As most of you know liquid lipsticks are totally on trend right now. The liquid to matte stay all day formulas not only go on like a dream, but they totally blend well with others. Mixing shades, creating ombres, as well as mimicking the "Kylie Jenner lip" these lipsticks do it all. Liquid lipsticks are my holy grail.. I mean after all, if I can eat a cupcake without eating my lipstick, that's a win, are you with me?!
Liquid lipsticks take over the texture of your natural lip, and if not smooth in texture the application can appear "rough." Especially this time of year when the weather cools and many of us become substantially drier (skin, hair, nails) than our normal. Being a modern day, "lipstick addict," with a slight inconsistancy in my lips texture, I knew I needed something to help prep my lips to create the smoothest canvas for my color application. Naturally I got right to searching. Chapstick doesn't cut it, because chapstick doesn't cut through the dead layers of skin to penetrate deep into the lips to hydrate. Chapstick sits on top of the dead skin, as the dead skin acts like a barrier. Similar to how moisturizer sets on top of the skin, without proper exfoliation. With that being said, I knew I needed a scrub. Scrubs break up the outermost layer and helps slough off the dead skin cells revealing fresh new skin.
Trying new products and supporting local are two things I enjoy on a regular basis, so when I found Organic Skin Shop I knew I needed to order from them. Not only is the CEO of this line my age, she's also from Kalmazoo. Her products are truthfully one shoe fits all, and totally affordable especially for the emacculate price point that she offers.
The cinnamon lip scrub comes in a one ounce container, and is only $5. Not only does it remove the rough texture from my lips, it's also moisturizing. Due to the cinnamon oil, it also adds a plumping effect. Her Etsy shop product descriptions offer a full list of features and benefits of each individual product. Also, there is even a how to section located in each description.
After scrubbing, be sure to follow with a lip balm of some sort. After all you just revealed a new layer of skin, and you want to keep it protected and moisturized. (plus, with no more dead skin attached you're lips are going to be in line next to pure silk) In my case, I follow with 'The Stick' Organic Skin Shop offers. It is very moisturizing, and I love knowing what's going on my lips is made from high grade organic ingrediants. It is only $4.50 per tube, what!? Trust me, this winter you're going to need this!
Organic skin shop offers a wide range of other products such as face and body scrubs, lotions, hair products and more! Pretty sure I will own the entire line, one day. Next on the list?! The limited edition pumpkin products. Link for shop is below.
After scrubbing and moisturizing, I then use my Liptiful tool. Liptiful tools are suction tools designed to give your lip muscles a workout, a perfect plum pout. Trust me, no exploding of the lips will occur (like the insane Kylie Jenner lip pop bottle challenge). They offer a wide range of styles based on lip shape and preference. My personal favorite is the matte black rose liptiful tool. The price for that one is $32.99. This is also from an Etsy shop, (woman located in Alabama) which I linked below. I also have a video on my Instagram showing before and after. The results are instant, just like the lip scrub and balm I touched base on today! Even my husband seen the difference instantly, it's legit 'pout-fection.'
After using these products, I then line and add my favorite lipstick. After all isn't lipstick confidence in a tube?! I can tell you, it is for me. Lipstick is a part of me. Haven't you seen!? A few of my current favorite liquid lipsticks are Kat Von D Everlasting lipstick ($20) as well as Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks ($20). Both brands over an opaque pure non transfer color, as well as an overwhelming amount of "feel good." I'd say they are even better than fitting in your favorite jeans after having a baby or a long winter (yes, I am a victim of comfort food).
After I complete my lip routine I look in the mirror and give myself some positive affirmations, and take on the day. Life is too short to feel anything less than beautiful, so always know you are. You shine bright like the rarest diamond and are more beautiful than October.
Thank you for your support, and as always have a "feel good" day.
XO.
Lexi ♡
www.etsy.com/shop/OrganicSkinShop
www.etsy.com/shop/Liptiful
Liquid lipsticks take over the texture of your natural lip, and if not smooth in texture the application can appear "rough." Especially this time of year when the weather cools and many of us become substantially drier (skin, hair, nails) than our normal. Being a modern day, "lipstick addict," with a slight inconsistancy in my lips texture, I knew I needed something to help prep my lips to create the smoothest canvas for my color application. Naturally I got right to searching. Chapstick doesn't cut it, because chapstick doesn't cut through the dead layers of skin to penetrate deep into the lips to hydrate. Chapstick sits on top of the dead skin, as the dead skin acts like a barrier. Similar to how moisturizer sets on top of the skin, without proper exfoliation. With that being said, I knew I needed a scrub. Scrubs break up the outermost layer and helps slough off the dead skin cells revealing fresh new skin.
Trying new products and supporting local are two things I enjoy on a regular basis, so when I found Organic Skin Shop I knew I needed to order from them. Not only is the CEO of this line my age, she's also from Kalmazoo. Her products are truthfully one shoe fits all, and totally affordable especially for the emacculate price point that she offers.
The cinnamon lip scrub comes in a one ounce container, and is only $5. Not only does it remove the rough texture from my lips, it's also moisturizing. Due to the cinnamon oil, it also adds a plumping effect. Her Etsy shop product descriptions offer a full list of features and benefits of each individual product. Also, there is even a how to section located in each description.
After scrubbing, be sure to follow with a lip balm of some sort. After all you just revealed a new layer of skin, and you want to keep it protected and moisturized. (plus, with no more dead skin attached you're lips are going to be in line next to pure silk) In my case, I follow with 'The Stick' Organic Skin Shop offers. It is very moisturizing, and I love knowing what's going on my lips is made from high grade organic ingrediants. It is only $4.50 per tube, what!? Trust me, this winter you're going to need this!
Organic skin shop offers a wide range of other products such as face and body scrubs, lotions, hair products and more! Pretty sure I will own the entire line, one day. Next on the list?! The limited edition pumpkin products. Link for shop is below.
After scrubbing and moisturizing, I then use my Liptiful tool. Liptiful tools are suction tools designed to give your lip muscles a workout, a perfect plum pout. Trust me, no exploding of the lips will occur (like the insane Kylie Jenner lip pop bottle challenge). They offer a wide range of styles based on lip shape and preference. My personal favorite is the matte black rose liptiful tool. The price for that one is $32.99. This is also from an Etsy shop, (woman located in Alabama) which I linked below. I also have a video on my Instagram showing before and after. The results are instant, just like the lip scrub and balm I touched base on today! Even my husband seen the difference instantly, it's legit 'pout-fection.'
After using these products, I then line and add my favorite lipstick. After all isn't lipstick confidence in a tube?! I can tell you, it is for me. Lipstick is a part of me. Haven't you seen!? A few of my current favorite liquid lipsticks are Kat Von D Everlasting lipstick ($20) as well as Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks ($20). Both brands over an opaque pure non transfer color, as well as an overwhelming amount of "feel good." I'd say they are even better than fitting in your favorite jeans after having a baby or a long winter (yes, I am a victim of comfort food).
After I complete my lip routine I look in the mirror and give myself some positive affirmations, and take on the day. Life is too short to feel anything less than beautiful, so always know you are. You shine bright like the rarest diamond and are more beautiful than October.
Thank you for your support, and as always have a "feel good" day.
XO.
Lexi ♡
www.etsy.com/shop/OrganicSkinShop
www.etsy.com/shop/Liptiful