Bikini Area Hair Removal 101

Bikini Area Hair Removal 101

Get the closest shave in your bikini area without scary repercussions (AKA bumps, cuts and ingrown hairs)

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair removal article Shaving your bikini area can be a challenging task. What's a girl to do then? Consult an expert on the subject, of course. Here to answer questions about getting the smoothest bikini area shave possible is Venus Scientist, Claire Girdler. Read her answers

Giveaway Break - "Beautiful Skin Revealed" Book

Introducing Dermatologist Dr. Paul Friedman's New Book, "Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin." This book is an insider's guide to healthy skin....

How do you navigate through the selection of products for cleansers, moisturizers, cosmetics, and more? Which combination of treatment options, potions and lotions is the real deal? In an effort to seperate fact from fiction, Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Paul Friedman, has co-authored this book to offer an expert's insider view on common skin conditions and treatments that really work, in addition to offering tips on how to maximize the time with your dermatologist.

The book contains 12 chapters including sections on: Complexion, Acne, Wrinkles, Flushing, Birthmarks, Eyes, Leg Veins, Skin Cancer, Scars and Stretch Marks, General Dermatology, Products and finally Choosing a doctor.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a copy of "Beautiful Skin Revealed" Book!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Friday, April 22nd. I will randomly select one winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Shellac in Gotcha

Love love love Shellac's new pink, Gotcha. It's from their Spring line. This picture makes it look a little darker than what it is. It's very similar to Zoya's Barbie in person.

It's a must for Summer!

Obsessive Compulsive Nail Polish Wasabi Swatch

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics are outrageous! I love them, super bold and fun. Check out the polish I sported for St. Patty's Day. It's called Wasabi. I thought it would turn out green, but it was more of an electric yellow. It's pretty thin paint, so it needs about 3 coats to get rid of streaks.

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Pixi Beauty & Scent Genie

Happy St. Patrick's Day - Add GREEN to Your Day!

Whether you're going out to celebrate, or just going to work today, you have to incorporate GREEN in your day for St. Patrick's Day (or you'll get pinched by an leprechaun)!

GET A GREEN GLOW
Hard Candy has a little bit of green in every part of their line! Eyeliners, shadows, mascaras and nail polishes. Best part, it's affordable. You can find the entire Hard Candy line at Walmart.com.

I got the chance to try a few of Hard Candy's green items:

The Lash Weave Lush Green mascara is awesome. It's not as bold as a black or blue mascara, but you will definitely see a tint of green in your lashes.

The Meteor-Eyes Baked Shadow in Space Cadet is a deep green when it's on your eyes. The sparkles that are in the pot don't really come across once on your skin. I found that adding a few drops of water to my brush before dipping it in the pot and applying helped to make the color more bold.

The Take Me Out Chopstick liner in Money is awesome. Full of glitter even with application. I think it looks best with black first, and then over dried black eyeliner to really make eyes pop.

Walk the Line Liquid Liner in Lucky is SUPER green. I mean, GREEN. It goes on really smooth and really bold. If you want to go really green, you could probably use this liner alone. Your eyes will be spotted across the room. But be warned, it's really hard to remove, so you may have green eyes for a few days :)CLEAN GREEN
Bath and Body Works has come through again with cute, fun antibacterials. Check out the Feeling Lucky green ones!


EAT YOUR GREENS!
Check out these Irish recipes at Yum Sugar. Guinness Ice Cream anyone?


RELAX...
End your night and detox in a bath with a LUSH Avobath Bath Bomb ($6.25). It's chock full of our favorite green vegetable avocado, skin is left moisturized and nourished. Lemongrass and bergamot stimulate the senses to get you going!

Please comment below and let me know how you're adding GREEN to your day :)

May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light,
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
~Irish Blessing

Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.

Total Beauty Post - 20 Wallet Frendly Beauty Products

20 Best Wallet Friendly Beauty Products

See which products work just as well as snazzy high-end brands' but won't break the bank

This is a TotalBeauty.com best beauty products article Drugstore-product enthusiasts believe that it is possible to improve your look and save cash at the same time. That's why we read through tons of beauty product reviews in order to bring you a master list of the best wallet-friendly finds from the drugstore beauty brands you love. See products

No. 20: Arm & Hammer Essentials Natural Deodorant, $3.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

"I sweat a good amount and this lasts me six to eight hours."

No. 19: Olay Regenerist Thermal Contour and Lift, $25.72

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"Short of an expensive spatreatment, this product cannot be beat. It's easy to use …"

No. 18: Maybelline New York Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"It doesn't clump, it goes on smooth, it builds and lengthens…"

Want to see the rest of the list? Click here!

Gelac Update

I've been meaning to give everyone an update on Gelac (see post Shellac vs. Gelac). Unfortunately, I have some bad news...it only lasted 4 days. But, I'm going to keep on trying it out. We have skipped a step or cut a corner or two, maybe we haven't perfected it yet. I'll keep everyone updated. But for now, if you're going to treat yourself, splurge on Shellac :)

Vera Wang Preppy Princess

What do you think of when you hear the word 'preppy?' Popped collars? Frat boys? Polo shirts? Once you smell Vera Wang Preppy Princess fragrance, you will think of something else - flirty girls who are stylish and like to have fun!

Vera Wang Preppy Princess comes up in a fun pink bottle with a blue and white plaid design. The top has a crown and ring top, similar to Vera Wang Princess. The fragrance features impressions of tangerine, red apple and succulent crushed berries. The eclectic blend of honeysuckle and jasmine matches the scent's classic meets edgy style, while the scent of sensual woods and an unexpected kiss of coconut water make you feel like you are popular, invited to the inner circle.

The dominate smell of berries is why I like it so much. It's not musky at all, and it reminds me of a scent I wore in high school, fruity and light.

Zoe Kravitz holds court in the ad campaign and schools fans on what it truly means when downtown meets uptown and fashion-forward, confidence rules.

Eau de Toilette Spray
3.4 oz / 100 ml $75.00

1.7 oz / 50 ml $60.00

1.0 oz / 30 ml $45.00

Satiny Body Lotion
5.0 oz / 150 ml $35.00

Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.

Beauty Sales this Week

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Monday - Lorac, Booty Parlor Skincare
Tuesday - Fusion Beauty
Wednesday - Senna Cosmetics, Alterna Professional Haircare
Thursday - Pixi Beauty, Scente Genie
Friday - Bellapiere Cosmetics, Miss Oops Accessories