Mickey says:
"With chillier months on their way out, our lips have time to recapture their hydrated balance. I keep looking for remedies with all the perfect ingredients to help heal cracks and also moisturize and mend for long-term benefits. I originally tested Olay's Regenerist Anti-Aging Lip Treatment for softening the vertical lines surrounding the lips. Surprisingly we saw much higher results in firmness and overall lip condition after about 10 days of use."
Olay Regenerist Anti - Aging Lip Treatment visibly diminishes the appearance of vertical lines on the lip and around the lip contour for beautifully regenerated lips without drastic measures. The formula, enhanced with micro - fillers and a hydra - peptide complex, works deep within the lip surface to intensely hydrate and smooth.
$17.99 at drugstore.com
Mickey says: "One of the biggest complaints I hear from clients is that their lips are losing volume and color as they age. With all of the plumping products on the market, a temporary fix isn't far from reach, but is there anything that can help turn back the signs of age? Derma Quest C-Lipoic Lip Enhancer is an interesting option that scored well when tested. A commitment of regular applications is a must. The results weren't "knock your socks off", but lips turned rosier and perked up. This was enough to send my clients running out for a retailer before looking for surgical options."
This great tasting lip treatment contains Alpha Lipoic Acid and Palmitoyl-Oligopeptide. The Palmitoyl-Ogliopeptide works to moisturize and increase the volume of the lips, leaving the lips rosy and plump.
$48 at
skincarerx.com
Mickey says: "14 shades of creamy lip tinting goodness. Bobbi’s new Creamy Lip Color is smooth, pigmented and ultra moist. Apply a quick glaze over lips for a natural semi-shined stain or use a generous amount to get a slick, deep hued kisser."
Lipstick never felt this good. Introducing Creamy Lip Color. This innovative lipstick combines rich color, comfortable long-lasting wear and a soft, creamy shine. Formulated with emollient shea butter and skin conditioners, this amazing formula glides on smooth, wears all day and leaves lips soft and moisturized.
$22 at nordstrom.com
Mickey says: "Comfort, true color, and long wear are the claims of L’Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour. This is a lip color that lives up to its promises. I tried the opulent shade of crimson out overnight on a bright white pillowcase (pretty scary for my boyfriend). Nothing transferred off, and better yet, my lips weren’t shriveled up and dried out in the morning. With 24 shades you can definitely find one to match your preference and it’s a great choice for brides."
$8.99 at drugstore.com
Mickey says: "Kiehl's has an intact reputation with lip balm but how do their glosses compare? I put them to the test. Our models responded favorably! These tropical scented skin softeners are loaded up with vitamin e as well as fruit extracts. Two new colors French Rose and Downtown Peach are here in time for spring."
This simply mahvelous formula is made with natural extracts of mango and grape seed, rose hips and apricot kernel. This non-sticky gloss hydrates lips and restores their suppleness as antioxidants help reserve a healthy appearance.
$14.50 at saks.com
Mickey says: "A frosty and warming (only way to explain it) sensation immediately takes over lips after first application. Lippin Large plumps well and is available in a slew of fresh colors and coveted nudes for spring. The medium weight gloss sits pretty for extended wear on lips and the price couldn’t be more affordable."
New NYC New York Color Lippin' Large Lip Plumper gives you noticeably fuller-looking, plumper lips. Cinnamon and Ginger help to enhance lip shape and fullness. The warm tingly sensation means it's working! Enriched with Vitamin E to hydrate, smooth, and soothe. Lips look and feel fuller, plumper, and kissable!
$3.99 at newyorkcolor.com
Mickey says: "Pantina Butter plumpin’ Gloss contains Maxi-Lip, a subtle volumizer that’s rich in vitamins A and C. Peppermint oil and Shea butter heal and condition with a non greasy moisture. It tastes buttery and our models swooned over the shade Sequins- a golden flecked peachy pink."
Butter infused gloss at 10%, a non-sticky formula, with peppermint essential oil scented. Added antioxidants of vitamin c & e and lots of high gloss.
$6 at pantina.com
Mickey says: "Benefit has exposed another beauty artist secret with Cupid’s Bow Set. Not only do you have the instructions inside to achieve a perfectly sculpted bowed upper lip, you’ve even got the tools (double ended brush and smudger). One thick coloring stick lets you stain a deep natural lip shade on one end, while a highlighter on the other side screams “look at me” with its brightening eye attracting affects. This beauty duo is perfect for most gals except deep dark skin tones."
Time for some lip love with cupid's bow, a lovely lip shaping set. What exactly is cupid's bow? Webster says: "it's the double curve of the upper lip." Benefit says: "it's the most provocative part of your pucker!" One end of the double-ended pencil, the bow maker, accents & highlights the curve of your cupid's bow. The other end, the pout shaper, is for precision shaping to give you the perfect pucker. Comes with dual-ended brush & sponge for defining and blending. Each cupid's bow has a step-by-step lesson, so it's as easy as blowing a kiss!
$28 at benefitcosmetics.com
Mickey says: "As clean and natural as a lip kit can get. Vegan and animal friendly, it's a set of three tints and a clear that leave a minty tingle that moisturize with natural oils."
$11.74 at iherb.com
Mickey says: "With all the stay put colors for lips, I find it difficult to use brands that transfer off on him or your glass, but OMG is this shade traffic stopping. I want to put it on pale, velvety matte skin and then apply it on the darkest, shiniest skin I can find. It’s got twice the pigment as most other lipsticks and the golden tube it arrives in is so retro fabulous. I feel like pairing a little swanky hat with it!"
The noir collection features the best long-lasting, double-pigmented lipsticks with the essence of rosebud and camellia oils. As a complement to the lipstick collection, Julie also created matching lip liners for each of the noir reds.
$22.50 at juliehewett.net
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