Lip Gloss: A Year-Round Essential

While many people have wildly varying opinions about what the most important year-round beauty essential, the simplest and most correct answer is undoubtedly lip gloss. Lip gloss plays a number of roles for your lips no matter whether the sun is shining or the cold winter winds are blowing. Every type of weather can be hard on your lips. Plus, lips are something that people notice, and if you have dry, chapped lips, people are going to notice. What do lips that are not soft and luscious say about you? We don't really want to know.

The good news is that there are so many different types of lip glosses out there. For myself, I never wear lipstick, so lip gloss with a hint of color tends to find its way into my purse and makeup bag. I also like moisturizing lip gloss because I live in the Wild West where we are in the throes of winter. That frigid winter wind can dry out my lips in no time at all. However, there are also lip glosses that are supposed to plump your lips. I haven't personally tried these, but my best friend swears by them, and she is the pickiest makeup person ever.

If you are one of those people that like to be eco-friendly, you can choose lip gloss that is made from beeswax, such as the Burt's Bees line. I love their basic lip balm. The eucalyptus oil and other natural oils give you lips a little zing, while the beeswax treats your lips to some tender loving care.

Lip gloss has come a long way since we all got those plastic tubes filled with flavored Bonne Bell lip gloss. (I still love their watermelon flavor)! Lip gloss comes in so many forms so you are bound to find at least one or two to suit your needs. Plus, lip gloss is so affordable, you can get one to stash in your purse, you glove compartment, your medicine cabinet, in your bedside table and anywhere else that seems convenient for you.

Keep your lips looking lovely and luscious today and go out and get yourself some lip gloss for year-round lip care!

by Christena Palmer