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I was reading an article about indicators of the struggling economy, and below is a quote from it:
"You’ve got that recession look in your eye. Total eye-makeup sales at supermarkets and drugstores were up 8.5% in the one-year period that ended on March 22. In that period, more than $260…
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Some might consider me a pessimist, but I think I'm more of a realist. So whenever I hear about "miracle eyelash-growing creams," my bs radar perks up. True, there are products that can re-grow hair with varying degrees of success, but I still have my doubts, especially about some of the non-prescription products.
I must admit though, in this instance I think my caution is only somewhat warranted. I've heard great things from people about Latisse -- and even some of the non-prescription products too. Check out a few of them below, do you think any are worth trying?
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Read More »As unapologetic mascara
junkies, we're always keeping an eye out for the next big
(voluminous) thing—and there were tons of new ones to check out
this season. We put them to the test.
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There are a lot of good mascaras out there (and plenty of bad ones too, like these), but there are only a few great ones. So which are they? That's what we asked TotalBeauty.com readers. And boy, did they respond! From their reviews we put together this list of the best mascaras of all time.
Check out the list below (click on any to see why they made the cut). You'll find: waterproof formulas, lengthening, curling and volumizing ones -- plus prices that range from dirt cheap to definite splurge. You're sure to find the right one for you!
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Blue might just be having a moment. From oceanic polish colors to recent avant-garde looks we saw on the runway in New York, perhaps there is a slight resurgence of the cool-toned shade as of late. Do you think that blue is cool but don't want to run the risk of looking totally '80s? Let's look at Jennifer Garner for inspiration. At the LA premiere of The Invention of Lying, Jennifer proved that blue doesn't have to look outdated or aging. The actress, who wore a smoky, muted version of the tone, paired the look with complementary pink cheeks and lips, keeping the palette from becoming too Smurfy. Read More »
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On the one hand, applying eye makeup seems like it should be easy. A little liner, shadow, mascara and you're done, right?
But on the other hand, it can be quite daunting. Which eyeliner is best for my eyes? Which shadow will give me a perfect smoky eye and which will just make me look like I lost a fistfight? Should I try the volumizing, lengthening or curling mascara? The possibilities are endless, and not always in a good way.
To help ease the anxiety that can come with trying to perfect your eye makeup and maximize your eyes' impact, try taking this quiz. Just a few quick questions stand between you and the perfect eye makeup routine for your face and lifestyle. I took it and now I not only feel more confident with my look, but I've shaved some time off my morning routine! (No more standing in front of the mirror with three different pallets trying to decide what'll look best, yay!)
Check out the sample question below, click on it to answer and finish the quiz. Hope it helps!
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Although you may think your brown eyes are common and plain, you are actually blessed to have brown eyes. Brown eyes can wear so many shades of eye shadow and go from smoky eyes for evening wear to a light and natural finish for day wear.
Not all brown eyes are created equal. There…
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I know we've got a few lipstick fans out there (some pretty vocal ones, actually), but for me, it's all about the eyes. From trying out a new mascara to finding the perfect shade of shadow to make my peepers pop (try saying that 10 times fast), you might say I'm a bit obsessed.
It doesn't help that there are a ton of awesome tips and tricks out there to fuel the obsession (or maybe it does? Let's face it, there are worse things to be obsessed with, right?). Check out some of my favorites below:
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Have you heard of the "Lipstick Index"? It's the idea that when the economy is bad, women buy more lipstick as a quick pick-me-up. It's proven true in the last few downturns, but now lipstick sales are down -- and eye makeup sales are up.
This means either a. We're not in a recession (my bank account strongly counters that theory) or b. Women are more into eye makeup than lipstick now.
I know I fit into this trend. I won't leave the house without mascara (and it has to be one of these), but I rarely wear lipstick, usually just lip balm or one of my many glosses. What do you think? Are women more into eye makeup now? If so, then you're sure to find these tips and products pretty fab:
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