Posts Tagged ‘lip gloss’

The following is a guest post from one of our best customers and  beauty product enthusiast, Caroline!  In her line of work, she deals with clients face to face on a daily basis.  Read her thoughts on her perfect lip gloss;

I am sure I am not alone in what seems to be the-never-ending pursuit in finding the perfect lip gloss.  As pathetic as it may sound, I have practically devoted a small portion of my life to the search.  My demands are limited. Not too sticky! I don’t want to distract my listener with horrendous strings of lip gloss deposits each time I open and close my mouth.  Moisture is a must.  I prefer not to have my dried, crispy lips flaking off into my drink.  And, if possible, a complimenting shade that will take me from day to night (and day again).  With the stakes at an all time high, I was nervous to try Pure Illumination.   To be honest, my initial attraction was based solely on the cute  little button that illuminates (hence the name) the application stick.  As I continued to swipe on the Wine Berry shade, my lukewarm feelings had immediately changed.  Alas!  My lips felt baby smooth and the color (checked –out in the handy mirror inconspicuously found on the side) instantly brought me from drab to glam.  The perfect solution to crowded handbags and lip gloss enthusiastics everywhere!

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Summer is just around the corner, which means long days in the sun.   Your lips are one of the more sensitive areas on your body and they are important to keep protected!  Here is our top lip balms that are especially great for moisturizing and sun protection.

1. Best for Swimming:  Banana Boat Aloe Lip Balm (SPF 45) This super protective new lip sunscreen with added aloe and vitamin E is perfect if you’re spending time in the water, since it’s also waterproof.
2. Best for Travel: Reviva Labs Vitamin E Stick (SPF 15) - Featured in Lucky Magzine‘s May issue, fashion designer, Anna McDonald mentions the stick as her go-to effective lip balm.  It also doubles as an under eye protectant!
3. Best Lip Gloss with SPF: Murad Luscious Lip Duo (SPF 15) - This $33 value is only $17.99 and comes with two of Murad’s best selling lip glosses: Goji Berry Sheer (which contains collagen for lovely lip plumping), and Energizing Pomegranate.  
4. Best Organic Lip Balm: Kiss My Face Organic Lip Balm (SPF 30) - Made with certified organic beeswax, Kiss My Face Lip Balm is made with all natural ingredients like coconut oil, and vitamin E.  Choose from six yummy flavors like Ginger Mango, Sliced Peach, and Cranberry,
5. Best Lip Balm with a Cause: Too Faced Love Lisa Lip Balm -  This balm was designed in honor of Too Faced’s founder’s sister, Lisa, who is currently battling melanoma skin cancer.  A portion of all proceeds go directly to the Too Faced Love Lisa Melanoma Research Foundation Grant to help funding to finding a cure for the disease.