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13 Worst Lip Glosses

March 25, 2011

Don’t look to these glosses for kiss-worthy lips. Readers say these left their lips chapped, goopy and worse!

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Best Ways to Spend $10 on Beauty

March 10, 2011

Happily, there are more than a few wonderful makeup products and beautifying regimens to be had for less than the price of a movie or lunch out with the girls. Ready to see what they are? Let’s go (virtual) shopping.

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15 Worst Shampoos

March 4, 2011

You might be surprised by the brands that made our readers’ absolute worst list! When the shampoo we choose to use ends up dirtying our hair instead of cleaning it, and dries it out instead of infusing it with the moisture we need — that’s when it ends up on our worst shampoos list.

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23 Horrible Anti-Aging Skin Care Products

February 25, 2011

Readers say these anti-aging products did nothing that they claimed to do. To help save you from getting hurt by these products that don’t deliver, we’re here to share a list of the anti-aging goods our readers have tried, tested and rejected.

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Quiz: Does Your Hairdresser Secretly Hate You?

February 15, 2011

Do you tip the right amount or do you unwittingly reduce your hairdresser’s bottom line with each visit? Get answers to this and other confusing salon questions. Take this quiz to brush up on your salon etiquette and go into your next appointment with the best possible hair manners.

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Pretty New Blushes for Spring

February 11, 2011

The easiest way to polish up your look and get an instant glow is by adding a dash of blush and, just in the nick of time, a wide array of hot new pinks, peaches, shimmery oranges, and deep plums are ready and waiting to do the job.

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Finally Figure Out Your Face Shape — We’ll Show You How

February 3, 2011

So, are you ready to unlock the mystery of your face shape once and for all and begin to reap the haircut and makeup benefits that finally knowing it will surely bring?

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The 13 Best Face Powders

January 20, 2011

There are so many grease-minimizing powders out there, but which one is No. 1? Find out … We combed through thousands of reviews to bring you the most helpful, insightful tidbits about the highest-rated face powders on our site.

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16 Fabulous Heat Styling Products

January 6, 2011

Before you subject your vulnerable strands to your blow dryer or flat iron, prep your hair with these top-rated creams, mousses and sprays.

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4 Perfect-for-New-Year’s-Eve Glittery Nail Polishes

December 30, 2010

Try this sparkly trend for the new year! Kristin from Total Beauty is here to share the nail lacquers she loves now to get the glittery look that’s sure to be a smash!