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BellaSugar’s Top Picks For Eyebrow Kits

BellaSugar — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:21 -0700

Is it just me, or did eyebrows suddenly become the big beauty thing? It used to be that you'd use your favorite brown or taupe shadow to fill in thin or light hairs and add structure to your face. Now, kits are available in all sizes and prices. Some include tweezers, brushes, stay-proof waxes and multi-color shadows, while others have fewer bells and whistles but still get the job done. Below are my personal favorite eyebrow kits; what are yours?

Anastasia Brow Ex-press in Brunette ($38) is one of my favorites. Her tweezers are amazingly precise and I really like being able to blend all of these colors without having to spend a fortune.
Le Sourcil de Chanel ($46.60) has a thick, waxy texture that blends surprisingly well, and leave it Chanel to choose just the right combo of colors to suit just about any brow color.
Too Faced Brow Envy Brow Shaping & Defining Kit ($35) has an unbelievable price for all it includes. Inside of the pink polka-dot box comes two powder shades, molding wax, stencil, mini-tweezers, mirror, brown pencil with a blending tip and an angled brush.
Ramy Beauty Therapy Miracle Brow ($28) is near and dear to my heart because it's the first brow kit I ever used. The creamy gel texture blends like silk and leaves your brows not only darker but also well groomed - this is a winner!
DuWop Browwow in Darker ($34) is small, but it does the trick every time. Inside of the pink compact lies a colored powder, a shimmery highlighter and a tinted gloss to use when you're finished and a double sided brush for precise application and flawless blending.

Make-You-Laugh Makeup: Suggestive Names

BellaSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:00:16 -0800

Part of the fun of shopping for makeup is checking out some of the creative, sexy and funny names that companies come up with for new products. While something like Thrrrob is outwardly sexy, some names are more discreetly suggestive. These in particular made me laugh, so I thought you might enjoy them too.

The Balm Plum Your Pucker Lip Gloss in Squeeze My Lemons ($14) is a translucent and gentle lip plumper made from folic acid, menthol, vitamin C and just a slight touch of Maxi-Lip plumper to help increase blood flow to the mouth.

All of the glosses from The Balm are cutesy, but I happen to think the name of this one in particular is adorable. We totally get what it means and can laugh about it without it feeling gross whatsoever.

For two more suggestive makeup names, read more

Urban Decay Matte Eye Shadow in Yeyo ($16). When I saw this I gasped out loud. I am not sure what other meanings this word has, but from what I understand it's a pretty perverse and direct way to talk about cocaine. I imagine that I'm not that far off base considering the description for the color is matte white. That's just poor taste, guys - think of the kids.

Ramy Whipped Liqui-Air Color in Room 369 ($19) is a weightless and whipped liquid cheek color. Think of it more as a sheer cream blush than as a foundation. It glides on smooth and can be worn on your eyes as well. It dries instantly and will last long so unlike a cream blush, you can't smudge it off.

I love the subtlety of this name. Ramy, keep 'em coming - your clever names always give me a good chuckle.

New Product Alert: Ramy Beauty Therapy Sleep In Beauty

BellaSugar — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:00:20 -0800

Here's a new product with a clever name. Sleep In Beauty ($48) is a tinted moisturizer that acts kind of like a really light foundation. It contains all kinds of good ingredients like active peptides (to smooth away rough skin), matrixyl (to help relax skin and diminish fine lines), salicylic acid (to kill acne-causing bacteria) and other nutrients to keep your skin moisturized.

The gimmick of it all is that you can sleep in it and it won't run all over your pillow, since it penetrates deeply into your skin like a cream as opposed to a foundation. Also, it works to calm redness and create a healthy glow, so when you wake up, you look great!

This sounds more like a dream cream for sleeping beauties (I kill myself sometimes), but instead of nicknaming it the obvious, Ramy has appropriately dubbed his latest invention, "The Hook-Up Cream." Sleep In Beauty! is available in light, medium and dark. I'm not sure if I could get used to the idea of sleeping in my makeup. What about you?

New Product Alert: Ramy Beauty Therapy Lip Oils

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:00:57 -0700

Ramy Beauty Therapy just launched a lip treatment called Lip Oil ($18). These deep lip conditioners are made with almond oil, jojoba oil and collagen-enhanced marine spheres to create plump, juicy, nourished and hydrated lips.

I just love this concept. Instead of using an ordinary lip balm to coat the lips, these oils absorb quickly and penetrate deeply into the lowers layers of skin to smooth out dryness and cracks in the surface and prevent further chapping.

They are available in three different flavors; mint extract, orange oil and rose milk to make the experience even more delicious. My only question is, won't the oil run all over your mouth?

The directions say to apply with your fingertip or directly from the dropper and blend, so maybe it's not quite as runny as I think. Overall, this newbie sounds pretty exciting - I'm not sure how long I can resist a flavored, deeply nourishing lip plumper. If anyone tries it, please report back with a comment or a private message.

Make-You-Laugh Makeup: The Morning After

BellaSugar — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:00:01 -0700

As we all know, makeup can really be fun. I love it when designers create humorous or sarcastic names to go along with their products-why not, right? A couple of months ago, I posted about funny face makeup names and most recently, on my journey through stores and websites searching for blue makeup, I stumbled across some pretty clever names for cosmetics that have to do with regret. I thought I'd share some of them with you. And of course, if you have any funny names of your own, please comment below!

Remember Too Faced Drunk Dial Liquid Eyeliner from the other day? If you thought that was bad, how about Playboy Beauty Blush in Tie Me To The Bedpost ($17.50). Oh, the things we say in the wee hours of the night.

The color of this sheer shimmer blush looks the same on your skin as it does in the packaging. It is made from triple-milled powders which leaves skin looking velvety-soft. Now you won't be able to tell if the makeup or your dirty talk is making you blush!

For two more risque morning-after makeup names, read more

Benefit Silky Finish Lipstick in Skinny Dip ($16) is a soft and smooth formula that will make you feel sexy and wild....wild enough to go skinny dipping, that is!

The lipstick is pretty sheer and the color is buildable, so you can keep adding more to create a deeper color. And don't forget to look on the inside of the box-each lipstick contains a hidden "beauty fortune" inside!

Ramy Beauty Therapy Powder Blush in Bitch Slap! ($19). Contrary to its naughty name, this sheer blush gives your skin a very girly and innocent natural flush.

So even if you've acted out in a passionate rage, at least you can look like a cherub the morning after. This blush brightens, contours and can also double as an eyeshadow. Now that's fierce!

Break-Up Makeup, Part II: Put on a Happy Face

BellaSugar — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:43:08 -0700

Break-ups are bad news, but they can also be a good excuse to give yourself a makeover, pamper yourself, and come out of the whole ordeal looking fabulous. And lately, I've noticed a number of cosmetics companies making break-up themed makeup to help you along. Yesterday I told you about three nail collections to help you polish away your pain, and today I've found a couple more fun makeup products to help you put on a happy face.

Hard Candy Breakup Mix Tape ($15) is a makeup palette that looks like an old-school cassette. This cutesy little compact is sure to get a smile, with three blue-and-violet eye shadows and three neutral lip glosses. Everything goes together, which keeps things nice and copacetic.

To see a break-up inspired lipstick collection, read more

Ramy Beauty Therapy Lipstick ($17) comes in 17 shades with names like All His Fault, Buh-Bye, Whine, and Thrive. The rich creamy colors are formulated with avocado oil, vitamin E, and sunscreen to help take care of your lips.

What A Pair, Part I: Lip Liner and Lip Gloss Duos

BellaSugar — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:21:22 -0700

These darling compact lip gloss and lip liner all-in-one duos make a great pair for the gal on the go. They are small, practical and although they are a touch more expensive than most glosses alone, you really can't beat a two for one deal!

Valerie Beverly Hills Duo Lips , $22, is a medium shade pink lip gloss that comes with a detachable matching lip liner. I can't wait for her to come out with more colors, this product is genius! As for now, this darling duo is available in one shade only.

For one more lip liner and lip gloss duo, read more

Ramy Beauty Therapy 2LIPS, $24, is another dynamite lip duo! One end holds a glossy cream lipstick made from a totally non-sticky formula, and the other end houses an automatic lip pencil.

2LIPS is available in two shades as of now. Kiss and Tell is a neutral berry shimmer and Call Me! Red is a deep burgundy with a high shine finish.

Funny Face! Make You Laugh Makeup

BellaSugar — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:24:38 -0800

Although we take our makeup very seriously over here at FabSugar, these goofy named lip glosses and lipsticks are sure to make you Giggle! Check out these lovely products for your laughing lips.

Chanel Glossimer LipGloss in Giggle, $25 is a nude, mauvy-brown gloss with high shine. It's not too thick and goopy and it's also a sheer, without any glitter in it. Due to its water-resistant formula this gloss is long lasting and packed with vitamins to hydrate.

Ramy Beauty Therapy Lipstick in Laugh! Happy! and Smile!, $17, are three neutral and beautiful creamy colors. They are formulated with Avocado Oil, Vitamin E and sunscreen to help protect your lips and keep them moisturized. All of the colors can be worn alone or mixed together to create your own special shade.

To see one more, read more

Tigi Lipstick in Dumb Blonde, $15, is a super thick and shiny gloss with a delicious fresh peppermint taste. The hologram packaging is just so fun. You can wear it alone or on top of Tigi's new Girls Just Want It Lipstick.

Celebrity Beauty: Britney's Look on Letterman

BellaSugar — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 09:50:32 -0800

Didn't Britney Spears look fabulous during her surprise appearance on Letterman on Monday? You can thank Ramy Gafni, the makeup artist to the stars, who owns RamySpa in NYC and who founded Ramy Beauty Therapy. Ramy had the pleasure of making up the superstar, who looked radiant despite having just filed for divorce. According to Ramy, Brit was gorgeous and sweet, and only later did he realize why she seemed a little bit somber. When I spoke with him yesterday, he revealed the products behind Britney's new look, which you can create at home for yourself. All products are from Ramy Beauty and are available here.

To start, Ramy used his Miracle Brow To Go stick (the blonde side) to fill in her brows. Since she had just come from the Rita Hazan Salon where she was taken from a light brunette to blond again, her look was very fair-skinned.
Next he used Skin Stick #2 as a concealer under her eyes to cover and brighten, then followed that up with Ramy pure radiance pressed powder.
For a fresh and even look, he applied his Elixir Liqui-Powder Foundation in Porcelain Doll. This product is amazing because it totally disappears into the skin and eventually turns into a translucent powder!

For the rest of Brit's beauty regimen, read more

Next, he lined her eyes with The Perfect Eye Wand eyeliner and eyeshadow.
For her lashes, he chose his award-winning One Stop Shopping Mascara which happened to be a great choice since it's waterproof.
Then he used his famous Alive Blush to create all-over color on her eyes, cheeks and hairline.
For an extra bright and awake look, he added a little bit of his Hint Of A Tint In A Pot to the apples of her cheeks.
On her lips, he used a new product called 2Lips in Call Me Red. This is a really cool and compact lip solution that combines a cream lipstick on one end and a lip pencil in the other.
For the finishing touch, he added a little bit of his lightest, vanilla-colored highlighter to the upper part of her cheekbones from his Classic Beauty Cream Quad.

You may know Ramy from his endless press attention or even from a post I did a little while back about wow brow kits. Ramy is so well known for creating perfectly arched and manicured eyebrows that he has earned the title on the street as "The King Of Brows." His stuff is definitely worth checking out.

Wow Brow Kits

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:18:10 -0700

When it comes to grooming, I think eyebrow maintenance should be one of your top concerns. After all, your eye brows are what shape your face, and how they look can really affect your overall appearance. Here are a few fabulous kits to help shade, fill in, and enhance the most important (and hopefully the only) hairs on your face. Remember to opt for a shade that is just slightly darker than your normal eyebrow shade.

Make-up artist to the stars Mally Roncal has created her own cosmetics line, called Mally, which includes the Brow Beauty 3-Step Brow Kit to enhance and emphasize your eyes. Part one is a brow pencil that shades and fills in thin brows, while the other end of the pencil (part two) adds deeper color. The last element is a brow gel that highlights and brightens the eye area. The kit is available in three shades: blond, brunette, and sable. Buy it here for $35.

To see the rest, read more

Benefit Cosmetics Brow Zing is one of my favorite kits, because it's super small and lasts forever. There are two parts to it, starting with a brow wax that is used for shaping and extending your brows. The second part is called complementing powder, which is essentially to your brows what hair spray is to your locks. It helps keep them in place so there are no strays. Buy it here for $28. Available in light, medium, and dark.

Ramy Gafny has been called "The King Of Brows." So why not buy this Ramy Beauty Therapy Miracle Brow from the king himself? This product is amazing. It's an eye gel that has been mixed and melted together with eyeshadow to create two magnificent, neutral shades. They fill in brows and hold them in place all in one easy step. The compact also includes a firm applicator brush perfect for shaping. Buy it here for $28. Or, buy Ramy's Miracle Brow To Go, a pencil version herefor $22.