Soft & Kissable Lips!

I went into Ulta one day and like all other make up boutiques, all of the salesclerks/make up artists are always on you trying to convince you to buy buy buy! I gave in and the make up artist introduced me to the Napoleon Perdis line of make up. I recognized the brand, because Sephora use to endorse Napoleon Perdis as well (also Target is currently carrying another branch of the line called 'NP Set'). When the make up artist tried to get me to try a Lip Primer, I immediately thought..."I can just use a regular lip balm, and it'll be the same thing"...but once I put on NP's Auto Pilot Lip Service Lip Primer...I immediately noticed a HUGE difference that no lip balm I've ever used could duplicate! (Keyword, no other LIP BALM) I ended up getting all three of the NP products that they used on me, and I've kept all of them and have been quite satisfied...but I found a GREAT DUPE!!! About a week later, I went into my local HEB and purchased ELF's Luscious Liquid Lipstick because of the great reviews I've read off of makeupalley.com, and once I put it on I noticed immediately the thick, smooth, soothing feeling that reminded me just of NP's Lip Service Lip Primer, and just like NP's lip primer they all come in subtle tinted shades as well (an only for 1.00)! I still love my NP Lip Primer, but it is quite expensive! I purchased a few backups of ELF's liquid lipstick, because the packaging is much more travel-friendly and convenient. I like how ELF's liquid lipstick has a spongey lip gloss applicator. If you are running low on your NP Lip Primer, or have been looking for a great lip primer...these are great to try! Whether you want to spend $25.00 or $1.00. =)Both of these "primers" leave my lips smooth (even if they were cracking prior), perfect for lipstick/lip gloss application. In my own experience, sometimes using lip balm or lip ointment can still leave the dry flakes on your lips (even if I do exfoliate!), making lipstick/lip gloss application looking all wrinkly. I don't recommend using it during the night, because it won't be as beneficial as using a deep conditioning lip balm.