TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9* Why it's great: We can relate to the YSL-devoted reader who states, "my lashes are my prized possession." The fact that this highly-rated product "never clumps, doesn't smudge easily and makes lashes look long and curled," is why so many readers claim this is the best mascara they've ever used. One reader declares it's "the only mascara you need for that gorgeous faux-lash look."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.0* Why it's great: This moisturizer plus SPF "makes you feel like you're at the spa," one TotalBeauty.com reader says. "It's packed with lots of antioxidants, herbal extracts and helps get rid of forehead wrinkles," claims another user. "It sinks in quickly, doesn't leave a film on my skin and moisturizes well," adds another reader.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.0* Why it's great: "Chanel's eyeliner is the single best eyeliner out there," one enthusiastic reader declares. Other women agree that the liner applies smoothly and evenly, and it also "stays in place and won't give you the dreaded raccoon eye."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1* Why it's great: This serum has TotalBeauty.com readers excited because it not only gives skin "a softer texture and a healthy glow," but also improves signs of aging on the skin while protecting it from environmental damage. Readers describe this serum as "a fantastic product for the reformed sun-worshipper," and even readers who were initially wary of the hefty price tag agree that "a little goes a long, long way."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3* Why it's great: "It grabs all the lashes sans pinching, and curls them into seductive loveliness," says one fan of the cult classic curler. Other reviewers agree that this lash curler is worth the hype (and the price), adding that it "forms lashes into a fan shape that really makes eyes pop."
Who doesn't like to splurge every now and then? There's something so satisfying about stopping by Saks (and Barneys and Neiman Marcus …) and leaving with an impeccably wrapped package. The thrill of a big purchase never gets old.
While a Chanel handbag requires serious saving, a Chanel eyeliner still gives you the glamour of the logo -- not to mention the lovely box and luxurious formula -- with a price that requires less budgeting.
As many celebrity stylists will tell you, the secret to dressing well is to invest in a mix of high- and low-end pieces. Likewise, the perfect beauty regimen consists of easy-on-the-wallet staples alongside these lavish, reader-approved products that make you feel like you've died and gone to makeup counter heaven.
