by Jennifer Cannon

Created on: August 04, 2008

I cannot tell a lie. I have a serious appreciation for lip gloss and the boost I feel it gives me when I am wearing it. I do not leave home without it. If I were stranded on a deserted island okay, well, if I were stranded on a deserted island, there would probably not be a need for my precious lip gloss, so I'll skip that. If you get up in the morning and find you have to throw yourself together and run out the door with no make-up, a little bit of lip gloss goes a long way. I have tubes of gloss stashed in strategic places throughout my home for easy access at all times.

There are so many different types of lip gloss to choose from that it can boggle the mind. There are glosses that promise to plump, rejuvenate, sparkle and make us (or at least our lips) look younger and sexier. They come in a wide range of colors from bold to barely there, and have consistencies from smooth and runny to so sticky you may as well pull that strand of hair out of your head rather than try to get it free from your lip. I have tried expensive glosses from the make-up counters and fancy department stores and the cheap drugstore glosses and, yes, there is a difference. With all of this variety and versatility, dare I say one doesn't really need lipstick? I love the way that the colored glosses look great no matter what the occasion. There are also many glosses now that are actually lip "sticks" with the gloss built in.

Recently, while waiting to board a flight for a family vacation I discovered (to my horror) that I had accidentally left my favorite lip gloss at home. I was lucky enough to have time to run to another terminal where I found a Body Shop. If you are in the market for a good quality lip gloss, I highly recommend their products. They are all-natural and, as I mentioned earlier, carry a line of lip gloss/lipstick combination. You will pay a little bit extra for these products, but you will immediately notice the quality in this velvety tube of goodness. Of course, I couldn't buy just one and also opted for some clear gloss with a little sparkle in it for good measure. Now with all my fears assuaged, I was able to relax and know that I had those little tubes of security to keep me looking fresh and feeling pretty.

I am a big believer in the "look good, feel good" philosophy and can honestly say that on my worst day, a bit of gloss on my lips has gone a long way towards making me feel better about my appearance.

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