The Best Lipstick Protectant
How often do you wear lipstick? Everyday + all day? Just on weekends? Special occasions only? Family pictures so you don't look washed out? Has it been so long since you've worn lipstick, you have to search your make up drawer to find a shade when you need one in a pinch? Or are you the type of person that carries a bag of lipstick shades in your handbag with a compact mirror in order to reapply at a moments notice? Whatever category you fall in, I'm certain I have a lipstick for you, so keep reading.
I will tell you, I hardly EVER wore lipstick. I would say, I used to be a special occasion only lipstick wearer, and on those special occasions, I would line my lips and apply the perfect shade and then think, "my lips will be so cracked and dry tomorrow." The worst, huh? We live in Colorado, so my skin, hair and lips do not need any help being dry. I typically would apply peppermint ChapStick before leaving the house daily and call it good. That's what I considered lipstick. That was all true, until I came across Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Lip Protectant. You guys, this is the best lipstick I have ever used. It's hydrating, the color shades are amazing and the best feature is that it has SPF in it. That makes this lipstick perfect for the beach, the pool, the boat, the slopes, Summer ballgames, and maybe even a date night if we're getting crazy. You can literally leave your house in a sunhat, sunglasses and this lipstick and look put together - no one will ever know you're not wearing any other make up. Trust me, my mom friends have teased me all Summer long at the Puddle Jumper pool that I would actually "get ready" to bring my kids swimming. My broken record response has been, "oh contraire, you just need the right lipstick." Mind blowing, huh? I actually have not left home without it this Summer, and I also love knowing that living in the Mile High City, my lips have been adequately protected from the sun. #winwin
I just discovered this little gem in June of this year, and I doubt I buy another lipstick ever again. I hated spending money on something that would just ruin my lips, and now I don't have to. I cannot recommend it enough, and I think every single woman should run and not walk to purchase this product. This would also be the perfect little gift to any woman ranging from a new mom to a girlfriend or mother-in-law. Age does not matter - most women wear lipstick and all women need SPF protection. And the shades range from a red berry (I'm looking at you Shan) to a very natural blush. Elizabeth Arden has made this suitable for all women. Now go buy it already!