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: "10 is perfect for the paler types. My only complaint about this bronzer is the high shimmer aspect. Be careful not to apply too much to avoid a graying affect. Besides that, the tone and colors in 10 carve out a sculpted model-like cheek."
Bronze & highlight in one sexy sweep. For a supermodel glow & sleek, sculpted cheekbones, this duo of satiny pink & bronze powders tantalizes your complexion and décolleté...and makes you a perfect 10.
Tips and tricks: Lightly sweep brush over powder so pink highlighting powder appears on half the brush & bronzer on the other half. With pink side up, whisk from the apple of the cheek up to the hairline. Now you've done the sexy sweep!
$28 at benefitcosmetics.com
Mickey says: "Despite the odd container, this is one sheer-naturally there blush that benefits skin with L'Oreal's superior minerals. With a single sweep it glides on smooth and the non-occlusive formula will not clog pores. It's my new blush of choice. My favorite shade is pinched pink, but there are five natural-looking shades for your cheeks."
$15.25 at drugstore.com
Mickey says: "Our models LOVED this line smoothing miracle. It wasn't super drying like its competitors and the finish didn't flake or powder after we applied makeup over it. A genie in a bottle!"
Genie Instant Line Smoother is a clear cosmetic that instantly smoothes away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, bags and puffiness. Your skin will look younger, smoother and firmer within minutes and lasts for hours. Genie Instant Line Smoother can be used on the bags and wrinkles around your eyes, mouth, forehead, lips, neck and décolleté - anywhere you want to look younger and smoother.
$30 at geniebeauty.com
Mickey says: "Beauty Cube that opens up to two different sections of eye colors (one side has shimmery neutrals and other side spring pastels). Inside the cube are two glosses and on the end you have a bronzer and blush. Throw away the brushes, they're useless. You have plenty of brush recommendations in our recent Beauty Tools feature."
The Sugar Cube opens up to reveal several sweet surprises that will get you looking gorgeous in no time. The cube includes two mini sugar slicks, eight eyeshadows, a bronzer and blush, plus a mirror and all the tools you need all tucked away in a pretty little box.
$32 at sephora.com
Mickey says: "True Navy mascara with a weightless finish and fat brush for maximum application. It did flake after a 9 hour day, but minimally."
Who knew BADgal could go blue? This deep-blue-violet mascara enhances your eyes: blue appear more blue; brown eyes more golden; and hazel eyes more lush green. It's new and it's totally for you. Go big, go BLUE.
$19 at benefitcosmetics.com
Mickey says: "Another Blue to bedazzle with. This shade is brighter and the wonder wand actually picks up lashes you didn't know you had. Long wear. No smudging or flakes after 9 hours."
$7.99 at cosmeticsolutions.biz
Mickey says: "A rocking navy nail in Lippmann’s sheer formula. You adjust the depth by applying however many coats you like. 3 were enough for me."
$15 at lippmanncollection.com
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