How to get rid of dry lips

I have always had dry lips. I remember being in junior high school carrying a jar of carmax in my pocket. I cringe now thinking of all the germs from scooping my finger in that jar constantly to soothe my lips. It seemed the more carmax I used, the more I needed and I later read that the menthol in the product actually dries the lips.

I then tried the regular chap sticks, such a waste of time and money.

I started using vaseline. Didn't seem to keep lasting moister. I did some research and found that vaseline does not moisturize, it only creates a barrier to hold moisture in, so if your lips are dry, this does nothing.

I hated how my lips looked, especially with lipstick! The dry flaky skin just doesn't look so hot with the matte lipstick or any for that matter. 

So finally, I found the cure!!! My holly grail!

Eucerine

Aquaphor lip repair

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Eucerin-Aquaphor-Lip-Repair-0.35-oz/15544016

This product is truly amazing! My lips became so dry that they started to crack and bleed at the corners. This product healed them over night!

Tips:
You want to remove all dry dead skin before application to ensure that the ointment absorbs. Wet a rag with warm water and gently scrub lips in a circular motion before applying ointment.

For the very  best results, use a brush to gently exfoliate lips before application, for instance a clean unused tooth brush.

I actually use the Mary Kay Skinvigorate cleansing brush on my lips as I do my skin routine. Makes it much easier to do all at once.


Here is a link to purchase at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Skinvigorate-Cleansing-Brush-Heads/dp/B00GQGOFKS
 I believe you can get this brush at a lower price from a Mary Kay consultant. You can find a local consultant online.
This brush is a great buy! I will talk about it in a future blog. It's priced really well compared to comparable brushes such as the Clarasonic.

I hope you have found this information helpful and please comment for more tips :)

Love,
Jewelann

The best Mineral make up! MAYBELINE Mineral Power powder foundation

Maybeline mineral power powder foundation is absolutely the best mineral makeup out there! I love the thought of wearing healthy minerals on my skin instead of all of the unnatural things they put in most makeup but it took me a long time to find a product that isn't so luminous it makes my face twinkle and shine or one that is so dry it makes me look ten years older. I have tried so many mineral powder/foundations including, Bare Minerals (shine and oily look within an hour)
Bare Minerals Matte (makes skin look to dry and aged)
Sheer cover (too luminous and unnatural but great coverage)
Lancome (to luminous but great coverage)
The list goes on and on and nothing compares to Maybeline Mineral Powder! This powder foundation has the slightest luminous finish so it reflects light and inperfections with out making your face shine like most mineral products. It does not leave your skin looking dry like the matte minerals but definately not oily! Most importantly this makeup last all day and I mean all day!  I have never found anything with more coverage without looking unnatural. You can control your coverage from very light to very heavy but it doesn't take much, a little goes a long way with this product!  This makeup will give you the best look possible for your skin!  Make sure you get the powder foundation, I have tried the liquid mineral by Maybeline and it does not compare!

Maybeline Mineral Powder powder Foundation shades:
Natural Ivory
Classic Ivory (my shade)
Creamy Natural
Honey Beige
Nude
Pure Beige
Sandy Beige
Tan

This product retails for around $8

100% MICRO-MINERALS
0% OILS, TALC, FRAGRANCES, PRESERVATIVES
Dermatologist tested. Safe for sensitive skin.
SPF:18

Tips
1. For best results after applying the product on entire face take a foundation sponge and rub the product into your skin like you would a foundation, this covers pores and flaws better and gives a more natural appearance.
2. If you have an imperfection that you would like to cover, rub your finger in product and then pat into skin to cover. This works great!
3. If you hate shine and you need a touch up throughout the day, don't apply more of this product apply light pressed powder with a big fluffy brush so you don't start to look cakey.

The perfect eyeliner! COVERGIRL (Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner)

This is the perfect eyeliner!  I'm always asked how I get my eyeliner on so straight and I think to myself what is the big deal, it's simple just draw it on. Now after trying other eyeliners I know why people have such a hard time with it, it's the eyeliner  type and brand that make all of the difference in the world! This eyeliner glides on so smooth and easily. It's not so soft that it just smashes when you are drawing but it's not so hard that you have to melt it with a lighter to soften it, I know you've all done it, lol!
You have so much control with the fine tip so that you can make your lines as thick or thin as you would like.
People always think I've used a liquid liner but there is no way I could get such a perfect line with liquid.
I love the fact that you never have to sharpen this liner, you just twist for more product to come out of the tube.
Best part of all is that this liner is waterproof  but comes off very easily with soap and water unlike other waterproof eyeliners. I've even been swimming in the ocean and this liner stays put, even through tears.
I like to wear the darkest color #200 black onyx but it comes in several shades including

charcoal
espresso
chestnut
grey khaki
midnight blue
plum Velvet
starlightening

This eyeliner can be found at most drugstores and if you want to find a really great deal you can always shop online! I have found some really great deals on Ebay especially in bulk!
Retails for around $7 in stores

TIPS
1.If you don't want your eyeliner to look so harsh, after applying take a cu tip or finger (finger works best for me) and lightly smudge the liner so the line isn't so distinct, especially on the bottom lash line. This method also works great for creating the smokey eye.

2. If you want to try different shades of eyeliner before buying or just for fun, after applying your black eyeliner get your favorite shade of shimmering eyeshadow with a cu tip and roll it gently over the lash line covering the liner. This will completely transform your liner color.

Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Mascara (my favorite)

This is my very favorite Mascara and I have tried hundreds!
I like my lashes to look full and dramatic. This mascara gives you extreme fullness and lengthens great for a volume mascara. No clumps, the lashes don't stick together but there aren't the big gaps either. I can keep adding layers with out it drying to fast if I want an extreme look, but this mascara is thick enough that most people would not need to layer it. I have very short blond eyelashes so I like to pile it on.  Another great thing about this mascara is that it doesn't get on your brow or under your eye when you open your eyes wide  after dried like I have had happen with other products.  The brush is big bushy and semi soft, very comfortable when applying. I have not tried the waterproof so the formula may be different for that.  I have a different waterproof favorite that I will discuss in another post. This mascara washes off easily with soap and water.

As with all mascara's the first two applications don't count because you see the best results after about the third application, once the brush is completely saturated.

Tips:
1.Don't pump your brush in and out of the tube to saturate, this pushes air back into the tube and causes the product to dry out quickly, instead move the brush in a circular motion inside the tube.

2.If your mascara seems to be clumping after a while and just not going on right then get a rag or make up cleansing cloth and clean the brush. Make sure all mascara is removed and then dry brush and insert back inside tube. Good as new unless of coarse you are out, lol

3. If you want the best eyebrow brush ever then after you are out of your mascara remove the brush and cleanse it completely and get to work on those brows! I have been doing this for years and it works better that any eyebrow brush! I have not used this particular brand for an eyebrow brush but give it a try and see if it works for you.

I do have a runner up to this mascara and a favorite water proof that I will be posting about soon. I will also post a list of mascara's that I did not like and reasons why. Thanks for reading and come back for more!