Makeup
![My 5 (No-Brainer) Melt-Proof Makeup Tips](http://images.totalbeauty.com/uploads/editorial/my_beauty_life/MBL-MeltingMakeUp_01.jpg)
Even when you're not the bride, you want your makeup to look good for a wedding -- which can be a challenge when it's 96 degrees in the shade. And since I have my cousin's "big day" coming up next month, I've been cornering experts as I encounter them to get tips on how not to melt when I'm stuck out there in the Santa Barbara, Calif. sun from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (I won't get into how I feel…
![Reader Q&A: This weather is making my curly hair crazy! What can I do?](http://images.totalbeauty.com/uploads/editorial/my_beauty_life/curly-mbl-questions-01_01.jpg)
This week's reader question comes from Minda in Michigan who's been dealing with her curly hair in late spring's frizz-inducing weather. But, really, this question could've come from any one of us who struggles with curls and humidity. Right? This weather is making my curly hair crazy! What can I do? Help! Never fear Minda (and the rest of you), we're here to help. Follow these tips to…
![The VIP (Very Impressive Product) Pick of the Week #18](http://images.totalbeauty.com/uploads/editorial/my_beauty_life/mbl-vip-secret-01_01.jpg)
The Product : Secret Scent Expressions Oh La La Lavender Body Splash The Price: $4.29 The Promise: "Experience a world with the essence of luscious lavender blooms infused with invigorating, sun-drenched lilies that delicately scents your skin so you feel Ooh la la Lavender." The Real Deal: Cards on the table: I used to have a Love's Baby Soft , $6.99, addiction. I'd spritz myself…
![My (Unsolicited) Thoughts on the "Vampire Face Lift"](http://images.totalbeauty.com/uploads/editorial/my_beauty_life/MBL-Vampire_01.jpg)
A friend of mine just had a "vampire face lift." Me? I had a "what the!?" moment when she told me about it. Had never even heard of such a thing! Turns out that this isn't some "Twilight" marketing ploy (though, since they've pretty much exhausted every other device, they may want to consider it), it's a bona fide cosmetic procedure. One that's raising a lot of eyebrows -- and getting a…
![My Favorite Sunscreens for Every Occasion](http://images.totalbeauty.com/uploads/editorial/my_beauty_life/sublock-MBL-landing_01.jpg)
My mother got me into the habit of wearing sunscreen from a very young age and I have to thank her because, as a result, my skin is in really good shape. Of course, you don't have to be a molecular biologist to know that there is nothing better you can do for your skin than wear sunscreen -- you hear dermatologists talk about that indisputable fact all the time. Even if you think it's too late…
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