Episode #1 Top Lip Gloss Picks
If you subscribe to our podcast, you may already have our first episode to listen to. If not, go to the page now or download the MP3 file (21:30 minutes, 14.8 MB in size). We also have a new 45-second promo for our next show, which will come out March 8 and focus on mascara.
Following up on the lip glosses we discussed, after scouring through beauty magazines, websites and reader reviews our recommended picks are:
Tinted Lipglass by MAC (CA$16.50 US$14.00, .17oz) - With over 30 shades to choose from, this gloss can either be worn over lipstick, or by itself. Its staying power can be attributed to its thick and slightly sticky texture. Tinted Lipglass has a wand applicator and is only one of seven different types of Lipglass MAC has on the market. The Lip Gelee is nice too.
Juicy Tubes by Lancome ($16.50USD/$20.00CAD, 0.5oz) - Kerry Anne finally jumped on the bandwagon and purchased the much touted Juicy Tube. Though it's a bit pricey, it has quite a nice texture and lasts well. Again, over 30 shades to choose from. They also have a new line, called Juicy Tubes Pop, that give your lips a lovely shine and a cooling sensation.
Volume Boost Liquid by Rimmel of London (about $6, .23 Floz.) - Though technically classified as a lipstick by Rimmel, we think it's more of a gloss. With ten shades, from natural to vampy, it sure made our lips shiny, though did nothing to pump up the volume. It gave our lips a nice minty tingle and a mild taste. For our money, this is a good one. If only Kate Moss chose her boyfriends as wisely as she chooses her lipcolour.
Nothing too surprising here. The Lipglass and Juicy Tubes consistently make various "Best of" lists, and for good reason. They are quality products. Whether it's $3 or $30, find what works for you.
Did you know that the average woman eats 6 pounds of lipstick during her lifetime?
Next week...mascara!
posted by Kerry Anne @ 12:01 AM
7 Comments:
My fave lipglosses are the Bourjois Effet 3D ones, and specifically their Miel Fantanas. Chanel is the parent company of Bourjois, and rumor has it that the Bourjois stuff is made in the same factory as the Chanel stuff.
Many cosmetic companies own others. I think we should talk about that one day. That lipgloss sounds really nice, but I don't know if they carry it here.
Long ago I worked at a beach concession stand where an awful lot of used deep fryer fat was generated. One day I asked the guy who came to pick up the giant barrels of smelly gelatenous gloop where he took them. He said the lipstick factory. As a guy, kissing was never quite the same for me. How is lip gloss made? Might I find the materials used in the manufacture of lip gloss a little bit more appealing?
Love your cast, congrats on a fantastic first episode.
6 pounds of lipstick? ugh
Anyhow I enjoyed your podcast and I gave you a plug over on my site .
I,m looking forward to the next one.
Thanks Melanie! I'm planning to do a show on findinng beauty in a small town (or away from urban centres). Email me with any tips from the great white north.
My favourite Lipgloss is MAC Lipglass, and then there are the Lipsmackers too which are a staple in my purse.
Have you checked out the book "Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me"?
When I was a practicing Esthetician this was one of my favourite books!!
Cheers
Chey
I have read Paula's book, and also her one on hair. She also has a good site, which we've linked to, and is selling her own products.
Her book is an essential for making informed decisions, and I'm sure we'll discuss it in a future show.
I don't always agree with her opinions on products, but it's all about what works for each of us.
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