From the monthly archives:

October 2009

First Look: Dolce & Gabbana “The Golden Beams Collection” Holiday 2009

October 20, 2009

In the extremely RARE event that you haven’t seen the gorgeous ads for the new Dolce & Gabbana makeup line featuring Miss ScarJo, here’s one of my faves– the red lips just did me in! And I say this publicly, totally knowing that I might be burned at the stake for it– but Scarlett Johansson [...]

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Currently Loving: bareMinerals Happiness Collection

October 20, 2009

I think we’re all game for a little happiness, right? bareMinerals delivers it in this Sephora-exclusive collection for just $54– small price to pay for such beauty loot-haul joy! Happiness is loaded with 9 new products for a perfectly natural color palette I think anyone can wear. I would be pretty surprised if you couldn’t [...]

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Review & swatches: Bobbi Brown Rich Color Gloss

October 19, 2009

With lipstick coming back in such a major way this Fall, parting with our precious lip glosses isn’t such an easy thing to do! Bobbi Brown’s new Rich Color Glosses can make it easier to have the best of both worlds– the full color of a lipstick that’s so “in” again, and the familiar texture [...]

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Men’s Minute: Alford & Hoff

October 19, 2009

Introducing… Men’s Minute! Men’s Minute will feature quick product overviews of the best in men’s skincare, fragrance, and personal care products. A majority of men want to grab their info and be done with it– so for you guys… it’s just the short & sweet facts in Men’s Minute posts! Filling a void in the [...]

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11 hairstyles we’re sick of!

October 17, 2009

11 Hairstyles We’re Sick Of TotalBeauty.com readers share which looks they’ve seen enough of Some cuts are flattering on a lot of people — which means, of course, that a lot of people have them. This can get, well, a bit dull, don’t you think? TotalBeauty.com readers shared which styles they’re tired of seeing on [...]

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Are your hair products contributing to your acne?

October 17, 2009

If you’re suffering from acne, (I’m talking about more than the occasional pimple here) and you’ve tried every lotion, potion, and trick out there– it’s time for plan B. Have you ever considered that your hair products could be contributing to the problem? It’s true, and commonly overlooked as a factor! According to Kairos Acne [...]

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Review & swatches: Zoya Hot Lips for Fall 2009

October 16, 2009

Fall brought new nail polish releases from Zoya, like the Truth and Dare collections– but it also brought some new Hot Lips lip gloss colors too! These all smell and taste incredibly yummy, some of them have the long-wearing opacity and color vibrancy of a liquid lipstick, and are super slick and shiny. The squeeze [...]

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It’s official! e.l.f. products to launch at Target stores

October 16, 2009

As the world turns in the constantly changing consumer beauty product market, I learned it’s official that e.l.f. products will be available at Target stores on November 1st! I got the news first from Nouveau Cheap earlier this week, and then this morning from e.l.f. themselves. Who says us beauty bloggers aren’t always in the [...]

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Beauty For BCA

October 15, 2009

For this week’s installment of Beauty For BCA, I’ve selected four pretty-in-pink cosmetics items that not only can make you look beautiful, but do something beautifully beneficial by raising funds for breast cancer awareness and research programs! Take a look at these pink treats for eyes, lips, cheeks, and fingertips! • Sephora Brand BCA Super [...]

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Currently Loving: Origins GinZing Eye Cream

October 14, 2009

I have been so incredibly exhausted lately, and my under-eyes are showing signs that they’re as fatigued as I am! I think the worst part about being tired is that even after you’re wide awake and feeling somewhat human again, your eyes may not be getting the hint to catch up with how alert you [...]