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Do You Get Dressed Before or After You Put on Makeup?

FabSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:23:22 -0700

I'm all about getting dressed after, I wonder what Bella does . . . Source

Do You Get Dressed Before or After You Put on Makeup?

Before — I like to see me in my outfit before working on my face.

After . . . I can't risk getting makeup residue on my ensemble!

Sometimes before, sometimes after. It depends on my mood.

I don't wear makeup.

Other — do tell!

Beauty Byte: Jessica Alba as Revlon Model

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:10:22 -0700

Jessica Alba has been looking a bit casual lately, even at award shows. But come Summer, we're going to see a more dolled up Jessica because it has been reported that the actress is going to be the next face of Revlon, alongside her "Fantastic Four" costar Beau Garrett.

Not only will we be seeing Jessica's beautiful face in ads, she will also be starring in a commercial for the 3D Extreme Mascara that comes out in July. Beau will represent the brand for various products which will be released in 2008.

Jessica and Beau aren't the first actresses to represent Revlon. Halle Berry, Eva Mendes and Sheryl Crow have all graced the beauty company's campaigns.

Congrats gals! You're going to make a fantastic two.

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Beauty Byte: Pucci and Guerlain Create Cosmetics

bellasugar — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:41:32 -0800

This May, Emilio Pucci is branching out to create a a five unit, limited edition color cosmetics collection created by their sister company Guerlain (who is also owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy). The collection will be available until August in the hopes of increasing both brands' visibility and traditional customer base.

Both companies are ecstatic about the partnership. Laudomia Pucci, image director and daughter of the company founder, Emilio Pucci said:

"In every woman's mind, I think, Guerlain represents a dream brand. It's funny we never did cosmetics before, but I guess we've had other things to do."

The packaging of the makeup was inspired by the famous Pucci print and will appear inside the outer box and on some fabric cases containing the makeup.

To read about the details of Pucci's new cosmetics line,

Three L-Names to Watch

FabSugar — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:42:21 -0800

Lately, I've been increasingly drawn to three up-and-coming makeup brands, all of which happen to start with the letter "L." Lorac, Laura Geller, and Lola Cosmetics are definitely brands worth keeping an eye on, because all three make amazing, professional-quality products with fabulous concepts and killer price points. Here are three great products from each of these quietly clever brands.

Lorac Multiple Rush is a makeup stick used to brighten your lips and cheeks. It's satiny-smooth going on, and the cream-to-powder formula gives your skin a glowing and dewy look that you can blend with your fingers. Buy it in either Crush Rush (mauve) or Love Rush (light, luminizing pink) here for $20.

Laura Geller Matte Maker is a dream come true for the gals with oily skin. This genius product is a virtually invisible blotting powder formulated to absorb any oil that appears on your skin. This is definitely a pocketbook keeper for an evening out on the town or a big meeting. Buy it here for $20.

To see the last product,

Laura Mercier's Bookish Beauty

FabSugar — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:43:22 -0800

I can't resist make-up palettes, and I also love to read. That's why I was delighted to stumble upon this beauty treat for the bookworm in all of us. For her holiday collection, Laura Mercier has released a number of book-themed beauty palettes packed with an enticing array of shades.

First, there is the Laura Mercier Beauty Library Set, available for $120 here. This three-volume collection includes Eye, Cheek, and Lip Books covered in sweet velvet fabric and packaged in a display-worth slipcover. You can also buy each book separately. The Eye Book, available for $45 here, and The Lip Book, which costs $40 here, each contain eight shades, including a number of exclusive colors. The Cheek Book, available for $35 here, includes four blushes and bronzers. To see another exclusive Laura Mercier book,

Fabulous Mod Make-Up from Smashbox

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:11:29 -0700

I've told you that mod is one of Fall's biggest fashion trends. Now, here's some fabulous mod makeup to go with all of your favorite shift dresses and patent-leather boots. The Smashbox Mod Holiday Collection brings together some of the brand's best products in adorable mod-inspired black-and-white cases. Here is a look at the line.

Totally Fab Lipgloss Collection, $35, available here. This set includes four earthy yet funky lip gloss shades with chic houndstooth-patterned caps. Plus, who can resist the totally fab name?

Swingin' Scene Ultimate Beauty Collection, $59, available here. Wrapped in a cute black-and-white button bag, this set features seven great Smashbox products, including its famous Photo Finish Foundation Primer, two shades of lip gloss, and a shimmery eye shadow trio.

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Sensational Cosmetics For Asian Women

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:15:27 -0700

As a San Francisco-based makeup artist, Taylor Pham constantly found herself cutting and re-shaping makeup brushes for herself and her Asian-American clientele. She feels strongly that for the distinctive almond shape of Asian eyes, wide, flat brushes just don't work. Her goal was to create a tail at the end of the eye, and most brushes really don't allow for that.

Hence her line, Thi Cosmetics, was born. It's full of beautiful creamy and shimmery colors meant to compliment women with yellowy skin tones. Her tools are also pretty amazing, including a line of customized, tight-bristled brushes and curvier, shapelier applicators.

To read about her best-selling product,

Three Fabulously Exclusive Palettes

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 09:35:17 -0700

Palettes, palettes everywhere! They are almost as addictive as lip gloss! These three new palettes, exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue, are fun, colorful, and so well packaged they're hard to resist. Buy them now while supplies last.

Yves Saint Laurent Want It Palette is an amazing face, lips, and eye palette in a chick black case. It includes a pressed powder, blush, three eye shadows, and three lipsticks. Buy it here for $65.

The Bobbi Brown Exclusive Shimmer Brick Lip & Eye Palette is new for the fall season. Bobbi has chosen her best-selling Bronze Shimmer Brick and matched it with exclusive lip shades that can be found only in this double level compact. Buy it here for $55.

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A Cool Birthday Gift From Cargo

FabSugar — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 06:35:25 -0700

Cargo Cosmetics is turning 10, and to celebrate, they've come up with a very cool birthday gift—for us. The 10th Anniversary Signature Collection, which has a $108 value but costs just $45, brings together some of Cargo's most popular products in a cute tin box. It includes Cargo Bronzer in Medium; a second, blendable bronzer called BeachBlush in Coral Beach; the Soho Lip Gloss Duo; Reverse Lip Liner, which makes gloss stay put; and a mattifying foundation called Liquid Powder 01. These colors look great on most anyone, so it really is a good gift. The set is a limited edition, naturally, and you can buy it here.

Mineral Powder Makeups

FabSugar — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 14:56:52 -0700

If you find liquid foundations to be too heavy, you might want to try one of the new mineral powder foundations that are all the rage right now. These mineral-based, talc-free makeups provide the finished look and coverage of foundation, but they are very lightweight and won't dry out your skin. In fact, you'll be amazed how polished you can look by just applying powder. Plus, many of these products contain sunscreen, too.

However, the brush you use to apply the foundation is very important: Each manufacturer makes its own special brush, but it's not just a ploy to get you to buy one; invest in the corresponding brush if you want to try this makeup. Here's a look at some of my favorite mineral foundations.

Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Foundation SPF 15, $25, available here.

Jane Iredale PurePressed Base SPF 18, $48, available here

To see a drugstore version,