This year saw oils come into the fore. We slicked them on our faces, hair, bodies, and even our lips. I was introduced to the Hourglass No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil at a charity gala, when a glamorous lady sitting next to me whipped it out of her handbag between courses. Seeing that I was intrigued by the gold-tipped-wand, she offered me a try and confided that this was the most coveted product in her fashion office to keep lips plumped and hydrated all day.
Always skeptical of new products (my lips are probably some of the most sensitive on the planet), I applied the oil with trepidation using the 24-Karat gold-plated-tip. The myriad of essential oils (lavender, geranium, ylang ylang, hazelnut, kukui nut—to name a few) got to work quickly. My lips felt soothed by the cold applicator and once the oil had infiltrated the layers of epidermis, my lips felt plumper and soft.
With my lips in an improved condition, before the next course, I rushed to the powder room to apply my favorite lipstick, which glided on with ease—and the color lasted through dessert and into the night. This also served as a reminder that the key to good makeup is in the preparation stage. With this paraben, sulfate, synthetic, and petroleum-free product, you can say goodbye to flaking lipstick and chapped pouts for good and hello to a pair of beautifully dressed lips.
