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Top Mascaras for Length & Volume

What clumped, what ran and what truly transformed our real-woman testers

We had 12 beauty-junkie members of our Total Beauty Squad test out so-called lengthening and volumizing mascaras. Their verdict: You could spend a fortune on the best — but you don’t have to. See what was tops.

Their findings

Get Perfect Skin in 2009

Use this step-by-step guide and have glowing skin all year long

Here’s the scoop on what products you should think about using in your 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s to keep your skin looking great. With these regimens, you can be on your way to flawless skin in the new year. Who doesn’t want that?

Find your regime

18 Life-Changing Beauty Products

TotalBeauty.com members say they can’t live without these makeup and hairstyle wonders

We all know that the right product can change your life, or at the very least give it a boost. See which products dramatically altered the lives of TotalBeauty.com members for the better - can you really go another day without trying them?

Best products

Best Eyeliners Under $10

If MAC, Clinique and Lancome are too pricey, you’ll be glad you “settled” for these drugstore gems

TotalBeauty.com members share convincing reviews that yes, you can get a reliable eyeliner for less. See which brand won the most praise.

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No. 18: CoverGirl Outlast Smoothwear All-Day Eyeliner, $6.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.2*

Why it’s great: “This is my No. 1 favorite eyeliner. It’s not too dark but it’s dark enough to make my eyes look sexy. [Espresso is] a rich brown [that's] good for fair-skinned girls. It stays on all day so you don’t have to worry.”
– loveb4ever320, TotalBeauty.com member

No. 17: Rimmel London Professional Liquid Eye Liner, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.3*

Why it’s great: “First the price: dirt cheap, relatively speaking. I like the super-slim application brush; it gives me more control, and I like the consistency, which also makes application easier. After MUCH practice, I’ve gotten pretty adept at applying this.”
– persimmon, TotalBeauty.com member

No. 16: Almay Intense I-Color Play Up Liquid Eyeliner, $7.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5*

Why it’s great: “I’ve tried the amethyst and the topaz. Both are easy and apply a beautifully precise line if you keep a few simple steps in mind: Line in short strokes, and wait a minute or so before blending or applying mascara. [It's] a nice addition to an eye wardrobe!”
– alykitt, TotalBeauty.com member

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Best Beauty Buys Under $60

If T3 blow-dryers and Viva La Juicy are too far out of your budget, here are great alternative investments

In times like these, we don’t want to waste our money on a lame product. Enter the TotalBeauty.com editors’ guide to fun yet practical (read: affordable) items worth a bit of your hard-earned paycheck.

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Calorie-Free Thanksgiving Beauty Treats

These recipe-inspired beauty products make doing hairstyles and makeup looks so much more delicious

Better on your lips than on your hips, we say! With pumpkin season in full force and turkey day just around corner, now’s a great time to try these holiday dinner-inspired skin, makeup and hair products. Be forewarned: Many smell good enough to eat… but please don’t.

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How to Steal Reese Witherspoon’s Look

Recreate the hairstyles, updos and makeup looks seen on the “Four Christmases” star with these quick tips

It’s tough to be jealous of Reese Witherspoon’s classic beauty since she seems so darn nice. Since she’s starring in the new flick “Four Christmases,” we thought we’d glance back at some of her best looks and tell you how to do recreate the looks at home — bonus!

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