There’s a neighborhood near me called Tuxedo Park, after the tony enclave in New York where decorator Dorothy Draper hailed from. They had a pharmacy that sold the most luxurious products . . . including the original Dr. PawPaw lip balm. Now they have a huge line of products, including advanced products for lips! I was happy to be hosted to experience it.
Dr. PawPaw has a spectrum of tinted lip balms, different from others on the market. They have tremendous color payoff. They even suggest that you use them on your cheeks as blush or highlighter. I’d suggest pink-peach as a gift color, because it has a mix of warm and cool tones. Think of it like canteloupe meets light pink carnation. Hot pink is a flattering light-bright pink, lighter than its tube. You could wear this anywhere from luncheon in the city in spring to a hot summer beach day.
Wanna keep the Swiss Army knife of beautifiers in your purse? Shea butter balm is very thick and rich. This time of year, it’s so easy and quick to get nasty chapped lips. Whether you do a quick tint or the full liner/lipstick/gloss routine, you can’t even think about cosmetics if your lips are cracked. But they also recommend using it for eyebrows, cuticles, flyaways, skin treatment!
The overnight lip mask is considered luxurious, with smoothing and plumping action. It’s a touch thinner than the shea; it’s not getting on your pillowcase. This should become a part of your every night beauty routine — don’t wait until there’s a problem! Head it off at the pass.
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