If you're like me, then you're cursed with lips that dry out easily. Lipstick and lipglosses are not your friend and neither are most chapsticks available on the market. At the end of the day, the ones that don't work for me (which is a lot!) have me screaming bloody murder.
I'm always skeptical about lip products because of the feeling I get when I wear them. They go on nice and glossy, gorgeous the first 10 minutes then it's like one of those relationships that go south rather quickly. The skin on my lips all of a sudden turns drier than the desert on the hottest day of the year then slowly scales itself away leaving me at my wits end trying to peel away the disgusting layers that would definitely send people running in the other direction.
I would always get cute lipglosses and lipsticks as presents but would have to tuck them away in a drawer because I just couldn't handle the results. Blotting my lipstick made my lips seem more prone to the drying effect but really was only an excuse for the lipstick to tear at my skin and dry it out quicker. I eventually omitted the blotting step altogether and still do it just out of a forced habit.
As a result, Aquaphor, Soft Lips, or Vaseline were the only things that I could wear to save the life of my lips in the dryout death match. While at a MAC store last year, I asked for a sample of their Lip Conditioner. And of all the samples I got that day, that was truly a winner for me.
I'm always skeptical about lip products because of the feeling I get when I wear them. They go on nice and glossy, gorgeous the first 10 minutes then it's like one of those relationships that go south rather quickly. The skin on my lips all of a sudden turns drier than the desert on the hottest day of the year then slowly scales itself away leaving me at my wits end trying to peel away the disgusting layers that would definitely send people running in the other direction.
I would always get cute lipglosses and lipsticks as presents but would have to tuck them away in a drawer because I just couldn't handle the results. Blotting my lipstick made my lips seem more prone to the drying effect but really was only an excuse for the lipstick to tear at my skin and dry it out quicker. I eventually omitted the blotting step altogether and still do it just out of a forced habit.
As a result, Aquaphor, Soft Lips, or Vaseline were the only things that I could wear to save the life of my lips in the dryout death match. While at a MAC store last year, I asked for a sample of their Lip Conditioner. And of all the samples I got that day, that was truly a winner for me.
MAC Lip Conditioner SPF 15 $13.00
Not your ordinary drugstore Blistex or Carmex so it does cost a fairly shiny penny. But since it does work for my lips, I'm willing to shell out the dollar bills to get my grabby hands on one. Although I'm not gonna lie that I wouldn't mind if it were a few dollars cheaper.
PACKAGING
Small and lightweight enough to grab and sleek enough to be proud of. The Lip Conditioner comes in this cute 0.5 fl.oz. screw-top container. Easy for grabbing and tossing into my purse (aka a diaper bag) with a semi-grip-like top for easy screwing (hah).
WHAT I LIKE
I enjoy rubbing my lips together after applying and knowing that my lips are well moisturized. And not for 10 minutes, but long enough even after the product has absorbed it's still doing its job. I can sleep better at night knowing that the scales are under control. I also like the vanilla scent of the conditioner - light but not overpowering. It reminds me of the white Tic-Tacs. I do like the fact that I can use it sparingly also because a few rubs around the container, and I'll be good for a while. It's lightweight yet strong enough to provide decent lip coverage.
WHAT I DISLIKE
The price. Although it works, $13.00 will turn most away. Like I said, if it was a couple bucks cheaper, my smile would be wider. But then again, if I can get this container to last me a few months then I guess at a few dollars a month ain't so bad.
OVERALL
I dig it and will be repurchasing another one once I scape that last bit out of this container. I use it before I apply my lipstick just for added protection, after I get out of the shower, after washing up in the morning, and sometimes apply it again during the afternoon. I exfoliate my lips on a daily basis and having this on my lips is very soothing.
YOU'LL PROBABLY LIKE THIS IF...
- you have dry lips like moi.
- you want something whose emollient properties are between a lipstick and chapstick.
- SPF in lip products appeal to you.
- you like ingredients such as: Almond Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Extract, Wheat Germ Oil, vitamins A and E.
YOU'LL PROBABLY DISLIKE THIS IF...
- you're allergic to fragrance.
- you don't care for SPF in lip products.
- don't like the packaging (also available in tube, stick, and tinted form)
Have you found yourself a lip product that works for your personal lip issues? Please share!
Aloha,
Mrs. Lynne
A lightweight conditioning balm for the lip formulated with SPF 15. Protects the lips from everyday aggressions, holds in moisture, provides gentle repair to dry lips. Contains Almond Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Extract, Wheat Germ Oil, vitamins A and E. Petroleum based to seal in moisture yet smooth to apply, non-sticky on. Slightly vanilla-flavoured. Colour-free.PRICE
Not your ordinary drugstore Blistex or Carmex so it does cost a fairly shiny penny. But since it does work for my lips, I'm willing to shell out the dollar bills to get my grabby hands on one. Although I'm not gonna lie that I wouldn't mind if it were a few dollars cheaper.
PACKAGING
Small and lightweight enough to grab and sleek enough to be proud of. The Lip Conditioner comes in this cute 0.5 fl.oz. screw-top container. Easy for grabbing and tossing into my purse (aka a diaper bag) with a semi-grip-like top for easy screwing (hah).
WHAT I LIKE
I enjoy rubbing my lips together after applying and knowing that my lips are well moisturized. And not for 10 minutes, but long enough even after the product has absorbed it's still doing its job. I can sleep better at night knowing that the scales are under control. I also like the vanilla scent of the conditioner - light but not overpowering. It reminds me of the white Tic-Tacs. I do like the fact that I can use it sparingly also because a few rubs around the container, and I'll be good for a while. It's lightweight yet strong enough to provide decent lip coverage.
WHAT I DISLIKE
The price. Although it works, $13.00 will turn most away. Like I said, if it was a couple bucks cheaper, my smile would be wider. But then again, if I can get this container to last me a few months then I guess at a few dollars a month ain't so bad.
OVERALL
I dig it and will be repurchasing another one once I scape that last bit out of this container. I use it before I apply my lipstick just for added protection, after I get out of the shower, after washing up in the morning, and sometimes apply it again during the afternoon. I exfoliate my lips on a daily basis and having this on my lips is very soothing.
YOU'LL PROBABLY LIKE THIS IF...
- you have dry lips like moi.
- you want something whose emollient properties are between a lipstick and chapstick.
- SPF in lip products appeal to you.
- you like ingredients such as: Almond Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Extract, Wheat Germ Oil, vitamins A and E.
YOU'LL PROBABLY DISLIKE THIS IF...
- you're allergic to fragrance.
- you don't care for SPF in lip products.
- don't like the packaging (also available in tube, stick, and tinted form)
Have you found yourself a lip product that works for your personal lip issues? Please share!
Aloha,
Mrs. Lynne
