Burt's Bees

On the cusp of (hopefully) spring, companies seemed to be worried about the damage that winter has done to our lips and want us using products to get our moisture levels back up - here are some new products on the market that sound good:

Avon Healthy Makeup Lip Cream SPF 15 - 7g - $9.99 - designed to enhance the key signs of healthy skin - hydration, texture and radiance and formulated with moisturizing allantoin and jojoba oil to nourish and recondition dry lips while providing medium coverage and SPF 15 sun protection.  In 6 shades: Berry Pretty, Burgundy, Merlot, Pink Charm, Peachy Cream and Cocoa.

Available from your Avon rep 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca

Rimmel Moisture Renew Cream Lipgloss - 6ml - $7.99 - with collagen + vitamins A,C & E - reduces lip dryness 95% - I found 10 colours at my local Shoppers: 105 Pink Benefit, 110 Pink Remedy, 115 Rose Cocoon, 120 Hydra Beige, 125 Mauve Renew, 145 Pink Protect, 245 Berry Bliss, 335 Purple Rescue, 525 SOS Red, 565 Red Action and there are four others out there somewhere: Active Mauve, Fuchsia Therapy, Pink Spa and Cheery Boost.
Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers - 2.6g - $5.99 - 100% natural lip balm with a kiss of colour and pearlised shine to nourish, moisturize and soothe your lips - with natural ingredients like Vitamin E and coconut & sunflower oils - the product isn't new but they do have a couple of new colours:  Peony and Caramel as well as our old favourites: Champagne, Guava, Watermelon, Rhubarb, Raisin, Fig, Merlot, Papaya, Nutmeg, Cocoa and Toffee

Do your lips feel as abused by winter as mine do?!

If you love your regular Burt's Bees lip balm you will be pleased to know that they now come tinted!  Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm - $7.99 - available in 6 shades: Honeysuckle, Tiger Lily, Pink Blossom, Hibiscus, Rose and Red Dahlia - with a light pear flavour they contain 100% natural ingredients including botanical flower waxes from Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine as well as Shea Butter, Vitamin E and Beeswax. Burt's Bees products are free of petrochemicals and synthetic ingredients and are never tested on animals.


Korres Lip Butter - $13 - available in 7 colours: clear, jasmine, mango, quince, plum, pomegranate and wild rose - love the smell but I don't love the pot, I don't mind regular lip balm in a pot but I'm not a big fan of sticking my finger into coloured products!  Available at Sephora and you can often find sets of butters on The Shopping Channel - www.theshoppingchannel.com
FusionBeauty LipFusion Balm lip conditioning stick - $24 - in 5 colours: clear, berry, bitten, buff and butterscotch - FusionBeauty is the latest line to make it's way to my Shoppers Drug Mart and I have to say, I am loving all of it - my eyes are drawn to the display every time I walk in the store!  I love how classy looking these balms are and how super moisturizing they are!

Do you have a favourite tinted balm that I need to try - I love to discover new ones I haven't tried!

Softlips Nourish - 3.5g - $6.49 - contains lipidure - a powerful hydrating ingredient which retains water within the epidermis and prevents evaporating minimizing moisture loss.  This unique formula actually rebuilds the barrier on the outer epidermis layer of your lips, repairing dry damaged tissue and strengthening the defense against environmental elements.- in three flavours: cool peppermint, bergamot (my fave) and fresh lavender.
Softlips Nourish Maxilip - 3.8g - $6.49 - a double-layered balm enriched with powerful anti-aging properties, ceramide and coenzyme Q10, to lock in moisture and help reduce the look of fine lines.

You can visit www.softlips.ca for complete product line information as well as their brand new Canadian Facebook Fan page!

Burt's Bees Nourishing Lip Balm with Mango Butter - 4.25g - $4.49 - contains mango butter - packed with beneficial antioxidants, nourishes and moisturizes lips to reveal smooth, healthy lips

Burt's Bees Rejuvenating Lip Balm with Acai Berry - 4.25g - $4.49 - contains acai berry oil - rich in antioxidants, vitamins and essential fatty acids 

Both balms contain sunflower seed oil - naturally high in vitamins A and D, lecithin, and the essential fatty acid Omega 9, coconut oil - light, non-greasy and exceptionally emollient and castor seed oil - rich in fatty acids, it attracts moisture to the skin.

They both contain 100% natural ingredients, natural flavours and sweeteners and are free of petrochemicals, parabens and sodium lauryl sulfate and of course are never tested on animals.
Lise Watier Sensational Kiss Lips So Soft Exfoliating Balm - $20 - sponge tip click pen enriched with shea butter, panthenol and Vitamin E.  Gently exfoliates thanks to the fine sugar crystals that then just melt (and taste delicious)!
Smashbox Lip Treatment SPF 15 - $21 - contains honey, shea butter, jojoba and avocado oils to nourish and chamomile and aloe to soothe.  It has very little smell so if that is something you are sensitive to, this is a great choice.

La Roche-Posay Ceralip - 15ml - $14 - a lip repair cream for severely dry skin that is fragrance and preservative free.  The cream comes in a squeeze tube and is very thick and moisturizing. Dermatologists love this line and it's really great for those with sensitive skin.

Biotherm Aquasource Moisturizing Balm SPF 8 - 15ml - $20 - this balm has a shiny effect if you like a glossy look and contains oil of macadamia to soften and moisturize.  It has a subtle pleasant scent and a light texture.

Clarins Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm - 15ml - $27 - with essential rose wax.  It has a thick texture, gives a light shine and has the best smell!