Lips

No secret this is one of my favorite products of all time!  It goes on super duper smooth, it's not a sticky, high gloss and my lips feel SO smooth after using it.  Especially after having a cold or when it's really dry out and my lips feel flaky and icky.  And, most importantly, I like the color.  It looks good on me in the summer with a tan (and we'll see how it looks in the winter when I'm paler; I think it will complement my skin tone quite nicely).  It's a a good neutral shade.  Not too overpowering, not whimpy either. 

I think L'Oreal has had their version out for a while now but I only recently discovered it.  This weekend I purchased and tried "Nourishing Nude" and really, really liked it.  Nice price, too. Nice texture, smooth application.  Like the color. 

Again, I may not be the sharpest tool in the shed.  I have no idea when Revlon came out with Lip Butter but I purchased "Pink Truffle" recently.  Went on smooth, good price, good color. 

 

 

I don't know.  Maybe I shouldn't quit my day job.  I don't think I have a future in Lip Balm Product Testing.  I really like all three of these.  Sugar Fresh is my top choice but Revlon and L'Oreal are both serious contenders.  Maybe I should try a blindfolded test or something???

 

 

These are a few of my favorite things!

Summer's in full swing in most parts of the country (my car temperature said 97 this afternoon!) and I recently changed up my morning routine.  It's just too damn hot to wear a ton of make-up or mess with my hair!
Do you change your make-up / skin care for different seasons?  What products can't you live without??

After my shower and 3-step Clinique routine, I start off with primer (or, as I like to call it, "spackle").  I used to use the regular Smashbox primer but have become a devoted user of the new "light" formula.  My make-up just glides on and lasts so much longer if I use primer. 

I really wanted to try the new BB creams out there but didn't want to spend a fortune if I didn't like it so I went with Clinique because they will let me return it if I'm not satisfied.  Well, I like it.  A lot.  Very lightweight cream (more like a tinted moisturizer) with decent coverage.  I barely feel like I'm wearing make-up and it's perfect for summer!

On hot summer weekends when I'm running errands or just don't want to put on a lot of make-up I sometimes just leave the house wearing some Up-Lighting.  It's a great illluminator and gives me a nice "glow." 

Because I'm a total germophobe I am constantly washing my hands and always use hand sanitizer.  It leaves my hands very, very dry even in summer.  I was first introduced to L'Occitane when T & I were in Paris waiting for the Chunnel to take us to London (God!  I just re-read that sentence and it sounds very pretentious and snooty!).  There was a wonderful L'Occitane shop in the terminal and I ended up buying a tube of hand-cream to slip in my purse while we were traveling.  I've been hooked ever since.  I just like the plain ol' Shea Butter formula but it is available in other scents. 

I just bought this lip treatment a few days ago and luv, luv, luv it!  Again, it's lightweight for the summer, it's not a goopy globby gloss and leaves my lips nice and smooth.  And, the color is just enough. 

To fight the horrible humidity I've been using an Anti-Frizz serum on my hair to leave it sleek and shiny.