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Have Your Best Midnight Kiss Ever With These Secret Weapons
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In movies like New Year's Eve and When Harry Met Sally . . ., Dec. 31 usually means a breathtakingly romantic kiss shared between two protagonists in Times Square. While you're probably not smooching Ashton Kutcher and may just watch the ball drop on TV, you can still enjoy a perfect New Year's snog this year. Leave behind the chapped lips and less-than-pleasant breath of New Years past, because a few secret beauty weapons can guarantee you a sultry smile and fresh breath in time for that midnight lip-lock. You can even sneak a few of them into your purse for the party! Prep your pout with these products, find a partner, and ring in 2015 with confidence that you have the most prepped pucker of the night.
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1 Exfoliating Lip Scrub
Thanks to nourishing shea butter and jojoba oil, Fresh Sugar Lip Polish ($23) moisturizes your lips while the brown sugar buffs away dry skin. Avoid a rough kiss by using this conditioning scrub to smooth your pout.
2 Professional Whitening Gum
Supersmile Professional Whitening Gum ($5) was created by a dentist, so it's literally just what the doctor ordered. Pop a piece in your mouth before the big kiss to ditch unpleasant breath, lift surface stains, and prevent cavities.
3 Hydrating Lip Mask
Bite Beauty's Smashed Agave Lip Mask ($26) uses organic ingredients to hydrate and soothe irritated lips, which is invaluable during the Winter months. The mask has a fun berry that's festive enough for a party but subtle enough not to scare potential kissers.
4 Stylish Travel Toothbrush
Many New Year's Eve soirees involve good food and classic cocktails, so bring along a small toothbrush for a quick bathroom refresher before your kiss. Sephora's Pink Sleepover Toothbrush ($16) is travel-size, stylish, and comes in a discreet carrier, which is perfect for carrying along to any party.
5 Minty Fresh Pout Polish
C.O. Bigelow Vanillamint Mentha Lip Shine ($8) has a subtle scent that balances sweet and refreshing. Use it to add a sexy sheen to your lips right before the clock strikes midnight.
6 Natural Oral Boost
If you haven't tried oil pulling yet, New Year's Eve is a great time to start. These is substantial proof that swishing Optimal Solutions Organic Coconut Oil ($11) around in your mouth can freshen your breath, strengthen enamel, and promote overall oral health . . . So why not give it a shot?
7 Clutch-Size Breath Spray
This Hello Pink Grapefruit Breath Spray ($4) is the perfect secret weapon to keep in your party clutch. It's tiny, it's easy to use, and it instantly freshens your mouth with hints of citrus and mint.
8 Pregloss Lip Smoother
While Natura Bissé Essential Shock Eye and Lip Cream ($62) might be intended for antiaging, the treatment can also be used to smooth out lines from your lips. Use this before lip gloss for a crease-free, kissable smile.
9 Luxe Smile-Whitening Strips
Crest 3D White Supreme FlexFit Whitestrips ($60) can help remove stains with only a few uses before New Year's Eve. Thankfully, these home-application strips are far less expensive than professional teeth whitening!
10 Shiny and Sultry Gloss
When a lip gloss is called Minty Shine, you really don't need to explain why it's perfect for a fresh smooch! Victoria's Minty Shine Lip Gloss ($10) will lend your breath a minty boost while also coating your lips in a subtly sexy shimmer.
