Welcome to the Lip Service Ledger 💋
The Lip Service Ledger is a bi-weekly newsletter where beauty meets brains—curated insights, expert takes, and a touch of glamour.
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Ciao, beautiful!
Welcome to the Lip Service Ledger, your bimonthly beauty insider’s guide to looking and feeling your best. If you’ve ever felt lost in a sea of skincare jargon, overwhelmed by product launches that all promise to be the one, or intrigued by makeup trends that don’t quite translate IRL—you’re in the right place.
At Lip Service, we don’t just talk beauty—we make it make sense. From demystifying skincare myths to curating the ultimate makeup routine and cutting through the product hype, think of this as your beauty cheat sheet, decoder, and personal hype girl—all in one.
What to Expect Biweekly
Every other week, you'll get a curated beauty breakdown that’s equal parts insightful, fun, and actually useful. Here’s how it all goes down:
💡 The Beauty Breakdown – Your no-BS guide to beauty fundamentals.
✨ Beauty Rx – A tested-and-approved product or technique that’s made a difference. No gatekeeping here.
💄 The Gloss Report – Industry insights, brand moves, and trends that actually matter (because beauty isn’t just about what’s in your makeup bag—it’s a business, too).
💋 Final Touch – A little takeaway and a question for you—because beauty is better when we talk about it together.
Meet the Author
I’m Lauren, a beauty insider obsessed with smart, strategic beauty that actually works. My journey started behind the counter at my aunt’s boutique cosmetics store in Los Angeles, where I learned firsthand how the right products could transform confidence. But my perspective on beauty? It’s global.
Growing up between Seoul, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles, I was immersed in a world where beauty trends constantly evolved—from cutting-edge K-beauty innovations to the effortless luxury of French pharmacy staples. This multicultural lens has shaped how I approach beauty: as an ever-evolving conversation that blends artistry, science, and culture.
Fast forward to today, and I’ve gone from swatching lipsticks to shaping beauty strategy as a marketer in the industry. While at Yale, I founded a student organization dedicated to bringing beauty and beauty discourse to campus, proving that makeup is more than skin deep—it’s culture, identity, and confidence wrapped in pigment and packaging.
Now, I’m launching Lip Service to cut through the noise and give you the insights you need to build a beauty routine that works as hard as you do—because beauty should be fun, empowering, and, most importantly, make sense for you.
Let’s Glow Together
Now that you're here, let’s make this fun. Reply to this email or drop a comment—what’s your #1 beauty question right now? I’ll tackle the best ones in upcoming editions.
Until next time—keep your skin dewy and your lips glossy.
TTFN,
💋 Lauren
Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in Lip Service are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer or any affiliated brands. My insights are based on personal experience, research, and a lifelong obsession with beauty—no corporate influence, just real talk. Also, I’m not a dermatologist—so while I love sharing skincare tips and product recs, always consult a professional for personalized advice.