TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.8* Why it's great: A hair dryer is just a hair dryer, right? Not according to TotalBeauty.com users who say their "hair felt healthier and looked shinier," after using this luxurious styling tool. Readers also gush about the mint green color, which makes this hair dryer "like an accessory for your bathroom" -- one that also happens to cut drying time in half and tame frizz like no other.
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.