Lick your lips!

One of our many makeup obsessions is lip glosses. We find the sight of a lusciously coated, shiny lips irresistibly seductive. The thought of subtly biting our lips while smiling at a cute guy from across the restaurant... Now that's an image you want to be the protagonist in, no??

However, nothing too over the top for us. Here are some of our favourite picks:

1. Nars Lip Gloss, US$27

This has to be an all-time favourite makeup brand. Serious shine and sexy color in sheer, cream and semi-sheer formulas. Extremely wearable and versatile colors may be worn alone or over any lip product for more drama.

2.  Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer, US$8

Moisturising for the lips while making them look good for an incredibly affordable price of US$8. Yeah, we can't believe it either! 100% Natural. A kiss of color and pearlized shine perk up our world famous 100% natural lip balm, while natural ingredients like vitamin E and coconut and sunflower oils moisturize and soothe your lips

 3. Anna Sui Mini Rouge V, US$23

Anna Sui Mini Rouge V (Limited Edition) in decorative design with chain and mirror. It is easy to bring around for lip gloss touch up anytime, anywhere! Also a fashionable accessories for your handbag or mobile. We also love the signature Anna Sui scent where it makes us feel putting on its gloss is such a luxurious treat!

4. Lancome Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss Ultra Shiny, US$23

The bestseller of all times, Lancome Juicy Tubes are cult favourites. A delicious, gourmet delight for your lips! This ultra-brilliant, flavoured gloss slicks on easily, thanks to its handy tube-tip applicator. Totally transparent shine, plus a hint of shimmering colour makes lips glisten for a glamorous lacquered effect.

5. Kokuryudo Privacy Liquid Rouge, US$7

Kokuryudo Privacy Liquid Rouge with soft in texture, and sharp in color. Your lips are gorgeous and sharp immediately. Lotion ingredients allow translucent but watery and sexy lips. Long- lasting wear. Fragrance-free. One of Cosme.de's regular customers have left a review: "Reminds me of Nars's Orgasm albeit a little too sheer. It is a hair and dust magnet so placing lip balm/powder over it will help tame the glossiness a bit. The color is sexy, though." Elsa Salanga, Philippines

Happy 2012!!!

How was your Christmas and New Year celebrations? We gave and received lots of awesome gifts and we believe the best way to get what you want, is to give it away first. :) We also, feasted a lot on endless amounts of delicious ham, turkey, fillings and bread and pudding. Then, we ushered in the new year by partying till the wee hours. Two days past, our knees and calves are still aching from the hours spent on our feet dancing the night away.

Regardless of how your 2011 was, we hope it was an amazing year of learning and gratitude and now to what 2012 has in store to offer! We have a feeling in our bones that it's gonna be amazing and if you feel it, all the better for it to happen for real, no?

But first, to get rid of the extra flab we've accumulated over the festive period... :(

1. Decleor Aromessence - Firming Body Concentrate, US$76 (100ml)

Based on highly advanced scientific research in the field of aromatherapy, this preservative-free elixir features the proven firming effectiveness of a unique cocktail of eight 100% pure, 100% natural Essential Oils, specially selected for their ability to help maintain skin firmness. The skin is toned and supple. It feels soft, firm and smooth. The figure seems firmer and revitalised, as if visibly re-sculpted. Ingredients include essential oils of immortelle, rose and camomile.

2.  Clarins Body Shaping Cream, US$56 (200ml)

Effective action to help reduce stubborn curves. Body Shaping Cream helps to reduce fatty deposits and minimize skin's puffy appearance in problem areas.

3. FANCL Calorie Limit, US$26 (for 30 days)

FANCL Calorie Limit helps to reduce calorie intake and curb the total calorie intake from food and blocks the body's absorption of fats, sugar and excess carbohydrates. Active ingredient Butter Bean Extract helps to control absorption of carbohydrate while Chitosan binds around fats and cholesterol for subsequent excretion.

 

4. SANA Esteny Salt Massage & Was, US$15 (250g)

SANA Esteny Salt Massage & Wash contains with sea salt which gently remove dirt, odor, and dead skin cells from arms, legs and back, all over your body. It makes a really fabulous body scrub as the salt crystals slough away dead skin leaving my skin (especially elbows, feet, knees etc.) super smooth and soft. It is also recommended for cellulite massage. This medium scrub massage with grain salt brings out the streamlined body! With Black Currant (Cassis) scent. 

 

5. Bliss Fat Girl Scrub, US$42 (226g) 

Scrub-A-Dub-Blub! Himalayan pink salt is the star ingredient in the Bliss Fat Girl Scrub exfoliant. By stimulating circulation, it helps smooth away unsightly lumps and bumps for a smoother, slimmer silhouette. Red algae enhances skin repair function, and helps diminish the appearance of excess fluid retention, while grapefruit and peppermint extract provide antioxidant protection and refresh the skin. It promotes circulation through exfoliation and massage. Also it helps reduce accumulation of stagnant fluids that contribute to lumps and bumps. Sloughs off dead skin cells.