Review: Emulsion Lip Exfoliant by Smashbox
March 6, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Skin Care & Beauty
After chewing on my lips far too often this winter, something had to give. Chewing and tugging at that flaky skin in the middle of my bottom lip is NOT a good look!
Off to the product sample basket to see if there’s something there that can help.
Aha — a trial size sample of Emulsion Lip Exfoliant from Smashbox.
Reading the list of contents made it sound good enough to eat, or that it was the start of a yummy cocktail:
poppy seeds
sugar granules
peppermint
cocoa
shea butter
jojoba
Using it was pretty simple:
massage into and around your lips, making sure you get the edges and corners
leave on …read more
What’s In Your Purse? Five Essential Items
January 10, 2009 by Rachel Segal
Filed under Home, Travel & Lifestyle
Whether it’s a petite clutch or an oversized leather hobo bag, there are some items that I just couldn’t survive the day without. Crammed in with receipts, spare change, and other random things that at some point probably made sense…are things I love. Here’s what I recommend every girl have on her to stay sane and make sure every day is a beautiful one.
My lips are saved on a daily basis by Smith’s Minted Rose Lip Balm. This isn’t your average old chapstick – not only does it keep my lips from drying out or cracking from the cold …read more






