Reader Q&A: How to Get Flawless Skin

Check out these easy ways to improve your complexion with diet and exercise

This is a TotalBeauty.com clear skin article This week, reader Anna from New Jersey asked, which one food group should I banish from my diet if I want my skin to look great? And, is there any sort of exercise that will improve my skin? See what celebrity fitness and lifestyle coach, Ashley Borden had to say… Get tips

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May God bless your union and you have a long life of happiness!

How to Ditch the Side Effects of Stress

See how stress affects your skin and learn how to reverse the damage

This is a TotalBeauty.com stress and women article According to New York City dermatologist David Goldberg, MD, when a person becomes stressed, the hormone cortisol rises causing skin to become oily, red and aged. So what can you do about it? Check out these easy lifestyle tricks that’ll keep you looking good no matter what your stress level. De-stress

Hello Gorgeous! Kate Middleton is getting married in a few hours!

Here is a short photo tutorial of a simple bridal look for going from commoner at one moment to
a royal princess in the other!
I’m using primarily all Borghese products in the photos.
The foundation is a mineral powder called Milano in Light by Borghese.

Next I apply my brows with Sophia by Brow Diva.
Then it’s onto eyes with Borghese Amalfi Coastal Plums.
The colors are rich and wear really well-plus take great pictures!

The lightest shade in the center is all over the eye and on the brow bone.
Then the right shade, which is a taupe tone is all over the lid and I contour with the left shade which is the darkest.

I’m using my own brushes which are a mix of Smashbox, Arbonne and of course, Brow Diva!

Now, I do not know who is doing Kate Middleton’s makeup and hair for the wedding. Let alone what products are being applied-but I’m sure all of the details will come out tomorrow after the ceremony!

Now here is the kicker! I’m using the Milani eyeliner in purple to bring out my green eyes. Kate’s eyes look like a sparkly green/blue hazel, soa
purple shade will make them appear more so!

I’m finishing my face with simple blush contouring using Borghese Blush Milano in Rosa Billante.
Of course, I have dusted my face with Makeup Forever HD powder to set everything.
Now if I was truly walking down the aisle at this moment I would reset my makeup with Skindinavia heat proof makeup spray.

I line my lips with a nude liner, and then finish the entire look with Borghese B Moisture lipstick in Pinkissima.
In my opinion, you can never have enough shades of pink lipstick or lipgloss.
The photo you don’t see is I have applied a set of false lashes and sealed it with L’Oreal Voluminous
mascara.
So there it is ! The look of or possibly, a bride to be going from commoner to royal in a day!
It reminds me of the Bible story of a nation, Israel, being built in a day! Miracles really do happen! All the time!
Now, the real question is-now that I have all this makeup on-and I pick up Mancub from school…what to do and wear to go?
Enjoy the royal wedding coverage. There is a link at
bottom of this post. It starts at 3 a.m. in the United States. I’m not staying up or getting up for it-but plan to catch it once the coffee is ready at 6.
If you have created your own Kate Middleton bride to be makeup look-share the link to your pics!

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16 Best Eyeliners for $10 (or Less!)

See the eyeliners that readers say are topnotch and cheap

This is a TotalBeauty.com eye makeup article The million-dollar question is … can you get a great eyeliner without breaking the bank? Well, according to our honest and loyal Total Beauty reviewers, the answer is yes. To prove it, we’ve compiled their favorite eyeliners that cost less than $10. Get products

No. 16: Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner, $5

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8

“It’s super black, goes on very easily with the felt tip, dries quickly, never smudges/transfers/slides, and is affordable!”

No. 15: Maybelline New York Expert Eyes Twin Brow & Eye Pencils, $2.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.1

“I’ve been using this product forever. It lasts forever and [the] price is great.”

No. 14: Sephora Jumbo Eye Pencil, $6

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.3

“What a nice surprise! This pencil is fantastic … and it’s only five bucks!!”

Want to see what other eyeliners made the list? Click here!

So, I’m a Celebrity Apprentice fan this season. I know that LaToya was just fired by Donald Trump on Easter Sunday-but since I love her makeup, I’ve made a wee video to coincide with the look in her photo below.
Enjoy the video! The product list is below it!

Foundation: Borghese Powder Milano in Light spf 15
Highlighter: Luminess Airbrush makeup highlighter in pearl shimmer
Eyebrows: Brow Diva in Sophia
Eyeshadows: Borghese Amalfi Coastal Plums
Blush: Borghese Rosa Brilliante
Lips: Borghese Perla Duale in Perla Rosa

11 Copy-Worthy Natural Hair and Makeup Looks

Look like you, but better with these natural hair and makeup looks

This is a TotalBeauty.com natural makeup article While achieving the ever-elusive natural, no-makeup makeup look seen on celebs takes a bit more effort than rolling out of bed, it does take a heck of a lot less time and effort than a smoky eye or perfecting bold red lips when done correctly. See tips

Hello dear Gorgeous!
Did you need help getting together products for a simple and affordable Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton royal wedding look?

Or maybe you follow Dancing With The Stars like me ( go Chris Jericho! Swing it Kirstie!)

Here I am applying the mineral powder foundation
from Borghese called Powder Milano. It has spf 15!
I love the large angel orbs on my temple-it looks like one of the orbs is holding a teleprompter or a book?
Now in the next photo I am throwing out the wee brush that comes with the blush. Oh! This coral blush is one of the best colors for the 2011 summer!
I prefer a large blush brush-but you use what you are comfortable and if you want to save the brush
for travel or emergency use, so be it!
Now, I like to make a comma shape: the tail is at the temple and I brush the color thicker until it makes a small round head on the apple of my cheek.
I’m getting ready to put my eyeshadow on in a simple, wedding-all be it ‘royal wedding’
styled easy eye shadow. I’m using the Borghese
Puccini Plum trio-which is rich in tone and texture-
there are some disposable/travel like tools included in the trio, but I prefer my own brushes.
I’m using the lightest color on my brow bone and along the tear duct area.
Then I use the blue tone on the center of my eyelid along the lash line but no further than the
crease. Finally, that gorgeous purple I run all along the crease and make a diamond shape on the edge of my eye.
In the corner of the eye, I create depth and then run the purple brush load along the lower lash line in a smudgy mark.
I am not wearing an eyeliner in the pictures or video, but to complete the look for a more dramatic effect apply a black, grey or deep purple line in a cat eye fashion on the top and slightly on the bottom.

Finally, I apply the Borghese mascara. Now, as a side note-I am a mascara lover and this is a nice mascara. Yet, alas-I am a die hard fan of L’Oreal Voluminous and that is what you see in the final photos and video.
If you are getting ready for the wedding-consider a water resistant or water proof mascara?

Finally-I finish the whole look with this neat lipstick
from Borghese called “Duale” which is a spf filled lip conditioner with a center made of lip color!
I love it! The perle effect is softening, and it wears really well.
I’m wearing the Borghese Duale in Perle Nudo.

Fantastic! Enjoy this simple Borghese created Kate Middleton Royal Wedding look-or, save it for a Mother’s Day brunch!

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Your Anti-Aging Questions Answered (By a Top Derm)

If you didn’t catch our special live anti-aging event with Dr. Will Kirby, check it out now

This is a TotalBeauty.com anti-aging skin care article In this video the Dr. shares insights into the latest and most advanced Neutrogena anti-aging products and answers readers’ burning questions about their skin and aging. What’s even better? You can continue to ask questions and we’ll deliver the answers. See the video

Hey Gorgeous and Royal Wedding Watchers!
Talk about fun, fun, fun!
Borghese sent some of their amazing Italian cosmetics to the blog for sampling and I’m busy having fun creating looks for the upcoming royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Not to mention, any of these colors from Borghese could do a Mother’s Day brunch justice!
In the video, I’m wearing:
Borghese Powder Milano mineral makeup with spf 15 in Light
Borghese blush in Coral Elettrico
Borghese eye trio in Puccini Plum
Borghese Perla Duale lipcolor in Perla Nudo

plus…I have Sophia from Brow Diva in my brows and my mascara is actually L’Oreal Voluminous though Borghese sent a black mascara. It’s nice, just not a big cow flossy lash look like I prefer.

Enjoy the videos!
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Hello-today is one of my most favorite days of the year. Today is Easter!
The celebration is about Jesus Christ being risen from the dead. He conquered the cross for me and you.
I love it!
Today, I’m at church, and brunch, and egg hunts and in general celebrating with my family and having fun
because I can. I’m saved by the grace of God!
He is so good! If you don’t know Jesus, it’s time to get to know Him because you are worth it! You know how I know? Because over 2000 years ago, Jesus thought you were worth it and went to the cross and died for you and your sins. That’s why.
I pray you have an awesome day celebrating the resurrection!
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The Best and Worst Beauty Supplements

Could perfecting your beauty be as easy as taking a pill? Find out

This is a TotalBeauty.com health & beauty article If you want to speed up the beautifying process, there are dietary supplements you can take that claim to provide beauty benefits in addition to increasing your overall health and mental wellbeing. See which ones our readers say are the best (and the worst!). Read reviews

The Worst No. 2: Borba Gummi Bear Boosters, $25

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.6

“Target sells gummi vitamins for much cheaper and I bet those would help your skin just the same … as in ‘not much.’”

The Worst No. 1: Glowelle Natural Pomegranate Lychee Flavor Beauty Drink Dietary Supplement Powder Sticks, $40

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.4

“I tried this recently and wasn’t impressed with the results. Didn’t notice any improvements in my skin or hair or nails.”

The Best No. 9: Arbonne Go3 Fizzing Beverage Tablet, $20

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 7.4

“I found that it did give me energy and curb hunger as it promised.”

Want to see what other supplements made the list? Click here!

Yes, I have freckles or age spots or sun spots on my eyelids. It always amazes the dermatologist that I do-but then again, when you spend the vast majority of waking years in the sunbelt-it’s what happens! I post this pic to compare to the first one a full week ago to demonstrate the difference in the lashes. Daily I apply the Envyderm serum along my upper lashes and I take a moment to massage into the lashline with my ring finger. So, what do you think? Do you see a difference? I do! Plus when I put my mascara on there is definately a longer length and slightly thicker effect to my eyelashes. It’s worth a try for you! Find more information at http://www.envyderm.com/
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High-End Beauty Breakthroughs

Unfortunately, innovation isn’t always cheap, but these beauty breakthroughs may be worth the splurge

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article Whether you are a woman of means, the type who occasionally treats yourself to beauty indulgences, or someone who only likes to window shop, these high-priced breakthroughs are worth knowing about as they are paving the way to a more beautiful future. See products

Hello Gorgeous!
I love finding a new great thing for simple, easy beauty. Dancing with the Stars dancer Kym Johnson has a hair extension endorsement on the side! You can watch her tonight compete with Hines Ward. DWTS this season is full of so many surprises!
I’ve tried alot of extensions and the majority that are under a hundred bucks feel really plasticky.
But these don’t!
You can see there are 3 different types in the photo and all of these are available at www.HSN.com
Here’s what I’m trying on in the video: Bango Tango for instant bangs, Go!Go! for volume and Flirtini for a thick ponytail. All of these can be heat styled and worn curly or straight. These are the dark chocolate brown hair extensions.
Now: enjoy this short video from me demonstrating how to wear these for your prom, wedding, event, or professional photo for your business even!

Then I have also included a fun video of DWTS Kym Johnson and Hines Ward dancing the Samba so you can see these extensions in full swinging action! Enjoy!

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*this link will go straight to the DWTS Hair Extensions page, or put DWTS hair extensions into the search box. Have fun and post pics of you wearing it so I can see!
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Hey Gorgeous! Are you on your way or currently at the Coachella Music Festival? If so, here’s a few things you need to know to keep your cool while lookin’ hot! The number one secret to keeping a fresh, hip look in all of the heat and hot sun is to drink, drink, drink, and drink some more water! It will keep you hydrated, headaches at bay and to help you drink more water you should really get a sample of HINT water from Heidi. Look for the tent and go have a free taste! Its water with a hint of flavor and no added sugar! Yum! Next, to keep your Coachella beauty going, be sure and wear plenty of sunscreen. Period! Nothing is pretty about a red sunburned, starting to blister nose! You should keep the makeup simple and easy to update on the fly meaning: tinted moisturizer, eyeliner and mascara with lipstain. If you want and have a small hilighter pencil to add some shimmery pop to the brow bone and cheeks, great. Remember, you want creamy stuff that you can apply, sweat off, and reapply. Your lips-tinted gloss with shimmer. Nothing that fades or feathers, just a plump pout to sing along with your favorite artists! The best secret to Coachella beauty is to laugh alot and have fun! Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!