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Clinique Dry Spot Balm...

Winter....winter...winter....I have poor circulation so I am ALWAYS cold so that means cranking the heat.  Unfortunately cranked heat means dry air, so I have to take certain precautions.  I have a humidifier so I don't dry out but that doesn't always work.  That's where products come in.  One that I discovered recently that I have been using is from Clinique's new medical line which available exclusively through dermatologsts.

Clinique Medical, the new skin care line from Allergan and Clinique was created specifically for anyone who is planning to undergo a non-surgical cosmetic procedure or taking certain prescription medications.  I don;t fall into either of those categories BUT the Dry Spot Balm is certainly something that could be used on just about anyone. Formulated with marine botanicals it helped sooth while the six lipid complex helped block the windy weather and kept my lips soft and moisturized. Now a word of caution, if you are looking for a "sexy" lip balm this is not for you.  Clinique Medical products are decidely clinical in both taste, smell and feel.  I did find it (and the rest of the line) available through the Derm Store online as well.

Stay Pretty!!

Save the Bees...w/Burt Bee's Lipbalm!!!

Did ya'll ever see that Bee movie? About what would happen to the earth if the bees quit? Scary...do your part and go buy a BB lip balm next time you are in the natural beauty section of your drug or grocery store.  I keep one of these in my purse, by my bed, by the kitchen sink...anywhere there may be a dry-lip emergency.

Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is the sudden and mysterious die-off of honeybee colonies that has been occurring across the U.S. for the past couple of years. The bee disappearance is so widespread that it was blamed for losses of up to 70% of the managed bee colonies in U.S. beekeeping operations in 2007 and continues to be a problem moving into high pollinating season this year. (my neighbor used to keep them in his backyard and they LOVED my flowers....and then suddenly they were gone...way less blooms this year..so sad).

You might not have given much thought to the role honeybees play in our ecosystem, but the fact is that 30% of the fruit- and vegetable-producing plants we rely on to feed our families need honeybee pollination to thrive, everything from watermelons, cranberries, peppers, almonds and pumpkins. Without honeybees, these crops – our food – is at risk.

June 22 - 28 is National Pollinator Week.. and this year you can personally help save the honeybees just by buying a tube of your favorite lip balm. Burt’s Bees is donating 5% of the proceeds from every purchase of this special edition Beeswax Lip Balm to The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) and its Honeybee Health Improvement Project.  In addition, you can take action today to help make the planet a healthy place for bees. Simply sign up on www.burtsbees.com for a free packet of bee-friendly wildflower seeds that you can plant to give bees a healthy place to live in your neighborhood.

Bee Beautiful...

Beauty By Josi: Palmers Dark Chocolate & Cherry Lip Butter...

OMG...so can I just tell you how plump I feel right now? It's supposed to be summer but we keep flip-flopping between hot and cold and it's got my appetite all screwed up....one day I'm jeans/sweatshirt/EAT and the next it's shorts/tank/STOP EATING Josi!

Well I'm glad I found these little lip treats....Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula in Dark Chocolate & Cherry and Dark Chocolate &Peppermint ...SERIOUSLY ya'll, usually I think that dessert tasting cosmetics are disgusting (sorry Jessica....) but these little glosses taste so real they ALMOST hit the spot!

Palmer's Butter Lip Balms retail for less than $3 bucks at your local drugstore or mass merchant!!! Do treat yourself and go buy one of each....these are the kind of little indulgences that rock my world!

Butter Beautifully.....

Obsession: Blistex Lip Infusion Soothing Splash...

OMG!!!  If you are a lip balm addict like me, you will love love love this.  Totally unconventional and refreshing, this newest lip balm from Blistex called Lip Infusion Soothing Splash is a total marvel. 

This is not your mama's lip balm as it is a liquid that is held beneath a suspended silver ball bearing atop a tube.  It delivers cooling moisture to tired chapped little lips and it also has SPF 15 - gotta love that.

The best thing about it to me, is that although it is a liquid and that will take some getting used to trust me....it penetrated quickly and there was no need for immediate re-application as with most lip balms.  If you aren't a lip balm addict like me, and you loathe the waxy/lip balmy feel of lip balm in general, you will want to give this a try.  I even got my 11 year old boy to use it and that in itself is a total miracle.

Stay Pretty!!

Sweet Treat...

I love little niche brands.  Artisan brands started by people that end up creating something that they couldn't find.  I found a new one for you!  Treat Beauty is the brainchild of Marnie Massie who had a dry skin problem but wanted something that would soothe it and smell/taste good.  She came up with a cruelty-free sweet ,by nature line of goodies that taste good enough to eat!

I tried the Kiss and Make it Butter lip scrub and Sugared Rose tinted lip balm and both were amazing.  The lip scrub is EDIBLE (not so great for yours truly as I was eating it off my lips because it tasted so good - I wonder how many calories it has..LOL) The scrub was easy to apply and softened my lips wonderfully.  The lip balm is nice because it's light...not heavy at all and the rose tint gives your lips a nice little glow.  If you are looking for a gift for the holidays try the gift pack as it has both of them in a pretty little box.

Scrub Pretty!

Obsession: MAC Tendertones...

Okay here we go again...lip balm.  Crazy - right??  You All know that I am truly obsessed with it in any shape or form right??  Well this one is like a hybrid.  The best of both worlds! Not quite a balm...not quite a gloss...somewhere inbetween is where MAC's newest creation Tendertones lies. 

Super light and moisturizing, it glides on your lips...no stickiness, no tackiness.  It also has SPF 12!!  Packaged in this cute little pot, this is perfect for those hot days of summer.  If you love lip balm like me for everyday wear - snap these up (they are only $14.50 so get two!).  Comes in 9 shades...my favorites are Deep Sigh, Tender Baby and Shush.

I will have a more in-depth review of the newest MAC collections later in this week.

Gloss Pretty!!

Obsession: LORAC Gloss Stick...

If you are a regular reader, you know that it is no secret that I am obsessed with any kind of lip balm.  I have tested them all it seemed, until I came across LORAC's Gloss Stick.  Why didn't anyone tell me about this??  Shame on you all for not bringing this to my attention...lol!

First off, they are super sheer, they smell like vanilla (yum!) and they moisturize with just a hint of color.  Now, it does some in clear for those of you that just want the moisturization factor.  But for those that want a little color when you are at the gym, running around, or frankly...just to busy to put on some lipstick (I know how it is girl...) - the colored version is for you.  Three shades, sheer berry (my fave), sheer peach and sheer plum.  Al of them are really natural looking and perfect for on the go (I keep one in my car).

Gloss Pretty!!

Obession: Bobbi Brown Tinted Lip Balm...

My regular readers know of my obsession with certain things, lip balms being one of them.  I was in Nordstrom over the weekend and I was stopped dead in my tracks as I tried to run past the Bobbi Brown counter (I was in a hurry....lol)  She has introduced a new conditioning lip balm that is tinted.  Oh my GAWD!!!

Lip balm shouldn't be this good!  The color is sheer BUT it also lasts way longer than most balm/glosses.  It comes in 8 shades (I like Hazelnut, Brown and Rose Petal) and is compact enough to tuck in the pocket of your jeans.

Gloss Pretty!

I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl...

I love natural ingredients in beauty products especially lip balm (one of my obsessions...heh heh)  So when I discovered Fresh Sugar Lip Balm I just had to give it a whirl.  This lip treatment has SPF15 (great for your lips!), EFA's and essential oils to help relieve dryness.

Fresh Sugar Lip Balm blends oils and waxes together with real sugar for a one of a kind lip treatment that feels great and smells even better. They claim that the sweet and tart blackcurrant oil cushions the lips with essential plumping fatty acids, (I noticed no plumping...) while antioxidant grapeseed polyphenols and vitamins A, C, and E provide extra protection for your parched pucker.

Get ready for sticker shock, it's pretty pricey ($22.50), it is touted as a lip treatment (that should make you feel better...lol)  The texture is pretty substantial, as it stayed on for a few hours on a Sunday afternoon.  Worth giving a whirl.

Pucker Pretty!!

Obsession: Urban Decay Lube in a Tube....

Have you ever wanted just a little color?? Something just to keep your lips moisturized, without actually putting on lipstick or lip gloss?? Well I have just the thing for you!! Here is Urban Decay's Lube in a Tube.

This product is the perfect cross between gloss and balm, and is absolutely FAB. The consistency is very creamy, but it slides on! After a minute or two...you will feel a vanilla-minty sensation that is extremely refreshing. I have worn it with a little liner or all by itself. This is perfect if you want a little color at the gym - or wherever without actually putting on "lip gloss"

Lube in a Tube comes in 4 shades (my favorites are NYC and LA), it contains shea butter to moisturize (yahoooo! you know I love my shea butter!!) and mango to keep your lips super soft. It retails for $11 so it's not too hard on the change purse...

Pucker Pretty!!