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Melissa, Co-Founder

Hair: Thick, medium texture, and prone to flyaways due to lots of random coarse strands; currently dark golden brown

Eyecolor: Hazel

Age: 31

Skin Tone: Medium fair with yellow undertones

Skin Type: Combination with somewhat oily t-zone and dry areas around the nose and chin which I need to be ever-vigilant about exfoliating (or the blackheads appear). I also have stubborn undereye darkness that definitely requires concealer.

Jen, Co-Founder

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Hair: Medium blonde currently

Eyecolor: Blue

Age: 31

Skin Tone: Very fair with blue undertones

Skin Type: Dry and very sensitive, recently prone to breakouts

Jamie, Reviewer

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Hair: Bright orange/red with natural golden highlights, naturally curly, currently long

Eyecolor: Green

Age: 27

Skin Tone: Very fair with blue undertones, lots of freckles!

Skin Type: Combination - oily spots in the t-zone, redness around the nose and mouth

Alissa, Reviewer

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Hair: Thin, naturally wavy but usually straightened, prone to frizz; dark brownish red with caramel highlights

Eyecolor: Blue-grey

Age: 23

Skin Tone: Fair with pink undertones and freckles

Skin Type: Oily in most places with occasional dry patches

Lisa, Reviewer

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Hair: Medium thickness, very curly and prone to frizziness. Currently, dark sable brown. I also love to have fun with wigs, extensions, hairpieces, etc.

Eyecolor: Hazel

Age: 48

Skin Tone: Medium with yellow undertones

Skin Type: Normal, beginning to change to a slightly drier complexion; it can be extra dry in winter. Hereditary dark circles and sun damage from youth as well.

M·A·C Prep + Prime Lip Refinisher Exfoliant

What They Say: "A two-in-one lip-conditioning and exfoliating stick. On one side, a botanically-derived natural exfoliator, on the other a lip conditioner that moisturizes, nourishes, and soothes the lips. Use to smooth and prep the lips prior to lip colour. Streamlined application: applies flat-on. Features M·A·C's signature vanilla flavour."

Melissa Says: While in theory this is a great idea (as was the dual-ended sugar-based exfoliator and balm combo I tested recently), but in this case it falls just short of perfection. True, the exfoliating side is effective, and the balm side has a yummy scent and leaves lips feeling amazingly soft and nourished. There's just one flaw.

The directions for utilizing the exfoliating side tell you to smooth it over your lips, then rub it with your fingers in a circular motion until all of the dead skin is removed and your lips are smooth, then wipe it all off with a tissue or wet washcloth. While the teeny-tiny black granules combined with moisturizing ingredients are effective, a few of them can tend to travel wayward and can even make their way into your mouth if you're not incredibly careful, and once they do that, between the teeth here or there isn't far behind. Now, this isn't necessarily a given; if you're doing this in front of the mirror, you'll likely be able to avoid this situation, but the possibility takes this product from wonderfully perfect to just really good...except for one thing that makes it less than perfect.

Decide for yourself if you'd like to give this pampering lip product a try.

Retail Price: $14.50 (currently sold out online, but look for it at a retail location near you)

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Comments

Make-up artist said:

This should be used in front of your bathroom mirror at least few days in a row , that you'll be able to see the effect

September 17, 2008 3:30 PM

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