TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3*
Why: Readers say this really works. "The mosquitoes were out, but interestingly, only landed on the portion of my legs on which I had NOT applied the lotion," one reader says. Others say, "It's a great sunscreen, plus [it] keeps the bugs away" and "I used it in a very mosquito infested area with nary a bite on my person." Another plus: "It doesn't leave you all greasy," one reader says.
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3*
Why: This comes in very useful for readers: "This handy little tool takes care of all your sharpening needs no matter what the size," readers say. "I have had mine now for over a year and it is still holding up with constant use," one reader says. "The blades are sharp enough so they don't chew up the pencils when you sharpen them and I seem to waste less when I use this," another says.
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3*
Why: Readers say this "clean, crisp, light floral scent" makes them "feel pretty." One reader says, "I have never gotten so many compliments on a fragrance before ... especially from men!" Others describe it as "not too overpowering," "perfect to wear anytime," and it "lasts all day."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3*
Why: Readers say this lip balm is "a wintertime necessity," that's also "great year round." "It gives your lips a nice moisture barrier any time of the year without leaving any kind of waxy residue," one reader says. It also, "doesn't leave that dried-out feeling that other medicated [balms] can, but does the trick for a really dried-out kisser," another reader says.
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3*
Why: Reader say these glosses "have great tasting flavors and moisturize nicely." "Adults will love it because it is all they look for in a balm and [it] brings out the kid in them," one reader says. Another faithful user says, "I haven't had chapped lips for years ... flavorful lips but not chapped." One reader says, "I love how I can put regular lipstick on top of it to keep my lips from cracking ... I love how you can put it [over] regular lipstick for that added shine."
There are thousands of products you could buy from your neighborhood Avon rep, so it can be tough to know which to choose. Luckily, TotalBeauty.com readers have tried almost all of them and told us in their unbiased product reviews which Avon goodies are keepers -- and which they won't be reordering.
