BellaSugar's Guide to Taking Care of Your Cosmetics


Updated 06/08/07 9:18 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 13 comments

BellaSugar's Guide to Taking Care of Your Cosmetics

I know that you've invested oodles of money in your precious makeup, and if you're anything like me, you probably like to hang onto it until the bitter end. But don't forget that cosmetics do have a definitive lifespan. The ugly truth is that once makeup is opened, it's exposed to grody germs that begin to live inside. Here are five rules for how best to care for your makeup. If you see mold, Read more

Prevent Acne by Making Your Phone Bacteria-Free


Updated 05/29/12 5:26 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Avoid Acne by Cleaning Your Phone

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan always has a new tip or two for making life easier. This week, Michelle tells us how we can ward off breakouts by cleaning a major bacteria culprit: your cell phone: Hi everyone, These days, our phones go everywhere with us — the bedroom, the bathroom, the classroom, the nightclub, the grocery store, the gym, and just about everywhere else. Think Read more

Halle Berry Reveals the Secret to Her Flawless Skin


Updated 05/25/12 7:07 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Halle Berry's Skin Care and Makeup Tips

Yes, Halle Berry really is as gorgeous and flawlessly complected in person as she appears on screen. So now that your most pertinent question is answered, let's move on to the good stuff. Halle has served as the global brand ambassador for Revlon for over 10 years, and she's set to launch a campaign for the brand's new ColorStay Whipped Creme foundation (which hits shelves June 1). With Halle's Read more

Alicia Silverstone on Her Eco-Friendly Beauty Launch, Green Parenting, and Clueless Reunions


Updated 05/24/12 10:24 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Alicia Silverstone on Juice Beauty, Green Parenting (Video)

Alicia Silverstone may be best known for her acting career, but the eco-activist and mom recently took on a new challenge: developing her own collection of makeup and skin care with Juice Beauty. Alicia is a longtime vegan and champion for all things green, and she stopped by PopSugar studios to talk about applying that philosophy to her Read more

The Makeup Tool That Will Change the Way You Apply Mascara


Updated 05/21/12 10:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Apply Mascara With a Fan Brush

You could argue that the eyes are the most important part of the face (windows to the soul and all that). For a makeup artist, never has a sentiment rang more true. The eyes are a canvas for many creative colors and techniques, but the last thing you want to do is taint your carefully applied shadows and liners with spidery or clumpy lashes. Floriane David of Make Up For Ever Academy admits Read more

Are Your Undertones Warm or Cool? Take the Quiz to Find Out


Updated 05/17/12 9:25 AM · Posted by · 42 comments

Warm or a Cool Undertones Quiz

Have you ever wondered which makeup colors would complement your own skin, hair, and eye colors? Back in the '80s, a huge movement existed that used seasons to determine just that. Were you a Winter or a Summer? And what color palettes would go with said season? On and on the process went — there were even swatch books with fabric samples carefully customized by a color expert so that the Read more

Soothe Sunburn With This DIY Recipe


Updated 05/15/12 1:01 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Home Remedies For Sunburn

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan always has a new tip or two for making life easier. It happens to the best of us, even with the best of intentions, and this week, Michelle tells us how we can alleviate a painful sunburn: Hi everyone, Each day it's getting a little sunnier and little warmer outside. It's nice to spend this time outdoors, and while it's also nice to get a little Read more

Kanye and Kim Share a Sweet Kiss During Her Sexy Photo Shoot


Updated 05/16/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Kim Kardashian Kanye West Kissing Pictures

Kim Kardashian was the spitting image of her mom, and manager, Kris Jenner wearing a short wig for her Vogue Italia photo shoot in LA yesterday. Kris wasn't on hand to see Kim's homage to mom, but boyfriend Kanye West kept her company between snaps. The new look was a hit with Kanye who sweetly kissed Kim, being careful not to smudge her makeup. Their relationship seems to be going well and has Read more

Christine Taylor on Organic Beauty, Her Must Haves, and Nighttime Hair Routine


Updated 05/10/12 2:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christine Taylor's Skin Care and Beauty Tips

Actress Christine Taylor has signed on to be the spokeswoman for organic skin care line Nourish, and as a vegan and mother, her partnership with the brand seems like kismet. "A lot of times products will say 100 percent natural, but this one actually works," Christine explains. "Every person in my family has different favorites, and it's in every bathroom." Not only does she love the idea of Read more

Eco-Minded Stars, Cinco de Mayo Hangover Tips, and More


Updated 05/06/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

BellaSugar's Most Popular Stories Week May 4, 2012

Live like it's Earth Day every day with inspiration from these eco-minded celebrities. Everything you need to know (and pack) to travel beautifully. See these superhero eye looks inspired by The Avengers. Recover from Cinco de Mayo with at-home hangover beauty recipes. Read our exclusive interview with Proactiv's new star, Jurnee Smollett. Find two DIY acne solutions to minimize breakouts. Lust Read more