The hottest skin care, makeup and hair care on every green chick's holiday wish list Why not try something a little different this season and look for eco-friendly gifts? Any of the products in this round-up will fit the bill -- they're all eco-friendly and tested and approved by (notoriously picky) TotalBeauty.com readers. See products ----------------------NOTE: This post is syndicated from Total Beauty and does not necessarily represent the views of this site. This site receive... Read Full Story

‘ONCE UPON A TIME’ AND ‘FAR, FAR AWAY,’MIRABELLA BEAUTY CREATES FAIRY TALES FOR THE HOLIDAYSShimmery golds and silvers cast a magical spell of beautyMirabella Beauty invites you to write your own happy ending for the holidays with its new Fairy Tales Collection. Two gorgeous volumes of colors feature metallic, shimmery fairy tale dust golds and silvers in loose pigment mineral powders for eyes and rich Lip Colours kissed with luscious Glosses for lips. Both let your fa... Read Full Story

Give the gift of luxury this holiday season with LaMer's New Holiday Miracles 2009 beauty products.HOLIDAY MIRACLES 2009The Connoisseur CollectionThe Connoisseur Collection brings together three essential skincare treatments perfect for any time of year: Crème de la Mer (2 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (9 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (.5 oz.). Presented in a festive keepsake box, this offering is a beautiful way to both gift and experience La Mer.Suggested Retail Price $395The Signature Collect... Read Full Story

Wondering if Wen products really work or if it's all hype? See what the buzz is about You've probably seen a Wen infomercial, or if not, you may have heard of it. The all-natural brand was created by celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean, and is "a new approach to the way you cleanse your hair." TotalBeauty.com readers share their six favorite Wen products, as well as two they won't be reordering. See products The Worst: No. 2: Wen Lavender Cleansing Conditioner, $28 TotalBeauty.com ave... Read Full Story

Make-Up Designory (MUD) introduces a delectable trio of Lip Glazes to its comprehensive collection of make-up offerings. Featuring a range of shades and providing a smooth application, these new Lip Glazes will become your go-to lip shine.Available in three gorgeous, sheer and glossy shades, each Glaze is conveniently packaged in a squeezable tube with an easy-to-apply tip, for seamless application. Give your lips a glint of color and picture perfect shine with these three sparkling shades:... Read Full Story

Tingling, itching, or burning sensation around your lips can only mean one thing…your skin is about to erupt in an unsightly cold sore. If you are one of the 60 million people who suffer from cold sores each year, you know they are painful, embarrassing and can last for up to two weeks. There’s nothing pretty about a cold sore. Since we can’t hide under the covers when we get cold sores, using a natural ointment, Lip Clear Lysine+, which was clinically shown to cut healing ... Read Full Story

Spa Week has got some great things going on right now - contests and prizes and deals galore. Check them out below and enter today!1. Win the Diamond Dream Holiday GiveawayEnter to win the Grand Prize: 18K White Gold Eighty-Eight® Cut Diamond Pendant. This modern 3-stone pendant features three 88-cut diamonds (1.00 ctw) bezel-set in 18K white gold. Comes with a matching 16-inch chain. Each diamond is magnificently set to showcase the peerless brilliance of the Eighty-Eight®. Sponso... Read Full Story

Savvy ways to help you slash through the shopping stress Mall rats, maybe. Online scavengers, for sure. We asked the experts (aka: real women, like you, who love to shop) to dish and divulge their biggest, best-kept secrets for tackling the tough-to-manage deed of holiday shopping. Whether it's for your mate, coworker, mom or kid's teacher, these tricks and tips will keep you merry and bright (rather than Grinch-ish bitter) as you get ready to gift give. See tips ------------... Read Full Story

SkinStore.com has another great deal for all of you. It's a great opportunity to save on items on your gift guide. SkinStore.com (skin care and beauty)save 20% storewide with code HOL20 through 12/2Use promo code HOL20 during checkout to get 20% off your purchase. Certain items are excluded. Each product detail page indicates if the promotion does not apply. Special prices cannot be applied toward prior purchases. EGift Certificates are ineligible for discount. Rewards Certificates cannot be ... Read Full Story

Lena Koro for NARS Cosmetics created the makeup look for Amber Valletta on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 for the NARS 15X15 launch event that took place at Industria Studios. Amber Valletta, one of the 15 celebrities to participate in the project, attended the party alongside hosts Daphne Guinness and Marc Jacobs to commemorate 15 years of iconic beauty by François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. The product that served as the inspiration for her portrait, NARS Belle de... Read Full Story