Soft & Subtle ~ Fall 2009

At Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton, pale, beige, ‘60s-style lips ruled the runways, inspired by the Mary Quant “mods” of Carnaby Street. A soft nude lip is a subtle balance to the season’s big, bold eyes, but watch out–always start with lips that are flawless and smooth.

1) Lips can get dry in fall and winter. For gentle exfoliation, mix
equal parts sugar in the raw and olive oil, and massage into moistened lips with a colorless washcloth—so dyes don’t leach onto your skin—and rinse.

2) Apply RMS Beauty Skin Balm all over the lips. Leave on—it works like a moisturizing mask for the lips—while you apply makeup to the rest of your face. Dab it off when ready to apply lip color.

3) Using your fourth finger, dab RMS Beauty Concealer (in #11) into your lips. The heat of your body “melts” the product on, for a smooth and flawless application.

CC Tip: If beige washes you out, try a muted baby pink to warm up your skin. Or, layer a bit of lip balm or gloss on top (try Almay Pure Blends Lip Gloss in Petal).

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