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Reader Review of the Day: Stila Convertible Color

BellaSugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

I love combination lip and cheek colors. There's no better way to get a natural, pretty flush, and that's why I was glad to see reader Medgrl726's smart, informative review of Stila Convertible Color ($25). (Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman is also a fan.) Medgrl725 tells us:

I'm almost out of my Stila Convertible Color, and felt compelled to talk up its mileage for all this time. The creamy color has rich pigment, so just a dab does the trick on cheeks and lips. I find that it lasts longer when I'm wearing a sweep of powder blush over it, but no powder can fake the beautiful, rich flush this cream produces. It has lasted me a while, so though the price is steep, it's worth it if you crave a high-quality cream blush.

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3 Amazing Lip Stains For Back-to-School Beauty

BellaSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:00:39 -0700

Recently, I asked celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman for some of his back-to-school beauty tips, and he delivered, by providing ideas for changing up your bronzer to adapt from warm- to cool-weathered times. Now, he's sharing another back-to-school tip, whether you're hitting the books for the start of a new school year, or you're looking for some different approaches to makeup.

"Lip glazes make a big difference," he said. Not only do they add a deep stain of color, but they offer pigment-staying power with a touch of shine, perfect for long days at class or even at the office, when touch-up time is limited. Get his recommendations for the perfect popsicle-stained lips after the jump.

Reader Review of the Day: The Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain

BellaSugar — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:00:11 -0700

Reader Fashion_doll24 thinks that The Body Shop's Lip and Cheek Stain ($14) is a purse essential. Formulated for all skin tones, this multitasking gel formula gives a wash of color to cheeks and lips. Take it away, Fashion_doll24:

I'm a big fan of this stain, mainly because I'm not good at finding the right shade of lip gloss for my complexion, and this is definitely a case of "one shade fits all." Also, I like the fact that your lips don't feel sticky as they will when using a gloss. I rarely use it on my cheeks, not because the color is off or anything but because I prefer a powder blush.

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What's Your Favorite Type of Lip Product?

BellaSugar — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:00:43 -0700

I've learned that an astounding number of you prefer to use powder blush over cream blush, mineral blushes or cheek stains, and now I want to know about your love of lip products. When I'm heading out the door, my go-to lip product is usually a neutral, shimmery lip gloss. Do you also reach for a gloss or are you more of a tinted or a plain lip balm, lipstick or lip stain kind of gal?

Trend Alert: Blackberry Lips

BellaSugar — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:59:14 -0800

As we know, berry lips are a great away to add a touch of bright color to any Winter look. From the sneak peek at the Bobbi Brown Raspberry Collection, it looks like berries are going to get even darker - yet more sheer - for Spring 2008. Here are three great blackberry lip shades that also happen to complement the dark-purple nail trend.

Nars Lip Gloss in Revolt ($23) is a sheer, deep-blackberry shade that provides lots of shine and creamy color to your lips. This shade looks a lot like a stain if worn alone, and it creates depth and vibrancy to amethyst or lilac lipsticks worn underneath.

For two more blackberry lipstick shades, read more

Revlon Superlustrous Lipstick in Chocolate Cherry ($7.49) is a shiny, silky, and sheer lipstick. It looks like a gloss but has the texture, creaminess, and staying power of a lipstick. It contains SPF 15 and is available in nine additional shades.

Bobbi Brown Black Raspberry Lip Sheer ($22) is a lightweight and creamy lipstick that gives lips a wash of see-through berry color. It's great for people who are looking for a tint with the staying power of a lipstick. It can be worn alone or under any of your favorite pink or purple lip glosses.

Trend Alert: Berry Delicious Winter Lips

BellaSugar — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:00:16 -0800

How "berry" appropriate that makeup in the winter months turns to shades of reds, golds and berries to create warmth and depth. Sheer berries are a great way to incorporate a hint of bright color into your look since they are softer than red lipsticks and bright pink lipsticks. You can also dab a bit on your your cheeks for a fresh and natural-looking flush. Here are a couple of great sheer, berry stain shades I think you'll love.

Sephora Lip Attitude - Chic in Talented Berry ($12) is a sheer, glossy, moist and creamy lipstick that can either be worn alone or over your favorite lipstick to add shine. Also, it's got a great sweet smell that keeps calling you back for re-application. This is the only lipstick I think I've ever fully finished!

For one more berry lipstick, read more

Clinique Colour Surge Butter Shine Lipstick in Cranberry Cream ($14) is a fun and festive ultra-creamy lipstick that provides shiny, long-lasting color and a semi-sheer finish.

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Bellissima! Clinique's Black Honey Has Three New Sister Shades

BellaSugar — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:00:47 -0700

Although this lipstick range is part of the Fall 2007 Play In The Darks collection by Clinique, that I told you about in late July, these three new shades of Almost Lipstick struck a chord when I realized that they are renditions of the ever-popular cult favorite Black Honey Almost Lipstick. At first I thought there was just one new version out called Black Plum, but I have recently learned about two more shades in Black Raspberry (bright, sheer pink) and Black Raisin (deep wine).

There's a reason I am so excited. These aren't just any lipsticks, they could arguably be some of the best lipsticks ever created. They look intimidatingly dark in the tube, but they glide on smooth and the result is a shiny, sheer and clean stain-like finish.

The shades are universally flattering (I swear, they really are) and one of these skinny tubes is packed with color that will last you a long, long time. Each of the colors are sold separately for $14. How do you feel about these new versions of Black Honey being added to the elite Almost Lipstick sisterhood?

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Product Review: NARS Lip Gloss/Lip Stain Duo

BellaSugar — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:00:32 -0700

For the Holiday 2007 season, Nars launched its beautiful Siren Song Collection. I've been a busy bee creating different looks with all of the colors, but the one product I just can't seem to make friends with is the Lip Gloss/Lip Stain Gloss Duos.

I'm a lover of most makeup pairs because of their great value, and I certainly haven't met a Nars product that I didn't like, but my experience with the Indian Red Lip Stain side of my duo was a colossal disaster. While one side is your typical thick and sticky gloss, the other side has a drastically different consistency and frankly, I just don't understand it.

It's very liquid and slick, and you only need a small amount for full coverage. Don't make the same mistake I did and slather it on (it's a dirty little trick since it's got the same applicator as a gloss), because this milky lip stain spreads like wildfire. Having said all of this, please keep in mind that on the whole, I am not a huge fan of lip stains, so the richness of this product definitely plays a role in my opinion. For a description of the four color combination options, read more

Metis/Vicoire: mulberry and plum
Moon Fleet/Indian Red: sparkling gold and deep scarlet red
Turkish Delight/Sayonara: sheer light pink and rose petal pink
Sandpiper/Daredevil: Shimmering coral and scarlet red

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Which Lip Product Could You Not Live Without?

BellaSugar — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 05:00:02 -0700

If you were stranded on a desert island but could magically have one-and only one-lip product, what would it be?

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Doing Drugstore: Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain

BellaSugar — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:06:03 -0700

The lovely GiggleSugar is just gaga over Revlon's Just Bitten lip stain. "Try it," she told me. "It's amazing." Well, it turns out she wasn't joking for once!

Just Bitten is available in four reddish tints, but I followed Giggle's lead and tried it in Berry Juicy. It has a light fruity fragrance, and though it's a little too "fake fruity" for me, the scent is not overpowering. The consistency is just like water, but the roller ball controls how much comes out; I found that just a little swipe covered my lips completely, giving them a sheer wash of red. To see a picture of Just Bitten in action, read more

Admittedly, my application could have been better, but I like how fresh this color is. It isn't obvious, but it brightens my face a lot. Just Bitten costs $11.50, which seems pricey for a drugstore product until you see how long the roll lasts. Compared to the boutique-brand alternatives, it's a steal.