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We Can Be Heroes: The Most-Used Products Backstage at Fashion Week

Alison Larsen — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:25 EST

Backstage at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia we spotted more than a few beauty trends, but we also kept a tally of the most-used products. Session stylists and makeup artists work hard and fast behind the scenes, and it's the "heroes" that become their multi-tasking, fix-all, use everywhere and on everything products. If you're wondering what your next beauty purchase might be, step this way.

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

Stephanie Ayre — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:08:17 EST

Fashion week may have ended last week, but it hasn’t stopped us dreaming about all the to-die-for beauty looks we spotted on the runway. So, it's really no surprise we made a beeline straight to the lip looks. We’ve also picked some essential must-haves that we just couldn’t live without (of course!). It's time for some TLC, come see…

2013 MBFWA: Salty, Surfer Girl Hair Tuck & Lip Gloss On the Eyes at Watson X Watson

Alison Larsen — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:05:03 EST

We got to snoop inside Liberty Watson's makeup bag last week, and now it's time for the big reveal. Watson X Watson sent modern surfer girls down the runway today at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, fit with a salty hair tuck by Redken's Philip Barwick, and the perfect pink lip and lip gloss eyes from Maybelline NY's Nigel Stanislaus. This could quite possibly be one of our favourite beauty looks so far at MBFWA, click through to learn more about it. Mahalo.

Editors' Picks: Our Favourite Australian Beauty Moments

Alison Larsen — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:40:10 EST

So you know we're going a little loco on the Australiana theme this week - but what better time to celebrate all that is great about Aussie celebs and products made Down Under than the lead-up to Australia Day? We always look forward to events like the Logies and any Australian film premiere, because we get to see stars including Jodi Gordon, Lara Bingle and Rose Byrne flexing their makeup muscles. We asked the Sugar eds to pick their all-time favourite Australian beauty moment; plus the product they'll be purchasing to get thy look at home.

Editors' Picks: The Products We'll Be Buying This Summer

Alison Larsen — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:58:52 EST

Aside from the festive season and festival action (more on that later), we've got Summer beauty on the brain. With each new season, we try to experiment with different trends and beauty products because, well, it's very fun. We asked the Sugar editors to tell us what they'll be wearing on their pretty faces, legs, lips, in their hair and on their eyes. Ready for some inspiration?

How to Achieve Perfect Beach Waves

POPSUGAR Beauty — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:31:56 EST

Model Erin Wasson made an appearance on Extra last night, sporting tousled waves that were perfect for our approaching Summer. Lucky for us, this casual look is easy to create. After washing your hair, create a part and rough-dry your hair with your hands (or let it air-dry). Once your hair is just slightly damp, spritz in a sea salt spray like O&M Surf Bomb Sea Salt Spray ($24.95) and work through with your fingers. Next, gently separate your hair into two halves and create loose buns on each side. Make sure to twist away from your face to get a flattering result. Just let dry overnight and wake up to effortless waves. For a dry-hair version, simply use the beach spray on dry locks, twist into buns, and use a blow dryer to set the look. Let your hair cool while you do your makeup, and there you have it: perfect waves.

Girl Crush: Phoebe Tonkin's Messy Bob & Metallic Talons at Chanel

Alison Larsen — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:17:37 EST

It's no secret we've got a rather large girl crush on Australian actress Phoebe Tonkin. She's a rising star on the Hollywood ladder thanks to a new role in The Vampire Diaries, but the brunette was back in Sydney last night for Chanel's Little Black Jacket event. We couldn't help but notice a very fresh and sexy new haircut on the starlet, a big change from her previously long, brunette locks. Phoebe kept things at smouldering level with smoky eyes and metallic nails, the perfect combination to match her messy, undone hair. We've put together a few products to help you get her beauty look at home, but now, off to the hairdresser we go...

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6 Beauty Essentials to Keep in Your Bag This Spring

Jessica Cruel — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:20:09 EST

Just as it's customary to do a little Spring wardrobe shopping, your vanity could use a seasonal revamp as well. All it takes is a few quick updates to get your skin, makeup, and hair routine refreshed and ready for the warmer weather ahead. Discover the six beauty buys that are worth the shopping trip when you read more.

Editors' Picks: Our Top 5 Quick-Fix Hair Styling Products

Alison Larsen — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:20:05 EST

When you need to take your hair to the next level after a day at the office or before an event - maybe even en-route to a hot date you lucky devil - keeping a hard-working styling product near by is vital. Life changing even. Here at the Sugar office, we all have a product we each feel is worth its weight in gold, and that works best on our different hair colours and textures. Our publisher Marisa has curly hair, FabSugar editor Ali has dead straight hair, PopSugar editor Jess has glossy black Asian hair, and our new associate editor Gen, has long, thick hair; and BellaSugar's Alison is constantly feeling flat and greasy - we know, so blessed. This week, the editors dish their secret, quick-fix styling product.

10 of the Best: Sea Salt Sprays For Sexy Beach Waves

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:22:03 EST

From the Spring '11 runways to the strands on a slew of celebs (think: Gossip Girl's Blake Lively), tousled beach waves are a foolproof style for Summer - and the good news is you need just one product to recreate the look at home if you don't fancy an ocean dip. Adding sea salt spray to hair instantly adds texture and body without weighing it down, leaving you with sexy, natural-looking waves to leave loose and flowing or to tie up in fuss-free ponytail.