These products might seduce with their flashy outer shells, but they also get rave reviews from readers Get products

It seems the second that princess-cut diamond is slipped on your finger you're expected to launch into full-force bridal mode. Well-meaning friends and family ask you about the date, venue, and of course, the dress. To say it's overwhelming would be a huge understatement. See countdown

They say you only have one shot at a first impression, so while you might be an energetic, fun-loving person on the inside, your look could be screaming the opposite. Don't let your appearance wrongly dictate how people perceive you, especially when you have a personality that shines. Match up your inner beauty with your outer look now, by taking this quiz to find out which affordable beauty products you should be using. Take quiz

Ah Facebook, perhaps one of the greatest websites ever created, well besides TotalBeauty.com (of course) -- shameless, we know. Started by some computer science nerds at Harvard, the little-social-networking-site-that-could quickly expanded to become everyone's favorite destination for distraction. People love it for a variety of reasons, which is probably why it has been such a huge cultural phenomenon. Where else can you keep up with friends and family, spy on ex-boyfriends, network or even see how many pounds the prom queen gained since high school? Whether you joined to build virtual farms (no judgment), or if you're like us and just wanted another place to gab about beauty products and makeup trends; you aren't alone in your obsessive adoration of the site. See pages

'Tis the season for de-cluttering, so as you start to clear out closets and drawers, think about spring cleaning your beauty products too. (And while you're at it, take this quiz to see if your makeup bag is a mess -- it may be time to give your stash of goodies a total overhaul.) While some beauty products might have served you well in colder months, as the temperatures rise and trends shift, there are certainly items that you should repurpose -- and some hot, must-have beauty products you should buy. See tips

Everyone loves when Oprah does her annual "Favorite Things" episode, which is exactly why it has become the talk show queen's most-watched show. The gift-packed hour that airs during the holiday season (with an occasional bonus summer segment) showcases an assortment of things from high-end refrigerators equipped with LCD TVs to expensive beauty products that make great gifts for loved ones -- if you're fortunate enough to have Oprah's paycheck, that is. See favorite things

From celebrity makeup artists to the beauty blogger next door, here are some of our favorite people to follow on Twitter See Tweeters

Every self-respecting beauty junkie knows the feeling. You hear or read about the latest "must-have" beauty product and suddenly you're making excuses to leave the office, the house, the bar exam to hightail it to the nearest CVS or Sephora. It's an addiction people! But hey, at least it's legal. See products

Harness your inner beauty by doing good. These charitable organizations and beauty products are working to make the world a better place See Charities

Contrary to popular belief or what the scandalous coverage of MTV Spring Break might imply, a week of fun in the sun is a necessary indulgence for everyone after a tedious winter -- not just those lucky college students. With that mature and responsible (note the slightly bitter tone) comment stated -- get ready party people: it's vacation time! See travel products