From the monthly archives:

July 2010

Not Just For Kids Anymore, These Mickey Band-Aids Are For Adults

July 30, 2010

I’ve been known to rock a Hello Kitty Band-Aid in my thirties, but I’m quite sure I wasn’t exactly the target demographic they had in mind! However, these new Mickey Mouse Band-Aids are geared towards adults and tweens with their retro Disney designs. I figure, why not? These leather and Louis Vuitton bandages just aren’t [...]

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Best of Summer: Self-Tanning Products

July 30, 2010

It’s fun to push the envelope and take chances in beauty, but when it comes to self-tanning products–we prefer no surprises! Since May, I’ve subjected my skin to countless sunless tanning and bronzing products. Let’s just say some of those experiences were better than others! I’ve walked around town with streaks, splotches, and orange legs [...]

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Cheap Makeup Gone Wrong

July 29, 2010

Cheap Makeup Gone Wrong See which low-rated makeup products you should avoid This is a TotalBeauty.com cheap makeup article Total Beauty readers give us the lowdown on 16 low-rated drugstore makeup products. See products No. 16: Maybelline New York Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Mascara, $6.94 TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.9 “I know hate is a [...]

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Dilara Reviews: Talika Instant Beauty

July 28, 2010

Let’s check in with Dilara again! She’s been putting the Instant Beauty serum from Talika to the test: I love beauty products that accentuate your natural look, and when I tried this stuff, I felt like I hit the jackpot! Talika Instant Beauty is made mostly of cornflower water and wheat extracts. In the beauty [...]

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Fall’s Hottest Nail Hue: Chanel Paradoxal 509

July 27, 2010

My nails are no stranger to greige nail polishes, and the chances are you’ve picked up one (or five in my case) along the way for your nail polish collection too. And just when you think these murky, smoky shades have overstayed their welcome (and you’ve told yourself you won’t buy another), Chanel comes along [...]

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Review: Tarte TEN Limited-Edition Natural Cheek Stain

July 27, 2010

Natural beauties take note, Tarte is turning 10! In celebration of a decade of healthy glam makeup, they created this limited-edition spin on their popular line of cheek stains. TEN is a bright pink with very subtle shimmer, housed in a signature Tarte-purple tube with gold studs. Since TEN on the sheer side, you really [...]

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New Products From Garnier

July 26, 2010

Last week, I took a short drive out to the Garnier Beach House in Malibu to check out some of the newest Garnier goodies. They’re really coming out with some innovative products lately–and more on that in a second! Audrina Patridge was hanging out after finishing up a photo shoot, and I had a chance [...]

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Currently Loving: Avon ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Frizz Control Lotus Shield

July 26, 2010

I’ve gotta be honest. When I think of hair products, Avon usually isn’t the first brand that immediately comes to mind. They’ve got some great ones in their Advance Techniques arsenal that I like, but I don’t freak out when they’re empty. Their new product, Lotus Shield just might change that! What’s Lotus Shield and [...]

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Dilara Reviews: Bioelements All Things Pure

July 25, 2010

My pal Dilara is definitely the most environmentally responsible friend I have. She even makes her own laundry detergent! She’s also a natural product aficionado, so who better to review the Bioelements All Things Pure line? Here’s the skinny: I recycle. I eat locally-grown produce and meat. I was bringing my own bags to the [...]

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9 Lowest-Rated Self-Tanners & Sunscreens

July 24, 2010

9 Low-Rated Self-Tanners and Sunscreens Total Beauty readers give low marks to these summer skin care products This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article If you want to look like Casper after applying sunscreen or dig a streaky, orange tan, then choose from this list of the worst sunscreens and self-tanners. See products No. 9: [...]

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