TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5* Why it's great: TotalBeauty.com readers love these lipsticks because they have "good staying power," as well as a "creamy and non-drying" formula. With a variety of colors ranging from a deep red wine to a light beige, you'll want to carry them everywhere.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9* Why it's great: We can relate to the YSL-devoted reader who states, "my lashes are my prized possession." The fact that this highly-rated product "never clumps, doesn't smudge easily and makes lashes look long and curled," is why so many readers claim this is the best mascara they've ever used. One reader declares it's "the only mascara you need for that gorgeous faux-lash look."
Who doesn't like to splurge every now and then? There's something so satisfying about stopping by Saks (and Barneys and Neiman Marcus …) and leaving with an impeccably wrapped package. The thrill of a big purchase never gets old.
While a Chanel handbag requires serious saving, a Chanel eyeliner still gives you the glamour of the logo -- not to mention the lovely box and luxurious formula -- with a price that requires less budgeting.
As many celebrity stylists will tell you, the secret to dressing well is to invest in a mix of high- and low-end pieces. Likewise, the perfect beauty regimen consists of easy-on-the-wallet staples alongside these lavish, reader-approved products that make you feel like you've died and gone to makeup counter heaven.