5 Waterproof Mascaras For the Beach and Beyond


Updated 06/30/11 7:12 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Waterproof Mascaras

Summer has just begun and we're smack-dab in the middle of wedding season. So whether you're tearing up the ocean or tearing up at a touching ceremony (you have to love homophones), you're going to need a resilient, long-lasting waterproof mascara. There are lots of great ones out there, but to help you narrow them down, here are five top picks. Read more

Hey, Slick: How to Look Dewy (Not Shiny) in Photographs


Updated 08/23/10 12:45 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

How to Look Good in Wedding Photos 2010-06-24 06:00:11

Next month, a Sugar staffer is getting married. Hooray! On the big day, our bride wants to appear radiant and dewy, but not shiny, in photographs. So I asked Avon's Global Creative Color Director, Jillian Dempsey, for her expert opinion on the topic. Best of all, her advice applies not to just brides, but bridesmaids, or anyone who wants to reduce the glare of a shiny, not-so-happy forehead in Read more

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

What Makes Mascara Waterproof?


Updated 02/26/09 10:10 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

What Makes Mascara Waterproof?

With tons of mascara out there, both waterproof and not, I always assumed personal preference was the driving force behind purchases. I have a pal who purposely stocks a water-repellent tube during the cold months (and for sappy movie dates) whereas others wear only waterproof even on happy days. So, what's the big difference? Well, as I embarked on my latest research mission, I hoped for an easy Read more

Doing Drugstore: Maybelline Define-A-Lash Waterproof Lengthening Mascara


Updated 04/01/08 5:13 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 51 comments

Doing Drugstore: Maybelline Define-A-Lash Waterproof Lengthening Mascara

"No clumps!" the green packaging for the new Maybelline Define-A-Lash Waterproof Lengthening Mascara shouted at me. Zero, zip, zilch, nada? That's a tall order as far as I'm concerned. I was skeptical, but intrigued enough by the grandiose claim to drop $7.50 and give it a shot. The mascara comes in a sleek, futuristic green tube, and the wand is slightly curved. The wand has widely spaced, short Read more

See Tilda Swinton With Flowing Red Curls


Updated 05/22/12 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 22, 2012

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 . . . Read more

Cheryl Burke Talks DWTS, Tans, and More


Updated 04/17/12 9:01 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Cheryl Burke on DWTS Beauty, Tanning, and Makeup

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 Read more

Avoid the 5 Worst Spring Break Beauty Blunders


Updated 03/28/12 5:05 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Spring Break Beauty Mistakes to Avoid

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. Read more