Lip Oil trend is back

 

Clarin's lip oil

Lip oils are back in trend, and whenever I think of lip oils, Clarins is the one that comes to mind. I believe Clarins was the brand that really started the lip oil trend over 10 years ago, and it continues to be the OG product in this category because of its consistent quality and smart product marketing.

I had almost forgotten about lip oils and what they actually are—until I bought a new one recently and remembered why I stopped using them in the first place.

Although they sound fancy (lip oils!), they really aren’t much different from lip glosses. In fact, they’re basically lip glosses in disguise. And here’s the thing: lip glosses are not my favourite. I don’t like their consistency, and I really don’t like the sticky feeling they leave behind. Lip oils promise hydration, nourishment, and skincare-like benefits, but in reality, they don’t actually repair or strengthen your lips long-term. They give you shine, maybe a bit of temporary moisture, but that’s it.

So, I’m writing this as a reminder to myself: lip oils = lip glosses.

Pros

• Glossy shine that looks fresh and trendy
• Large doe-foot applicators (especially Clarins) make them easy to apply
• Feel lightweight on first application
• Can give temporary hydration and a smooth finish

Cons

• Basically, lip glosses in disguise—without long-term benefits
• Sticky consistency (same problem as gloss)
• Don’t truly repair or nourish lips over time
• Marketing can be misleading (“oil” makes you think skincare, but it’s not)
• Often more expensive than actual nourishing lip oils or balms

Clarin's lip oil

That being said, one thing I do like about lip oils—specifically Clarins’—is their large doe-foot applicators. They make the application so much easier and more enjoyable.

Since I've already purchased a few lip oils, I’m considering finishing them up and then refilling the tubes with actual, nourishing oils that are genuinely good for the lips. What do you think? :P

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Conclusion:
At the end of the day, lip oils may look and feel nice, but they don’t live up to the hype. They’re glossy, they’re shiny, and yes, they can be fun—but they’re still just lip glosses dressed up as skincare. For me, the stickiness and lack of real results just aren’t worth it. Still, I might hold on to a Clarins tube for the applicator—at least that way, I can fill it with the real nourishing oils my lips actually need.

Shake Weight workout review

Out of curiosity, I bought the Shake Weight. Most reviews online claim that it doesn't work, I think I can prove them wrong.

After using this, I felt my arms are firmer, so it does work! Just remember to follow the 6 minute exercise provided by the DVD (which is included in the package) - by the way... I think their DVD lied... it seems way longer than 6 minutes... maybe 8 minutes?

First day using this: my arms felt... tired!!!!! In the middle of the night, my arms were sore to the point I think they literally swelled up, I was in so much pain I thought my arms were breaking apart

Second day: My arms recovered by the time I tried this the second time... it was tiring, I did manage to finish the full routine.

third day: just like the second day, except I couldn't finish the full routine, my arms were sore and tired, however, I did notice my arms firming up... which is good!

fourth - tenth day: it took a lot more effort to complete the full routine

I think this product is very effective it does tone your arms (and helps them loose a few inches off!)

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UPDATE:

I think after using this Shake Weight for a while, I feel my chest area firming up as well :P