There are some things in life so comforting you just keep coming back to them.  Bonne Bell Lip Smacker is one of those things.

The primal and familiar smell of  Dr. Pepper takes you right back to twelve years old.

The best flavors/colors are Mango, Wild Raspberry, and Dr. Pepper.  Strawberry ain’t bad either.  The remainder of the variety pack merits less attention.

For those of you that have been checking in regularly (thanks!), we’ve seen the cautionary tales of red lipstick gone wrong.  Make-up mistakes notwithstanding, the red lip continues as a strong trend through fall.  To do red right, try Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick. The formula is sheer, but it has the perfect amount of wearable red-currant color.

Keep in mind yellow teeth will ruin this look, so make sure your chompers are pearly white before attempting an aggressive lip.

Models, beauty editors, and make-up artists lavishly praise Smith’s Rosebud Salve for good reason.  Perfect pink subtle tint, light old-timey fragrance, and nostalgia packaging make this balm a rare value in an age glut with overpriced, under-performing products.

Since Smith’s Rosebud Salve has been around since 1892, and in its current incarnation since 1962, this is something your Mother might remember fondly.  Consider this super cute three pack for Mother’s Day.