10 Brilliant Beach-Proof Hair and Makeup Ideas


Updated 06/01/10 12:22 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Beach Proof Makeup

Hitting the beach can be problematic when it comes to your makeup. All the things that are great about the seashore — the sand, the surf, the soft, salty, humid breeze — cause regular beauty products to run, melt, and just plain fail. And that's where these products come in. They're designed to be sweat-proof and waterproof and to keep you pretty. For some brilliant beach-ready finds, just Read more

Protect Yourself From Snow and Rain With Waterproof Makeup


Updated 02/11/10 1:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

How Waterproof Makeup Works

How are you holding up, snow-bogged East Coasters? Over the past few days, it's been wet weather all around, as moderate-to-heavy rain has slammed several other areas throughout the US. Couple that with high winds, and we're talking some serious beauty interference. This is where waterproof makeup comes into play. Often manufactured with special waxes, polymers, or a certain type of dimethicone Read more

New Product Alert: Get Wet from It Cosmetics


Updated 03/23/11 4:09 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 12 comments

Get Wet from It Cosmetics

I've heard of waterproof eye shadows, mascaras and eyeliners, but never have I encountered waterproof makeup for your facial skin. However, all of that changed when I discovered Get Wet ($32), a new waterproof and sweat-proof highlighter and bronzer from It Cosmetics. The three-pan compact includes a deep, matte powder bronzer and two powder highlighters (one much paler than the other). It can Read more

Beauty Marked! Waterproof Makeup


Updated 09/25/07 12:37 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Beauty Marked! Waterproof Makeup

Just in time for Summer, I devoted our latest Beauty Mark It challenge to the myriad of waterproof makeup available nowadays. Not just the old-reliable mascara, but also eye shadows like this Lola Cosmetics SocialEyes Gel Eye Colour, plus liners, cheek colors, and foundations that stay put through Summer swims, sweat, and smudges. (To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click Read more

Beauty Mark It Reminder! Waterproof Makeup


Updated 09/07/07 8:43 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Beauty Mark It Reminder! Waterproof Makeup

Waterproof makeup isn't something I want to wear every day, but I'm grateful there's so much to choose from nowadays. Not just the old-reliable mascara, but also eye shadows like this Lola Cosmetics SocialEyes Gel Eye Colour, plus liners, cheek colors, and foundations that stay put through Summer swims, sweat, and smudges. So if you haven't already, don't forget to share your favorite Read more

Beauty Mark It! Waterproof Makeup


Updated 06/16/07 2:11 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Beauty Mark It! Waterproof Makeup

While I was ooh-ing and ahh-ing about Lola Cosmetics SocialEyes Gel Eye Colour yesterday, I got to thinking about just how much great waterproof makeup is available these days. Not just the old-reliable mascara, but also eye shadows, liners, cheek colors, and foundations that stay put through Summer swims, sweat, and smudges. Waterproof makeup isn't something I want to wear every day, but I'm Read more

Eyeliner Smudge Solutions


Updated 02/07/12 3:00 PM · Posted by Michelle Phan · 1 comment

Smudged Eyeliner Fixes

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan is all about beauty, and she always has a trick or two up her sleeve. This week, Michelle helps us make raccoon eyes a thing of the past: Hi everyone, A reader named Anastasia recently asked me the following question: "I'm from Singapore which is pretty hot, so how can I keep my eyeliner from smudging? I don't want to look like a panda!" Meet Read more

Carrie Underwood's Fresh-Face Secret? Yes Please.


Updated 01/10/12 3:00 AM · Posted by Sponsor · 0 comments

Carrie Underwood's Fresh-Face Secret? Yes Please.

Don't think a cleanser can go beyond the basics? Carrie Underwood begs to differ. Olay 2-in-1 Daily Facial Cloths thoroughly cleanse skin deep down to the pore, removing dirt, oil, and makeup — even your super-duty-waterproof mascara. Don't believe it? Take it from Carrie: "It's hard to find eye makeup remover that doesn't burn your eyes. The Daily Facials don't burn anything and take off all Read more

What We're Sweet On: The Cleanser That's Just For Mascara


Updated 12/04/11 7:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Talika Lash Conditioning Cleanser Review

Leave it to the lash-obsessed people at Talika to formulate a makeup remover that's supposed to "feed" your fringes. Their new Lash Conditioning cleanser ($24) is an impressive blue gel that handily removes any mascara, even the waterproof variety. The directions suggest you pump cleanser onto a cotton pad and then swipe it across your lashes, but it's actually more effective to soak a square of Read more

Look to Try Now: Ashlee Simpson's Fresh, Fun Style


Updated 11/17/11 12:34 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ashlee Simpson's Pink Makeup Look

When it comes to hip style, Ashlee Simpson has always had a knack for nailing it perfectly. And at yesterday's launch party for Google Music, she was absolutely adorable wearing baby-pink gloss and blush, winged-out liner, and a palette of soft, metallic-shimmer eye makeup. A smooth yet volumized crop brought it all together for the ultimate in fresh and fun beauty ensembles. To re-create the Read more