REVIEW: Best Lip Products for Dry, Sensitive Lips + Swatches

Welcome to the Ultimate Lip Junkie Guide! This is a compilation of my tried-n-true recommendations for those with dry, sensitive lips. I did my best to include as many different price points, textures, and colors. All of these products have worked beautifully for me but I will reiterate, not all those with sensitive lips have the same reactions to certain ingredients. I am not allergic to fragrances, but I am extremely sensitive to SPF in lip products. For example, I love my YSL Rouge Volupte lipsticks, especially Faubourg Peach and Rose Culte, but I hesitate to wear them unless I can prepare myself for some serious post-wear lip therapy. I featured lip balms, lip glosses, and lipsticks that are moisturizing, creamy, and worth the splurge, so I hope you will find this epic post helpful!

PRODUCTS REVIEWED
Lip Care:
1. Chanel Hydramax + Active Nutrition Lip Balm
*Apparently the whole Hydramax range is being discontinued, so sorry! I will be testing the Sisley Confort and By Terry Rose lip balms this year to see which I prefer to replace this beloved Chanel.
2. La Mer Baume de La Mer Lip Balm
3. Sara Happ Lip Scrub in Pink Grapefruit
4. Hourglass No. 28 Lip Oil Treatment [review & swatches]
5. YSL Volupte Sheer Candy Lip Balms in 2 Papaya and 4 Pomegranate
6. Lancome Baume in Love in Rose in Love
Lip Gloss:
7. Le Metier de Beaute Lip Creme in Sweet Creme
8. Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss in Kiss You
9. Chanel Glossimer Lip Glosses in Constellation, Volupte, and Eden
*I also recommend Mica & the new Spring 2014 color Murmure!
10. Laura Mercier Lip Glaces in Bellini and Camellia
*Try the permanent and shimmer-free Bonbon & Pink Tulle colors!
11. NARS Larger Than Life Lip Glosses in Piree and Odalisque
12. BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lip Glosses in Party Starter and Rebel
13. Giorgio Armani Flash Lacquer Lip Glosses in 107, 519, and 520 [review & swatches]
14. Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Glosses in 70 Attirance [best shimmery sandy beige - in stock] and 52 Genie
Lip Liner:
15. Chanel Le Crayon Levres Lip Liner in Peche
16. Lancome Le Lipstique Lip Liners in Ideal and Natural Mauve
Lipstick:
17. Tom Ford Lip Color Lipsticks in Crimson Noir, Spanish Pink, and Sable Smoke
*By Terry's Rouge Terrybly is another excellent semi-matte alternative! I did not include this formula in my video, however, as I was only introduced to my very first one at the end of 2013. I plan to explore more of the range in 2014!
18. Tom Ford Lip Color Shine Lipsticks in Smitten and Abandon [review & swatches]
*Also mentioned: Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss
19. Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Sheer Lipstick in 505
20. Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Lipstick in 515
21. Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy CC Lipstick in 100 and 302
22. Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick in 25
23. SUQQU Creamy Glow Lipsticks in 01 and 02
24. Lancome Color Design (Creme & Matte) Lipsticks in Socialite & Intense Fuchsia
25. Lancome Rouge in Love Lipstick in 322M Corail in Love
*If you're brave and/or love purple, try the incredibly vibrant and creamy 381B Violette Coquette!
26. YSL Glossy Stains in 07 Corail and 25 Fuchsia
27. EM Michelle Phan Lip Gallery Creamy Classic & Creamy Matte Lipsticks in Wow Pink, Wine Stain, and Cuddling
28. Too Faced La Creme Lipsticks in Fuchsia Shock, Juicy Melons, and Bon Bon

Swatches L - R: YSL Sheer Candy 1 & 4, Benefit Kiss You, Chanel Volupte & Constellation, NARS Piree & Odalisque, Bare Minerals Rebel & Party Starter, Chanel Attirance & Peche, Lancome Natural Mauve and Ideal (more pink IRL)

MAKEUP WORN
Shu Uemura Lightbulb Foundation in 564
Shu Uemura Face Powder Matte in 7YR Medium Light
Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil Cartridge in 202
Shu Uemura Eyeshadows in P Light Beige 812 and M Soft Brown 851 [mixed & blended over lid and crease]
Shu Uemura Gel Pencil Eyeliner in Brown
Shu Uemura Stretch Extreme WP Mascara in Black
Shu Uemura Spring 2014 Blush in Rose Quartz
Shu Uemura Gloss Unlimited in BG 10S
Velour Lashes in You Complete Me

NAILS
Dior Spring 2014 Porcelaine [Review and Swatches]

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September 2013 Favorites [Hits & Misses] for Skin Care, Face & Body

The month of September was beauty overload, even for me! I did my best to make the video as short as possible by cutting out a few products, but there was still so much to share. Also, I received quite a few questions over the last several weeks regarding specific products (most of which are featured here in this episode). I tried to answer all of the inquiries and touch on the newest Lancôme products as well as the difference between the bareMinerals foundation powders. I have tried a wider array of brands than usual, including products like organic makeup, and even went so far as to try whitening my teeth.. it was a full, fun month to say the least! I hope you find the video helpful xo

PRODUCTS REVIEWED:
Swank and Haight Army Pleated Racerback in S
Swank and Haight Black Romi Draped Skirt in S
DailyLook Tribal High Low Top in Ivory in S
Black Chinese Laundry Jackpot Heels in Size 6
Forever 21 Cozy Marled Cardigan in S
YSL Youth Liberator Serum Foundation in B30
Sigma F88 Flat Top Angled Kabuki Brush
Lancome Teint Visionnaire Foundation in 250W
Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Foundation in 213
Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Illuminator in IL01
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eyes in Neutral/Medium
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness
Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy CC Lipsticks in 302 & 100
Giorgio Armani Flash Lacquer in 300
Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Party Starter
em michelle phan Creamy Color Classic Lipsticks
bareMinerals READY Foundation in Golden Medium
bareMinerals MATTE Loose Foundation in Golden Medium
Mynk Lashes in Lashletto, Amp It Up, & Winks and Kisses
     *Use discount code MYNK10 for 10% OFF your purchase!
Tom Ford Bronzing Powder in Terra
Tom Ford Bronzer Brush
Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Full Strength
Lancome DreamTone Skintone Correcting Serum [preview post here]
Whitening Lightning Dial-A-Smile Teeth Whitening Kit 
     *Use discount code RVRKIT to get the kit for only $69! [Retails for $478]
Whitening Lighting Super Booster Teeth Whitening Pen
     *Use discount code RVR70 for 70% OFF your order!
Mason Pearson Handy Mix Brush
GHD Professional Styler 2"

MAKEUP WORN:
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness
YSL Youth Liberator Serum Foundation in B30
Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk Compact Foundation in 5
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eyes in Neutral/Medium
Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil Cartridge 204 [holder not included]
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Powder in 30
Tom Ford Bronzing Powder in 02 Terra
em michelle phan Seoul Sweets Eyeshadow Palette
Mynk Lashes in Winks and Kisses
Juice Beauty Lash Defining Mascara in Black
Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Party Starter

Hair:
GHD Professional Styler 2 inch

TANK:
Swank and Haight Army Pleated Racerback

NAILS:
Chanel Le Vernis in Frisson

Weekend Beauty Bargains: Benefit, bareMinerals, Laura Gellar, and Smashbox

In case you haven't heard, ULTA is currently hosting their 21 Days of Beauty event, which is a three week long extravaganza with daily Beauty Steals, free gifts, events, and free consultations. Nearly all of these on-sale items are too good to pass up, and it's perfect timing to stock up in preparation for holiday gift giving! You can snap up these deals in store or online (2 per customer). I tweeted and posted Instagram photos of some of the incredible 21 Days of Beauty promotions from the start of the event, but this weekend has some of the best buys for the month! Here are my thoughts and recommendations xo

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Benefit The Sexy Steal -- A trio with two eyeshadows and one lip gloss is valued at $54 is ONLY $18! This is personal favorite of the four deals because the Velvet is Benefit's best eyeshadow formula, and the color of the gloss is what I consider the ideal pale peach-pink.

bareMinerals Blushes and All-Over Face Colors -- Regularly $19 a pop, any of the gorgeous blushes or easy to wear face powders are JUST $10 each! I highly recommend the Vintage Peach blush and Warmth All-Over Color.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Laura Gellar Beauty Balance-n-Brighten in Medium & Brush -- A duo valued at $48 can be yours for ONLY $20! This baked powder foundation color corrects the skin and gives the skin a glowing finish (formulated without mineral oil).

Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener -- Normally sold at $20 each, this is 50% OFF and a mere $10 apiece! This is best applied before concealer to help reduce dark circles and smooth out wrinkles.


P.S. Some of you have been running into the problem where the discounted pricing is not reflected. Instead of searching directly for the product on the site, click on the promotional product's photo on this page here: http://www.ulta.com/21days. Happy shopping!

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