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Drugstore Body Lotions NOT to Try |
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TotalBeauty.com readers say these moisturizers are a no-go |
 Lotions today claim to do so much more than merely moisturize. Some claim to beat cellulite, stop hair growth and slow down aging, but do they deliver? Well, some probably do, but not the ones on this list. TotalBeauty.com readers say these ones didn't live up to their claims, plus, some of them had issues with greasiness and scent (ew!). Read on to see which cheapie lotions you shouldn't buy. See lotions |
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No. 9: Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion With Sunscreen, $8.99 |
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7 |
 "It's strange because their [Aveeno's] actual sunscreens smell less like a sunscreen than this …" |
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No. 8: Burt's Bees Radiance Body Lotion with Royal Jelly, $8.99 |
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7 |
 "The scent is too strong" and "sort of smells like wet gauze …" |
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No. 7: Jergens Age Defying Multi-Vitamin Moisturizer, $7.49 |
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.8 |
 "This one doesn't do anything more for anti-aging than any of their other products …" |
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Want to see what's the worst? Click here! |
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Developed with a focus on an educational and healthy approach to beauty, Mother Blogger and The Working Girl track and test beauty products without any ulterior motives and without regard to brand influences.
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Say No To These Drugstore Body Lotions
Read My Blue Lips
Read my blue lips: Brightening Collagen Lip Balm counteracts the yellow in teeth! A favorite beauty product of the girls of the blog.
It Cosmetics Smile-Brightening Collagen Lip Balm utilizes blue micro-crystal technology that goes on sheer but counteracts the yellow in teeth to create the illusion of a brighter, whiter smile. Use it by itself or on top of your favorite gloss or lipstick. The balm is also infused with Vitamins, Collagen and Antioxidants which provide plumper, healthier looking lips. This balm can be worn alone on bare lips as a treatment as well. The collagen helps to plump and fill fine lines and cracks. The antioxidants nourish your lips, plus work to ward off free radicals throughout the day, working as a preventative anti-aging treatment.
Disclaimer -- (This product was not provided by PR.)
Gift for the Girl on the Go: Estee Lauder Mascara Traveler Gift Set
Perfect Gift for the Girl on the Go: Estee Lauder Mascara Traveler Gift Set
With a new addition to the family -- The Lovely and Smart Hubby of The Working Girl and his lovely famly, too -- Mother Blogger and The Working Girl have the luxury of staying put for the holidays because the lovey-doveys -- The Working Girl and Lovely Hubby -- hail from the same city. Although the ladies of the blog will not be traveling this holiday, they still fell in love with this limited edition Mascara Traveler Gift Set ($25) from Estee Lauder.
The gift set includes Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara, a dual-ended Lash Primer Plus and Double Wear Stay-in-Place Concealer SPF 10, and an Artist’s Eye Pencil in Softsmudge Black. In a crocodile-embossed pouch, this set adds style to a business meeting or jet-setting around the holidays or jingling your bells in your own cozy home this season.
Disclaimer -- Although this is something the girls discovered dashing through the Midwest snow at their local mall all on their own, according to new legal standards, they must disclose their PR Deep Throat. No PR was harmed during the post to this blog.
Tricks to Coloring Your Hair at Home
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21 Tips for Perfect At-Home Hair Color |
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Don't be afraid of the box -- with these tips it's a snap to color your hair |
 Mother Blogger pays big bucks for her natural hair color and has been known to leave the salon chair and go directly to a drugstore to buy more hair color when she thought her strands needed a little more oomph. The Pregnant Working Girl has been on hiatus with her love of color until after the baby is born but is looking forward to returning to her natural blonde color. Yes, both mom and daughter have found coloring your hair can be very, very tricky, but discovered these tips should help get you through the process drama-free and with fabulous results. See tricks |
Perfect Holiday Hair
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The Perfect Hairstyle for Your Holiday Party |
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You won't need to buy a new dress -- just revamp your hair! |
 Sure, you want to look your best for all those holiday parties this year, but who has the time and money to shop for a new dress, shoes and accessories? Luckily, with these hairstyles you can wear last year's LBD and no one will even notice! See hairstyles |
Bobbi Brown Beauty Trunk for the Girl Who Has Everything
If you are dreaming of a Bobbi Brown Christmas or if you are searching for the perfect gift for a girl who has everything, this Black Plum Bobbi Brown makeup trunk makes a super luxurious gift, The trunk comes filled with an array of Bobbi Brown makeup and treatment products.
Includes the following items ($1000):
• NEW Chrome Patina Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadow
• Bone Long-Wear Cream Shadow
• Black Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner
• Black Perfectly Defined Mascara
• Brown Lip Color
• Rose Shimmer Brick
• Pink Beige Lip Gloss Compact
• Italian Rose Creamy Lip Color
• Tawny Blush
• Pink Sugar Shimmer Blush
• Bone Eye Shadow
• Lilac Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow
• Mahogany Eye Shadow
• Six-Pan Palette
• Hydrating Eye Cream
• NEW Cleansing Oil
• Intensive Skin Supplement
• Hydrating Face Cream
• Two-Pan Refillable Eye Shadow Palette with Naked Eye Shadow and Brown Stone Metallic Eye Shadow
• Blushed Pink Mini Pot Rouge
Black Friday Health and Beauty Deals
TGI Black Friday!
The Black Friday 2009 deals for health and beauty products are hot, hot, hot! Amazing deals, sales and savings.
We will be the last to Bah Humbug you with a diatribe about the economy, but inexpensive health and beauty products are a must-have for any smart shopper.
Some of the 2009 Walmart Black Friday deals seem crazy, considering Wal-Mart posted a meager 3 percent rise in profit during the third quarter, but stores will do anything they can just to get the customer in their doors.
Black Friday deals for 2009:
- CH 1' Flat Iron Straightener - Target $89.99
- Homedics Neck and Shoulder Massager with Heat - $19.99 from Kohls
- Phillips Sonicare Essence Toothbrush at Target for $39.99
- Norelcom Arcitec Shaver 1050X for $129.99
- Bath and Body Stocking Stuffers from $1.29 - $3.49 at Kohls, Aromatherapy Classics are 2 for $15. Socks are 2 for $10. Buy 3, Get 3 free signature collection body care. Anti-bacterial 4 packs for $10. Offers valid 11/26 to 11/29.
- Benefit: Free U.S. shipping on orders of $25 or more with code SHIP2009. Free international shipping with any $100 purchase with code CYBRINTL. Not valid with other offers. Excludes sale items & sharpeners. Offer valid one time per customer. 11/27 to 11/30.
- Bliss: Get 30% off create your own gift sets with code GIFT30 at checkout. Offer valid 11/23 to 12/01. Get 30% off select sets with code SETS30, code valid 11/24 to 12/01. Get up to 50% off site wide 11/27 to 12/01.
- George Armani: 20% off and free shipping with code FAMILY. Expires 11/30
- Kate Somerville: 30% off your entire order with code KATE2009. Valid 11/27 to 11/30
- L'Occitane: Dreamy Hands Set $8 ($24 value) door buster. 30% off select gifts. Buy 2, get 1 free on select sets.
- Lancome: 20% off your entire order plus free shipping. Enter code HOLIDAYJOY2. 11/24 to 11/30.
- Origins: Get the Origins Greats gift set. 6 of our best-sellers for just $55.00. Valid 11/27
- Perricone MD: 25% off your entire order with code FRIENDS2. Expires 11/28
- Philosophy: Free Shipping (no minimum) + up to 40% off select Philosophy favorites. Philosophy is offering their customers free shipping with no minimum purchase. They are also offering up to 40% off on select philosophy favorites! Enter promo code: “holidays” at checkout.
- Saks:Get a $25 gift card + Free Shipping when you spend $100 on Beauty & Fragrance at saks.com! Use code BEAUTY9. Offer valid 11/26 to 11/29 only.
- She Uemura: 20% off purchases of $50+, plus free shipping. Use code WISH09. 11/27 to 12/1.
- Smashbox
: 20% off entire order with code SBFF9. Expires 12/1
- Zoya: Get 6 free green polishes with $20+ orders. Use code GREENFRIDAY. Expires 11/27
Check out these lists for more Black Friday beauty deals and steals:
- Blackfriday.info
- Blackfriday.fm
- Great list for free samples via telephone
In the end, you must do comparative shopping with Black Friday 2009 deals and Amazon.com to find the best shopping deal.
But, really, can any of this be good for your soul?
Isn't the time better spent being thankful for your family and what you have as opposed to what you want? That sure seems like the healthier and more beautiful way to live.
Happy holidays and happy shopping.
Holiday Gifts that Reduce Stress
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Beauty Recipes that Reduce Stress -- and Make Great Gifts |
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Need to relax or have a gift recipient who does? Make it easier with these homemade beauty products. Maybe use one today before your guests arrive. |
 We're loving these simple beauty recipes for several reasons. One, they're so easy to make, all they use are ingredients you already have in your kitchen, no pricey trip to the store necessary. Two, they're all specifically tailored to relax and de-stress you -- and who couldn't use that this time of year? Three, there are quite a few that you could package up and give as gifts, it's an inexpensive but thoughtful present your friends and family are sure to love! See recipes |
Holiday Discounts on Beauty Products
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Save Cash with these Holiday Discounts |
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Time announced that this was the worst decade ever! Check out these cash-saving offers on beauty products now! |
 We could all stand to save a few bucks while holiday shopping this year, and these deals will be a major help! We found tons of stuff, from sites offering free shipping, to discounts, cool gifts-with-purchase and more! See deals |
No Appointment Needed for Chi Olive Nutrient Therapy
Mother Blogger is sitting in hair stylist extraordinaire Kevin Q's salon chair while her hair is processing -- processing her most authentic self, that is -- blonde! What has Kev Q recommended to keep her expensive locks from fading? Chi Organic Nutrient Therapy.
CHI OLIVE NUTRIENT THERAPY
Ancient Organic Ingredients Combined with Advanced American Technology
Nurturing Health and Wellness with Nutrients
The CHI Organic Olive Nutrient Therapy line is designed to bring ancient philosophies of health and beauty together with Advanced American Technologies. These Hair Care and Skin Care products are designed to promote wellness through the proper balance of necessary nutrients using Olive ingredients, herbs and essential oils.
Mother Blogger packs the convenient six-piece Chi Organics kit which contains shampoo, conditioner, olive silk oil, glaze, and spritz, when she travels. The lovely lemon aroma perks her mood, while the olive oil keeps Mother Blogger's blonde strands shiny and healthy.
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