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Zoya is releasing Limited Edition matte nail polish for the Summer - Mod Mattes. I think Lolly is adorable! I wonder how the matte pink would look on toes? These will be available March 21st.
Piggy Paint nail polishes are for kids! I was excited to try this polish out. Not only did I love the color, but I thought it was a really cool idea.
Before wax
· Exfoliate the area to be waxed with an exfoliating scrub such as the True Blue Spa Invigorating Spa Scrub
· Make sure hair is at least ¼ inch long before you wax
· I suggest taking an aspirin or drinking a glass of wine an hour before your appointment or at home wax to minimize the pain
During Wax- if you choose to wax at home
· Make sure the area is clean and dry
· Sprinkle some baby powder onto the area to be waxed
· Apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of hair growth
· Pull wax strips off in the opposite direction of hair growth
· Use one hand to pull the wax and use the other to stretch skin to help minimize pain
· Remember to wax small areas at a time
· My favorite at home wax kit is the Bliss Poetic Waxing Kit
After wax
· Apply an aloe lotion or gel onto the treated area to soothe the skin
· If desired, apply an ingrown hair protector gel after waxing the bikini area
· Wear loose cotton pants or a skirt to let the treated area breathe
Myth: Shaving causes hair to grow in thicker and waxing causes hair to grow back lighter. In reality, it really only appears this way because when you shave, hair grows in all at the same time where with waxing the hair grows in at different times.
| Get the closest shave in your bikini area without scary repercussions (AKA bumps, cuts and ingrown hairs) |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com hair removal article Shaving your bikini area can be a challenging task. What's a girl to do then? Consult an expert on the subject, of course. Here to answer questions about getting the smoothest bikini area shave possible is Venus Scientist, Claire Girdler. |
Love love love Shellac's new pink, Gotcha. It's from their Spring line. This picture makes it look a little darker than what it is. It's very similar to Zoya's Barbie in person.
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics are outrageous! I love them, super bold and fun. Check out the polish I sported for St. Patty's Day. It's called Wasabi. I thought it would turn out green, but it was more of an electric yellow. It's pretty thin paint, so it needs about 3 coats to get rid of streaks.
A GREEN GLOW
CLEAN GREEN
| See which products work just as well as snazzy high-end brands' but won't break the bank |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com best beauty products article Drugstore-product enthusiasts believe that it is possible to improve your look and save cash at the same time. That's why we read through tons of beauty product reviews in order to bring you a master list of the best wallet-friendly finds from the drugstore beauty brands you love. |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3 |
 "I sweat a good amount and this lasts me six to eight hours." |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8 |
 "Short of an expensive spatreatment, this product cannot be beat. It's easy to use …" |
| No. 18: Maybelline New York Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara, $5.99 |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8 |
 "It doesn't clump, it goes on smooth, it builds and lengthens…" |
What do you think of when you hear the word 'preppy?' Popped collars? Frat boys? Polo shirts? Once you smell Vera Wang Preppy Princess fragrance, you will think of something else - flirty girls who are stylish and like to have fun!
Zoe Kravitz holds court in the ad campaign and schools fans on what it truly means when downtown meets uptown and fashion-forward, confidence rules.
| These balms, lipsticks and exfoliators do much more than add a little color to your face |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com lip makeup article Have you noticed that the birds are chirping again? You know what that means … spring is nearly here. That's why we're offering up a must-buy list of the season's best lip products that will exfoliate, soothe and add color for the warmer, cheery days ahead. |
Enter to win a Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Scrub & Mask. I'm going to select 10 winners!This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Sunday, April 10th. I will randomly select 10 winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!
Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!
| Follow these tips and your beauty regimen will be one less thing to worry about |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article It's for you crazy-busy women that we consulted beauty experts to get the latest innovations and clever tricks that are guaranteed to leave you looking put-together without having to clock major time parked in front of the vanity. So, if you can spare a few minutes to get a couple of pointers, let's begin … |
We 'held back' and only purchased 3 colors to start with, Pink Wink, Rosy Future and Black Licorice. Tina did my nails in Pink Wink on Sunday (pictured), which is really really light and would be nice with a french manicure. Sometimes I like the really light ones because it's easier to camouflage new growth. It's a very natural, clean look. It's holding up well, but we still have 11 more days to go!
| It's time for a round of good ol' celebrity trivia. Do you remember who dated whom? Test your celebrity knowledge -- now |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com natural beauty article What is it that drew all these couples together in the first place? Is it a preference for a certain type? Is it just that naturally beautiful people prefer other natural beauties? Let's see if we can detect a common thread, a unifying theme -- and, while we're at it, try to see whether the person they previously dated has anything in common looks-wise with their current partner. |
Enter to win EnvyDerm (Retail value $99.95)!This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Thursday , April 7th I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!
Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!
| Are you frustrated by your curly hair? See these copy-worthy cuts that will work with your curls |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com curly hair article Cutting curly hair can be tricky, but with these masterful tips from curly hair expert Michael Duenas, gorgeous curly hair is right at your fingertips -- literally, just click "see haircuts." |
Following the success of the Orgasm Illuminator, NARS introduces three new iconic shades to the Illuminator category. This collection of light-reflecting liquids glides on to refresh the skin, enhance the complexion and create a shimmering incandescence. The Illuminators can be used to highlight bare skin or to light up your makeup as it lights the skin from within. COPACABANA - Like its namesake Multiple, Copacabana Illuminator will impart a pearlescent sheen and can be applied all over the face, mixed with foundation, and used to highlight the neck, shoulders and décolleté.
SUPER ORGASM – Infused, like the blush, with golden shimmer and a peachy-gold hue that can be applied all over the face, mixed with foundation, and used to highlight the neck, shoulders and décolleté.
LAGUNA - A golden-bronze hue, just as in Laguna Bronzer, that will give a sun-kissed glow and can be applied to the face or mixed with foundation.
Key ingredients include Polar Berries, known for their antioxidant properties; Bisabolol, known as an anti-inflammatory (obtained from the Chamomile plant) and Indian Frankincense, known for its soothing and comforting properties. Non-comedogenic. Dermatologist-tested.
PRICE: $29 each
| Find out if you're actually a blonde trapped in a redhead's body |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com hair color article If you feel like you've been dealt a bum hand when it comes to the color of your strands, change it. But, first, take this quiz to see what color is best suited to you. |
Hey all! It's about that time for Wellness Week. Make sure to visit SpaFinder.com today, enter your email address and zip code, and make sure you are aware of the spas around you that are participating in this awesome deal.
| Readers say these anti-aging products did nothing that they claimed to do |
 This is a TotalBeauty.com anti-aging skin care article To help save you from getting hurt by these products that don't deliver, we're here to share a list of the anti-aging goods our readers have tried, tested and rejected. |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6 |
 "I was completely disgusted by the smell. I don't know what this is 'supposed' to do for your skin, but the smell makes me not care." |
| No. 22: L'Oreal Paris RevitaLift Complete Lotion SPF 15, $16.59 |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6 |
 "I tried using this once and had to stop, [because it made my] face start to itch and feel dry." |
| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6 |
 "After applying it twice a day for over a month" one reader didn't see "changes under my eyes" or "any lightening at all." |
