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Best Products For Oily Hair

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Part ways with your oily strands and start loving your hair again

Are you part of the “I hate my oily hair” club? Well now you can cancel your membership. We’ve got the best products and remedies to keep your hair under control — everything from clarifying shampoos that get rid of oily build-up to thickening mousse that helps your thin, oily hair look fuller.

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No 11: Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion, $23

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.1

“It gives the hair some “tooth” so it’s not slippery …”

No 10: Bumble and bumble Sumowax, $27

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.2

“It doesn’t weigh down my thick hair, perks up my roots, and lasts …”

No 9: Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo, $5.59

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

“Makes my hair feel deep down clean without stripping the natural oils …”

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Vote For Your Favorite Beauty Products

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Vote For Your Favorite Beauty Products

The polls for the first annual TotalBeauty.com Awards are open!

We’ve got 59 categories of beauty products up for awards — everything from mascara to shampoo. And while our editors are busy testing products to choose the official Total Beauty Award winner, we’re inviting you guys to name the “Readers’ Choice” winner. Hurry — voting ends March 31!

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Your Go-To Five-Minute Makeup Routine

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Your Go-To Five-Minute Makeup Routine

How to look fabulous even when you’re pressed for time

Just because you only have five minutes to get ready in the morning doesn’t mean you should run out the door looking like it. (Unless you’re going for the bedhead, just-woke-up look. In that case, heave ho!) This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to get a gorgeous makeup look in under five minutes.

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American Apparel Nail Lacquer Review

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

American Apparel Nail Lacquer Review When it comes to nail polish, I admit that I’m not a huge fan. I’m extremely picky about what colors I wear and, as a result, have an incredibly small collection of bottles and my nails rarely have polish on them. Back when the American Apparel Nail Polish collection was first released, there were two colors that immediately caught my eye. Office, a mint green shade, and Mouse, a great grey shade. The polishes were recalled due to an issue with the bottles (and not glass in the polish like many of us read online), but have now returned to the stores.

Once I saw that the American Apparel Nail Lacquer was back in stores, I had to pick up a bottle. I had tried to either Office or Mouse before the recall but had absolutely no luck. So, I was very excited when I was able to find Office right away. I admit that I wasn’t expecting a whole lot from the American Apparel nail polish. Most of the time, it seems like you end up paying more for the brand name than the quality when retail outlets produce their own shades of nail color. However, just like everything from American Apparel that I’ve purchased, I was very happy with the end results.

The first coat was sheer enough to allow you to gradually built up the color as much as you want, but not too sheer so that there was no color after one coat. It didn’t chip for several days and hasn’t peeled at all. I was able to do some spot touch ups on the chips that did occur and, unlike with many nail polishes, you can’t even tell where I touched up. So much of the time these touched up spots, or the area around them, ends up being a different shade. Not so with this polish.

I was extremely impressed with the wear and the color of American Apparel Nail Lacquer. Not only do I plan on buying more shades from their collection, but I would also recommend it to anyone looking to try a new brand. The shades are all great picks for spring. Just like the items offered by American Apparel, they are stylish without being overly trendy. So these shades are also going to be wearable thru the summer as well. At only $6 a pop, they are definitely worth checking out. You can purchase American Apparel Nail Lacquer online or in stores.

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The Best Eczema-Relief Products

Friday, March 5th, 2010

The Best Eczema-Relief Products

From creams to cleansers, these products truly helped soothe eczema-stricken skin

Whether you have sort-of-itchy, dry skin or out-of-control eczema, readers say these products offer the best relief and, if you’re lucky, will keep you out of the doctor’s office.

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No. 10: Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Lotion, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.5

“Within about 5 days of using this on his face, the heavy dry spots were …”

No. 9: Vaseline Cocoa Butter Smoothing Body Butter, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

“This product is both moisturizing and soothing to my very sensitive skin …”

No. 8: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

“This is the best stuff for skin problems, irritants. It is exactly what it …”

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Can Cheapie Drugstore Products Give You Million-Dollar Skin? Yes!

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Can Cheapie Drugstore Products Give You Million-Dollar Skin? Yes!

These budget-friendly skincare and makeup routines will have you looking flawless 24-7

Money can’t buy love … or a flawless face. However, these affordable buys can set you on a path to gorgeous! We’ve got the best ways to save money on every part of your routine, from cleansing to powdering.

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Excessive Nail Art – A Style Do or Don’t?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Excessive Nail Art - A Style Do or Don't?

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While recently browsing images on WeHearIt, I came across several images of Excessive Nail Art. I’m not just talking crazy colors and patterns (which is a look I love!) but nails covered in gems, plastic flowers, and even tiny toys. With everything that was on some of these nails, we’re going to start seeing miniature versions of household items like spring plungers soon. Some were very pretty and stylish, while others were just flat out tacky.

What’s your take on these forms of nail art? Is it stylish, or going too far?

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Get Your Flirtiest Lashes and Lips — Ever

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Get Your Flirtiest Lashes and Lips — Ever

Readers share their tricks for playing up their favorite features

Oh, those eyes! Those lips! Keep all eyes fixed on your gorgeous face with these alluring tips and tricks from TotalBeauty.com’s glam-savvy readers.

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Beauty Step-by-Step: The No-Makeup Makeup Look

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Beauty Step-by-Step: The No-Makeup Makeup Look

Follow this makeup tutorial, courtesy of Makeup For Life blogger, for a subtle, flawless finish

This spring, the trend in makeup is all about looking au naturale. See how to get the freshest face, eyes and lips you’ve ever seen.

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15 Body-Transforming Products That Actually Work

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

15 Body-Transforming Products That Actually Work

Readers call the products on this list “miracle-workers” — see what they are

Get amazing results without plastic surgery! Readers claim that these unique products promise (and deliver!) incredible, seemingly impossible results for everything from body acne to cellulite.

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No. 15: Clinique Acne Solutions Body Treatment Spray, $19.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.4