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Rimmel Signs Georgia May Jagger and Coco Rocha

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700

Congratulations to Georgia May Jagger and Coco Rocha who have just been confirmed as the new faces of Coty Inc owned British makeup brand Rimmel. Georgia,17, is the beautiful offspring of Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger. If you don't recognize her from her Hudson Jeans campaign or from this month's Vogue cover, get ready to see her face getting splashed around fashion mags a whole lot more. This full-lipped blonde's career is about to blow up!

Coco, practically a veteran in the biz has modeled for Chanel, Calvin Klein, The Gap, Balenciaga, H & M, Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claiborne NY and many more. The ladies will follow in the footsteps of other Rimmel models like Kate Moss, Lily Cole and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and you can expect to see the new ads in early 2010.

Additionally, Rimmel will be adding three more spokesmodels from different ethnic backgrounds (along with keeping Kate Moss in the loop) to increase the brand's worldwide appeal. Stephen Mormoris, Coty Beauty senior vice president of global marketing said,

"Georgia May Jagger and Coco Rocha were obvious choices to represent the Rimmel brand. Their modern beauty and aspirational styles are complementary to the strong personalities of our existing ambassadors and will help Rimmel to continue to broaden its image and extraordinary growth worldwide."

Reader Review of the Day: Rimmel Eye Magnifier Eye-Opening Mascara

BellaSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Have you ever strayed from your usual product because a sale on a similar item caught your attention? That's exactly what happened to Autumns_Elegy, who recently tried out Rimmel Eye Magnifier Eye Opening Mascara ($4) with just OK results. Here's the scoop:

I got this mascara instead of Maybelline Define-A-Lash, as it was a couple of bucks cheaper and I was a bit short of cash at the time. I can't say I'm overly impressed. I don't get the nice long and lifted lashes that the product promised. Half the problem is the dinky little brush. I used an old Maybelline brush to apply the mascara and it came out loads better. It's still not the same lovely effect as Define-A-Lash, but not overly disappointing. This mascara works in a pinch, but I think I'll fork out the extra couple of bucks next time for something a little better.

If you've recently tried a product mainly because it was on sale, let us know what you thought. Was your venture a pleasant surprise, or were you disappointed with the results? Tell us all about it on our Product Reviews section.

How To: Get January Jones's Cocktail Chic Makeup Look

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Last night at the TCA AMC cocktail reception in California, actress January Jones arrived in a cutesy black-bow frock with her hair styled in a chic coif and perfectly flawless makeup. January always looks amazing, but I like how her makeup isn't too overdone here. With some filler on her brows, a dewy base, a touch of black liner, mascara and finally a tomato red lipstick, this siren makes getting red carpet ready look as easy as pie!

Begin with a clean, well hydrated face and then apply a primer followed by a tinted moisturiser. Dab concealer under the eyes and around the nose and mouth. Blend with your ring finger and dust a loose mineral powder all over to set the look. Then, buff it out with a fluffy, dry brush so it doesn't appear to heavy.

Below are a few product suggestions you can use to help you re-create this look at home.

And for application tips for your eyes, cheeks and lips, just read more.

EYES: Since eyes and lips are the centrepiece for this look, you'll want to keep the shadow simple so that you can focus on the liner and your lashes. Dust a cream powder shadow all over the lid and then use a taupey brown in the crease for definition. Use a similar brown or dark blonde colour to fill in your browns and then use a brush to ensure they are blended. Next, curl your lashes and apply one coat of black mascara. Then, using a liquid or felt-tip liner, begin to line your upper lashes at the base extending and thickening the line past the outer corners of your eyes. Follow with a touch of liner on your lower lashes, but be careful to keep it light. Next, apply false lash pieces to the outer corners of your eyes and finish with another coat of mascara.
CHEEKS: Blend a liquid luminizer to the tops of your cheekbones, on the bridge of your nose and to the center of your forehead. Then, apply a touch of baby pink blusher to the apples of your cheeks and add a hint of bronzer to your temples, chin and nose if you feel you're looking too pale or too pink.
LIPS: Lastly, line lips with red lipliner and fill them in. Blot with a tissue so that the colour isn't too deep and then using a lip brush, apply your sexy red lipstick all over. You can use a clear gloss on top if you wish, or leave the look creamy or matte. Go get 'em tiger!

Reader Review of the Day: Rimmel London Glam Eyes Mascara

BellaSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:00:46 -0700

Rimmel's London Glam Eyes Mascara ($7) has a flexible brush for creating volume, along with pink bristles for that certain "sexy boudoir glamour." Oh, my. Reader LeahLiddell thinks it's pretty special, and here's why:

I really like this product. It's one of the better mascaras I've tried. It's just a great everyday staple. It adds some length and volume to lashes without being overdramatic. And it never clumps.

Have anything you'd like to add regarding mascaras? Of course you do. Our Product Reviews section is the perfect place to go, as we have more than 1,100 mascaras from which to choose. You never know. Perhaps you'll see your next review featured right here on this daily post.

11 Top-Rated Shadows For $20 or Less

BellaSugar — Wed, 27 May 2009 10:00:22 -0700

Summer is a great time for a little shadow play. It's a great time of the year to do some experimenting with bolder color choices and shimmery finishes. I've got you covered on a simple tip for applying shadow, and I've provided the basics of choosing the right shades. So now that you're off to a good start, go forth and check out eleven of the most popularly reviewed shadows for $20 or less on the Product Reviews website. Good times. Source

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Classic Pale Pink Polishes For Your Big Day

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Choosing a nail polish for your wedding day is about the biggest nail decision you'll ever have to make. These nudey-sheer shades that I've chosen are some of my all-time favourite classical colours. Pick a buff shade if you have pale skin, a pinkier shade if you have medium skin, or a peach shade if you have darker skin. Whichever you choose you can't go wrong whether you wear them alone or as part of a french manicure. Take a peek at my slideshow of pretty pink polishes and tell me which you'd most like to wear to your wedding.

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Eight Bronzers to Brighten Your Day

BellaSugar — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:01:26 -0700

Calling all sun goddesses. You know that I'll never advocate baking yourself in the sun, and that's why I'm such a proponent of SPF. 'Tis the season to get your glow on, so let's practice some safe sunning by means of bronzers. I've scoured the Product Reviews section to find the most popularly reviewed bronzing items. Whether your budget is tight or has a little more wiggle room, here are eight top-rated options. Source

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Reader Review of the Day: Rimmel Lasting Finish Mineral Enriched Foundation

BellaSugar — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:00:35 -0700

Here's an affordable foundation that's building a collection of high ratings straight off our Product Reviews website. Rimmel's oil-free Lasting Finish Mineral Enriched Foundation claims to be long wearing. Is it? Reader Ladytron7000 is about to tell us. Here's what she said:

[It's the] best foundation ever. I mix it with equal parts moisturizer, and I have perfect skin. If I'm really blotchy, I use it pure. It's invisible and provides good coverage, no flakes, [and] never causes breakouts. People at makeup counters ask me what I use. The only problem is that some stores don't carry all the shades.

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Beauty Byte: Lily Cole for Rimmel

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:30:28 -0700

Lily Cole joined the Rimmel family this year alongside Kate Moss and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The flame haired model is now appearing in their ad campaign for Lycra pro nail polish.

The new nail colours are different to the standard polish because they feature a maxi brush that ensures the whole nail is covered with one sweep! Even better, the glossy shades are designed to last for ten days.

Lily poses here in the classic, glamorous shade Ruby Me. The nail polishes are available now for just £4.99 ensuring you can get a flawless bargain manicure that lasts.

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How To: Gemma Merna's NTA Glamour

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0700

At the National Television Awards last night, Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna sparkled on the red carpet. She combined her bright blonde bob with smouldering dark eye makeup and luminous skin. A light tan plus smudgy charcoal eyes gave her look Old Hollywood appeal.

I love Gemma's super flattering lip colour too and glowing cheeks. This is a simply stunning evening look that will suit most skin tones. For how to re-create Gemma's brand of glamour at home, just read more.

Face: For a glowing complexion like Gemma, look for a base that complements your natural colouring, rather than covering it up. I like Revlon Custom Creations Foundation (£13.99).
Cheeks: Cream blush is best for a dewy look but for evening go for a powder blush with a touch of shimmer. Apply Bourjois Little Round Pot Blusher (£6.25) in Rose d'Or to the apples of your cheeks for a fresh effect.
Eyes: Use a good quality kohl pencil, such as Clinique Black Kohl Shaper (£12). Line the upper and lower lashes, taking the pencil right into the corners of the eyes for a dramatic look. Next, use Chanel Professional Eyeliner Duo, (£25), in Noir-Lamé, over the top of the pencil. Start by blending the black shade near the lashes and then take the colour up to the crease. Add the sparkly shade on top for extra show-stopping appeal.
Lips: To ensure your lipstick lasts the night first line lips in a nude liner. Try The Body Shop Lip Liner. (£7.50) to give you a precise template on which to apply the lipstick. Next, opt for a colour that is somewhere between red-brown and raspberry for a flattering look. I like Rimmel Full Volume Lipstick (£5.49) in Full On.

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Bareminerals Essentials brow kit pale ash blonde - £25.00	Perfect Wear Liquid Eye Liner Pen - £6.00
Rimmel Hide The Blemish Concealer Ivory - £4.29	Manhunt Lipstick, Nars - £17.00
Translucent Loose Setting Powder, Laura Mercier - £28.00	Benefit 13ml High Beam blusher - £16.50
Individual Eylashes - £4.00	Clinique Blushing Blush Powder Blush 6g - £17.62
Brow & Lash Brush & Comb - £7.30	Max Factor Masterpiece Max Mascara Rich Black - £6.78
Urban Decay Powder brush - £24.00