And the Brownie Invades...

*Brownie’s tips to better your Lips*

Lips. They come in different sizes & shapes but it’s often one body part that is neglected because no one really talks about taking good care of your lips.

Since I’m a brown girl if I don’t put SPF(chapstick) on my lips they will burn which changes the tint of my lips & putting on lipstick makes it look like a drag. No offense to the  Queens(drags) out there but my lipstick/gloss just can’t look that great if my lips are burned.

I use about 3-8  lip balms because I have them in every place(on my night stand, in my bag, in my car, in my white coat’s pocket, etc) & I believe there’s nothing wrong in taking pride of your lips! :o)

~ Phoenix Botanicals ~

I’m currently using the Cloven Hoof & so far so great! It’s smooth, it’s not glossy & you don’t have to keep re-applying it every hour because it stays on. I got this at a local shop in OKC named Collected Thread but if you go to Phoenix Botanicals web-site you can look around or purchase plenty of other items.

Everything Phoenix Botanicals produces are organic & they even use an eco tube. Now you tell me…isn’t that a wonderful way to help out mother Earth?

~ Burt’s Bees ~

I’m not even going to give my review on this product because it’s well known for being awesome. Seriously, do I have to talk about this? Uh no… Thank you! :)

~ The Lip Scrub ~

I first fell in love with this product about 3 years ago & it is excellent. This is one of the best lip exfoliates I’ve ever had & it works wonders! Yes, it takes time getting use to something yummylicious on your lips & you’re not really supposed to eat it but that’s what makes this item work. It doesn’t annoy you(unless you get it everywhere on your bottom lip & chin) & the results of this product does the job. It gets rid of the dead skin on your lips, softens your lips, removes the rough patches & smooths them up. I use this scrub about once every 2 weeks & so far…so Great! The best part? It comes in different flavors from Peppermint, Cinnamon, Vanilla Bean, etc.

No more white lines across my lips when I apply lipstick or lip gloss. Yayyyyyyyyyyy.

**The Body Shop use to carry an awesome lip balm in the Cranberry collection which is sold out. Body Shop if you’re reading this please bring that baby back! It brought so much joy to my life. Yes, I find the small things in life joyful. Yes, I’m talking about a small lip balm.**

So, what’s your favorite lip balm? Let me know on twitter or by placing a comment below :o)

Hope you have a wonderful friday! xoxo —-TT 

My top Skin Care products

I’m a tad bit obsessed with skin care products & I’m very picky about what I put on my face. I went through a phase in my life where I tried almost every skin care product out there.

I never had a skin problem in my teen years but once I went to college I started to break out in acne. After a visit to my dermatologist I learned that it was stress acne! The toxins that go into our body need to be released. If we don’t release them by exercising, meditating(or whatever you find that relaxes you) then it will come and bite you in the derierre. Yes, stress can ruin your life if you don’t keep it under control.

Here are my favorite items that I just absolutely adore. I hope if you do use these items you will love them as much as I do.

~ Oil of Olay ~

I know it’s cliche and over rated but for me this stuff works. It’s not greasy and gives my skin the glow I need before I put my makeup primer on.

~ Tea Tree Skin Facial Wash ~

I love the minty fresh sensation I get on my face after I use this product. The first time I used this cleanser I knew it was the one. It pulls out the dirt from my pores and gives my face a fresh bold look which is something I think we all want when we use a cleanser.

~ Vitamin C Microdermabrasion ~

Every once in awhile I use a scrub on my face. Especially if I feel like my face looks dull & I want to exfoliate my skin. I love orange, I love the way Oranges smell, look, feel, etc. So imagine my delight when I found a scrub made from Vitamin C! I was(& still am) in heaven! If you’re looking to get a soft clean look I suggest trying this out in a sample first then deciding if it’s right for you :o)

~ Seaweed Clay Mask~

I’m not going to lie. I have a routine set up when I use this mask. I put this baby on my face then I lay down while listening to some Pavarotti & it clears my head. This mask gets rid of the black & white heads and it dries up in less than 20 minutes! A 20 minute stress relief? Yes please!

Once a month I try to get a facial from The Makeup Bar here in local OKC and I can honestly say taking care of your skin will make you feel Fabulous.

Got any beauty tips? Feel free to share it with me via twitter or by placing a lovely comment. :) —TT