Showing posts with label Total Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Total Beauty. Show all posts

Monday, March 30, 2009

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Best and Worst Products from Lumene Cosmetics

Check out this buying guide to one of the most popular drugstore brands


Ever walked past a Lumene display at a CVS and wondered "Hmmm, what's the deal with that brand?" If so, you'll love this guide. Check it out, but be warned: you may feel the need to rush to your nearest CVS soon after.

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The Worst: No. 2: Lumene Cleansing Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 6.7*


What you said: "The product merely smears mascara around the eye area and..."

No. 1: Lumene Cleansing Sensitive Eye Make up Remover, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 5.8*


What you said: "It burns the skin around my eyes, especially under..."

The Best: No. 10: Lumene Vitamin C+ Energy Cocktail Pampering Drops, $22.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8*


What you said: "My skin is dry in the winter and I found this cocktail to give it the pampering boost..."

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Sunday, March 29, 2009

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Celebrity Tattoo Gallery

Check out Drew Barrymore's cross tattoo, and plenty others'


Whatever your opinions of tattoos are, it seems that Hollywood loves them. Tons of celebrities are inked. Some, like Angelina Jolie, aren't too surprising, but others were shocking.

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Saturday, March 28, 2009

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Fried Hair Rehab

Our program comes to the rescue for women - no matter what your budget


Sun damage, coloring, flat-ironing... you've demanded enough from your stressed hair. Find out how to bring health back to it, thanks to advice from hair pros.

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Friday, March 27, 2009

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Get Vacation-Ready with These Travel Products

Don't travel without these essential hair care products and cosmetics


Wherever and however you travel, you don't want to trade precious clothing space in your suitcase for a giant can of hairspray or your favorite shampoo. That's why we put together a perfectly planned travel beauty kit to wipe all your concerns away -- and leave room for another pair of shoes! Browse our gallery to find your ideal travel-sized essentials.

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Thursday, March 26, 2009

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Hot Celebrity Trend: Hippie Hairstyles

It's the perfect quick and easy look for Spring


Let these celebrities show you how to successfully rock the hippie look - it's effortlessly chic and great for when you only have minutes to style.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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Most Gorgeous Celebrities Over 40

Can you believe Jennifer Aniston is 40?! Her and all of these ladies make 40-plus look like 30


They say 40 is the new 30. Whatever it is, all of these women make being in your 40s look amazing. Jennifer Aniston is new to the 40-plus club, but the rest of these women show that she's in great company.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

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Time-Saving Makeover Tips for Busy Moms

Fitness blogger Rachel shows how short hair styles and eye brightening make up can polish your look -- fast


Our makeover dream team shows how a busy mom can add sophistication to her look in less than 10 minutes. Follow her amazing transformation to pick up time-saving tips for yourself.

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

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Top 13 Hair Removal Aids

These objective reviews show what smart shoppers are loving


In our quest for an affordable way to remove unwanted hair without razor burn, nasty bumps or post-wax redness, we found these glowing reader reviews and high ratings. Read on to see which DIY hair removal aids come closest to blissfully solving your hairiest problems.

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13. Tend Skin Liquid, $28

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.1*


Why it's great: "As a frequent bikini waxer, I use this product religiously...

12. Bikini Zone Medicated Gel, $7.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.4*


Why it's great: "I have found so many uses for this stuff. It is great to use on your bikini zone to take away redness and..."

11. Parissa Wax Strips, $10

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5*


Why it's great: "I've done lip, chin and bikini area (almost Brazilian) and I couldn't believe how easy and effective these strips were..."

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Friday, December 19, 2008

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20 Best Heat-Styling Creams, Mousses and Sprays

Don't use a blow-dryer or flatiron before applying one of these products


Stop damaging your hair! If you heat style often you must use a product that protects your hair. Try these gels, sprays and creams that TotalBeauty.com readers say keep their hair healthy despite blow-dryer and flatiron addictions.

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No. 20: Kerastase Mousse Volumactive Amplifying Perfecting Mousse for Fine, Vulnerable Hair, $34

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9*


Why it's great: "This is the greatest styling product I've ever used on my fine, thin hair..."

No. 19: Matrix Sleek.look Styling Crème, $15

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*


Why it's great: "This works great to calm curly hair and eliminate the poof you can get while drying..."

No. 18: Bumble and bumble Straight, $26.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*


Why it's great: "If I'm using a flatiron, I'll put a pea-size dollop in my hand and apply it to my ends -- it helps protect my hair and get it super straight..."

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008


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The Glam Hair and Makeup Makeover

TotalBeauty.com reader Penny gets overhauled for a 25-year high school reunion


The Glam Hair and Makeup Makeover

Check out what celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson and makeup artist Tina Turnbow did to revamp the look of TotalBeauty.com member Penny � the results will blow your mind!

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Monday, December 8, 2008

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Hot Celebrity Trend: Hippie Hairstyles

Channel your inner earth momma by throwing on a headband and working a middle part


Maybe the headband-around-your-forehead look isn't for you - it seems like only Mischa Barton can pull that look of and it's a stretch. But that doesn't mean you can't wear braids and twists or natural waves with a center part. Let these celebrities show you how to embrace your inner flower child.

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Saturday, December 6, 2008

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Best Eyeliners Under $10

If MAC, Clinique and Lancome are too pricey, you'll be glad you "settled" for these drugstore gems


TotalBeauty.com members share convincing reviews that yes, you can get a reliable eyeliner for less. See which brand won the most praise.

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No. 18: CoverGirl Outlast Smoothwear All-Day Eyeliner, $6.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.2*


Why it's great: "This is my No. 1 favorite eyeliner. It's not too dark but it's dark enough to make my eyes look sexy. [Espresso is] a rich brown [that's] good for fair-skinned girls. It stays on all day so you don't have to worry."
-- loveb4ever320, TotalBeauty.com member

No. 17: Rimmel London Professional Liquid Eye Liner, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.3*


Why it's great: "First the price: dirt cheap, relatively speaking. I like the super-slim application brush; it gives me more control, and I like the consistency, which also makes application easier. After MUCH practice, I've gotten pretty adept at applying this."
-- persimmon, TotalBeauty.com member

No. 16: Almay Intense I-Color Play Up Liquid Eyeliner, $7.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5*


Why it's great: "I've tried the amethyst and the topaz. Both are easy and apply a beautifully precise line if you keep a few simple steps in mind: Line in short strokes, and wait a minute or so before blending or applying mascara. [It's] a nice addition to an eye wardrobe!"
-- alykitt, TotalBeauty.com member

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

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Your Makeup Horoscope

What's your sign? We've got your lucky eyeshadow color


Try a new makeup look and improve your life at the same time by choosing makeup colors that mesh with your zodiac sign. Astrology guru, Michele Bernhardt, founder of MyInnerWorld.com shares advice on what eyeshadow colors a woman of your sign should wear. And why follow this advice, you may ask? She claims wearing the suggested colors can add balance to your life -- who couldn't use more of that?

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Friday, November 14, 2008

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Perfume Personality Quiz

Find out which fragrance fits you and your style best


There are two ways to find the perfect fragrance: You could go to 100 stores and try a million different scents until you find one you love ... or you could take this quiz. We'll help you determine what type of scents will appeal to you based on your lifestyle, likes and loves. Take this quiz to find out what your signature scent should be.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

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Editors' Must-Have Lip Glosses

We, like you, can never have too many glosses. Here are a few of our faves from MAC, Chanel, Clinique and more


Lip gloss -- it's a staple in everyone's makeup bag (right?!), so the TotalBeauty.com editorial team is obsessed with finding the very best. We've tried a ton -- some even call us lip gloss whores -- and narrowed down the best for you. If you disagree though, please chime in. We'd love to know about your go-to glosses.

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Thursday, October 2, 2008

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Best Beauty Looks from the 2008 Emmy Awards

TotalBeauty.com's awards for the celebrities who showed off winning hairstyles and makeup looks


Here we count down our favorite hair and makeup looks of the 2008 Emmy Awards, from best ponytail and updo to best eye makeup. Find out which TV star showed the most improvement from her look in 2007 and which starlet stole our best all-around look award. And the best part? It won't take you hours to get to the payoff.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

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Makeup Primer: Worth the Extra Step?

Find out if they make a visible difference


Pro makeup artist Molly Stern says primers are meant to serve as a layer between skin and foundation to create a more even surface. But not everyone needs them. "The best candidate for them would be someone who is very oily or has a lot of scarring from acne," she says. But do primers actually make a difference? We had two women of different ages each test a top foundation primer geared toward their skin type. Find out if their makeup looked better ... and if anyone noticed.

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Sunday, September 28, 2008

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Celebrities' "Ugly Betty" Transformations

How hairstyles, makeup (and surgery?) makeovers have changed stars like Gwen Stefani and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz


Okay, so none of these women were ever ugly, but all of them used hair, makeup and even surgery to go from blah to stunning throughout their careers. In honor of the season premiere of "Ugly Betty" on ABC, we present our gallery of the most noticeable celebrity transformations. Do you like their original look or their new one better?

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

A Secret No More!

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Look as Good as the Victoria's Secret Models

Behind-the-scenes tips to show off skin, hairstyles, makeup, legs and more


Look as Good as the Victoria's Secret Models

Self-conscious about your nose but love your eyes? Want people to focus on your amazing legs? We got the hairstylists and makeup artists responsible for A-list celebs -- from the Victoria's Secret gang to Angelina Jolie -- to dish on how to show off your best features.

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