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12 Best Foundations Under $15

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If you ask any makeup artist they'll tell you the same thing: never skimp on foundation. Why? Well, like it's name implies, this product is literally the foundation of your makeup look, and if it's not quality and doesn't make your skin look flawless, then all the other makeup in the world isn't going to give you a perfect look.

But -- and this is a big BUT -- not skimping on foundation doesn't necessarily mean you have to drop a lot of cash. In fact, you can find great foundations that will give you that flawless look for under $15! Don't believe me? Check out the reviews below from TotalBeauty.com readers. They managed to combine thrift with quality, so there's no reason you can't too, right?

11 Ways to Shorten Your Morning Routine

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Here's a little glimpse into my morning routine:

7:00 a.m.: Alarm goes off, hit snooze button, repeat until about 7:30
7:30: Lurch up in a panic because I'm already running late, jump into shower
7:45: Attempt to blow dry hair into some sort of presentable style, get round brush stuck in tangles
8:00: Finally free round brush from hair, finish drying
8:10: Start applying makeup, really running late now, in my haste accidentally jab myself in the eye with mascara wand
8:12: Remove eye makeup that was ruined by watering eyes (dang mascara wand), start over
8:20: Unbelievably behind now, finally finish makeup, try to decide what to wear
8:35: Run out the door (likely wearing two different shoes, oops)

Clearly something has got to change.

Stop Aging Now!

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These over-the-counter products have been proven to slow down the ravages of time

-Paige Herman Axel, BettyConfidential.com

Ask any dermatologist what…

18 Backstage Beauty Tips You Can Steal!

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After being backstage at Fashion Week, I learned something: models are not as pretty as you might think they are. Sure, they've got great bone structure and most are above average in the looks department, but if it weren't for the hair and makeup artists' magic you would not be all that impressed (no offense to any models out there).

So while you may think hair and makeup tricks from fashion week aren't useful, I heartily disagree. If these tips can take above-average models and transform them into bombshells, then they can at least turn us average Janes into something extra special. Check out a few of my favorites below, and click here for tons more.

What Is Your Mom's Best Piece Of Beauty Advice?

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My mother—along with your mom and generations of moms behind us—is crazy. Most of our talks aren’t so much conversations as they are her instructing me to do insane things. “Start a low-carb gift basket company!” “Learn masonry!” “Do a flamenco dance in the face of men!” Last night it was, “You look tired, you should put cold spoons under your eyes.” Huh? How it works, after the jump, then you tell us what your mom swears by!