It's official: Pink is back, and some argue it's the new red! Makeup artists John Fussell and Jane McKay both agree that pink is a youthful, healthy color that can look great on everyone. "Color has no age discrimination," Fussell says. But like red, pink takes on many intensities and undertones, so before you shell out more dough for this trend, take the quiz to find out which shades were made for you. Lip color quiz

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March 12, 2008  |   9:03 PM  |  102 Comments

We soaked up the backstage scene at Fashion Week to bring you our favorite and least favorite hair and makeup looks. Plus, find out how to make our top picks more street-friendly. Runway photos

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February 20, 2008  |   5:02 PM  |  12 Comments

We asked hair, makeup and nail artists backstage at Fashion Week for their best kept secrets. Read on to find tips that will help add a little runway glamour to your signature style. Backstage tips

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February 19, 2008  |   5:02 PM  |  39 Comments

Pro makeup artist Molly Stern says primers are meant to serve as a layer between skin and foundation to create a more even surface. But not everyone needs them. "The best candidate for them would be someone who is very oily or has a lot of scarring from acne," she says. See primers

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February 1, 2008  |   1:02 PM  |  18 Comments

Models swagger down the runway wearing some really insane makeup looks -- and that made us wonder. Could a real woman pull off these fashion week trends? View the looks

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January 11, 2008  |   8:01 AM  |  21 Comments

Too scared to wear turquoise on your lids? Never fear. Celebrity makeup artist Molly Stern says, "Eyeliner is a great product for breaking 'complexion' rules, particularly if you're dealing with jewel tones." Take the quiz to find out your best colors and get pro tips on enhancing your eyes with them. Eyeliner quiz

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January 10, 2008  |   5:01 PM  |  91 Comments

So we challenge you to pair your favorite stars with their perfectly lacquered lips all before time runs out. Play the game

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December 13, 2007  |   5:12 PM  |  20 Comments

We had 12 beauty-junkie members of our Total Beauty Squad test out so-called lengthening and volumizing mascaras. Their verdict: You could spend a fortune on the best -- but you don't have to. Their findings

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October 1, 2007  |   1:10 PM  |  18 Comments

We had 10 women test mineral foundations and judge quality based on look, feel and packaging. (To play fair, we removed or covered labels and logos.) Each tester received a more natural brand marked Product A and a less natural brand marked Product B. The natural quality of the products was judged by Total Beauty editors based on product ingredients. Find out which makeup fared best. View winners

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October 1, 2007  |  12:10 PM  |  32 Comments

No need to do a full makeup reboot when you need to go from the office to a swanky dinner. We asked makeup pros how to go from a basic everyday face to a sophisticated night look by adding a few (three, to be exact) new products. Change Your Look

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September 27, 2007  |   6:09 PM  |  16 Comments

Total Beauty's makeup tips and tricks are the answer to all your foundation, mascara, eye shadow, and blush questions. If you've ever seen a look on someone, be it a celebrity or girl-on-the-street, and wondered how you could do it at home, you've come to the right place. The art of makeup application has never been easier with our how-to and do-it-yourself articles and videos. These resources will provide you with all the information you need to get exactly the look you're going for - be it forties sophistication, the eighties drama, seventies playfulness, or natural girl-next-door.



In addition to bringing you makeup tips, Total Beauty also offers you comprehensive information on the latest beauty products and complete beauty news coverage. Our articles will help you learn to apply makeup, understand what products will work best for your skin type, and to pick colors that will suit your complexion. All you have to do to get a fabulous, professionally-applied look is to follow our step-by-step beauty and makeup tips.

Use the beauty guides we offer at Total Beauty to accentuate your favorite features, streamline your makeup routine, or try something new. You will be able to get exactly the look you're going for with our makeup dos, don'ts, tips and tricks, videos, and much, much more.

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