If I Had A 'Beauty Awards' For Lip Balms, These Are Them

I change my bag at least once a day between a tote, hobo and clutch and am gauranteed to find at least two lip products in each of them as I do the swap.  When it comes to balms, sticks and glosses, I have a billion.  I guess you can say I've been searching for the perfect lip balm without even trying and accidentally found them.  There's two to be fair (seriously, how could I pick one?), an oldie but goodie and brand new gem that always make it into my bag. Fist is MAC Lip Tinted Conditioner SPF 15 in Petting Pink.  I used to use MAC's lip conditioner a long time ago (I'm talking years) and then got distracted by so many other new products that I actually forgot about it.  I don't know how I could have forgotten about a product this good.  While at Sundance last weekend, MAC Makeup Artist, Keri Blair tweeted that this has been her go-to product during Sundance and I was thrilled because she reminded me of it's greatness.  I saw her at lunch the next day and she brought me one!  I love that it's called a conditioner, because it really does condition my lips.  It's a medium weight emollient that adds a bit of sheer, natural color to my lips.

The other is a new lip balm, Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy,  which is new this winter and I started using at Sundance as well.  I've always been obsessed with the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment, but this is different.  It seriously fixes your lips.  My lips have been really dry lately and this is my go-to.  I haven't even been able to wear lipstick because of the chapped lines (I know, ew), so this has been my treatment.  It really hydrates and corrects.  Last week Joe couldn't find his Blistex and I gave this to him and he smeared so much across his lips I was like "Nooooo...!!!!!"  All is well, I just covet it and now he does too!

Treat Your Pout to More Kisses

Did you know the lips are one of the most sensitive areas of your body?  Because your lips are an extension of your inner mouth, they don't produce their own oil like your skin. Therefore, you need to exfoliate and moisturize to keep them luscious. Here are some tips on how to get a pair of soft, healthy pink lips just begging to be kissed:

Exfoliate

Your skin lips are is the thinnest on your whole body so they tend to flake and peel.  Exfoliate at least once a week with a lip exfoliator.  They tend to be gentle.  Try Lush Lip Scrub in Bubble Gum, $8.95.  It's made with vegan flavored sugar that you can simply lick off when you're done. Trust me, you'll want to, it tastes that good!

Moisturize

You should never leave your lips bare.  Like you moisturize your face in the am and pm, you should do the same for your lips.  During the day use a lip balm with an SPF of 15 or higher. Sun damage on your lips can lead to burnt, peeling lips, thinner lips and yes, even skin cancer. Try Blistex Massage Lip Balm SPF 15, $2.99.  For night, try Sally Hansen Overnight Lip Recovery, $10.49, is loaded with antioxidants and keeps moisture in your pout while you sleep so you wake up with a perfectly plump, supple smile.

Paint or Plump

Post treatment, every girl needs a little color to her pucker.  If you just like gloss sans the plump, check out Rimmel Royal Gloss, $3.99 (my favorite color is Twinkle Pink).  However, if you're looking for a bit of a volume go big or go home with Maybelline Volume XL Seduction Lip Plumper, $7.09.