Bodyography Exfoliating Lip Duo to Nourish and Heal Dry Lips

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My lips have periodically been chapped throughout this winter season, and I have been using so many lip balms and oils to deal with this issue. Bodyography is a brand that I absolutely love, and Bodyography Exfoliating Lip Duo does not disappoint. This cruelty-free, vegan and gluten-free scrub and oil duo is very effective, easy to use and it is filled with antioxidant-rich and hydrating ingredients. The scrub gently and effectively removes dead skin without causing further damage, and the oil deeply nourishes, hydrates, smooths and restores dry lips. There is no detectable taste or fragrance, and therefore it should pose no problem for people sensitive to scented products.

Directions: Apply a fingertip amount of the lip scrub to dry lips and rub in small circular motions. Wipe off and apply solid lip oil. Can be used daily.

According to Bodyography,

Our Exfoliating Lip Duo is a sugar lip scrub and solid lip oil infused with powerful antioxidant Marula Oil to smooth and condition lips. Marula Oil neutralizes free radicals helping to build collagen and provide antioxidant protection. It is easily absorbed and ideal for dry and sensitive skin—the perfect partner for smooth, kissable lips.

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

- Marula Oil is easily absorbed & ideal for dry & sensitive skin—the perfect partner for smooth, kissable lips

- Small sugar crystals exfoliate lips buffing away dry skin & leaving lips soft & conditioned

Oil Ingredients: Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polybutene, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Flavor/Fragrance, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract, BHT

Scrub Ingredients: Sucrose, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Copernicia Cerifera Cera), Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, BHT, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Flavor/Fragrance, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140). Formulated without parabens & gluten.

Overall Assessment: This wonderful duo has really helped heal my chapped lips this winter!

$25.00 for Fill wt: Oil: 0.07 oz / 2 g • Scrub: 0.26 oz / 7.5 g from Bodyography, Macy's and Amazon (Affiliate Links).

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HOURGLASS Nº 28 Tinted Lip Treatment Oil in Icon | Review

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There is absolutely no question that I truly love HOURGLASS Cosmetics, and they have consistently thrilled me with their beautiful and thoughtfully crafted products. Their Nº 28 Lip Treatment Oil (reviewed here) has been a staple for me since it launched, and the mere thought that they would add a tint of color to this miraculous formula was a monumental thrill for me. I know this may sound like an exaggeration, but I am utterly obsessed with beauty oils, and one that is specifically formulated for the lips is nothing short of a coup for me! Therefore, adding a gorgeous tint to an outstanding formula is the  perfect pairing.

HOURGLASS Nº 28 Tinted Lip Treatment Oil in Icon (Limited Edition for Holiday 2015) boasts the same magnificent formula as their original, but with the addition their gorgeous signature Icon shade. Icon is the perfect blue-based red that can be worn alone, or on top of your favorite lipstick, lip liner or lip stain. It offers the perfect wash of color while it conditions, nourishes and deeply moisturizes the lips. Furthermore, this ultra-luxe oil blend improves the appearance of fine lines and has a slightly plumping effect without any discomfort. My lips have never been more soft and supple than when I use the Hourglass Nº 28 Lip Treatment Oil, and I'm thrilled to say that Icon does the same, but instead with a gorgeous wash of color.

According to HOURGLASS,

A special holiday release of the No.28 Lip Treatment Oil infused with Hourglass’ signature Icon shade, giving the lips a flush of healthy color. An advanced anti-aging treatment for lips that combines essential oils, vitamins and three powerful active ingredients in a supremely luxurious oil blend. Equipped with an opulent 24-karat gold-plated tip.

The proprietary combination of botanical oils, vitamins and active ingredients creates unparalleled hydration for the sensitive lip area enhanced with a subtle wash of color.

Tinted with Hourglass’ signature red lip color in Icon to give a translucent wash of color to the lips.
Botanical oil blend works on contact to condition lips and shield against environmental elements.  

Contains three powerful active ingredients (Saliporine-8; Volulip™; and Viamerine) that target the delicate lip area by helping to boost moisture levels, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and improve the appearance of lip shape, volume and softness.

Featured Ingredients:

Infused with 28 botanicals and vitamins to nourish your skin:

• Enriched with 14 essential oils: Bois de Rose, Lavender, Bitter Orange, White Wormwood, Lemon, Rosemary, Vanilla, Clove, Amyris, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Eucalyptus, Sumatra Benzoin Tree and Rose Geranium.

• Enriched with lipid-rich plant oils, including Hazelnut, Kukui Nut, Rose Hip, Borage, Olive, Green Tea, Cherry Pit, Sweet Almond, Jojoba, and Evening Primrose

• Fortified with 4 Vitamins, A, B5, C and E

Active Ingredients:

1. Saliporine-8, an extract derived from a hardy succulent, is known for elevating moisture levels in the skin. Clinical testing on this ingredient has shown an increase in moisture levels of up to 6000% after applying it twice a day for 28 days.

2. Volulip™ is known for improving lip texture, shape and softness. Clinical testing on this ingredient has shown visible improvement in lip shape, softness, volume and hydration.

*Volulip™ is used under authorization of Sederma, Inc.

3. Viamerine is known for hydration and a reduction in the appearance of wrinkle depth. Clinical testing on this ingredient has shown to hydrate all three epidermal layers and reduce the appearance of the depth of wrinkles.

Full Ingredients: Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Hydroxystearic/Linoleic/Oleic Polyglycerides, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Artemisia Herba-Alba Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil/Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil/Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Panthenyl Triacetate,Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool. May Contain: Carmine (CI 75470).

Free of: Parabens, Phthalates, Sulfates, Gluten, Mineral Oil, Nanoparticles and Synthetic Dyes. Not tested on animals.

Overall Assessment: Absolutely an A+ formula and a gorgeous iconic color! I'm buying a back-up, and I rarely do that! I sincerely hope that HOURGLASS considers making this part of their core line, and that they decide to add even more shades! Get yours before they are gone!

Have you tried HOURGLASS Nº 28 Tinted Lip Treatment Oil in Icon yet? If so, are you as obsessed with it as I am?

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Carmex is the Cold Weather Cure for Chapped Lips

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Carmex has been a staple in my household for years and years, and tubes and pots of it can be found stowed all over the house, in purses, work-bags, pockets, cars and work. I even have a few left from back when the pots were made of glass!

Carmex remains a family favorite because it is so soothing and effective, and eradicates chapped lips swiftly. While Carmex has expanded their offerings– they have maintained their same excellent quality at an affordable price point. If you want to keep your lips soft, supple and moisturized during this holiday season, then it's worth picking up a few Carmex Lip Balms.

Left to Right: Carmex Moisture Plus

1) Carmex Moisture Plus: Carmex Moisture Plus lip balm offers a soft vanilla flavor and satiny shiny finish. 

According to Carmex,

Packaged as a stylish slim-stick with a sleek slant tip, Carmex Moisture Plus® also contains Aloe, Vitamin E, and Shea Butter to soothe chapped lips and keep lips moisturized….

Active Ingredients: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) 2.5% Sunscreen, Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate) 3.3% Sunscreen, Homosalate 5.5%.Sunscreen and Octocrylene 4.4% Sunscreen.

Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe Butter), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Camphor, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethyl Vanillin, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Flavor, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Menthol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Ozokerite, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Persea Gratissima (Avocado Butter), Petrolatum, Phenol, Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Saccharin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopheryl Linoleate (Vitamin E Linoleate), Tribehenin.

2) Carmex Cherry Tube: Sweet cherry flavor added to the Original Tube lip balm. The scent and flavor is pleasant, but it does quickly fade.

• Glides on smoothly to help soften and hydrate lips with cocoa butter and a touch of mineral oil
• Mimics the way your skin naturally retains moisture with lanolin
• Provides cooling pain relief with camphor and menthol
• Cherry Tube lip balm also includes broad spectrum SPF 15 that’s water resistant for up to 80 minutes.

Active Ingredients: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) 2.5% Sunscreen,  Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate) 3.0% Sunscreen, Homosalate 5.0% Sunscreen and Octocrylene 4.0% Sunscreen.

Inactive Ingredients: Petrolatum, Lanolin, Flavor, Beeswax, Cetyl Esters, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Camphor, Menthol, Phenol.

3) Carmex Winter Mint Lip Balm and the Carmex Original Lip Balm Click Stick two-pack: The Winter Mint Lip Balm may just be my all-time favorite Carmex balm because it is so refreshing and invigorating. I hope that they make it part of the permanent line!

Carmex® Winter Mint Lip Balm Click Sticks are available in a two-pack Buy-One-Get-One-Free promotion and in a Buy-Three-Get-One-Free promotion. I suggest grabbing the Winter Mint when you see it!

4) Carmex Original Lip Balm is their classic, hardworking, medicated lip balm." I have gone through more sticks and pots of this formula over the years than I could calculate!

• Helps to moisturize dry lips with cocoa seed butter
• Helps provide long-lasting moisture protection with petrolatum
• Plus, our Original medicated lip balm stick includes broad spectrum SPF 15 that’s water resistant for up to 80 minutes.

Active Ingredients: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) 2.5% Sunscreen, Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate) 3.0% Sunscreen, Homosalate 5.0% Sunscreen and Octocrylene 4.0% Sunscreen.

Inactive Ingredients: Petrolatum, Lanolin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Ozokerite, Cetyl Esters, Paraffin, Beeswax, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Camphor, Menthol, Flavor, Salicylic Acid, Phenol.

5) Carmex Original Jar: I actually have a nostalgic reaction to the Carmex Original Jar because it transports me back to just about every cold weather season. I love this original formula, and find it so soothing and healing for chapped lips.

• Soothes dry, chapped lips
• Creates a long-lasting water barrier with petrolatum, which acts like a bandage so healing can take place
• Contains lanolin, which mimics the way your skin naturally retains moisture
• Provides cooling pain relief with camphor and menthol

Active Ingredients: Camphor 1.7% (External Analgesic) and Menthol 0.7% (External Analgesic).

Inactive Ingredients: Petrolatum, Lanolin, Cetyl Esters, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Paraffin, Beeswax, Flavor, Salicylic Acid, Phenol.

About Carmex® and Carma Laboratories, Inc.:
For more than 79 years, Franklin, Wisconsin-based Carma Laboratories, Inc., has manufactured Carmex® brand lip balms. Carma Laboratories, Inc. is a family owned and operated business that was founded in 1937 by Alfred Woelbing, the inventor of Carmex® lip balm. Today, the company continues to produce its original lip care formula in its trademark jars, and has expanded the line to include flavored lip balms, ultra hydrating lip care formulas and soothing skin care products. The carefully crafted lip balm has been #1 pharmacist-recommended for 17 years in a row*. For more information, visit www.mycarmex.com.

Overall Assessment: Carmex remains a staple in my household, and always will.

The specially marked packages will be available at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and other fine retailers (SRP of $1.59 - $4.29). For more information please visit: www.mycarmex.com.

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Cool Weather Favorites to Keep You Moisturized from Head to Toe | KMS California, Josie Maran, Molton Brown and Burt's Bees

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Now that the weather has cooled down, it's time to add copious amounts of moisture to your hair, skin and lips to avoid dehydration, drying and chapping. Despite the fact the temperatures in Los Angeles don't dip as low as they do in other parts of the world, we are definitely experiencing a considerable cooling trend. As soon as it cools down, I bolster my beauty routine with lots of added moisture, and here are a few of my current favorites to keep my skin, tresses and lips moisturized during the colder months.

kms California MOIST REPAIR  Leave-In Conditioner deeply penetrates hair and helps detangle, moisturize and fights frizz. I simply spray it on wet or dry hair for added manageability and moisture. The formula is lightweight, the results are immediate, and the effects are long-lasting.

Directions: Shake. Spray onto towel-dried hair and comb through.

Ingredients: Water / Aqua / Eau, Trisiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Panthenol, Benzophenone-4, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Malic Acid, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract /Vanilla Planifolia, C14-28 Isoalkyl Acid, C14-28 Alkyl Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Flour Lipids /Triticum Vulgare, Dimethicone, Ceteartrimonium Chloride, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone, Styrene/VP Copolymer, Ammonium Hydroxide, Dimethiconol, Polyquaternium-11, Glycerin, PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tartaric Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Stearoxypropyl Dimethylamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Fragrance / Parfum.

kms California MOIST REPAIR  Leave-In Conditioner ($19.00, kmscalifornia.com, Ulta, Amazon and select salons)

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil is a delightfully lightweight, fast-absorbing, ultra-nourishing multipurpose oil that can be used from head to toe. It leaves skin soft, supple and luminous. I have been it sitting on my nightstand, and have been massaging it into my scalp, cuticles and face at night, and have been thrilled with the results. This a a highly effective and affordable luxury beauty oil that is obsession-worthy.

According to Josie Maran, "this liquid Moroccan treasure, loaded with Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, so it has amazing healing, conditioning and repairing properties. Argan oil benefits your skin, hair, feet, nails, and even your baby's bottom…."

This legendary, 100 percent pure Argan Oil is rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids to deeply hydrate and nourish skin. Grown organically in Morocco, the multitasking formula contains astonishing healing, conditioning, and anti-aging properties to create a nourished, youthful-looking complexion. It easily absorbs into skin, delivering a fresh, dewy glow, and keeps you looking beautiful from head to toe. Great for all skin types including sensitive and acne-prone skin, it may also be used to treat split ends and soften cuticles.

Ingredients: 100% pure organic Argan Oil. Free of Parabens, Sulfates and Phthalates.

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil, ($48.00 from josiemarancosmetics.com and Sephora). 

Molton Brown Rhubarb & Rose Hand Cream ($15.00 for 1.4 oz. from Molton Brown, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York): I am completely obsessed with this hand cream because it is fast absorbing, unbelievably nourishing and hydrating, and because it smells heavenly. It leaves my hands unbelievably soft and supple, and the delectable scent lingers, but is never cloying. It is a beautifully articulated fruity floral that offers the perfect balance between the zesty citrus, Rhubarb and the Rose extract. In my book, this is hand cream perfection.

A replenishing hand cream blended with white truffle extract and rose. This intensive hand cream is an instantly absorbed daily treat for delectably soft and luxuriously moisturized hands with temptingly sweet aromas.

Top note: Rhubarb extract to keep hands healthy.
Middle note: Rose extract (to help moisturize).
Base note: Aromas of zesty yuzu and grapefruit.
Fragrance family: FRUITY

Molton Brown Rhubarb & Rose Hand Cream ($15.00 for 1.4 oz. from Molton Brown, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York)

Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Blossom is a beautifully moisturizing lip balm that offers just a hint of color for a subtle pink pout. The formula is emollient, comfortable on the lips and leaves lips soft and supple.

According to Burt's Bees,

The Botanical Waxes in these softly tinted balms will take your lips to hydrated and lovely in one pretty swipe. Care for your lips with beautiful, sheer color. Burt's Bees tinted balms give you a hint of color with a soft, sweet flavor and natural ingredients that moisturize and condition your lips.

Featured Ingredient Shea Butter : This natural fat obtained from the fruit of the karite tree is a valuable, nourishing addition to moisturizers for the reduction of wrinkles and to improve the elasticity of the skin and protect it against environmental aging.

Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olus (Vegetable Oil, Huile Vegetale), Cera Alba (Beeswax, Cire D'abeille), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Candelilla Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cire De Candelilla), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aroma (Flavor)*, Lanolin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Wax, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Wax, Ammonium Glycyrrhizinate, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Canola Oil (Huile De Colza). May Contain: Alumina, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 75470 (Carmine), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides). *Natural Flavor

Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm ($7.00 from burtsbees.com, Ulta, Target, drugstore.com and Macy's)

Overall Assessment: Fab finds worth trying!

What are your favorite products to keep your hair, skin and lips moisturized during the colder months of the year?

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VENeffect Anti-Aging Lip Treatment | Review

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When your lip balm obsession has reached a fever pitch, and you seek a powerhouse antioxidant rich anti-aging lip product that is less a balm and more of a cream-based treatment, then it is time to enter the fold of VENeffect Anti-Aging Lip Treatment. 

The consistency of this elegant treatment feels more like a lightweight eye cream than a balm, but it works faster and more effectively than a balm. It sinks into the lips and the surrounding skin quickly leaving behind a thin veil of moisture. It imparts immediate hydration while it gently plumps and smooths the skin. Additionally, if you have vertical lines around your lips, into which lipsticks bleed, it is worthy to note that VENeffect Anti-Aging Lip Treatment  is formulated to soften, reduce and plump them. Furthermore, this potent little pot serves as a wonderful lipstick base that enhances the longevity of of wear-time and prevents lipstick from bleeding. 

It has a delectable smell that is best described as a combination of the Grape Seed and Grapefruit Seed extracts, and while the taste is delicious it is short lived once it sinks in. Therefore, if you prefer completely unscented lip products this should pose no problem.

According to VENeffect,

This delicate, yet powerful anti-aging lip treatment, with the VENeffect advanced phytoestrogen technology, visibly helps reduce the appearance of vertical lines, as its deeply hydrating and protective formula smooths, softens and plumps.

Smooth on and around your lip area every morning and night. Reapply as needed throughout the day to enhance moisture and fullness. Our lip treatment does not interfere with lip color and reduces lipstick bleed.

Features:

• Instantly hydrates and smooths delicate lip area skin
• Helps minimize and prevent vertical lines around your lips
• Gently plumps and enhances the rosy glow

Note in the picture below that the texture resembles that of an eye cream more than that of a lip product. This, in my estimation, must in part account for its ability to sink in quickly and moisturize immediately since it doesn't have the tendency to simply sit on the skin in the same way that balms often do.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Petrolatum, Paraffin, Flavor (Aroma), Sorbitol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate-13, Resveratrol, Dimethicone, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Red Clover) Flower Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Disodium EDTA, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E).

VENeffect products are hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, fragrance free and paraben free. Made in the USA.

About VENeffect:

Many influences affect the aging of skin, including sun damage, hereditary factors, and simple chronological aging. For women, one of the least discussed, but most compelling ways we age are the shifts and changes in hormones throughout the month and as we age. In particular, the decline of the feminizing hormone estrogen leads to a number of challenges, including for our skin. As the influence of estrogen declines from its peak in our twenties, our skin loses elasticity resulting in fine lines, wrinkles and loss of skin tone. VENeffect was created by two sisters, one a gynecologist and hormonal wellness specialist, and the other a beauty industry expert, with the goal to help reverse lost elasticity directly related to the decline in estrogen as we age. Their discovery is an exclusive and highly effective complex of 100% natural plant-based phytoestrogens to safely and effectively reverse the signs of aging that are directly the result of decreasing estrogen; to preserve and restore the youthful glow of healthy, vibrant skin.

Who Should Use It: "Women of all ages and all skin types. Collagen peaks along with estrogen in our twenties and begins a decline that accelerates in our thirties, forties and fifties, at which point our fertility function as women is programmed to retire. VENeffect has the ability to both preserve and restore collagen and will enhance the skin of women at any age."

How it Works: "As we age, the influence of estrogen declines resulting in loss of collagen and elasticity in our skin and increasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.VENeffect is the only anti-aging skin care line formulated with a unique and powerful blend of 100% natural phytoestrogens to enhance collagen and improve elasticity in skin. The small molecular size of phytoestrogens allows them to easily penetrate the skin and bond with estrogen receptors present in both the dermis and the epidermis in order to stimulate collagen production."

The Result: "VENeffect reverses the signs of aging to preserve and restore the healthy glow of skin at peak vitality."

Overall Assessment: I am very impressed by the efficacy of VENeffect Anti-Aging Lip Treatment, and absolutely love the way it makes my lips look and feel. It delivers deep moisture, plumps my lips and leaves them soft, smooth and supple.

$85.00 for 0.34 oz./10ml. from VENeffect and Space NK (Affiliate Links).
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