"Germ-a-phobes have it rough, or at least our hands do. All that washing and applying hand-sanitizing gels can make our digits scarily raw and red (but on the plus side, it scares people away from shaking our hands -- less germs!).
But now, thanks to sanitizing moisturizer, it's possible to have hydrated hands that are also germ-free (well, 99.99 percent free). The quick-absorbing lotion leaves no telltale disinfectant smell behind, and my hands feel completely soft (not greasy) after applying. It even lasts through a hand washing. So now, you can have the best of both worlds -- although more people will start reaching for your hands, so make sure they apply this first."
"Like most women, when I discover a product that works, I stick with it -- for years. But I had to give this new Carmex lip balm a chance. And let me tell you -- I don't feel the slightest bit guilty about giving my old ChapStick the boot. This hydrating balm glides on effortlessly and penetrates quickly, giving you amazingly moisturized lips with a hint of sheen. And for those of you who were never keen on the trademark yellow Carmex pot, you'll love this redesigned sleek, silver tube. The balm's only flaw? That classic Carmex gasoline-like smell -- it unfortunately didn't get retired with the old packaging. But for soft lips, I'll let that one slide."
The Most Awesome Face Moisturizers, Worst Drugstore Shampoos
and The Best Mascaras. Ever. are just some of the "best and worst" product stories we deliver to you each week. And all of them are based on products that TotalBeauty.com readers love (or hate!), and their honest opinions about them. But from time to time, we editors start to feel left out of this product rant-and-rave session, which is why we're sharing some of our favorites this week.
As beauty editors, it's our job to test and try hundreds of products every year. And like our readers, we're often disappointed by many of them (like the ones on this list), but once in a while we find a standout product we've just got to share with you. Sounds like tough work, right? Well, we've got a little confession to make �
We're a bit (okay, totally) addicted to trying new beauty products, so our job isn't too tough. We love testing, reviewing and then finally spreading the word about them. We have had our share of products to choose from this year, ranging from useless and ineffective to some amazing new technological breakthroughs. And though it was tough, here's a list of our 12 most recent must-rave-about favorite products -- and why we like them. Don't agree with our reviews? Then share your opinion about the product by writing your own review here.
