At Work Duos

During my workday, I always have a lip balm and a hand cream on me. Literally, in my pockets if possible, as my workplace has SUCH dry air. I realized I've been holding on to a few combos, so I thought I would share them with you! 

Lancome Baume in Love in Urban Ballet + Caudalie Hand & Nail Cream
I quite like this sheer pink balm from Lancome. It gives my lips a nice pop of pink, and the hefty tube is just so cute to tote around. The Caudalie Hand & Nail Cream is light and refreshing - not greasy in feel, which is perfect for working, and has a light citrus scent too. I think it would be perfect in the summer time too! 

Osmia Organics Luster* + First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
I posted about Osmia Luster a few weeks back (here), but this natural wonder gives my lips a bit of berry tone and helps keep them hydrated. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream (review) has always been my winter dry skin go-to, so this is perfect for the season and my increasingly dry hands. 

Smith's Rosebud Salve + Life NK Hand Cream
I picked up this tube of Smith's Rosebud Salve on a lunch break in hopes that it would do wonders for me like it once had. In college, I loved Rosebud Salve in a tin, and used it on my hands, lips, and even my dry, illness-prone nose! This time around, the salve doesn't seem to be quite as miraculous, but hey, lip balm is always good. I love the light citrus scent of the Life NK Hand Cream, but like the Caudalie, I'm not sure that it can measure up to the worst of winter weather. In any event, I've been using this little deluxe sample for a few weeks and am loving it. 

What are your recommendations for cold weather and terribly dry air? Do you tote around hand cream and lip balm at work too? I'd love to know your at work must haves! 

*PR Sample

My Week in Lip (Balms)

A month or two ago, everyone was talking about lipstick, and the lovely Gummy posted about her week in lip products. (See that post here!) I loved the post, and thought that I would like to do it too, until I realized that I really use very little over the course of a typical week. I may use a lipstick here and there, but "my week in lips" is really more like "my week in lip balms".

And seriously, I've tried for weeks (ever since she made her post in MID AUGUST!!) and all i've managed besides lip balms is maybe one lipstick here or there until it wears off. LOL! So finally, I decided I should just show you all of it anyway. Everybody likes lip balm right? 

The Luxury Must Haves
Hourglass N28 Lip Oil and La Mer The Lip Balm have been favorites, and really contribute to the overall look of my lips. When I do a good job using them regularly, my lips are more even toned and less wrinkly - my fiance even compliments me on them! 

The Pretty Tints 
The Jouer Tinted Lip Enhancer in Shiraz and Clinique Superbalm in Grapefruit live inside random jacket pockets. Perfect mini sizes to tote around for a bit of moisture, and I like to slick them on for a hint of gloss and color. I love the bit of berry tone in the Jouer, and the classic light pink tint of the Clinique. For a bit more color and hydration I use on Lancome Baume in Love in Urban Ballet, and the neon shade in the tube cheers me up too.  

The Everyday Balm 
Towards the end of summer, I received the Lush Honey Trap Lip Balm*, and have been using this little floral-honey scented pot. The moisturizing effect doesn't last as long as the La Mer or Hourglass for me, but it still works well. It does take a bit of warming up to get it to that proper balmy texture, and I haven't quite figured it out yet. (My fiance seems to be able to do this successfully with just his finger, while I can't seem to at all!) I'm most curious to try this under Lush Emotional Brilliance Lipsticks, as a kind associate once showed me how the lip balm could add moisture and soften the color. 

And I seem to have talked about most of these in a post about my favorite lip products. How predictable of me! :) What do you think of my week in lips? What lip products have you used this week? I'd love to know! 

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Products I Can't Live Without

As you know, I'm a product junkie and I love to buy the latest and greatest products out there. Despite my overflowing collection, there are definitely a handful of products that are my holy grail/staple products. I've never talked about it on the blog before and I figured it was about time to tell you about my favorites! 

If you've been reading my blog for a while, or if you chat with me frequently, you can probably easily guess many of these must haves. I've probably repeatedly told you to buy them too. I would say I'm sorry to those of you I've repeatedly pressured, but really, these are all great products that I would never be without and you should definitely try. 

Check out the video, and do let me know what you think! What are your product must haves? Do share! 

BLOG - bronzerbunny.com TWITTER - twitter.com/bronzerbunny INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/bronzerbunny PRODUCTS MENTIONED Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation http://bronzerbunny.com/blog/2013/04/25/koh-gen-do-aqua-foundation Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer http://bronzerbunny.com/blog/2012/03/06/review-nars-tinted-moisturizer Dior Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara Nars Pro-Prime Smudgeproof Eye Base Too Faced Essential 3 Piece Eyeshadow Brushes Armani Waterproof Smooth Silk Eyeliner

Stuff I Packed: Makeup Edition

I know a few of you have been looking forward to seeing all the goodies I've packed on my trip, and I've finally put together a video to show you everything! I am going to look crazy, but oh well!  

I hope you like the video, and do let me know what you think!  

This video may make me look absolutely mental, but 2 months is a long time to be away from my makeup... So I brought at least 60% of my collection, ha! BLOG - bronzerbunny.com TWITTER - twitter.com/bronzerbunny INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/bronzerbunny DISCLAIMER: Most of the products mentioned were purchased by me or given to me as gifts by friends and family.