BellaSugar

Tools of the Trade: Portable Eyelash Combs

BellaSugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:00:34 -0700

This is definitely not the age of Tammy Faye Bakker - and although long, lush, and voluminous lashes are sought after, so is a clean, defined, no-makeup makeup look. These contrasting worlds have no room for clumpy, lumpy lashes. With these relatively inexpensive and super-small lash combs, you won't have to worry about your lashes being a beauty faux pas.

Tweezerman Folding Eye Lash Comb ($6.99) is a thin and tapered gold-plated comb that has been designed to painlessly glide through your mascara-coated lashes and remove anything that is stuck together or clumpy. Use it when your lashes are still a little wet in gentle, upward motions (away from your eyes).

Eco Tools Bamboo Lash and Brow Groomer (on sale for $2.99) is a long and slender environmentally-friendly eyelash comb and eyebrow brush. It is made from synthetic bristles and the ferule is made from recycled aluminum. Check out the cost, too. At $2.99 a pop, you can keep one stashed in all of your primping locations.

For one more eyelash comb, read more.

Sephora Duo Eyelash/Brow Comb ($5) is a clear plastic, double-sided lash and brow comb. This one is also purse friendly since it's really light and the ends fold neatly inward so they won't catch on anything.

2007 Sugar Awards: Best Beauty Tool

BellaSugar — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:00:45 -0800

You've voted, and once again, the results were very close. Squeezing past Shu Uemura eyelash curlers by a margin of less than 10 votes, Tweezerman tweezers garnered first place. I confess that years ago, I didn't understand the hype, but after you use a good pair of tweezers, you'll never want to go back to the two-dollar version again.

Speaking of pricier products that really perform better, my can't-live-without tool this year is my T3 dryer. Again, you always read the hype about T3 tools, and in this case, the praise is earned. The dryer cuts my drying time in half, leaves my hair bouncy and shiny, and never overheats. It's not cheap by any means, but if you go for frequent blow-dries, it's definitely something to save up for.

Think Pink: Tweezerman Petite Tweeze Set

BellaSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:00:58 -0700

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, every weekday I'll bring you a beauty item that benefits the cause. I'll also fill you in on how much money from each sale goes to support breast cancer research and prevention, so you'll be able to choose accordingly. And of course, if you have any suggestions for products, let me know!

Let's start the month off with Tweezerman Petite Tweeze Set ($25). The three-piece set includes a pink-ribbon leather case and mini slanted and pointed tweezers. Tweezerman really does make a fantastically precise tweezer (and offers free sharpening!), and if you need an extra set for travel, this is a good one. One dollar from every set sold will benefit breast cancer care and prevention.

Tools of the Trade: Excellent Eyelash Curlers

BellaSugar — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:00:29 -0700

Now that you know how to use an eyelash curler, I thought I'd give you a couple of cool tools of the trade to choose from. These eyelash curlers are safe, small and easy to use (really, they are)! I can't wait to hear what you think.

It's hard to imagine that there's a new eyelash curler out on the market from Shu Uemura since the old one has been at the top of the charts for several years now. It is actually so popular that at one time they made a limited-edition 24 carat gold version of it.

Even so, now you can buy the new Shu Curler ($18) which claims to have upgraded features and enhanced precision. Some of the improvements include a mushroom-shaped pad for improved safety, comfort and optimum curl; a new hinge that applies just the right amount of pressure on your eyelashes; and an ergonomic handle for better control.

For two more excellent eyelash curlers, read more

Available in black and red, Sephora Detail Lash Curler ($14) is perfect for those of you who complain that you can't get all of your lashes curled all at once with standard lash curlers. This baby is cut slightly smaller, so you can attack one section of your lashes at a time. Here's a tip: crimp the outer corners for a few seconds longer than the rest to create a flirty cat eye!

Tweezerman Deluxe Lash Curler ($9) is crafted to be extra sturdy to help create a smooth and intense curl. The opening of the metal clamp contains a soft black pad that is rounded for your comfort. I haven't tried this one, but I feel like any tool that Tweezerman makes must be rockin'.

You Sexy Beast, Part II

BellaSugar — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:00:59 -0700

Welcome back to part II of You Sexy Beast, a series about exotic animal-printed cosmetics. To check some more sexy makeup, including a foxy blush/bronzer and concealer, click here. Here are two more products that are sure to make your wild side come alive!

These limited-edition Tweezerman Animal Print Slant Tweezers, ($25) are a cute and kitschy take on the standard and widely popular plain, stainless steel color. In my opinion, these are the best when it comes to precision. They have great gripping powers, are easy to hold and they last forever! These new prints are now available in leopard (shown), zebra and reptile.

For one more beastly beauty treat, read more

Lancôme 'Color Design' Cool Eye & Face Palette in Femme Feline ($52.50) is a cool-toned Fall palette filled with six powder eye shadows, (two of which are limited edition shades) and two powder blushes. The colors are gorgeous, and the case is to die for! It is a hard-covered, silver and leopard print that clicks open with a huge mirror inside.

FYI: A sister warm-toned palette is due out in a few weeks, grrr! Again, I just wanted to give you one last reminder that items won't begin shipping until this Friday, July 20th.

How-To: Banish Those Pesky Post-Waxing Eyebrow Bumps

BellaSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Yesterday, Yum came to me with a dilemma. She had her brows waxed over the weekend, and much to her dismay, was left with reddish bumps as a result. She had done nothing different than usual, taken any medications out of the ordinary, or even gone to a new waxing lady, but still ended up with itchy, irritated skin. To find out my tips on helping Yum get her brows back to normal, just keep reading

Reader Review of the Day: Anastasia Beverly Hills Tweezers

BellaSugar — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:00:06 -0700

Sometimes readers don't agree with what I think, and that's why our Reader Reviews section is so invaluable. Take Sabisf, for instance. While I loved Anastasia Beverly Hills Tweezers ($28), she wasn't as pleased. Here's what she had to say:

When I first got these they worked great, but quickly lost their sharpness. After a few months they did not work at all. At the price they should last a lot longer. I went back to Tweezerman and I'm very happy. Anastasia has some other nice products, though.

Have you disagreed with some of my Product Reviews or Doing Drugstore opinions? Here's the perfect opportunity to tell us why. Just head to the Product Reviews website and give us the scoop.

Tweezerman

Intern — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:29:09 -0700

Reader Review of the Day: Revlon Splinter Tweezer

BellaSugar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700

I'm all for getting back to the basics - particularly when it saves a buck or 20. That's why reader Jenzene likes Revlon's Splinter Tweezer ($3) so much, declaring, "Forget Tweezerman!" Here's what else she has to say:

Why drop $12 on a tweezer when you can get this for $3 to $4? I have had this little baby for six years and it has never let me down! It grips every hair firmly, and the point is rounded, not sharp.

Do you have a basic beauty tool you can't live without? Whether it's a trusty tweezer, a loyal lash curler, or no-fail bobby pins, tell us all about it. Just head to our Product Reviews website and give us your feedback. You might just be the next featured reviewer on this daily post.

Lovely Links

BellaSugar — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:00:10 -0700

No joke, Blair Waldorf's stylist uses Bumpits – Elle
Do you want "Swedish Elf Soap"? – Lucky
Was Nefertiti airbrushed? – Style.com
Cuir Ottoman smells like, well, leather – The Moment
Celebs with smooth porcelain skin – Beauty Snob
Which Chanel Cote D’Azur lipstick do you love most? – Makeup and Beauty Blog
This self-tanner doesn't stink – W magazine
New Tweezerman curler comes out in May – Allure
Three sweet-smelling candles – Afrobella
Miley's movie premiere had tweens looking very grown up – The Cut

Photo courtesy of The CW