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Luxe vs Less Skin Care
| Find out what products to splurge on and when to save your hard-earned dollars |
 You don't have to spend half your paycheck on skincare products to stay wrinkle and pimple-free. Dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban and P&G scientist Mary Begovic Johnson helped us compare products with similar ingredients that are very different in cost to see which are really worth the price. Here's what we found. |
Best Anti Aging Serums
| From Avon and Olay to Madonna's rumored fave, find out which wrinkle treatments really work |
 Finding the perfect balance of moisture and effectiveness in an anti-aging treatment isn't easy, but with the help of TotalBeauty.com product reviews, you can pinpoint the right skin care serum for your budget and skin type. |
China Glaze - Polish in "Breakin"
Here is my new polish color obsession China Glaze's "Breakin" which is a gorgeous sunny orange, perfect for tips or toes. I love orange hues for the summer especially when your sporting a tan. This orange is not too bright nor too dark it's got kind of a gold highlight to it that gives it a brilliant sheen in the sunlight.
T.V Beauty Products
| These hits, from channels like QVC and HSN, have our readers running for the phone |
 We've all done it: you can't sleep, turn on the TV, watch a spokesperson rave about some new makeup, and the next thing you know you're pulling out your credit card. Problem is, not all of those late-night impulse buys are that great. However, after checking out this list of the top "as seen on TV" makeup, you'll know what's worth the splurge. |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4* |
 "It gives me the most dramatic and thick lashes, and makes them look so long..." |
| No. 11: Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup/Foundation, $24.50 |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9* |
 "It is a snap to apply, lasts a long time, doesn't look cakey or dry and really appears natural..." |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.2* |
 "This is my go-to foundation whenever I am in a hurry and... don't have time for a full face of makeup..." |
Eye Cream
| Pinpoint the right ingredients for dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles |
 Whether you're ready to dump your current eye treatment or still testing the water, take this quiz to find out what product will work best for your eye issues. |
Cellulite Creams that Work!
| From Chanel to L'Oreal, which creams firmed thighs and which failed |
 Let's face it: Cellulite is a part of life most of us need to accept. Experts generally agree that while you can't completely get rid of it, you can minimize its appearance with the right products. But what are those? We had a panel test a variety of at-home approaches. Find out which products worked best for them -- and which were a waste of time and money. |
Best and Worst Highlights
| Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston should be your hair color inspiration, but Lindsay Lohan, not so much |
 Considering highlights or wondering what went wrong with yours? Let these celebrities guide you towards the best (and away from the worst) highlights for your hair type. |
Beauty Myths Busted
| We dug up the facts on everything from fighting cellulite to getting a "safe" tan |
 Beauty info gets passed through the generations but is some of it urban legend? See if you can determine what's myth and what's not. |
Q tips - New Design Packs
I know this is not a glamorous beauty product but it's a very necessary one and now they come in four attractive packages. I've tried the bargain brand tips but I always end up going back to the real Q tips because they really are so much better. They are stronger and have a much softer padded end which really makes a difference when you are going for a smoky eye. These cute new packages come in red, purple, blue and yellow and they each have a unique design. Unfortunately I could not find a picture of the new boxes to show you.
Cost: about $3.00 for the variety pack
ChapStick - True Shimmer
It's no secret that I'm a lip gloss addict but it's not just lip gloss it's lip stick and lip balm to. My purse always has at least 10-15 types of lip products rolling around at the bottom. Well you know for the summer season a heavy lip stick or gloss sometimes isn't the thing you want. I've found the perfect lip balm for those long hot summer days and it's called ChapStick True Shimmer, it is fantastic. It gives you just the right amount of shine and shimmer but does not feel heavy or sticky. It's just perfect for a throwing in your beach bag, your back pack or your purse. After all no matter what we are doing we always want to look good doing it. ChapStick True Shimmer comes in 4 delicious flavors, Blended Fruit Sherbet, Peppermint Rush, Botanical Berry and Tropical. My favorite is the Blended Fruit Sherbet (it even tastes good a definite plus!)
Rating: ****
Cost: about $2.00
Where to Purchase: Most major drug & Grocery Stores