on my “new lips”

I have totally become smitten with the Lipsense products and have been experimenting with different lip colors at work. Usually I wear nothing to work so sometimes this “fancier” me is shocking to students. When I wear my favorite color (BELLA), students often notice and comment. The other day, my favorite compliment was “Mrs. Hoelzle I LLOOOOVVEEEE your new lips.” Hehe….yep, my lip transplant with a darker color really hit the mark with this 3rd grader.

I have never been a big fan of chapstick and really never thought it actually worked. This arsenal of products keeps my lips nice and soft and adds a little pop of color to a minimal makeup routine. Here is my run down of favorite products:
Elf Lip Exfoliator (got from Target): This is a lipstick made of all sorts of shmutza that help exfoliate your lips. I usually do this after the shower to keep all of the rough skin away.

Correct-X: This stuff is liquid gold (but only costs $12) with amazing oils like lavender, frankincense, and helichrysum I use this on my lips when dry and my cuticles too. It is similar to Neosporin but is all natural and in my opinion, works way faster.

Lipsense: I’m sure many of you know about this product but it’s lip color that stays on all day with natural ingredients, made in the USA, everything about it is awesome, etc. etc. etc. So far I only have Bella and Bravo but am looking for a more purple-y/wine-y color for my next purchase (like at my upcoming #momBOSS party coming up June 14th my house). I have been super impressed with these colors so far and I also enjoy supporting all these fun ladies selling it to make a little fun money on the side as well.

My January IPSY bag

I have been utilizing this monthly subscription service (only $10!) for about 18 months now and I really love my monthly picks. I did have to go through a couple rough combinations at first but after I started rating products on their website, their picks for me have been on point.

I would label my makeup skills up to receiving these products as basic “7th grade chic” status. I have been using the exact same powder, foundation, eyeshadow and mascara for years and year.  It was definitely time to mature and grow and testing products and colors out through this service has given me the opportunities to do so at a minimal cost. I also appreciate the amount of organic and chemical-free products they mix in every once in a while.

My IPSY glam bag this month: 
First, cute little “diddy” bags each month. Win.   Oh my, this little treat for my lips is my new favorite!!! I also LOVE that for each lip balm purchased, some of the proceeds help fund cleft palette surgeries for children. I will definitely be purchasing more of this product. Also in picture, a severe need for a mani. Wow.
One part of this service that I like is trying new products AND new colors on my face that I might not try when paying full price at the store. I’m quite excited about a date night makeup situation that would call for gold eyeliner!For some reason, I am really picky and annoyed about mascara. Years into wearing makeup and I still can’t find one that I love on my lashes and doesn’t clump (leave your best suggestions here pretty please???). Although this mascara isn’t great, I have gotten a full or mini tube in almost every glam bag and appreciate getting to test different types out along the way!

If you’re interested in receiving your own personalized glam bag each month, click here to learn more and sign up! One more cool part of this service is that you can earn and redeem points for more free products by reviewing the products and referring friends – I love the win-win side of this customer and retailer relationship. Enjoy this little beauty bonus!!!