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On Our Radar: Lancome, Rag&Bone Do Eco-Friendly Tees

FabSugar — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:00:22 -0700

And you thought the green movement was only a fad in fashion...

Lancome and up-and-coming design duo Rag & Bone have partnered to create limited-edition set of 100 percent organic cotton Carbon Free tees. There are only 150 of them, and they retail for $50 exclusively at Lancome-USA.com. All proceeds go towards the environmental organization Carbonfund.org, which champions efforts against climate change. Love it!

Fab Gift Guide: Wedding Gifts for The Groomsmen

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:03:33 -0700

This one's for the guys! Thinking of a present to get you most likely stresses your man out to the max, so lend him a helping hand by providing him with some groovy groomsmen gifts within his budget. The challenge is to find something slightly sentimental without it being lame. Think masculine, innovative and pragmatic. Here are a few ideas I think your groom will really dig. To see the rest of our wedding related gift guides click here.

Under $50

Lancome Hypnôse Homme Cologne for Men, ($44 for a 1.7 oz bottle), is an amber-based lavender cologne that smells sexy, fresh and mysterious! It is made from almond, mint, amber, cardamom, lavender, citrus fruits, bergamot musk and patchouli.

I know what you are thinking: maybe it's a little femme. But I'll put it this way, Clive Owen is the new face of Lancome Men, so how girly could giving another guy cologne really be? That guy is all man! It will be available in May wherever Lancome is sold.

For two more groomsmen gift ideas, read more

$50 - $100

Getting a guy a couple of Tiffany Windham Beer Mugs, ($35 each), is a fantastic gift. It's saying you understand old habits die hard but if you are going to drink tons of beer, now you can do it with a touch of class!

These gorgeous and substantial full lead crystal mugs hold 16 ounces of liquid in them. Since a standard bottle is 12 oz...there's room for the foam!

Over $100

This Engraved Razor from The Art of Shaving, $200, is both an elegant and practical gift. Hey, and if the gals are getting engraved blush brushes then this would make a perfect counterpart.

The hardware on the razor is made from pure nickle and is designed for optimal comfort and balance. They take five bladed razor tops from either Fusion or Gillette's MACH3.

Lancome's 2007 Summer Survival Kit

BellaSugar — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:50:22 -0700

This is the season to glow! The latest and greatest product set from Lancome is their Summer Survival Essentials Gift Set, $59, which is set to be released at the beginning of June. This amazing, bronze-centric four piece set comes packaged in an exclusive square gold box with interior leopard print detail.

Inside is a limited edition gold bronze brush, a Définicils Waterproof Black Mascara, a soft pinky brown Juicy Tubes Gloss in Simmer and a Bronzing Powder in Bronze Lumière.

Lancome has created this fab kit for the ladies who want easy and instant results. I've owned this simmer gloss for years and it's amazing alone or over a pink lipstick. I can't wait to try everything else. I especially love the wavy detail on the bronzer - it reminds me of freshly raked sand!

Lancome's Destiny Cube

BellaSugar — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:15:55 -0700

New from Lancome is their ultra cool Destiny Cube, ($50). This little aubergine compact consists of a highlighter for your cheeks or eyes and a deep grayish shadow.

Unfortunately it's not going to give you any clues into your destiny, however, it will ensure that you look great in the future!

The packaging design is really unique too. It's an edgy, octagon shaped case with a round mirror inside. It is decorated with fun, mysterious words and symbols such as a question mark, a moon and a star. It actually reminds me of funky looking dice from old school board games.

Since Fashionista caught a glimpse of it at Fashion Week, I'd thought I'd give you a sneak peek too. But we are actually going to have to wait until August to purchase it online. Something to look forward to indeed!

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Beauty Marked! An Anti-Aging Eye Cream

BellaSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:20:44 -0800

Ever since I realized my tried and true Shiseido Skincare Eye Revitalizer, $37, lost its effect on my aging eyes, I've been on the hunt for something heavier! Thank you to all of you who responded to my Beauty Mark It! post and shared all of your super powered age defying eye creams! To see all of the anti-aging eye creams that you have chosen for me click here.

Beauty Mark #1 found by Musewings, is an Essential Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 15 With Antioxidants for Normal to Dry Skin made by Paula's Choice, $12.95. It is a fragrance free lotion that helps to hydrate dry skin as well as protect it from the sun. It's not just an eye cream, it's so moisturizing that if you apply it liberally to your orbital bone, it should do the trick!

For more anti-aging eye creams, read more

Beauty Mark #2 found by zeldaf, is the Lancome HIGH RESOLUTION with COLLASER - Deep Collagen Anti-Wrinkle Serum, $62 for one ounce and $92 for 1.7 ounces. In just 48 hours it is said to help renew the deteriorating collagen in the sensitive area around your eyes.

It was inspired by professional laser therapy, which also helps to promote collagen production and thus reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Beauty Mark #3 found by sigmaration, is the latest anti-wrinkle cream from Bliss called Wrinkle Twinkle, $42. This fast-acting line eraser is a topical "muscle relaxer" for your wrinkles! It fills in the fine wrinkles around your eyes and then relaxes and regenerates the muscles. Over a few month period, it should also help reduce the look of dark under eye circles. Wowsers!

Emblazoned Sunshiney Bronzers

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 06:24:55 -0800

Does winter have you feeling pale and bleak? Check out these festive emblazoned sunshiney bronzers to lift you up and create a tan looking face. Here's a look at four fun compacts with sun emblazoned logos built right into them. Apply them to your cheeks, forehead, and shoulders all year long. I have a feeling it's going to be a bright, bright, sunshiney day...

This Mosaics Collection Blush by Lancome, $35, is perfect for defining, highlighting and creating contour. Lancome is always thinking of great new packaging ideas. This one is tops! Now available in: breezy rose, bronze chic, celestial plum, cheeky brown, and eternal fire.

Stila Sun 'N Highlighter, $24, is a great way to warm up your face. All you have to do is make a single swirl with your brush all around the compact and apply. You will instantly look tan and radiant with this two-in-one bronzer and highlighter.

For two more emblazoned sunshiney bronzers, read more

What a pretty Embossed Bronzer by Laura Mercier, $32. This is a silky smooth formula that has just a little bit of glow to it; the results are a very natural look. Just add a pop of color to the apples of your cheeks and you'll look as though you are fresh off of the beach.

This All Over Skin Bronzing Powder by Sephora, $12, makes self tanning easy as pie, for a fraction of the cost of designer prices. Available in bronze (light skin) and cool (darker skin).

Crystal Clear Lip Glosses

FabSugar — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:46:17 -0800

Wipe the slate clean on your lips in 2007 with these crystal clear lip glosses! These back-to-basics glosses will instantly increase the wattage of your bright smile. They add high shine and are low maintenance.

A little mascara, some brightening blush and one of these glosses will give you a glowing and fresh faced look. A clean look is a fabulous way to start off the year! Here are my top five picks for mess less, crystal clear lip glosses. Please let me know which is your favorite! Finding the right basic clear gloss is like trying on a glass slipper.

MAC Clear LipGlass, $13, is an industry fave. This oldie but goodie was the original high shine sticky lacquer whose fabulous formula and price point hasn't changed a bit over the years. It helps to soften and condition your lips and one small tube will last forever since all you need is a tiny drop for full coverage.

Bobbi Brown Crystal Lip Gloss, $16, may be MAC LipGlass's rival since it's also been around the block and has a similar super shiny effect. This easy to use gloss creates instant shine and lip enhancement. It also has a sweet and fresh smell to it.

Elizabeth Arden Crystal Clear Lip Gloss in Clear, $14. This high-impact gloss is lightweight, goes on smoothly and helps add just a little punch to bare lips. Its great spearmint flavor is fun and fresh.

For more clear lip glosses, read more

Lancome Lip Color Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss in Sugar Cane, $17.50, is an ultra shiny beautiful gloss that adds a sweet glow to your face. It has a comfortable texture - never sticky or gooey and it has a ton of built in lip conditioners to ensure it won't dry out your lips.

Urban Decay XXX Shine Cooling Lip Gloss in Ozone, $15. This yummy peppermint flavored gloss will make your lips tingle from its cool and fresh sensation; it will also freshen your breath.

Reese's Lipstick In Walk The Line

BellaSugar — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:32:55 -0800

By now I am sure you've all seen this musical hit from last year. In this film, our American Beauty traded in her famous golden tresses for rich dark locks and transformed herself to resemble the American singer June Carter Cash.

Her hair and makeup were gorgeous and when the movie was released I got many requests to help y'all find the perfect pink lipstick shades she wore in the movie. Below are two different powerful pink lip looks from the movie; one evening and one day. Enjoy!

In this scene, Reese is wearing a combo of Paul and Joe Lipstick in Camelia Fou, (a more hot pink color than the coral shade example that is shown), $18 and La Femme Lipstick in Coral Glow, $5.

For a more sweetheart pink color, I think you'll fall in love with this darling color called Love It! by Lancome. It sells for $20 and is from their Color Design LipColor line.

Warm Blushes To Fight Off Winter Wash-Out

FabSugar — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:51:17 -0800

You've seen the post on the fabulous selection of creamy chic cheek sweeps, but these highly pigmented warm winter blushes are powder-based and bright enough to wipe out winter wash-out. Using the same colored blush from summer can look too strong against paler skin. Opt for more of a brownish, brick color that will add depth and a sensual flushed look.

Application: start by applying powder blush to the apples of your cheeks and blending downward. For more color, lightly and carefully dab a brighter blush on just the apples of your cheeks and add a highlighter on your upper cheekbones for a little shimmer.

One of my all time favorite winter powder blush colors is Laura Mercier Cheek Colour in Blushing Apple. This is a natural color with a soft finish and will stay on all day. It blends easily and has a very soft shimmer to it . Buy it here for $22.

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Bobbi Brown Tawny Blush is one of her most popular and diverse shades. Her blushes are very natural looking and will warm up winter skin. This silky smooth blush lasts forever and has a matte finish. Buy it here for $20.

Lancôme Blush Subtil Shimmer in Shimmer Pink Pool is an amazing oil free powder blush. It has a little bit of sparkle and glides on ever so smoothly.
Buy it here for $27.50

New Mascara Mania, Part I

FabSugar — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 16:39:10 -0800

There are so many mascaras out there, I feel like I could try a new one every day. I guess I'm not the only one, because according to the NPD Group, Americans spent $245 million on mascaras at department stores in 2005. That's a lot of loot for lush lashes. To help you choose, here's a look at some of the new lengthening mascaras on the market. (Tune in tomorrow for New Mascara Mania, Part II.) Here are some of my favorites.

Global Goddess Exotic Eyes Lash Building Mascara is by a smaller brand that's making its way into the mainstream. This water-resistant formula is meant to volumize and darken for serious pigmentation, and it contains Japanese camellia oil, African beeswax, and Indian mowrah butter to help soften and add shine. Buy it here for $23.

Lancome Défincils High Definition Mascara is out of this world. This has always been one of my top picks, probably because my gorgeous-lashed Mom wears it, and now there's a new formula meant to create even more length and definition. It separates and shapes magnificently and is super safe for those who wear contact lenses. Buy it in four shades here for $22.

Or, for an oldie but goodie, read more

No post on lengthening mascaras without a mention of the fabulash Dior Show Mascara. Ladies swear by this brand and buy it in bulk to ensure they never leave home without a fresh tube. The thick and rich formula glides on smoothly, thanks to the super-sized brush. Buy it in three colors here for $23.