9 Best Self-Tanning Tools

Get your sexy, summer tan on — the sunless way

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Total Beauty readers give these self-tanning lotions and potions a tanned thumbs up.

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No. 9: Aveeno Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion, $11.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8

“It adds a nice sun-kissed glow without streaks or an orange cast …”

No. 8: Bath & Body Works True Blue Spa Shade to Order, $18.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.1

“Best of the best tanners out there …”

No. 7: L’Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Any Angle Self-Tanning Spray, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.2

“It is the easiest self tanner I’ve ever tried …”

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25 Irresistibly Cute Products

We just had to have these products — and you’ll want them too

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Not only are these products too cute to leave on a store shelf, they are also well liked for the benefits they offer by TotalBeauty.com readers. See, we don’t only care about what’s on the outside.

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No. 18: MAC Lipglass, $14

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.5

We couldn’t resist MAC’s limited-edition Give Me Liberty of London collection …

No. 17: Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Buttermilk Bath Pint, $15.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5

With its baby yellow powder and milk bottle-shaped glass, this bath milk couldn’t be cuter.

No. 16: Hard Candy Nail Polish, $5

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5

“This nail polish has won me over, and it wasn’t just the cute ring that sealed the deal …”

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8 Horrible Drugstore Hairstyling Products

Don’t waste your cash or precious styling time on these duds

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TotalBeauty.com readers have tried tons of hairstyling products, and these ones left them more than disappointed. From products that made hair frizzier to ones that smelled like bug spray, these goods are the ones to avoid.

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No. 8: Garnier Fructis Style Fiber Gum Putty, $3.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.3

“If I use too much [of the putty] it will actually flatten my hair …”

No. 7: Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6

“After hours it looked as though I hadn’t added anything. I reapplied and again …”

No. 6: Frizz-Ease Straight Answer Straightening Spray, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.6

“It left my fine hair almost feeling like cotton candy …”

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Editors’ Beauty Essentials for Spring

Total Beauty editors share their fave bargain beauty buys

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This spring we’re cleaning out our cosmetic bags and filling them up with hot new makeup, skin and hair products. Where are we headed? The beauty aisle, which makes it easy for us recessionistas to stock up on our favorite beauty goodies.

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10 Top-Rated Lipsticks

Check out the products real woman love

Total Beauty’s readers have tested boat loads of lipsticks and these 10 came out on top. Read on to hear them gush about why these tubes are their faves.

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No. 10: Revlon Renewist LipColor, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.2

“My experiences with drugstore makeup brands have been pretty hit-or-miss, but…”

No. 9: Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Color, $30

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

“It goes on soft, but at the same time …”

No. 8: Neutrogena MoistureShine Soothing LipSheers, $8.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

“Subtle cooling sensation, which is great on …”

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2010 Beauty Breakthroughs

See the latest and greatest in beauty technology

Find out which advances in the cosmetic industry are rocking our world. Then, see all the great products that have these beauty-boosting ingredients in them.

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Vote For Your Favorite Beauty Products

The polls for the first annual TotalBeauty.com Awards are open!

We’ve got 59 categories of beauty products up for awards — everything from mascara to shampoo. And while our editors are busy testing products to choose the official Total Beauty Award winner, we’re inviting you guys to name the “Readers’ Choice” winner. Hurry — voting ends March 31!

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The Best Eczema-Relief Products

From creams to cleansers, these products truly helped soothe eczema-stricken skin

Whether you have sort-of-itchy, dry skin or out-of-control eczema, readers say these products offer the best relief and, if you’re lucky, will keep you out of the doctor’s office.

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No. 10: Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Lotion, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.5

“Within about 5 days of using this on his face, the heavy dry spots were …”

No. 9: Vaseline Cocoa Butter Smoothing Body Butter, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

“This product is both moisturizing and soothing to my very sensitive skin …”

No. 8: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

“This is the best stuff for skin problems, irritants. It is exactly what it …”

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