Lipgloss: An Inexpensive Pick-Me-Up By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Posted Wed, May 14, 2008, 4:09 pm PDT

1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 15, 2008, 1:13 am PDT

The one thing I never leave home without is lip-gloss. I am extremely meticulous, I have everything from Avon/.mark, to Mac, to Chanel, but I do have a few favorites. My favorites for ease and versatility (not to mention price) are .mark's hook-up products. Their sheenstick in Angelic is clear, has a great, smooth feel, and a light minty sent, and goes well under their glow-baby-glow gloss in Pink Crush. They look polished and thus make a great day combo, and, even better, they are under $10 a piece. Also, if you want to add some color, they also sell Pro Glimmer powder in a hook-up, which you can add to the sheenstick for a more matte effect, or to the gloss for more impact. Now, if you have a few more dollars to spend, my splurge favorites are GoSmile's lip balm--it's blue-tinted, so it makes your teeth look whiter, but doesn't add color to your lips, tastes great (vanilla mint, mmm....) and feels fantastic--and Mac's Lip Conditioner (SPF 15) in Petting Pink, which also feels great, has a pretty, sheer, color, and smells really good too.

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 15, 2008, 6:53 am PDT

My current favorite lipgloss is Rimmel London's Sweet Jelly in Gourmet. It's a great clear lipgloss which adds just the perfect amount of shine and has a nice, sweet taste without being too sweet. It doens't dry out my lips like a lot of other glosses or lipsticks and is perfect for either day or night wear, plus I can easily slide it into my pocket and be on my way. Occasionally, if I feel like adding a touch of sparkle, I go with Rimmel London's Underground Kiss Off! lipgloss in The Morning After. It's a great sheer, pink lipgloss with a touch of blue sparkle to it, but not enough to really stand out too much and look bad. The taste is pretty good and when I wear it, I feel like a rock star about to take to the stage.

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 15, 2008, 8:37 am PDT

I'm a lip gloss junkie too!! But, I don't care too much for lip stick, it's like I can never find the right lip color. Lip gloss always seems to work better with moisturizing and giving just the right amount of color. My favorite gloss color is shimmer mocha from Avon.

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 15, 2008, 9:57 am PDT

I go through alot of lip gloss, so i was real happy when I found the jaguar luxury lip gloss. It last a long time, ot moisturizes and the price is absolutely right. I've only been using it a little while but I think I've found my lip gloss for life.

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 15, 2008, 10:15 am PDT

I go through alot of lip gloss, so i was real happy when I found the jaguar luxury lip gloss. It last a long time, ot moisturizes and the price is absolutely right. I've only been using it a little while but I think I've found my lip gloss for life.

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 15, 2008, 11:25 am PDT

My favorite Lip Gloss is Jaguar Luxury brand. It always leaves my lips feeling moisturized while providing a sheen of color and a fabulous shine. I notice a lot of my friend have to use multiple products to get the same effect I achieve with one, Jaguar Luxury Lip Gloss. I don't have to put it on every 15 minutes, it smells good, and looks even better. It comes in 16 different colors, so you're sure to find one that matches your skin tone. Check out www.jaguarluxuryremi.com

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 15, 2008, 11:28 am PDT

I go through alot of lip gloss, so i was real happy when I found the jaguar luxury lip gloss. It last a long time, ot moisturizes and the price is absolutely right. I've only been using it a little while but I think I've found my lip gloss for life.

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 15, 2008, 11:39 am PDT

My favorite is MAC 'Viva La Glam V' Lip Glass... great color, no funny taste, long-lasting AND part of the proceeds go to the MAC aids fund!

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, May 16, 2008, 6:06 am PDT

I'd like to add a rave about the Mary Kay Nourishine Lip Gloss. It's NEVER sticky, totally saturated with moisturizers and conditioners and is superlight. No strange taste and the tube lasts a long time! Only $13, and it comes in 10 hot colors, my fave being Beach Bronze, with Sugarberry a close second. Check it out! Also, MK has introduced new lipsticks shades and Apple Berry is featured right now, with all proceeds going to support the fight against domestic violence during their "Beauty That Counts" initiative, May-Dec '08.

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, May 16, 2008, 6:32 am PDT

BonneBell LipLites gloss in Crystal clear has been my favorite for a handful of years. A touch of gloss on the lips is very attractive and isnt harsh appearing. As a teenager(many years ago) I used to wear those roller ball, strawberry flavored ones....what were those called? All the school aged girls wore it back then. In my mid forties now and my makeup is minimal...a little goes a long way and lip gloss is always in my purse. It is a great pick me up.

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, May 17, 2008, 8:09 am PDT

If you have not read Dr. Baumann's SkinType Solutions, I highly recommend. It has saved me hundreds of dollars on skincare. D

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, May 17, 2008, 11:32 am PDT

I go through a TON of chap-sticks and lip glosses. I just love them. My favorite lip gloss right now is Mary Kay's "Pink Diamonds." color. I am a lip gloss addict. I just can't leave home without it. I also love the Mary Kay Nourishine Lip Gloss. It comes in 10 colors, and it is very moisturizing if you have chapped lips lke me. http://www.marykay.com/color/lips/marykaynourishinelipgloss/10016963/default.aspx Now they have Pink Diamonds in the Nourishine lip gloss- a great combo!

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, May 17, 2008, 3:24 pm PDT

lol

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, May 17, 2008, 3:35 pm PDT

lol

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, May 18, 2008, 6:55 am PDT

I loved reading this. I too love wearing lipstick and gloss, I use Mary Kay.

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