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Revealed! Kate Moss's Favorite Makeup

bellasugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:00:58 -0700

Kate Moss has one of those faces I never tire of seeing. Whether she's posing moodily or doing the sexy-schlubby thing, she always looks intriguing.

So while I may not have Kate's features (nor, thank goodness, the drama of her personal life), I don't mind stealing some of her makeup secrets. Kate, a spokesperson for Rimmel London, wears the brand's Soft Kohl Kajal eye pencil, lip gloss in East End Snob and Lasting Finish Foundation.

For some tips on recreating Kate's makeup at home,

Beauty Byte: Rimmel Is Reamed for Its Kate Moss Ad

bellasugar — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:03:46 -0700

Ruh roh! First it was L'Oreal that got a lashing, now it's Rimmel. The British beauty company is in hot water because of its ads for Magnif'eyes. The Advertising Standards Authority criticized Rimmel for failing to prove evidence that Kate Moss was not wearing false eyelashes in the ad, saying that the visuals were misleading.

I'm curious to know what you think about this trend of calling beauty companies out on their advertising. On the one hand, I think, "Certainly people understand that ads are retouched and faked." But on the other hand, I look at videos like this and wonder if it would be better if advertising were honest about what products can and can't do. What do you think? Should beauty companies be forced to be truthful in advertisements?

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Bellissima! Rimmel Light Beam Lip Gloss

bellasugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:05:37 -0700

If I'm heading out for a night on the town, I want an evening bag that won't cramp my style — the tinier the better. That means I'm constantly trying minimize the amount of stuff I'm carrying, but it's hard. I have to bring keys, a phone, and lip gloss, and if I'm putting on lip gloss, I kind of need a mirror, too.

Thank goodness for this enlightening Light Beam Lip Gloss by Rimmel ($10.99). The cute, cube-like container is equipped with a high-intensity LED light and a mirror, so you can reapply without hassle, even in a dark club. When I first came across this product, I thought it was sort of silly, but then, I considered how compact and helpful it would be, and suddenly, it seemed like one of the best ideas ever. Light Beam comes in six shades: Limelight (coral red), In the Mix (rosy pink), Strobe Light (pearl), Spotlight (magenta), Disco Ball (champagne), and After Hours (deep wine red).

Trend Alert: Lime Green Eyeliner

bellasugar — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:00:40 -0700

This season, brightly colored eyeliner is all the rage. It's a great time to play with flirty colors and stray from everyday blacks and browns. I particularly like the lime-green eyeliner trend, because it's a slightly wild but still mild look. It even works for daytime — perhaps with a summer barbecue ensemble?

I've played around with the shade, and I think these eyeliners look best with black mascara and a champagne shadow. If you've tried lime-green eyeliner, let me me know what worked for you.

Petal Essence Triple Accent by Aveda in Olive/Quince ($1 is a dual-ended chunky pencil that can be used on the eyes, lips, or cheeks. (There are icons on each end, indicating where you can use it.) Though this earth-friendly pencil, made from eco-certified wood, is sold out online, you can find it at Aveda salons.

For one more lime-green eyeliner,

My Makeup Routine: CocoChic

bellasugar — Mon, 21 May 2007 05:58:17 -0700

Over in the Beauty Product Junkies group on TeamSugar, the members have been posting step-by-step breakdowns of their daily makeup routines, complete with before and after photos. What brave souls!

I absolutely love this idea, so I've asked several users if I can post their routines here. I also invite you to join the group and post your own routines. Who knows? You might just end up featured on BellaSugar too!

Today's makeup routine comes from CocoChic, who shared her tips for a simple but polished daytime look. (Her nighttime look, she admits, would be much more complicated.) To see her step-by-step routine,

Whip It Good: Marvelous Mousse Foundations

bellasugar — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:20:33 -0700

Mousse foundations are the latest in makeup technology. These whipped bases feel virtually weightless and provide matte light to moderate coverage on your skin. They blend easily and have a fresh and natural look to them. I can't wait to hear what you think.

Rimmel Cool Matte Mousse Foundation 16Hr, $7.99, is a mattifying/anti-shine foundation for all skin types. It has a cooling effect on your skin when applied making your face feel instantly revitalized.

This mousse foundation provides light coverage and should last for up to 16 hours. It contains aquacool, which helps fight off heat and humidity to prevent shine. Available in seven shades

To see more marvelous mousse foundations,