We had the chance to sit down with Chuck Hezekiah, national makeup artist for Maybelline New York, who told us how to get perfect, clump-free lashes with almost any mascara. Read on to find out exactly how your mascara can work in more ways than one to save you time, guesswork and money. View tips

Okay, so none of these women were ever ugly, but all of them used hair, makeup and even surgery to go from blah to stunning throughout their careers. Here we present our gallery of the most noticeable celebrity transformations. Do you like their original look or their new one better? See celebrities

We've heard complaints about foundation ranging from too heavy and drying to too light and oily, not to mention "too few shades" and "too expensive." So we made a list of the foundations that garnered praise from TotalBeauty.com members. Check out which brands and formulas got the most consumer stamps of approval and consider whether you should switch to something new. Best foundations

Not too hard or soft, these lip liners appealed to TotalBeauty.com editors and members for a variety of really good reasons. Find out if you should upgrade the pencil you have at home or add another color to your collection. (Did we miss your favorite? Write a review to bump up its status!) See reviews

Before you make up your next face, there are 10 crucial no-nos we'd like you to know so you don't end up on this list. To ensure your efforts aren't wasted, we asked celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles to share her expert beauty tips on nipping these common mistakes in the bud. Get tips

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You'd think that with a team of makeup artists at their disposal, celebrities would always leave the house looking flawless. But from the look of these photos, some of them may need to rethink their makeup choices. Check out these stars' best and worst looks, side by side. It's a perfect reminder that we all, even celebrities, have good and bad beauty days. See makeup

It's a common scenario: You put on your makeup in the morning and it looks flawless. Then around lunchtime you glance in the mirror and notice your faded, creased eyelids. Want to break the cycle? Start your day with one of these shadows, all of which survived the 9-to-5 grind with flying colors (aka no creasing). See shadows

Actress Penelope Cruz's deep, jewel-toned cat eyes add a seductive touch to her classic, Old Hollywood-inspired style. Learn how to copy her eyes for your next evening out with tips from the makeup artist behind the look, Rachel Goodwin. How-to tips

Actress Jennifer Garner always manages to look healthy, well-rested and stunning on the red carpet, despite being a mom, wife and celebrity full-time. Makeup artist Matin, who applied the look, tells you how to recreate her glowing skin, sparkling eyes and warm pink lips in three easy steps. How-to tips