So you're on a budget, huh? Well rest assured, there is hope! The best thing about beauty products is you can buy decent stuff and still get change from a pineapple. Think strategically here, what does she really love and need more of? What will she actually use?
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Gift sets are like the holy grail of Mother's Day presents, much like buying mum luxe beauty products. More bang for your buck means you can spend a little and get a lot. While bathroom goodies always work a treat with mum, don't forget fragrance and mascara — the staples! And just because she doesn't wear it now, doesn't mean she won't if you gift it. From skincare to smellies and even the perfect lipstick set, click through.
For those of you doing some romancing this week for Valentine's Day, we're rolling out everything from lovey-dovey gift guides to V-Day nail art and all the best sexy products to get you in the mood for love. First up is gifts for the boy, which, to be honest, is always a tough one. When it comes to buying male beauty and grooming products, we generally find ourselves trying to instil better hygiene, so you might see a bit of that in here... let's go, lover.
Whether it's a work-related event during the week, brunch with the girls on the weekend, or date night with the boy — we're a busy bunch here at Sugar. As you might have already guessed, we're also celebrity stalkers, so if Olivia Palermo busts out a bronzed smoky or Diane Kruger shows-off a new braid, you can bet your bottom dollar one of us will walk into the office sporting the same look the very next day! With all the inspiring (and sometimes daring) hair and makeup on display, we thought it only fair we share. Click through to see what's on our makeup radars this week.
All this Olympics action has not only reinvigorated our need to get to the gym (but it's so cold outside!), it also got us thinking about our must-have beauty products for our gym bags. Working out before or after work can prove tricky when it comes to what to pack — let's be honest, no one wants to lug around more than they need to — but you also don't want to be left post-workout shower without your favourite styling product! So in honour of all things sporty, click through to see our top six gym bag beauty must-haves.
Images courtesy of Anthony Maule and Harper's Bazaar.
You'd expect to find primer at the makeup counter, conditioner in the hair aisle and a scrub tucked in between cleansers and toners, or maybe by the masks. But the following five beauty products turn all of that on its head because they don't play by the rules. After all who says your strands can't enjoy a little exfoliating or that you can't use conditioner on your body or gloss on your eyelids? Read on to see the five revel, rule-breaking products you'll want to own.
A staple in all of our bathroom cabinets, dry shampoo is great for increasing the life of your blow-dry, freshening up your hair after the gym or adding a bit of gritty texture if you're trying to style freshly-washed baby-soft strands. In short, it's a life saver. But with so many options out there, which recent release is the best? Well that's for you to decide. Will you pick Lush No Drought, a citrus-scented powder that you apply directly to roots, KMS California HAIRPLAY Makeover Spray which uses rice powder to absorb excess oil, TONI&GUY Dry Shampoo promises no white residue but plenty of volume and texture, John Frieda Luxurious Volume Anytime Volume Refresher which harnesses the power of Oryza rice starch to refresh without weighing hair down, Redken Powder Refresh 01 which is great for correcting over-use of product as well as making your style last longer, Cedel Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair, an Australian-made cornstarch formulation designed specifically for dark hair or Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo which leaves hair with a lightweight matte finish. How will you vote?
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2012 BellaSugar Australia Beauty Awards: Vote For the Best Dry Shampoo
Happy Easter, everyone! We're taking a short break and will be returning to the office on Tuesday. We hope that you have a great, chocolate-filled break! If you're looking for a calorie-free treat, head into Lush and snap up some egg-ceptional bath ballastics which can be wrapped in this super cute Chick Knot Wrap ($3.50)!
Hand cream is one of those must-have-in-my-handbag beauty buys, and since most of us like to have a tube handy, we thought it was time to find some that will fit in amongst our other daily necessities. With that in mind, our top picks are all under 60ml. They're also enriched with botanical ingredients and antioxidants to keep your skin feeling soft and your hands youthful-looking. Whether you're a fan of fruity scents or like something sweeter, we've got you sorted.
