Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Tint in Lucky

 

I think my favorite product I received in my special edition March Teen Vogue Birchbox this month is the Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Tint in Lucky. It definitely goes on matte, a little more matte than the picture below seem to show. However, it did not dry out my lips at all! The minty smelling product felt more moisturizing than anything. 

When you wear this product be sure to exfoliate and moisturize before you apply it. Any stray dry lip skin flapping off your lips will be shown! I repeat, flappy dry lip skin will be very noticeable with this product on. I made that mistake when I first slapped some of it on my lips right after I ripped my Birchbox open!

I'm now very, very curious to see what the other darker colors in the collection look like, particularly the Fiery and Warm Rose shades. I'm sort of getting obsessed with matte finishes and this product only enhanced my desire to obtain and horde more matte makeup like a little make-up goblin or squirrel (don't they horde things?).

Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

 

I've been using Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey for years now. Despite the ominous dark shade when you first open it up, it applies as a sheer, yet definitely build-able, berry shade. I'm usually never without this lovely "almost" lipstick. I know I can apply it well without a mirror and that even if it does smudge, it won't be very noticeable.

 

I've seen that Clinique has come out with a few new Almost Lipstick Honey shades and I'm very curious to see what they look like on. 

Pamper Your Pout

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Not until I started to wear more lipstick did I realize just how important the upkeep of your lips is. You can't just throw on bright red lipstick and expect it to look perfect. An integral part of the ritual of applying a deep, dark true red lipstick is scrubbing and moisturizing your pout. Here are a few products to help you keep your lips kissable.

1. The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ (available at Nordstrom's)

2. Neutrogena Naturals Lip Balm (available at your local Neutrogena carrying drugstore)

3. Victoria's Secret Pro Smooth FX Scrub & Balm

4. Burt's Bees- Lifeguard Choices (Be careful this stuff stays white on your lips!), Pomegranate and Tinted Lip Balm

5. Mint Julips Lip Scrub by Lush