Lip Love

Hello lovelies! If you're in New York and the surrounding areas, we hope you are staying warm. We decided that we are going to share with you a little about our favorite lip products from 2013. These products consist of products we reached for most during 2013.

Alex's Lips

My absolute favorite lip product I purchased two weeks ago at Sephora in the Westchester Mall. Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick glides on so smoothly. Although it looks black in the tube, it comes out as a sheer berry color (preventing it from looking too intense).  It is sold individually and in a set including matching nail polish, matching lip gloss, and a black mini mascara.  Although the color is subtle, it makes a difference and lasted through multiple water-drinking breaks at the gym. It is not waxy, so the material doesn't break up on lips. Also, it does leave lines around the rim of your mouth as it wears away. I recommend this lipstick for just about everything. It is understated enough to be worn with a casual outfit, but sophisticated enough for a dressier occasion. So far, I have worn this to the ballet, a date, and a few basketball games. 

Jessica's Lips

My first product that I want to feature are the Tarte LipSurgence sticks. At the end of 2012, as a Christmas gift to myself I purchased the Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Tint in Fiery. As of very recently these chubby sticks have been very popular. I've seen brands such as Clinque, Revlon and Cover Girl come out with their own version of the convenient tinted sticks. I loved my LipSurgence so much that I went back to  purchase Lively- a gorgeous hot pink and Exposed-a classic nude shade. This Christmas I was lucky enough to snag the 8-piece sample set before it sold out! The larger versions of the product that I own have a menthol scent and flavor and have a pretty good lasting power. You might have to reapply a time or two during the day, but the formula does not feel heavy on your lips or anything! I see myself wearing these in 2014 as well and trying the other brands' version of chubby sticks. These products were my go to shades for the year. Bellow are a couple of different events were I was wearing the LipSurgence products. 

*I've also tried the Tarte Glamazon Pure Performance 12-Hour Lipstick and loved it as well!

My Next favorite lip product is the bhCosmetics 32 Color Lip Gloss Palette. I like this product because it has so many shades to top off any lip look. I got this product in my first Little Black Bag (This site is amazing! Sign up with THIS link you can get 25% off your order!) I love the variety of shades-- light, dark, neutral-- you name it! The only cons about this product is that it's not convenient to carry around. I cant just throw this in my makeup bag and touch up  the color later on. I've used this product to set a number of my looks.