellaSugar — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:20:22 PDT

Go Light On My Lips is a fab new company that makes lip gloss, $19, and mascara, $24. What makes them special is that each product includes a built in mirror and a light up wand! Created by celebrity makeup artist Elena George, these fun light up glosses are also really practical. Elena knows what women want!

They're perfect for touch ups when you're out at night and the lighting is low. These are a must have for party girls!

The glosses are available in five colors and are designed to flatter all skin tones. The color choices are: Chili Spice, Popping Pink, Brown Sugar Baby, Invisible and Red Carpet.

The mascara is available in black only. The cases however have endless possibilities! For $38, you can order a monogrammed initial lip gloss, and for $150-$250 you can order the gloss encrusted in Swarovski Crystals which are all hand made and hand placed. You can either choose your initial or you full name. These come in any color stone combination.

To read about which celebs light up their lips and for more info on other light up lip glosses,

We hear that stars like Oprah, Mariah Carey, Vivica Fox, Kim Cattrall and Michelle Williams are addicted to Go Light on My Lips too! If you like the idea behind lighted makeup, then check out these lip glosses as well!.

Be Paparazzi Ready With Liparazzi Light-Up Lipstick!

BellaSugar — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 19:45:30 PDT

Liparazzi Lip Gloss and Lip Stick are the newest thing to hit the nightclubs. Their lipstick (so far, only available in five shades) has a mirror in the barrel and dual lights hidden in the cap. You can switch the lights on and off with a twist to re-apply your pout, check your teeth and make sure you look just as FABulous as you feel.

Liparazzi Lip Stick in Groupie

Nina Leykind (Eyeko Cosmetics) came up with this great idea when she was out one night in a dark bar with her good buddy Baby Spice from the former gal group The Spice Girls. Baby asked how she looked when she caught a glimpse of the paparazzi outside. Nina thought to herself:

Liparazzi is the answer. Every girls asks, "Is my lipgloss ok? Are my teeth clean? Can I borrow your mirror" on a night out when the're facing a barrage of paparrazi or not.

Worry no more. Tons of celebs have already been seen wearing Liparazzi because they feel great too. This non-tacky texture made from jojoba, Vitamin E and lanolin to nourish your lips and keep them moist and hydrated. How perfect for approaching the cute guy who has caught your eye on the dance floor.

Liparazzi Lip Gloss in Velvet Rope

You can buy them here and both the gloss and the lipstick sell for $25. Genuius, I tell ya. Finding your lipgloss in your purse has never been easier. And I love their tagline - TESTED ON CELEBRITIES, NOT ANIMALS.

What We're Sweet On: The Anti-Junior High Roll-On Gloss

Jaime Richards — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:04:00 PST

Back in the junior high days in gym lockers across the country, 'tween girls could be found dousing their hair in Rave hair spray and gobbing their lips up with sugary-sweet, ultrasticky roll-on lip gloss. Well, times have changed. Rave is still making its hair spray, but the lip gloss look is a bit less cloying in taste and blinding in appearance. Enter: The Body Shop's new 100% Natural Lip Roll-On in Rose ($6). Although a liquid formula, it glides on somewhat like a light balm and traditional gloss in one. Lips are left softened and moisturized, without a tacky or waxy feel; grown-ups will love how its finish is more silky than slick. So roll with it: this lip-enhancing sheen is also available in orange, mint, berry, and coconut.

Surprising Makeup Tips From Three Celebrities

Guest Writer — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:45:33 PST

Sometimes it's the student who teaches the teacher, and in the world of beauty analogies - and in this particular case - it's the celebrity client teaching the makeup artist. Here, our guest writer, Vanitymark Cosmetics founder, and celebrity makeup artist, Brett Freedman, shares with us his role-reversing experiences.

In my career as a makeup artist I've been turned on to some really great beauty tricks. Some are self-learned from trial and error, some are from other makeup artists, and more than a few have come from the subject themselves. There's a difference between doing makeup on a gal that's not in the entertainment industry (or as I term them, "civilian") and someone who gets made up as part of their job. Civilians are excited to try new colors, textures, and see their faces through the eyes of a pro; whereas actresses, singers, and models have seen their faces made up many different ways, making them hyperkeen on how products feel, wear, and photograph. Who better to give insight into glam than the canvas themselves?

To see Brett's favorite celebrity-given tips, just keep reading.

Bright Idea: Light Bulb Nail Polishes For Holiday

Jaime Richards — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:01:47 PST

We've seen beauty products that light up (such as tweezers and lip gloss), but it's rare to see beauty products inspired by lights themselves. Enter Jessica Cosmetics' Shine On Collection ($20). The three-piece set includes Starry Night (a sparkling red), Lucky Star (a gold glitter), and Superstar (a silver glitter) polishes, packaged up in bottles that look like a trio of colorful holiday light bulbs. Break the dazzling trio up for stocking stuffer gifts, and shine a bit of happiness to the nail polish lovers in your life.

Q&A: Kristen Stewart's Breaking Dawn Makeup Artist

Jaime Richards — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:39:30 PST

The wedding scene in Breaking Dawn Part 1 is enchanting, and Bella Swan's bridal makeup is one of the most flattering wedding palettes we've seen in recent history. Kristen Stewart's makeup artist for the film, Stacey Panepinto, gives us tips on how to get Bella's exact look, along with a glimpse at what it was like to work behind the scenes of the latest Twilight installment. See it all when you read more.

How To Embrace and Enhance Your Natural Beauty

Guest Writer — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:05:52 PDT

Editor's note: The following post is written by our guest writer, Hourglass Artistic Director Gina Brooke. Here, she shares her tips for enhancing and appreciating your natural beauty:

Many people look in the mirror and focus on the things they dislike about themselves. As a makeup artist for both celebrities and civilians, I continuously hear: My nose is too big. My lips are too small. My eyes are too far apart. And the list goes on. I’m no psychologist but it seems to me that we castigate ourselves unfairly at the risk of the bigger picture. The truth is, no one is perfect and we all have a feature that is unique and beautiful. At any rate I believe that imperfection is far more intriguing than symmetry. By embracing your own unique beauty, and enhancing the features you actually like, it’s possible to break free from this self-esteem trap. It’s an approach I use every single day. See Gina's advice when you keep reading.

4 Ways to Wear the Tawny '70s Makeup Trend

Jaime Richards — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:00:11 PDT

We saw sexy '70s glamour dominate the Spring 2011 fashion runways, and now we're seeing it pop up in makeup current makeup looks. From dewy to matte, mixed in with various warm-toned shadows of varying intensities, there are several different ways you can make the trend your own. To see four ideas for getting in on the tawny look, just keep reading.

Spring Makeup Shades That Work for Your Skin Tone

Brittney Stephens — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:10:00 PDT

As the resident beauty expert for Barneys New York, Jason Ascher is the go-to guy for all things cosmetic. And now that the new season is here, he advises seeking out the makeup mode that's best suited to your complexion. To find out which fashionable new hues Ascher says are best for your skin tone, just keep reading.