From the monthly archives:

December 2008

COUPON CODE: Benefit CORALista with free shipping

December 31, 2008

Benefit has treated us to a new blush, CORALista! It’s now available and it’s so GORGEOUS. I was treated to an early preview and like many other beauty bloggers, I thought this shade could pass to be in the family of Nars Super Orgasm. Benefit is offering free shipping with CORALista with coupon code CORALSHIP at [...]

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REVIEW: LORAC Lashes & Natural Performance Foundation

December 31, 2008

I really put LORAC to the test on Christmas day. And I mean, I really pushed some products to the limits. Not too many products can make it through the sobfest that was me watching The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with my family. Every other scene I was crying. As soon as I had [...]

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Oh, so now I’m also a Cosmoholic on top of everything else?

December 30, 2008

I could possibly have a dual diagnosis on my hands. I’m a full-fledged Beauty Junkie and I’m a borderline Cosmoholic? Let’s see if you fit the criteria too: Do you crave non-sticky glosses that wear with the pigments of a lipstick? Do you want lipcolors without fragrance but like vanilla flavor? Do you want your lips protected by [...]

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REVIEW: Kiss & Revlon Glue-On Nails / Revlon False Lashes– Faking it on New Years!

December 30, 2008

I remember my first press-on nail nightmare. It was in the eighties and they looked horrible. Half of them flipped off the moment I reached for something, while the others held on for dear life by an adhesive strip that ruined my nails after they finally came off. So don’t freak out when I tell you that [...]

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REVIEW: Anastasia 5 Element Brow Kit

December 30, 2008

Oh Anastasia, how I love thee. Let me count the ways! I’ve been walking around my house all morning with only half a face because I’m putting some new products to the test. I’m quite a sight, I tell you. I think I shocked even myself a few times in the mirror! But it’s all [...]

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REVIEW: Sleeping well with Thymes Sleep Well

December 29, 2008

Who wants to sleep well? I think we’re all a little sleep deprived and stressed right now. Studies reveal that stress and sleep directly affect each other and go hand in hand. Too much stress = not enough sleep, and not enough sleep = the ability to be more easily stressed. It’s a vicious cycle, [...]

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Weekly Web Tour

December 27, 2008

Get comfy! Here’s your last Total Beauty Weekly Web Tour for 2008! Are you ready for Spring? Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy has the full scoop on all of the upcoming beauty collections from designers like Chanel, Givenchy, Shu Uemura and more for 2009! A must-see! Did the holidays completely stress you out? Beauty [...]

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What’s your beauty horoscope for 2009?

December 26, 2008

Curious about what to change in your life in 2009? How about a little eyeshadow? Get your 09′ beauty horoscope to give you some resolution inspiration! Your Makeup Horoscope Find out your best beauty look for 2009 Try a new makeup look and improve your life at the same time by choosing makeup colors that [...]

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REVIEW: Organicare Daily Dew Moisturizer

December 26, 2008

A few weeks ago, I was browsing through the “What’s New” section on the Nordstrom website. I always head straight to the beauty section– it is a sickness! Some new products by Organicare caught my eye. I must, must try this I told myself and I did have a chance to wear the Daily Dew [...]

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