Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference dry skin regime

How to Turn Your Favorite Pinterest Makeup Looks into Reality

Even if you're not a makeup guru, you can still wear the cutest makeup looks you see on Pinterest. All you need are these helpful tips from one of our beauty editors

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Though Pinterest is the Mecca for beauty inspiration, recreating and wearing those looks takes a lot more effort than it takes to re-pin. Some require a boatload of products and the steady hand of a fine artist, but others are totally doable -- especially with the expert help of our beauty guru, Cinya. From dewy skin to bold brows, see the tips you need to nail these looks now. Get her tips

Hello Gorgeous! 
Whoa-this is a big picture-I know.
But it shows a bit about everything in the line-and by line I mean this system by Elizabeth Arden is designed to do the maximum skin repair and improvement possible when used as a system.

I have just completed a six day trial of the dry skin regime and really like the soft, supple skin effects I'm experiencing.

The products range in price from $20-$50 and can easily be purchased online or at Ulta stores.

Beautiful is a Visible Difference

When following the daily regimen, Visible Difference is proven to reveal a visible improvement in the appearance of skin in as little as 6 days^*. The line gives skin the hydration and treatment it needs to produce a natural glow and provide short-term and long-term visible results.

Nothing is more beautiful than beautiful skin. Leveraging 100 years of skincare expertise, Elizabeth Arden introduces Visible Difference, a spa-inspired, regimen-focused essential skincare line that helps balance skin to reveal its natural health and radiance. Specifically designed and customized for each unique skin type, a four-part daily treatment process promises to deliver a visible improvement in the appearance of skin in as little as 6 days^*.

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Murad Clarifying Wipes: perfect for travel, school lockers, busy moms and business ladies!

7 Foods Every Woman Needs to Eat

Healthy food fads come and go but superfoods are here to stay. These seven eats are just too good to pass up

This is a TotalBeauty.com vitamins for women article Listen up: superfoods are not a fad or a gimmick. They are the key to living longer and looking younger. Why? Because they're filled with nutrients, antioxidants, and phytochemicals that will dramatically reduce signs of aging and lower your risk of heart disease and cancer. Sound good? Update your grocery list with these seven superfoods now. See superfoods

Hello my Gorgeous friend-or as Mally says it "gorgois"! Oh where were these wipes when I was driving across country and camping?

I sure could have used a clarifying wipe as my skin went from car to road to camp to location to work to eat to sleep and everywhere in between!

I love these! I do not have acne prone skin-but-with humidity, sunscreen in thick layers and traveling with fairly poor eating habits, I enjoy having a final swipe of a toner before before putting on my skincare routine.

Or, I have used these as a quick skin cleanser half way through the day before applying a thin layer of foundation again to freshen up my makeup.

Here's some information about the product specifically, but take my word for it, they work! About $20 online and in retails stores such as Ulta and Sephora.

What it is: A package of ultra-soft, pre-moistened facial wipes for blemish-prone skin.

What it is formulated to do: This package of super soft, pre-moistened facial wipes help control oil and reduce shine while preventing blemishes and skin breakouts.

They are clinically proven to keep skin clear by removing dirt, oil, bacteria, and pore clogging sebum, leaving skin balanced, toned, and healthy looking. Placed together in a convenient package with a simple peel and seal flap, these disposable wipes are perfect to take with you on the go, day or night.

What it is formulated WITHOUT: - Sulfates - Synthetic Fragrances - Petrochemicals - Phthalates - GMOs - Triclosan Research results: Clarifying wipes are clinically proven to remove dirt, oil, bacteria, and pore clogging sebum*.

*Individual results will vary. Study results on file.

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Vitaphenol from La Jolla Spa MD: Back to School moisturizer for moms

Say Goodbye to Dark Spots

Have unwanted brown spots? Get the tips you need to get rid of them for good

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin problems article No matter how religiously we slather on our sunscreen, come fall we always find a fresh batch of freckles and sunspots. But before you vow to never step foot outside again, see what dermatologist Deborah Jaliman tells us is the real reason for our hyperpigmentation. With her expert tips, you'll finally learn how to treat and prevent dark spots. Get even skin

 Hello Gorgeous!
Moms; maybe you are going back to school or the kids are heading back to class-either way it's time to take care of your skin and help do some healing to summer skin.

The Vitaphenol  La Jolla Spa MD daily foritfied moisturizer is light in texture but power packed. I noticed a tightening on my skin-like  a pulling up of jowls and chin, could this be the effect of the fortified caffeine? Either way-I like this stuff! You can purchase online or from your local med spa for 1 ounce in air tight cannister, $95.00.

What it is: A cooling moisturizer with a blend of potent super antioxidants. What it's used for: VITAPHENOL Daily Fortified Moisturizer provides skin with a dose hydration and antioxidants while imparting a healthy glow.

The formula features hyaluronic acid to seal in moisture, plumping fine lines and boosting suppleness. Caffeine instantly tightens and firms, leaving your complexion more awakened and youthful.


 Ingredients Directions More Info Water, Emulsifying Wax, Glycerin, PPG-2 Myreth Propionate, Squalane, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Puncia Granatum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Beeswax, Imidazolinyl Urea, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Phospholipids, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Ceramide III, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Palmitate Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Dimethicone, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Lavendula Hybrida Extract, Lavendual Angusifolia Oil, Lavandin Extract, Ubiquinone. Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

mama mio Mighty Moisture-the secret to summer skin

12 Fun Exercise Fads

Don't dread working out with these fun new fitness programs

This is a TotalBeauty.com fitness article Exercising is a pain in the behind if we can be frank, and the motivation to put down the ice cream bucket and get off the couch is slim to none. But, with these 12 new fitness fads, we (and you) will be a bit more excited about working out the muscles we never knew we had. Check 'em out

Hi there Gorgeous!
How is your summer going? Mine is fabulous and amazing, full of adventure and now all I lack is dry skin!
I recently recieved a sample of this tube of 'no nasties' filled high protein day and night moisturizer from mama mio.
This product may very well cure me from using heavy creams! I love a thick luxurious cream to put on before bed-so it has a full night to soak into my skin...well, this tube of moisture is light weight but heavy hitting on ingredients that help hydrate, plump and oxygenate the skin!
Best part-it's smooth texture glides onto skin, very light clean scent and absorbs fast!
The box comes with an instruction booklet of how to get the best success from the product-to add a twice daily facial muscle exercise: the Ponytail Pullups and Rosies.

Well, don't take my word for it- go see for yourself and enjoy the website, it's fun to poke around on! I know you will find something on there to help make you feel your most beautiful in the middle of the best summer of your life!
http://www.mamamio.com/
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Prom skin care concerns? Clean up with WAVE by Neutrogena

13 Ickiest Lip Glosses

Don't look to these glosses for kiss-worthy lips. Readers say these left their lips chapped, goopy and worse

This is a TotalBeauty.com lip makeup article From glosses that "smell like moth balls" and "feel like little bits of broken glass," it's safe to say that these are best left in the 99 cent bin. Don't waste your money on these awful lip products. See the list

No. 13: LORAC Lip Polish, $17.50

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 5.9

This is "somewhat sticky, not very long lasting," and "not worth the price."

No. 12: E.L.F. Plumping Lip Glaze, $1

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 5.7

"Not only does it not plump your lips, but it smells so disgusting. I can't even describe the scent …"

No. 11: Sally Hansen Lip Inflation Extreme, $9.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 5.7

"Smell: hideous. Taste: awful. Price: outrageous. Fullness: no change."

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Hello Gorgeous!

How are you this fine day? Prom on your mind? Wedding perhaps? Well, here are two products from Neutrogena that may be able to help you get your prom pretty on and bridal beauty together!

In the photo I am holding the WAVE cleanser by Neutrogena and it's perfect for doing deep cleaning to get skin it's most radiant. The secret to really good makeup is having even better skin!

Just like a painter-if you start with a great canvas you can ensure a great picture!

The other item is spf 30 sunscreen filled retinol based anti-aging lotion from Neutrogena. It is perfect for the bride or person who wants to do some light resurfacing and improve texture while protecting skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays.

Even though the lotion is Retinol based-it's very mild and I have not experienced any stinging or tingling that is common with Retinol products.

Something important to know is that the WAVE cleanswer is waterproof-meaning it's designed for use in the shower as well as sink side and if you happen to drop it and submerge it-trust me, it will still work! Or at least mine does!

Both of these products are available at mass retailers near you! Like Walmart, Target, CVS or Walgreens. To learn more visit http://www.neutrogena.com/ Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Lancome-thick rich creamy and lovely!

Your Skin Care Personality

See what essential products your skin care regimen is lacking

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article How does your skin care routine stack up? And, what does it say about your personality? Answer these nine questions to find out. Take quiz

Well hello gorgeous! Today I write to you from the beginning of the holiday weekend in Flagstaff Arizona! My family is here for a snowboarding weekend and guess what-as of right now, there is no snow. So please join with me in prayer as I pray in snow!

Also, you can see in the photo that I am applying my eyecream. Or is it thick rich face creme? Ok, I admit-I get a lovely assortment of products to try daily. This little tub of Lancome arrived and I began using it. It came with no instructions or note from the company-just a lovely little tub of thick cream on the bottom with a twist top that opens up into a light emulsion that resembles a concealer. So I"m not sure if it's eye cream with concealer or face cream with foundation. Doesn't matter because either way I love it!
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Fresh healthy skin & skin care with Frutique- New Year New You New Skincare!

What New Year's Resolution Should You Make?

Because a "delete" and "replay" button for life doesn't exist, we need New Year's resolutions to help us make a fresh start each year

This is a TotalBeauty.com health and beauty article To help you pare down your long resolution list and get to the bottom of exactly which health and beauty changes you should and can make this year, we designed this quiz. Take it now

Hello gorgeous!

It's a new year and I bet you have made some healthy new years resolutions!

I hope that one of those is to wash your makeup off every night-yes, even when you are very tired please take the time to cleanse your skin!

And while you are, try the Frutique line of healthy skincare that helps the Earth while washing!
This beauty by nature company is providing fruit based formulas to nourish your skin.

I've been enjoying the cleanser which removes my makeup while leaving my skin feeling clean but not tight and dry!

I follow up with the brightening serum made with citrus to help keep an even complexion and then add the apple based restoring creme. These products are luxurious in feel, absorb readily and smell wonderful! If you want to give Frutique a try simply visit your nearest Sally's Beauty Supply or learn more about the Frutique philosophy of skin care at www.frutiqueskincare.com Enjoy!
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Paula Begoun the Cosmetics Cop shares best anti-aging products!

Your Guide to Beautiful Hands

Want smooth, supple hands that will make your guy never want to let go? Thought so

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article It's actually easy to get smooth, beautiful hands at home -- we'll show you how. Get tips

Hello gorgeous! Enjoy this report on the best 2011 beauty products for anti-aging!

Anti-Aging Superstars: Ingredients with Real Results
A Special Report by Paula Begoun, The Cosmetics Cop

Paula Begoun, skincare expert and best-selling author of Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, reveals her list of the top anti-aging ingredients and products. Complete reviews of the top-rated makeup and skin care products are available on her Beautypedia.com website. Access it FREE for a limited time!


Each year hundreds, if not thousands, of new anti-aging beauty products are launched around the world. Touting the latest advancements and ingredients, they promise to reduce wrinkles, minimize sun damage and turn back the hands of time to give users the skin they had in their 20s. The truth is, many of these products don’t come close to their marketing claims and consumers ends up disappointed.

“You can’t read into all the hype you see in print and TV advertisements for beauty products,” says Paula Begoun, skincare expert and international best-selling author of Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me. “’Anti-aging’ can mean anything the consumer thinks it means, which most often is far more than what any skin-care product can provide.”

Anti-aging and anti-wrinkle are powerful buzzwords that capture the attention of consumers the world over, yet there’s no standard that defines them. Of the thousands of anti-aging and anti-wrinkle products, the inevitable question has to be: Which companies are overhyping their claims and which are providing options that actually deliver on their promises? Someone is being deceitful because if all the claims were true it wouldn’t matter which product you bought; a five dollar cream from the drugstore or the $500 night serum from the department store would produce the same anti-aging results.

The good news is that consumers have a number of options—aside from surgery—which still deliver dramatic results to make their skin look and act younger. But instead of focusing on the brand name and marketing claims it’s important that consumers look for products containing ingredients that have a proven track record of producing noticeable, cumulative improvements in wrinkles and other signs of aging.

Let the Informed Anti-Aging Shopping Begin!
There are hundreds of brilliant ingredients that show up in well-formulated skin-care products, but those on the list below have lots of impressive research behind them. When shopping for products with these ingredients don’t stress about finding one that contains all of them. Not only is that next to impossible, but in the case of certain ingredients – like glycolic or salicylic acid – having them in every product would be too much of a good thing.

The A-List of Anti-Aging Ingredients

•AHAs and BHA –Take Skin Beyond Smooth: AHAs are best for normal to dry or sun-damaged skin because they help bind moisture and improve healthy collagen production and smooth an uneven skin texture. BHA is best for normal to oily or breakout-prone skin while also being excellent for reducing redness from rosacea.
•Top rated AHA products include:
•DHC Renewing AHA Cream ($39 for 1.5 ounces)
•Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment ($24.95 for 1.7 ounces)
•Olay Regenerist Night Resurfacing Elixir ($29.99 for 1.7 ounces)
Click here to see more top-rated AHA exfoliants on Beautypedia.com
•Top rated BHA products include:
•Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control 3-In-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment ($7.99 for 2 ounces)
•Paula’s Choice 1% Beta Hydroxy Acid Lotion ($18.95 for 4 ounces)
•Paula’s Choice 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Liquid ($18.95 for 4 ounces)
Click here to see more top-rated BHA exfoliants on Beautypedia.com
•Retinol – Vitamin A for Anti-Aging: Applied to skin, retinol is a beneficial cell-communicating ingredient and an antioxidant. Simply put, it helps skin cells create better, healthier skin cells while increasing the amount of skin-support substances. Retinol has been shown to increase the skin’s collagen production and glycosaminoglycans content, resulting in firmer skin with an improved texture and enhanced barrier function.
•Top-rated products with retinol include:
•BeautiControl Regeneration Overnight Retinol Recovery Serum ($45 for 1 ounce)
•Paula’s Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Moisturizer ($22.95 for 1.7 ounces)
•RoC Multi-Correxion Night Treatment ($24.99 for 1 ounce)
Click here to see more top-rated retinol products on Beautypedia.com
•Vitamin C – “C” the Difference it Makes: One of the most well-researched and beneficial vitamins you can apply topically is vitamin C. It has been shown to increase collagen production (including dermal collagen, which is significant for wrinkle reduction), reduce the appearance of skin discolorations, strengthen skin’s barrier response, enhance skin’s repair process, reduce inflammation and help skin better withstand exposure to sunlight, whether protected by sunscreen or not.
•Top-rated products with vitamin C include:
•Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hydra-Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum ($95 for 1 ounce)
•Paula’s Choice RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum ($24.95 for 1 ounce)
•Cosmedicine Triple P Serum Daily Advanced Care Antioxidant and Multi-Nutrient Treatment ($65 for 1 ounce)
Click here to see more top-rated products containing Vitamin C on Beautypedia.com
•Vitamin E – In a League of its Own: Vitamin E, in all of its forms, works in several different ways including helping to protect cell membranes from oxidative damage and preventing collagen from being destroyed. It also works in powerful synergy with vitamin C. Vitamin E on an ingredient label may be listed as tocopheryl acetate, tocopheryl linoleate, tocotrienols, alpha tocopherol and tocopheryl succinate.
•Top-rated products with vitamin E include:
•Mary Kay TimeWise Even Complexion Essence ($35 for 1 ounce)
•M.A.C. Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15 ($29.50 for 1.7 ounces)
•Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Toner ($15.95 for 6 ounces)
Click here to see more top-rated products containing Vitamin E on Beautypedia.com
•Niacinamide – Vitamin B at its Best: Niacinamide is the active component of vitamin B3. When applied topically, niacinamide has been shown to increase ceramide and free fatty acid levels in skin, prevent skin from losing water content and stimulate microcirculation in the dermis. It also has a growing reputation for being able to lighten skin discolorations and reduce acne.
•Top-rated products with niacinamide include:
•CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM ($13.99 for 3 ounces)
•Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum Fragrance-Free ($19.49 - 1.7 oz.)
•Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Moisture Gel ($18.95 for 2 ounces)
Click here to see more top-rated products with niacinamide on Beautypedia.com
•Green tea: There are four major antioxidant components of green tea, of which Epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant and biologically active. Green tea works to reduce inflammation, build collagen and reduce cell damage by impeding the harmful effects of sun exposure. EGCG, when found in cosmetics, is a more potent, stable way to get the antioxidant benefit on skin.
•Top-rated products with green tea include:
•Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Supplement ($65 for 1 ounce)
•Dr. Denese New York Hydra-Pure Firming Serum ($95 for 1 ounce)
•Paula’s Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Moisturizer ($22.95 for 1.7 ounces)
Click here to see more top-rated products with green tea on Beautypedia.com
•Resveratrol: Like any antioxidant, resveratrol has incredible protective benefits for skin. When applied topically, resveratrol protects against sun damage, improves collagen synthesis and reduces cell damage. It is a stable, potent antioxidant worth finding in a skin-care product.
•Top-rated products with resveratrol include:
•Cosmedicine MegaDose Skin Fortifying Serum ($80 for 1 ounce)
•Dr. Denese New York FirmaTone Rx Eye Puff and Circle Minimizer ($36 for 0.2 ounce)
Click here to see more top-rated products with resveratrol on Beautypedia.com
•Grape seed: Grape seed has been shown to be a potent antioxidant that significantly reduces free-radical damage. Combining it with other antioxidants greatly enhances its efficacy. It also has wound-healing properties. Regardless of the type of grape, it has antioxidant potential. For fighting wrinkles, it is one of the top superstars.
•Top-rated products with grape seed include:
•Caudalie Paris Vinosource Riche Anti-Wrinkle Ultra Nourishing Cream ($50 for 1.3 ounces)
•Estee Lauder Perfectionist [CP+] Wrinkle Lifting Serum ($55 for 1 ounce)
•Paula’s Choice Slip Into Silk Body Lotion ($16.95 for 7 ounces)
Click here to see more top-rated products with grape seed on Beautypedia.com
•Curcuminoids: The curcuminoids are the major active constituents of the spice turmeric. Curcumin is but one of these components, and is chemically known as diferuloylmethane. It has potent anti-inflammatory properties, both internally and externally. The curcuminoids also have potent antioxidant ability and work to suppress excess melanin production in the presence of sunlight. They gain anti-aging superstar status due to their multiple benefits in addressing the underlying factors – chronic inflammation, irritation and sun damage – that cause skin to look older and become less able to repair itself.
•Top-rated products with curcuminoids include:
•Osmotics TriCeram ($32 for 3.4 ounces)
•Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum ($24.95 for 1 ounce)
•Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Moisturizer ($42.50 for 1.7 ounces)
Click here to see more top-rated products containing curcuminoids / curcumin on Beautypedia.com
•Soy isoflavones/extract): Soy and its components have an amazing amount of research showing them to be powerful antioxidants that are extremely beneficial for skin. Studies show that these derivatives inhibit environmental damage, reduce irritation, improve skin texture, build collagen and fight sun damage.
•Top-rated products with soy include:
•Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrate Recovery Boosting Treatment ($85 for 1 ounce)
•Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 & Antioxidants ($20.95 for 2 ounces)
•SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex ($53 for 1 ounce)
Click here to see more top-rated products containing soy on Beautypedia.com

•Pomegranate: Topical application of products containing the antioxidant pomegranate may improve the appearance of wrinkled skin by reducing inflammation and forestalling further damage. Research also shows that an extract from pomegranate peel has an inhibitory effect on the collagen-depleting substance, MMP-1.
•Top-rated products with pomegranate include:
•Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita-Mineral Lotion ($36 for 1.7 ounces)
•Jane Iredale Pom Mist ($17.50 for 2 ounces)
•Paula’s Choice HydraLight Moisture-Infusing Lotion ($18.95 for 2 ounces)
Click here to see more top-rated best products containing pomegranate on Beautypedia.com
•Ceramides: This ingredient makes up about 20 percent of the skin’s intercellular matrix – the “glue” that holds skin cells together – helping skin maintain its appearance while protecting it. When the skin’s “matrix,” also known as its outer barrier, is impaired due to sun damage, a dry environment or irritating skin-care products, ceramides decrease, leaving the skin vulnerable. Replenishing the skin’s ceramide content is a powerful way to protect skin, helping it act and look younger.
•Top-rated products with ceramides include:
•CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion ($12.99 for 12 ounces)
•Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules ($68 for 0.95 ounce)
•Paula’s Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream ($18.95 for 2 ounces)
Click here to see more top-rated products containing ceramides on Beautypedia.com
•Linoleic / Linolenic Acids / Phospholipids: These fatty acids replenish the skin’s intercellular matrix, preserving its appearance. In addition, all of them function as cell-communicating ingredients, working to “tell” the appropriate skin cells how to function in a healthier manner. They also help reduce inflammation, believed to be a key factor in how the skin ages.
•Top-rated products with linoleic/linolenic acid or phospholipids include:
•Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hydra-Pure Firming Serum ($95 for 1 ounce)
•MD Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Lotion ($50 for 1 ounce)
•Paula’s Choice RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner ($18.95 for 4 ounces)
Click here to see more top-rated products with linoleic/linolenic acid or phospholipids on Beautypedia.com



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