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07.14.125 Best At-Home Beauty Treatments Not all spa treatments are worth it. See the DIY beauty treatments that are better than what the pros can do now This is a TotalBeauty.com health and beauty article Who doesn't love relaxing with new age-y music playing in the background while a professional pampers you silly? But while we all may love going to the spa, paying for those relaxing, rejuvenating treatments is a different matter. Enter these at-home products that work just as well as those spendy spa experiences. Experts and salon owners share their favorite DIY products on the market. See their picks
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05.04.1215 Best Eye Makeup Primers Get your makeup to last longer than ever with these top reader-rated primers This is a TotalBeauty.com eye makeup article As any makeup artist will tell you, "It's a crime not to prime!" And this is especially true when it comes to eye makeup primers. The signs of not using one are easy to spot -- smudged, creased eyeshadow and runny eyeliner, anyone? Don't be an eye makeup offender and give one of these top-rated primers a try. Get reviews No. 15: Paula Dorf Eye Primer, $25 TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.8 Great for "brides, prom-goers, and ...
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02.12.11Joico K-Pak Color TherapyAs previously discussed on Hair On The Brain, one of my all-time favorite secret weapon hair products is Joico K-Pak Deep Penetrating Reconstructor, so I was excited to try out Joico's K-Pak Color Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner. Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Shampoo is great for those with color treated hair or if you're simply looking for a moisturizing, gentle shampoo. My hair is dry mid-shaft through the ends, but gets oily at the roots since I work out, so I need to shampoo that cleanses well but doesn't dry out my hair. This shampoo works really well on my fine ...
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02.06.11Beer Vs WangLast night the unthinkable happened. Beer spilled all over my Alexander Wang Diego! And on my lace-up wedge Madewell boots. And on my jeans, my t-shirt, coat, scarf... Um, yeah. It was basically a beertastrophe. When I came home, damp with beer and regret, I was sort of freaking about having a permanent beer stain on my handbag. (Also worried about the boots, but seriously. WANG.) I forced myself to let both pieces dry over night to see the level of damage, and this morning I cleaned them with Apple Brand Leather Cleaner. They immediately looked like new! The beer stain is ...
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02.02.11Gift of The Pefect ShaveDo you think on again/off again g.f. Vanessa Hudgens is getting Zac Efron anything for Valentine's Day? Or how about Kristen Stewart? Wonder what she's getting Robert Pattinson... Yeah. In case you haven't been inside a store since the day after Christmas, let me be the first to inform you that Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Sometimes it's hard to figure out what to buy for a guy... Depending on the man, shoes, jewelry, candy--all out. But the new Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D 1250 electric razor is a great option because it has a dual purpose: It makes your guy ...
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01.16.11Paula’s Choice RESIST Moisturizer & SerumI've read a bunch of reviews of Paula's Choice products, and I know Paula Begoun has a cult-like following of people who are obsessed and literally Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Her. (Full disclosure, I haven't read her books, but I have read a lot of what she says on her site!) As with any decent product line, it's going to work well for some and bomb for others because everyone's skin is different. From what I've read, though, a lot of Paula's Choice products get major raves. And truly my skin has loved everything I've tried from ...
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12.28.10Hairspray Wars: L’Oreal Elnett Vs Oribe SuperfineHair On The Brain reader "so..." (love her screen name!) recently said this in the comments of my How To: NYE Party Hair post: "k…i’ve heard all the rave reviews about l’oreal elnette. even went out and tried it. ... and i can’t use it because i swear it is old lady smell bottled. sorry. i just can’t make it work." I feel so's pain. The main criticism about L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray is the "old lady scent". Pretty much every review I've ever read mentions the awful smell. It is pretty bad, but if you use ...
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12.14.10December Favorite ThingsIs the phrase "Favorite Things" trademarked by Oprah now, you think? Hmmzz. Did you guys watch the Oprah/Barbra Walters interview? It was weirdly fascinating. And of course, Barbara made Oprah cry. Anyway. Here are some of HOTB's Favorite Things for December! First up, the archive leather boot from Madewell. It's the perfect flat boot. It's not too flat, it's lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all day. The leather is high quality and it hits at just the right spot--high enough on the leg. It can be dressed up or down. As with all Madewell shoes, size down at least ...
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12.11.10Calvin Klein Beauty and Euphoria FragranceAwards season officially kicked off Monday November 29th with Euphoria Calvin Klein as a sponsor of IFP’s 20th Annual Gotham Film Awards held at Cipriani Wall Street. A-list star attendees included Anne Hathaway, Leighton Meester, Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, and more! Oscar winning actress, Hillary Swank, received the Female Tribute, presented by Euphoria Calvin Klein. I recently got to test out Calvin Klein Beauty Perfume and Calvin Klein Euphoria Perfume. Both fragrances are perfect for the holiday season! Beauty is a mix of neo-lily, jasmine, and cedarwood. It's a sophisticated, floral scent that's just right for daytime. ...
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12.09.10How To: Deal With RosaceaI'm super excited to review my new favorite product, Paula's Choice 1% BHA Lotion! But first, let's talk a bit about rosacea. You've probably heard about rosacea (or might have even been diagnosed), but don’t fully understand what it is. Don’t feel bad! The medical community doesn't fully understand what rosacea is or how to get rid of it either. Awesome, right? But don’t freak out. And trust me, if you start reading too much on the Internet, it’s easy to freak. Basically, rosacea is a skin condition that an estimated 14 million Americans deal with. It begins ...
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