http://www.totalbeauty.com All Total Beauty Editorial Content http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Creepy-News-Average-Woman-Has-500-Chemicals-on-Her-Body Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:36:51 GMT I guess I shouldn't be that shocked, but it's still pretty weird to think that on an average day, we've got more than 500 chemicals hanging out on our bodies, according to this research. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Got-Adult-Acne-Weve-Got-Help Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:36:38 GMT You know, acne is all well and good for teenagers (especially since I'm not one anymore), but adults just shouldn't have to deal with it, don't you agree? Sadly, nature does not, since almost half of adults over 25 have some acne, according to The International Dermal Institute. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Five-Steps-to-a-Perfect-HeadtoToe-Holiday-Look Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:11:16 GMT I just got my first e-vite of the season for a holiday party, yay! I've dropped my LBD off at the cleaners and picked up my hostess gift, now it's time to focus on the most important part -- me! (Please note the sarcasm in this last sentence; of course I'm not the no. 1 aspect of a party, just in the top 3 or so.) nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/What-Celebrities-Lie-About-their-Age Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:32:08 GMT Prepare yourself, because I'm about to drop a major bombshell on you: Celebrities lie about their age! Has your core been shaken, do you need a moment? nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Tarte-Contest-Winners Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:15 GMT Congratulations to the following six lucky ladies who have won the tarte femme naturale eye palette and tarte lifted natural eye primer with Firmitol! nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Has-Sammy-Sosa-Taken-Skin-Lightening-Way-Too-Far Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:02:52 GMT I'm sure you've seen these before and after shots of Sammy Sosa making the rounds on the Internet. Sosa claims that a product he uses to soften his skin is responsible for making it lighter as well. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Are-Wen-Infomercials-Telling-the-Truth Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:49:03 GMT I tend to turn a blind eye to infomercials -- anything from a blade-less shaving razor (yeah, that sounds effective) to trading your gold for cash (they really expect you to mail in your jewelry on blind faith!?) sounds like a big four letter word to me. Yeah. S-C-A-M. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/15-Products-that-Will-Transform-Your-Body Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:25:57 GMT All right, I know what you're thinking: "Uh, hello, it's winter, no one is seeing my body for a good five months, what do I need body-fixing products for?" But seriously, hear me out. A lot of these products -- like miracle-working stretch mark creams and cellulite reducers -- take some time to work. So if you start using them now, then come spring you'll be looking fab from the neck down and ready to face bathing suit season with confidence (keeping up with your exercise and diet are necessary too, but I'll leave that to my girls over at Healthy Living). nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/15-Ways-to-Beat-the-Rush-and-Shop-Smarter-this-Season Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:52:39 GMT The pumpkins and candy corn have been tossed, and now its time to move on to more pressing matters: holiday shopping. Sure, you could wait until after Thanksgiving and battle the crush of people at the mall OR you could check out these tips to easier, stress-free shopping. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Are-Chanel-Products-Worth-the-Splurge Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:03:38 GMT For some of you (alright, some of us), the gorgeous Chanel packaging is reason alone to spend more than $50 on a powder compact. But some of us (fine, fine, you) need a little more than that to make these chic products splurge-worthy. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/The-13-Craziest-Celebrity-Dos Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:16:17 GMT No, this is not a story devoted to Lady Gaga (although she certainly is worthy of a mention). Plenty of celebrities have sported some way out-there hairdos. Now I'm all for risk-taking, I've been sporting this crazy 'do as of late, but some of these looks are so bizarre that you have to wonder what the heck they were thinking. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Christi-Harris-Contest-Winners Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:20:13 GMT Congratulations to the following 10 lucky ladies who have won their very own Christi Harris Precision Brow Planing Systems! The kit includes everything you need for beautiful brows: The Precision Brow Planer, Adda Brow, Color Blend Trio, Duo Diffuser and five Professional Quality Brushes. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Scared-to-Color-Your-Hair-at-Home-Get-Help-Here Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:16:17 GMT Call me a wimp, but I find at-home hair color pretty intimidating. I look at all the boxes and the little shade charts and see the long list of instructions and I just know that my klutzy self will botch something up along the way. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Ulta-vs-Sephora-Which-Store-Do-You-Like-Best Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:05:37 GMT Most of the debates I see on the TotalBeauty.com message boards are centered around which brands or products readers like or hate most (they're what inspired this list of most controversial products), but this week's dispute is about two beauty stores -- Ulta and Sephora. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Do-You-Still-Get-Pedicures-When-Its-Cold-Outside Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:09:21 GMT My feet are firmly encased in boots for the next couple months, but I still can't seem to give up pampering my toes. Even though I'm the only one who will see them, I still keep my feet in decent condition during the fall and winter. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/CounterIntuitive-Beauty-Advice-Why-You-SHOULD-Moisturize-Oily-Skin Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:47:00 GMT It might sound weird, but it's totally true: even if you have super oily skin, you should still use moisturizer. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Christi-Harris-Contest Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:39:00 GMT In this EXCLUSIVE Total Beauty contest, we're giving away Christi Harris Precision Brow Planing Systems to TEN lucky Facebook and Twitter fans! The kit includes everything you need for beautiful brows: The Precision Brow Planer, Adda Brow, Color Blend Trio, Duo Diffuser and five Professional Quality Brushes. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Eyelash-Growing-Products-MiracleWorkers-or-All-Hype Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:36:43 GMT Some might consider me a pessimist, but I think I'm more of a realist. So whenever I hear about "miracle eyelash-growing creams," my bs radar perks up. True, there are products that can re-grow hair with varying degrees of success, but I still have my doubts, especially about some of the non-prescription products. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/12-Best-Foundations-Under-15 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:37:01 GMT Ask any makeup artist and they'll tell you the same thing: never skimp on foundation. Why? Well, like it's name implies, this product is literally the foundation of your makeup look, and if it's not quality and doesn't make your skin look flawless, then all the other makeup in the world isn't going to give you a perfect look. nonadult http://www.totalbeauty.com/editors_blogs/Get-Help-for-Your-Biggest-Hair-and-Skin-Problems Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:46:17 GMT Now, let me make this clear: when I say "big problems," I don't mean a broken nail or frizzy hair (although those can suck when you've got an important day ahead of you, but let's get a little perspective here). No, I actually mean "big problems," the kind that aren't easily solved and may require professional help. nonadult