When the trees lay bare and you begin to sport a case of
Rudolph-nose you know winter is here!
Winter brings round snow, the Eggnog Late in Starbucks and crazy over indulgent treats but it also comes with many downsides one of which being, dry... dare I say crusty lips!
This year I've decided enough is enough and have put in place a routine to say goodbey to those sore, dry lips.
In this post I'll share the routine that has been working wonders so far,
Step 1: Scrub, Scrub, Scrub,
This Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub is great, the organic jojoba oil keeps your lips hydrated and the sugar granules scrub away the dead and dry skin but thats not the best part! It's completely eatable and tastes wonderful. Job done! Scrub, scrub, scrub then lick away!
Step 2: Condition
My Balmi has been a life-saviour, an all round great product, it smells great, it last for a very long on your lips and it's in a cute EOS type packaging. I've always been a bog-standard vaseline girl but this trumps all the lip balms I've tried until now!
It comes in 4 flavours of coconut, strawberry, raspberry and mint.
I have the raspberry.
Step 3: Prime
For me this step is essential as I find that lipsticks and lip glosses alike apply horrible onto my lips. I use the MAC Prep+Prime to make sure that lip products glide on easily and don't build up in the ridges.
Those of you with lovely smooth lips may choose to omit this step!
Step 4: Lipstick
This step is all you! Choose the brand you love and colour you adore! I used MAC's Amplified in Chatterbox. The only tip I have is to use a brush; yes it may take longer however it will give you a great deal more precision and accuracy. Using a brush also gives you more control over the colour you achieve and the pigmentation of the colour on your lips. I use the Real Techniques Detailer Brush.
Step 5: Gloss
Until last week I wasn't sold on gloss, I've tried and failed with all the MAC formulations, it's always too sticky.. too heavy and clumpy looking, however after a haul video one too many I stubbled upon the Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick . I used the shade Fushia-Ristic. I might do a full review later but I can say that it's definitely the way forward it looks great on it's own or over lipstick!
I feel that although a matte look is great in summer, nearing winter it's great to add a bit of depth and brightness to the face with a glossy lip and well with this product I can finally practice as I preach!
So pucker-up and make sure your lips are baby smooth for all that kissing under the mistletoe!
x
