On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: Winky Lux Flower Lip Balm in Pink

Winky Lux Flower Lip Balm in Pink has a genuine pressed flower inside of it. Let me repeat that. Winky Lux Flower Lip Balm in Pink has a genuine pressed flower inside of it. Is that not just the absolute coolest thing you've ever seen? Let's go with a resounding YES.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: Bonne Bell Lip Smacker Strawberry Cotton Candy Lip Balm

Oh, Bonne Bell. Can you please stop holding my heart already? Okay, we all know that's never going to happen ... our love affair is long, deep and beautiful. And it just continues, thanks to Bonne Bell Lip Smacker Strawberry Cotton Candy Lip Balm.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm in Lilac

I have an addiction, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I am fully, deeply, madly, passionately in love with Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm in Lilac.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink: Rimmel Keep Calm Lip Balm in Pink Blush

Keep calm and carry on. It's a phrase we've all heard a million times, right? Well, in the case of Rimmel Keep Calm Lip Balm in Pink Blush, I'm totally okay with that.

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RIP Bonne Bell Co. How Will I Keep My Lip Smacker Obsession Alive?

Now, I don't want to seem overly dramatic here. But when I tell you that I am obsessed with Bonne Bell Lip Smackers, I'm not kidding. I'm fairly certain that at any given time I have at LEAST 10 of them in my possession. It's been that way for as long as I can remember. No matter how many other lip balms I've tried over the years, I always come back to my trusted Lip Smackers. So when I got the news this weekend that Bonne Bell is closing up shop, I was -- as one might imagine -- devastated.

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#RedCoatTuesday: The Body Shop Born Lippy Pomegranate Lip Balm

It's time for another edition of #RedCoatTuesday! Now, I have to just admit one teensy, tiny little detail to you. I haven't watched last week's episode of Pretty Little Liars yet. I know, I know. But here's something even more shocking. I haven't watched the entire last season. (I'll wait for the gasps to subside.) I watched the first four seasons ferociously and voraciously on Netflix -- really, I got through all of them in about 3 weeks -- but the most recent season isn't on there yet. And I don't know whether I should wait until I'm caught up to start watching the new season! But, to be perfectly honest, I already know the big stuff that happened, so I think I'm just going to bite the bullet and watch the current season.

Okay, now that THAT'S out of the way ... I can tell you about the red product that I'm totally loving right now! Enter The Body Shop Born Lippy Pomegranate Lip Balm.

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Lusts of the Week: The Summer Skincare Edition

I don't know about you, but I sure am glad summer is here. I feel like it was cold for WAY too long! And while I'm enjoying the sunny days and balmy (read: hot and humid) temperatures, my skin has been suffering just a bit. Thankfully, I've introduced a few new products into my routine to give my skin that gorgeous summer glow.

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Balms Away: Benefit Lollibalm Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm

Those who know me know how much I love lip balm. At any given moment, I've probably got at least five in close proximity. And one that adds a bit of color while it moisturizes? Sign me up. So when I had the opportunity to try Benefit Lollitint Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm, I jumped at the chance.

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I'm Right On Top Of That, Rose: The Top 10 Rose Scented Products for Valentine's Day

The rose has always been my favorite flower. I love every iteration, every color (especially peach roses) ... and not because it's the flower of romance, which, if I'm being honest, would make it much less appealing to me. No, it's just because the rose is a thing of pure and utter beauty, from its petals to its lush, heady scent. And, since Valentine's Day is this week, what better time is there to laud some of the best rose-scented beauty products? (Plus, I just love referencing one of my favorite 80s movies of all time, Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead.) Keep reading to see which 10 rose-scented beauty products made the list.

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Nivea Appreciation Day

While I like to use products from myriad brands -- and usually, my apartment and desk look like miniature versions of Sephora -- once in awhile, I begin to use a host of products from one specific company. As of late, that company has been Nivea. I was lucky enough to receive a few of their products in recent weeks, and I'm here to tell you that they've completely changed the look and feel of my skin from head to toe. Here are my favorites, in a segment I'm calling Nivea Appreciation Day.

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My 2 New Go-To Lip Balms (From Lush And Dr. Lipp)

It takes a to pull me away from my trusted Bonne Bell Lip Smackers. A LOT. So when I tell you that these two lip balms have made their way into my beauty arsenal, they must be good, right? Right.

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My 5 Favorite Beauty Products

I have one burning question for every person I interview in the beauty industry:

What are your 5 favorite beauty products?

I realized lately that I have never answered this question myself! And, I must admit, picking only 5 is extremely difficult. But, lo and behold, I present my 5 favorite beauty products for you.

Bonne Bell Lip Smackers
Maybe you'll think I'm acting like a tween for liking these. But I don't care how old I get, or how many lip balms I try ... these are the absolute best! I've been known to buy out the supply of Lip Smackers at Target, to keep them in every purse and every room of my apartment, to recommend them to every single person who asks me about lip balm. It's difficult for me to pick a favorite flavor, but if hard pressed, I would say Watermelon ... although Vanilla is pretty tasty, too. I love the myriad flavors, and I love that they keep my lips moisturized better than any other balm I've tried. Ever.
$1.99 at drugstore.com

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Lusts of the Week

I haven't done a Lusts of the Week post in forever and ever. But I decided to bring it back, because these three products haven't left my sight (or my purse!) and I really want you to know about them. And, while you're at it, take a look back at all of my old Lusts of the Week posts here!

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Melon Mania: Bonne Bell Watermelon Lip Smacker

Remember when I told you how much I love my Bonne Bell Strawberry Lip Smacker? Well, I feel exactly the same way about Watermelon.

It's tasty, it's fruity, it's delicious ... plus, it makes my lips feel pillowy soft and amazingly lush.

Oh, and it only costs $1.75. Pardon me while I buy every single one from colorandflavorshop.com now.

New Obsession: Fresh Sugar Coral Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15

When it comes to Fresh, I love every one of the lip treatments. (See here and here for proof.) But recently, I'm totally obsessed with Fresh Sugar Coral Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15.

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Take a Juicy Bite: Bite Beauty Lush Lip Tint in Watermelon

I'm not really a lipstick girl. I love the idea of it, but just never end up wanting to reapply or find one that works well for my skin tone. Enter Bite Beauty Lush Lip Tint in Watermelon.

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When Life Gives You Lemons... The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Lip Butter

For me to really like a lip balm, it has to do three things:

1) Moisturize my lips.
2) Keep on moisturizing my lips.
3) When all else fails, moisturize my lips.

The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Lip Butter does all of the above.

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Be the Best: Bonne Bell Lip Smacker Strawberry Original & Best Trio Collection

I may be in my 30s, but I love Bonne Bell Lip Smackers. No matter how many lip balms I try, I always find myself coming back to the ones I enjoyed as a kid. And the Bonne Bell Lip Smacker Strawberry Original & Best Trio Collection may just be the best invention ever.

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Hot On Everyone's Lips: Ricky & Nicki For M.A.C Viva Glam

Her lips are devil red
And her skin's the color of mocha
She will wear you out
Livin' la vida loca
Livin' la vida loca
She's livin' la vida loca
--Ricky Martin, Livin' La Vida Loca

More apropos song lyrics for M.A.C's new Ricky & Nicky for Viva Glam collection would be hard to find, right? The fearless duo have teamed up for Viva Glam's latest lipstick and lip conditioner, with every cent of the selling price supporting the M.A.C Aids Fund.

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Baby Your Lips: Maybelline Baby Lips SPF 20 Lip Moisturizing Balm

Lip balm that keeps my pout moisturized, gives a bit of fabulous color AND protects with SPF? Impossible, I thought. But then I discovered Maybelline Baby Lips SPF 20 Lip Moisturizing Balm.

This lip balm really packs a gorgeous, delicious, super nourishing punch. And I love that they're formulated with SPF 20 to really protect my pout from any harmful UV rays I may encounter while strolling the streets of New York City. I've tried each of the six colors, and I'm here to tell you they are all amazing! Choose from the following (left to right, above):

Quenched
Peppermint
Peach Kiss
Cherry Me
Grape Vine
Pink Punch

My favorites are definitely Quenched (when I just want a basic lip balm with no color) and Pink Punch (which leaves a gorgeous hint of pink upon the lips).

Maybelline Baby Lips SPF 20 Lip Moisturizing Balm retails for $3.99 at drugstore.com.