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luxury

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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Daylight Savings Time Eye Savers

March 15, 2010

Spring forward, fall back. More like–spring forward and I fall right back in to bed! If it’s just an hour, why do we feel so tired after losing just a little bit of sleep? The clock shifts really do affect everything, especially sleep which affects just about…well, everything. If you’re like me at all, your [...]

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Review: Chloe Eau de Toilette

March 9, 2010

There are some really beautiful fragrances that come across my desk–some of them are really playful, some more mature, and some that are very elegant…but very rarely are there perfumes that are all three. The new Chloé Eau de Toilette is a lighter, fresher translation of the Eau de Parfum (2008) and a complete 180 [...]

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First Look: Elizabeth Arden Limited Edition Anniversary Lipstick Red Door Red

March 2, 2010

Elizabeth Arden will release a limited edition lipstick to commemorate 100 years of beauty–Red Door Red. The anniversary lipstick isn’t special merely because it’s a universally flattering sheer red, but all proceeds from the sale of Red Door Red will be donated to the Look Good…Feel Better organization. Specializing in servicing patients undergoing cancer treatment, [...]

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First Look: Dolce & Gabbana Spring Intimate Sensuality Collection

February 23, 2010

Available in March on Saks.com, this Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up collection for spring 2010 looks gorgeous if any of these photos are a small indication! (click on thumbnails for larger image)