Before You Get Your Bronze On, Make Sure You Scrub Up


Updated 06/20/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why You Should Exfoliate Before Applying Bronzer

We've all seen someone who overdoes the bronzer and ends up looking more Pigpen than Penelope Cruz. Bronzers tend to grab onto dry, dead skin and give off the appearance of a dirty face — especially when applied with a heavy hand. We caught up with makeup artist and bronzing aficionado Shalini Vadhera, whose biggest prebronzing recommendation was exfoliation. "It's really important to Read more

Enhance Your Body in All the Right Places With These 3 Bronzing Tips


Updated 05/03/12 10:23 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Use Bronzer to Contour the Body

Bronzing lotions and self-tanners are fantastic for getting a sun-kissed glow without spending hours in the sun's scorching rays. But you can also use these products to create the illusion of chiseled skin (no workout required). There are ways to contour the face with makeup, and similar techniques can be done all over your body, as well. 1. Décolletage depth: As strapless dresses and halter Read more

5 Ways to Fake Sandal-Ready Feet


Updated 05/10/12 3:50 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

How to Fake Pretty Feet

The weather is heating up, so open-toed shoes are coming out. One day, probably very soon, many of us will be faced with a dilemma: wear cute sandals and risk exposing busted-looking toes, or hide our feet in oppressively hot sneakers. This doesn't have to be a conundrum, though. There are plenty of ways to fake pretty, pedicured feet when you don't have time for a pedicure. To find out five Read more

Christine Taylor on Organic Beauty, Her Must Haves, and Nighttime Hair Routine


Updated 05/10/12 2:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christine Taylor's Skin Care and Beauty Tips

Actress Christine Taylor has signed on to be the spokeswoman for organic skin care line Nourish, and as a vegan and mother, her partnership with the brand seems like kismet. "A lot of times products will say 100 percent natural, but this one actually works," Christine explains. "Every person in my family has different favorites, and it's in every bathroom." Not only does she love the idea of Read more

Your Go-To Guide For Wearing a Nude Lip Look


Updated 05/11/12 8:56 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

How to Wear a Nude Lipstick

Struggling to find a nude lipstick shade that matches your skin tone? The trick to wearing a neutral hue is to actually think subtle touches of color in lieu of taking the term "nude" literally. From beige to mocha to sheer washes of pink, a nude-toned lip can be quite flattering, especially when coupled with a smoky eye. Take Rihanna, for instance, who opted for a pretty coffee-colored lipstick Read more

The 4 Dos (And 4 Don'ts) of Wearing Face-Brightening Luminizer


Updated 04/26/12 12:36 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

How to Apply Luminizer

Luminizer is the perfect tool to spruce up your makeup look and give your skin a healthy, natural-looking glow in seconds. The question is: Should you use a liquid luminizer or the powder stuff to get the best results? It turns out, both come with varying benefits. According to celebrity makeup artist Desirae Cherman (who has worked with stars like Mindy Kaling and Jamie-Lynn Sigler), powder Read more

Scarlett Johansson Loves NY (Her New Tattoo Confirms It)


Updated 04/25/12 11:10 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For April 25, 2012

Scarlett Johansson loves New York (according to her new tattoo) — HuffPost Style A six-step braided updo ideal for brides and beyond — Stylelist Coco Rocha endures yet another Photoshop debacle — Styleite The Princess of Monaco is sporting a brand-new pixie — The Cut Get a just-pinched glow with these blush and bronzer combinations — The Fashion Spot People names Beyoncé the world's Read more

See the Best Bohemian Styles From Coachella


Updated 04/24/12 10:10 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For April 24, 2012

See the bohemian looks from the Coachella festival scene — The Cut How to get Victoria Beckham's baggy braid — FabSugar UK These DIY nail ideas are the perfect project for a rainy April day — Stylelist Instagram bans "thinspiration" posts — Styleite Learn how to fake chiseled cheeks with this bronzer and blush tutorial — Refinery 29 Makeup that will last you all day (and night) — Read more

Spring-Clean Your Makeup Bag


Updated 04/20/12 11:42 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 34 comments

When to Throw Makeup Away: Guidelines For Cosmetic Life Span

It's almost May, so it's time for a little Spring cleaning . . . of your makeup bag, that is. Since expired cosmetics can cause skin irritation and eye infections, it's important to replace them before they go south. Unlike food, though, cosmetics aren't required to have an expiration date on their packaging. Instead, you'll have to keep track of when you opened them. Most products have a jar Read more