Mamamia’s Managing Editor Lana writes: Zoe Foster is back! And this time, she’s live. Sort of.
We know how many questions you have and so Zoe is going to try and answer some of them. She gave us a couple of the answers up front, they were “reindeer”; “567″; “never” and “only on a Tuesday”. But we knew they wouldn’t make much sense to you because they made absolutely no sense to us, so last week we asked readers on our Facebook page to come up with their own questions (ones that wouldn’t have answers like “reindeer”), and Zoe chose a couple of question to answer on video.
Today’s question comes from Lauren Hesp who wrote: “Zoe, the women need The Perfect Lipbalm! I capitalise that intentionally… Oh won’t you help the women? Think of the women Zoe! The women with their dry chapped lips who cannot find The Perfect Lipbalm in all the department stores and all the chemists in all the country. Think of the women!”
Over to you Zoe.
And in case you can’t watch the video, here are Zoe’s picks (and links to buy):
Suvana pawpaw and honey certified organic balm, $8.95 (you can get it here)
EOS Lip Balm Smooth Sphere, $6.35 (which you can get here)
Dermalogica Renewal Lip Complex, $49 (get it here)
Joe Malone Vitamin E Lip Conditioner SPF 15, $60 (which you can find here)
Have you found the perfect lip balm for yourself? One that you love? Can’t live without?
Zoe's amazing book, Amazing Face
Zoe is an author and columnist and Contributing Editor for Mamamia. She has previously been the beauty director for both Cosmopolitan and Harper’s BAZAAR magazines, and the Editor at Large of Primped.com.au. Zoe has published four books; Air Kisses, Textbook Romance (which she wrote with Hamish Blake), Playing The Field and Amazing Face. You can follow Zoe’s tumblr here and her Twitter here. You can and should buy Amazing Face here.
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An oldie but a goodie – I still love Blistex in the tub and my 16 year old daughter adores the strawberry lip balm stick – hot or cold weather can’t do without it
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I am loving my Suvana pawpaw and honey i brought the other day! thanks for suggesting it!
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I am LOVING the Bert’s Bees – Soothing, Cooling, Refreshing. It is so good! Does the obvious job of replenishing moisture back into the lips (very well) whilst smelling pleasantly like peppermint. PLUS it’s 100% natural and is NOT tested on animals!
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I make my own lip balm and have it for sale online at http://www.skinflint.com.au.
Only containing plant oils and waxes with loads of Vitamin E.
Only $4.50, it’s the cheapest of any I know.
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Zoe, Im noticing lines under my eyes at 24, is this normal? Should I panic and invest in the prods or relax?!! ahh I dont know what aging is meant to be these days! Damn you Jennifer Anniston.
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Zoe, where did you get your necklace?
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Hi Zoe – I have recently discovered you and I think we will become life long friends!! My friend has asked me to do her makeup for her engagement party. She is a girly girl and her dress for her party is feminine – a lovely gold/cream floral. I am after tips on how can I give her a ‘party’ face rather than a ‘bridey’ look? Many thanks. Mel
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Eve Lom Kiss Mix from Mecca Cosmetica is lovely. It comes in a small pot rather than a tube which makes it harder to apply but I love it anyway
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Jack Black lip balm in the mint flavour. It is meant for guys, but oh well. I have about 5 tubes in different handbags.
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Without a doubt – Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream, but I also really love the Mecca Cosmetica Lip De-Luscious SPF+25.
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I have just ordered:
suvana paw paw
Eos summer fruits
Lanoplips lemon’
Chanel Peridot nail polish.
Baaa…..
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I have used many many lip balms and although expensive in Aus I love Bobbi Brown lip balm in a little silver tin, can be a hassle taking off lid using finger or a brush to apply but great product and well worth it. Also love Lanolips too. And agree with other comments who cares about lips when your nails look as great as Zoe’s, have to check out that nail polish.
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The Blistex in the small blue tub that is meant to be used when you burn your lips? Epic. I get dry peeling lips all the time so I live off that stuff.
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I’ve been using an Avon lip balm for years and won’t use anything else. I got tired of spending money on stuff that made me feel like I had my lips covered in treacle. The avon one is cheap, has sunscreen in it and is super easy to use.
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I can see Priceline’s sales going up as everyone rushes out to pick up Zoe’s finds.
On another note, I was in Big W yesterday and they have some big discounts on make up at the moment. I picked up the Maybelline Silken Taupe eyeshadow mono for $7.84 (Priceline had run out) and a Revlon lipstick for $11.84 ($10 off).
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I am addicted to Lucas’ Paw Paw. My Mum got me onto it as I used Vaseline a lot. I love how the paw paw is so much thicker and makes my lips feel softer. My lips get so ridiculously dry, and like Zoe said, I don’t know what to do with myself!
I must try these lip balms, they look awesome. I still have to get through my brand new jar of paw paw though. (I am normally sporting at least one jar and one tube of it.)
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I hate to burst your bubble, but Lucas’ Pawpaw Ointment is over 90% vaseline/petroleum jelly, the Suvana one, however, is made from plant oils.
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Ah I don’t dispute that haha i want to try the suvana but can’t find it yet
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I swear by banana boat lip balm with aloe Vera, however it is so hard to get so when I find it I buy 6 at a time. It’s the only one that doesn’t irritate my lips!!
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What nail polish do you have on Zoe? Love love love it!!!!!
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It’s the eerie, goldy-green new Chanel Peridot…
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Hi Rebecca, I know this post is from ages ago (so I hope you receive an email notifying you of this comment!) but I am currently selling that same nail polish on eBay. It’s Chanel Peridot and it is sold out Australia-wide. I don’t think I can post the link here but it won’t be hard to find as I am the only seller of that nail polish located in Australia
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Burts Bees. Can’t beat it
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Yes the tinted red one, smells sooo delicious too.
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Hi Zoe – am addicted to your posts! I’ve had a bit of a scroll through – did you mention anywhere the brand/shade of the gorgeous nail polish you’re wearing in the video?
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Hi Mummyof3, I know this post is from ages ago (so I hope you receive an email notifying you of this comment!) but I am currently selling that same nail polish on eBay. It’s Chanel Peridot and it is sold out Australia-wide. I don’t think I can post the link here but it won’t be hard to find as I am the only seller of that nail polish located in Australia
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After years and years of Juicy Tubes I finally moved to a tube of Lucas’ Paw Paw ointment as my lip balm. So boring!
Can anyone recommend a foundation and concealer to hide adult acne?
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I also use Lucas’ Paw Paw ointment. Does the job perfectly. Although now I’m wondering if I need to try the balm with the added honey that Zoe mentions…
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I am addicted to my Bloom Organics Beeswax and Shea Butter Soothing Lip Balm. I keep it on my bedside table and apply every night as I climb into bed!
It has a light sweet orange smell – just divine!
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The nails! Screw the lip balm, I want that nail polish!
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Hi KellBell, I know this post is from ages ago (so I hope you receive an email notifying you of this comment!) but I am currently selling that same nail polish on eBay. It’s Chanel Peridot and it is sold out Australia-wide. I don’t think I can post the link here but it won’t be hard to find as I am the only seller of that nail polish located in Australia
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I’m a 30 year old who has very few makeup products – foundation, 1 lipstick and pressed powder. What should I have In my makeup kit?
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Mascara, Benefit eye bright pencil & under eye concealor is what I wear everyday :0)
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Thanks
which under eye concealor? I’ve never used one before!
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I use covergirl olay under eye concealor. It helps me pretend I’m bright eyed & bushy tailed for work & not just an exhausted mum lol. Not sure if I have anyone fooled though :0)
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Can I suggest Benefit Erase Paste? I have been using it for about 3 months and am seriously HOOKED! Works on all those pesky little blemishes too.
http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/erase-paste
Also I would suggest having an eyelash curler in your make up kit, and if you want extra ‘volume’, blast the curler with your hairdryer before you use it (kind of like a blowdry for your eyelashes).
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You definitely sound like a good candidate for a tinted moisturiser. Have a test of Garnier’s new BB cream perhaps… And grab one creme blush (Bloom’s are great and cheap) and an eye shadow palette in browny-nude tones and a mascara and a nude gloss. That’s a good start. Bronzer and black eyeliner wouldn’t hurt either. A brick falling on your toe would, though.
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Thanks ZF!
You have inspired me!
Just ordered 5 x EOS and 5 x pawpaw for the girls in my fam!
Gotta lurvvvvve online shopping!
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Forget the lip balm, talk to me about your nails! How do I get mine to look like that? x
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Yes! I want to know this too!!! Brand, colour, did you do it yourself or have a mani????
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Hi delli and LozfromOz, I know this post is from ages ago (so I hope you receive an email notifying you of this comment!) but I am currently selling that same nail polish on eBay. It’s Chanel Peridot and it is sold out Australia-wide. I don’t think I can post the link here but it won’t be hard to find as I am the only seller of that nail polish located in Australia
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I’ve got a Jo Malone lip moisturiser, I didn’t pay $60 for it as I got it overseas. It’s not worth that much, it’s nice but not that good.
I’m addicted to lipbalm. For me the best one is made by MooGoo. Just brilliant. Palmers Cocoa Butter lipbalm is a close second.
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I second the Moo Goo lipbalm. I have tried so many over the years but this is the best by far and so cheap too
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Moo goo is the best I’ve ever found too. Plus their body wash is amazing for sensitive skin.
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I recently discovered Palmer’s, it’s the first lip balm I’ve used that actually seems to make a difference. Loves it!
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Seriously, help, people below are saying that lucas pawpaw stuff is bad for lips!
Please explain, please!
I put that shizzle on EVERYTHING, cuts, pimples, and of course lips!
I normally go back and remove exclamation points before I save but this NEEDS them.
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yES! I wanna know too!! I use this stuff and thought it was awesome, then I heard that it was bad?!?!?! It’s really tiring constantly hearing confliciting stories about beauty prods, but I really trust zoe’s opinion, so I’d like to hear her take on this. Thanks
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I’m sure there is a less general explaination-but it is full of petrochemicals, based on petrolium jelly, which many people react to. Personally, it’s not something that I would want to be ingesting, as that is where most of the stuff you put on your lips ends up…
I think it is also an ingrediant that makes it ‘addictive’, rather than actually soothing, it is sucking moisture out, which makes you use more, which dries you out more…. etc etc
Feel free to correct me-but that is my basic understanding.
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Gosh guys it’s not that Lucas’ Paw Paw is bad – they’re a terrific soothing balm for lots of things. However, they were first to market along time ago, and I believe there are better versions of paw paw available now.
As for petroleum, I think there are better things to put on dry lips. As it’s a barrier, that isn’t absorbed into the skin, it isn’t actually doing anything for your lips in terms of nourishment, and in fact, because it doesn’t allow the skin on the lips to breath, can lead to even drier lips.
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who says there is petroleum in lucas Pawpaw? It doesn’t say that on the packet – how can they get away with this if true??
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With current labelling laws the petroleum based ingredients don’t need to be listed, only the active ingredients. And in the case of Lucas’ Pawpaw, the active ingredients only make up 4% of the total product.
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I would like a glossy, shiny lip gloss that does not taste like lard? Any ideas please??
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I have just rediscovered Lancôme Juicy Tubes. They were my favorite in the 90s and they are even better now. Smell/taste divine.
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Thanks Mia – I am chuffed with your response as I have been wondering if the $$$ will be worth it. I am one of the thousands who own heaps of make up and wear very little. Thx. XX
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Avon has an amazing moisturizing lip balm which is about $12 unless you get it on Sale for as little as $4. It’s amazing and I love it. I’ve tried heaps of different colorless lip balmes and none beat this.
Although the new lip balm by maybelene is pretty good too.
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Oh woohoo! Zoe, your hair is delish!
Suvana is the greatest lip balm ever. Winnnnn.
Just quietly, I’m grieving because I am working next friday while you’re doing your Sportsgirl instores. Surely it can be postponed to a different day when I’m free? Ta!
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Zoe…I’d love a post on the colour coral. I love a bit of coral with lightly bronzed skin in summer. A natural looking lippie with coral (not orange) tones? (I find the average coral lippie to be too intense. I don’t want to paint my lips on and have them scream CORAL. just whisper. understand??). Coral toned bronzer/blush? Coral nail polish?
FYI…I’m not planning on wearing them all at the same time. I just like options.
Thank you
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I’m obsessed with coral too. Chanel Coco Shine in Liberte is a gorgeous coral lipstick. Misia is a bit more pink, but also lovely. Dior Addict also has some great shades.
Sleek Coral, Life’s a Peach and Pan Tao and Natio Peach Glow are all great (cheap!) coral blushes.
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Thanks Kate!
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Kit at Myer has a gorgeous coral lippie called ‘Freedom Fighter’ – it’s a much more pinky-coral than orange-coral though. And there’s a lipgloss to match too!
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Malin & Goetz! It’s amazing!!
Available at Mecca (or if you’re on a trip to the USA it’s cheaper:-) )
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I don’t wear balms very often, because I always like more than a hint of colour on my lips, but Jack Black Intense Therapy lipbalm is the best. Otherwise it’s my Tom Ford lippies. So moisturising. Supposedly the new range is even better. Also Chanel Coco Shines. They feel like a balm and they make my lips look really soft and smooth, even when they’re chapped.
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I love the body shop vitamin E lip balm… it is a pale pink stick with a clear lid and it is the only one I constantly replace, it’s PERFECT as an everyday lip balm. no scent, no colour, doesn’t sting when you put it on really dry lips, and it doesn’t dry your lips out (or your throat… this may sound weird but does anyone else feel thirsty after putting some lip balms on? I swear I’m not eating them!). It lasts a long time too. bloody love it! OH and perfect for australia as it doesn’t melt on a hot day! I hate it when that happens with cheap lip balms!
while we’re on the topic, what happened to the softlips ones? they came in a really narrow tube which I liked because it fitted in my wallet. now I can’t find them anywhere!
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I’m sure Woolworths still sells Softlips… I’m positive I saw them recently. Slightly different packaging though.
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The Dior one that changes colour to suit your lips. Comes in a duo with a collagen gloss – beautiful!
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Burts Bee’s -best lip products I’ve ever used!
I love the lip shimmer in Rhubarb, which has peppermint oil in it and makes your lips tingle when you put it on.
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PS – Zoe, I’d like tips on how you got your hair looking like it did in the video! I’ve had a very similar haircut but am still working on styling, prods, etc. I either get too curly or too straight. Love some tips on that please!
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I agree! How do you get such a perfect amount of curl?! Written hair ‘how-to’s’ always get lost on me. I’d love to see hair videos!
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The exact process for this (kinda dirty) mop:
Wash hair at night and apply some kind of lightweight leave-in conditioner before a lazy dry off with hair dryer. Next day, some heat protector on mid lengths to ends, then when hair is dry, loosely curling tong sections, keeping the barrel facing DOWN, cord in the AIR, and close to my head. Allow curls to be stone dry before finger-tousling them out all over. Then some dry shampoo around the scalp all over for some texture.
FULLY.
SICK.
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Fully sick hey….bloody ken oath!
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I can’t go past my Blistex for lips – I have one in every bag!
Zoe – can u recommend a good heat protector for blow dried hair – my poor hair is doing it tough!
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Burt’s Bees is the best ever, in my opinion. Love the honey one for night time, the original minty one for day time and the pomegranate one for a hint of colour and moisture over my BECCA Beach Tint worn on my lips during the day.
I also like the coloured ones but haven’t been able to get my hands on them as yet – all sold out everywhere I’ve tried!
Lucas Papaw Ointment is the work of the devil. Urk, horrible stuff that dried up my lips and cuticles. Love the Phytocare Pure petrochemical free one.
Quite like the Bloom Boost Juice ones too. My friend bought me some Hand Made Hand and Body Balm (olive oil, castor oil, beeswax, lavender oil, vitamin E oil) which I use on cuticles, insect bites, lips, sore noses from colds etc. Lovely stuff!
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UMM Zoe whats that shade/brand your wearing in that video??
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I was wondering the same thing… Maye it’s her famous Tom Ford (ginger fawn)?
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Almost! Tom Ford True Coral. Which is actually more pink than coral I think.
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Love, love, love QV Lip Balm with SPF 30+ for everyday.
Used to love Lucas PawPaw Ointment until the petrochemicals got the better of me. Over a couple of months, I developed an odd stinging rash around my lip line and excessively dry lips. Doctors told me it was dermatitis and prescribed cortisone creams and told me to keep using my paw paw ointment to soothe it. A year later it was no better – I was at my wit’s end and then I read a blog post by Zoe that mentioned the petrochemicals. I chucked my Lucas PawPaw ointment and switched to the QV and it cleared up immediately. I finally have a defined lip line again and can eat spicy food without my lips feeling like they are going to burst into flames and fall off my face!
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Oooh YES! A few years ago I went skiing and QV lipbalm was my saviour! Everyone wanted to steal it. Definitely a winner and a cheapie too!
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thankyou zoe! that was very enlightening. i will be sure be off to my nearest chemist tomorrow!
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has to be Palmer’s cocoa butter lip butter in dark choc & peppermint flavour. its about $5 and smells like mint slice. mmmm mint slice.
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I love the smell of that stuff but it dries my lips out! funny how different things work for different people.
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Ohhh MM! I’m so disappointed that this is your first viewer question. When reading all the Facebook questions there were some amazing ones and You choose one about lip balms. So basic!!! You hire someone who has such amazing talent and knowledge like Zoe and waste it.
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I agree, lip balm is pretty basic, but I’m sure it’ll get better as time goes on
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Never fear, there are many more still to come!
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NO FRICKIN WAY!! Lip balm is not BASIC!! Or – it is basic inasmuch as it’s something that almost everyone uses so it’s of almost universal interest (though not universal obviously since you’re not interested).
I have been wanting to read this column for like a million years. I’d like it to have been longer and have had more information in it actually since people below have referenced more information Zoe has imparted in some previous forum that I am not party to (Pawpaw = Bad? This is BIG NEWS FOR ME).
PS: I will never understand why people feel the need to say ‘oh this article is a waste of time’ – why not just not read it if you’re not interested? Seems weird to me. Not trying to be mean or anything, just think it’s unnecessary.
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I agree, lipbalm seems like a simple thing but it’s a major investment.
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I have THE biggest girl crush on Zoe.
For me, nothing beats good ol’ Lucas Pawpaw Ointment.
And I am totally trying that lip facial thing right now.
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after many years and so m uch money, at 30 yrs of age i have finally found the perfect lipbalm.
lanolips lip ointment in lemo-aid. 17.95.
omg.
it softens, shines, somehow exfoliates, it is pure magic. MAGIC.
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Zoe! You’re blond! Looks great!
And could you maybe do a teeny tiny video on under $20 buys for girls with pale skin and red hair? Pretty pretty please? Oh, I suppose you could so it for all women if you insist…
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Josie! I have pale skin and red hair too!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Rimmel Match Perfection Gel for foundation ATM. I think the RRP is $22, but everywhere has such spectacular deals at the moment, I think you can get it for about $17. The lightest shade possible for pale skin, and make sure you blend it in QUICK cause it is suppose to adapt to your skin tone and texture and it grabs your skin super fast!
Honestly, I got some MAC on the weekend…and I PREFER THE RIMMEL ABOVE ALL OTHERS. I can’t bang on about it enough!
I use one of the Maybelline Mineral Power powders and blushes atm. The plum coloured blush is good for red hair paleys like us (but applied sparingly)! The blush is about $14 and the powder about $19 I think? But you need to buy brushes (Manicare I use – retractable about $12 each) to use with them as the ones they supply are codswallop!
Light to mid purple eyeshadow with a dark brown liner works nicely too.
I should take a pic of my (overflowing) make up box and send it to you with my recommendations!
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Take it away, Whippysnapps! Great job.
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The new BABY LIPS maybelline ones are amazing cherry has a pinky glow and lasts so long and they are $4 at the chemist.
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I love Zoe but her videos lack the punch of her writing – throw in a few jokes, Zoe, it’s your attitude that sets you apart!
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Lucas paw paw ointment for clear, and nivea “cherry” balm which gives a red tint to your lips are my must haves. Have tubes of both all over the house!
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