Clinique Chubby Sticks for Lips

December 20th, 2011 by Sara Cornell

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I was at Sephora buying stocking stuffers yesterday and came across the Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm. HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THESE? They are FANTASTIC! The size of a giant crayon, they glide on and soothe like Chap Stick, provide a glaze of rich color that lasts and lasts, offer just enough shine to make your face light up but not so much that your man is griping about all the gloss you’re wearing and come in a variety of luscious colors.

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I bought one in almost every color (I have a lot of stockings to fill, including mine!) and stashed one in my purse and one in the car console. Just in case. I love the texture and richness of these glosses. Retailing for $15 each, you can buy Clinique Chubby Sticks at Sephora, most major department stores and Clinique.com

Posted in Lip Balm / Treatment, Lip Gloss, Lipstick, Makeup, Recommended Related Topics: Beauty Products, Clinique, Makeup, Reviews, Spehora

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Eco-Friendly Product for our Eco-Friendly Ladies

May 12th, 2011 by Amanda Davis

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I know, I know… we just had Earth Day, Earth Month and all that jazz…but you know what? Every day should be Earth Day and Every Month should be Earth Month because this world needs to be a cleaner, more efficient and healthier place to live. So you know what? I wanted to give a shout out to some of my favorite Eco-Friendly products for our viewing/shopping pleasure. These are some of my personal favorite products that promote a healthier life and world. They range from health and beauty products to cleaning products… there are so many areas of our lives where we can make the conscious decision to promote healthier living…Hoorah!

Davines Authentic Nourishing face/hair/body Oil

Rich in organic oils and organic Safflower Oil, and perfumed by 100% natural essences. Illuminates hair’s dry ends, performs a protective, anti-oxidising action on face and body.

Earth Friendly Products Eco Breeze Lavender Mint Fabric Refresher Spray, $3.99

Suppresses unwanted odors and clears them away. Our all natural formula is safe to use in virtually any area where odor control is needed. Leaves the air noticeably fresh wherever you use it. An earth friendly alternative to other fabric refresher, Non-polluting, Biodegradable and recyclable, Not tested on animals and No animal ingredients.

Clark’s Botanicals’ Ultra Rich Lip Balm, $19.00

As if natural moisturizers like shea butter, aloe leaf extract, jojoba and sweet almond oil were not enough, Clark’s Botanicals’ new Ultra Rich Lip Balm also features marine collagen microspheres that act like miniature water reservoirs. Together, these ingredients deliver intense, long-lasting hydration. Vanilla Planifolia and Jasmine extracts add a delectable flavor that will have you re-applying – even when you don’t need to.

Deluxe ‘Clean PVC’ Eco-friendly 72-inch Yoga/ Pilates Mat, $23.00

This ‘Clean PVC’ yoga/Pilates mat is made of PER (Polymer Environmental Resin), and is more sensitive to the environment and your health than mats made of standard PVC foam.

Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss, $19.00

Inside the cap of each Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss custom tube is a photo of a yummy man. And the gloss? This formula is so slick and cushiony, you would love it even in a plain ol¿ tube. Each shade varies in opacity and finish, but all have a shave a sweet crème brûlée flavor. The formula contains Hyaluronic Spheres, known to improve cellular function, prevent dehydration, and fill in lines and wrinkles. The brush applicator is ideal for blending.

Ethletic Flip Flops, $15.00

Ethletic Flip Flops are 100% eco-friendly, vegan and Fair Trade! Made from a unique FSC-certified all natural rubber with rubber straps, these sandals are comfy, cool and cute….not to mention biodegradable! Each pair comes inside a convenient draw-string bag made from 100% organic cotton. A Fair Trade premium is paid to the workers at both our production facilities in Sri Lanka and Pakistan which helps support community and welfare projects.

Posted in Accessories, Face, Lip Balm / Treatment, Lip Gloss, Makeup, Skin Care Related Topics: clark botanicals, davines, Eco-Friendly, Ethletic Flip Flops, haircare, Lip Gloss

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The Lip Slip Luxe Lip Balm

January 25th, 2011 by Sara Cornell

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I stumbled across The Lip Slip one day with my daughter. There were samples at the register and I tried it on without really thinking about it. A few hours later (truly – a few hours!) I noticed that my lips were still moist and glossy and that The Lip Slip was still going strong – even after a cup of coffee, a snack and a lot of talking! It’s pricey ($24 for .5 oz) but totally worth the investment. If you love the feel of a gloss but don’t want a lot of color or sticky residue, The Lip Slip is for you. You can purchase The Lip Slip at SaraHapp.com or at selected retailers. Here’s the scoop on the slip from the web site:

The Lip Slip By Sara Happ: One Luxe Balm

Name:
The Lip Slip

Description:
A balm like no other, The Lip Slip leaves no color, just the richest, glossiest hydration imaginable. Wear it all day. Wear it overnight. Results are immediate. We’d have it no other way.

Features:
Infused with Sweet Almond, Jojoba and Macadamia nut oils, with a polymer blend that took 2 years to perfect, we’ve acheived a texture and wear unlike anything you’ve seen.

Directions:
After exfoliating with The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ, smooth a small amount of this luxe balm onto lips. Wear alone for universally appealing shine that brings out your lips’ natural color, wear over color for shine like you wouldn’t believe, put it on before bedtime and wake up to a plump, baby smooth pout. Let the hydration begin.

Inspiration:
The supple feel of a shimmery gold YSL calfskin bag. A bottle of Coco Chanel Mademoiselle. Your favorite camisole; soft, sweet, nude, girly and grand. The world doesn’t need another lip balm. It needs the right one. Slip into this.

Size:
.5 oz

Price:
$24.00

Posted in Beauty Products, Lip Balm / Treatment, Lip Gloss, Makeup, Recommended, Shopping, Skin Care Related Topics: Beauty Products, Lib Balm, Lip Gloss, Makeup, Sara happ, The Lip Slip

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Buddha Balm Soy-Based & Paraben Free Lip Balm

January 15th, 2011 by The Fashionable Housewife

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Lip balm lovers rejoice! I have a new obsession for you that you’re going to love.

BUDDHA BALM® is a premium handcrafted lip balm that contains powerful healing and protective properties that are good for you and your lips.

BUDDHA BALM is rich in vitamins, nutrients and essential fatty acids. It is petroleum, preservative and paraben free too. No yucky stuff like you find in most other lip balms… Key ingredients include soybean oil, coconut oil, beeswax, vitamin E, shea butter and chemical-free zinc oxide, a natural ingredient that provides protection from the sun year round. They didn’t forget anything when they made this lip balm.

Buddha Balm

Available in four truly robust and enduring flavors:

Lychee Pomegranate
Burnt Sugar Fig
Mandarin Orange Ginger
Crushed Mint Pineapple

I’d have trouble picking a favorite between the four… Lychee Pomegranate is very juicy and fruity while Burnt Sugar Fig is sweet and robust. Mandarin Orange Ginger is like an orange creamsicle and Crushed Mint Pineapple is like a tropical vacation.

I was told, “I haven’t met one person who hasn’t been amazed after trying Buddha Balm. I encourage you to try it and bet you’ll be a convert.” Surprisingly, I have to say, I’m really impressed.

It’s not waxy or greasy or any of that nonsense. Glides on lips smoothly and leaves them feeling silky, much like your favorite makeup primer does to your skin. Great flavors too… You’ll be hard pressed to pick just one flavor.

It’s the lip balm you would invent if you wanted to make your own lip balm.

BUDDHA BALM is available at Bed Bath & Beyond and at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of less than $4.

Buy Buddha Balm on Amazon.com

* The product for this review was provided to us free of charge for the purpose or product testing. This does not effect our opinion of the products in any way. We only write about products we personally like and use, regardless of how they were acquired.

Posted in Lip Balm / Treatment Related Topics: beeswax lip balm, Buddha Balm, Lip Balm, paraben free, soy-based lip balm

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Burt’s Bees NEW Lip Balm with Acai Berry and Mango Butter

July 6th, 2010 by The Fashionable Housewife

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Are you a balm-oholic? Don’t worry. You’re not alone!!!! If you can never get enough of your lip balm, you’ve got to try the two new natural balms from Burt’s Bees—the maker of the quintessential beeswax Lip Balm—in stores this month.

Burt’s Bees just released their NEW Rejuvenating Lip Balm with Acai Berry and Nourishing Lip Balm with Mango Butter!

Fun, fruity, and refreshing for summer, the Acai Berry and Mango Butter Lip Balms are packed with antioxidants, Coconut Oil, and Sunflower Seed Oil to hydrate and condition lips.

I can’t wait to try both flavors!!

You can get them for around $3 on Drugstore.com

Posted in Lip Balm / Treatment Related Topics: Acai Berry, beeswax lip balm, Burt's Bees, Lip Balm, mango butter

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How to: Get Sexy Summer Lips

May 11th, 2010 by Sara Cornell

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Summer is just around the corner, and with the heat comes bare skin and bare makeup. But nothing will ruin a great look faster than chapped, sunburned lips. To keep your kisser kissable this summer, start now to make sure that your lips are smooth and polished. Every morning in the shower buff your lips with a wet, rough face cloth to slough off dead skin, and don’t forget to slather on a good lip balm when you moisturize.

Good ones to try are LypSyl, formulated from all-natural, pure Swedish beeswax with natural ingredients like organic Shea butter, coconut oil, Vitamin E and Vitamin A. I especially like LypSyl’s Honey Rose formula for a light swish of color. You can purchase LypSyl for $2.99 at most major pharmacies, including CVS, Rite-Aid, Duane Reed and Walgreens.

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Posted in Beauty Products, Fashion Advice, Lip Balm / Treatment, Lip Gloss, Lip Plumpers, Personal Care Related Topics: Lip Treatments, Sara, Sephora, Shopping

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Protect Your Lips With tarte 24.7 Natural Lip Sheers with SPF 15

April 27th, 2010 by The Fashionable Housewife

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With May being National Skin Cancer/Melanoma Awareness Month, we wanted to alert you of tarte’s SPF products and the launch of three new shades of their best-selling 24.7 natural lip sheers with SPF 15!

New colors include: dawn (shimmering golden nude), twilight (shimmering peach nude) and sunday (shimmering deep pink).