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The Best and Worst of Chanel

This is an interesting article syndicated from Total Beauty. I have loved everything I ever tried from Chanel, including Chanel Sublimage, the first item listed as the worst Chanel product in the article—actually it appears to be the only item on the worst list. I agree however, that it is awfully expensive for what it does. Personally, in the luxury skin care area, I prefer M Lab and Creme de la Mer, both of which are also expensive, but not as much as Chanel.

Best and Worst Chanel Products

See which items from this luxe brand are worth the splurge and which one product you shouldn’t spend a dollar on

Just because a product comes with the name Chanel, does that mean it’s worth the hefty price tag? We set out to discover the truth by asking TotalBeauty.com readers to share their skin care product reviews, mascara reviews and more to help you decide which products from the designer brand you should invest in.

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Find the Perfect Holiday Beauty Gifts

The following is syndicated from Total Beauty and provides a list of nice holiday beauty gifts that are also environmentally friendly. So if you are a procrastinator like me and still have some last minute shopping to do, take a look!

Perfect-for-Everyone Presents

Shopping doesn’t have to be a pain — especially with these gift ideas

Get your shopping done in a snap this year! Check out these 11 creative gifts that are earth-friendly to boot. They’re perfect for everyone on your list from your child’s teacher, your hairdresser, even your mother-in-law!

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What Would You Do For Beauty? Tales of Stripping and Other Acts to Buy Beauty

I have to admit that I rolled my eyes when I read the title of this article syndicated from Total Beauty. Stripping for Makeup? But actually, that is just one short tale in a selection of true stories of what women have done for beauty. Some of the other ones also made me roll my eyes, but one made sense to me. A woman rode her bike instead of driving in order to save money for pedicures. That seems pretty good to me. Get in shape, be environmentally friendly, and save money all at once!

Anyway, you can read the various stories in the Total Beauty article that is excerpted below. Despite the title, it isn’t really all about strippers and stripping.

True Stories: Women Who Strip for Beauty Products

Read these shocking tales of the extreme lengths women will go in order to pay for beauty

In this economy, most of us are cutting back — on clothes shopping, eating out and, sadly, buying beauty products. But some women just can’t give up their regular manicures, hair color or cosmetic surgery, even if they have to take extreme measures to pay for it. Check out these amazing true stories — and maybe you won’t feel quite as ridiculous for raiding your savings account to pay for that blow out.

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Holiday Beauty Gifts For All Budgets

The following is syndicated from Total Beauty and is a good gift guide of 20 products that cross multiple budget ranges.

Best Holiday Gifts for Your Budget

Whether you have $20 to spend or $100, we’ve got beautiful gift ideas for everyone on your list this year

Mom, check. Husband, check. Sister, check. With these 20 gift ideas, you’ll have everyone crossed off your list by early December. Pretty nice, huh? Check out this guide of our 20 favorite gifts to give this season, no matter how fat — or thin — your wallet might be.

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Contest: Win a $10,000 Sephora Shopping Spree!

This contest from Total Beauty is open until December 31. It is one heck of a great prize!

Enter for your chance to win a $10,000 Sephora Shopping Spree!

How much stuff could you buy with a $10,000 Sephora Shopping Spree?

Where do we start?! How about 416 DiorShow Mascaras. Or 41 ghd flat irons. Or 51 Clarisonic Skin Care Brushes. The better question is what couldn’t you buy? Answer: Nothing! Enter for your chance to win by writing product reviews on TotalBeauty.com or signing up for TotalBeauty.com’s newsletters, it’s so easy! Find out more here.

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The Best Affordable Foundations

the following is syndicated from Total Beauty. These are their top 12 affordable foundations based on user ratings. I haven’t tried many of these, although I was OK with the Revlon ones listed. I also like the Neutrogena foundation that comes it at number 4. What they don’t include is my absolute favorite drugstore foundation, which is the makeup from the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Line.

The 12 Best Foundations Under $15

Get flawless-looking skin with these beauties from L’Oreal, CoverGirl and more

When it comes to foundation, it really pays to find the perfect product for you. After all, all the eye makeup and lip products in the world won’t make you look gorgeous if your skin looks blah. On the bright side, TotalBeauty.com readers have found that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get flawless-looking skin. In fact, there are plenty of cheapie products that will give you just that! Read on to see what they are.

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No. 12: Almay Line Smoothing Compact Makeup for Dry Skin, $14.78

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

“It actually does improve the appearance of lines …”

No. 11: Maybelline New York Pure Stay Powder Foundation, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

“First time in my life, someone commented on my ‘beautiful skin’ …”

No. 10: CoverGirl Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Liquid Makeup, $10.13

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

“I recently saw a friend I hadn’t seen for a while and she asked if I had something done …”

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Quiz: What Is Your Best Fall Trend?

The following quiz from Total Beauty is kind of cute. It told me to try bold eye shadow.

Quiz: What Fall Beauty Trend Is Perfect for You?

A smoky eye? Red lip? New hairstyle? The answer is 10 short questions away

While we at Total Beauty love trying out new hairstyles and makeup, we’re quick to acknowledge that not all trends work for all women. That’s why we created this quiz, where you’ll be able to see which new looks for fall will perfectly complement your already-fabulous look.

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