I hope you ladies can get the Lip Tars to work for you. I don't have anything to add other than what's already been said - Prep+Prime Lip, lip pencils, and very teeny tiny amounts for application.
I haven't been wearing much makeup since it's gotten colder, so I'm not sure if the Lip Tars would be more drying on my lips during this time of year. I do notice that the product inside the tube seems different. Like it's cracked or something. I'm not sure how to describe it. I figure it's because it's colder and the oils in them have separated and hardened somewhat. That may affect application. Maybe warming them up to liquify them more will do the trick. Rolling them rapidly in between your hands should warm them and will also mix the contents again. I just tried it with one of my cracked looking Lip Tars and now it seems fine.
butterflyeyes! That's a very nice haul. I became obsessed, too, and acquired a bunch in a relatively short amount of time. I've never ordered directly from OCC's website. I don't have a PRO discount, but I'm still able to get 20% off at other sites like Sephora and Beauty.com when they have sales. I prefer buying from those locations since I can get VIB points, free shipping and other discounts/promotions. I have a list of about 10 more Lip Tars that I'd like to get. I'm trying really hard to be patient and wait for another sale or discount.
@VeronicaJ - That's a great deal, especially for anyone who wants Pageant. It's no longer available on OCC's or Sephora's websites, so I suspect it may be another unannounced discontinued shade. The same thing may be happening with Demure and Chlorophyll.
@Pinkdollface - Can you list the website where you found Belladonna?
