Because we're all FREE obsessed (especially in this crappy economy) -- we had to share: For the next six days only, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales are giving away beauty products because of a lawsuit settlement. (This is for real!) While supplies last, you can get free stuff from Dior, Chanel, Estee Lauder (you can read reviews of their products here), Clinique (see this list of their best and worst goodies) and Lancome (yes, they are giving away mascara -- see every beauty editor's fave here).

Working full time and taking care of kids doesn't always leave time for hair and makeup. (Sheesh, we don't know how these hot celeb mamas do it ...) So we gave this mom a sexy new look that takes only minutes to style.

We're loving our new first lady's look -- chic but accessible. So accessible, you could look like her by following these quick tips. Want the ultimate perfect bob and glowing, acne-free skin like this? We're here to help.

A good shampoo (like one of these) can make your hair look Pantene-commercial worthy. A bad shampoo like our readers voted some of these on the other hand … could make you a candidate for a bride of Frankenstein look-alike contest. Not good.

No. 8: Bumble and bumble Seaweed Shampoo, $16

Sit down for this one. Apparently women everywhere are using Monistat Chafing Gel as a makeup primer. (Yeahhh, *that* Monistat.)

I'm no stranger to zits and under-eye circles (which I cover like this), so good concealer is a must. But some, frankly, stink ... like these below, which hundreds of our readers voted down. You say what?

Enough excuses. Even if all you do in the kitchen is make toast, you can still use these easy beauty recipes to save tons of money and look gorgeous. Plus, they're all natural, so when the next "scary dangerous ingredient that may or may not kill you" news story comes out, you can relax.

Green Tea Toner

Award season is upon us, let the parade of cleavage and collagen begin! Seriously though, we love seeing our favorite celebrities all glammed up on the red carpet (and the occasional style disaster can be fun too). Here are our favorite looks from the Golden Globes and how to copy them at home.

Kate Winslet

It's true most models and celebrities hit the genetic lottery, but they still wouldn't look half as good as they do (see???) without genius hair and makeup artists. And what products are those professional geniuses using to perfect the stars? I'm so glad you asked. We've got 15 of 'em here ...

Makeup For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara, $22

Beauty Junkies Unite spies spring's "IT" color for lips from Max Factor, "Ms. Right" and then puts the new 2000 Calorie Extreme mascara to the test.