January Randoms

[peachykate1]

Download Google Express, if you purchase from Ulta through the app the shipping minimum is $25. Take that, diamond level.

Maybelline stay matte ink liquid lipsticks stay on just as well as lipsense. I can get rid of that now. The marc jacobs liquid lip crayons are awesome too, I have two now.

I've been trying out some nudestix products and really like the brand plus as far as I can tell there is no fuckery. I have found that a lot of the nudes look very similar on me and I'm not really a nude fan but the few I have, I like.

[pooh8402]

Jan 2, 2018 10:43:23 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

Is it bad that one of my New Year's resolution is to wear less makeup?

Hear me out though: I want to keep improving my skin so I won't have to wear full-coverage foundation. I used to be a skin-picker and I had scars all over my chin. I've been doing well with keeping my hands off of my face and The Ordinary is such a life-saver.

I made that a goal a few years ago. I achieved it when I got pregnant... My skin was gorgeous then. I now only wear BB cream to like church, and only wear foundation for pictures or really fancy events. Still need concealer for under my eyes and for that occasional pimple.

[wawa]

Makeup Board Olympic Representative - Adam Rippon.

www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/07/576359822/adam-rippon-is-u-s-s-first-openly-gay-man-to-qualify-for-winter-olympics

"A few weeks ago, I was asked in an interview ... what was it like being a gay athlete in sports. And I said it's exactly like being a straight athlete. Only with better eyebrows," Rippon said.

[wawa]

though, really, sweetie, if you're going to opine on the facial hair of others, perhaps treat yourself to a nice nose hair trimmer...

[secretlyevil]

Jan 10, 2018 14:11:26 GMT -5 wawa said:

though, really, sweetie, if you're going to opine on the facial hair of others, perhaps treat yourself to a nice nose hair trimmer...

——————->

🤣

[calico]

Jan 10, 2018 14:11:26 GMT -5 wawa said:

though, really, sweetie, if you're going to opine on the facial hair of others, perhaps treat yourself to a nice nose hair trimmer...

*dead* Ahhhhhhh. 

[calico]

Anyone heard of or used Renee Rouleau Anti Cyst Treatment? My hormonal acne is HORRIBLE right now and I have several deep cystic spots that are killing me. The murad stuff that Was previously working miracles this summer isn't doing shit now.

[Champagne Supernova]

OMG, I am deeply inlove with the TF Chocolate Gold Bar.

I can't wait to see how many combos I can come up with it. I love that if I want to be dramatic, bam, doable. Want neutral? Bam, that's doable too.

[peachy]

I got a new vanity (IKEA malm dressing table) and omg, I love it! The big shallow drawer works so much better for makeup than the old desk I was using. Eeeeeeeeee!

[NewOrleans]

Jan 12, 2018 16:25:35 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

OMG, I am deeply inlove with the TF Chocolate Gold Bar.

I can't wait to see how many combos I can come up with it. I love that if I want to be dramatic, bam, doable. Want neutral? Bam, that's doable too.

Yes! You jerks made me want to buy it, and I’ve used it at least 5 times since Christmas, which is a lot for me.

[flymetothemoon]

Jan 11, 2018 10:16:39 GMT -5 calico said:

Anyone heard of or used Renee Rouleau Anti Cyst Treatment? My hormonal acne is HORRIBLE right now and I have several deep cystic spots that are killing me. The murad stuff that Was previously working miracles this summer isn't doing shit now.

Try the Mario Badescu buffering lotion. It has worked well for me in the past.

[bluelikejazz]

I got BareMinerals Bare Sensuals for my birthday, and I was SO EXCITED. I've been lusting over it for months. I've worn it twice and it makes my eyes water and my eyelids burn a little bit.

Now I have to dig through the recycling to find the gift receipt and take it back. Womp Womp.

[bowies]

I picked up a tin of Smith’s Rosebud Salve on a whim since my hands have been looking like hell - scaly and rough, especially on my ring fingers. I probably had some dermatitis going on. Holy hell this stuff is MAGIC. It completely healed everything in a few days.

[bowies]

I’m strongly considering adding some mauve streaks to my hair this week and need someone to enable me or talk me down. I’m about to turn 38 years old.

[wawa]

Jan 15, 2018 9:45:26 GMT -5 bowies said:

I’m strongly considering adding some mauve streaks to my hair this week and need someone to enable me or talk me down. I’m about to turn 38 years old.

Go for it.  What does mauve mean to you though, becuase I'm seeing granny couch color and I'm not sure how that translates to hair.

[bowies]

Jan 15, 2018 10:00:21 GMT -5 wawa said:

Jan 15, 2018 9:45:26 GMT -5 bowies said:

I’m strongly considering adding some mauve streaks to my hair this week and need someone to enable me or talk me down. I’m about to turn 38 years old.

Go for it.  What does mauve mean to you though, becuase I'm seeing granny couch color and I'm not sure how that translates to hair.

Somewhere between these two - probably more towards the first.

[wawa]

bowies, totally go for it. I see no reason not to.

[lovelyshoes]

Jan 15, 2018 10:16:29 GMT -5 bowies said:

Jan 15, 2018 10:00:21 GMT -5 wawa said:

Go for it.  What does mauve mean to you though, becuase I'm seeing granny couch color and I'm not sure how that translates to hair.

Somewhere between these two - probably more towards the first.

This is gorgeous! Go for it!

[calico]

bowies, DO ITTTTTT!!! And then make sure to post a pic!.

flymetothemoon, ooh, thanks for the tip. I love what I've tried from the brand, but haven't heard of this. Hella cheaper and easier to get, too.

[mrsukyankee]

bowies , I love those. Yes!

I was getting bored with my longish hair and got it cut off.  My H actually likes it better than me with longer hair.

[SallyJ]

I need to find a new HG foundation. I was using IT cosmetics CC, but I don't like the shine/dewy look anymore.

I started using a new wash cloth in the shower and my skin feels amazingly soft now:
www.amazon.com/Salux-Nylon-Japanese-Beauty-Yellow/dp/B007IAE5WY/

I've decided to start growing out my grey. I feel like I associate grey on women with 'old', but I think that's because we all dye our hair for so long, well into 'grandma/old lady' age and then stop. What if we went salt/pepper like men do? Because look how pretty these women are:






And Yasmina Rossi, who is 60!

[mrsukyankee]

SallyJ, that's one reason I went short. I would like to stop dyeing my hair so much.

[nsl]

I plan to revisit dyeing my greys at 40. For now, though, I'm okay with covering up the ~40 percent of my hair that's no longer brown.

[Vespasia]

Jan 11, 2018 10:16:39 GMT -5 calico said:

Anyone heard of or used Renee Rouleau Anti Cyst Treatment? My hormonal acne is HORRIBLE right now and I have several deep cystic spots that are killing me. The murad stuff that Was previously working miracles this summer isn't doing shit now.

A combination of the Cosrx BHA A Sol and their pimple patches (as needed) have been seriously life changing for my cystic acne.

[Vespasia]

I think I am the only one who doesn't like the Chocolate Gold palette. The green is muddy and the gold patchy. I worried it was my brushes or technique but I switched to the gold from a Stila palette and it worked so much better. I'm seriously considering returning it.

[wawa]

My grays are swiftly multiplying. As long as they keep coming in silver and in a nice little clump I'm keeping them.

It's my X-Men Rogue look.

[calico]

Vespasia, do you have a special technique with those 2 products? I have both and the patches don't so squat for my cyctic acne when it's still really deep.

[Vespasia]

I just use the A Sol daily. It usually gets rid of the cysts in days rather than weeks. They just shrink up magically. Definitely notice a difference if I don't use it.

If it does come to a head the patch helps. It is kind of hit or miss. They are better for smaller bumps that appear overnight with a white head.

[hoteldweller]

Jan 16, 2018 22:21:29 GMT -5 Vespasia said:

I just use the A Sol daily. It usually gets rid of the cysts in days rather than weeks. They just shrink up magically. Definitely notice a difference if I don't use it.

If it does come to a head the patch helps. It is kind of hit or miss. They are better for smaller bumps that appear overnight with a white head.

Have you tried the bha blackhead power liquid too? I’ve used that in the past and I don’t think it did much for me. I’m wondering if the A Sol might work.

[Vespasia]

Jan 17, 2018 8:01:23 GMT -5 hoteldweller said:

Jan 16, 2018 22:21:29 GMT -5 Vespasia said:

I just use the A Sol daily. It usually gets rid of the cysts in days rather than weeks. They just shrink up magically. Definitely notice a difference if I don't use it.

If it does come to a head the patch helps. It is kind of hit or miss. They are better for smaller bumps that appear overnight with a white head.

Have you tried the bha blackhead power liquid too? I’ve used that in the past and I don’t think it did much for me. I’m wondering if the A Sol might work.

They're really different products. The A Sol really isn't an acid, mostly propolis. I use it as a toner. 

I have used the BHA power liquid but never really stuck with it.