Does it irritate you ...........

[Butterbean]

....that mascara ads feature models wearing false eyelashes?

I mean, show us what the mascara can do, not the false eyelashes

[xxxLinda]

Big time. 

Have you got the ad there with Penelope Cruz?  Can't remember which cosmetic firm she's signed up to. I can't find it, It was on the back page of some glossy here last week and I've recycled it.

madness.

xL

[xxxLinda]

oh here you are:   L'Oreal: telescopic innnovation. "up to 60% longer lashes


dread fulllll


xL

[Original Sin]

That doesn't bother me as much as the lipstick ads.

We've got one running up here that shows a bright gloss and will last for 6 hours.  

I can't count how many times I have fallen for and I still get sucked into these ones.
I bought 3 different shades.  
I am thinking of buying some varnish in the hardware store and using it.  
I am a huge sucker for the lip gloss/sticks.

[The BEAST]

All the makeup ads suck, oh and nail polish that lasts more then 7 days 

But I love my mascara...Voluminous it really does work good.

[Laura Lee]

....that mascara ads feature models wearing false eyelashes?

I mean, show us what the mascara can do, not the false eyelashes

I do.  And don't forget all the ads for women's clothing that only look good on a size "0".   

[Migs]

womens sizing makes no damn sense to me

[CQ]

That doesn't bother me as much as the lipstick ads.

We've got one running up here that shows a bright gloss and will last for 6 hours.  

I can't count how many times I have fallen for and I still get sucked into these ones.
I bought 3 different shades.  
I am thinking of buying some varnish in the hardware store and using it.  
I am a huge sucker for the lip gloss/sticks.

Try the Almay long lasting lipstick.

I was pleasantly surprised when it actually did last all day...well over 8 hrs.

It did, however, make my lips feel like dried out sandpaper

[24KT]

I don't bother with actual lipsticks anymore. They all suck as far as I'm concerned, ...and Christian Dior lipstick especially sucks. The darn thing breaks just rolling it up.

What I've been using for years are Mac lip tints and a little Carmex. Just apply the tint and blend it with a little Carmex with a lip brush and you're good to go. They're great, last forever and you can customize your own shades as needed. I use an empty compact, and just squeeze a dollop of each shade into the compact. It's almost like a painter's pallette where you can create any shade you want on the fly as need be. I hate the Mac makeup line. It ruins your skin, but their lip tints and eye shadow powders are fabulous!

If you have a Mac store near you, go in and tryout their lip tints. They provide free samples which I swear will last you for months.

[youandme]

Try the Almay long lasting lipstick.

I was pleasantly surprised when it actually did last all day...well over 8 hrs.

It did, however, make my lips feel like dried out sandpaper

Just a question.

Do the lip volumizers work? Like the ones I see some in GNC

[Butterbean]

Just a question.

Do the lip volumizers work? Like the ones I see some in GNC

I would like to know this also.

[24KT]

I don't know about ALL lip volumizers, but I do know the one marketed by Lexxus International works.

It's called 'LexxLips' and is a combination of pharmaceutical grade arginine & menthol.
It plumps up the lips by increasing blood flow to them, and it works exceptionally well.

[xxxLinda]

makeup irritates me.  I hate it.  mascara especially.

I love Carmex though.



You can just pinch your cheeks and pout.  I'm sure it's much better for your skin.
Did you see that news item recently about 173 chemicals in each product?
xL

[Laura Lee]

Never heard of Carmex.  Where can you get it?  And where can ya get LexxLips?

[youandme]

Never heard of Carmex.  Where can you get it?  And where can ya get LexxLips?

Yeah youve heard of Carmex it's the lip balm but it's glossy, you can get it at grocery store or gas station.

[Laura Lee]

Yeah youve heard of Carmex it's the lip balm but it's glossy, you can get it at grocery store or gas station.

hmmm, I'll have to look for it then.  Thanks youandme 

[24KT]

Never heard of Carmex.  Where can you get it?  And where can ya get LexxLips?

Carmex is a lip balm, available in a squeeze tube (I think) or little pot (about $2). It's best in the pot form.
It really conditions the lips, and while it does eventually evaporate, it leaves your lips soft, luscious, and with a tint of color, ...almost as if you were not wearing any lipstick at all, ...only with color. In order words, it's give the illusion that whatever Mac lip tint you applied, is your natural lip color without the goopy look of lipstick. If you like the glossy look, you can always use more Carmex. It's available in most drug stores. White pot, yellow lid.

LexxLips is a product only available through independant distributors of Lexxus International.

I have a lot of friends in that company, I'm sure I can find someone to give it to you at cost.

They discovered it by accident. The developer Dr. Ronald Thompson was actually testing a topical cream to be applied to a women's genital region to improve blood flow, circulation, and orgasmic responsiveness. He kept applying the product to his lips which was the closest area of his body with tissue similar to that of a women's ahem... He was testing it for taste which might be a factor in the use of the product, as well as for any potential irritation due to the menthol carrier. After a few weeks, his wife noticed his lips were getting fuller. Turns out, the product was increasing the blood-flow into his lips causing them to appear fuller and lusher. Of course the light bulb went off, ...and a new product was born. 
I'll PM you the info.

[proschic]

Just a question.

Do the lip volumizers work? Like the ones I see some in GNC

I have tried about 4 of the "lip volumizing" products sold at Sephora.  Some like "lip tonic", "lip venom", and others.  They all look and feel the same, although they vary in price ($18-$35).  If you can get past your lips feeling like they are on FIRE for about 30 min, they look good.  They also increase blood flow to your lips, causing them to swell in a half hour.  But it only lasts for about 2 hours.  Then they dry up, and you go to bed using CARMEX.   

Also, they all have the glossy, wet lip look.  And your man will hate you for kissing him because it transfers and will burn his lips too.  Bob refuses to kiss me if I have glossy lips, he fears the burn!

And don't even think about doing OTHER things with your lips with that stuff on!!!! 

[Laura Lee]

Carmex is a lip balm, available in a squeeze tube (I think) or little pot (about $2). It's best in the pot form.
It really conditions the lips, and while it does eventually evaporate, it leaves your lips soft, luscious, and with a tint of color, ...almost as if you were not wearing any lipstick at all, ...only with color. In order words, it's give the illusion that whatever Mac lip tint you applied, is your natural lip color without the goopy look of lipstick. If you like the glossy look, you can always use more Carmex. It's available in most drug stores. White pot, yellow lid.

LexxLips is a product only available through independant distributors of Lexxus International.

I have a lot of friends in that company, I'm sure I can find someone to give it to you at cost.

They discovered it by accident. The developer Dr. Ronald Thompson was actually testing a topical cream to be applied to a women's genital region to improve blood flow, circulation, and orgasmic responsiveness. He kept applying the product to his lips which was the closest area of his body with tissue similar to that of a women's ahem... He was testing it for taste which might be a factor in the use of the product, as well as for any potential irritation due to the menthol carrier. After a few weeks, his wife noticed his lips were getting fuller. Turns out, the product was increasing the blood-flow into his lips causing them to appear fuller and lusher. Of course the light bulb went off, ...and a new product was born. 
I'll PM you the info.

Thanks Judi!

[The BEAST]

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They discovered it by accident. The developer Dr. Ronald Thompson was actually testing a topical cream to be applied to a women's genital region to improve blood flow, circulation, and orgasmic responsiveness. He kept applying the product to his lips which was the closest area of his body with tissue similar to that of a women's ahem... He was testing it for taste which might be a factor in the use of the product, as well as for any potential irritation due to the menthol carrier. After a few weeks, his wife noticed his lips were getting fuller. Turns out, the product was increasing the blood-flow into his lips causing them to appear fuller and lusher. Of course the light bulb went off, ...and a new product was born. 
I'll PM you the info.

me too please

[youandme]

Oh just don't buy the carmex and leave it in your car on a hot day, it's a mess.


Hmmmm, I'm going to put some ICY HOT on my lips same carrier the other products use,,,I'll report the results...j/k 

But I might try

[24KT]

me too please

See, ...this is why I HATE sending info by PM rather than simply leaving it on the board for the benefit of ALL who may be reading.

I forgot, they recently changed their name from Lexxus International to NHT Global.

You can read about LexLips here: http://www.nhtglobal.com/EN/lexlips.asp?secureID=&country=US

Current prices.

If you want the lexlips the distributor cost is $24.15 US + shipping of $5.

Distributors retail it at SRP of $39.95

If you're able to find a distributor in your area, don't let them charge you any more than $24.15, ...or any shipping unless they have to make a special order. Otherwise just tell them to include it in their next autoship.

...Or if you like I can have someone send it to you for wholesale cost. Delivery time is usually 3 business days

I just got back from the drugstore, and they had the lip plumpers on the front counter. They've got 'City Lips' retailing for $40^.00, as well as The Dermaglow nuvectin lip plumper, also retailing for $40^.00. There was one brand by Sally Hansen that was going for $8^.99, but it was about 1/4 the size of the other two.

I don't know about any of those brands, but I do know the lexlips works. I don't use lip plumpers myself, ...but when I was a Lexxus distributor, I tried it right after they lauched it in Dallas, Nov 2001. I put it on about 8:00pm, and I could immediately feel my lips tingling as more blood started flowing into them. The next day, I looked in the mirror and noticed just a slight visible increase in fullness, but I could actually feel the difference in the fullness of my lips for a few days, ...and that was only with one application. It scared me 'cause I didn't want to end up looking like Evander Holyfield. {lol} My body is highly responsive to arginine.

My girlfriend Teresa had a very thin upper lip, ...and only used it on her upper lip. After a while, I noticed her lips appeared more even. It wasn't something we immediately noticed because the change was so gradual, ...we noticed it when looking back at pictures and seeing her bird lip, and that's when we realized her upper lip was alot fuller.

PS - There's no problem with Carmex in your car on a hot day. Just make sure the pot is sitting upright and the lid is on tightly. It will solidify again as soon as the temp goes down. Now if ya had it upside down or sideways, ...and the lid was on loose... {LOL} I did that once, ...only once 

[youandme]

Just make sure the pot is sitting upright and the lid is on tightly. It will solidify again as soon as the temp goes down. Now if ya had it upside down or sideways, ...and the lid was on loose... {LOL} I did that once, ...only once 

Yeah I'm going to switch to the container, I was using the roll on kind.

I think any natural solution for fuller lips on women is better than injections which require a very skilled doctor or they look lumpy.

[xxxLinda]

just get one of those £1/$2 pots of Carmex.

[The BEAST]

Thanks for the info Judi