/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>10073048
I like this picture :)

>>10073048
that's unexpectedly cute

>>10073048

this is adorable wtf.

I got this as a sample from sephora and I'm so sad by the price point of this. It's done wonders for my scalp and exfoliating off dandruff, but I do not want to pay $53 for the full size. Any alternatives? I'd go for any good cheaper exfoliating shampoo, it's something that I only just discovered I need in my life apparently.

>>10073066
I like Lush's Jersey Bounce as an exfoliating shampoo. It has pieces of sea salt in it along with lemon juice for exfoliation, but there are also eggs in it for moisture, so it doesn't strip things too badly.

goddamnit i knew i should've just gone with a generic makeup photo

>>10073066

damn i think i might need that. i've used some medicinal grade shampoos for dandruff but none of them were long term stuff.

What is a good shampoo / conditioner for strengthening hair? I have a vitamin d deficiency due to various stomach issues, and my hair just breaks and splits like no one's business. It makes me mad because I want to love my hair (love the thickness and color of it) but it always looks frizzy due to half of it being broken/damaged.

>>10073066
not a shampoo rec, but i have dry flakey patches on my scalp and found that using brown sugar scrub helps keep them in check! just mix some brown sugar with a bit of olive oil and massage your scalp with it before shampooing.

>>10073155
Much as I hate to say this - if it's split you will need to cut it off or it will keep splitting up the shaft, which is probably why you're still getting damage. Once hair leaves your head, it's dead; you can't fix damage that's already happened. If you can't face getting all of the damage chopped off at least consider a trim or even working your way through your split/broken ends yourself. It sounds like you may need to get it cut though otherwise you'll be fighting a losing battle.

If you're vit D deficient make sure you're okay for other fat soluble vitamins - vitamin A deficiency can definitely fuck your hair up and may be contributing more than the vit D (which afaik is not related to hair, it's more calcium, bone density and immune function). Hair is one of those things that will reflect your nutritional status - it's like an optional extra - so making sure you have enough protein is also a good idea.
In terms of masks and hair protectant - basically do as little as possible to your hair (i.e. don't wash it too often) and definitely sulphate and silicone free. I try not to wash mine more than twice per week and do condition-wash-condition or a hair mask with either deep conditioner or protein treatment. Mine is damaged due to my own choices (bleaching to dye unnatural colours, and a perm) so it gets a lot of TLC

Any advice on getting rid of milia under my eyes? I had a few and decided to get more into skincare, and now I have more that popped up

I'm so bad at dealing with acne. My skin looks weird and they never seem to heal completely. I can feel one forming on my forhead please help. Am I meant to pop them? Moisturise? What?

>>10074968
Do you do anything to your face at all? A gentle (not one of the harsh "for acne") cleaner like cetaphil or cerave and moisturizer is a good starting point, but you probably want a spot cream like benzac that you can apply to active acne to help dry them out.

Any hair oil recommendations for thin, curly hair? My hair is not dry but it looks kind of frizzy and I don't understand why

>>10074968
>I can feel one
Never touch your face unless your hands are washed well

>>10073158
Does it make you smell like a cookie?

>>10074957
Go see a dermatologist. They're not like cancer or anything, but the methods of removal are a little stronger than the average cream so it's definitely not something you'll want to diy. Get their suggestion on what's right for you and follow up with a specialist.

>>10075045
>Go see a dermatologist.

not the person you replied to but i'm trying to find a good dermatologist myself (within my insurance coverage too). About to go ask my GP to start off. I remember talking to people before about them seeing dermatologists that really helped them, usually in NYC, and i really wish I had paid more attention.

>>10075044
I really wish it did....

>>10075283
Fair enough. I wasn't aware a GP would even take a look at stuff like that. That's good news

>>10075561
>I wasn't aware a GP would even take a look at stuff like that.

lol i'm not certain myself, but a referral wouldnt hurt, and i have to start somewhere.

best face exfoliant/wash? right now i just have some biore scrub facewash to do the exfoliating trick, but normally i use lancome foaming facewash for dry skin but i need something that helps get rid of dead skin etc.

i also have this charcoal sponge that i use with facewash while removing make-up, would a scrub sponge work with the lancome wash? pic related

>>10075790

not sure about best my exfo routine is

>charcoal soap
>salt scrub
>oil based cleanser
>water based foaming cleanser

>>10076097

i also want to note that im not quite sure what i'm doing but this works sort of ok, definite improvement over the past month or so.

>>10073207
Thanks for the advice! I got a lot of bloodwork done recently and they said only vit-D was the issue; I do have to stay away from dairy but have exploring options such as kefir and coconut milk yogurt and I eat a bunch of turkey and chicken but know I have problems processing protein as well.

But you’re right about the split ends; I try to trim my hair every few months but I may need to just chop it all off and regrow it at this point. Just makes me sad because this is the longest it’s ever been (a couple inches above my bum) and obviously that takes a few years to regrow. Might just have to suck it up, go to a good stylist, and get it styled short after winter and take care of it from day one.

>>10075790
Don't use any physical exfoliation scrubs or anything like that. Look into chemical exfoliants and find what works for you. AHA and BHA are common and easy to incorporate (if you use AHA, you should be putting on sunscreen after it if it's day, but you should be putting on sunscreen during the day regardless). AHAs are things like glycolic acid, lactic acid, etc. BHA is generally salicylic acid. The Ordinary is a great place to get cheap acids.

Assuming you are talking about something like a konjac sponge, then yes, they are meant for foaming cleansers.

Is there a holy grail eye cream that will help my hereditary dark circles? Or am I doomed to use heavy concealer every day?

Does anyone know what the hairstyle is called where you have your hair in braided hoops, hanging from either side of your head? I'd provide a reference image, but I apparantely haven't saved any of the ones I've seen on this computer. I've been trying to google but I'm only finding braid crowns and braided hairstyles for black hair. If anyone knows what it's called or maybe even has a tutorial for it I would be super grateful

>>10076478
Unfortunately no, there isn't a cream that will lighten hereditary dark circles (I feel you anon, I'm cursed as well)

>>10075023
Do you shampoo often? I have curly hair too and the curly girl method honestly works. Sulfates and silicones in shampoo and some conditioners dry out and frizz your hair if it's curly and sensitive. Get a sulfate free shampoo and good silicone free conditioner and it should improve curly hair. I also like using spray gel and a diffuser to hold the shape, give more volume and keep the frizz under control. Argan oil is also really nice, coconut can be good too but it's kinda YMMV with that.

>>10076144
Have you tried hydrolysed and enternal nutrition formulas as a supplement to actual food? Not exactly the nicest thing but if you are having trouble with absorption they can be beneficial

>>10073155
I also have porous hair prone to splits, which I made worse with dying and styling. Everything anon said here is great advice >>10073207

Adding to that, I can personally recommend pick related to tide you over while you work on your (hair) health. Nothing will "fix" your splits except trimming, but goddamn this stuff does a magical job of making your split ends less noticeable. You can get it at Ulta or Sephora but I scored a bottle 50% of TJ Maxx recently.

Apply it to your damp hair after showering, then again when its dry. It's not heavy at all so just slather it on until you hair is as smooth/soft as you want. It's honestly the best hair product I've tried in like 5 or 6 years. I'm so self conscious about my split/crunchy ends and I'm so happy I finally found something that can make them look/feel better between trims.

do chemical peels work

>>10076769
Yes absolutely.

>>10076775

ok my real question is can i get a chemical peel every year and look 25 till im 40

>>10075790
i don't use physical exfoliants. glow recipe's blueberry cleanser has AHAs/BHAs and it's what i use

>>10076604
here's a tutorial: http://deer-alice.blogspot.com/2014/05/hairstyle-tutorial-braided-loops.html?m=1

>>10076777
No, start using tretinoin.

>>10076970

what does that too

i have reallyl wrinkly face for my age cause i had bad eczema when i was little will it fix these

>>10077016

not the person youre replying to but i also have bad eczema and in my experience it's better late than never. i personally don't use chemical peels because my skin is very sensitive and i dont know enough about them to know what might cause a flare up.

keeping a routine and sticking to it to every day, even if you're tired or lazy or just dont feel like doing it one time, will really help more any one 'miracle solution'.

>>10076149
>sunscreen
>during winter
Depending on where you live that is basicly asking for vitamn D defficiency since at UVI 0 you don't get much of it anyway.

>>10077537
Nayrt but if the UVI is that low in winter you should probably be on vit. D supplements anyway whether or not you wear sunscreen.

>>10077537
>>10077543
Where sunscreen every day and always take vit D supplements in the winter. Sun damage is cumulative and the most effective way to prevent/delay wrinkles is limiting UV exposure on your face.

>>10077697
Genuine question:
At what degree of latitude do you live?
How often do you have total overcast?
How much time do you spend outside?

Here at 51° north with nearly permanent overcast UV isn't realy a thing to worry about, plus sunscreen isn't the great for your skin either.
Especialy when not spending multiple hours outside.

>>10077537
Its still a great idea during winter. Doesn't matter what season or if its sunny or cloudy, if you are being illuminated by the sun in any way without sunscreen you risk damage to your skin.

>>10077713
41 north. 175 overcast days per year. Not outside a lot every day but driving and sitting near a window at work means I am always exposed to some degree of UV. And just because its overcast doesnt mean you arent getting an UV exposure. Sun damage is the leading cause of wrinkles and spots so I am conscious of protecting my skin.

>>10077738
I'm working late shift and usualy don't go out much.
At this time I go to work during sunset.
Overcast here is usualy strong enough to keep light verry dim here.
During summer I often reverse my sleep-pattern because nights get a realy comfy climate here.

I guess it isn't realy worth it to use sunscreen when getting exposed to verry low levels of sunlight for only a few minutes per day
Outside of winter however it is totaly worth it.

my hair used to be really curly, but its really thick and heavy so now that its gotten really long its gotten less and less curly. i use hot curlers for meets but any less effort ways to get better curls daily? i need a haircut anyways should i just cut it to shoulder length instead? feels like ive tried every kind of curl shampoo/conditioner.

>>10077713
>sunscreen isn't the great for your skin either.

Sunscreen is fine for your skin. What are you on about?

>>10077713

I used to work in an overcast area and we'd still get people with very severe skin cancer. Up to 80% of the sun will get through the clouds. I would suggest sunscreen, and as long as you rinse it off at night, it shouldn't do any damage. Sun damage>>>>> whatever sunscreen damage people keep going on about.

>>10077984
do you use a blow dryer diffuser? that may help but if your hair is particularly thick then it'll take a while longer to dry

>>10076960
Thank you so much, this is perfect!

Really can't stand not having clean hair because it gets greasy overnight and always had done. But my problem with washing daily is my hair is so thin and fine. Anyone got suggestions on getting volume back?

>>10078022

You're going to have to suck it up. You're washing your hair too much so it overproduces oil. Get a good dry shampoo like Living Proof and you can use it for the second day, then wash every other day. Then, once you feel like oil production has gone down, you can move to every third day, etc.

My friend when she went completely no wash used cider vinegar as well to cut through the oil. I cannot recommend it as I haven't used it, but these 'diy' solutions are easily googled. Perhaps someone else in here can also attest.

>>10078022

Also sorry I sounded harsh. I was in a pretty similar situation with oil appearing at about the 18 hour mark. It's now much better managed and under control because I just went through that entire process.

>>10078022
Stop using sulfates and silicones. Fine hair + silicones = you will never get volume because silicone coats hair and weighs it down, and you don't need sulfates in your shampoo (fast ticket to oily af scalp) if you aren't using silicones. >>10078024 is right as well, find a good dry shampoo and get yourself out to twice-weekly washes. Just because you've always gotten greasy doesn't mean you can't change it by changing your products and wash frequency.

>>10077984
For daily curls put it up overnight in rag curls or even pincurls, if you don't mind waves braid it. I'd definitely look into the curly girl method if you are just using generic 'for curly hair' stuff, t-shirt drying was a life-changer for one of my best friends and she has waist length hair that will still sit in a natural wave-curl as long as she dries it correctly (she also sleeps with it braided so she doesn't catch it)

>>10078036
hm i'll definitely look into the curly girl method! i've tried the deva-curl one and it just made my hair feel oiler than before. maybe that's a transitional thing though? im concerned about the not using shampoo at all bit in there. i dont see anything other than conditioner recommended?

>>10078022
The other anons gave you good advice. A bit more from me would be to find a silicone/dimethicone free conditioner and use it only below your chin. Don't go near your scalp with it. You can also try using oils (argan, coconut, jojoba) on the ends to replace conditioner entirely. If your shampoo is gentle enough you'll find that you don't need to work so hard to replace moisture that's been stripped out.

>>10078048
You don't have to go conditioner-only if you tend to get a bit oily, you can do conditioner-shampoo-condition or scalp only washes. Scrunch-drying, plopping, avoiding sulfates/silicones, and protecting your hair when you sleep are also important. My hair is permed rather than being naturally curly so I get oily roots. My routine looks more like the 'wavy' guide here, but I do a roots-only shampoo midweek otherwise I look like an oil slick up top.

>>10078068
thank you so much! my p
bangs get super oily too so i couldnt imagine not using any shampoo!

Does anyone know of a Depilatory for facial hair that is good for extremely sensitive skin? I have a very moley face that I can't use a razor on and so far the hair removal creams and powders I have tried have left my face a complete wreck afterwards

I finally started a regular skincare routine for the first time in my life a couple months ago and am pleasantly surprised to already see changes.
I've dealt with acne my entire life (I had tried SO many different treatments before) and now I've only been getting a few small pimples here and there that I usually get rid off fairly easily with a spot treatment of salicylic acid.
I'm waiting on a better face cleanser, moisturizer and a few other things in the mail, to slowly replace all the old supermarket grade stuff I used to use.
My current routine includes cleasing, toning, a niacinamide formula to attempt to fade the scars of a lifetime of acne, salicylic acid spot treatment, moisturizer and UV screen.

While my acne has greatly improved, I'm now concerned with getting rid of the very visible pore appearance on my nose area and tackling very fine lines that are beginning to appear on my forehead now that I'm hitting 26. Anyone have products they recommend for this or a specific regimen that worked for them?
For years I thought my skin would never get better and gave up on trying to get better, just covered everything with makeup when I went out. Now that I see I was wrong and have improved so much in such a small amount of time, I'm open to everything and want to preserve my face for as long as possible.
Any informative articles to read are also greatly appreciated, I'm really trying to educate myself.
Thank you!

>>10078290
You can't permanent shrink pores, but you can get the sebum out of them and cause them to be less noticeable.

I and a lot of other people use this as a guide: https://fiftyshadesofsnail.com/2015/03/28/how-to-shrink-pores-temporarily-plus-3-pore-myths/

>>10078290
For fine lines definitely get yourself onto a retinoid.

Do any of those skincare products even actually... work? Maybe it's the povertyfag inside me but I can't help but be wary of consumable items that cost more than $20 which you're expected to buy frequently.

>>10078913
They work for me. But they might not work as much as you would like them to, for that price point. Beauty has always kinda been a sort of luxury, in a way.

>>10078918
In your opinion, are the expensive products worth the cost?

What products would you consider "essential" and what can be ignored? It's all so overwhelming to me. I can't really imagine buying the... moisturizer, toner, multiple different serums, lord knows what else, and you have to do so much trial and error shit too.

>>10078913
Most of my skincare items are under $10, and I only have to buy them once or twice a year. I probably spend about $100 a year on skincare, which seems quite reasonable.

>>10078913
That $20 product lasts at least 3 months
>>10078929
Oil cleanser, second cleanser, moisturizer.

Products stop being better past a certain price range. That's why K-beauty and J-beauty is so raved, since they pack a lot of punch in their modest price point.

Alright gulls, I have this kind of skin, pigmentation and pore problems. What product should I try next?

>>10078934
It's dependent on your skin, but things like moisturizer are essential. If you have oily skin, then toners are essential. Skincare isn't really something that you use for a few weeks and everything magically fixes. It's more of a maintenance thing like a car. You can neglect your skin like some people with cars, but you will have to deal with the problems at some point.

Skincare can be trial and error because you discover what your skin needs and lacks as you go. You rarely start out knowing it. Usually people start with acne and/or rough skin and find out why their skin is like that.
As a start you should use a suitable cleanser and moisturizer that suits your skin sunscreen. The rest is dependent on how healthy you want your skin to be.
So, if you don't want to use those "extras", you don't have to, but they do serve a purpose.
I have dry skin with large pores, dark undereye circles, and minor breakouts. I use a water and oil cleanser, heavy moisturizer, shiseido undereye cream, facial oil, bha aha masks.

>>10078936
BHA/AHA
You need to exfoliate

>>10078934
>>10078936
So I shouldn't be viewing my roommate's spending habits as something to go off of? She drops $50-80+ on single items what seems like monthly or bimonthly, and I've found that kind of intimidating. Looking around products don't really seem that cheap. She says I have all these issues with my skin but I'm not seeing anything personally.

>>10078948
I have dry and flaky skin and occasional break outs, and my roommate said the pores on my nose look big but I don't know what constitutes as large. They don't seem that bad. Do I just need to go to Sephora and see what products they recommend?

Also, so cleansers are good and really work?

>>10078929
In my opinion, in order of priority:
>sunscreen
>cleanser
>moisterizer
then
>toner
>serum/essence
>stuff for whatever specific shit you want to target

My current sunscreen costs like what? $8 from Amazon? And my current cleanser costs like $13 from Amazon? I can use those generously for like 6-8 months. The basics are pretty affordable. Like what >>10078936 said, after a certain price range, the increase in benefits is probably still there but insignificant imo.

It's more in the serum/essence or products that target specific problems where the general price goes up and I'm willing to drop more money. I think it's worth it I'm big on the idea of prevention > cure in terms of health (and skincare is a form of caring for your health). Whatever I spend to prevent the problem or fix the problem in its early stages will be a whole lot cheaper than trying to fix the problem after it has already occurred (wrinkles, sagging, etc.)

>>10078948
I tried CosRx AHA & BHA liquids and The Ordinary's masque and both doesn't do any shit.

>>10078953
>>10078960
Asian skincare is pretty flexible. Western skincare has some catching up to do in that respect. How much can you budget for it? What do you think is a reasonable price to pay for skincare?

Also for your skin type, I would definitely encourage using more moisturizer. Cleanser would help deal with the flakiness, though if you have dry skin, perhaps cleansing once a day would be enough (as opposed to the morning/night people usually recommend in general guides). I don't know what your pores actually look like so I can't really say anything about them.

>>10078960
I don't really go to sephora for skincare. I have Blue Tansy, but I like the resurfacing mask from peach&lily better since it's more "potent." Price wise, they're pretty much the same, but you don't need to use much, so it's not a thing you need to buy often. I use the mizon black snail cream. It's not that inexpensive, and I go through it every 2 months. The resurfacing masks keep me from getting break outs and from getting too dry.

I don't think you need to be especially picky with cleansers as long as they don't damage your skin. I use a cleanser from skinfood which was $12, and a coconut oil based cleanser.

Retinoid and Winter has my sensitive dry skin wrecked. I usually use this lotion with really good results, but I need something richer. Any suggestions?

>>10078969
Ya, they're both similar to Blue Tansy, which is pretty weak. I use it more as a daily lighter exfoliate, and the peach&lily one weekly.
When I started using it, my skin was already pretty good, but you need to use it daily for a week. You might just see the top layer of your skin "soften," that means you need to rub that layer off.

>>10078977
Cosrx moisturisers have been really good to my dry, sensitive skin. I think the ceramide cream is the most moisturising but the snail cream is better in winter as an occlusive moisturiser.

>>10078982
The Ordinary's masque is pretty harsh. It states maximum usage of twice a week

>>10078982

Pretty sure you're only supposed to use AHA twice weekly at most.

>>10078999
I forgot that the Ordinary's is 30%, ya it seems pretty harsh given that they're usually 10-15%.
>>10079006
Unless you're using 30%, the first week you use it daily, and then after that weekly. You don't have to, its just recommended for if you're using a less potent one and hardly ever exfoliate.

I forgot to mention with using them, don't use it with niacinamide, and use retinols on a different day.

>>10073048

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>>10078372
I know it's not possible to shrink them, I just wondered if anyone had tips to make them less noticeable like you said! Thank you so much for the article, it's really informative. I actually have one of the items mentioned in it arriving in the mail, so I'm excited to try it!

>>10078629
Gonna have to do some more research on retinoids then. Any brand you'd recommend? Thank you!

>>10078929
If dark circles are a concern, Shiseido is 100% worth the cost. Their eye brightening serum has totally lightened my under eye circles (took about 3 weeks to really notice the huge difference). My eye circles are not hereditary though, just due to lack of sleep and age.

>>10077713
Wouldn't looking at the UV index for the day be the best indicator? When I look at the UV index and it's a 1 and I'm just going to drive to school for 15 minutes and sit in a dark classroom I'm not putting on sunscreen.

>>10079261
You should be wearing sunscreen anyway. I don't know why so many anons in here are opposed to it. It takes 10 seconds to put on sunscreen, and it will guarantee your skin to be better in the long run.

How to deal with thin hair in lolita? I think all the products I've tried just made my hair more thin. I also want to use hair oil to make it look nicer but, am worried it will lose volume if I use hair oil. Pic unrelated, just like seeing lolitas without hime cut sometimes.

>>10079265
>it will guarantee your skin to be better in the long run
sunscreen can also be bad for your skin. it irritates the skin on my face and gives me pimples. i've tried lots of different ones. why use if i spend less than 2 hours a day outside?

>>10079479
Okay? You still need to find one that works for you. Just because you haven't found one that works with your skin doesn't mean sunscreen is bad. And two hours is LOTS of time to be out without sunscreen. Even being by a window, you should have it on.

>>10079302
I agree that it’s nice to see lolita without the hime cut but I think hime is one of the best cuts for thin straight hair. It doesn’t really look good with thick hair.

How do I get rid of sebaceous filaments on my nose. When u use foundation it lights up with dots. Nose strips and face scrubs do nothing

>>10079523
I actually started using a cold cream for washing my face and it has basically made my sebaceous filaments disappear, believe it or not.

>>10079484
I said it can be bad for you. Sunscreen has done more visible damage to my skin than the sun. Nobody in England wears sunscreen in winter. I guess that's why we're all ugly.

>>10079547
You should give Asian sunscreens a try. Western sunscreen tend to be very heavy and clog the skin.

>>10077697
>the most effective way to prevent/delay wrinkles is limiting UV exposure on your face
The most effective way to limit wrinkles is to have the right genes. Even if you use the best sunscreen ever, you will still get wrinkles in the same places your mom/dad has them.

>>10079302
Hair oil makes your hair more thin

>>10079547
Seconding the person who says you're probably using the wrong type of sunscreen if it's breaking you out. Pretty much all Western drugstore ones give me awful acne, I had to go through about 4 different Japanese/Korean ones before I found one that didn't. England in winter is pretty overcast and wet, and the UVI is not too high. If, like most of the UK, you have an indoor job and spend most of the daylight hours in winter commuting or under an umbrella, sunscreen probably isn't necessary (as opposed to somewhere that is snowy but clear so you're getting both the sunlight and reflected light from the snow) however if you are outside in summer, there's not a great reason to go without, especially since damage from UV exposure is cumulative.

>>10079559
Yeah but you can't change your genetics, you can only modify environmental exposures. So the most effective way for any one individual, short of genetic modification in utero, is minimising UV exposure, smoking, and even thinking about your predominant facial expressions (there's a reason they're called 'frown lines' and 'smile lines' and botox is used to help prevent deeper wrinkles if you can afford it)

>>10079547
Pimples are not visible damage. It just means the sunscreens you have currently tried don't work with your skin type. It'd be the same as if I tried a handful of cleansers, had all of them break me out, and then declare that soap is evil. Sunscreen isn't bad for you! You are allowing actual damage to happen to your skin by not wearing it. I live in Canada and barely anyone I know wears sunscreen in the winter, either, but that doesn't mean I'm the wrong one for doing so.

>>10079522
nayrt but damn, really? i'm planning on getting a hime cut but my hair is super thick. it's nearly perfectly straight on its own, i just have a lot of it.

>>10079302
>I also want to use hair oil
why would you put oil in your hair??

>>10079302
Oil implies silicons or natural fatty acids (e.g. argan oil). Those will weigh your hair down which is the opposite of what you want. You need hair products with methylated polycarbons, which give sleekness and shine but, at a molecular level, are much much lighter than silicon. They're somewhat new to the hair product scene, but I think a lot more brands will start using them. Living Proof is the only brand off the top of my head that I know that uses them in place of silicons, but I know there are other brands I just can't remember them.

Search "split ends" or "silicon alternatives" on https://thebeautybrains.com/ I remember reading several suggestions on there before.

There's a beauty store near my work that's liquidating all its stocks before closing and everything is 60% off. I've been wanting to improve my routine beyond just cleansing and moisturizing in the morning, so I grabbed a shitload of Sanoflore products because I love the brand. I probably went overboard, but damn, they smell and feel nice as fuck.

Next step is trying some of this AHA/BHA stuff, but I don't feel like I know enough about it to confidently pick a product.

>>10079663
I meant frizzy/curly thick hair desu, as long as it’s straight it should look good.

>>10079664
different anon and probably not relevant, but If you don't have straight hair, hair oil is a must since oil doesn't travel all the way down the hair strands. All i know is that if i went without, my hair would be crispy.

>>10079673
Nayrt but how do you know if it has silicon in it? I looked for it on a webshop and I got L'Oréal Source Essentielle as a result but it only lists two ingredients.

I have really thin and wavy hair but it's frizzy too.

>>10079674
Remember to only introduce one new product into your routine every two weeks. I hope you enjoy all your new goodies!

>>10079720
Yeah, it's gonna be hard to refrain from putting on all this cool new stuff at once, but it's for the best. Hopefully nothing breaks me out !

I've got dry flaky skin that shows up after every time I shower. This only started happening this year for some reason. I'm using lukewarm/warm water and not applying any soap or cleaning products to my face when I shower, just rinsing it. Any suggestions on what products to use to keep my face moisturized? I've tried Vaseline and Lubriderm but that hasn't really fixed my issue.

>>10080033
I had the same issue and was so desperate that I tried everything. Best thing so far has been jergen's all purpose face cream. It's a cold cream, and not super fancy, but it freaking works and basically shrunk my pores/got rid of my sebaceous filaments, too. I just got ponds cold cream today to try it out, but I like the jergens better right now. It was weird to get used to, but I love it now. I'm going to get some more natural cold cream as soon as I find some I think sounds good, but the shop I want to try is out of stock atm. ugh.

So, after you put your moisturizer, how long you wait until you put your primer down? My moisturizer just takes way too long to dry.

>>10079685
Which product? Their UK online store doesn't list silicone in any of the products, if you scroll down it lists what the cleansing agents and conditioning agents are. It is worth bearing in mind that 'no-silicone' is more of a recommendation than a rule - not all silicones are created equally and haircare, like skincare, can be very individual. I use a conditioning spray that has apo-dimethicone in it which is a non water soluble silicone and therefore "bad", but it doesn't cause build up and seems to actually reduce damage to my ends because the coating helps protect them until my next wash.

>>10079302
Volume strategies depend on your hair type. Do you have coarse strands and not a lot of hair? Hair that is both fine and thin? Is it straight, frizzy, curly?

>>10080033
I get flaky cheeks - when they get bad, I barely pat my skin dry then use hyaluronic acid serum, the Laneige water sleeping mask, and then sometimes Aquaphor ointment over that.

>>10080077
You might be using too much moisturizer. You're supposed to wait ~5min before primer.

>>10080083
She named the product already

>>10080033
> I'm using lukewarm/warm water

that might be a problem. try using cool or cold water. whenever i leave hot water on my skin to air dry it becomes very noticeably dry. if it's too cold where you are, ending your shower with a brief cold rinse could help.
but why no soap though?? might also be another big problem

>>10080083
>I get flaky cheeks - when they get bad, I barely pat my skin dry

have you tried not patting dry at all? a dermatologist recommended i dont dry off with a towel at all and just apply moisutrizers/product on top of the water and let it soak in. i've had fantastic improvements with this method, although it takes forever to air dry.

>>10080127
Source Essentielle is a line of products....There's like 3 shampoos, conditioners and some treatments in that line...

>>10080479
do they have multiple hair oils?

>>10080482
Yes.

>>10080489
I just looked it up, only two in total

>>10080467
I hear that soap strips the face of its oils. Does it not matter if I use a moisterizer afterwards? I have perpetually dry skin so I don't want to make it any dryer than it already is.

>>10080467
>but why no soap though?? might also be another big problem
There's no need to use soap on your face unless you're actually dirty, and there's no soap that doesn't have the potential to mess up your skin.

>>10080033

You'd probably want a thicker cream with moisturising components. As far as I know Vaseline is good for keeping whatever moisture you have in, but it's more barrier than moisturiser. Look into Cerave products with hyaluronic acid in it, and avoid alcohol containing products. I've found that even ethyl alcohol can leech a lot of whatever moisture I put back into my skin. Use a vey gentle cleanser with hyaluronic acid - I can personally recommend the Hado-Labo foaming wash with hyalruonic acid as a good start. The Cerave wash with hyaluronic acid in it is another good one, which personally made my skin too greasy but would probably work in your case. Another product to use would be a moisturising toner such as the Aloe toner by Secret Key, something with a lot of moisturising components and not so much water in it (since water can evaporate leaving the skin dryer).

For me, I live in an extremely dry environment too, and humidifiers or a humidified environment can do a lot to lessen flaky skin. Think about getting a humidifier for the house since it will lessen the air leeching moisture off your skin.

If you want to get fancy and do a multiple step regimen like me, I cannot recommend the Ordinary's 'Buffet' enough. Just 1-2 drops does wonders over a week for hydrating the skin.

>>10080492
Don't use soap - the pH is not formulated for the skin, and it can strip the skin of oils that can be good for it. Use a facial cleanser instead.

>>10080499
>As far as I know Vaseline is good for keeping whatever moisture you have in, but it's more barrier than moisturiser.
That makes a lot of sense! I'll look into your recommendations. Thank you very much!

>>10080499
>Don't use soap - the pH is not formulated for the skin, and it can strip the skin of oils that can be good for it. Use a facial cleanser instead.

what the fug

i use both soap and cleanser though and my skin has been getting a lot better even since i switched to charcoal soap

>>10076149
BHA = Stridex pads. If you can find any kind of pad or formula that's 2% salicylic acid and is alcohol-free, that's all you need. I feel like this is a seriously underrated source of BHA while being cheap, effective, and at almost everyone's fingertips.

>>10080534

I have no idea how chemistry works but my guess is that if you are using a facial cleanser after soap, it may restore some pH. If you switched to a charcoal soap, that may also help since I'm guessing it's specifically a facial soap, which should be more formulated for the skin. Soap generally should not be used on the face though unless it specifically says so.

>>10080589
>If you switched to a charcoal soap, that may also help since I'm guessing it's specifically a facial soap, which should be more formulated for the skin

i'm using this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075BMHP2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

>>10080588
>at almost everyone's fingertips

If you're American.

Hi, selfposting my eyes because I don't know what this problem is called. I was under the impression for the longest time that these wrinkles were called crow's feet, but today I found out that's if they're around the outer corners of your eye, not the inner.

So /cgl/, what are these kinds of wrinkles called? If they even have a name?

They're more or less always present on my face, but more pronounced when I drink and sleep too little. I've come to accept them, but can't deny I'd be nice to know how to treat them better. My skin has always been in the shitty league of atopic dermatitis, so right now the only facial creams I use is my urea-containing lotion and sporadically my immunosuppressive tacrolimus ointment. Sorry if today's pic looks oily, I put lotion on right before taking the picture.

>>10081103
following
sorry I can't help you, me from another time line

>>10080606
gee, I wonder what the internet is.

>>10081103
omg, it's you. lol. i knew you were a chan

>>10081114
I prefer the term gull, since this board is basically all I do on 4chan(nel.) Feel free to hit me up and/or talk about /cgl/ antics next time we meet, anon-chan!

>>10081112
If we're talking about using the internet, Paula's Choice, CosRX, The Ordinary, etc are all just as easily accessible.

>>10081103
they are just under eye wrinkles. Most of the time with young (and youngish) people they worsen because of dehydration. A good eye cream can help along with staying hydrated, some people find lymphatic massage, ultrasonic massages, and ice rollers can help depuff and reduce the appearance of them too.

>>10081103
I know it sounds stupid, but make sure youre drinking enough water. like >>10081128 said, they do worsen with dehydration and water keeps your skin plump. It won't get rid of them, but one of the best ways to hydrate your skin is through drinking. moisturizers help, but they can really only do so much. most people are super dehydrated these days and don't even know it. drink water. coffee and sodas and other things might quench your thirst but they also dehydrate you further.

>>10081103
They're just undereye wrinkles. Since you've got atopic dermatitis the best thing to do would be to ask your doctor if you can safely use other treatments there. Aside from the things you already notice like hydration and sleep, retinol, laser resurfacing and sometimes IPL can help

>>10081103
How are you just now finding out that crows feet only mean the wrinkles at the outer corner of the eye? I thought that was pretty common knowledge.

>>10081279
ESL.

>>10081208
>>10081132
>>10081128
>Under eye wrinkles
I won't deny I was hoping for a fancier name. Crow's feet is at least a little bit affectionate. But thank you all for replying with advice, both big and small! Massages and ice treatment sounds fun, and laser is sci-fi as fuck. I'll ask my doctor if it's plausible for my skin on my next appointment, which luckily is fairly soon. Drinking more water is however the most direct and concrete change to make in my "skincare routine" and I'm looking forward to it. Water is pretty tasty, if you ask me.

>>10081110
Stay hydrated, fellow dermatitis-anon. Together we'll smooth out these under eye wrinkles.

Anyone have recommendations for white mascara?

Should I wear sunscreen if the UV index is 1?

Can you use a heated eyelash curler with fake lashes?

>>10075790
skinfood has a pineapple peeling gel that is a low-impact chemical exfoliator and pretty affordable. i use it twice a week

for the high impact i use the drunk elephant babyfacial with aha, it's very concentrated so you should only have it on up to 20 minutes at a time and follow up with serum and moisturizer

>>10083692
Yes.

>>10083692
No, I start at 3

My skin is starting to get wrinkles I'm 27 and want to try a skin peel , I'm most sensitive about the lines forming on my neck anyone else with similar conserns or advice ?

Does anyone here have experience with pic related? My normal moisturizer hasn't been enough for this winter; so I just recently bought the regular water gel, and while it's definitely helped with "long term" dryness, I absolutely have to use it alongside my normal lotion after washing my face. If i use it alone, it seems to do nothing in the moment and my face is tight and dry as if I used nothing. Would the gel-cream be enough on its own you think?

>>10083849
You can use a lot of the same things that have been recommended up thread - retinoids, AHAs, moisturizer, sunscreen, and if needed IPL and laser resurfacing.

>>10083810
If you don't heat it up too much then yes, but it may not do that much to the fake lashes and too hot runs the risk of melting/scorching etc. Usually I would curl my lashes then put fake lashes on, as most fake lashes are reasonably curled already.

>>10083692
Sunscreen is a good habit to get into so I would say yes - however if the UV index is <3 I don't worry about applying it to all exposed skin, just my face because it's part of my daily routine at this point.

>>10083948
I use a gel cream pretty similar to this one (Clinique), but it's because I have very, very oily skin. Gels like this are good for if you're dehydrated or oily, so being both, it allows me to moisturize without adding more oil. But if your skin is dry, it probably wouldn't do much. There are better things for helping long-term dryness. Do you use a hydrating toner?

what can I do about super deep, big acne on my chin?

I have combination skin, with both sensitive red skin and oily T-zone. my only pimples seems to be on my chin and cheeks. I get really enormous pimples on my chin (cystic?), and they seem to pop up over night. I'll have a clear chin the evening before, and when I wake up it's already huge. They stay for almost 2 weeks most of the time. What's the best way to get rid of them? I don't have pimples often enough to incorporate it into my skincare (+ products for acne makes my skin go lizard skin-y and dry).
Does those acne patches actually work, and which ones are the best? Or should I start to try to incorporate some anti acne stuff into my skincare?

>>10084357
In what position do you sleep in? (Back, side, stomach)

>>10084364
side is usually my go to, but I've heard that I turn a lot in my sleep too.

>>10084357
Clean your sheets

>>10084365
Side used to be my go-to as well, and I has a simmilar problem. Try to train yourself to sleep on your back to avoid your chin from rubbing into your pillows/sheets, it makes a big difference.

>>10084368
That's bad for your hair though

>>10084373
Get silk pillowcases or wrap a silk scarf around your hair

>>10084357
These are the only pimples I get, always when I get a cold. I've heard tea tree oil works well, but can be drying.

What I've always done is use warm compresses made of chamomile and lavender tea bags. Make your tea then just plop the hot/warm bag on your pimple instead of tossing it. Do that 2-3 times a day (I like to do 2 at night). Then take some peppermint essential oil and place it on your pimple before bed.

Warm compresses help with pain/swelling
Chamomile is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial
Lavender is antibacterial
Peppermint oil is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial and will also help "dry it out" (bring it to a head, maybe).

While this isn't going to make them disappear overnight, it will dramatically help with redness, swelling and pain and make it so that you can cover the pimples with makeup more easily. They will either come to a head or slowly go away. I'm sure you know this, but don't fuck with it unless there's a visible white head to pop.

>>10084382
Tbh I really want silk pillowcases but they're so expensive, it just doesn't seem worth it. It doesn't help that I can only find them as part of a set with silk duvet cover.

>>10084389
You can also do that with warm honey instead of tea. It's sticky so you can leave it on a while.

>>10084357
I used to have biggass pimples appear from night to day and acne products really dried me up. I put salicylic acid on the bitches now and they calm down fairly quickly and just fade. Any dryness is nothing a nice moisturizer wont fix, and even so, it never made my skin anywhere near as dry as all the acne-specific stuff I've tried before.

>>10084397
Satin would be fine

My lip has chapped right in two from the cold and no matter how much lip balm I put on it, it splits again. Do

>diagnosed with facial eczema
>extremely flaky everywhere constantly
>tried cleaning up my diet, no improvement
>tried sleeping with new soft covers every single night, no improvement
>tried no skincare, different levels of skincare, etc., no improvement
>high doses of vitamin supplements etc., no improvement

I'm at the end of my rope, can't figure out if anything will help my skin or if I'm doomed to suffer.

>>10084462
Have you tried... Medication and/or topical medicated creams?

>>10084450
A lot of lip balms have preservatives that contribute to this. For now I'd suggest using neosporin to heal the cut. After it is healed you can use a vitamin E or cocoa butter stick.

>>10084462
If you're diagnosed already, why didn't your doctor prescribe you any steroid or immunosuppressive creams?

I'm eye-wrinkle anon up-thread, and my atopic dermatitis (doctor name for my particular eczema) had me living like you do for most of my teen years. I woke up with a face cracked to shreds, and when I touched it dead flakes fell off like snow. Always dry, always ugly, I basically had scales like a dragon. Then there was the rest of my body, but for your sake I'm keeping to the face. It got under control when I got prescribed heavy drugs to suppress it. They actually hurt less to use than the other creams and lotions I had tried beforehand. Protopic is my facial saviour, and that's mostly immunosuppressive. Right now I'm free from virtually all my dry skin thanks to the next step, light chemotherapy by eating some Methotrexate pills once a week. They impair my production of a certain protein, so that my skin stops overproducing dead, dry and flaky skin. Now I'm smooth enough to pass for a functioning normal human, instead of a reptilian overlord.

Forgive my blog post, but what I'm trying to say is that there's hope. All of the hope lies in prescription drugs and steroids. If your doctor doesn't think you need it, get a new doctor. Eczema is the absolute worst.

>Pic related to how I used to feel way back when

>>10083997
I'm realizing now that the "long term dryness" is probably my skin being dehydrated on top of actually dry, which the gel is helping with, oops. I actually totally cut toner out of my routine a while ago because I realized it wasn't helping my skin, but I didn't know there were different kinds. I'll look into ones more suited for my skin, Thanks for the info anon!

Okay so I'm dumb and clueless, and if anyone helps me, I really appreciate it
I'm looking for some makeup:
Blue tone pink blush
Blue-ish purple highlighter, bonus points for holographic
Blue tone pink lip color
If you have a good one of any of those you can recommend, I would really appreciate it, thank you

>>10084531
>tfw I know exactly where this pic comes from
Excellent taste in reactions anon

>>10084450
I get a lot of cracking of my lips from accutane and use Aquaphor + 1% hydrocortisone cream

>>10084462
Seconding anon who said go to the damn doctor and get actual medicated creams for this.

>>10084750
Bitterlacebeauty has a highlight called Sugar Spun which looks like blue toned lavender/lilac on me. Life in Plastic may be closer to what you want depending on how blue or pink you like your purple (on special for $5)
In terms of blue toned pinks I have a really nice bright pink from Sugarpill, but I've seen a few from colourpop as well if you are on a budget. Their swatches can be a bit odd so just look for one that's described as blue toned pink then Google for actual swatches.
I don't really use blush - I just end up using eyeshadow palettes if I don't want to be completely sparkly

>>10084397
you can just find a real silk scarf at goodwill, clean it up, and tie it around your pillow instead of investing in a whole case

Thoughts on Brandon Truaxe death? Is it possible that they really WERE out to get him after all?

>>10085493
>they
it's ok, you can say jews on this board

>>10085539
back to your containment board.

Does anyone know some cute vintage/50s hairstyle tutorials that look good with lolita? I want to keep my straight hime cut bangs but I'm going to a 50s themed weddings

>>10085930
Don’t do a Lucy. Fuller styles with more hair down look better with lolita. Look up the ways teen girls did their hair in the 50s. Something like Audrey’s signature pony with a ribbon around the base might look nice.

>>10085945
Agreed. Musch easier to do and looks much cuter and less OTT.

>>10085930
Or something like this is also nice and doesn't take much effort.

>>10085945
What's a lucy?

So I'm visiting Singapore and I want to invest in some asian skincare products but I have no idea where to even start as I've never had a skincare routine before. Are there any simple guides to help me figure out what I need?

>>10086256
r/AsianBeauty will have everything you need to know

>>10085961
you best be joking

>>10086256
Singaporean here. Retail pharmacy offering going to suck and overpriced. If you don't have a permanent address, I suggest you hit retail stores of beauty brands.

Keep in mind Singapore is humid as fuck, so your current routine may/may not work if your climate differs.

>>10085539
by jews you mean mental instability and bipolar disorder right

>>10084357
whenever i get a deep cyst my means of treating it is like:
> hot compress until it comes to a head
> lance the sucker at night
> stick a hydrocolloid bandage over it
> replace the bandage as needed when it fills up
generally they'll be gone within 3 days

What are your thoughts on this one? I recently bought it but I haven't seen much change in my skin, though I know it can take some time. I've been applying it once a day by night but I've read some people apply it twice a day, so I was wondering if that would give me better results.

>>10086451
I use this product in my nightly routine. Make sure you wait 20 minutes or so before your next step so the acids can work, otherwise your other products might be altering the pH of them and leaving it less effective.

>>10086451
I've used this, and also have a lot of experience with acids in general. This isn't made to exfoliate your skin, it's for balancing the pH and preparing your skin for actual AHA & BHA. If you're looking for results the way an acid will give you results, you're not really going to see anything. I used it when I lived somewhere for a few months that had really hard water that messed up the pH of my skin really bad and broke me out, so I would use this on a cotton pad, wait 15-20 min, then apply glycolic acid to exfoliate, and it really helped. When I moved away though, I stopped using it, and it was fine.

So basically, make sure you're using it for the right reasons, and not as a chemical exfoliant.

How do I baby's first weeb makeup? I have been playing with Kawaii Pateen video tutorials but any other suggestions would be great. Magazines are okay, but less clear to me than videos.

>>10086466
Thanks, anon. I actually never know how much to wait before applying my next step so this is very helpful.

>>10086493
Damn, I actually had no idea this wasn't strong enough to exfoliate, I figured it was since it does contain glycolic acid but I guess it's not a strong enough concentration. Thanks for the info, though!

>>10086502
It really depends on how much you can makeup already. Being able to do basics like eyeliner, mascara, a good matte base, and subtle highlight/contour as appropriate for your facial structure is important. If I already sound like I'm speaking a different language Wayne Goss has a million videos on the absolute basics.
Make sure you've figured out your eye shape and depth and then how to adapt tutorials to this (e.g. on a hooded eye makeup will often seem to disappear, on a monolid it's kinda hard to define a 'crease'). If you're Asian, Bunbun makeup did a good tutorial on different types of Asian eye (aka not just monolids) and how makeup placement differs which is a lot more specific than how most bloggers/MUAs look at "Asian" eyes. Otherwise generically searching for eyeshadow for different eye shapes should help.
Japanese makeup tends to be a lot softer and less defined than what's currently popular on instagram, and often applied with a lighter hand. I generally use magazine scans or finished makeup looks as reference points, so can't really help you with specific youtube videos.

Asking here. My armpits always smell awful, like an onion-y smell. I eat a healthy diet (maybe 3 onions a month), shower daily, not fat, don't sweat, and keep shaved. I'm sick of it. I've tried multiple deodorants, recently been using a combination of tea tree oil and (some sort of fancy natural) deodorant, still doesn't help. The pits of my shirts start stinking 2 hours into my day. What do?

>>10087979
Are you sure you're eating healthy? I had the same onion problem but as soon as I started to reduce the amount of carbs I ate, my sweat almost became completely odorless.

>>10087979
Also use anti-perspirant, roll-ons are the best. Deo hardly worked for me too.

>>10087983
I eat almost no carbs at all. Fish/meat/eggs/dairy, fruit, vegetables, tea. All homemade.
>>10087984
didn't know there was a difference.

>>10087985
could be the dairy, try switching things around in your diet and see if it improves? Also, are you on any medications? I know when I started on antidepressants it changed the way I smell, not in a problematic way but it could be a cause

>>10087986
Absolutely no meds, and when I stopped eating dairy for over a month there was no change.
Is it bad to just put lavender oil on my pits?

>>10087988
careful with essential oils, you can give yourself chemical burns with them

>>10087988
Yes that's bad

>>10087985
Low carb diets are known for making you smell bad

Anyone here ever gotten Exilis on your face? Looking at that instead of fillers

>>10087988
Fellow smelly anon here, something I've found that helps is using soaps that specifically claim to be antibacterial. I use dial bar soap and it works well for me. I also use this specific kind of deodorant even though I'm a girl. It is the only deodorant that works all day on me (and I've tried so many kinds), so maybe give it a try if you haven't already. It's cheap.

Also, whenever I eat anything smelly like onions or garlic it comes out of my skin the next day, so you might just have to try to reduce the amount of fragrant foods you eat as much as that sucks.

Is there anything besides fillers that could help reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds? Would retinol help? Just wondering if there might be a less expensive solution out there.

i'm brown skinned, i have like this weird discoloration on my butt, my body is mostly rianna colored, but my ass is lupita nyongo colored

idk how to fix this, or why its like this in the first place.

I also have discoloration on the underside of my chin and my cheeks, from acne scarring

please help!!!

>>10088295
TCA skin peels for the scars. If you have hyperpigmentation there is nothing you can do about it.

>>10088326
TCA skin peels okay thanks!!
>if you have hyperpigmentation theres is nothing you can do about it
Wtf are you serious? Fuck

>>10088348
I'm in the same boat as you. Just gotta wear foundation and treat your skin right and wait for it to fade.

>>10088348
I think there are microneedling treatments but they're not commonplace at all and probably cost a fortune

>>10088348
Doesn't Vitamin C serum help with hyperpigmentation?

>>10088664
This. Don't listen to those other anons, vit c is good for hyperpigmentation (especially acne related, which I'm assuming is PIH).

Anyone here who ever tried going NoPoo and can share their experiences?

I tried it a couple of years ago and suddenly after two weeks while washing my hair I realized that its texture was completely different, limp, thin and overly elastic. I stopped immediately but I've been having massive hair loss ever since. It really sucks cause I used to have a lot of thick hair, and now I'm noticeably balding at age 22. I can't explain this for the life of me.

any advice for dark circles! using some random eye cream from the body shop but i’d like any advice

i was bedridden for two weeks and now my hair is all one big mat. is there anything i can do or will i just have to chop it off?

>>10088785
Get yourself a really good detangling oil or cream and wet your hair in a small sections, use a wide tooth comb and detangling brush, and try and do it bit by bit. Once you have detangled one bit from the mat, braid it so it can't remat. There will probably be some bits that you need to cut out but not the whole lot.

>>10088780
I hate to break it to you, but there is no be all end all solution for dark circles. The best thing to do is test a bunch of random eye creams, sleep well and drink water. Even so, dark circles can happen for reasons besides sleep deprivation. Lastly, dark circles are often genetic and so no matter what you do, you are stuck with them.

>>10088797
>detangling brush
these are the worst, get pic related

>>10088803
>>10088780
You can get injections under your eyes, they look great if you go to someone who knows their stuff but they're quite expensive, when I looked into them prices started at $350 in my area

>>10088780
Shiseido eye brightening cream has a noticeable impact on my dark circles - they're definitely lighter than before I started using the cream (took about 3 weeks of daily use to really notice the difference)

Aside from that, full coverage concealer. I use Tarte Shape Tape and Too Faced Born This Way, which are kind of the staple full-coverage concealers nowadays. Tarte's is totally matte, the Too Faced one is slightly more dewy. Both completely mask whatever is underneath them, pimples, dark circles, you name it

>>10087983
>natural deodorant
yikes, well stop doing that.

Use a clinical antiperspirant at night (you can buy them everywhere now, including super markets and drug stores). I like Dry Idea a lot. The Dove brand works well too, but it's pricy for how much you get IMO.

Then use a scented deodorant in the morning, like you would use normal deo. The ones >>10088032 recommended are great.

>get dark spots all over my body and arms
>go to GP, says it's consistent with exczema in winter b/c dry and cold weather
>boss at work notices my dark spots this week
>she's a 50-something chinese malaysian, but looks greaglt for her age
>starts recommending me shit
>shows me a flyer for enzyme pills that are $800 plus shipping from malaysia
>swears by it, says her family and even her 80 yo mother are doing great
>tell her i need to check with my doctor first but o know she will ask me about it in the future

she's a genuinely nice person so im not afraid of getting scammed. but she has really nice skin and i'm afraid i will drop that money just to try it and it wont do anything for me (or at best conflict with my other meds). also im people pleaser and it doesnt help she's my boss.

on the other hand my mother tried getting me into all sorts of word-of-mouth recommended products and they usually did nothing or irritated my skin. i'm typically hesitant to rely on word of mouth stuff unless it comes from an anonymous taiwan shadow puppet forum.

any seagulls been in this situation before?

>>10088827
Just tell her your doctor said it could interact with something you're taking. Most of those pills are a crock of shit or overpriced vitamins and it's probably just good genetics in her family.

>>10088828
>Most of those pills are a crock of shit or overpriced vitamins

that's my experience with such supplements as well. but she's so insistent on it among other things. maybe it's because im one of the few people she can casually talk with. im afraid if she' gotten so used to me already (been working for not even a year) that's she taken a personal vested interest in me. this isnt tbe first thing she's reccomended me.

>>10088803
>genetic & sleep
fuck!
>>10088807
might actually look into that a few years from now.
>>10088810
i like shiseido so i’ll try it out
ty for quick answers

I live in bumfuck nowhere and as a consequence order most beauty products online. I really want a nail polish that's a (reasonable) match for Moitie blue, but online swatches are only getting me so far and most seem too close to electric blue or navy. I would prefer a mainstream brand like OPI/China Glaze/Butter London etc. so I can add it to an order, rather than paying shipping for one random polish from an etsy company, but any recommendations are appreciated!

>>10088930
China Glaze First Mate?

>>10088811
They're deodorants without aluminum and alcohol. Antiperspirants are unhealthy for you and ruin clothes

Hey gulls,
So I washed my face with kojic acid soap, which I've been using 1-2x a week for several months now with no ill effects. Afterwards I put on a light moisturizer and applied vitamin C gel. My face turned red and started burning within a few minutes. I washed it off and put on some aloe vera, and it's still a bit burn-y feeling but residing. Is this a known reaction? What did I do wrong?

>>10088785
That's happened to me before, and it took hours to work out all the tangles. Take it one strand at a time, even one hair at a time. Imagine christmas lights that got all tangled up -- that's your hair right now. Just start gently working through it with your fingers.

>>10089005
>Antiperspirants are unhealthy for you
[citation needed]

>and ruin clothes
Which is why you wear them at night. But most of the damage from anything you put under your arms is due to wax buildup and aluminum reacting with your swear. Reduce the moisture (antiperspirant) and you eliminate the clothing damage.

>>10088785
Lots and lots of conditioner. I agree with the anon who said go slow and use fingers instead of comb.

>>10089385
Vitamin C can cause tingling, specially if it's the first time you use it, but it shouldn't go as far as to burn your face. You should check the reviews of the product to see if that happened to other people, otherwise it may that the chemicals didn't react well to the soap you applied before.

>>10089385
Vitamin C can be a bit harsh on skin. It's you paying for your sins of years of not wearing sunscreen. If you can buffer with moisturizer like Cerave and use a gentler soap like something that doesn't foam up, you should have better luck.

>>10089497
>It's you paying for your sins of years of not wearing sunscreen
Gg..! Fuck, anon, stick the knife in deeper and twist why don't you? Alright, so just add it in with moisturizer in small amounts... got it...

>>10088724
Tried it, doesn't work for me, but SLS and silicone free is pretty decent. I have straight hair that will get oily and limp without shampoo - but reducing wash frequency was definitely helpful. Did anything else change at that time? Hair loss shouldn't just be from shampoo, it's often a sign something else is up either with your scalp or your body...

Ive got a question about contact lenses ( since there is no thread about it right now and it's the closest I could found ) I have dry eyes and I was wondering if daily color lenses where better than the classic cosplay lens you can buy on pinky paradise or uniqso. I'm ready to buy some from airily world if it's any better .

>>10083948
Used this once. Didn’t really like it. I have combo oily t-zone with normal skin on cheek area. There’s just something about these gels that don’t feel as hydrating as normal moisturizers. My skin wasn’t any better with this gel than it was with any other moisturizer. T-zone still got a bit oily and cheeks felt moderately hydrated, like any normal moisturizer would leave it.If you have the means to try it out then go for it since everyone’s skin isn’t different and react differently to dif products. Otherwise I would skip unless you’re ok with an average moisturizer, nothing that wrong with it but don’t expect miracles.

>>10090155
Daily lenses are generally thinner than the regular ones, but the most important thing is whether they fit well. If you haven't been seen by an optometrist to assess your suitability for contact lenses, you really should - dry eye can put you at higher risk for corneal abrasions

>>10074957
For the record, the milia can be caused by the skincare.

>>10090487
Stop using the products causing them, genius.

>>10090496
Im not the one with the milia issue, anon. Learn to fucking read.

The anon asking about removing them is new to skincare and may not know that skincare can cause them if it is too strong for your needs. This will mostly happen around the eyes.

>>10073051
>>10073059
>>10073062
It's probably dead cuz someone ate it

Where do you gulls get your korean mask sheets? How many do you order at once usually?

I just recently found out about them and I'm in love.

>>10073155

I don't know if you're still on this thread anon but I feel for you. I had a very big chop about two years ago where I ended up with someone who wasn't my usual hairdresser and they felt the need to take off more than I requested. It was butt length, however when I pulled it around the front it barely reached breast level. I felt violated and pretty naked without my hair. Unfortunately she was temporary so I wasn't able to hand her ass to her on a platter and at the time I was in too much of a state of shock to say anything.

The upside is that my hair ended up feeling much thicker and healthier and it did motivate me to take care of my hair in its regrowth stage. I started using products without parabens, I stopped the bad habits I had before like brushing my hair when it was wet and I started to put my hair up when I went to bed or went outside when the weather wasn't great. I even revisited my childhood years and used scrunchies.

The most important thing was that I scheduled myself for a small trim every 6 months (you might need it every 3 depending on how bad your hair is) when my hair goes from being blunt and the same length to being a tapered V. Usually this becomes more apparent when you're in the shower and pull it over your shoulder to condition it.
When watching netflix I also do seek and destroy sessions for split ends every two weeks.

Also remember to make sure the ends of your hair are getting oils to them! The longer it gets the harder it is for those oils to get all the way to the tip. Some people recommend a boar bristle brush to help get it to the bottom after a few days of no washing but you'll need to make sure it isn't a synthetic blend. Argan oil does wonders or leave in conditioners can give you a leg up.

I'm nearly back at my original length and my hair looks better than it did before and it only took about two years. I know it sounds like a long time but it flew by so quickly.

>>10090785

I'm looking for a highlighter that i could use both in lolita and casual j-fashion. It's been one year since i had a crush on that iridescent diamond too faced highlighter, but it's expensive and never on sale (obviously). Nyx seems to make nice highlighters too, and since it's not something i'm going to wear everyday, nor a core part of make up, so i could go with lesser quality.

I'm also looking for a better quality blush, that I could use to do that trendy j-fashion look. Idk if too faced blushes could work for that? Which one should I go for?

>>10090829
generally i just pick up a 10-pack at ulta or tj-maxx

>>10090829
tonymoly. i do one every sunday so idk i get about 5 at a time

>>10090844
>When watching netflix I also do seek and destroy sessions for split ends every two weeks.

that's cute and hilarious

>>10090785

imagine being so unloved and spiteful that you would trash talk a lobster wearing lovingly made crocheted mittens and swater.

>>10090481
Thank you for your answer . I've seen and optimetrist for it and it's good.

>>10090829
This is so vague. What kind of ingredients are you looking for?

I'm interested in trying face tape, but what type do cosplayers use?

When I look on Amazon, the hits are for older ladies with loose skin, but my problem is more wanting to slim my chin.

>>10089471
Nayrt but I shower in the morning. Wouldn't that wash away the antiperspirant from the night before?

>>10091206

you also sweat when you sleep, probably more so in the winter.

>>10091195
I’ve seen standard medical tape being used.

>>10089385
Straight Vit C has been known to burn skin so I don’t think it’s just you. Maybe a serum of some sorts that has less harsh Vit C?

Does anyone use Dior's Dream Skin primer? Have you seen any longterm results? I got a sample from Sephora and loved how it made my skin feel and look, but I don't know if it would be worth buying full size from the sample

>>10088721
okay i'll try it
i can handle it on my face since i can wear foundation, but on my butt its really gross looking and makes my body really unattractive

do you have a suggestion for a specific product?

>>10088724
no poo works for me but i have kinky/coily hair

Does anyone have any suggestions for more dramatic/doll like lashes?

>>10091206
Not all of us sweat like a pig during the night. Invest in lighter bedding and bedclothes. Showering at night is more therapeutic than rushing to take on in the morning, or do you like going around with wet hair

>>10091810
>what is a hair dryer

>>10074957
>getting rid of milia
$30 at a derma (aesthetician affiliated with the derma) fixed it for me. They have a special tool that pops them out, mildly painful but one and done.
>>10091539
Hmm. My skin is rather sensitive so that's probably it. I was mostly worried if it was a reaction to the soap. but usually I apply the vit c paired with something so maybe that just dilutes it more. Anyway thanks, just wanted to make sure I wasn't being retarded and inducing some sort of chemical reaction.

How do I make my face more symmetrical? I have one eye that’s lower, a cooked nose, crooked mouth, and one jaw side is more pronounced. I know it’s not skincare but it’s close..

>>10093386
I think your only options are fillers and cosmetic surgery. Most people's faces aren't symmetric though, if that can make you feel any better.

>>10091791
Dolly Wink and Diamond Lash seem to be perennially popular and have some nice styles if you want that more gyaru-inspired, slightly more natural everyday doll look. Otherwise Sephora does some that are quite dramatic (Vivacious or Swanky might be what you want) but in my opinion probably a bit heavy for daily use.

>>10091854
Using a hairdryer all the time will fry the fuck out off your hair. Also, you don't need to wash your hair when you shower, you can just do it at night instead or whenever so it has time to dry. Unless you have straight stringy hair that needs to washed ever 10 minutes.

anyone have any experience with nair/veet? I need to remove all bodyhair from the neck down for my crossplay

>>10093843
I use it on my arms all of the time. It works fine. I put it on before I shower and rinse it off in there.

>>10093843
I use it on my legs and pubic area once a year (to get the winter growth off). Do a test swatch on your most sensitive area first to make sure you won't have any bizarre reactions.

I also recommend removing it with kitchen paper towels rather than a normal towel. That stuff fucks up towels permanently.

constantly washing hands bc germaphobe. whats best lotion to not have lizard hands until spring?

>>10093843
>>10093872
does it work well down there..? worried about ingrown hairs

>>10093893
just google "nair and pubic area" and see what you get. also, for ingrowns, just get a box of stridex pads and swipe the area a few times a day (as long as the nair didn't burn the flesh off beforehand)

>>10093843
don't ignore the warning to test that stuff on an inconspicuous body part somewhere. i was dumb and ignored it, and then had a reaction to nair the first time i used it and broke out in a rash. learn from my mistake.

>>10093882
It sounds crazy, but get one of those giant bottles of Queen Helene cocoa butter lotion. It's super-cheap but seriously fucking amazing! Don't get it if you're not into that distinct cocoa butter smell, though.

>>10093843
I used to use it on my legs, but either I didn't leave it on long enough to work, or I did and it left me burned/with a rash. Also,

>be me, 12 years old
>first big date!
>have upper lip hair, sideburns, etc.
>wanna look as sexy as possible, so
>nair time!
>slather it on face
>leave it on as long as the bottle says
>wipe it off
>hair comes off
>skin of face comes off along with it
>left with weeping second degree chemical burns on entire face
>still go on date

It was much worse the next day. I don't miss being 12.

>>10090928
Sign up for too faced emails. You'll eventually get a 20% coupon (that's what I used to get the highlighter - never would have bought it at full price). It's very pretty, but if you're not super pale you might want to go for the pink one instead.

As for blushes - I really like the Elf baked blushes. They have enough shine to double as a highlighter and it's the closest dupe I've found to the blush in your pic. It was my favorite but it's been discontinued for a long time. It's been replaced with some peachy/coral colored one.

>>10093954
geez I used nair on my legs and got chemical burns I can't imagine using the regular stuff on my face ow

>>10091206
For clinical antiperspirants that claim to work for 72 hours, they should not wash off in the shower. But if you're really worried about it, stick to Certain Dri

I'm warning you though, it might sting like a BITCH. But you won't sweat for days, so you only have to apply it 2-3 times a week.

>>10093882
raw unrefined shae butter. It's a solid in a tub, melts as you rub it into your hand. Buy a travel container (screw top plastic jar) from the drug store and scoop some into the little container to take with you in your purse.

>>10093954
>>10094171
I frequently use it to get rid of my uni-brow and on my upper lip and have never had a problem.

>>10088724
I started using NoPoo about a month ago and it's been great for my hair, I only need to cleanse once every 3-4 days and the volume has increased.
My hair is wavy~curly 2C, and it's decently thick. Maybe something else caused the hair loss? You could always try a co-wash instead

>>10090928
oh man I'm such a sucker for that cute packaging...

Trying this new dairy-based regimen

Real stupid question, but how do I go about using vitamin c for my face? Are there any solid, trusted products? (preferably not oil)

>>10095575
You apply it as a serum/cream after washing your face but before you put on moisturizers. The Ordinary's 12% Ascorbyl Glucoside or OST's C20 serum

>>10095575
If you're using vitamin c to fade PIH or something similar, don't forget to wear sunscreen with it.

>>10094175
Jojoba is good too, and dries instead of staying greasy on your skin.
It's also a good facial moisturizer, even for eyelids.

Is castile soap legit?
I've heard it's a lot less harsh than regular soap or body wash, especially for those who get acne or dry skin from bathing.

>>10087979
Try pic related, it makes your armpits into an environment where pathogenic bacteria has a very hard time growing.

While you use it, make sure you wash your tops with a disinfectant in the wash, as your stink may have permeated into the fabric in the armpits.

>>10088295
Stop wearing synthetic underwear, and tight underwear in general for a while.

>>10087979

Buy a big thing of seasalt and bring it into the shower with you. Pour some into your hand after your hand gets wet and scrub the shit out of your armpits. Don't rinse for a min.

I use to have this problem and occasionally still get it but the sealsalt dead ass murders the bacteria.

any advice for like super wrinkly armpits.. dunno why mine are hella wrinkley & i hate it

>>10095723
>protip...don't do this after shaving.

>>10095723
>>10087979
I've also heard great things about using baking soda on the armpits, if you want to try that. Might be a little easier to try if you can't get sea salt right away.

>>10095884
Don't do this. Baking soda can easily burn your skin.

>>10095710
wait the problem is tight underwear? wtf
all my panties are cotton bikini cut hanes garbage

>>10095912
Uh-oh, I've done it and it luckily didn't do anything to me except remove odor.

Has anyone tried face lift tape? It seems like it would be really easy to hide under a wig. I'm 30 but still like wearing sweet lolita, and although I don't think I look very old I could use some help for a more fresh faced look.
And yes I already have a skincare routine and wear sunscreen every day and have since early 20s. I definitely have fewer wrinkles than many my age.

>>10096930
I've tried it on my jaw to make it look less square, easily hid it under the bits of wig hair that framed my face. Personally I'm not sure if I'd feel comfortable doing it around my eyes and forehead since I worry it would stretch the skin out more and cause wrinkles in the long term.

>>10096930
Only for cosplay - apparently it can cause wrinkles longer term so I don't use it on a daily basis, and I only go to 1-2 cons a year. I prefer to just use photo editing apps when I'm wearing lolita if I am gonna post to instagram/fb.

i have no idea what these dents near my nose are called or how to fix them but they make me look 10 years older than i actually am and if i don't get rid of them i'll blow my brains out with a stapler

>>10097130
Nasolabial folds, they often come hand in hand with marionette lines. Fillers do a good job getting rid of them but read the risks first to see if it’s worth it to you.

>>10097130
Nasolabial folds? Filler time for you.

>>10097151
>>10097152
...so there aren't any more mundane solutions to it? i'll feel like an old lady if i get fillers ffs

>>10097130
I don't know why everyone freaks out about this so much. Go look at normal people when they smile, of any age. You will find them there, except for rare cases and usually in Asian genetics it's less prominent. Yeah they become more noticeable with age, but I think they give people character! The ones in this photo are barely there at all!

>>10097324
anon i'm 19 and coupled with the bags under my eyes from my terrible sleep schedule i literally look like a crack addict and that's very definitely not the type of character i want to exude

Anyone have any jfash inspo for super short hair? Like a pixie cut.

I chopped off all my hair today after a bad bout of trich pulling. My hair was gross and not worth saving. Going to try growing it out again.

Im probably going to default to wigs while wearing jfash but I'd love to see if there's anything cute styles for short hair out there. I'll take any inspo but I mainly wear pastel/cutsie style stuff

>>10096938
>>10096969
Thanks, this is what I was looking for, I only plan to wear the tape at cons really.

>>10097434
I would suggest more sleep and more water and electrolytes, then. That's the first step to having healthier skin. I'm sorry. :(

Is it normal to get break outs when starting a new routine? Should I be worried?

Atm it's:
Morning - foam wash, sheet mask, moisturiser and under-eye cream, sunscreen

Evening - foam wash, moisturiser, overnight gel mask

Prior to this I didn't really do much other than moisturise twice a day. My skin feels great otherwise, just one side of my face has a break out. Could it be something hormonal?

My skin is very pale and sensitive if that matters. I don't have any allergies to the ingredients in my products as far as I'm aware.

>>10098145
Could be, but if you introduced multiple products it could also be that one is irritating your skin. Things like high pH on cleaner and alcohols in creams can make some people break out

>>10098145
You should only introduce one new product into your routine every two weeks, so that if it causes adverse reactions, you can pinpoint what it is.

Otherwise, if your new products contain any actives like AHA, BHA, vitamin c, that kind of thing, then they may cause purging.

Is the side of your face that's broken out where you regularly get acne if you get any? If yes, you may be purging or hormones. If no, then it's most likely an adverse reaction to something.

>>10098250
Nayrt, but how long does purging usually last? I started using vitamin c pads after cleansing where I already had acne. It started to go away then come back and go away and come back. I'm not sure if I should stop or if it's normal?

>>10097976
it's okay, you were just being positive, i should be the one apologizing. i guess i'll try doing that first and then consider fillers after a couple weeks

>>10098252
Think about purging as rushing everything to the surface that normally would have taken a while to get there. So depending on how far down there were pimples brewing, it can take some time or come in waves. A full skin cycle is about 6 weeks, so I'd probably wait that amount of time to see if it's just purging (if it is, it should slow down after that if the product is beneficial for your skin) or if you're having a bad reaction.

>>10098334
Thank you anon! I'm at one month now and it seems to be slowing so hopefully it stays this way.

Anyone have recs for a moisturizing face wash? I'm getting back into reintol creams and that, combined with the cold is making my skin dry as fuck

How should I choose an eyeshadow pallete? It's kinda confusing...

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