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luxury

5 Lip Balms You Might Not Have Tried Yet (but probably should!)

March 7, 2011

It’s hard to stay on top of every beauty product out there, but we try! We can underestimate the value of a great lip balm…here are 5 that are sometimes missed!

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Review & Swatches: Dolce & Gabbana Secret Garden Collection for Spring 2011

February 17, 2011

Valentine’s Day may be over, but romance is never out of style! Dolce & Gabbana is out to prove it with their new Secret Garden Collection for spring 2011. Pastels and pinks (with a few colorful surprises) will allow you to create sweet and romantic looks—check out the collection!

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The Dynamic Duo — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence & Facial Treatment Mask

February 6, 2011

The two products I’m about to show you are definitely a splurge, but when and if you do decide to take the plunge with them—I want to show you why I think they’re The Dynamic Duo when it comes to dehydrated and aging winter skin.

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Lust vs. Must: 5 New Affordable Alternatives For Covet-Worthy Beauty Products

January 31, 2011

5 new suggestions for high end, lust-worthy products paired up with their affordable, must-buy counterparts! Have you tried any of these products?

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Dilara Reviews: SAMPAR Nocturnal Line-up Mask

December 26, 2010

Dilara checks in from her little corner of the world, a very cold and snowy Ohio! She tried out an anti-aging mask from French luxury skincare brand, SAMPAR, to see if it could help alleviate her dull winter skin. Check out her thoughts!

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Lust vs. Must: Inexpensive Suggestions For Some of Holiday’s Hottest Trends

December 7, 2010

You may be lusting over some of these pricey products to help get glam for the holidays—but use this quick list to get you through your “champagne taste on a beer budget” beauty cravings. You’ll still be able to recreate some of the hottest looks of the season by getting luxe, for less! Now you’re covered for lips, eyes, nails, and skin.

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Review: Christian Dior Diorskin Crystal Nude Natural Matte Skin Perfecter

December 1, 2010

Forever in a battle to tame the enlarged-pores and shiny t-zone beast that wages war with my face on a daily basis, I checked out the latest from Dior—Diorskin Crystal Nude. This shiny silver, opulent compact contains a transparent balm that you can apply either as a primer before foundation; or carry it with you [...]

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Shu Uemura Art of Hair—Shusu Sleek Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner Combats Super Dry, Coarse Hair

November 16, 2010

Whenever a hair product comes my way that’s for thick, coarse, or dry hair—there is one person, and one person only that I know and trust to put it to the test! Dilara has the most GORGEOUS red hair (it’s natural too… it makes me want to scream sometimes), but some of her common complaints [...]

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14 Best Classic Beauty Products

November 7, 2010

Beauty Products: The Classics See which products made this list and why This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article Our readers have been loyal to these products for years and we bet you know which ones we’re talking about. See products No. 14: Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara, $4.99 TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.7 [...]

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Just Say No to Pillowcase Face

April 6, 2010

Silk is not just for the rich and famous, but you’d think it is! It’s long been considered one of the most glamorous and luxurious fabrics, and it might even seem a little out of reach. I bought my first silk dress a few months ago and I felt like I had finally graduated to [...]

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