Take this true/false quiz to see how good your hair manners are |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article Should you tell your stylist if you don't like your haircut? How much should you tip? Can you expect to get a free bang trim? Take this quiz to get all these burning questions and more answered. |
Stop grease and shine with oil-controlling makeup and skin care |
 If you have oily skin, you know it can be tough to prevent mid-day shine and keep grease at bay. Here, our fellow oily skin readers share feedback on the products that keep them looking matte all day. |
No. 12: Prescriptives Virtual Matte Oil-Control Makeup, $32.50 |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8* |
 Readers say this foundation "doesn't get shiny after a whole day of wear or a night of partying..." |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8* |
 One reader says: "I use to have to touch up with powder during the day because of shine, now [that I use this] I don't..." |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8* |
 Although it's pricey, readers say it's worth it because it "doesn't feel greasy or heavy, doesn't clog pores and makes skin look flawless..." |
| These hits, from channels like QVC and HSN, have our readers running for the phone |
 We've all done it: you can't sleep, turn on the TV, watch a spokesperson rave about some new makeup, and the next thing you know you're pulling out your credit card. Problem is, not all of those late-night impulse buys are that great. However, after checking out this list of the top "as seen on TV" makeup, you'll know what's worth the splurge. |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4* |
 "It gives me the most dramatic and thick lashes, and makes them look so long..." |
| No. 11: Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup/Foundation, $24.50 |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9* |
 "It is a snap to apply, lasts a long time, doesn't look cakey or dry and really appears natural..." |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.2* |
 "This is my go-to foundation whenever I am in a hurry and... don't have time for a full face of makeup..." |
Find the best makeup for your personal style with this quiz |
 Are you obsessed with the new neon trend or are you more of a stick-to-what-works kinda gal? Take this quiz to find out what kind of makeup fashionista you are and in turn you'll get customized makeup tips and product recommendations that'll help keep your beauty needs satisfied. |
Want gorgeous skin? Start by making sure you don't commit any of these skin-damaging crimes |
 We hate to get preachy on you, but if you want your skin to look great well into your 80s, you'll follow this advice, courtesy of dermatologists and skin care experts. When asked what the worst possible things for our skin are, these topped their lists. So now, repeat after us, "thou shalt not"... |
Was Nars Orgasm blush no. 1? Or did another blush beat it? Find out! |
 A good blush gives a lit-from-within, healthy-looking glow, something we all strive for with our makeup. A bad blush gives a streaky, sparkly, clownish look -- not attractive. Luckily, TotalBeauty.com readers have tried tons of blushes, and here we share their favorites. Give them a try, they guarantee you wont look like you're auditioning for the circus. |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9 |
 It "was perfect for that just-in-from-the-cold flush" and the blushes "last all day." |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9 |
 Readers say this blush is "very natural looking... it's nearly impossible to make yourself look clownish with it." |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1 |
 This blush's greatest asset: its staying power. "I apply it at 5 a.m. and it still looks great at 8 p.m.," one reader says. |
Take this quiz to find out which lipstick shade reflects your personal taste |
 Soft on the inside yet bold on the outside, highly pigmented lip colors can speak volumes about your personality -- before you've uttered a word. Find out which shade of the beauty editor- and consumer-favorite MAX Factor Vivid Impact Lipcolor you should be wearing. |
Readers and Bloggers share their favorite tricks for playing up our flirtiest features |
 Oh, those eyes! Those lips! Keep all eyes fixed on your gorgeous face with these alluring tips and tricks from TotalBeauty.com's glam-savvy readers and bloggers. |
In a sea of styling aids, these 13 are tops |
 Curly-haired ladies, the search is over. According to TotalBeauty.com editors and users, these products successfully tame, soften and sculpt curls to their finest, Botticelli-esque state. Read on to find out which conditioners and styling aids will finally get you to stop calling your hair "kinky," "frizzy" or (gasp!) "shapeless." |
What clumped, what ran and what truly transformed our real-woman testers |
 We had 12 beauty-junkie readers test out so-called lengthening and volumizing mascaras. Their verdict: You could spend a fortune on the best -- but you don't have to. |
Enter for your chance to win a $5,000 Sephora shopping spree - we're giving away two of 'em! |
 How much stuff could you buy with a $5,000 Sephora Shopping Spree? That's 263 Shu Uemura eyelash curlers. Or 43 T3 hair dryers. Or 50 Go Smile teeth whitening kits. So clearly you'd be winning a glee-inducing pile of beauty loot. So how do you enter to win? It's so easy, just head over to TotalBeauty.com, sign up for the newsletter and/or write a few product reviews. Click on the button for the full details. Good luck! |
Consider this the MacGyver guide to beauty. These "off-label" tricks will solve last-minute emergencies and more |
 Instead of chucking products that don't work quite like you had hoped, find out what else they can do for you. These tips, culled from blog confessions, expert advice and our own personal experiments, will have you reusing your makeup in no time, not to mention save you money and get you out of emergencies. |
