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10 Brilliant Beach-Proof Hair and Makeup Ideas

BellaSugar — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:13 PDT

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 keep reading.

Protect Yourself From Snow and Rain With Waterproof Makeup

BellaSugar — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:00:06 PST

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 to lock pigments into place, just about every kind of makeup from brow enhancers to mascara to foundation has its waterproof counterpart. Check out a few below for some inspiration, including some remover options specifically made to dissolve these stay-put formulations:

New Product Alert: Get Wet from It Cosmetics

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:00:40 PDT

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 be used on your face and your body to create an all-over tan, or to contour just about anything that you're looking to accentuate or hide (i.e. chest, nose, jaw-line, abs).

Take it from a pro and CEO, former Baywatch babe Jamie Kern Lima: she says she's "had to hide just about every body and face concern a person can have."

Get Wet is easy to use. The trick is using a large fluffy brush so that you can buff and blend it into your skin. Apply the matte bronzer to contour your features and the highlighters to accent them. Get Wet is available in one color and claims to work for all skin tones. In my honest opinion, it's way too dark for anyone with porcelain skin but for anyone else, it should be fine.

The finely-milled powder is extraordinarily rich in pigment, so be sure to begin with a gentle hand. I have yet to test my (ahem) newly chiseled abs in the ocean or the pool, but I wore it to a party where I was dancing (and sweating) up a storm and it stayed intact until I washed it off with soap and water. My initial concern was that it was going to clog my pores, but it didn't. Do you think you'd be into trying waterproof makeup?

Beauty Marked! Waterproof Makeup

BellaSugar — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:00:00 PDT

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 here.)

Gruaig_rua and Mademoiselle totally rocked this challenge, finding everything from waterproof concealer to a lip gloss that's a favorite of models. And as Missmargot pointed out, waterproof makeup requires a good makeup remover.

I've assembled all of the waterprof makeup beauty marks in a handy widget, so you can just use the arrows on the upper right to scroll through the Beauty Marks! If you want to learn more about a product, just click on the link. Nice work, everyone!

Beauty Mark It Reminder! Waterproof Makeup

BellaSugar — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 05:21:02 PDT

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 waterproof makeup in this week's Beauty Mark It challenge. Tell me by Beauty Marking your favorites and tagging your choices with the words "waterproof makeup." I'll feature the readers' favorites on BellaSugar on Tuesday, June 19.

To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores,

Saks Beauty Place
Victoria's Secret Beauty
Sephora
Drugstore.com
Fred Segal Beauty
Folica
Strawberrynet.com
Nordstrom
Bergdorf Goodman
Beauty.com

Beauty Mark It! Waterproof Makeup

BellaSugar — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 05:08:22 PDT

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 grateful there's so much to choose from, and I want to find more! So for this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, I'd like to hear about the different types of waterproof makeup you've tried. Tell me by Beauty Marking your favorites and tagging your choices with the word "waterproof makeup." I'll feature the readers' favorites on BellaSugar next Tuesday, June 19.

To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores,

Saks Beauty Place
Victoria's Secret Beauty
Sephora
Drugstore.com
Fred Segal Beauty
Folica
Strawberrynet.com
Nordstrom
Bergdorf Goodman
Beauty.com

See Tilda Swinton With Flowing Red Curls

Jessica Cruel — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:12:00 PDT

See Tilda Swinton's most daring beauty look yet - HuffPost Style
These new face treatments are worth the splurge - Styleite
All your sunscreen questions answered by a skin expert - Stylelist
Shine on this Summer with these lip gloss gotta-haves - Real Simple
Try this waterproof blue mascara on your next poolside trip - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Self-tanners that are editor-tested . . . and approved - Real Beauty
Oscar de la Renta is on trend with neon hair for Resort 2013 - The Cut
Learn how to rid yourself of spots - YouBeauty
Everything you need to know to get perfect caviar nails - Refinery 29
Fish pedicures are bad for your health says CDC - Beauty High

Get Charlize Theron's Sexy, Smoky, Cat-Eye Makeup Look

Jaime Richards — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:20:00 PDT

Charlize Theron was a vision in a black, ultrasheer Christian Dior Couture gown at yesterday's London premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman. And it was her deep, smoky charcoal eye makeup that brought her sexy ensemble to a whole other level. Bright emerald earrings kept it from skewing too goth, and a cat-eye makeup effect made it all the more sultry. Get tips for re-creating Charlize's memorable makeup palette when you read more.

Cheryl Burke Talks DWTS, Tans, and More

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:00:00 PDT

Anyone who watches Dancing With The Stars knows how easily Cheryl Burke moves around a ballroom. This season, she's done the salsa, Argentine tango, cha-cha-cha, and more with hunky Cuban actor William Levy. In between tapings, the dancer and Veet spokeswoman revealed what it takes to get ready before and after she hits the floor. "When I'm not performing, I keep it simple," she says of her beauty regimen. Here, she shares her beauty routine on- and off-camera.

BellaSugar: What's it like to get ready before Dancing With the Stars?
The ballroom look is pretty intense, but we have an unbelievable team. I usually spend about four hours in hair and makeup - covering everything from tanning to fake lashes to nails - before I even get started on wardrobe.

BS: Dancing With the Stars is known for featuring shimmering airbrush tans. Do you have any tips or tricks for looking fresh in-between applications, when they tend to get blotchy?
I keep my skin moisturized, which really helps my tans last. I swear by Brown Buns Airbrush Spray Tans. Fun insider beauty secret I picked up as the Veet spokeswoman: their wax strips give the perfect silky canvas for a smooth spray tan application. Just be sure to wait 24 hours after waxing before getting a spray tan.

BS: Dancing is a great workout. What are your favorite sweat-proof makeup, hair, and body products?
I’m pretty low-maintenance when it comes to makeup. I like to keep it simple when I’m rehearsing, but when it’s show time, waterproof mascara and foundation are a must. I always use Scott Barnes Body Bling, Make Up For Ever, Nars, and Dior.

Avoid the 5 Worst Spring Break Beauty Blunders

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:00:06 PDT

The season for weeklong beach vacations, overseas plane rides, and cross-country treks is here. Celebrating Spring break can take a toll on your skin and hair, whether you are laying out in your backyard or partying in Bora Bora. So, beware of these basic beauty mistakes that can ruin your vacation. To get tips to sidestep these classic beach slipups read more.