Scrub the mall off with one of these!

18 Top-Rated Body Scrubs

Readers share their secrets to super-soft skin

Which is the ultimate fave? Clinique? Neutrogena? Bath & Body Works? See reviews

No. 18: Philosophy Hot Salt Tub and Shower Scrub, $25

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.7*

Why it's great: "I love the scent but I love the scrub too. ... You can use it wet or dry and it gives you a good bit of friction, which I prefer, and no suds. I use it dry before my bath and it really gets my circulation going." -- Careygram, TotalBeauty.com member

No. 17: Neutrogena Energizing Sugar Body Scrub, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.0*

Why it's great: "Unlike some other scrubs which are difficult to wash off, this one is not greasy and smells good." -- alonalena, TotalBeauty.com member

No. 16: Giovanni Hot Chocolate Sugar Scrub, $13.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*

Why it's great: "I can use [it] every day, and it keeps skin clean and clear with a fresh scent." -- Stef42678, TotalBeauty.com member

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Wow! You made it! Black Friday is over! I worked an event in the mall and wow, was it busy? Yes. Were there great sales? I'm going to say no. It's like the prices were marked up so the percentage could be taken down. I didn't find any great deals and spent my money on snacks and coffee for me.

Enjoy the beauty bubble, and check out the scrubs, they are so good for your skin!

See you on Tuesday at Fresh Start Women's Foundation for the holiday makeup class and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LASHES AND MAKEUP TO LEARN WITH!
I always have some extra product to work with, though you will benefit most from the class if you bring the makeup you have at home to get yourself ready for the party.

And...I can't promise a set of lashes to practice with so it is sooooo soooo key that you bring your set with you please.

Though! Alas! Hark! I will be giving out free red lipstick to help get the party started!
Amen! I love and appreciate you and look forward to spending time with you on Tuesday ! www.wehelpwomen.com get the number and register for class!
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I bet you need your eye creme today!

What Comes First, Eye Cream or Moisturizer?

Amp up products' effectiveness by applying serums, creams and treatments in the right order

Do antioxidant serums go before acne treatments? Eye cream before moisturizer? Does it matter? Read up to see what experts had to say about your morning and evening regimens. View order

Wow! Are you out shopping or what! I did my Black Friday shopping online and there really weren't any great great wow pow deals. Oh well.
If you did get up really early today to get some door buster sales, I hope you put your eye creme on. If you didn't, well, the daily beauty bubble today has some help for you.
In the meantime, enjoy this weekend of food and family and I'll see you at the December 2nd Fresh Start Women's Workshop for holiday makeup. Remember!!! Bring you false eyelashes with you to learn and practice in class how to apply!
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Calorie-Free Thanksgiving Beauty Treats

These recipe-inspired beauty products make doing hairstyles and makeup looks so much more delicious

Better on your lips than on your hips, we say! With pumpkin season in full force and turkey day just around corner, now's a great time to try these holiday dinner-inspired skin, makeup and hair products. Be forewarned: Many smell good enough to eat... but please don't. See products

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!
I am so thankful for so many things; such as the Glory of God, the precious Blood of Jesus, forgivness, redemption, healing, you name it!
Also, for mashed potatoes with an entire stick of butter in them, chocolate creme pie and the smoke turkey I am about to eat.
I truly love the holiday season and the shift from dread and stress to joy and peace came in "making memories" for others and I get blessed in the process.
If you are stressed in this season instead of blessed, try shifting the focus off of yourself and onto others.

Today the beauty bubble is about at home beauty treatments which is great for leftovers.
I know that Ulta and Sephora are both having blow out sales for Black Friday!
Finally, the Fresh Start Women's Foundation workshop is coming up this Tuesday December 2nd, 6 pm.
I'm specifically teaching party makeup: how to put on eyelashes and giving away red party lipsticks. This is a very popular class so please call ahead and reserve a spot and remember to bring your own set of lashes to learn with. Buy the Ardell $3 kind from Walmart, they work just as good as $20 kind!

Again, Happy Thanksgiving from Makeup University and me! I love and appreciate you!
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1 Day til Thanksgiving...are you ready!

How to Steal Reese Witherspoon's Look

Recreate the hairstyles, updos and makeup looks seen on the "Four Christmases" star with these quick tips

It's tough to be jealous of Reese Witherspoon's classic beauty since she seems so darn nice. Since she's starring in the new flick "Four Christmases," we thought we'd glance back at some of her best looks and tell you how to do recreate the looks at home -- bonus! See Reese

Okay, maybe you aren't going to look like Reese Witherspoon for a holiday feast, but remember there will be alot of photos being taken! So make sure no matter how busy you are, that you at least layer on some lip and cheek stain, cover your face with a swirl of powder, dust on some bronzer and finish with a wipe of mascara and lipgloss so you will look pulled together in your photos.

Enjoy the day...more coming soon.

P.S. Remember to call and register for the Fresh Start Women's Foundation Holiday makeup party on December 2nd. I will be focusing on how to put false eyelashes on because it gives instant glamour, plus handing out free red lipsticks to help start the party.
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Botox or not to Botox?

Are You Ready for Botox?

Fillers, peels, lasers -- find out if one is right for you

Take this quiz to see what - if anything - you need to keep your skin looking great. Take the quiz

I'm not sure if I am ready for Botox, but I am ready for Thanksgiving.
Sorry to have missed Monday, though, I've been challenged lately! Phew! Thank God for grace!
Okay, yes the "Favorite Things" post where you can get some great beauty treatments for free is still going to post, just a day late.
As for today, enjoy the beauty bubble on Botox, let me know if you have had it and recommend it or if you speak against it.
Thanks!
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Quantum of Solace Bond girl 007 style!

Sexy Bond Girl Hairstyles

From "Quantum of Solace" to the days of Sean Connery, see the hair looks we love and how to steal 'em

So most people (er, guys) watch James Bond movies for the action, the cars and the gadgets. But we watch them to see how the Bond girls strategically seduce Mr. Bond with their beauty (hair and makeup looks to be specific). Which is why we rounded up the hottest hair looks from the many decades of Bond movies and, of course, the newest Bond flick. Read on to learn key tricks on getting these hairstyles at home. See bond girls

Bond girls and usually trend setters and this time around, it's for sure! I blogged about the Avon Bond 007 perfume and free ticket that was available with purchase and I hope you got yours! I got mine...though I haven't used it yet. Though soon I hope!

Anyway you look at it, the Bond movies have done some advances and some retractions for women. When it comes to style, it has always been an advancement, when it comes to womens rights and the advancement of opportunities beyond being eye candy, well; not so much.

I'll have more to report upon when I see the Quantum of Solace movie personally, though in the meantime, click through today's daily beauty bubble for a closer look at Bond girl style.

See you at a workshop, or at the movies!
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Eye pods are coming!

Q: I Have Dark Circles and Puffiness! Help?

Learn how to solve this issue with products from Neutrogena, Olay and more, then ask us your big beauty questions

Several members, ages 25 to 50, on our message boards have asked what they can do to treat and hide dark circles and under-eye puffiness. We asked a plastic surgeon, dermatologist, skincare experts and makeup artists what to do to make these issues bearable. Here's what they said ... View answer

Hi! Happy Thursday and one week from Thanksgiving...
I know you are preparing many things and making plans for food, company and travel plus the sales the following day: while you make these plans also keep in mind that your skin will be stressed and you may imbibe too much and sleep too little.

The daily beauty bubble today has great resources for dark circles...and if you have tried the Olay Eye Pods, please share! I'm looking forward to trying those soon!

In the meantime, see you on December 2nd at Fresh Start or at a workshop this coming week.

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Cosmetics as a gift for any occasion!

Perfect Picks! Holiday Gift Finder Quiz

Sponsored: Match everyone on your list with the perfect beauty gift (at every budget!)

With so many friends and family on your list this year, it's no wonder you're stumped on what to buy them. Hello! Beauty products always make perfect gifts. But in order to find the best product match for your mother, sister, friend (you get the idea), take this quiz. It'll even help you stay within your budget. Bonus! Take the quiz

Okay, it's hump day; the middle of the week otherwise known as Wednesday!
Next week is Thanksgiving and before we know it, Christmas! Now is the time to start pulling together gifts for loved ones, office mates, and the service industry people in your life.
I know that a while back the gift card of gift certificate was looked and down and frowned upon, but now, it's welcomed. I love a gift card because I can get exactly what I need and want, plus utilize a sale or coupon to double up on the savings and gift!
If you know someone who has skin; ( har har har) a cosmetic or skin care gift is always a necessity and welcomed treat. Even for men! They don't have to be the metrosexual guy to appreciate really good shave creme or aftershave, or a skin conditioning balm to soothe shaved irritated skin.
For ladies; picking out the perfect shade for them may be difficult...but...getting a mini sample and including it with the gift card is a perfect stocking stuffer, a nice way to present a co-worker with a gift card, or remember a teacher with!

I encourage you to try giving a cosmetic or skin care gift, or...if you really like this person, give them a Makeup University gift certificate for a one on one lesson to get them ready for the new year!

Enjoy the beauty bubble today, click through and find more savings for you!
See you at the workshops this week and remember your lashes for the December 2nd Fresh Start class!

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False eyelashes are a holiday season necessity

Best "As Seen on TV" Hair Products

These hair shampoos, conditioners and styling products make late-night TV worth flipping for

There are so many hair loss products and hairstyle goods sold on TV, it's a wonder we don't do all our beauty shopping from the comforts of our own homes. Available through QVC, the Home Shopping Network and infomercials, these reliable products made our members happy they picked up their phones (or turned on their computers) and tried something new. See reviews

Tonight I was teaching a room full of Arbonne consultants about makeup and after two hours there were still so many questions!
I think the one thing I wanted to teach them most and didn't have time was how to put false lashes on themselves and then in turn, teach their clients and consultants.
It's a favorite class of mine to teach ladies and a few gentleman, who have makeup or skin care businesses such as Arbonne, Avon, Mary Kay or BeautiControl how to do professional technique with their respective product lines.

Here's the secret: it's not so much about what product you use, but how you use it.
I can do just as well with Rimmel, WetnWild from the drugstore as I can with Chanel, Dior or professional theatre lines like Ben Nye.

Technique baby! Its all about technique.
And in my humble opinion, lashes are a party must! So come to the next Fresh Start Women's foundation December 2nd makeup class and learn how, book your own workshop with me for your downline or just schedule a one on one to learn more about how to make your self look younger, or get a new career look or just perfect the super glam Pam look!

A shout out and a thanks to all the Arbonne ladies who came to class tonight!
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Start planning your holiday looks now!

7 Ways to Look Gorgeous for the Holidays

From dramatic to glamorous, these celebrity makeup looks work for every festive occasion

As the invitations start rolling in for holiday parties and New Year's Eve bashes, you're probably dreading having to figure out the best way to glam up your look. Well, look no further -- we've got seven dazzling celebrity looks with step-by-step how-tos courtesy of American Idol chief makeup artist Mezhgan that will help you turn heads at every holiday soiree. See looks

Have you noticed that the holiday retail season started on November 1st? Do you remember when it was the day after Thanksgiving...otherwise known as black Friday because it took most retailers out of the red in commissions,sales and income?

Well, this year, the retail season seems to be on one long limping stretch to get your dollars. Beauty and style is no different! You will see many spas and salons offering deals to get you to come in and use their services.

With some planning, you will be able to budget for at home spa treatments and salon splurges for your really big parties and events.

Why I say to start planning your holiday look now, be it a new red lipstick, a new shade or tone of hair color, getting a spa pedicure or simply getting some new colors for your makeup palette is because week after week I have seen major retailers plus stores such as Sephora and Ulta with coupons in the Sunday paper.

So if you planned ahead, you can get the hottest colors of the season on sale with a coupon and save time and money! I love it!

Stay tuned for the "Favorite Things" story coming out in the next week. I have modeled a story for the blog after the show that Oprah does where she gives out to the audience, one of everything that she found the past year that she loves.

Well, I too would love to bless you with beauty goodies that I have come across this year and loved! You will have to email the day of the story posting and be ready ...because this time, it's first come first serve! Normally, you have to answer questions and I randomly pick an email with the correct answers...but alas...this is in the spirit of giving! So as the emails come in I will be handing out names of winners and getting the product in the mail asap!

I truly believe this is going to be the best holiday season, the most memorable Thanksgiving and Christmas ever!

Enjoy the daily beauty bit with some ideas on how to incorporate some celebrity beauty in to your routine!

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Super Saturday and your makeup

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Top Tips for Fighting Acne and Aging

Finally, how to nip your two most agonizing skin issues in the bud

Acne is bad enough during your teen years but aging beneath incessant breakouts is no fun either. While you might be thankful your hormones are still raging, keep any negative effects under control (and out of your mirror) by following these tips from top skin doctors and estheticians. Get tips

Okay, it's Saturday! You may be getting ready to go out and do some shopping since so many stores have "door busters" going on today.

I suggest that you buy your gifts, toys, washers & dryers...but...today is the most germy day to be shopping and sampling makeup. If you are one of the first few people in the store, sure. Though, with high traffic, busy salespeople, hygiene can fall by the wayside.

The best times to buy makeup, to sample, test and try on at the makeup counter is on a weekday in the morning when the sales people have time to clean and there are less fingers stirring the pot.

Today would be a good day to shop for fragrance, pick up the "inch" samples of fragrance and have a squirt of body lotion.

If you are going from a busy day of shopping, to an evening out or late lunch with friends, simply add some more eyeliner, and darker lipgloss to go from a day time shopping face to an event out party face.

Enjoy the beauty tips on how to take care of a pimple in the changing weather and stressed season!

See you at a makeup class this week!
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Thank God it's Friday and for Tripeptinon by AminoGenesis

TotalBeauty.com content:

Top Tips for Fighting Acne and Aging

Finally, how to nip your two most agonizing skin issues in the bud

Acne is bad enough during your teen years but aging beneath incessant breakouts is no fun either. While you might be thankful your hormones are still raging, keep any negative effects under control (and out of your mirror) by following these tips from top skin doctors and estheticians. Get tips

Wow! Where does the day, the week or the month go! It's half way through November already! Are you thawing your turkey yet?


If anti-aging is a concern for you, the daily beauty byte has some resources for you and I personally have just sampled and reviewed Tripeptinon from AminoGenesis.
I loved it! The other volunteers who sampled a 3 day supply, loved it too!
The silky, moisturizing feel with easy spreadability and absorption were the top reasons why.

Below I have included some information from the company about Tripeptinon, and also, I have another small set of samples to give away to you.

To enter to win my anti-aging capsules containing AminoGenesis' Tripeptinon, simply answer these questions and send an email with your contact information!
1. Who created Tripeptinon?
2. What's the difference between Tripeptinon and other anti-aging capsules?
3. Would Tripeptinon make a great Christmas gift?

Emails received between today and Sunday at midnight will have a random winner drawn from the total amount of emails received. Enjoy!

Now here's some from the company...
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The Tripeptinon™ Facial Lift Capsules: AminoGenesis’ Tripeptinon 40-day treatment cycle capsules is a great product for home use and can replace daily spa treatments and save many women beauty costs in today’s economy.



Tripeptinon™ Facial Lift Capsules deliver a new technology actually designed to lift, firm and strengthen facial connective tissues giving skin the most youthful appearance possible. While many skin care products try and address the surface issues of the skin, the support and connective tissues are often been neglected.



Tripeptinon™ combines three powerful anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, anti-sagging technologies in each single application capsule:

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Tripeptinon comes in a 40 day treatment cycle. Each capsule breaks open easily and contains the recommended amount for best results.

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Thursday fragrances and jewelery

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Readers' Top 19 Fragrances

Which perfume ranked number one? Was it a discount fragrance or a designer fragrance?

Scent can be a very personal thing -- what makes one person feel like a sexy goddess makes another gag -- but some fragrances are (almost) universally loved. See which ones our readers say they can't live without and find out which fragrance topped the list for TotalBeauty.com members. The answer may surprise you (or if you're a fan, maybe it won't). See fragrances

Hi ladies!
Okay, yesterday we talked a bit more about fragrance and how it is an amazing and in my opinion the ultimate accessory.
And today, I would like to share about the value of having a few key pieces of jewelery for the Holiday season.
Nothing major to break the bank because even though we would all like to have a set of the latest Tiffany's line for the fall, it may not be your budget.
This piece here will be at my next beauty party and can be casual or dressy!

Next class that I am doing, it's a combo jewelery show to benefit women in transition. So you will receive an invitation to attend by email.

First order of business is a makeup lesson for the holidays, then a trunk show of affordable jewelery and a portion of your sales goes to helping women who are living in their cars or shelters.
If you would like an invitation and are not on our emailing list, send me one personally and I'll ensure that you get it.

Enjoy this beautiful Thursday and accessorize! Remember to pick up a holiday lip color and if you haven't the budget for it, then come by my December Fresh Start class where I will be giving a way red lipstick to every single lady there! Merry Christmas early!
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