New how to video: what's in my caboodle-skincare edition

14 Hair Secrets from the Pros

These insider-y tips from hairstylists will tell you how to get fresh-from-the-salon hair -- everyday

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article Hair experts from coast to coast spill the beans on their hairstyling tricks. You'll get the scoop on how to style your hair like a pro. Get secrets

Cherelynn Baker of Makeup University shows you some great products that are new, effective and fun to use. Come see what's in my caboodle! Special thanks to Josh Taylor of Shutternaut for the video help.
p.s. If you listen closely in the background you can hear my Mancub splashing in the pool. He is the hardest working baby in makeup
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H20 Sea Clear mattifying wash,toner,mask

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This is a TotalBeauty.com healthy hair article These 12 tricks will help you to say goodbye to breakage, flyaways and lackluster hair -- for good. Get tips

Hello friends of humidity and sun dried skin with a hint of beachiness!
I find there are two things that make me shiny: humidity and being in Costco for a long time.

Thank goodness I sampled the h20 Sea Clear mattifying foam wash as you can see in the photo. It did a nice foamy job of cleansing and my skin felt clean. The mask was intense! It dried rapidly and pulled the skin taught which I find to be a secondary bonus. Now the toner is separated in the bottle and you need to gently shake it a bit to mix it for use.

My skin already felt clean, and when I used it I could smell a strong astringent nature to it. I think if you have acne prone skin, live in humidity all the time or have naturally oily skin that this toner would be a blessing to you! Or at least help you cut back on your blotting paper usage.
Visit this link to find out more about the line: http://www.h20plus.com/retail2002/Catalog.aspx

Funny, I think that there used to be a retail store in Scottsdale Fashion Square on the lower level next to the food court ( of course I know all the stores around the food court...) and I remember walking in and smelling the ocean. Awesome!

Enjoy the beauty bits and stay tuned for some videos. I've got some freshies ready to launch on Monday!

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Zia Natural cleansers = my favorites

Aging Myths -- Busted!

Take this true/false quiz to find out if you know the real facts about aging

This is a TotalBeauty.com anti aging skin care article We tracked down skin experts to help us decipher anti-aging facts from fiction. No matter what your age is, you'll find ways to prevent and restore signs of aging. Plus, you'll get tips and suggestions for products that will help combat your aging woes. Take quiz

Seriously now, I try alot of products though I keep coming back to some favorites in the Zia Natural line. They just feel good while washing and take off my makeup, even the mascara load. I really enjoyed the Oceanic clay cleanser, though the green gel cleanser is so good for grimey oily skin that is saturated in sunscreen and has been sweating too!

I was working outside for three days at the local Phoenix International Raceway NASCAR race and the sun and sunscreen and oily dirty icky got to me! I used the green "fresh"cleanser on those evenings and after I had a sunburned face from working outside for ten hours straight I switched to the soybean based moisturizing cleanser and it was calming to my red irritated skin.

Try these if you are looking for something to switch up and change in your current beauty routine. Zia Natural products are sold all over, though I think your best bet is in your local Sprouts, Sunflower Market, Wild Oats or Whole Foods. Enjoy and remind yourself that you've done a good job today!

Remember: you are beautiful!
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Ulta's best buys: which work and don't!

Ulta's 19 Best Skin Care Products

TotalBeauty.com readers think these wrinkle erasers, blemish fighters and skin protectors shouldn't be missed

If you feel overwhelmed by the massive amounts of products at Ulta, you're not alone. We thought we'd make your selection process easier by sharing these skin care product reviews from our trusted TotalBeauty.com readers. These are the goods they swear by, so odds are you’ll like them too. See products

No. 19: Too Faced Wrinkle Injection, $26.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9

“Did I see results? YES! IMMEDIATELY ... It fills in lines and wrinkles and gives skin a slightly luminous appearance ..."

No. 18: Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum, $21.79

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1

"It goes on so smooth and never leaves your face feeling sticky or greasy. It absorbs into your skin immediately and leaves your skin looking radiant and flawless ..."

No. 17: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Visibly Even Foaming Cleanser, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1

"I didn't think a lower priced product could really deliver visible results. I bought this because it was on sale. After one month or so, I felt smoother skin and clarity like never before ...”

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Enjoy this! It will save you some money because you won't have to buy and try products to tell which are worth the cash. I personally tried Olay Regenerist firming creme and it's "okay". It's $30 for 2 at Costco. But I find it makes a better hand creme than face creme. Now that is personal opinion. Enjoy!

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How to pick a hair dryer

The 10 Best Hair Dryers

Should you spend $200 on a blow dryer? Or will a $20 model do the trick? Find out here!

Hair dryers range in price from bargain models from brands like Conair to splurges from brands like Chi. But which ones really offer the best results? The answer may not be what you think. Check out the best of the best here. See hair dryers

No. 10: Vidal Sassoon VS547 1875 Watt Professional Full-Size Ionic Dryer, $19.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.8*

"I've never used a dryer that left my hair softer than this -- simple as that ..."

No. 9: TIGI Bed Head 1875W Active Ionic Dryer, $69.95

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4*

"I have wavy/kinky hair so the comb attachment saves me from having to straighten my hair after I blow dry it ..."

No. 8: Vidal Sassoon VS783 1875 Watt Ionic Styler Dryer, $39.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5*

"With this dryer, it only takes about 15 minutes on [medium heat] to dry my hair ..."

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This is an amazing article about hair dryers because you, like me, may just pick out whatever at the Walmart or Target store. It's awesome to have a recommendation and why to pick that dryer. That's it! I"m throwing out the old and getting a new one, now!
Stay tuned, there are so many Back to School freebies and promotions coming your way!
Such as:
Bruno Jamais dinner gift certificate
ZIA Naturals hydration boost serum
Alba Botanical Rain Forest Products and a re-visit to
LashFood because I love it!
Come back and visit because you never know, you just may win!
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Help for oily skin!

Top 12 Products for Oily Skin

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. See products

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..."

No. 11: Avon Magix Face Perfector SPF 20, $7.99

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..."

No. 10: Per-fekt Skin Perfection Gel, $57.50

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..."

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Look, I don't have oily skin, though in the summer, it's a good idea to switch to a cleanser or add a toner that is made for oily skin because it helps cut through the amount of sweat which holds onto dust and sunscreen that clogs the skin.
Enjoy the beauty bubble and all it's pertinent information!

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