Good-bye 2011 and hello 2012!! Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year!
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Look stunning for the New Year with these hot makeup tips |
We're all bored with the smoky eye, red lip hoo-ha. For NYE, why not try a more current beauty trend? These are our three favorite picks |
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Are you dealing with zits even though your cheerleading days are well behind you? You need one of these acne products that readers say work like magic -- just make sure to skip the duds |
So much for saying "so long" to acne: Yes, even adults are plagued by this teenage woe. But as we age, the spot treatments of our high school years stop being so effective. If you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, you have to use a product that'll address your skin's needs. Don't know where to start? Check out our reader faves (and flops) here. |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.8 |
 "This product caused one reader to break out again and didn't even lighten the prior spots. Overall, readers saw 0 percent improvement after using the product on their red, post-acne marks." |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.6 |
 "The product doesn't stay on the pimple, and the color is so light that it makes my pimple more obvious and it's four shades lighter than my skin tone so it doesn't blend." |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.5 |
 "This cleanser aggravated what was already problematic on my face, and dried out whatever clear skin remained to the point of flakiness." |
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Our readers share the beauty products they can't live without -- what's yours? |
The new year is rapidly approaching and while we're excited for all the products that 2012 will bring, we have some beauty favorites that we're taking with us into the new year. Which products will you never give up? |
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With these manis, chipped nails will be a thing of the past -- see them now |
We admit we're just a little (okay, a lot) obsessed with our nails. We're up to speed on every new nail art design, stick-on, and trendy color. So when we found out there were three new processes that promised to make our manicures last, we had to check them out. Want to see what they are? |
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See our tricks to get your eyes looking awake and well-rested -- even if you're not |
Does clocking in a full eight hours of sleep feel like a pipe dream these days? Whether you drank too much eggnog at last night's holiday party, or your baby refused to fall asleep, these easy makeup tricks will help cover up puffy, tired eyes. Coffee will do the rest. |
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Is your bathroom counter overflowing with serums, pomades, and about every single hairspray sold at CVS? Find out which hair products you actually need |
It's time to admit that you have a problem: You're obsessed with having perfect hair. It's OK, we know the feeling, but the secret to having commercial-worthy hair isn't hoarding every new product that hits the market. Find out which 11 hair products you actually need, and which you should toss. |
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So you're sick. Here's how to look amazing even when you feel awful |
Your nose is running, your head is throbbing, and your body is burning up (not in a good way). Looks like you caught a nasty bug. But just because you feel bad doesn't mean you need to look bad, too. Check out our expert tips to cover up those telltale signs that you've been sniffling. |
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We asked a reader to use only one hair care line for 10 days straight to see if it could tame her unruly curls -- see what happened |
When a devoted Total Beauty reader came to us asking for a solution for her frizzy bad hair days, we challenged her to put Dove's Nutritive Oil Therapy line to the test. See if her wild mane was tamed -- or if the hair care giant did squat. |
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You can countdown in one polish color and watch the sun come up in another; each high-quality polish from Blaze Nail Lacquer changes color when in contact with UV rays! Plus, there are 9 glitter-based New Year’s friendly colors to choose from. So you can go from a glittering gold to a sparkling black, champagne to red, shimmering blue to green, and so much more. This is the perfect accessory for any New Year’s party.
Available at www.blazenailpolish.com
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Check out these beauty supplements that readers say give them shinier hair, stronger nails, and clearer skin -- and the 2 they say do squat |
Can a prettier, healthier you really come in a bottle? Readers say these supplements and drinks actually solved their beauty dilemmas. Just make sure to avoid the two busts on this list. |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 4.6 |
 "Target sells gummi vitamins for much cheaper and I bet those would help your skin just the same -- as in not much. Don't waste your money!" |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 4.4 |
 "I tried this recently and wasn't impressed with the results. Didn't notice any improvements in my skin or hair or nails." |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.4 |
 "I found that it did give me energy and curb hunger as it promised. I used this product in combination with other Figure 8 products and lost over 40 lbs. in two months." |
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INGLOT EXTENDS LIPSTICK COLLECTION WITH 5 NEW SHADES
With the New Year approaching, it is time to break out of your neutral lip routine and revamp your look with INGLOTS new lip-popping colors now offered in 5 new shades. With their unique formulation and special ingredients of vitamin E and apricot kernel oil, your lips are guaranteed to feel moisturized and protected. The formulation also allows for an easy and long lasting application, and will not leave your lips feeling sticky. For a more even application, use INGLOT Brush 12S to apply.
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Availability: Now Available at INGLOT Boutiques: NYC, Las Vegas, Miami, Newport Beach, New Jersey
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See 11 easy ways to trim a few more calories from your diet without depriving yourself |
Do the new diet fads seem as cruel and unusual to you as they do to us? We figured there has to be a better, healthier way to shed a few pounds for the holidays -- and there is! See the 11 easy ways to burn more calories (no point-counting or weird fat calculator necessary). |
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Whether your blonde hair is turning green or your graying roots are showing, we've got creative solutions to fix those bad boys at home |
Money's tight this time of year, which is why we pressed hair experts to give us easy ways to fix our worst hair color disasters without coughing up any cash. Find out how to make amends with your hair on the cheap. |
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ENTER THE PRIVATE WORLD OF DOLCE&GABBANA
Scents (50mL; in order from left to right):
- Sublime
- Love
- Desire
- Vetiver
- Wood
- Patchouli
Price: $195 (each bottle)
Availability: Saks Fifth Avenue
Launch: December/January
SIX SCENTS, each bearing reference to specific olfactory influences coming from the designers themselves: SWEET, WOODY VELVET VETIVER, RAW, SEDUCTIVE VELVET WOOD, LUXURIOUS VELVET PATCHOULI, SENSUAL VELVET SUBLIME, DECADENT VELVET DESIRE AND A RICH, HYPNOTIC VELVET LOVE. A collection where tradition and innovation collide in profound accord.
Authentic and expressive, the collection revisits the splendour of vintage italian ingredients and derives its name from the precious texture of a fabric laden with timeless perfection and modern possibility. Full bodied and sensual against the skin, the mists of the Velvet Collection evoke these captivating qualities with every application.
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From the basic straight line to the crazy retro cat-eye, we’ve got 10 eyeliner looks that you must try now |
We know what you're thinking: I can barely draw a straight line, let alone a winged tip. Are we right or are we right? Well that's where eye makeup guru Taylor Chang-Babaian comes in. She shares details on how to hold the brush, keep your hand steady, and achieve the more daring looks -- all on your first try. |
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With these genius makeup tricks that'll shave years off your face painlessly, you can officially take Botox off your wish list |
Turns out you can actually use makeup to create the allusion of having a younger face. All you need are these easy tips on how to lift your eyes, contour your cheekbones, and more. Check out the expert-approved tricks now. |
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You won't have to deal with another frizzy, dull, fill-in-the-blank hair day again. See our 5 surefire bad-hair-day solutions now |
Do your co-workers think you're a huge Giants fan because you wear your baseball cap all year round -- but you're really just hiding your bad hair? We've got the secrets to fix all your bad hair day issues. You know, so you don't have to wear that hat on non-game days again. |
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Introducing:
M·A·C Metal-X
Available December 26, 2011 through January 19, 2011
Iris Apfel for M·A·C
Available January 5, 2012 through February 9, 2012
M·A·C Mineralize Skincare
Available January 5, 2012 in the permanent collection
M·A·C, Naturally
Available January 5, 2012 through February 9, 2012
Available January 5, 2012 through February 9, 2012
M·A·C METAL-X
Platinum pop…Gold groove…Silver shimmer…after a smashing debut in Winter 2007, a treasure chest of precious metals is back at your disposal with M·A·C Metal-X Cream Shadow, a cutting-edge formula that transforms powdery cream into liquid metal before your very eyes – on your very eyes (or cheeks, brow bone, décolletage…anywhere a multi-dimensional metal effect is desired). Created with a new mélange of pigments that allow superior blendability and spreadability, this luxurious highlighter goes from medium to high intensity coverage in a simple one-stroke application. Whether you’re into heavy metal or just a fleck of gilded foil, this molten magic is sure to elevate any look with its extreme brilliance, shine and dimension.
Platinum pop…Gold groove…Silver shimmer…after a smashing debut in Winter 2007, a treasure chest of precious metals is back at your disposal with M·A·C Metal-X Cream Shadow, a cutting-edge formula that transforms powdery cream into liquid metal before your very eyes – on your very eyes (or cheeks, brow bone, décolletage…anywhere a multi-dimensional metal effect is desired). Created with a new mélange of pigments that allow superior blendability and spreadability, this luxurious highlighter goes from medium to high intensity coverage in a simple one-stroke application. Whether you’re into heavy metal or just a fleck of gilded foil, this molten magic is sure to elevate any look with its extreme brilliance, shine and dimension.
Cyber - Metallic silver with silver pearl
Fusion Gold - Light pinky beige with gold pearl
Gold Carbon - Metallic taupe
Palladium - Metallic ash
Red Hot Copper - Warm copper
Rusty - Dirty peach gold
Venetian Tarnish - Golden tarnished bronze
Vintage Coin - Metallic olive green
Virgin Silver - White with silver pearl
IRIS APFEL FOR M·A·C
A colour collection inspired by a rare bird who has always been ahead of her time, Mrs. Iris Apfel. Subject of her own exhibit at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and larger-than-life star, Apfel boldly mixed flea market finds with haute couture decades before doing it was considered de rigueur. M·A·C presents Lipsticks, Beauty Powder and Eye Shadows with as much fabulous flair and joie de vivre as the woman who helped create it.
A colour collection inspired by a rare bird who has always been ahead of her time, Mrs. Iris Apfel. Subject of her own exhibit at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and larger-than-life star, Apfel boldly mixed flea market finds with haute couture decades before doing it was considered de rigueur. M·A·C presents Lipsticks, Beauty Powder and Eye Shadows with as much fabulous flair and joie de vivre as the woman who helped create it.
Pink Pigeon - Bright cleanest pink (matte)
Scarlet Ibis - Bright orange-red (matte)
Party Parrot - Bright red-pink (matte)
Flamingo - Light milky bright coral (lustre)
Morange - Loudmouth orange (amplified)
$14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN
L I P P E N C I L
Entertain Me - Clearly orange
Embrace Me - Vivid pinkish fuchsia
Redd - Clearly red
$14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN
S M A L L E Y E S H A D O W
Silver Gull - Blue grey with sparkle (velvet)
Robin’s Egg - Mid-tone teal (matte)
Diamond Dove - Deep grey brown (matte)
Early Bird - Bright coral (matte)
Howzat - Deep grey with silver sparkle (satin)
$15.00 U.S./$18.00 CDN
OPULASH M A S C A R A
Bad, Bad, Black Black
$15.00 U.S./$18.00 CDN
I M P E C C A B L E B R O W P E N C I L
Taupe Mid-tone dirty taupe
15.00 U.S./$18.00 CDN
E Y E P E N C I L
Ebony Soft black
$14.00 U.S./$17.00 CDN
B E A U T Y P O W D E R
Too Chic Soft peachy cream with fine shimmer
$23.00 U.S./$27.50 CDN
N A I L L A C Q U E R
Oriele Orange Bright orange coral (crème)
Toco Toucan Bright blue fuchsia (crème)
Sandpiper Creamy pale stone beige (crème)
$15.00 U.S./$18.00.00 CDN
Iris Apfel for M·A·C Available January 5, 2012 through February 9, 2012
M·A·C MINERALIZE SKINCARE
Making its debut, Mineralize Skincare with our ionized Super-Duo Charged Water technology! The collection includes Mineralize Charged Water Cleanser, which gently removes makeup without scrubbing or massaging, leaving skin clear and conditioned. Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Gel, a rich and creamy, superlight and hydrating gel. And for those eyes begging for a boost: Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Eye Cream, to instantly minimizes dark circles and puffiness. Plus, two must haves: Mineralize Charged Water Face and Body Lotion and Mineralize Charged Water.
Making its debut, Mineralize Skincare with our ionized Super-Duo Charged Water technology! The collection includes Mineralize Charged Water Cleanser, which gently removes makeup without scrubbing or massaging, leaving skin clear and conditioned. Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Gel, a rich and creamy, superlight and hydrating gel. And for those eyes begging for a boost: Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Eye Cream, to instantly minimizes dark circles and puffiness. Plus, two must haves: Mineralize Charged Water Face and Body Lotion and Mineralize Charged Water.
Mineralize Charged Water Cleanser
$23.00 U.S./$27.50 CDN
Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Gel
$37.00 U.S./$44.50 CDN
Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Eye Cream
$35.00 U.S./$42.00 CDN
Mineralize Charged Water Face And Body Lotion
$32.00 U.S./$38.50 CDN
Mineralize Charged Water Revitalizing Energy
$22.00 U.S./$26.50 CDN
M·A·C Mineralize Skincare Available January 5, 2012 in the permanent collection
M·A·C, NATURALLY
Hey, Nature Girl! For a look that is simple, sensuous and understatedly sexy, here are nothing-to-hide hues that make you look fresh, relaxed, gloriously “undone.” Brilliantly sheer, high-mineral Skinfinish make your look fresh-as-the-sun radiant. Lipsticks and Lipglasses lushly tinted to reflect the wholesome. Eye Pencils with a touch of jojoba, mango and meadowfoam seed oils. M·A·C, Naturally is just what you need to do your own thing and keep your look, dreamily, down to earth…
Hey, Nature Girl! For a look that is simple, sensuous and understatedly sexy, here are nothing-to-hide hues that make you look fresh, relaxed, gloriously “undone.” Brilliantly sheer, high-mineral Skinfinish make your look fresh-as-the-sun radiant. Lipsticks and Lipglasses lushly tinted to reflect the wholesome. Eye Pencils with a touch of jojoba, mango and meadowfoam seed oils. M·A·C, Naturally is just what you need to do your own thing and keep your look, dreamily, down to earth…
Redhead Gold to Salmon Pink Degrade
Blonde Soft Pink to Rose Degrade
$28.00 U.S./$33.50 CDN
M I N E R A L I Z E B L U S H
Subtle Breeze Blue pink
Fresh Honey Warm apricot
Early Morning Peachy pink
$22.00 U.S./$26.50 CDN
M I N E R A L I Z E E Y E S H A D O W
Daylight Peach with dirty blue lavender veining
In The Sun Gold with violet veining
Summer Haze Palest gold with deeper gold veining
Cloudy Afternoon Cream with gold,
grey and pink veining
Twilight Falls Cool brown with bronze veining
$20.00 U.S./$24.00 CDN
E Y E P E N C I L
Ebony Soft black
Coffee Muted brown
$14.00 U.S./$17.00 CDN
Z O O M F A S T B L A C K L A S H
Zoom Fast Black Lash Carbon black
$15.00 U.S./$18.00 CDN
L I P S T I C K
A Perfect Day Light neutral pink (amplified)
Beach Sand Light tan (cremesheen)
Sweet Sunrise Light neutral peach pink (lustre)
Pillow Talk Mid-tone rosy nude (cremesheen)
$14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN
L I P G L A S S
The Wee Coquette Naked neutral pink
Fresh Air Light pink
Naked Space Creamy mid-tone nude peach
Hot Spell Bronze with multicoloured pearl
$14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN
B R U S H E S
187 Duo Fibre Face
$42.00 U.S./$50.50 CDN
286 Duo Fibre Tapered Blending
$30.00 U.S./$36.50 CDN
M·A·C, Naturally Available January 5, 2012 through February 9, 2012
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