POPSUGAR Australia Beauty (BellaSugar)

Editors' Picks: What We're Loving, Trying & Buying This Week

Alison Larsen — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:38:38 EST

The Sugar team welcomed a new member this week - Steph! She's our new health and beauty writer, so lookout for her name on both Bella and POPSUGAR Health & Fitness. Aside from new staff member excitement, we're also gearing up for a weekend of relaxation before fashion week on April 8. Of course we need new nail polish, makeup and hairstyling products to go alongside our Easter eggs! Click through.

WIN 1 of 15 Dermalogica Skin Perfect Primers Worth $65 Each!

Alison Larsen — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:56:11 EST

It truly is a crime not to prime, because there's no better way to stop makeup seeping into your pores and clogging them up than using a primer. The texture also helps smooth any lumps and bumps, giving you a clean palette to get to work on with your favourite products. Speaking of favourites, we're long-time fans of Dermalogica's Skin Perfect Primer SPF30 ($65). The silica helps to fill in those fine lines (shudder), and the added pearl powder and soy protein will assist in evening out skin tone. We're giving away 15 of the gems and to enter, all you have to do is Like us on Facebook and then tell us in the comments section below: After applying primer for all-day staying power, what's your favourite foundation to put on top? This giveaway has ended.

Big Day Out Beauty: 5 Steps To Long Lasting Makeup

Alison Larsen — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:53:16 EST

Big Day Out kicks-off today in Sydney, and true to the festival's history, it's going to be a scorcher. Temperatures will hit 38°C today with the hottest point coming late in the afternoon, so, you're going to want to apply a lot of sunscreen. Yesterday we covered hair, and now we're onto product order for long-lasting festival makeup. Click through for our five steps to Big Day Out beauty success.

Beauty School: The Power Couple That Will Make Your Foundation Stay, All Day

Alison Larsen — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:27:54 EST

Foundation can be very sneaky, sly even. You know - there one minute and gone the next. If you can relate, then it sounds like you're having problems getting your foundation to stay put. The solution? The power couple combo of primer and finishing powder. Primer goes on after moisturiser (and sunscreen), before any makeup products. You can apply it with a clean foundation brush or a makeup sponge, but be sure to let it sink in and do its job before you go over with foundation. Finishing powder should be the very last step of your daily makeup routine - the finale, if you will. The last curtain call! That trusty translucent powder will set your makeup so it doesn't go anywhere. Ready for beauty school, ladies?

Bella Review: Dermalogica Skin Perfect Primer SPF30

Alison Larsen — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:02:41 EST

I'm a long-time Dermalogica fan (their Special Cleansing Gel got me through that horrible teenage acne stage) so it's a brand that I know I can trust with my now mid-to-late-twenties (can't believe I just typed that) skin. As you may or may not know, I suffer from mild adult hormonal acne, so I'm really conscious of using new skincare products on my face.

I've been testing the new Dermalogica Skin Perfect Primer SPF30 ($79) for about a month now - and it hasn't been the cause of any breakouts. In fact, quite the opposite. It seems to have soothed and calmed my problem areas. It's a primer in every sense of the word, but it also has the very fantastic SPF30 included, which is just a no-brainer these days. You need protection this high, every day!

A primer's job is to even out the skin and create a canvas of sorts before makeup application, and I've found my makeup stays all day with Dermalogica's primer offering. The silica fills in my fine lines (shudder), and the added pearl powder and soy protein even out my skin tone. I have a bit of scarring so I've found it to be especially good on the healing side of things...

Bella beauty stars: 5/5

Product in a nutshell: A primer that acts as skincare as well as prep for longer-lasting makeup.

Who should use it: Anyone who is looking for a primer but is very particular about what they use on their skin. This product is like a daily treatment, so it is especially good for those who suffer breakouts.

Why we love it: The pre-makeup benefits aside, this primer also includes a mix of antioxidants like white tea, peptides and sodium hyaluronate to protect the skin and replenish hydration levels.

Available: September 1

Stockists: Dermalogica

2012 BellaSugar Australia Beauty Awards: Vote For the Best Primer

Sarah Macrae — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:00:38 EST

Our first makeup category is up! Tell us which one of these new primers you think deserves to win: Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer, not a newbie but the cult classic did update its packaging this year, Estée Lauder Illuminating Perfecting Primer, this recent release adds an instant radiance to the skin, Chantecaille Anti-Glycation Primer, which primes, protects against collagen damage and offers SPF 15 protection, Revlon PhotoReady Color Correcting Primer, which helps to treat the red undertones and any sallowness in the skin, L'Oréal Paris Lumi Magique Light Concentrated Primer, this hydrating formula offers a lit-from-within glow or Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Primer - uses plant-derived hydraplex to lock in moisture.

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2012 BellaSugar Australia Beauty Awards: Vote For the Best Primer

Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer,

63%

Estée Lauder Illuminating Perfecting Primer

Chantecaille Anti-Glycation Primer

Revlon PhotoReady Color Correcting Primer

11%

L'Oréal Paris Lumi Magique Light Concentrated Primer

Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Primer (Editor's Pick)

13%

Learn Kristen Stewart's Skin-as-Pure-as-Snow Makeup Trick

Jaime Richards — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:19:18 EST

Sharon Martin, head makeup artist for Snow White and the Huntsman, had little time to do touch-ups on set. And even though cheek stains are known for being long-lasting to begin with, Martin knew she had to make actress Kristen Stewart's flushed-from-within glow last and last. To do this, she applied Benefit's The POREfessional ($53) as a base. Not only did this simple step make Kristen's stain virtually budge-proof, but it also helped her makeup withstand some of the more action-intensive scenes.

Dr. LeWinn's Unveils Its First Makeup Products: Here's What We Thought

Sarah Macrae — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:12:23 EST

As it's secured the top spot of number one skincare brand in Australian pharmacies, Dr. LeWinn's is turning its attentions to cosmetics, unveiling its first makeup line tomorrow. Skin Perfect still focuses on Dr. LeWinn's number one objective (anti-ageing) but it's looking at mixing instant gratification with long-lasting effects thanks to ingredients such as rose stem cells, hyaluronic acid and radiance-boosting tourmaline, all of which are in the Skin Perfect Anti-ageing Foundation alongside a clinically-tested peptide, Matrixyl Synthe 6, which is proven to enhance collagen production. Read on to find out how the products measure up.

Three Primers That Really Hide Your Pores

POPSUGAR Beauty — Wed, 30 May 2012 07:28:07 EST

Take a good look at the skin around your nose and cheeks. If you see any bumps, uneven areas or even tiny holes, then you have enlarged pores. Not so thrilled? We feel your pain, so we've tracked down three pore-minimizing primers. Each one also stops shine in seconds by smoothing your skin and keeping your makeup intact for hours. Look for added benefits that will keep your skin and makeup looking good long after you applied them, too. Watch now.

Shop the products in the video now:

Benefit POREfessional ($53)
Murad Perfecting Primer - Blemish Control & Shine Control ($49.30)
Proactiv Smoothing Primer ($29.99)

Pretty in Pink: When to Use a Pink Concealer

POPSUGAR Beauty — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:51:04 EST

When it comes to makeup shades, pink is one of the most flattering hues on the eyes, cheeks, and lips. But when it's a pink concealer or corrector palette, however, just how does it fit into the mix exactly? Get the scoop when you read more.