/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>10138824
I have some ugly scars on my forearm recently (not cutting scars). It's starting to bother me. Would covering them with a bandage draw more attention or less? In general I know moisture and avoid sun exposure, both of which bandages might help with. I wear long sleeves at work so no issue there. But for walking around town etc? I've never used such a thing before so I don't know how realistically practical it is. Looks nice in anime imo.

>>10138867
Bandages are DEFINITELY going to draw attention. Are they deep scars? If not, consider covering it up with primer + a matching foundation. And wear sunscreen so the scars don't darken.

>>10138867
Why not just regular bandaids? People usually dont care

>>10138905
painful and unaesthetic. plus i wanted something reuseable. oh well i guess.
>>10138884
>primer + a matching foundation
annoying but maybe. haven't had good luck covering up scars with it though. fades the color but not completely so.

>>10138867
How old are your scars, how many are there and what size? Like the other anons said, your scars will fade with time. Mine are practically white now and not visible unless you're close up. Have you ever considered treatments instead of covering them with make up? Laser might be expensive but it may be worth investing in if your scars really bothers you. Been looking into that option myself. I tried Fraxium Fusion for my acne scars and was told the treatment worked on regular scars too. Jett Plasma might also be something to look into. Getting a tattoo would cover them up too but that definitely isn't up everyones alley. Sorry I can't give you any make up tips.

Well, I'm 27, and it's time I really start taking care of my skin to preserve my youth as much as possible.


I won't lie. I have no idea where to start.

>>10138948
It’s kinda too late if you’re that old. Should have started around 18 or younger.

>>10138962
bullshit.
starting before 18 would be ideal, but you can still do a lot to prevent further aging if you're proactive about it.

>>10138948
Like >>10138962 said you won’t be able to “preserve” it nearly as much as if you started a decade ago. Around 25 is when you stop producing collagen so you even passed up that mark. All you can do now is wear sunscreen religiously but you won’t be able to actually preserve your youth because by now the damage is done and will start showing soon

>>10138966
Not at that age. Damage can take 10 years to show. So even if anon starts taking really good care of her skin now she’s fucked herself over and can’t undo what she’s already done.

>>10138966
Her 30 year old skin is not “youthful”, she can’t get it back kek. Betting she’s only starting now because she noticed signs and once they’re already popping up she’s fucked

Wow. I just wanted help.

>>10138972
>>10138971
Im not saying she can reverse what's been done, just that starting now is better than starting never.
Anyways, look up skin care routines for whatever your complexion is anon. Try not to get too discouraged, your face thirty years from now will thank you.

>>10138972
Not her but I'm 27 now, started taking care of my skin at 24. I look at very oldest 18. I look younger now than I did when I WAS 18.

>>10138977
Thank you. At the very least, people think I'm barely 21. I found a video of myself from when I was 17, and I at least don't think i look much different.

I'll try what I can.

>>10138978
People who say this always end up looking their age or older. Or they’re the type to think 40 YO Asians look young when they’re just not used to Asian faces.

>>10138977
Then why is it “bullshit” for anon to say she can’t preserve her youth? She biologically does not have youthful skin at that age, skin stops producing collagen and dying at 25

>>10138982
It doesn't matter.
This is the hair/makeup/skincare general.
Quit harping and post some skincare tips.

>>10138976
yeah gulls are obsessed with youth and peck anyone to death who questions their delusions

>>10138982

I'm going to assume 'skin stops producing collagen and starts dying at 25'

Skin does not 'stop producing collagen' completely and 'start dying' at 25, otherwise we'd be completely skinless within weeks if all skin did was die from age 25. Skin cell renewal DOES start slowing down at age 30. However, you can definitely still slow down the aging process by avoiding extrinsic factors that can damage the skin, such as UV rays. Sure, she may not look as good as if she started at 18, but it's still much better than doing nothing about it.

>>10138984
>it doesn’t matter that anon is asking us to give her advice to do something that is physically impossible

Sure

>>10138986
>Skin does not 'stop producing collagen' completely and 'start dying' at 25

Yes it does. 25 is around the age where we stop growing completely and like you set cell renewal slows down. That is literally what dying of old age is, your cell renewal rate slowing down.

Educate yourself dumbass.

>>10138987
if it was physically impossible to preserve healthy skin after 25, no one past that age would moisturize.
Except they do, because there's obvious benefit to it.

Michelle Phan recently did a nighttime skincare routine. It offers some good advice.
https://youtu.be/y7hWMN3RhC8

>>10138990
Where did I say it was physically impossible to preserve healthy skin? I said youthful. Get some reading comprehension you stupid cunt.

>>10138989

You clearly didn't read the rest of the sentence and went ballistic off of your narrow interpretation.

People with cancer have cells that are rapidly undergoing cell renewal many times that of a normal person, are they not dying?

>>10138993
You’re right I didn’t read any more because clearly you’re an idiot who knows nothing about medical science

>>10138992
There you go anon! Even this guy knows it's beneficial.
Don't be discouraged, do some research about which products work best for you, and avoid the sun as much as possible.

>>10138995
Thank you. Lucky for me, I do my best to stay inside. I'm asking my cousins what they generally use, and I know I can get sephora samples to test things out.

the best skincare is to be rich, and afford expensive facial peels and surgery and dermatologist visits. slathering on collagen creams from asian dollar stores are not going to help you that much in the long run. anon isn't doomed because she didn't start applying overpriced japanese lotions a few years earlier.

>>10138995
>intentionally being obtuse

>>10139005
>collogen creams
Collogen molecules are too big to absorb through the skin. They are all a ripoff and prey on false hope.

>>10139007
what sunscreen do you use, anon?

>>10138982
...Anon, people assume I'm a high school student. I'm not making it up. Sorry if your COPE attempt was just destroyed. Stay jelly, oldface. Also your sis-science is just lousy. Go read a book or something, dumb-dumb.
Maybe god blessed me with youthfulness because I'm not a bitter meanie shitposter on the interbutt like you attempt to be.

>>10139012
No they don’t, they’re just being polite. If this was at all true you’d have some sense of how to maintain your face. You’re even projecting by calling others “oldface” when you have no idea what they look like. Stop being delusional.

>>10139012
People also told Lor she looks young anon, I wouldn’t hold much stock in people telling you that.

>>10139012
>Anon, people assume I'm a high school student.

People are really bad at telling age the way they are telling pretty much everything else about a person. I wouldn't put too much stock in it and focus on good preventive skincare.

>>10139021
>>10139013
Why did you infer I didn't take care of my skin? I did just start a few years ago but since then I pretty much live in moisturizer and avoid the sun like the plague.
And idgaf, stay jelly of my good genetics. All women in my family look at least 10 years younger than they are.

>>10139043
You said you didn’t know where to start. If you took care of your skin you’d know where to start. Stop backtracking.

>ur just jelly!!

You’re delusional.

>>10139043

It may be from the way you act that people think you're in high school. Just a thought.

>>10139043
>And idgaf, stay jelly of my good genetics. All women in my family look at least 10 years younger than they are

Can you stop larping?

>>10139047
No, that was me who didn't know where to start. I've yet to say a harsh thing to any of you.
I did go ahead and buy a new sunscreen, vitamin c syrum, witch hazel, and moisturizer.
I already had cleansers and sunscreen, but I figured I should get a new one

Do we have a pastebin for resources? I’d like to make more of an effort with my hair and skin, and would like to read through. Thank you no matter the answer

>>10138824
Any recommendations on a good sensitive skin formulated mascara that adds volume? I have stick straight and long lashes. however, I find that most mascara out there makes the base of my lashes itchy and triggers my trichotillomania (i used to pull out chunks of my hair before but now I only pull out eyelashes out of anxiety/boredom). I'd love to wear falsies but I know that I would rip them out probably within an hour of applying them T_T

>>10138638
From one lip chewer to another: what helped me was to eat gum in situations where I'd chew my lips (I'm an anxiety chewer) and consciously remind myself not to chew on my lip every time I caught myself doing it. Basically slowly training myself to not chew my lip. It's probably not what you're looking for but I hope it helps anyway.

>>10139085
Physicians formula seems to be very geared towards sensitive skin, maybe try those? I only tried the big leaf but i loved it.

Could you recommend some good skincare routines that prevent aging as much as possible? I'd like to start taking care of myself properly while I'm still quite young

>>10139472
1) Oil cleanse
2) Water cleanse
3) Exfoliate
4) Toner
5) Essences
6) Serums
7) Face mask
8) Creams
9) Moisturizer
10) Sun screen

Congrats, you can now into 10 step Korean skincare.
>but what’s the best brand of-
Depends on your skin type so you gotta research it on your own.

why the fuck is my nose so shiny whats wrong with it

>>10139497
Try using a translucent powder to mattefy it.
Nothings necessarily wrong, it’s probably just sebum.

Everyone on here should do themselves a favor and look at /r/asianbeauty. It has really helped me out!

>>10139472
Retinol is the gold standard for anti aging. Thickens skin and encourages cell turnover.
Sunscreen prevents fat breakdown and damage caused by UV rays.
There are also some different specific vitamin serums but I’m not at home and forgot the specifics. Might look it up later if I remember.

Source: read dermatology journals for proven skincare and not BS

>>10139282
i'll give it a shot! thank you

>>10138948
Start small, get a day cream and night cream to target your worries( in your case anti-aging, elasticity, plumping are target areas to look for) as well as a good facial sunscreen to prevent sun damaging.
Then move onto adding in serums/ ampoules. Use them daily along with a gentle cleanser (many people use cleansers that are doing more damage than good like ones with heavy exfoliations on a daily basis which will scar up your skin microscopically- nobody needs to exfoliate daily it’s best left to once a week or whenever necessary to get dead dry skin off)
I will say that once you see a wrinkle, nothing will fully remove it from existence but you can minimize the appearance of it by keeping your skin plump and moist with good skincare and doing that will prevent it getting worse/more.
Masks are a good idea once per week as well, use them especially after exfoliating days.
Just doing that should keep your skin in as good of a shape as it can be

Does anyone know of a good, relatively inexpensive liquid liner? Elf's rubs off too easily and Revlon colourstay is okayyy but sometimes it makes my eyes burn because eczema and also muh animalz

>>10140305
Just get Kat Von D’s it’s only $20 and you’ll end up spending much more than that cycling through shitty drugstore liners (elf? seriously?)

>>10140308

>KvD

Ew.

I like Stila's for $22 but personally my favorite is Canmake's pen liner. I get it from amazon for $14 and that shit don't budge all day.

>>10140316
Vote #2 for stila, don't waste your time on experimenting with cheap eyeliner. i honestly believe its one of those essentials you shouldn't skimp on. My stila liner has been going strong for almost 3 months now and i wear it daily.

also, if you sign up for ulta emails, they do a 20% coupon off of any item including prestige brands, but it's like once every 3 months or so. that can help if you're a broke bitch

i like some of kvd's products but the tattoo liner is overrated. i found it smears on me (combination skin) and the wing fades within a few hours. my wings don't budge with stila.

Any good sunscreen recs for face and body for sensitive combination skin? Can be separate recs for both. I'm using pic related right now for face, it's the only one so far not to make me break out (Biore Watery Essence wrecked me) but it's a small amount for the price point and reapplication drains it fast. I haven't been using anything for my body, I wanted to get a body lotion with spf but all the ones I see are chemical and I'm scared they'll age my skin. I know to avoid avobenzone but are all chemical sunscreens aging?

Also I'm pale as shit so I don't mind white casts, if it works it works, I just want nice skin.

>>10140340
I have the same skin type and just bought Heliocare Advanced SPF50 about a month and a half ago - it's a little pricey for the size as well, but I've used it every day since I got it and love it, and it's lasted me a surprisingly long time so far. Mind you, I live in a cold, cloudy country and am rarely outdoors anyway, so I don't need to worry about reapplication too much.

Also, does anyone have any makeup tips for reducing jaw asymmetry? The right side of my jaw is suddenly swollen and while I'm hoping a doctor's appointment will be able to sort it, I'd rather not look so much like shit in the meantime.

Serious question: Has anyone had experience using setting lotion on straight, fine, hair? My hair type is 1a, it's very very straight, and very very fine. I really am getting frustrated with the lack of hold I'm getting from most hair products (my hair will tend to undo its style in 2-3 hours), and have started using products not meant for my hair texture, like eco styling gel, and actually liked the results a lot, but I'm a little worried about setting lotion making my hair look too greasy (which will happen if I don't wash my hair every other day)

I have a question but it's more for cosplay than everyday makeup, I'm light skined but my hand and forearm are a bit tan (much more orange than my face) and it look worst on pictures. Does any of you know some kind of foundation/powder that don't transfert and is light weight ? Maybe something like a reverse fake tan ( I had seen that a few years ago on this board, it wasn't a bleach, it was pigmented )

>>10140617
In Korea there are these tinted creams that are popular that can make you look a about a shade whiter, but I would make sure you exfoliate (and consider removing the hair there too) first to avoid looking strange or ashy. The two that I know of are the tony moly panda's dream hand cream (there's one with the same effect but a thinner consistency and made for the face called magic white cream, I've used both of these and liked the results, I'm half latina and half white so my skin tone is a little odd too) and the secret key snow white milky pack (which I have not used).
It doesn't really rub off in my experience, maybe a little bit on dark clothing if there's a lot of friction, you could always hit it with some setting spray if you're worried. If you're willing to spend a little more or looking for something that won't look as white/ashy, there's alcohol activated paints, but these are expensive and you need 99% alcohol to use them, and taking that with you for touch-ups isn't ideal in my experience. However, it really does not budge until you re-activate it with alcohol.

>>10139085

Have you thought about trying magnetic lashes? At least that way you wont have to mess around too much with mascara if you don't want to and you don't have to deal with the glue from regular falsies. If you get annoyed with them you can just pop them off and back on again when you're ready with no fuss.

>>10139085
maybe just don't wear mascara and just curl your eyelashes instead? i no longer wear makeup daily now, but when i was still weaning myself off, something i did was use a heated eyelash curler to basically heat set my lashes in a curl (this lasted all day). this was a lot more comfortable than wearing mascara because there was nothing to flake off and land in my eye

>>10140621
Thank you a lot, I'm kind of scared of the flash back with the hand cream ( nonetheless handcream are always usefull ) and the alcool makeup is a good idea !

>>10140617
Snow Shining milky skin is a good light lotion that makes your skin whiter. Also before anyone comments, I have bad KP which is why i have arm pimples. Does anyone have any good lotion they use for their KP?

>>10140915

I've heard about this product before and at risk of sounding like an idiot, can you use this on your underarms if they're dark? I've yet to find a fix for this which isn't laser treatment.

>>10140942
Just buy an epilator so the hair is ripped out completely. I have one (braun silk epil 9, it is really worth it) and my armpits are completely smooth and the same color as the rest of my skin

Anyone have any tutorials or visual guides on a hairstyle like this? I never style my hair so I don't even know where to start

>>10141053
it's called kururinpa hair

Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent retinol cream or serum? I'm looking to invest in one that's good quality but I've been reading a lot of mixed reviews on various brands.

I've been trying to even out the skin around my bikini zone (hyperpigmentation from shaving and ingrown hair scars) but nothing has been working. Does anyone have tips and/or products that could help me? I really want to be able to wear a bikini without being embarrassed about it.

>>10141155
Also I am a caramel brown naturally so I'm worried bleaching lotions and soaps won't just bleach the dark spots but my entire bikini area and I'll have a white bikini area and dark rest of body

>>10140946

I guess it's exactly like they say; beauty is pain!
Thanks, anon!

>>10141155
Unless you're using actual bleaching most of the stuff available won't make you actual white if the rest of you is brown. What have you tried so far? Obviously there's the usual vitamin C/niacinamide that can help with scars but also hydroquinone and kojic acid (often in soaps) for lightening and AHAs to help with skin turnover. Don't use them all in one go though and be careful about getting them on mucosal surfaces. Most stuff will take at least a week or two to show changes due to skin turnover rates.

>>10140915
One of my friends just uses sorbolene for theirs (along with physical exfoliation and an AHA cream) which seems to help, like it's pretty unnoticeable now.

does bathing in hot water have any effect on my skin? mine has blemishes on my left cheek (has been there for months, but is not gross to look or w/e)

>>10140530
Thanks anon, that one looks like it doesn't have avobenzone so I'll give it a try! I'm rarely outside except for walking to places, but I worry that it washes off in the day so that's why I reapply frequently. In my understanding, chemical ones don't need such frequent reapplication?

Also, I just noticed today that when I use sunscreen on my face (I skipped during winter) that I look visibly older. I'm 23, and usually get told I look like a 12 years old (not as a compliment), aside from a few small pimples my face is smooth and has that baby fat too it, no creases or anything. But when I wear sunscreen, after a few hours my face looks like it has that grainy texture that middle aged women get and small fine wrinkles everywhere. My face is usually greasy too (t-zone) but instead of the usual 12-year old kid going through puberty kind of grease, I look like a shiny grandma. What gives, is it damaging my skin? I thought it might be showing preexisting damage but the rare times I wear foundation it doesn't have the same effect (it'll cling to dry spots though).

>>10141856

No, it isn't. It's just enhancing greasiness and texture. Nothing will age your skin in a day except maybe baking in the sun or the tanning salon and getting sunburnt. Try a sunblock that is not greasy. I'm not sure because i have the opposite issue (dry skin) but other anons can help you. I personally like the shiny skin and not being mistaken for a teenager for once is a relief for me.

Also as far as I know avobenzone is not supposed to age your skin. While it can break down, it is often combined with stabilizers and is fairly stable. Here's a pretty well referenced article:

https://www.aad.org/practicecenter/managing-a-practice/media-relations-toolkit/dermatology-issues-in-the-news/frequently-asked-questions-about-avobenzone

Personally I prefer physical sunblocks since due to their nature, they have less tendency to break down. They last longer and need less reapplication. Chemical sunblocks need more reapplication generally as they may have a tendency to break down more despite having photostabilizers applied to them.

Hey guys reminder to take care of your neck since that often goes over during skin care and is an indicator of age even if ur face looks good

>>10141151
I heard the Drunk Elephant one is good. I prefer to just use prescription Retin-A.

>>10141828
Bathing in hot water can dehydrate your skin. Maybe your skin's moisture barrier is fucked up? Sometimes that can cause acne/irritation. I'd try some Cerave cream.

>>10141151
I would get 0.025% Tretinoin from your doctor to start out with. Less is more with retinol if you're using it for anti-aging. The thing is, your skin is going to purge for the next month or two and you're going to look awful. I'm talking red, chapped skin, peeling, etc. Make sure you wear a sunscreen in the morning and put retinol on only at night as it makes your skin super sun sensitive as well. I hope that helps!

>>10140612
I've said it before and I will say it again: stop using hair products with silicone in them (look for -cone ending stuff in inci). It will flatten you're already fine hair even more and is probably the main culprit for your lack of hold.

Is there any product for dark circles under the eyes that actually works? Or should I plan on just covering it with make up for the rest of my life?

Okay so my friend is in Hong Kong for a week and I asked him to bring some Asian make up for me and he said sure. Problem is, I havent been checking up on brands for a bit because I was too poor untill recently. Do you guys recommend any make up stores in Hong Kong? I wear eyeliner and mascara daily and would love to try false lashes and eyeshadow.

>>10141151
go to your derm and get a prescription

>>10140305
If you're willing to test Korean or Japanese brands, I can vouch for Majolica Majorca's Gel Liquid Liner and Mamonde's Long Lasting Liquid Liner. Majolica Majorca's is a pen-type, while Mamonde's is a brush-type. They're both waterproof and won't budge at all, I've taken showers with them intact and not smeared the slightest.

>>10139868
>many people use cleansers that are doing more damage than good like ones with heavy exfoliations on a daily basis which will scar up your skin microscopically- nobody needs to exfoliate daily it’s best left to once a week or whenever necessary to get dead dry skin off

well shit

Does anyone have a good guide on Asian style contour?
I was watching a get it beauty where they talk about the difference and I would love to see some other more in-depth guides.

In your thoughts gulls, what is the best hair dye for funky colors?

>>10143009
Not splat lol I got purple and it dyed my hair salmon pink

>>10142969

Pony's makeup has a good one that features Etude House's playstick 101. You don't need to get that one necessarily - I find the nyx contour pencil to be better imo - but it gives you some good tips.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tesTty49M4c

Essentially in korean makeup the emphasis in contour is to produce a more defined jaw and a sharper nose. The areas of concentration are 'lining' the jaw and defining it, and on shadowing the bigger portions of the nose and making it look smaller.

>>10143014
Thanks for the tips.

I finished accutane recently and my skin is still looking great. It’s starting to get oily again though, so my current moisturizer is a bit much. Any recommendations? I’ve stuck with cera ve forever because I was too scared to try other brands with acne prone skin.

>>10143009
Special Effects. As long as you get the base colour light enough (and don't fuck your hair up by making it so porous nothing will dye it) it'll stick

how do people make time to do skin care routines? seems like so many steps! i want to be better at taking care of my skin but i either forget or don't have time before work

>>10143547
Most people don’t do every step every day. The more complicated stuff like sheet masks or exfoliating are typically only done every few days or once a week, and are usually part of the nighttime routine. If you can block off some time before you go to sleep for a longer pampering session, and then just moistuirize and sunscreen before work, you should be in a good position.

>>10138867
Bio-oil (UK) is really good for reducing the appearance of scars.

>>10138824
I'm 20 and I don't really have any skin problems, just the occasional pimples on the side of my face. My under eyes are really dark though and even though I get my beauty sleep, I don't know what to do about my dark undereyes.
and since I'm not a 30 year old hag yet, I want to learn how to preserve my face so it stays healthy and young

how does one properly apply blush?

dont want to look like a dumbass.

>>10140305
Im using the essence superfine liner and i really like it, its very black and precise.
>>10143547
I do the following:
Anti-pollution in the morning and primer spray before make up
Sunscreen if its sunny, tinted moisturizer if its cloudy/rainy
Setting spray between shifts
At night i wash my make up off with a foam cleanser and apply night cream with hualuronic acid.
On the weekend i apply my face mask and exfoliate.
After showers i apply a rose serum but it doesnt mix well with the moisturizer though.

>>10143791
cheekbones
youtube

>>10143547

I've just started my new skincare routine this week thanks to the gulls here. My skin is usually dry, but it took an even further step in the direction of all kinds of fucked up and I've been finding dry skin on my eyelids of all places. Three days into a decent routine with products aimed at dry skin along with a serum and I've already dealt with the problem.
The real test is seeing how my makeup applies. It used to highlight all of the flakes even though I thought I'd exfoliated properly. I'm hoping I can actually wear make up and feel proud of it. It doesn't even feel like a chore, it helps me relax and focus on myself; something which I think we all should do more of.

>>10143685
Honey, with that attitude you're already a hag.

>>10143842
and zero advice coming from your dumbass
youre irrelevant and crying for attention
shut the fuck up and sit down unless you got some advice

>>10144113
>proving that anons point

>>10144113
>that attitude
like anyone will want to help you now you salty cow.

>>10142559
there is a makeup store called sasa that i hit up all the time in hong kong, they have tonnes of different asian beauty brands at good prices

>>10138824
Out of curiosity, why do Americans love Daiso stores?

>>10144182
>like /cgl is the voice of an entire country
Personally, I like the cute household items and stationary.

>>10144215
>/cgl
bitch this aint reddit

>>10138989
Oh, holy fuck, today I learned I can't get scurvy past age 25. FUCK YEAH.

>>10144254
>tfw aged out of requiring vitamin c to survive

Have fun with your scurvy, gen Z

>>10144182
Cheap af, cute, decent quality, wide variety of items. Not every store has the same stuff so it can become a bit of a scavenger hunt.
>mfw I no longer live in California and can’t spend my money on cute stuff daily

For the most part, the skin care/beauty industry is a completely unnecessary invention that profits off of and perpetuates the societal pressures which makes women hate themselves. Change my mind

(but hey. if slathering seventeen different types of goo on your face and body help you feel better about yourself/better than other people, you go gurlfriend)

>>10141155
your problems come from hair removal, fix the psychological conditioning that makes you feel like you have to be ashamed of your natural body.

this is the shit I'm talking about. obvs people have different skin types and can do things to assist their body's natural production of various goo, but I feel like so much of this is self-perpetuating. Taking off grease? better slather this other grease on. Here's five more products to continue this cycle of goo application and removal

>>10144327
also considering how these threads often devolve into yall telling each other to die n shit over fucking nothing, kinda proves my theory that you're all desperately self hating and in need of psychological help, not dermatological. i wonder how many of you are OCD or hav EDs.

i only check these threads when ive read everything else and am bored but its honestly horrifying to me to see what you put yourselves through.

>>10144327
>>10144329
Euphoric-chan cracked the code, guys. Can’t believe no one before now realized skincare is only skin deep.

>>10140305
Dollywink is $11 on amazon (if you have prime, add another $5 for shipping if you don't).

Better than every high-end or drug-store eyeliner I have ever tried.

>>10142956
I have to chemically exfoliate every night or I'm covered in breakouts. Of course, everyone should work up to the level of exfoliation that their skin needs but to tell everyone that nobody should exfoliate more than once a week is just incorrect.
>>10139868

Recommendations for Japanese eyelash glue? Going today and want to replace my Duo.

>>10144484
Dolly Wink’s eyelash glue is great.

>>10144225
what the fuck are you on about? there is nothing wrong with that comment.

>>10143009
manic panic has the best overall quality of color I'd say, but necessitates much deeper/more thorough bleaching beforehand. There are other dyes that are more permanent, even MUCH more so, and have developer mixed in with the color for much greater ease of application/use. But if we're talking purely how the color itself looks I'd go with MP every time.

>>10143009
Good Dye Young is what I've been using and it's free of certain chemicals that give dye that really bad smell. They don't have a huge range yet but they make my hair super soft while coloring and they stay for a decent time.

I might not get a response because I doubt a lot of people have tried to do this, but has anyone had experience moving their hairlines back for a costume w/o the use of a bald cap (I would rather not do a partial bald cap application under my wig since it'll greatly increase the amount of time it'll take for me to do my makeup)
I'm female and I'm doing a male character whose hairline is receding at the temples (I'm making my own wig for this) and since my head is already shaved, I thought about maybe just shaving my head extra close and covering up the stubble with makeup

>>10138989
what about people with weird auto immune disorders/genetic conditions that cause them to have an abnormally high cell renewal/generation rate? Are they getting a buffer on aging? Or are they going to die sooner because their telomeres are shorter?

>>10138994

Yeah well that proves how much 'medical science' you know lol.

>>10144254
You know what that means, we are finally ready to sail the seven seas with the ship stocked with nothing but finger sandwiches, tea and cupcakes

>>10144710

man living that lifestyle pirate lolita to the max.

>>10144513
thats reddit style, dipshit
i.e. r/cgl
its /cgl/

>>10139554
Seconding this

>>10144182
Americans aren't used to seeing mundane items come in cute varieties. The basic wooden cooking spoon that would be completely plain in an American store has a colored handle that says "cat" on it in Daiso. It's novel to be in a store where darn near everything is colorful and cheery-looking.

>>10145011
>gatekeeping comments on an obscure llama hearding forum
i've seen /cgl used repeatedly here. sorry you're so triggered by one lacking slash mark.

>>10145451
>but, but... she did it first
embarassing

>>10145011
>>10145451
>>10145464
Never change.

Why can I never find that Google doc on how to cut hime bangs?

>>10145451
this is why newfags need to fucking leave and never come in the first place

>>10143496
>>10143496
I never bought special effects dye, so I'm intrested to know : does it work on unbleached white hair? Im trying to find a magenta leave on dye for my mom ( peroxid dye are a bit harsh for her wavy fine hair )

>>10139085
Look into tubing mascara, I pick at my eyelashes too. The way it works is instead of coating and sticking completely it forms a tube around the eyelash and just slides off instead of it taking your eyelash with it. Think of it like tubing mascara is wax, you can usually peel it off, while regular mascara is closer to paint.

Plus it's fairly common, like I get the nyx doll eyes mascara, but I think loreal, Maybelline, and tarte have some decent ones too, but you can look up more brands online! Hope this helps

I'm about to essentially go into puberty again and my doctor warned me my skin will probably become oilier and develop acne.
My skin on my face, in the past and currently, is extremely dry and flakey and occasionally breaks out with some pimples. But on my shoulders and back, it's already pretty oily, and it has pretty bad acne.

Any korean skincare products recommendations for this? Face wash? Moisturizer?

I got an Etude House sunscreen months ago and for some reason it has been working wonders on my face to the point people compliment it all the time, but I still have pimples here and there.

I just wanna be a pretty boy, not a pepperoni pizza face.

thank you gulls

>>10138971
I'm 23 and I have lines on my face. What should I do?

>>10147593
You need to make sure your skin is hydrated. Drink water, moisturize, maybe look for products without fragrance because that can cause reactions that dry out your skin, too.

>>10147271
Nayrt but I've never heard of this. I'll give it a try. Thanks.

>>10138989
>dying of old age
I'm not even in this argument and I know you're retarded.

>>10147593
Stop doing meth?

>>10147593
Where are they? I suggest:

Retin-A
Botox

>>10147591
or you could just... not do that

>>10147822
not do what

>>10147847
not taking hormones. It's known that testosterone literally wrecks your face. Even we cis guys are having difficulties managing the effects. If they would give us a controlled amount of spironolactone just to suppress the hideous effect it gives us, or, just, you know, use a steroid with less androgenic effects.

>>10144484
>>10144489
Dolly wink is okay. I used to use Duo too but it didn't hold up against my chronic watery eyes. I do enjoy the glue from House of Lashes, but it's not Japanese though.

>>10147948
aight guess ill die

>>10140305
>>10144459
I also recommend DollyWink!

>>10147961
You will need to cope with loads of sebum and oil.

Wish that males has less testosterone TBHFAM, or it has lower androgenic effects.

>>10147982
I've looked into it and what my doc's prescribed me is actually not so much androgens but more anabolics instead, and it's a lower dose as well.

still, I wanted some tips/recommendations for just in case... like I said, my skin tends to be extremely dry and flakey, but if it's gonna start producing much more oil, I probably shouldn't be using stuff for dry skin anymore, right?

>>10147985
Oily skin is better than dry skin anyway. You’ll wrinkle less and look younger than people with dry skin who never get pimples. It might be distressing now but you can laugh at them when they’re thirty and already cracking to pieces.

>>10147998

nayrt but as long as you care for your type of skin properly you'll be able to look good at 30, but go off I guess

also what is acne scarring

>>10148001
Yea friend, I’m nearing thirty myself and have had dry, acne-free skin my whole life. The only reason I look even halfway decent is because I’ve been moisturizing heavily since I was a teen.
I wasn’t throwing folks with dry skin under the bus, just offering reassurance to some anon with testosterone trouble.
Also don’t pop your zits and they won’t get inflamed.

>>10147961
androgens will cause acne, uterine necrosis, necessitating a hysterectomy within 5 years and greatly increasing the chance of vaginal prolapse, also fuck up your bones and heart and increasing your risk of cancer. just dont

What are everyone's favorite vitamin C serums? I'm currently using Skin to You's "Vitamin C Ya" since it was only around 7 dollars, but I think it's time to upgrade. It was just so cheap that I just assume it's not that great. It I can get my hands on Volition's Strayberry-C serum, I certainly want to try that out.

>>10148025
I use this brand called TruSkin. I use their vitamin C and retinol serum. It’s on amazon and has ton of great reviews. It’s improved my skin a lot too. It’s $20 however but you will see a difference.

>>10148025
I swear by mad hippie’s vitamin C and vitamin A serums. I really love a lot of their products, their face cream is lightweight and doesn’t break me out but those two serums are my favorite products from them.

>>10148028
I know some retinol products like Drunken Elephant cause major peeling your first few times using it. How's the initial peel on that?

>>10148036
I never peeled or got any irritation rly.

>>10148023
christ, I appreciate your concern but im really not here to discuss that.

I should just have said I have oily skin naturally. fuck's sake.

I have a bit of an hormone imbalance (not enough to be considered a serious problem, currently trying BC pills to see if things improve) so my face is a bit in the hairy side(never got comments about it, but it drains my selfsteem). I have waxed several times and got great results,but some of the hairs are so thin that they don't stick to the wax. I'm considering shaving with those eyebrow razors,have any of you gulls done it before? My hair isn't super dark or super thick,so stubble isn't a concern.

Is that peach fuzz?

>>10148025
Melano CC. It doesn't pill under makeup, it isn't sticky, it doesn't oxidise, lasts forever. It's also super cheap.

Sorry if this has been asked before , but has anyone used this and what is the result ? It’s essentialy SKII pintera copy as it has nearly the same amount of the main ingredient. Looking to get some soon.

>>10148342
Just pluck it with tweezers. If you can't be assed to do that, then shave, a normal razor works just fine, but you'll have to do it much more than just waxing or plucking.

>>10143685
What do you do for dark circles?

>>10148342
>>10148613
If you easly have ingrown hairs or sensitive skin please don't pluck with tweezers, most of the women who did it in my family have dark spots there now

I wash my face with a wash cloth. How much am I fucking up?

>>10150863
Just use your hands or the cotton rounds if you use certain face scrubs/washes
I wouldnt use a wash cloth because it can hold bacteria and oils. So unless you wash it every day with detergent, then i dont know

After years of lurking I'm finally able to afford skin care products, I got Burt's Bee's Rosewater toner and it smells and feels like a dream.
Does it matter if I use a cheap cleanser? I'm currently using Equate brand. What type of nighttime cream do you use?

Perfect, luxurious skin here I come

>>10138867
I meant to reply to you earlier, but your question hit me right in the heart. I'd say it really would depend on what the scar looked like, and you did mention it isn't cutting scars. I wear a self-adhesive bandage on my arm now. It's from the elbow to right above the wrist. I wear the bandage because it draws different attention then what it's covering. People notice my arm is bandaged, but they don't stare or ask questions. When I tried leaving it without the bandage, people were given it horrified, prolonged stares. I'm sure had it just looked like a bad wound from an accident or surgery, it wouldn't draw the same attention.

It's practical. The cost is about $6 dollars a week. I use the Coban bandages. I wear neon ones at home, and have beige ones for work. It's not just other people... I hate looking at it too. So, I cover it. Ask yourself if your own scarring really warrants wearing bandages daily.

>>10151390
A commonly recommended drug store cleanser is Cetaphil. I personally like using Clean & Clear. As far as cheap goes, it works best for me. I also like the medicated green tea scrub by St. Ives. I like to use a product with retinol at night. I use serums because my skin doesn't do well with anything too thick.

>>10138907
Oh, adding to what I said. The bandages aren't reusable whether they're self-adhesive or not. I spend about $25 a month on the bandages. A bottle of foundation made to cover tattoos is $36. I don't know how long that bottle would last, but it honestly may be about the same price either way to cover it.

>>10147671
The laughter lines slightly appear when I'm not smiling.

>>10150863
>>10151181

I was wondering the same thing, so thanks!
Sometimes I'll use one fresh if I need to give my face a gentle buff but then after that it gets demoted to body washing status in the shower.

I would like to try 1 day color lenses for cosplay, does anybody know another brand than airily?
I would need pretty opaque one, light blue on dark brown eyes, so no cute fashion lenses. ( if it's the wrong thread maybe the gyaru thread would be better ? )

I was hoping to have my hair a nice lavender color by this weekend but the girl that was helping me do my hair had to go out of town.
I've done 2 bleachings with 40 vol developer and then 1 more bleaching with 30 vol developer.

Pic related is the current color of my hair. I've been using purple shampoo in between bleachings but it's still pretty brassy but it is also much lighter than when I started this process. It's also pretty frail now but I've also used some olaplex which has helped with less breakage.

So I'm wondering if it would be a bad idea to do a purple shampoo treatment as it's only been one week since the last time I did the bleaching with 30 vol. Should I hold off on that since it can make your hair more dry?

Also, should I just attempt to put in the lavender or do you think it wouldn't take because it's still not light enough?

How bad would it be to do the purple shampoo today and then put in the lavender tomorrow?

>>10151957
That's way too dark for any pastel color. It needs another to be bleached 1-2 more times to get to be light enough. Before toning, you hair has to be light blonde, and your hair is medium blonde right now. Purple shampoo is for maintaining ash blonde, it's not a toner.
You can try dying it now, but it's going to be medium purple, not lavender. You could bleach it again, but I don't recommend it.

>>10151961
>You could bleach it again, but I don't recommend it.
Like in general or just right now?

Also when I used the purple shampoo I did notice that my hair was getting brighter. I only used it a couple of times.

>>10151974
That's because toning brassy hair brightens it as it neutralizes orange and yellow.
In general you will have to bleach again to light blonde, so that it'll be light enough to be lavender.
Purple shampoo, is for maintaining blonde hair, and is not a toner for brassy hair. You're not supposed to use it often either as it is very drying on hair.
If you want lavender hair by this weekend, you have to bleach it again to light blonde, tone it to remove brassiness, and then dye it.
I don't recommend it, because you're hair will likely break off after the additional bleach.

>>10151986
Thanks for explaining!

>>10151957
I agree with this anon>>10151961. Be patient and keep moisturizing your hair. In a week you can lightly bleach again. After bleaching, deep condition. Give yourself a few more days then use a toner on your hair to remove the brassines. Try one of the Wella brand toners like T14 or T18. You can mix an additive into your toner such 050 Cooling Violet.

How often do I reapply sunscreen if I'm indoors all day? Is once in the morning good enough?

>>10147271
Anon, you just saved my lashes, I thought tubing mascara was the same thing as the ones that add micro fibers, and have been scared to try them

Do any of you have any advice on fixing my dry, ratty hair? It's looked like this for as long as I can remember. I cut my ends biweekly, and have been using OGX's extra strength damage remedy oil after every shower. I noticed a small difference but the few bottom inches are horrifying.

>>10152021
If you're a U.S. anon, wait 24 hours before dying. Bleach it with a lower peroxide like 20-30 depending on whether or not that's hair dye residue. Just be patient, and cover it. You can reapply more if it starts to dry out. Wash it out once it's evenly a light yellow to pale yellow, and try One & Only Argan Oil conditioning toner in Ash. It's a hair mask. I like Wella's too, but it uses peroxide. You can then use Arctic Fox's Girls Night Out. Leave it it overnight. I've had mixed results with other lavenders.

>>10152824
clip-in extensions could thicken it up

>>10152824
Tbh you should probably just cute about 5-6 inches off. I know you likely don't want to, but it will grow back and look even better.

>>10152887
hair is dead, cutting it doesn't change growth.

>>10152888
Yeah I know, but it will make it look better, and will continue to look good as it grows back. atm it looks like she has shitty, broken, dried, split ends. The only thing that will make it look better is cutting it off/

>>10152824
How often do you wash your hair? You could be washing it too often. What conditioner do you use? I do agree with other anon, you might benefit from a good old fashioned chop. Don’t forget that your hair health starts with your general health, so making sure you’re hydrating and eating well can go a long way to helping fight breakage. Some people just have naturally frizzy hair, though.

>>10152910
How do I eat well when I'm trying to lose weight?

>>10152942
You can still eat well and lose weight. Eat veggies, meats, nuts, eggs. Take a multivitamin. Don't starve yourself.

>>10152942
You absolutely need to eat well while losing weight or else your body will severely deteriorate, you’ll age early, you’ll fuck up your metabolism. Ana-chans look good for about five minutes in their lifetime before they become haggard and cronelike. Having an average reduced caloric intake and avoiding sugars in addition to regular exercise are your best weight loss friends. >>10152946 knows what’s up.

>>10152910
I wash my hair once every two days, but I dont eat or drink very much at all (Around 900 calories a day?) but when i do eat its mostly healthy.

>>10153529
and that's why your hair looks like shit. You need to eat at least 1200 cals a day, and even then, that's really low

>>10152942
To start with, don't starve yourself and try to get in at least half an hour of exercise per day (ideally a combination of cardio and resistance-based) and eat around 1200kcal/day - you need to commit to this over a period of weeks to months as this is much better for your body than doing something like starving yourself which tends to fuck up your hair, skin and hormones. Keep your protein and fat intake high enough to meet your minimum daily requirements and take a multivitamin. I aim for a minimum of 1g per kg of protein, 0.5g/kg of fat and the rest carbohydrates from non-refined sources. So what that looks like in practice is no bread, rice, noodles or pasta, lots of chicken, eggs and white fish with leafy green salads or steamed/stir fried vegetables, making my own dressings and monitoring how much oil I put in. Stir fry is pretty much a staple but instead of drowning it in oil and sauce, I use a non stick pan, spray on oil, garlic and ginger and a small amount of onions and sesame oil. It's very easy to NOT eat enough protein when you're trying to calorie restrict and 'eat healthy', since you get more volume from a giant salad than a chicken breast, but protein is vital for muscles and things like your hair and skin. Egg white omelettes with a ton of spinach and a small amount of parmesan are good for getting the protein in and still being delicious.
If I'm not exercising, I tend to go down to 1000cal which is okay for me (short, 50kg, sedentary job and in my late 20s so I have a lower metabolic rate than I did in my late teens) but that means no nuts and red meat and I always take a multivitamin if I'm cutting down that much

>>10153570
Also, this is not as a maintenance thing - normally I eat between 1300-1400kcal, exercise, and stay between 50-51kg.

>>10153570
But I'm a midget, 157cm. 1200kcal is maintenance

>>10153639
You're not eating enough so your hair is taking a hit. it happened to me as well. You need to up your calories. If that means you need to work out, then start.

>>10153639
Height has nothing to do with metabolic rate.

>>10153667
If you're shorter you show weight easier, a 5"7 girl can be 65kgs and be very thin while a 5"5 girl will look chubby at that weight. Trust me I'm short so I know from experience that if I hadn't lost weight, I'd be a 70kg fatso

>>10152942
I've gone pescetarian but the problem with that is leafy greens aren't as filling so carbs look appetizing. Avoid high GI carbs like bread. I wouldn't suggest going full keto unless you wanna exercise very heavily for three months, because it's a very high fat diet and you NEED to exercise like an hour and a half daily on it, but the macros you want are protein and fat and you should get at least half an hour of exercise a day

>>10153695
What did you do for weight loss? I'm trying to get down to like 56kg

>>10151957
>the girl that was helping me do my hair
anon it sounds like you asked a non professional to do your bleaching

>>10153639
I call bs on that... I'm 158cm, the same anon from >>10153570, and at 50kg my basal metabolic rate i.e. the amount of calories I would expend lying around in bed all day is close to 1200, and the recommended intake for sedentary lifestyle is 1400. Unless you're already underweight for your height (in which case why are you trying to lose weight?) it's likely you will have similar numbers to that in most BMR/RDI calculators. Hence why I can lose weight if I drop to 1200kcal and exercise.

>>10153667
>Height has nothing to do with metabolic rate.
Ana-mia level retardation. Height indirectly indicates differences of bone, fat and muscle mass, therefore how much kcalories a person needs to exist.

>>10153727
Mostly diet and exercise, I've still got a ways to go to get to my ideal body since my waist and bust are too big for my liking still.

Avoid bad carbs like white bread or bagels, eat small meals or snacks every 3 hours, drink a lot of green tea and do cardio is my best advice.

>>10154071
green tea is gross

>>10148069
Dealing with sebum issues caused by androgen hormones is difficult as you'll be adding the testosterone to your female hormones and then dealing with all the others that are produced by your adrenal glands and sub-cutaneous fat.

As long as you are increasing your androgen count, you will have to deal with hormonal acne. The only way to reduce hormonal acne is to reduce the circulation of androgens, which is why birth-control pills are a effective option for women (Gotta have the estrogen and progestin for it to be effective).

Here are options
-General skin care: Anything made for oily skin and then adjust as your testosterone usage changes.

-Over the counter medications for the acne only help with 3 causes: bacteria, breaking down sebum in pores and increasing skin cell turnover which results in very dry, thinning, sun-sensitive skin.

-Prescription medications will be limited as FTM means that options for hormonal acne control measures like birth control pills and spironolactone which are only suitable for women. Sure you could take them and seriously fuck over your liver and undo all the effects that the testosterone have had on your body.

Only option on script is Accutane but that is a high strength retinoid related to Vit A that works to breakdown sebum and increase skin cell turn-over. It does not reduce the amount of sebum being produced in relation to hormonal changes, only in conjunction with bacteria, fungal and inflammation in the skin. It is also has an effect on your liver cells and their function so any other medications you're taking will need to be considered for their liver metabolism and hepatotoxins effects.

>>tl:dr your skin cannot escape it's acne fate unless that acne is caused by poor hygiene and bacteria. Go talk to a professional about it.

I need sun cream help. I currently use Biore Watery Essence and it's great, but they sell to China where they legally have to test on animals and I really want to buy from zero testing companies (as much as possible). Basically I'm looking for:
> no animal testing
> no white cast (I'm dark)
> preferably physical not chemical (Biore is chemical and I wanna try a physical)
> SPF 50+
> cheap (£10/$15 and under)

any reccs?

>>10154071
thanks for the tips
im not this retard here>>10154225 because i love green tea
i just bought a lot of green tea and made a pot of it for easter lunch

>>10154429
Physical is even harder to find than chemical when it comes to no white cast.

>>10154435
I like green tea but I can’t explain why because it straight up tastes like grass water

I normally get some acne during the winter, usually one or two pimples that are persistent. I've recently greatly reduced my intake of dairy and my acne has gotten much worse this past winter. Has anyone experienced this before?

I really would prefer not to go back to my previous intake of dairy, but that's really the only lifestyle change I've made. I'm hoping it'll recover this spring. Does anyone else have similar issues and advice to help the healing process?

>>10154429
Tried Invisible Zinc? They have a tinted SPF50+ sunscreen as well as their regular one, but not sure how available the brand is outside Australia.

>>10152905
You sound like every stylist I've seen who was trying to get a hair cut out of me.

Coconut oil and olaplex really helped my own hair so far. I never had to cut it off.

anyone bought new circle lenses recently? which websites are still good?

>>10154750

As you said, hair is dead. It cannot repair itself, because it’s dead. That’s why anon says to cut it off. Theoretically, it won’t really help in the long term to condition split ends.

Personally I’m curious to see what your hair looks like because I use a lot of leave in conditioner myself to help with split ends but I feel like it’s a very temporary solution.

>>10154776
Pinkyparadise. I've ordered there since I was like 15 and great customer service too.

>>10154776
I buy circle lenses from kpop2 because I like how they actually tell you what the graphic diameter is.

Does anyone know of any other BB creams or foundations that are super pale, about the 13 range, like for example the Missha Perfect Cover BB and M Signature BB? Korean and Japanese brands are both good, I'm just looking to explore different products because I'm kind of getting bored of what I use.

>>10154683
It's because dairy affects your acne
I'm lactose intolerant and I don't have acne.

>>10154438
Yeah, this is my problem. But people keep talking about how it protects you better.

>>10154742
I'll check it out, thanks anon!

>>10154438
>>10155277
Also looking for a good physical sunscreen for the face. They all seem to leave such a white cast, that I'm wondering if tinted physical sunscreen exists...

I have wavy frizzy hair that destroys itself as soon as I go out. It doesn’t look cute or curly, just like haven’t washed myself in a week. Would appreciate product reccomendations - specifically serums, leave-in conditioners and hairsprays. This is the only reason why I can’t have bangs and feel like I have to wear wigs with lolita even though they give me headaches and are overall a pain to deal with.

>>10154778
>As you said, hair is dead.
I am not the anon who said that. Don't assume you know who you're replying to on an anonymous board...

As for hair- leave in Conditioner is not the same as using olaplex or coconut oil.

>>10154998
seconding this, plz...I've tried all the drugstore brands and they're all much too dark for my skin

>>10155007
learn to read, they said they've cut down their dairy intake and that's what's affected their acne

>>10154998
>>10155464
Missha and tonymoly user here. Nothing comes close to k brands, why do you want drugstore brands when the K brands are so much better?

>>10155301
Missha and a lot of k BB creams have built-in sunscreens

>>10155473
Sunscreen in makeup is not the same as typical topical application sunscreen, mostly because you need to use more product than you'd normally put on your face.

>>10155365

I've heard bad things about coconut oil hence I wanted to see what your hair looked like. As you said you're anon so you could be either delusional or trolling for all I know. I'd rather have someone falsely warn me than deal with limp, greasy hair for the next month.

>>10155301

they all tend to, the closest one to not giving a white cast (and keep in mind I'm pale so my gestalt for whitecast may be less) is the Rohto skin aqua super moisture milk. Really watery, so it goes over easily and the physical part of the sunblock spreads easier. What I didn't like about it is that despite being greasy, it made my skin drier. I'm not sure why.

The one I use now (etude house soon jung) is more moisturising, but the white cast is unreal.

>>10155473
because I'm not hugely into makeup culture so Ive only tried what's available in store so far. and the korean beauty industry is so extensive and intimidating. when I go into the stores that sell it, instead of advice, the shop girls follow me around like they think I'm shoplifting.

>>10155527
>they think I'm shoplifting
Are you not-white? Old Asians usually act like this. If you have office clothes, use them next time you go to a store. It's the only way to make brainless monkeys to respect you as you're already not a human being to them.

>>10143120
>so my current moisturizer is a bit much
On the contrary anon, your skin is not getting enough moisture, you need to nurture it more and not use such a harsh cleanser
What is your routine?
Eucerin has always been good to me, regardless of my skin problems(dry,acne,etc)
My skin is pretty oily too and Ive been leaving jergens cold cream on overnight and applying eucerin in the morning and its helped regulate my face
But I realized my problem was mainly using cleansers that were too harsh for my skin

Any gulls go to a dermatologist to help their routine? What was it like?
I would love to get my skin, not just my face properly evaluated, mainly because I've had some dark spots appear on my skin I was unaware I had

>>10155660
wow ok you're a disgusting racist and either a normie or a crossboarder or something? I'm white and was wearing ouji last time I went into one, and the workers were young, pretty korean (I'm presuming) women.

>>10156061
>a disgusting racist
I'm black, you white trash fuck.

>>10156061
Don't reply to racebaiting cunts hun.

>>10156111
You're not exempt from being racist because you're black.

>>10155507
Just don't bother with hair oils/serums. But shampoo and conditioner with coconut oil worked better on my hair than olaplex did.

I'm not here to troll, either. I've been to A LOT of stylists who insisted that I take more than 3 inches off and I had to fucking beg them not to. I don't go to salons anymore because most places charge your card before they do anything and I don't want to get stuck with a shit hair cut that I didn't want to pay for.

>>10156061
Have you never went shopping in Asia? They all do that in mid to high range stores because it's their job to sell you stuff. Now think about why you assumed they thought you were shoplifting.

I'm thinking of buying a few products from the ordinary on Sephora. Is their stuff effective or is it just a waste of money. I think the bottles are also a bit on the small side, was this a problem?

I recently got some rosehip seed oil after reading some recommendations in past threads. Do I apply this instead of my moisturizer or still apply them both?

>>10156302
There are heaps of reviews online, I would take a look at those as some of the formulations aren't as good as claimed. I have used their niacinamide and squalane which were fine.

>>10157743
You can use both. Gacial oils generally are applied after serums and/or moisturizer.

>>10138962
Am 19.

How do you start to preserve aging?
My skin is already pretty dry and textured with lots of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, so I would like to know how to curtail almost any aging.

>I use sunscreen religiously + I stay out of the sunlight as much as I can
>I eat healthy+drink lots of water + tea
>I moisturize my face often

My face routine is pretty simple:
>wash face in the morning using any face wash for 60 sec
>I rub a rose water toner to get rid of excess dirt, and then add more to press into my skin
>spritz aloe juice +water on my face
>Vitamin C revitilization serum
>sunscreen

>>10156302
It’s cheap so try it out. Things like that honestly you can’t know will suit you unless you try.

>>10157822
Do you eat enough protein and get enough micronutrients/vitamins and minerals? Often "healthy" is shorthand for "whatever's trending on social media" or "what I think is healthy" and those two are not the same. Check the pH of the facial wash you are using and that it's not drying you overly, and look into using actives in your routine (retinol, AHA, niacinamide are some to start looking at)

>>10157822
I'd recommend looking into dermatologist YouTubers. There are a lot of them so take your pick, but they will help guide you to what actually does anything. (Hint: Plant extracts and aloe are not going to do as much as you hope.)

>>10138996
Skip sephora

>>10140308
Kvd is cancelled
Stila liners are amazing

>>10142143
You’ve heard wrong
I bought a full size and used it all last year and saw zero results. Don’t waste your money gulls
But on the other hand ...
https://www.yesstyle.com/en/by-wishtrend-pure-vitamin-c-21-5-advanced-serum-30ml-30ml/info.html/pid.1060739471?cpid=1060739470
I’m about to try this more price friendly one and if a thread is up within the next 2-3 weeks I’ll try to remember to update if it’s worth it or not

I've been tempted to start using a retinol cream to add to my routine since I'm reaching my mid-20's but there are so many different kinds I have no idea where to start. Do any of you gulls use retinol creams?

>>10158377
I've used adapalene for acne and then Retin-A on and off since I was 20, and I prefer them to cosmetic retinols. Obviously you still have to use moisturizer and sun protection becomes more important.

>>10157844
I think I do. I atleast try to have a blanced daily diet filled with veggies, a moderate amount of non greasy meat like grilles chicken and fish, some carbs, and fruits. Not sure about protein though.

>>10157881
Thanks, I never thought of following a derm online before.

>>10158435
This might be a stupid question but, would it be ok to use adapalene if I've never had issues with acne on my face? My skin has always been dry and clear and using things that advertise as primarily 'acne treatments' always make me nervous

>>10157743
I'd use it for the oil cleansing step before your regular cleanser.

>>10158377
Try something from the ordinary, anything they have is pretty fucking great

>>10158562
It's probably better to use lower strength retinol, since one of the side effects is dry and peeling skin which is more pronounced if you already have dry skin (as opposed to oily skin which is the case for many people with acne)

Any good alternatives to Diamond Lash eyelashes?

I've decided I want to cut my own hair and not sure if I need anything more than scissors and a trimmer.
I'm probably going to want thinning scissors to make sure that my bangs don't appear too blunt.

I've also never styled my hair before and dislike the "too much gel" look and don't want strong odors. What do?

>>10159276
Go to a salon for the love of god.

>>10159277
if there's a dude salon I probably don't want to be anywhere near it

>>10159276
If you have to ask about these basic ass questions please go to a hairdresser, because it's apparent you are unable to even Google the basics of DIY hairdressing.

>>10155340
Have you figured out exactly what type of hair you have anon? You might be a 2c from the sound of it.

There are a shit ton of tutorials out there. Just type in 2c hair care and you'll find a lot of products and tips!

But apart from that get a spray bottle and put water + a little bit of conditioner in it. Every morning wet your hair with that and the waves will form better and there will be less frizz.

Good luck anon!

Anyone had laser pigmentation removal? Is it worth it? I have some moles (flat) on my face that I would like gone, and since they're flat and not too big, I think I would be a good candidate for laser. It's not too expensive as compared to some other laser treatments

>>10159747
>laser off facial moles
Anon why?

>>10159757
People hate them for some reason.

>>10158900
>look it up
>2% retinol serum is 10 bucks
Anon, what's the catch? My first born?

>>10159892
I’m confused. OTC Retinol isn’t expensive. Get on it.

What are your favorite "your lashes but better" lashes? I've been using Dolly Wink's Natural Dolly but I'd love to find new lashes to try! Bonus points if it doesn't feel like it'll fall apart when I remove the lash glue.

>>10159892
I second them. The Ordinary's stuff is inexpensive and works great. I think the "catch" is that they don't have any fancy fillers, fragrances, or extras.

>>10159898
>>10159991
That's amazing. I'm so used to seeing those 60-90 dollar products. Bless the angels here.

>>10159892
i really want to graduate to 2% retinol but man im gonna be a peely ass bitch

>>10159892
>>10160033
hold up is this "granactive retinol" legit? Anyone used it before with better results than typical retinol? Anyone know of any studies about it? i don't want to use it if it's some bullshit pseudoscience like half of other skin products out there

>>10160033
I use TruSkins 2.5 retinol and don’t peel but it also has a bunch of other stuff in it .

>>10160033
should I not start with a 2% retinol if I've never used retinol ever?

>>10158377
I started with alpha skincare 0.15% retinol. The reviews on it seemed good and I personally got some shedding and then noticeably smoother skin from it so I'm assuming it's at least a little effective as a babby's first retinol.

I've been trying the elizavecca retinol cream and I don't know its long term effectiveness but it ended up being a little too much when I was using it daily (more skin shedding and then dryness and sensitivity), and now I'm trying to acclimate to it more gradually

>>10159747
It depends how you heal and whether you are prone to scar. My understanding is frequently the pigmentation is deeper compared with something like PIH so the laser will be hitting more tissue = more likely to scar.
So... if you ended up with a scar the same size as your mole would you be happy with that result? If not, don't do it.

has anyone ordered contacts from maplelens recently?

>>10160110
If you're dry skin anon then no. Start with 0.5% or 1%, and don't apply it daily to begin with

>>10144327
>your problems come from hair removal, fix the psychological conditioning that makes you feel like you have to be ashamed of your natural body.

Some people don't like their own body hair you mentally imprinting faggot

>>10160034
I've been using it nightly for about a month now and can see a pretty good result on the fine lines around my face. It's recommended by the ordinary to start at that and move up to the higher retinol serums as you get used to it.

>>10153667
I literally have more square footage of body than you.

Not too related, but does anyone know where I can find the radio station that Sephora plays in their stores? I don't go often, but when I do, the music and remixes they have playing are always poppin'.

For actually interesting skincare advise, go to pic related. I’d be happy to answer any skincare questions too, just send me a message through the blog!

t. I’ve removed 90%+ sun damage from my skin in about a year.

>>10160757
>the tunes at sephora are always poppin'
you sound like a AI that's been trained to piece together random slang in an attempt to blend in as a young, hip millennial

>>10160876
why are you shilling your godawful blog on /cgl/? you are legitimately one minion away from becoming a middle-aged alcoholic woman on fb

I know this thread is practically the basic bitch containment thread but can't yall fuck off back to r.eddit or pinterest or wherever

>>10160876
>promoting your tumblr blog on 4chins
I get that you're proud of it and all but this is cringe.

Anyone here know how to fix a triple eyelid? My right is double but my left is slowly trying to become a triple.

I heard eyelid tape was bad but i can never get glue to look right

>>10160922
Surgery

>>10160922
Moisturize the fuck outta yr eyelids
I get triple eyelid every spring and instense moisture is the only thing that fixes it

>>10160888
>you sound like an AI
It happens when I'm feeling cheery. I'll adjust the coding for my image board speech.

>>10161147
console.input type = <music/>
function = {pleasure} "error"
/alter emotive state v + (10)
output: ^_^

>>10160900
naivete is cute, anon

>>10161522
naivete would imply that you don't know that what you're doing is cringy, when your responses show otherwise.
Being willfully obtuse is not kawaii

I'm very late to the birth-control pill party, but I'm planning on seeing a doctor to get started. I know it's probably different for everyone, and it probably also depends on what kind of birth-control you're using, but does anyone have a general timeline for how my skin will probably progress? I have a con in a couple of months, and I'm worried about the initial flare-up happening during the con. Does it take a long time for your skin to clear up at first?

>>10161797
BC pills are one of those things that vary between people a lot. Personally, I didn’t break out at all and had very minimal side effects. Do you usually break out badly when you have your period?

>>10161834
Yeah, I usually get a few big pimples right when my period starts. I'm just feeling worried and wondering if I should just wait until after to con to start taking BC just to be safe.

I have a cystic zit by my mouth that's so deep, I can feel the bump inside my mouth with my tongue. It was very painful the other day and is slowly going down, but the deepness is concerning to me.

Should I go to a doctor to get a cortisone shot for it today, or would it be better to wait until tomorrow morning for an actual dermatologist?

>>10161797
Birth control is very individual and it depends which type you are started on. Most people start on the combined pill rather than the mini pill, but if your doctor says you need the mini pill it has a much higher chance of causing breakouts. Some people have no effects, some break out more, some have their acne clear up really well. Unfortunately, the combined pill did nothing for my skin and it wasn't until accutane that it really sorted itself out.

>>10161696
>>10161522
an ignorant old lady obsessively documenting her issues with acne on tumblr is possibly the furthest thing from moe you can find

So The Ordinary's Retinoid serum states to use after water-based serums but before creams and oil-based things.

I generally assume this means I shouldn't use my water-based moisturizers. Any recommendations?

>>10162156
Just follow what the serum says. Can't you use your moisturizer before the serum?

>>10161797
If you can, I'd really urge you to go for an IUD as opposed to pill BC. There are far fewer risks and side effects, and if you're worried about breakouts, I've never had nicer looking skin since getting my IUD, and everyone I've spoken to has had similar results with their skin. No weight change either which is super nice.

>>10162206
I just pretty much assumed that you use moisturizer as a general last step

I'm desperate anons, i've tried a ton off toners and micellar waters and all of the ones i've tried made bumps on my skin?
I'm acne prone, oily to some dry skin because of my BC pill.
Does this mean that my skin simples does not take well to toners?!

>>10162156
Pretty sure your moisturizer counts as a cream in this case. The retinoid is supposed to be used PM and usually, people roll with something occlusive for PM, like an oil/night cream, and a moisturizer in AM, like the day cream, but the day cream is still occlusive.

If you're in doubt, just check the contents of the moisturizer. If it has oils (that aren't just there for the sake of perfume or so), then use it after the retinoid.

>>10162226
well DESU if you weren't using that product the order is still the same.

Doesn't mean you can cleanse last tho.

>>10162156
I'm so salty, I was recommeded this, decided to order it and then the mail service in my country messed up; no product and no refund...

>>10162263
Have you looked at the ingredient list on them at all? You may be sensitive to a particular preservative, fragrance etc. that is causing you to break out

Not sure if this belonged on the /help/ thread or on /fa/ but I'll start here

I want to get this fella's haircut and I'm wondering how it looks like irl. Can any of you help me find a pic of some dude (or chick) with comparable hair? Goodness knows it won't do me any good to show this to my hairdresser; I'm just gonna get an odd look

Yes, it's for a costume and I'm dying my hair blue, and I know what you all have to say about using a wig vs natural/dyed hair. Screw that tho, none of you be changing my mind

tl;dr help me find a pic of some dude/chick irl with the same hair

Thx all!

>>10162473
Attention gulls, this is a bait post, I repeat, a bait post. This person doesn't even understand to be remotely good you need a wig, he's dismissing makeup and wig as "fake and gay".

Maybe if you decide to tore this person down, he will change, but he's pretty resistant to it.

>>10162473
bro just get a wig lol

>>10162473
glas, PLEASE use a wig. You're going to ruin your hair.

What sunscreens don't make you look like a greaseball?

>>10148596
I just brought these so I'll update in the next skincare thread

>>10151957
whenever I wanted a successful pastel, the only thing that ever ever truly worked was bleaching once or twice heavy(40 volume), to a blonde almost as light as what you have, then immediately dyeing a dark version of the desired pastel - a full rich purple, or rich blue, or hot pink - immediately, before shampooing or any kind of treatment; like bleach, gently dry, apply dye;

then, a couple of days or a week later, one more bleaching with a 30 volume all over for 15 minutes. That always left me with a really really permanent very light and bright pastel.

But you already bleached your hair three times, wouldn't do it again now.

>>10152824
your hair looks like mine! I agree with other anon - you are washing too often, with something a bit too harsh. Also with type 2a/2b hair like that, you will want to dry it slowly. Wrap it to dry in something like silky polyester. It will help immensely with that dry static-y frayed look.

>>10160922
I need a picture what does triple even mean

>>10161298
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>>10141053
It's a bunch of topsy tails! I could make a video tutorial later if you're interested? Would be sometime during the weekend probably when I could upload it though.

>>10153639
Also depends on your current weight and your activity level.
I highly recommend a Fitbit with HR. It will help you factor in activity and keep track of how you’re eating.

>>10154783
I ordered from them a couple years ago and got fake lenses. They also have stolen images, and other people had some bad results too. I really hope they’ve changed their ways but I’ll never try to find out.

How/where do I begin to learn how to apply makeup? My makeup experience is pretty much that I know how to apply lip gloss.

>>10165365
Go to a makeup store and ask to be matched for a foundation. Ask which primers they’d recommend for your skin type and that foundation. Those are the two things I’d personally say to splurge on good quality if nothing else because it will stay on longer than lesser quality brands (although, this really matters to me as I’m athletic and from a very hot and humid area so both those factors will melt your makeup fast). Ask if they can show you how to apply them. If you have very dark circles or blemishes you may want to ask about concealer too.
As long as you have foundation application down, I feel like other things like blush and eye makeup can be learned fairly easily (and with some practice) from online tutorials on YouTube or blogs. Just have fun testing things out whenever you have some free time. Makeup washes off, it’s ok if you mess up.
Any more specific questions you can always come back and ask here!

>>10165440
Thank you kindly, anon.

I asked amazon if TruSkin's vitamin C serum burns. Surprisingly, the company responded.
Also, someone noted that I was most likely allergic to something in The Ordinary's serum.

I have quite some uneven acne scarred skin from acne in my teens (dumbass), it's especially noticeable in sunlight/strong lights. It could be worse, but it still affects me.

What can I do about it other than professional stuff like laser treatments? I've heard about dermarolling, but I also heard it's not safe to do at home... should I give it a try?

Any ingredients in skincare I should look for?

>>10162898
Korean sunscreen aka etude house
>>10166524
Mirrors should be illegal. Dont worry that much anon. They will never go away.

What's a better body wash than your standard dollar store ones?

I accidentally bought the dry skin version of the clinique moisturizer, I always use the gel version for oily skin.

Is there a big difference?
I don't want to gift it but also I don't want to break out.