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I am now wearing adult braces ... Need a new lip gloss!

3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago

I had the top "installed" last week and the bottoms will be put on after my next two check-ups. I'll be wearing them for 18 months or so, and while my mouth hurt pretty badly the first few days, the pain has subsided into a dull soreness only in one area, but that's getting better. I'm not at all used to the way that I look with these things in my mouth, although I've been assured that they aren't THAT noticeable. Still - it's a pretty big change for a 61-year old mouth to all of a sudden take on! I was not a good candidate for Invisalign, and I really don't mind the braces. I've decided to have some fun with colorful ligature bands, opting for turquoise right out of the gate.

I'm not big on lipstick anymore, but feel that I do want a slightly-tinted gloss now. I've bought a couple of random things at the drugstore, but nothing I really like yet. I don't want anything glittery, but something richly emollient with shine and a hint of color. I don't mind if the gloss is sticky; actually, I think that would feel pretty good on my mouth right now. Does anyone have a favorite gloss to recommend?

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