That's One Hot, Bodice-Ripping Lip Gloss


Updated 11/29/10 3:57 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

New Lip Gloss Inspired by a Romance Novel

If you're a fan of steamy paperbacks and shiny, pouty lips, then you may be very pleased today, because next month, the people at Three Custom Color Specialists are launching a new lip gloss called White Heat ($21.50), a hot pink shade complete with silver-white and opalescent shimmer, all inspired by the work of romance novelist Brenda Novak. It might seem like an odd collaboration, but the Read more

Get a Pretty Winter Flush Without Looking Red


Updated 03/01/10 9:27 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Winter Redness Relief and Blush Tips

Winter presents a big challenge when it comes to blushing: the great outdoors can turn you bright red or make pale skin pallid. Since you can't predict what will happen, applying cheek color can be more frustrating than usual. To help you glow without worry, I've put together some tips for keeping your skin pretty and your blush flattering. So just keep reading. Read more

Make Foundation Work Better on Winter-Dry Skin


Updated 03/01/10 8:13 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Flaky Skin Help

Winter presents all sorts of skin problems, including the dreaded flake face. Since wearing makeup on dry skin can be challenging, we turned to Chad Hayduk, co-founder of Three Custom Color Specialists, for advice. To get the lowdown on keeping your skin smooth and your makeup looking good no matter how inclement the weather, just keep reading. Read more

It's Easy to Mimic Your Favorite Lipstick Lesbians


Updated 01/02/09 3:14 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

The L Word Lipstick by Three Custom Color Specialists

Next month, The L Word returns for its final season, and judging by the previews, it's gonna be a good one. (Face it, any show that features Kate Moennig is going to be worth watching.) To commemorate the show's Jan. 18 return, Three Custom Color Specialists has created four lipsticks ($20 each) inspired by Bette, Kit, Alice, and Shane — and the sheer shades are alluring indeed. They're Read more

Explore Cool Makeup Shade Choices With Chad Hayduk


Updated 08/15/08 9:51 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

Explore Cool Makeup Shade Choices With Chad Hayduk

You've hopefully taken my warm and cool undertones quiz and learned about the basics of color choice selection from Chad Hayduk, Three Custom Color Specialists' makeup artist and co-founder. We've learned all about the warms — and now cools — it's your turn to sparkle in all of your jewel-toned glory. Cools should feel special, since you account for only 15 percent of the population. So, Read more

Explore Warm Makeup Shade Choices With Chad Hayduk


Updated 09/25/09 1:04 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

Makeup Colors For Warm Skin Tones

You've taken my warm and cool undertones quiz and learned about the basics of color choice selection from Chad Hayduk, Three Custom Color Specialists makeup artist and cofounder. So, let's move on to the nitty-gritty and bring it all together with some makeup shades picked by Chad himself, along with some other options I found. Since a whopping 85 percent of you are fiery warms who look best in Read more

Bella Interview: Chad Hayduk, Co-Founder of Three Custom Color Specialists


Updated 07/14/10 7:19 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Bella Interview: Chad Hayduk, Co-Founder of Three Custom Color Specialists

Now that you've taken my quiz to determine if your undertones are warm or cool, I thought it would be, er, cool to delve into the topic a bit deeper. In my three-part series, I'll be featuring tips and tricks from Chad Hayduk, co-founder of Three Custom Color Specialists. Perhaps one of the best services offered by this nifty cosmetics company (see a tour!) is its adeptness in customizing blends Read more

Bella Interview: Trae Bodge of Three Custom Color


Updated 05/23/08 7:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Bella Interview: Trae Bodge of Three Custom Color

If you're a bride-to-be, chances are you're already thinking about your perfect wedding-day look. A Summer bride has to take a few things into consideration for her big day: the heat, the sun, time of day, formality of the occasion, and what products you'll need to reapply throughout the day. To find out how to get this easy, warm-weather bridal look, I spoke with Trae Bodge, creative director Read more

Tour of Beauty: Three Custom Color Specialists


Updated 02/29/08 1:48 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Three Custom Color Specialists: tour of their facilities

Last week, I had a chance to tour the headquarters of Three Custom Color Specialists, a color cosmetics line that's frequently heralded for its skill in creating custom-blended products. I've read about this brand for years, so when co-founder Chad Hayduk gave me a tour, I wanted to share some of the most interesting parts with you. Read on to see how custom cosmetics are made, and how I got to Read more