The Best Foundations

when it comes to foundation, we all have our requirements, we all know what we like and what we don't like, and one thing is for sure: if we're searching for something new, a good recommendation is always welcomed!

check out what real women found to be the best in the following foundations from some of the best-known brands.

TotalBeauty.com content:

Makeup: Gold Medal-Worthy Foundations

One of these 14 crowd pleasers from Revlon, Prescriptives, MAC and more could give your skin a flawless finish -- sans airbrush experts

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

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look of the day: Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross looked pretty in pink as she attended the 4th Annual Pink Party to benefit Cedars-Sinai women's cancer research held in Santa Monica, CA.

in a dress by David Meister, Marcia Cross relied on her sky-high Louboutins to help her get a better look at the models on the catwalk. "it's just so vital that we band together and try to find cures and be committed to our mammograms and prevention," the Desperate Houeswives star declared when asked about the significance of the event.





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review: L'Oreal Bare Naturale Mascara

if your look is more natural or you have days that makeup is the last thing you want to put on, consider L'Oreal's newest mascara, Bare Naturale.

this mineral-based mascara goes on smoothly and ever so delicately to define and give your lashes added color and length.

when i used this, i was impressed with how soft my lashes were after it dried. i knew i was wearing mascara, but i could also feel a huge difference in how my lashes were to the touch.

i also gave this mascara to some friends, and one of them doesn't wear makeup (gasp!-- but i still love her), and she loved it! "it is the perfect mascara for my lashes", she said. "it makes my eyes appear brighter, but doesn't look fake". another thing she loved: it came off easily when she washed her face.

i found this as well, and actually took a day (when i didn't leave the house) to purposely only wear this mascara and some lipgloss. strange for me....but on the up side, i did notice how natural-but-better my lashes looked!

find L'Oreal Bare Natural Mascara at your local drugstore and visit lorealparis.com for more information.

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Gossip Girl: Leighton Meester Singing!

breaking news all you Gossip Girl Fans....

if you didn't know, Leighton Meester is planning to record an album! she told Access Hollywood, "it’s so cool because it’s a completely different creative process, (than television). from beginning to end it’s yours and you make it...you can see the finished product."
below is her cover of Bette Davis Eyes.

f.y.i, this isn't a music video, just a slideshow of pics along with the song. enjoy!





so what do you think?!

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Giveaway: Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv

Estee Lauder introduced Re-Nutriv Creme in 1958 and now, new technology has improved on this, reaching a breakthrough with the formula.

with the new Re-Nutriv Ultimate Youth Eye Creme, containing a Youth Molecule- derived from the anti-oxidant Resveratrol- findings have shown that the Youth Molecule more than doubles the survival rate of skin cells.

this revolutionary, soon to be launched product will preview on ideeli, the first invitation-only online shopping community. they are thrilled to celebrate Estée Lauder’s rich history and latest breakthrough by offering five lucky winners a giveaway duo which includes: the Re-Nutriv Ultimate Youth Creme duo (value of $350 combined) with an exclusive online event this week!

so how to enter, you ask?

simply visit ideeli.com and enter the invitation code renutriv for access to enter.

fill in your info and you'll be the member of an exclusive online shopping site (that also offers HUGE discounts on designer goodies)!

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