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Doing Drugstore: Revlon Beyond Natural
I was surprised to discover that so many of you dislike Revlon. I'm a huge fan of the brand's nail polish, and now that Gucci Westman works there, things are looking up.
Last time I went to Walgreens, I picked up two items from the Beyond Natural collection: the Skin Matching Makeup ($13.99) and Protective Liptint ($8.49).
A Few New Luxury Tinted Lip Balms
Lip balms are one of my favorite products and I always get excited when a new one makes an appearance in the marketplace — especially if it's tinted, because it feels good and it looks good. I've tried each of these new Prescriptives and Lola Cosmetics tinted balms and they all satisfy my balmy cravings.
Korres Lip Butter ($9) is an all-natural hydrating tinted lip balm that contains a high concentration of shea butter to help soothe and heal chapped lips.
Product Review: Therapy Systems Tinted Moisturizing Lip Balm
Wearing heavy eye makeup while participating in winter events can turn into a disaster. When your eyes water from the wind, everything begins to run. But wearing a lip balm is another story—it's totally easy.
More Tinted Lip Balms!
When good ol' Bonne Bell just doesn't seem sophisticated enough to whip out during your morning meeting, you can wow everyone with these designer tinted lip balms. These are perfect for the minimalist who is looking for an ultra-sheer wash of color without having to deal with any ooey-gooey-ness whatsoever.
Yves Saint Laurent Tinted Lip Balm ($23) is a new, slightly tinted, creamy lip balm that contains SPF 10 to protect lips from the sun.
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New Product Alert: Smileage Plus Liptint from Origins
I'm a big fan of natural beauty products, especially when it comes to makeup that goes on my mouth. Chemical-free and 95-percent organic, the new Smileage Plus Liptint from Origins ($10) is best described as a cross between a lipstick and a lip balm. The ultra-sheer finish glides on with creamy ease and delivers just a touch of sun-kissed color to your lips.
BellaSugar's Guide to SPF Beauty Products
Sunshine is a natural source of vitamin D, which is great for your bones, your organs, and your mental health. (It's true, the sun makes people happy.) But as you well know, it's also dangerous, and it's a top cause of skin aging. Below is my seven-post roundup on noteworthy SPF-enhanced beauty products (there's even a DIY recipe in there too) so that you can safeguard your skin, your hair, and your lips at all times.
Halloween How-To: The New Moon Volturi
Whether you're a Twihard or not, you have to admit, Dakota Fanning looks pretty cool as a vampire. As Jane, a sadistic member of the Volturi vamp coven, she has the sexy-scary thing down pat. If you're considering going as a New Moon character for Halloween, she's probably the best choice.
How-To: Maggie Q's Fresh Face in Five Minutes
We already know that actress Maggie Q does glamazon-gorgeous well, but it's fun to see her hit the red carpet with a more natural (yet equally beautiful) look as well. At the premiere of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, she looks bright-eyed and beautiful. To fake this look at home in five minutes, all you need is a five-step process.
Three Lip Balms For Mistletoe Moments
In case you've imbibed in one too many of Grandma's rum balls or eggnog and you get caught under the mistletoe, here are some fun lip balms that will make any makeout session all the more interesting. One thing's for sure: The person on the receiving end will get something more than just a boozy smooch.
- Count down the 12 days of Christmas with this cute set.
Luscious SPF Lip Tints
Lip tints have the texture of moisturizing balms with just a hint of color. They help relieve chapped or cracked lips, and many of them also come with an SPF to help protect lips from the sun. (Also, if you are in a bind, lip tints also make for great cheek stains.) Here are a few of my favorite brands.
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