Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
| Pantene was all over the list, but did it nab the no. 1 spot? |
 What we all want: soft, silky, shiny hair. What we all need: to save some cash (especially these days). The solution: one of these drugstore hair conditioners. TotalBeauty.com readers say all the conditioners on this list gave them salon-worthy hair at bargain bin prices; it's the perfect combination! |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1 |
 "I get softness and amazing body from this conditioner ..." |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1 |
 "With just one wash my hair looked and felt better ..." |
| No. 12: Garnier Fructis Fortifying Body and Volume Conditioner, $14.99 |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1 |
 Readers say this lives up to its name. "This conditioner leaves my hair softer without bringing it down and making it look thinner ..." |
| You can pinch more than an inch of dimpled flesh in these regions |
 Here's what we know about cellulite: you can't "cure" it, women are more likely to have it, and it ain't pretty. What causes cellulite isn't as clear. Hormones and genetics definitely play a role (thanks, mom), but Howard Murad, M.D., and CEO/founder of Murad, Inc., says lifestyle factors that damage the skin or cause poor circulation, think: smoking, excess weight, a diet high in bad fats, alcohol, lack of exercise and overall poor health -- can also contribute. So we used these factors to find out what U.S. cities have the highest rates of cellulite risk factors. Find out if you live in one. |
Not a celebrity? Doesn't matter! We share how to make red carpet hair and makeup looks wearable for every day |
 Sure, it would be nice to walk the red carpet like Heidi Klum, Kim Kardashian or Drew Barrymore, but most of us will never get the chance. However, that doesn't mean we can't have red carpet-worthy style every day, right? That's why we pulled together easy-to-do tips from celebrity hair and makeup artists for our favorite Emmy Awards looks. |
www.totalbeauty.com, the Web’s leading beauty information company and fastest-growing premium Beauty network, today announced the launch and availability of its beauty app “All Things Beauty” on the new Yahoo! homepage. Total Beauty’s extensive content will now become available to more than 100 million people on Yahoo.com. The new Yahoo! homepage brings together the most useful information and functionality from across the Web, giving people one place to preview and access everything that matters to them most. “All Things Beauty” had been available on My Yahoo! since Fall 2009. Total Beauty was chosen to partner with Yahoo! since it is the leading beauty network with hundreds of thousands of user-generated product reviews on over 45,000-plus beauty products -- the largest on the Web today.
“To have our “All Things Beauty” App on the Yahoo! homepage allows us to extend Total Beauty’s great content to Yahoo! users where they start their internet experience every day,” said Emrah Kovacoglu, Chief Executive Officer of Total Beauty Media. “We are delighted to work with Yahoo! on this opportunity.”
“All Things Beauty” enables users to identify the latest and best beauty samples and deals available; discover the most buzzed beauty products everyone’s talking about; get beauty tips and how-to’s.
“To have our “All Things Beauty” App on the Yahoo! homepage allows us to extend Total Beauty’s great content to Yahoo! users where they start their internet experience every day,” said Emrah Kovacoglu, Chief Executive Officer of Total Beauty Media. “We are delighted to work with Yahoo! on this opportunity.”
“All Things Beauty” enables users to identify the latest and best beauty samples and deals available; discover the most buzzed beauty products everyone’s talking about; get beauty tips and how-to’s.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
| Love a bargain? Then check out these lovelies from Olay, Clairol, Neutrogena and more! |
 In case you didn't know (perhaps you live in a Wal-Mart-free zone? You poor thing!), you can get deals at Wal-Mart on, well, everything, and beauty is no exception. We scoured the aisles for the best Wal-Mart beauty deals -- and found a ton. Check them out, and get ready to save some serious cash. |
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Are you gross?
I'm posting this link here because this week at the gym, a gentleman did the unthinkable. If you're easily grossed out, don't keep reading!
So, as I'm waiting in line to refill my water bottle, he takes a huge lugie and hocks it right into the bubbler. UGH! So, I being the totally in control, control freak that I am kindly asked him to clean it out and told him that I'd wait while he did so. Who in the heck does that? In a public place, where you know other people are going to put their mouth? And don't even get me started on swine flu. Some people have no manners!
I'm posting this link in dedication of my tact-deprived friend. Check yourself!
How Grody Are You At The Gym?: glamour.com
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So, as I'm waiting in line to refill my water bottle, he takes a huge lugie and hocks it right into the bubbler. UGH! So, I being the totally in control, control freak that I am kindly asked him to clean it out and told him that I'd wait while he did so. Who in the heck does that? In a public place, where you know other people are going to put their mouth? And don't even get me started on swine flu. Some people have no manners!
I'm posting this link in dedication of my tact-deprived friend. Check yourself!
How Grody Are You At The Gym?: glamour.com
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
| Product reviews from TotalBeauty.com readers prove you can never go wrong with these timeless buys |
 Whether it was your first grown-up purchase or a secret passed down through generations, some classic beauty formulas just can't be beat. Read on to see which oldies but goodies fans continue to adore. |
| One reader gets a glowing red carpet-worthy overhaul that's a cinch to maintain -- see if it's right for you |
 After losing 80 pounds, TotalBeauty.com reader Deana felt great on the inside but still needed help on the outside. Inspired by sunny Hollywood blondes like Goldie Hawn and Heidi Klum, our celebrity hairstylists and makeup artist gave Deana a bright new look to help boost her confidence, and kept it budget-friendly to boot! |
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
| Find out how you can get professional-level results at home |
 Who has the money or the time to head to the spa or beauty salon these days? Not us. That's why we searched around for gadgets and products that would give us spa-worthy results at home. Check them out and be on your way to better skin and hair, without making a huge dent in your bank account. |
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Project Fun Day - Jason Wu
The designer Jason Wu, 26, has been on the fashionista radar since Michelle Obama chose his subtly sparkly one-shoulder, pale ivory chiffon confection — conjured up on spec and offered free — as her gown for Inauguration night. Mr. Wu, who anticipates $4 million in sales in 2009, works from a studio on West 37th Street and lives across town, on East 48th Street, with his two cats, Peaches and Jinxy.
Sunday, he said, is “a stress-free, revive-the-batteries kind of day,” the time to do “all the things in the city that I never get to do when I’m working.” Read article at nytimes.com.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
| Find the formula that will finally give you flawless-looking skin |
 We talked to celebrity makeup artists Gita Bass and Molly Stern and Procter & Gamble senior scientist Sarah Vickery to help you figure out the perfect formula for your skin type. Take the quiz to find out what kind of makeup your skin really needs and get expert tips on making your skin look its best. |
| Find out what products to splurge on and when to save your hard-earned dollars |
 You don't have to spend half your paycheck on skincare products to stay wrinkle and pimple-free. Dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban and P&G scientist Mary Begovic Johnson helped us compare products with similar ingredients that are very different in cost to see which are really worth the price. Here's what we found. |
Friday, June 5, 2009
Revlon announces 400 job losses worldwide
Cosmeticsdesign.com
New York-based Revlon has announced restructuring plans that will result in 400 job losses worldwide.
The cuts come as Revlon struggles to protect its sales and profits in the economic gloom.
Weak sales prospects
“While the mass color cosmetics category in the US, according to ACNielson, continues to grow, the rate of growth has started to slow, and retailers are carefully examining and optimizing inventory levels,” said Revlon CEO Alan Ennis.
The company warned that in the coming second quarter lower demand and unfavorable exchange rate changes will have a “significant negative impact on net sales and profitability”. Read article
New York-based Revlon has announced restructuring plans that will result in 400 job losses worldwide.
The cuts come as Revlon struggles to protect its sales and profits in the economic gloom.
Weak sales prospects
“While the mass color cosmetics category in the US, according to ACNielson, continues to grow, the rate of growth has started to slow, and retailers are carefully examining and optimizing inventory levels,” said Revlon CEO Alan Ennis.
The company warned that in the coming second quarter lower demand and unfavorable exchange rate changes will have a “significant negative impact on net sales and profitability”. Read article
| Save money with almost-free beauty products from your favorite brands |
 If your budget's not what it used to be, your makeup doesn't have to suffer. Take comfort in these consumer- and editor-approved, quality finds -- all available either online or at your local drugstore. |
| 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..." |
| hould you create the latest looks seen on celebrities like Rihanna, Jennifer Aniston and Victoria Beckham? Find out here |
 Celebrities inspire us with their always evolving hair and makeup looks, but they can get also away with beauty extremes that most of us mere mortals could never pull off in real life. Check out the latest celebrity beauty trends to try -- and to avoid. |
Monday, June 1, 2009
Kimora Lee Simmons Gives Birth
Congratulations are in order for Kimora Lee Simmons and actor Djimon Hounsou. The couple gave birth to a baby boy this past Saturday according to Kimora's tweets.
Kimora Lee Simmons is the CEO of Phat Fashions, and most known for her contribution to the fashion world with Baby Phat.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Army Wives and Project Runway Coming Up!
So it's official, Project Runway is really gone from Bravo and will be premiering on Lifetime on August 20. They also have a new show premiering after the beloved "body".
Check out their promo:
Ready to "make it work"? Lifetime Television sews up the summer with the highly anticipated “Project Runway” Season 6, premiering on Thursday, August 20 at 10 pm et/pt. Host Heidi Klum and mentor Tim Gunn, with judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia, will guide 16 talented designers to see who makes the cut for Fashion Week. The new series “Models of the Runway” follows “Project Runway” at 11 pm et/pt, giving fans a never-before-seen peek behind the scenes from the models’ point of view on the catwalk.
But first it's our favorite wives. I got so addicted to this show, partly because I have a family member in the military, but also because their stories are so believable.
If you're having a viewing party for either show we'd love to know! Send us your pics at info@encyclopediaofbeauty.com. We might just post them on our site and blogs!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
| From Chanel to L'Oreal, which creams firmed thighs and which failed |
 Let's face it: Cellulite is a part of life most of us need to accept. Experts generally agree that while you can't completely get rid of it, you can minimize its appearance with the right products. But what are those? We had a panel test a variety of at-home approaches. Find out which products worked best for them -- and which were a waste of time and money. |
| 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..." |
Thursday, May 21, 2009
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| Which ones do readers say are guaranteed to stop the stink? |
 Deodorant is just one of those products you need to be able to trust. That's why we asked our readers to share which deodorants kept them sweat and odor free all day and which, well, didn't. Check out their picks, and say goodbye to stinky pits. |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.4* |
 "It was very messy. The nozzle would get clogged and the deodorant went everywhere except where I aimed it to go..." |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.2* |
 Readers complain about the "hefty price" and the "odd scent." They also say "the cream is a little messy..." |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3* |
 "I have hyper-hydrosis, and it makes me feel disgusting," one reader says. "This is the only non-prescription strength product I can use, and it works!" |
| 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. |
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