Old-School Sleepover Staple Caboodles Celebrates 25 Years


Updated 01/30/12 2:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Caboodles Celebrates 25 Years

In my sleepover heyday, you just weren't "It" unless you had arrived with your very own Caboodles (I had two: one metallic purple and one half teal and half pink. Hey, it was the late '80s). After introducing its first cosmetic organizer in 1987, Caboodles became a phenomenon after People magazine ran a picture of Vanna White using a plastic tackle box to store her makeup. (Yep, super '80s.) Read more

Traveling? 10 Cool Toiletry Cases to Shop Now


Updated 05/27/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Packing For Trips: Toiletry Cases

If you've been depending on that manky Ziploc bag for far too long now, check out these cool toiletry cases. While airport security still requires you to send liquids through in a clear (yes, Ziploc) bag, you can keep it hidden and organized in one of these chic cases. Wherever you're headed, these cases will look fantastic at your destination, and most importantly, they'll keep you — and your Read more

What We're Sweet On: The Gloss That Looks Good on Everyone


Updated 05/21/12 10:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Review of Intelligent Nutrients Lip Gloss

Some lip glosses are so waxy, your lips feel as if they're suffocating, while others are so shiny, they practically blind the person standing next to you. Such is not the case with Intelligent Nutrients' Lip Delivery Antioxidant Gloss in Pink Hibiscus ($24). Free of synthetic waxes and oils (and fragrance and colorants), the subtly tinted gloss lends just a hint of sheen to the lips. And the Read more

Get Charlize Theron's Sexy, Smoky, Cat-Eye Makeup Look


Updated 05/15/12 2:17 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Charlize Theron's Smoky Cat-Eye

Charlize Theron was a vision in a black, ultrasheer Christian Dior Couture gown at yesterday's London premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman. And it was her deep, smoky charcoal eye makeup that brought her sexy ensemble to a whole other level. Bright emerald earrings kept it from skewing too goth, and a cat-eye makeup effect made it all the more sultry. Get tips for re-creating Charlize's Read more

What We're Sweet On: The Feel-Good, Look-Good Serum


Updated 04/27/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of Linda Hanson Global Face Serum

When a product makes you feel good not only because of the skin-enhancing benefits it provides, you know you've hit the so-called beauty jackpot. Such is the case with celebrity makeup artist Lina Hanson's new Global Face Serum ($85). The feel-good part? Several of the ingredients used in the oil blend are harvested by women all over the world to help support their economies. Free of parabens, Read more

What to Pack in Your Bridal Beauty Survival Kit


Updated 04/24/12 5:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 12 comments

Bridal Beauty Survival Kit

Even the most prepared bride can encounter beauty mishaps on her wedding day. But you've spent so much time getting ready; it would be a shame to not be prepared in case something goes awry. So consider arranging a bridal survival kit to pack with you for the ceremony and reception. It should contain everything you need for wedding day minidisasters, from preaisle jitters to runny mascara and Read more

How Much Did Lipstick Cost Then . . . And Now? Take the Quiz


Updated 04/06/12 8:22 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Lipstick Prices and Inflation

In 1959, Maybelline Magic Mascara was only $1.00 (meaning back then, you could probably complete your entire makeup routine with less than $10 bucks). In today's terms, one of the only things that cheap is a foundation sponge. Inflation can be a kick in the pants, but in some cases, not as much as you expect it might be. So let's take a look at beauty history and economics. Can you guess how Read more

Cate Blanchett Graces a Magazine Cover, Photoshop-Free


Updated 03/23/12 10:30 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Beauty News For March 22, 2012

Cate Blanchett covers magazine without a touch up — The Cut Three ways to detox your skin from the outside —The Fashion Spot Give President Obama's nail polish a try — Styleite The nude makeup trend for lips, cheeks, eyes, and nails — Stylelist How anyone can pull off red lips and platinum blond hair — Glo Tips for hiding a bad case of the bangs — Refinery 29 Glimpse Aveda's newest Read more

Coming Soon: A Nars and Andy Warhol Makeup Collaboration


Updated 03/22/12 4:42 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Nars to Reveal Andy Warhol Makeup Collection

What do you get when you cross one of the world's most creative cosmetics brands with a legend in Pop art? This: a makeup collection between Nars and The Andy Warhol Foundation. Created by makeup artist François Nars, the limited-edition cosmetics collaboration will hit stores in October; of course, the project promises bright hues and packaging in tribute to the late artist's creative view. Read more

BellaSugar Beauty Awards, The Hunger Games Hair, and More


Updated 03/18/12 3:20 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Best Beauty Stories For Week of March 12, 2012

Check out our latest BellaTV episode and some of our favorite stories from the week: On the go? See these tricks to dry nail polish fast. See close-ups of hair and makeup from The Hunger Games premiere. The secret to perfect beach waves. Get a look at Sephora and Pantone's latest collaboration. Makeup cases that make traveling a breeze. Copy Read more