Mentha lip gloss by C.O. Bigelow: helps freshen breath!

9 Best Natural Deodorants

Green beauty products are great -- but do they really work as well as their chemically- engineered counterparts? To find out, we put more than 20 natural deodorants to the test. See our results now

This is a TotalBeauty.com body article Even the most DIY, eco-friendly gal might opt for Secret or Dove when it comes to deodorant. Why? As much as we all love Mother Nature, there's no way we're going to be OK with smelling funky. But here's the good news: There are actually tons of natural deodorants that get the job done. Check out 9 fantastic ones that won't leave you stinky. See the best natural deodorants

 

Hello fellow travelers! Need a quick and simple way to freshen your breath?

Try the $7.50 gloss from C.O. Bigelow that can be found at Bath and Body Works everywhere.

It has 2% peppermint oil that can be soothing to chapped lips and double duty as a hint of breath freshener should you be stinky and without mints!

I'm using the "mentha" flavor of gloss now and it's slick and smooth on the lip but not a bit sticky!

I think the gloss is perfect for wearing over a lip stain to dress up. Now, do you know anyone who would like this gloss as a stocking stuffer?

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Bath & Body Works Paris fragrance for Back to School

7 Best DIY Beauty Recipes

Prepare to be amazed. These 7 recipes will make you a true believer in DIY beauty

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article Have you ever tried that mayonnaise hair mask only to find that you're left with greasy hair that reeks for weeks? If so, you're fully aware of how bad a DIY beauty project can turn out. But before you swear off DIY for good, take a look at these recipes. They really work, save you money, and best of all, they don't include any mayo. See the recipes that have us turning to our kitchens instead of our medicine cabinets now. Get recipes

Hello Gorgeous girls! Back to School is upon us and time to stock up on some new Bath and Body Works scents!

Bath & Body Works transports you to the city of lights on Saturday, August 11th to celebrate the launch of Signature Collection From Paris , With Love - three alluring scents inspired by the “je ne sais quoi” of the captivating city.

From the moment you step into the store, you’ll be surrounded by the sights, sounds, tastes, and of course, scents of Paris .

WHO: Bath & Body Works

WHAT: Welcome to Paris Event

 WHEN: Saturday August 11th 1pm-5pm

WHERE: Select Bath & Body Works Stores Nationwide

 Experience the most romantic city in the world at your local Bath &; Body Works:

· Get a whirl wind tour of the iconic city through our new Parisian inspired fragrances – Paris in Bloom, Sweet on Paris, Paris Nights and one of our top fragrances Paris Amour.

 · Enter for the chance to take home the ultimate Paris fragrance experience - full size shower gel, body lotion and fine fragrance mist in one of the From Paris, With Love fragrances.

 · With every full size Signature purchase, guests will receive a gift featuring a Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Mini Candle and trial size Body Lotion as well as a Caramel Apple PocketBac and holder all together in a sweet mesh bag.

These items are not available in stores until September so quantities are limited!

 Visit the Event Page at Facebook.com/BathandBodyWorks or go to BathandBodyWorks.com/Event for a full list of participating stores

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Fall beauty-YBF and B&B to kick start your Fall looks

Hello Gorgeous!
The good times are here! The weather is finally cooler meaning jeans, boots, and sweaters! Thank goodness because my flip flops were flat!
Now I have some products for you to try and consider for transitioning your summer style into fall looks.

For a Fall scent that can be layered in body wash, lotion and a scented spray try the Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin fragrance pictured here, or it's partner the Warm Cinnamon Apple. There is always a deal or coupon on www.bathandbodyworks.com so you can pick up a new Fall scent for less!

If you haven't tried any of the beauty products from Stacey of YBF-who is regularly featured on www.hsn.com you need to! It's high quality makeup with great pigment load and spreadability and for right now-these gorgeous shimmer tint lip glosses that are paraben free and ready to take you into the deep lip tones of the Fall! They wear excellent alone, with a liner or over a lipstick! Get some! Go see the YBF-which stands for Your Best Friend website and pick your favorites!

http://www.ybfgirlfriends.com/
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Bath and Body Works mini hand sanitizers-just in time for any festivals you are attending

8 Makeup Video Tutorials That Will Make You LOL

Have some time to kill -- or just need a good belly laugh? Watch these videos now

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tutorial article Who knew makeup how-tos could be so funny? These vloggers show you how to do your makeup like Katy Perry, Maria Shriver, and a torn up Nicki Minaj -- so sit back, relax, and get your giggle on. Oh, and please make sure to not take any of these tutorials seriously. Watch videos

Hello Gorgeous and thank God it's Friday!
See these mini sized perfect for purse or pocket hand sanitizers by Bath and Body Works?
If you are taking the family out to the Arizona State Fair or any Fall festivals-you may want to have something close by to help protect yourself and family from any germs that may lead to sniffles or infections.
The Fall scents in these minis are a mix of apples, cinnamon, vanilla, or pumpkin.
You can get some at your local retail spot for Bath and Body Works or online at http://www.bathandbodyworks.com

Whether you choose an anti-microbial or anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, make sure you have something on hand as a flu season gets near.

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Paris Amour shimmer mist-at The Buttes and Bath and Body Works

This Week's Craziest Beauty Invention: Swallowable Perfume

From rubber ear covers that prevent flatiron burns to suction cups that plump your lips, we thought we've seen the wackiest beauty inventions -- until now

This is a TotalBeauty.com perfume article We love our perfume just as much as the next gal, but now we're faced with an interesting dilemma: Would we swallow our go-to scent? A Dutch artist and a synthetic biologist came up with an ingestible capsule that releases fragrance from the inside out. See how this invention works so you can decide if you'll pop the perfume pill. Watch video

Hey Gorgeous-
This bottle of Paris Amour shimmer mist made it to The Buttes in Tempe with me for Spray Tan Camp hosted by Kelly Richardson of Be Bronze.
The event was amazing-and the Paris Amour shimmer mist is not so bad either. Now, it looks amazing on freshly tanned skin! On my shade of white skin that wasn't covered in a spray tan, let's just say it had an interesting look.
I do like the floral scent, though for Fall I would prefer something 'warmer/woodsy/cinnamon/spicey' in a fragrance. This would be really good for springtime/summer-maybe even a wedding? Note to self and world: I love the look, though it takes a while to dry down on the skin and can be a bit' sticky/tacky to the touch during the dry down time.
Here's some notes from the Bath and Body Works website to help you decide, or-grab a coupon and head on over to a retail store and try some on for yourself!

Bath and Body Works description from website: "This Shimmer Mist will leave skin sparkling with irresistible glamour and lightly fragranced with our exclusive Paris Amour, a dreamy blend of French tulips, apple blossoms and sparkling pink champagne, inspired by a romantic stroll through the streets of Paris.Indulge your senses with our exclusive Paris Amour, a dreamy blend of French tulips, apple blossoms and sparkling pink champagne, inspired by a romantic stroll through the streets of Paris
Key Fragrance Notes: French Tulips, Apple Blossoms, and Pink Champagne "

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Into the Wild of NYFW with Bath and Body Works Signature Collection

Get Katy Perry's Hot VMA Makeup Look

See how to get the singer's look with a step-by-step tutorial from her makeup artist

. This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tutorial article MTV's Video Music Awards never disappoint. The outrageous makeup, hair, and outfit ensembles provide great entertainment and, albeit more rarely, great inspiration. For instance, this year we were particularly wowed by Katy Perry's berry pink hair and makeup to match. So we talked to her makeup artist, Jake Bailey, who gave us the steps that'll help you copy her look. Get how-tos

Good morning Gorgeous!
Stillettos on! Big dark sunglasses ready! Netbook and notes ready to be taken on the newest looks-check!
Before heading out 'Into the Wild' of the New York Fashion Week-remember to layer on a scent to help accessorize your look and make your style statement.
This fragrance from the Bath and Body Works Signature Collection is a rich and sumptuous scent just right for Fall! Into the Wild comes in a body wash, lotion, creme, body spray and perfume atomizer. The products are also on sale, buy 3 get 2 free meaning you can get the entire line at a savings and be ready to layer your NYFW scent.

Fragrance is always the best accessory so why not start today with a new scent? Enjoy the NYFW shows and post pics and comments!
To learn more about the Into the Wild fragrance visit:
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=into%20the%20wild&origkw=Into+the+Wild&sr=1
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Episode 8 in web series: Mentha Lip Tints, Mean girls and 'stop block tell'

7 Worst Self Tanners

With fall quickly approaching, self tanners are more important now than ever. Make sure to avoid these 7 that'll disappoint you

This is a TotalBeauty.com tanning article These self tanners are so bad you'd be better off staying pasty white. Make sure to avoid a tan faux pas by checking out our readers' reviews. See reviews

No. 7: Banana Boat Everyday Glow Sundial Face Self-Tanning Lotion -- All Skin Tones, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.1

"This is nasty. It reeks of chemicals, it has no accuracy whatsoever on the dial, and it takes MANY applications to work."

No. 6: L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzer, $8.97

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

"This product resulted in a streaky mess in my hands. I rubbed and rubbed and rubbed and still could not get it to look uniform."

No. 5: Jergens Natural Glow Healthy Complexion Daily Facial Moisturizer, $8.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

"It gave my face nice color, but I couldn't get over the sticky feeling and bad smell to use it for more than a couple of days."

Want to see what was the worst? Click here!

Hello Gorgeous!
Get ready for a great week! This episode of the new Makeup University web series has a short review on two new products I just tried: the Burt's Bees sensitive skin with cotton extract night creme and eye creme as well as the C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Tints. I enjoyed both!

You can find Burt's Bees at Walmarts, Targets, Sprouts and drugstores abound. C.O. Bigelow at Bath and Body Works stores in malls everywhere! I have a health tip in the video and my most favorite part is the last segment where I take a moment to encourage you. This episode I am revisiting the topic of bullying-specifically online bullying. So watch the video to learn how to 'stop block and tell'!

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Paris Amour by Bath & Body Works for super Saturday fun

How to Get the Wavy Hair You've Always Wanted

Perfect the tousled look just in time for the last few weeks of summer

This is a TotalBeauty.com wavy hair article The grass is always greener on the other side of the hair spectrum -- which means those of us with fine, pin-straight hair crave beach-y waves that look effortlessly gorgeous. So we went to the experts to give us a fool-proof tutorial on how to get beach-y waves. Now you don't have a reason not to try the look before summer ends. See how-tos

Happy Saturday Gorgeous!
The new scent in the Signature collection for Bath and Body Works is called Paris Amour. Key fragrance notes are: French Tulips, Apple Blossoms and Pink Champagne. Maybe your are jet setting to the Eiffel Tower for your Labor Day weekend-or just hitting a staycation at a local resort; either way define the event with a new scent! The Paris Amour has a special limited edition "to go bag" and is also on special for buy 3 get 2 free. Shop online or at your local mall!
I liked the light floral scent, and in the Arizona heat-I'm keeping the body spray in the refrigerator so when I need a blast of cool I can also mix it with a sweet scent. Hey-don't take my word for it, go find out for yourself by testing it in store. Enjoy and Happy Saturday!

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