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Shades of U
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Chronicles of a makeup junkie's adventures and thoughts on hues, textures, application and imagery of cosmetic products.
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Konad Nail Stamp Art Featuring MAC Cool Reserve Nail Lacquer
09/09/09 at 10:49AM
Two coats under noon sunlight I have shown most of the swatches from the MAC Nail Trend by Jin Soon Choi collection HERE and HERE, but I have not posted a swatch of Cool Reserve yet, so here it is. I really like this shade, and it's probably one of...
L'oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara Review
09/08/09 at 04:31PM
I'm on a roll on mascaras, eh? ;-) Here's another offering from L'oreal. I was a little hesitant to try this because my holy grail mascara from L'oreal is Voluminous. I wasn't looking for anything more. However, this piqued my interest because of ...
Smokey Eyes Using Aromaleigh Mineral Eyeshadows
09/07/09 at 08:41PM
Who says only high-end or department store cosmetics can create pigmented, sultry smokey eyes? I challenged myself to come up with smokey eyes using mineral shadows, and here is what I came up with. I also challenge you, dear readers, to come up wi...
Your Anti-Aging Action Plan
09/07/09 at 08:41PM
Your Anti-Aging Action Plan Everything you need to know to keep your skin looking young Yeah, yeah, we know, everyone gets older and it's a natural process. But is there anything wrong with delaying the inevitable a bit? Of course n...
Simple Neutrals Using MAC Notoriety Eyeshadow Quad
09/06/09 at 09:03PM
Here is a very simple neutral look from the Notoriety quad from the Makeup Art Cosmetics: Richard Phillips collection. If you don't have shimmery neutrals yet, and you want a no-brainer eyeshadow palette to take with you on quick weekend getaways, t...
Quiz: What Fall Beauty Trend Is Perfect for You?
09/06/09 at 06:26PM
Quiz: What Fall Beauty Trend Is Perfect for You? A smoky eye? Red lip? New hairstyle? The answer is 10 short questions away While we at Total Beauty love trying out new hairstyles and makeup, we're quick to acknowledge that not all ...
Lilac and Purples Using MAC Eyeshadows and Lovely Lily Pigment
09/05/09 at 10:23PM
I made a purple look using a pigment I don't think I've ever tried more than once or twice, MAC Lovely Lily pigment. I was pleasantly surprised with this product. It is not gritty on the lid, applied very smoothly even when used dry, and it's just ...
Best and Worst Celebrity Plastic Surgery
09/05/09 at 10:21PM
Best and Worst Celebrity Plastic Surgery From Jennifer Aniston to Megan Fox and Joan Rivers, see who's been nipped, tucked and seriously reconstructed It's hard to find a completely natural face and body on the red carpet these days...
Chapstick True Shimmer
09/04/09 at 11:21AM
Like the traditional Chapsticks, this is great for travel and would be a great staple in your purse or pocket. The bonus is that it gives this subtle shimmer to your lips so you don't need additional gloss if you just want a natural shine. I guess th...
Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash
09/04/09 at 11:18AM
When I tried this, I'd realized that this is exactly how I want my body wash to smell like - homey, fragrant, comforting, but not cloying or heavy in floral notes. Second, it has tiny exfoliating beads that slough off dead skin cells, revealing sup...
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