TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.2*
Why it's controversial: The debate rages on over whether this is truly "lip enhancing." Some say, "I take issue with the 'lip enhancing' part. This product made my highly pigmented lips shiny and soft; if that is the 'enhancement,' then so be it. But when I hear 'enhancement,' I expect it to improve � lips." Others disagree, "It's not meant to be a plumper, and I'm not sure where everybody is getting that. 'Lip enhancing' refers to the fact that it adds color to your lips and makes them slightly better than your own." For some readers, that enhancement is plenty, but others clearly want more.
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9*
Why it's controversial: Some readers say, "I love that they're portion-controlled, so I know that I'm using just exactly what I need and the applicator is extremely easy to use." But others argue that "the packaging is too much and the sponge is abrasive and too large" and "the pods make the application clumsy." Also, some claim with these, "I've seen a reduction in puffiness and discoloration after only a month of use," but others say, "older women will likely not see much of an improvement in the eye area other than a small decrease in puffiness under the eye."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.7*
Why it's controversial: This is possibly the most debated mascara of all time. Some claim "there is nothing better" and that "I look like I have fake [lashes] on." One reader goes so far as to say, "I cannot see how anyone could not love this mascara." But others clearly don't love it, and say it's "completely overrated" and "don't believe the hype." One reader says, "This mascara is easy to find � and is very affordable, but that is where the pros for this product begin and end ... This mascara never seems to reach every lash, nor does it seem to lengthen or do much of anything."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.8*
Why it's controversial: Readers seem to agree that this looks "natural," however they don't agree that this is always a good thing. While some say, "this product gives a very natural glow and subtle color," others contend there was "close to no color difference whatsoever on my skin." Some like the moisture level of the lotion and say "this is a great self tanner for those who are new to self tanners," but others say, "I don't feel I really get adequate moisturizing." One thing they can all agree on: they "don't like the smell."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.8*
Why it's controversial: Readers had varied results with this. Some say it gave them "length and volume like never before," but others claim, "I have to use several coats just to get some kind of noticeable result." While some say it "flakes off" and is "gloopy and messy," others "haven't had any problems with smudging or flaking." There were also mixed results with removal. Some readers "had no problem" and others found it to be "quite difficult" to remove.
Normally, things stay pretty civil in our beauty product reviews section. Readers generally agree if a product is good or bad and why. But sometimes readers have extreme opinions on products, or they simply can't agree if a product is worth buying. Here we share the most hotly debated products on TotalBeauty.com. (Note: products are in order of how controversial they are, not their average rating.)
