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Steal Thandie Newton's Pretty Red Lipstick Look

BellaSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:24 -0800

Thandie Newton never fails to look gorgeous on the red carpet, and last night was no exception. Her look at the 2012 premiere was incredibly simple and easy but with tons of impact. On her eyes, she paired a thin line of pewter eyeliner with a taupe eye shadow brushed from lash line to brow bone. Then, she dusted a sheer wash of coral blush from the outer apples of her cheeks up to her temples, and finished up with a bright red lipstick with complementary orange undertones. If you want to see the colors I'm talking about, just click through the widget below; I put in a ton of color options for every skin tone.

You'll Flip Over These Makeup Items

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:59:55 -0800

Do you remember that show from the '80s, Webster, where there was always some kind of "very special episode"? Perhaps the coolest part of that show was the secret passageway through the grandfather clock in the living room, where Webster would hide when the timing was right. While a revolving bookcase or hidden corridor might not be as feasible in real life, some of these makeup items might have you reminiscing about hidden compartments and secret hideaways. Check out my widget of cosmetics that flip and slide. They're very special.

How-To: Gabby Sidibe's Precious Premiere Makeup

BellaSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:00:51 -0800

Precious is getting all kinds of rave reviews, as is the performance of actress Gabourey Sidibe, who plays the title character. Last night at the film's premiere, she had the most gorgeous semisheer red lip, and her subtle cat eye liner and luminous makeup were classic Hollywood starlet. To get this glam makeup style, just keep reading.

The Look For Less: 10 of Your Favorite Dupes

BellaSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:20 -0800

Once a makeup item has achieved cult status, we can almost assuredly expect replicas to pop up anywhere from drugstore brands to competing department store collections. Recently, I mentioned that I had found a great dupe for Nars's famous Orgasm blush in Milani's Luminous. Thanks to input from readers Baby Girl, yajairab, JessRose, and SnufaLuffaGus143, I've gathered together 10 products that could easily pass for the original. To join in on the fun, why not become part of our Beauty Dupes Group? And for more lookalike cosmetic items, check out some of my Look For Less coverage, too.

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Michael Kors Makes a Very Hollywood Cosmetics Line

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:28 -0700

Designer and Project Runway judge Michael Kors is getting pretty with a new color cosmetics collection that's due in January. The makeup line, which was created in collaboration with Estée Lauder, is part of the Very Hollywood brand and is designed to be the makeup equivalent of Michael's recently released perfume. The collection comes in two palettes, a pink and a beige-coral, with complementary blushes, sheer lip "sheens," and eyeshadow kits for each. I liked Very Hollywood perfume well enough, and this collection, given the bright colors and sheer tints, seems to be marketed toward a younger audience than Michael's usual fare, but I just don't know whether I need a Michael Kors pink blush when there are already a million gorgeous shades out there. What do you think? Are you excited for this designer beauty debut, or just kind of meh?

15 Cute Ultra-Last-Minute Halloween Makeup Ideas

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:00:15 -0700

OK, so there's no time left to shop for a costume, and you're panicking because you still can't decide what you should be. Calm down, because I have 15 cute, easy makeup ideas that'll make you the life of the party no matter how dressed up everyone else is. And don't worry - for many of these looks, all you need is a black eyeliner pencil and a little attitude. Click through to see the most fun you can have with Halloween in five minutes or less. And if you still don't see anything you like, grab a look from our 32 hauntingly fun Halloween hair and makeup ideas.

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BellaTV: Discover a Few Pro Makeup Must Haves!

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:00:04 -0700

Want to get makeup secrets straight from Hollywood? Then check out today's BellaTV. In "What's In Your Beauty Bag?" we peek into Kendra Richards's pro makeup kit. See what she loves to use on all of her celebrity clients and find out her picks on the best tools and essentials.

Burberry to Launch Its Own Cosmetics Line

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:00:37 -0700

If you already love your Burberry trench, scarf, bikini, and handbag, get ready to add makeup to your collection, because WWD is reporting that the company has just announced the colors for its cosmetics line, which is slated to arrive in July 2010. Philippe Benacin, chairman and managing director of Inter Parfums SA, says the collection will be "a complete color line with about 100 references for eyes, lips, and skin" and will be carried at Nordstrom. My question is, though, how will Burberry create makeup that's any better than what a company that specializes in the products does? I assume they'll be using colors that hearken back to the brand's heritage, like Burberry tan, but are you interested in having your eye shadow match your knockoff? With Emma Watson currently the line's face, it seems as though the brand is making a grab for younger buyers, which means less-expensive products like makeup. Hopefully they'll try to bring quality and design to the table as well.

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Do You Own Any Makeup Shades That Share Your Name?

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:00:40 -0700

Recently, while searching for a top online, I came across a pretty decent-looking clothing item that had my name as the descriptor. (You know, the Nicole polka-dotted sweater or the Kelsey ballet flat.) This got me to thinking. Bare Escentuals has Buxom Lips ($18) glosses, with each shade carrying with it a distinctively fun name, while Stila has lots of lipsticks with monikers inspired by its staff members. Have you ever purchased a makeup item that bears your name?

What Are Your Favorite Makeup "Dupes?"

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:04 -0700

The economy might (might) be on its way to recovery, but that doesn't mean I'll stop saving my pennies as much as possible. I'm always in the pursuit of looks for less, and over the weekend, I picked up Milani Blush Compact in Luminous ($3.50) - a pretty decent lookalike of the classic gold-toned peachy pink Nars blush in Orgasm ($25). While Milani's Luminous is not an exact replica of the famous afterglow shade, as it's not quite as pigmented, since it's about $20 less, I'm a happy lady.

Now I need your help. Whether it's a trendy new nail polish shade or an old-school lipstick favorite, share your favorite affordable alternative in the Beauty Dupes group.

Guerlain kiss kiss extreme lipstick - $30.00	Illamasqua Lipstick - $20.00
NARS Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil - $24.00	VS Makeup Matte Cream Lipstick - $12.00
Benefit Cosmetics CORALista - $28.00	LORAC Cheek Stamp Satiny Powder Blush, Hibiscus - $22.00
Muse Blush Rush - $24.00	DuWop - Cheek Venom Diamondback (Coral) - 10g - $24.00
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Blush - 2: Coral - $44.00	I'm Whipped Eyeshadow Mousse - $12.00
TRUE COLOR Mousse Eyeshadow - $8.00	Wet 'n' Wild Eye Expressions 4 Creme Eyeshadow Palette - $3.99
Vincent Longo Sex Lux Pax Trio Eyeshadow, Biscotti - $30.00	Laura Mercier Satinee Creme Eye Colour - $22.00
Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner - $7.99	Kohl Shaper For Eyes - $15.50
Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Eyeliner - $16.00	Maybelline Unstoppable Smudge-Proof Waterproof Eyeliner,Jade - $6.99

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit - $32.00	le Metier de Beaute Emerald Isle Kaleidoscope Eye Kit - $95.00
mark Little Block Box - $6.00	Mac hocus focus colorful face kit - $38.00
Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Earth Metal Lip & Eye Palette - $60.00	mark Flip For It in Urban Neutrals - $20.00
shu uemura Rebirth Collection Tri-Color Eye Pencil - $25.00	Urban Decay Smoke Out Kit - $34.00
Too Faced Smoky Eye Palette - $32.00	Urban Decay Cosmetics Brow Box - $29.00