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These days I’m seeing more and more lip balms, glosses and lipsticks packing SPF. Finally! Anyone who knows me well knows I’m obsessive about protecting my skin. Since middle school I’ve been on a mission to get all my girlfriends to wear SPF on their faces, necks and hands every day (they resist at first, but will thank me 20 years from now). For the longest time, lips have been neglected. It’s too unpleasant, even for me, to rub sunblock on my lips, and it’s also fairly easy to forget to protect them because it isn’t often that you feel an actual sunburn on your pout. But fail to protect them, and the damage will cause your lips to crack and peel constantly as you get older, or worse they could develop skin cancer. Reports show that lips are actually more susceptible than skin to aging from sun damage, and still more prone to developing serious cancers. Studies have also shown that wearing shiny balms and glosses without any SPF can actually attract the sun’s rays to the lips, making the problem even worse. So now you can see why I’m so pumped that protective balms and lipsticks are cropping up! My favorite is Mario Badescu Lip Wax SPF 15, which feels really light, and is a great moisturizer. I’ve been gifting tubes to my girlfriends, and because the balm feels so great on, this might be my most successful SPF campaign yet!

Who doesn’t love Juicy Tubes??? I certainly do! And now, inspired by their eco-chic spokesmodel Elettra Weidermann, Lancome has created a limited-edition collection of Juicy Tubes called Juicy Tubes PURE! They delivers the gloss’ signature super-shine, but with a formula boasting 95% natural origin ingredients and 100% natural origin flavors. Buy them (in 10 shades) at a department store or Sephora near you (or, of course, on lancome-usa.com). 

#13: Join a group, participate in a physical activity–smile and laugh freely.

There’s no better way to improve your sense of connection than meeting new people and spending time with those you love. Your happiness will be reflected in your health and appearance!

Need some cute new clothes for spring, but thanks to the collapse of
our modern economy, can’t afford any? Seventeen has got you covered!
With this DIY project, you can turn a boring old tee into a super cute
tube top-no sewing required!

What You’ll Need:
-A big t-shirt (steal one from your BF, brother, or dad!)
-Scissors

To find out how to make this super cute top, click “read more”!

I’m a little beyond obsessed with perfect eyebrows (they totally
frame the face!) and I’m always on the hunt for the best products for
them. A few of my current faves are:

The Long Wearing Brow Tint Pen by Anastasia, $21, available at sephora.com

This thin pen is great because it comes in a universal shade that
suits almost every skin tone/brow color. The soft tip goes on lightly
to fill in sparse areas in your brows, and it comes off just as easy
when you’re washing your face at night. It’s awesome for girls who
want slightly fuller brows that still look really natural.

To find out what other brow products are must-haves, click “read more”!

Looking for a cool new pair of sneaks? Look no further! Reebok’s
funky new styles are the perfect accessory to pair with summer miniskirts, skinny jeans, even cute dresses!

The
Top Down style (left) can be worn by flipping the collar down to
reveal a fun pattern, or leaving it up for a slightly edgier look.
Starting at $60, at Reebok stores and at reebok.com.

The
Pro Legacy style (right) comes in cleat gray, neon coral, and white with
neon laces! Wear these sneakers with rompers, jeans, shorts, and
anything else you feel like! Available for $75 at Reebok stores and at reebok.com.

What do you think of the new styles? Would you rock a pair?

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