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IN the Beauty Cabinet

Tinted moisturizing LIP balms

I'm Feeling FreshSugar is addictive.  Now I’m addicted to every single SUGAR lip balm made by “fresh” ever since  trading in 100 points with my Sephora beauty insider store card to try a few.  I went back and bought the mini six pack to try the other shades. They’re super moisturizing and provide a nice hint of color at the same time.  Sugar is good for you

Fresh’s #1 best-seller, Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 is proven to provide 6 hours of significant moisture for soft and supple lips. Its sublime texture and addictive citrus flavor make it positively irresistible.  Made with a proprietary blend of moisture-preserving sugar, nourishing precious oils & antioxidant-rich polyphenols.

burts bees

Then there’s always Burt’s Bees Moisturizing Lip Shimmers.  I like several of the shades for a natural look with a kiss of color and a bit of pearlized shine for that hint of glamour.  I think they contain some menthol too.

SALVEATION for your LIPSSalveation for the LIPS

with Smith’s Rosebud Salve

This is probably my favorite no color lip balm for at night before bedtime.  It’s been around forever.  It conditions & smooths beautifully.

Best Repairing Lip BalmMy choice for best natural softening & protecting lip balm for daytime is the repairing one made by “ROC” called ENYDRIAL.  Roc has been around ever since I can remember.  I haven’t experienced any other one more smoothing than this.

There you have it – all my “HALL OF FAME” picks for LIPS. 

Time to pucker up!

More reviews to follow

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Beauty – the tool kit.

TOOLS WOMEN SHOULD NOT BE WITHOUT:    

Let’s Talk “Tools of the Trade.” Not only makeup artists require these.                    

How many of you have most or all of the items listed below? 

“The Art of Makeup”

1:  Tweezers – fine edge and slightly pointed tip work best. “Tweezerman” made in Germany is my favorite.

2:  Sponges – good for blending foundation and getting into tiny creases around the nose and eyes.

3:  Eyelash Comb – the fine tooth comb prevents lashes from turning into a clumpy mess.

4:  Eyebrow Brush – one of the most underused makeup tools. Simply brushing the eyebrows upward can open up the eye area and reveal hairs that need tweezing.

5:  Huge Powder Brush – buffing the face after powdering or bronzing removes any excess powder.

6:  Blush Brush – bristles should be soft.  The ones that usually come with the compact are too small and too hard.

7:  Lip Brush – applying straight from the tube doesn’t always allow for control over application.

8:  Sponge-tip Applicator – for applying eye makeup, evening out eyeliner and under browbone.

9:  Eyelash Curler – an essential for me.  Shu Uemura from Japan or Chanel precision curlers are my favorites.  Begin by applying the curler as close to the base of the lashes as possible.  Softly squeeze the curler and then gently walk it outwards.  Apply mascara as needed.  Currently loving “DIORSHOW” electric blue mascara,  Hard Candy Ginormous Lash in Purple Haze and for black it’s still MicaBella mineral mascara.

MicaBella 100% mineral makeup on eyes and face

10/11/12:  Eye Shadow Brushes – different kinds for applying eye makeup to lids and browbone. Slanted is great for dipping into powder when slightly damp for eyeliner.

13:  Contour Brush – this may seem a rather peripheral tool but many women use it for blending and to shape the face.  I never use this but if you have a wider face you can use a darker shade of powder foundation or bronzer and apply it directly to the outer part of cheeks to create the illusion of a slimmer face.

14:  Scissors – cuticle scissors with slightly curved points are good for trimming false eyelashes and brows.

Cleaning your brushes: I dip them in a solution from “MAC” mixed with warm water then rinse in regular water & leave on paper towels to dry completely.  Best done every couple of weeks.

Did I miss anything?