Hair-Care Special: Less vs. Luxe

Luxe vs. Less Hair Care

Which cheapies are as good as the high-end products?

We asked Lesley Bride, senior scientist at Procter & Gamble Beauty, and Fritz Clay, owner of Hair Play Salon in San Francisco, to compare similar products and say which are so close, you might as well save -- and which are worth the splurge. The results will surprise you. See products

Quick Tips on Eye-Lining and more

Real-Woman Tutorial: Perfect Eyeliner

Quick and easy tips for a perfect cat eye, liquid liner and more - brought to you by fellow blogger Temptalia

This tutorial is designed to show you step-by-step how to line your upper lash line and wing out the liner subtly, which is typically called a cat-eye. Check out these tips and you'll be on your way to perfectly-lined eyes in no time. See how-to

Maybelline Lash Stiletto Contest: WINNER Announcement

I would like to thank everyone who joined and supported my first blog contest.

It was really a heartwarming response that i did not expect because i am just new to blogging, and having not so many acquaintance/ buddies/ friends in this blogosphere. (But i am expanding my horizon to know more great and fab bloggers around!).

Okay, much for that. I know you are also excited to know who the lucky winner is, right? So without further ado, i would like to congratulate----- Entry No. 33: Whit!

You have just won a brand new Maybelline New Yorks' Lash Stiletto Ultra Length Mascara in Very Black! Please wait for the ContestMachine's e-mail or you can e-mail me at vanitychild(at)yahoo(dot)com with your complete mailing address.

To those who didn't win, don't fret. This is definitely not the last contest i will give. I really had fun doing this, and reading all your comments on your entries made me smile each day. Thank you!!! I do hope that you will continue to support my blog.

Hair-Care Special: Best Heat Styling Products

20 Best Heat-Styling Creams, Mousses and Sprays

Don't use a blow-dryer or flatiron before applying one of these products

Stop damaging your hair! If you heat style often you must use a product that protects your hair. Try these gels, sprays and creams that our readers say keep their hair healthy. See products

CONTEST: Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara Giveaway!

As I've promised, I am back with a contest for Maybelline New York's latest mascara innovation. This is my first blog contest and I am really excited!

One lucky winner will get a brand new full-size Lash Stiletto Ultra Length Mascara in Very Black shade. This contest is open to all readers with active blogs. Entries will be accepted until 11pm of April 15 (PST). Winner will be announced here on April 16 and will be notified via e-mail.

How to join? Just fill up the Contest Machine entry form at the top of this blog and you're in!

If you haven't read my review for this product yet, you can find it here. =)

Product Review: Items from Sephora

The 22 Best Sephora Buys

Consider this the ultimate buying guide to your favorite beauty store--

Sephora really is the beauty junkies' paradise. There are so many products to play with, you could spend days sampling and still not try everything. But, since most of us don't have days, or even hours, to spend in the store, we rounded up these TotalBeauty.com reader reviews and ratings for you. Now you'll know exactly which products at Sephora are worth your precious time and money. See products

No. 22: Beautyblender Sponge, $18.50

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*

Why it's great: "This is such a wonderful tool. The broad base of the sponge is..."

No. 21: CARGO Bronzer, $25

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*

Why it's great: "CARGO's bronzer is a great find and beauty bag staple. CARGO didn't leave us pale..."

No. 20: Nars Blush, $25

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.6*

Why it's great: "I have the award winning shade, orgasm. I was a little apprehensive..."

Want to see what's #1? Click here!