Let's just be blunt, shall we? Blow-dryers are not created equal. While all hot tools labeled as such eventually dry hair, it's the way in which they do so that sets them apart. Whether that means a sleek, lightweight design for a less achy arm by the end of your dry; or a futuristic number with so many add-ons that you could lose count, you're sure to encounter a handful of different hair dryer models that beg the question: Which is really the best?

While there's no good time for a breakout, the worst ones seem to come at the most inopportune times -- like when you're a wedding guest and bound to see an old flame or two, or worse, when it's your own wedding and you wake up to a blossoming red boulder under your skin. It's on those days that we thank our lucky stars for full coverage makeup and those who wield makeup brushes like a magic wand to banish zits. Yep, we're talking about YouTube stars who have bared it all in the name of showing us how to really cover acne with makeup.

Lip liners get a bad rap, probably because they make people think of that awful lined-lips-with-nude-lipstick look. But skipping a lip liner is a missed opportunity to make your lips look fuller and more defined. The best lip liners also keep your lipstick locked in place and prevents feathering. With so many options to choose from, it's easy to end up with a liner that doesn't deliver on its promises. So we narrowed them down to only the best lip liners -- as chosen by TotalBeauty readers -- to make you a believer.

You know your most extra friend? The one who needs two bags for toiletries and skin-care on vacation, who's never been to the grocery store without wearing concealer, who reserves a hot 45 minutes each morning just for doing makeup and hair?

For makeup junkies like us, Sephora is basically our version of Candy Land. Whenever we step inside one, we can't help but walk down each and every row and throw eye shadow after blush after concealer in our shopping baskets.