/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>10204194
Places like Ulta and Sephora already have k-beauty sections. I’m hoping in a few years or so everything will become available so I don’t have to bulk buy shit when I go to Japan or Korea like the lunatic foreigner I am

Has anyone else taken the gelatinpill? Does anyone else even know about it?

>>10204286
Gelatin is good for hair and nails but tiny doses in pills... That mostly seems like a scam. Based on (weird) putting gelatin directly on your hair and nails and leaving it there for a while like a mask works great though.

>>10204304
Oh sweet summer child, I do not mean the pill industry. I mean the gelatinpill, as in mental enlightenment. Please be patient, prepare for massive autism.

>>10204307
Bitch, what the fuck are you talking about

>>10204286
>Does anyone else even know about it?
Obviously not. Do you want to tell us, or pretend like you’re super special cool in your secret clubhouse?

I'm using this hyaluronic acid serum day & night, retinol+ceramide nighttime and spf moisturizer daytime. Basic mild cleaner, toner and moisturizer to complete regimen. Main concern is skin texture. When would be the best time to incorporate c-vitamin? Every other night instead of retinol? Or during the day? Should I try to get some topical e-vitamin in too? Serums? Or in other products?

>>10204310
>>10204312
Ok, here we go. There is a tldr at the bottom for brainlets.

https://pastebin.com/iF8jC9pE

>>10204414
Wow I was expecting some mind blowing shit and all I got was the incredibly obvious fact that gelatin is good for your skin and it’s important to eat well.

>>10204304
>well i know that gelatin is good for your skin
>>10204307
>no, dumb dumb, the SECRET knowledge
>>10204414
>facts about gelatin being good for your skin
well this is the dumbest exchange i’ve seen in a while

Can anyone reccomend a good daily moisturizer?
Preferably Korean, I don't have much luck finding non-greasy products from anywhere else.
Combination skin, don't need acne help but wrinkles are a budding concern.
Anyone interested in product reviews for stuff I've used so far?

>>10204414
you're the brainlet here, eating collagen doesn't do anything except make your poops better

>>10204414

I was hoping for studies and shit but there was nothing of the sort except for basic physio and a bunch of wild leaps based on that. 2/10 you got me to read it.

>>10204494
>The bioavailability of hydrolyzed collagen in mice was demonstrated in a 1999 study; orally administered 14C hydrolyzed collagen was digested and more than 90% absorbed within 6 hours, with measurable accumulation in cartilage and skin.[4]
>with measurable accumulation in cartilage and skin.
>>I-It just makes your poop bigger!

>>10204500
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5707681/
Here you go. Quick summary;
The objective of the present study is to investigate the effects of CPs from bovine bone on skin aging based on the chronologically aged model. Bovine bone was employed as a raw material to prepare different CPs using Alcalase and collagenase. Then, the effects of CPs from bovine bone on chronologically aged skin were investigated in chronologically aged mice by analyzing the skin histology, skin components and antioxidative indicators. The results showed that oral administration of CPs from bovine bone has beneficial effects on chronologically aged skin by improving the skin laxity, but it had no on moisture retention of skin. CPs prepared by Alcalase performed better than CPs prepared by collagenase.

In summary, the present study demonstrated oral administration of collagen peptides from bovine bone could improve the laxity of chronologically aged skin by increasing skin collagen content and ratio of type I to type III collagen, but it had no effect on moisture retention of skin. The beneficial effects of collagen peptides prepared by Alcalase (ACP) were slightly better than those of collagen peptides prepared by collagenase (CCP). Another action mechanism underlying the beneficial effects on aged skin of collagen peptides may be involved in increasing the antioxidant properties in the body. Proline intake also improved the laxity of chronologically aged skin but it did not affect the skin antioxidant capacity. These results suggest that collagen peptides from bovine bone and proline are potential dietary supplements for use against skin aging in chronologically aged process.

Im 20 and ive noticed on my cheeks theres very faint spider veins appearing. What should i do?

>>10204604
>oral administration of collagen peptides from bovine bone could improve the laxity of chronologically aged skin by increasing skin collagen content and ratio of type I to type III collagen, but it had no effect on moisture retention of skin.
Bone gelatin, good moisture routine to aid inside out and outside in. Diet is key.

>>10204610
Bitch, do you work for knox? Calm down, or go to a tupperware party or something. It’s not 1962.

>>10204618
Why are you so angry at me quoting a scientific study?

>>10204194
The Hado Labo Gokujyun lotion Premium is my holy grail. I have dry skin though so YMMV.

>>10204194
I like the gokujyun lotion (also premium one as above anon said is even more moisturising) but it's nothing life changing. It's just a nice moisturising toner step that makes a good base for later steps and keeps my face hydrated until the next product. I do think it has improved my skin texture and maybe brightened it a little but compared to the effect of other products like chemical exfoliants or deep moisturising creams it's nothing to write home about.

I overexfoliated my skin. It's 6 days until AX.
My chin has little scabs all over it from where it was rubbed raw and the area that connects the outer sides of my nose to the cheeks is scaly and weirdly pigmented.

Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck

>>10204913
ceramide moisturizer + vaseline on top while you sleep

what's you guys' favorite translucent powder + concealers? i'm trying to start actually wearing makeup

>>10204925
I’ve never found anything better than Cover FX matte translucent setting powder and I don’t know if I just don’t know what I’m missing or it really is GOAT

>>10204919
Thank you! Hopefully that won't clog pores, having dry and oily skin at the sametime somehow sucks

beauty bakeries stuff gets shit reviews across the board, and juvias place is just repackaged, plus the founder is a lolcow

I've learned to actively avoid "black owned beauty brands". fucking garbage.

>>10204194
Is that image supposed to be made fun of for the intensity or is that an actual not
uncommon routine?
>is a complete noob and now intimidated

>>10204989
no problem! vaseline shouldn't clog your pores at least. when i'm not using a retinol i'll mix a little vaseline with my moisturizer and put it on damp skin and i wake up baby soft. i like the dr. jart ceramidin cream but it may be a little pricey.

>>10204618
I have no idea what you are trying to say.

>>10204194
Male here. Bad face skin. What do?

>>10205241
Eat gelatin(not jell-o or anything high in sugar) so your bloodstream takes the collagen in it into your skin and oil based moisturizer for moisture retention. Very simple and scientifically sound.

>>10205190
Vaseline is a comedogenic substance. That it works so well for you and your face.. yeah not true for everyone.

A better bet would be a straight up sleeping pack

>>10205246
Sorry, to specify my advice is fir keeping skin smooth and wrinkle free.
As for something like acne or things like that it REALLY depends and you gotta give us some more info on what you mean by bad skin.

Test the PH of your products ladies. Make sure it is around 5.5. The PH balance of your skin is crucial in protecting it from the environment and stresses. Just a friendly reminder!

>>10205252
Also, one more thing I feel important to share as to what happens when your PH balance is off. Just as a reminder or perhaps you didn't know before. Knowledge is power.

>Drying, dehydration, and even inflammation can occur when the skin is too alkaline; breakouts and irritation can happen when the skin is too acidic.

>>10205249
If you did a 5 second Google search, you would find out petroleum jelly is not comedogenic

>>10205246
Go away you weird gelatin shill

>>10205272
Embrace the truth and value of the great and holy gelatin, your skin will thank you.

https://nayelle.com/test-your-skin-ph-level/

>>10205167
it’s neither. it shows the order you would apply products in if you used them and is comprehensive to include as many as possible.

Here is the gelatin I recommend personally. This is made from the hide of cows, so its got a nice dose of type V collagen(bone gelatin doesn't contain much at all comparatively) which is what your hair and nails crave as well as plenty of type I and III, for skin.

It can be used in a face mask, hair mask, and of course ingested.

>>10205167
Nah, I only do 13 of those steps. It’s good to know the order though.

>>10205304
You're clearly just here to sell something, please fuck off

>>10204194
>not sure if shaving is included with skincare
I don't like waxing, do you guys have any recommendations for razors? I usually get disposable ones but I think getting a better quality long-term one is a good idea.

>>10205564
Anon, there is a lot of research, and you can extract it from animal and plants in your kitchen. Its a skin health thread, gelatin is proven several times in studies to benefit it. Why are you upset at me bringing more attention to it?

>>10205572
You may be better off with sugaring, which is said to be more gentle than waxing. High quality mens razors I find to be the best for shaving.

>>10205564
They are correct though. Gelatin is good applied topically too, I use it in face masks. People rarely talk about it even though its a fantastic source of collagen. They are a little annoying but well intentioned.

>>10205587
They just want the thread to be about shilling korean products. They don't care if you are correct and gelatin is useful for skin care and only a fucking moron would deny gelatin is beneficial.

>>10205589
Also sugaring is so fucking cheap. Its two, three ingredients tops and all you need to make it is a pot and a candy thermometer. Water sugar and lemon juice(optional). The ratio I use is for every two cups of sugar you need 1/2 cup of liquid. Cook the sugar and liquid until it reaches the hardball stage on the candy thermometer(121 – 130 C (250 – 266 F.))

After that let it cool because you don't want to burn yourself. Don't be a fucking idiot pay attention to the temperature keep the candy thermometer in if you have to. It can be used for strip waxing(I just cut up a clean cotton shirts for my strips and these can be washed and reused or thrown away) when its on the warmer side and hard non-strip waxing when its on the cooler side(however this takes getting used to because its much trickier to do than a hard wax).

After getting told to buy superior korean products for literally ages I finally crumbled and ordered both skin care and makeup.
God, are those things shitty...
It's proven that asians have thicker skin and hair, so isn't it just logical that their products won't work on white people? E.g. the hair colouring asians use for their hair is too strong for the average european, so that should apply to skin too, I'd say.

>>10205589
>>10205598
thank you! i'll try sugaring out

>52 replies
>20 posters
sounds like samefag, go away gelatin-chan

>>10205608
I will stay to fight for gelatin and offer advice on various things. This is my mission and this is justice. Deal with it.

>>10205602
Not European so I can't speak on the hair stuff, but plenty of non-Asian people have had luck with Asian skincare products, myself included, so your wrong.

>>10205605
The thing about sugaring is the stickiness, thankfully its very easy to clean, all you need is warm water, but this does take a little getting used to if you're doing it yourself. It has a different feel than wax, you'll see when you try it. It can take practice so research a little on how others are doing it. But other than that its my preferred form of hair removal it can be used anywhere.

>>10205613
>so your wrong

>>10205602
What products specifically did you get?

>>10205623
Clio kill cover cushion foundation, eglips blur powder pact, elizavecca retinoid lotion and corsx sun cream.

>>10205629
>look up the ingredients in the face cream
>first ingredient is water, then useless smells
>isostearyl alcohol is in the third ingredient
Do you guls have any idea how stupid you all look to me? What the fuck are you doing. Why are you putting this on your faces?

>>10205637
>>10205637
Sorry, foundation, not the cream. Oh boy lets look at that though.

>>10205637
Then what do you use?

>>10205620
Thank you for pointing out my bad grammar. I can't type anything without making an error. *you're".

>>10205641
Sun cream checks out
>eglips blur powder pact
too much alcohol in it. skin hates it
>Milky Piggy Egf Elastic Retinol Cream
good
I would say the problem is the make up.

>>10205648
Face cream recipe, can be used in various ways, use small amounts to keep skin from becoming too oily
Beeswax(thickener, retains moisture, decent SPF)-1 tbsp
Gelatin(can be bone or hide, source of collagen, thickener)1 tsp
Rose hip oil(carrier oil, Vitamin C) -1 cup
Pumpkin seed oil(rich in vitamin E, zinc, omega 3- and 6- fatty acids as well as antioxidant)
Carrot oil(rich in vitamin A, not to be confused with carrot seed oil)- 3-4 drops
Put these ingredients into a sterile pot and melt over low heat.
scent(optional)- anything you want thats gentle on your skin, add last when the cream is cooling, doseage dependant on what you use

Does anyone know a good dupe for the old formula of clean it zero purity? It was a perfect cleanser for my sensitive acne-prone skin, but I bought the new formula and it’s breaking me out terribly. I’m so sad

>>10205673
Bitch does this look like a fucking Lush warehouse I pay other people to cook potions FOR me. Either post legit recs or fuck off with that gelatin spam

>>10205712
Why are you so upset? I was asked what I use. I get it, you're too lazy and stupid to make your own witches brew, so this makes you a bit insecure and you lash out at poor gelatin as a result. Breath. No ones forcing you to change.

>>10205724
>and not a single rec was posted that day
Damn didn’t realize this was Etsy general
But real talk tho where you bulk buying carrot oil from. You got a reputable wholesaler or some shit.

>>10205826
Trader Joes.

>>10205848
Alright fuck you too

>>10205673
I'm a fan of making your own concoctions, but this seems like a weird combination of things.
I prefer eyeballing some jojoba, ACV and aloe gel together, maybe a capsule of vitamins or two.
Way lighter than whatever this comes out to be.
Using straight up gelatin as a base sounds like a fucking nightmare.

>>10205851
Lol calm down, I was just fucking with you.
Hippie dippie vegan grocery stores might have it, but better if they offer a wide variety of essential oils.

Not even that guy but holy shit you so mad

10/10 royale with cheese, only product I buy without even second guessing if better is out there.

>>10205880
Good shit. I actually tried others, but then found myself still using this one all the time.

>>10205880
Would probably help if I gave you keysearch terms insead of fucking moonrunes and glowing praise.
>Shiseido Senka Aging Care UV Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++


Also, probably one of my best foam cleansers, def reccomended.

>>10205882
I got one of Nature's Republic as a 'but I can buy this in person and not wait a month'
Total regret, I flowers for Algernon'd myself.

>>10205883
What's your favorite toner?
This is what I'm using, it's really good but I'm not sure it's worth getting again, or if I'm better served trying something new.

>COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner, 150ml

I have dry skin that’s pretty okay all things considered. I’ve been breaking out a bit now that it’s summer though so perhaps my current regime is too heavy? I tried removing a moisturizer but my skin became dried out, so I’m thinking of just trying a lighter one instead. Any recs?

Was using
>garnier Miscellar Water (if wearing makeup)
>cosrx Good Morning Cleanser
>stratia AHA (once every 3-4 weeks)
>hado labo Gokyjyun Premium Lotion (toner)
>stratia Rewind
>stratia Liquid Gold
>20% Urea Cream
>aveeno lotion

>>10205892
Do you use the Aveeno often?
I think I'd swap that out with a light cream moisturizer if it's a daily
Do you do any physical (as opposed to chemical) exfoliants?

>>10205898
I’m using it when I wake up now, though I did stack it after the urea cream at bedtime during the winter. Is there anything you would recommend for a lighter moisturizer?

Also I try to avoid physical exfoliants, though I am guilty of gently rubbing my face with a towel after cleansing. I screwed up using exfoliants before and harmed my moisture barrier, so I’m more cautious now.

>>10205883
lmao get the salt out if your vag, googling the 3 non-moonrunes gives you the item name

>>10205905
I like doing skinfood's black sugar scrub, it's really gentle for a weekly treatment and it doesn't smell disgusting.
I've been using
>COSRX Honey Ceramide Full Moisture Cream, 50ml
As my all purpose daily hitter, but if I just want something light right in the morning I wash and use pic related.
I'm sure any other aloe gel would do the same thing, only issue I have with this one is if you use too mich it gets sticky, but using an emulsifier helps with that.
I think more than anything, just building light layers is the way to go. I cake on the heavy stuff woth no issues in winter, but summer I have to break out the full kit.

>>10205920
I was trying to be more helpful you fucking stain.
>>10205905
Btw, this is what I was talking about, it works as a quick exfoliant or a mask, you don't have to use it one way or the other.
The lanolin in it really makes my skin buttery, but it's not for everyone.

>>10205826
My rec is learn to make your own product so you know what you are putting on your face and you can also adjust the ratio of ingredients or add other goodies (royal jelly is great to spike your diy crwams with for example) to suit your skin best.

Why does it need to be bulk? You don't need a lot. I do know a good source for cold press rose hip oil however, since I use it as a carrier oil (unlike olive oil rose hip oil is very light and allows your skin to breath and wont clog pores plus high in vitamin c which is vital for collagen) I like to have that in bulk along with beeswax.

>>10205853
Gelatin is not a base, there is only a tsp in my recipe. The gelatin aids a little thickening, but more importantly its full of collagen. Rose hip oil and the beeswax make up the bulk aka base. Rose hip oil is light, lets your pores breath and is high in vitamin C Beeswax retains moisture and makes the oil into a thicker cream. The Carrot oil is for vitamin A, pumpkin seed oil for vitamin E and omega fatty acids.

>>10205935
Hi there! Just wanted to dispel some misinformation. Vitamin C is not oil soluble, it is water soluble, you can not find it in oils as a result! You must use something like a vitamin C serum. Rose hip oil is a good carrier oil however. It has a lot of essential fatty acids and protovitamin A. All good for skin. Hooray!

>>10205826
Allow me to aid you in your search. While I couldn't find bulk carrot oil specifically, I DID however find something that may be better. Ta-da!
https://www.essentialwholesale.com/product/1206/beta-carotene-oil-soluble
The human body converts beta carotene into vitamin A (retinol). Enjoy!

Any recs for a physical sunscreen? My skin is acne-prone and naturally oily

>>10205969
How do I get hired by Big Gelatin? I too want to be paid to shitpost

>>10206088
I would like to know which company hired me so I may go and demand my compensation. Clearly they owe me.

>>10205921
Oh, I think I did have that (aloe) at some point but it wasn’t enough for my skin! Guess I should try it out during the summer. I’ll also try out the sugar mask. Worse case, it looks like something I can use as a lip exfoliant.

I have no idea how to do make-up for my eyes or shape my eyebrows. Looking through guides I can't find anything that looks right or even noticible due to all this extra skin and dark skin. Image of my eyes in the link https://imgur.com/a/VWnFbT1, any ideas or at least tell me what my eyeshape is? Thanks in advance.

Has anyone tried Pond's Cold Cream as an everyday cleanser?

>>10206047
Physical sunscreens are great for oily acne prone skin, if your lucky enough to be able to pull off the white cast. I'm going to leave this video here.
https://youtu.be/z60Z5_S6Lss

Any experiences taking birth control for chest acne? I'm all out of options here and it obviously flares up with my period. I'm worried about weight gain mostly.

>>10206515

Every time I see this it flares up into a shitpost fest so here's the simple answer - ask your goddamn doctor. Only they know if it's right for you. You could have some antivaxxer /x/ tier anon answering this question, or crazy gelatin chan telling you that birth control is bad just eat gelatin. Just go to a doctor and ask.

>>10206493
I've used it several times to take off costume makeup and it has not clogged my pores, but I always follow up with a water based cleanser

>>10206515
Lol
I have an IUD, haven't experienced a period or hormone acne in yeears.

>>10206126
It is fantastic as a lip exfoliant, troofax
Follow tried and true; gentle application and follow up moisturizer and I doubt you'll have any issues.

Do you use any 'dry' oils? Tea tree and jojoba are really good. Tea tree, providing you can get used to the shock of how strong it is, (food/pharmaceutical grade only) will help treat any breakouts you get.

>>10206515
>>10206600
If you're on the pill can you skip the placebo week and start doing the next week of pills to skip your period? It's gonna land on AX and I want to skip it if possible.

>>10206610
Gull, I got the IUD so I wouldn't have to do mental hula hoops like that. Don't ask me.
Daily pills are a fucking mistake waiting to happen.

>>10206610
Yeah just skip the placebo pills anon. You don’t have to take them unless you want to have a period for whatever reason

>>10206543
try spironolactone

>>10204194
>>10204667
I use it and I really like it. I use it like a toner under my moisturizer so any stickiness goes away after the moisturizer goes on. My skin used to be very dry and my foundation would look patchy and caky, but now I don't have that problem and my skin is really soft and smooth.

>>10205572
I use a 25 dollar electric razor that I got from Amazon a couple of years. It's supposed to be okay to use dry or wet, but I only dry shave. It's not gonna leave silky smooth texture like a disposable, but it takes care of the visible hair. I use it for my legs, arms, and pits. Has saved me probably hundreds of dollars; I have coarse dark body hair :'( can't drop $$$ on waxing that only lasts me a couple of weeks at best. Hope this helps u

>>10206605
I’ve tried Innisfree Tea Tree serum before but was kinda meh about it. Didn’t seem like it did much. I’m currently using hydrocolloid bandages, which work well, but it would be even better if I didn’t break out in the first place heh.

By the way, thanks for all your help!

>>10206610
Yes, but if you have never done it before then you could get some spotting.

>>10206543
>crazy gelatin chan telling you that birth control is bad just eat gelatin.
What the hell? Fuck no. Gelatin is good but just eating gelatin and gelatin alone is obviously very bad lmao

>>10207173
Don'tt believe this false prophet.
Consume the Gelatin. Become the Gelatin.
Eternal youth and ultimate power can be achieved only through the might of the Gelatin.

>>10207178
Lol'd

>>10206610
Yes, absolutely. In fact, the placebo hurts birth control effectiveness and was only introduced in a failed attempt to appease the Pope.

>>10206047
Invisible Zinc. Drying as fuck and actually helped my acne because of the drying out, but watch for the white cast - they have tinted versions.

>>10207733
Not concerned about the white cast, I'm white and not planning on wearing makeup over it, I just want to protect my skin from the skin without making it break out

Anyone tried anything from Thrive Causemetics? Keep getting ads for them and at first I was concerned because it shares a name with a pyramid scheme that sells patches but I've confirmed they're separate companies. I'm interested in the eyeliner but I have concerns about the waterproof-ness because my eyes are pretty naturally watery

I'm looking for make up brush recommendations.
I got the Bubz Beauty make up brush kit that she released years ago and never upgraded because I found that sponges/blenders were better for my dry skin. I've since fixed the problem with my skin and can actually use brushes without encouraging extra flakeage.

I've had a few brushes in subscription boxes but theyre usually just brushes for eyes and doesn't give a good scope of what the rest of the collection would be like, so let me know what your favourite brush sets are.

Not trying to gross you guys out but I have really bad skin and it's all my fault. I have a form of OCD that causes me to obsessively pick at my skin to the point I look like a meth addict. And ironically enough I do engage in a basic wash tone moisturize routine but I keep abusing my face so any gain from that is nixxed. Does anyone else have this horrible, disgusting habit? How do you curb your compulsions?

>>10207938
I have dermatillomania and trichtillomania too, though a milder form. I like picking at blood oranges instead, when I get the urge; the membrane is skinlike and the red is like blood. Peeling the outer part off mushrooms is also helpful, and watching videos related to skin peeling is helpful too.
It's a struggle, anon, but I hope you can limit it, or if nothing else, redirect the urge to less visible body parts.

>>10207938
same, anon. i have dermatillomania and it's been the bane of my skin problems since i was like 10. sometimes if it gets really bad i'll wear gloves, and i like to keep a fidget cube on hand. also if you have any mirrors that have like any magnification at all, cover them up or get rid of them immediately. i've also bought cheap stress balls that i pick apart because pulling bits of foam off satisfies the need to pull off skin.

>>10207950
>>10207985
Thanks anons most people don't even know what dermatillomania is. These are great tips. I'm making a dermatologist appointment soon too and hopefully they can mitigate the cystic acne so I have less things to pick at. Cuz it always starts with a zit and before I know it there's a giant open wound on my face.

>>10207869
My skin is oily and I still prefer sponges, I used to use the beauty blender wet but now I use the real techniques sponge dry (on the end that's pointy)

>>10207938

I used to pull out my eyelashes so I feel you. I know fidget spinners are very 2018 but you could try something like that to keep your hands away from your face, paint your nails and peel that instead.
I also play video games so usually they'll help in keeping my hands plastered to the keyboard/controller, Overwatch is very good at keeping the hands busy because it's all real-time.

But ultimately, it might be time to go and see a professional to get to the root of the problem. It's admirable that you want to try and stop for the sake of your skin then getting a bit of extra help might not be such a bad idea? Best of luck to you, anon.

>have reverse T zone
>forehead and nose are dry to the touch, often flaky
>cheeks are prone to deep cysts

How the fuck do I handle this?

>>10208579
Acne on cheeks sounds hormonal.

>>10208580
they flare up whenever i used a moisturizer tho. have tried cerave PM and mizon snail repair.

>>10208582
Ok, maybe an allergy? You're not glycerin sensitive are you?

>>10208584
Don't think so, never had a bad reaction to cosmetics or other stuff like toothpaste. what moisturizer do you use?

>>10208589
Current is Cosrx's honey ceramide, I've also used Benton's Snail Bee steam cream.
I go for light moisturizers and layer under it with skinfood's peach sake emulsifier, the aha/bha toner mentioned upthread and spot treatments with a honey and teatree oil mixture when my skin is super dry in winter.

>>10208582
using a moisturizer with retinol can help with this, such as revitalift

>>10208612
thanks anon

I really want to start wearing more makeup more often, can you gulls recommend me some products?
I definitely would need a good waterproof mascara, because I tear up easily (allergies) and other than that I have green eyes, I'm pale and have cool-toned (so pink > peach/orange colours) + combination skin. I'm a lolita, so something more one the cute side.

Also, has anybody successfully lost weight without ending up with cellulite and loose skin? I heard dry brushing supposedly works well? I gained some weight and am scared that I will look all saggy once I've lost it again.

I'm looking into starting on retinoid, I'm in my mid-20s and have acne-prone skin.
My routine has been cleansing with the COSRX low ph good morning gel, toning with Naturie's hatomugi skin conditioner, Tiam's Vit C serum and then moisturizing with COSRX nourishing rice spa mask (I know its supposed to be night cream but it feels so nice on my skin). At night I use the CORX BHA.

My acne has calmed a lot, once in a while I get a breakout, which are mostly a couple difficult-to-get-rid-of pimples. However, I cant seem to get rid of the irregular texture and am starting to obcess over the fine lines I'm getting on my nasolabial folds.

What would you recommend as a good starting point for retinol? Any other products you'd recommend?
Preferably that don't break bank, as I'm currently job hunting but if something is super good, I can consider shelling out a bit.

Thank you in advance!

>>10208774

I wouldn't worry about the loose skin, a lot of people who report this go ham on losing weight - they go from the worst eating habits and being sedentary to eating celery and doing more than their body can usually handle out of the gate, and their skin can't keep up so it becomes loose and their faces look gaunt. This is exactly what happened to my brothers girlfriend and while she did an amazing job in losing a lot of weight, she wasn't able to maintain this routine and even put some back on.

I've learned from her mistake and I'm doing this slowly. It sucks because you want the results right now and it keeps you motivated but it's better on your body to make gradual changes. Phase out your bad eating habits so you don't fall off the wagon, let yourself have a cheat meal or a treat every now and again.

I started off with a summer sculpt program which has done a decent amount of toning and I'm definitely stronger which ended yesterday. The numbers on the scale haven't dropped but I feel and look very different. I'm going to keep elements of it up but now switch to doing cardio to start losing the weight now that I'll most likely be able to do the whole video without feeling like I'm about to die.

Remember, you don't have to be in pain to be getting a good workout. I never had the next-day burn with the program I was on before and remember this has to be something that can last and you can maintain, this isn't a quick fix.

So, I've been exfoliating my face for fucking ever with home made scrubs made of coffee grounds+honey, and I've learnt not so long ago that it was potentially bad for your skin, as it may cause micro cuts that deteriorate your skin appearance

I don't know what's the truth, since I found contradictory answers. Some say you should exfoliate your face with a chemical scrub, while others just say to not exfoliate your face at all.

So what's the truth..? I'm sperging super hard bc I do have tiny cuts on my cheeks and forehead, but always thought it was bc of acne scaring and whatnot

>>10208791
i use differin gel. a tube is like 12 dollars at target and it's magical

>>10208855

I don't use either. I have a soft fluffy face cloth that I use to gently (emphasis on gently) buff away my cleanser once its on and follow up with rinsing off the rest with my hands and water. I switch it out and make sure it gets washed frequently too so I'm not just shoving all of the filth back on.

Up until a few months ago I had horribly dry skin which would flake and peel, and while I tried scrubs (and stopped for the same reason as you) they never made much of a difference. So that with the addition of basic skincare I now have it completely under control.

>>10208855
You just have to find ones that don't have large pieces in the exfoliating scrub that would damage your skin, like the St Ives Apricot scrub due to the walnut pieces they use in it. You just need to find products that are safe for your face, I buy all mine but you might be able to look up tutorials for more face friendly scrubs. Also for deep exfoliating remember only to do it about once or twice a week, any more and it's just more damage to the skin from all the scrubbing.

I really want to try a bb cream for the summer does anyone have any recommendations? I find the western ones are too dark and I'm super pale. I have combo skin.

>>10208879
Missha

>>10208855
Use a chemical exfoliant, not a physical one

>>10208855
The only time I do it is if I notice a lot of build up in my pores. I just use baking soda diluted in water and a toothbrush. Sounds barbaric, I know, but keep in mind I never apply pressure with the toothbrush just gentle circular motions and its only when I have been particularly gross, like when I go camping. I follow up with a ACV water mix with a cottonpad to rebalance the ph since baking soda will put it on the alkaline side.

I want to see more hair styling over wigs or slapping a bow on your natural hair. (Beyond just half-up twin tails or plain braids.)

Do you have any favorite styles? I mostly see styles that are very hard to perform on yourself when I look for voluminous prom/bridal styles for inspiration.

Posting some I like, however these correspond with my hair texture. Would like to see other textures as well.

>>10208969

>>10208970

>>10208972

>>10208969
Most do not wish to pay a hairstylist for expensive fancy bridal do's, and many of them are too intimidating or outright impossible to do on your own. A wig is much easier to style yourself than your own head of hair. Thats all to it really. I too would like to see more but can't blame people for not going the extra mile.

>>10208969
Anon as a wig maker I'm 90% sure hair extensions of some kind were used to augment that ponytail. That is not all her natural hair

>>10208975
That's why I pointed out its a problem that I mostly see ones that are hard to perform on yourself. There's a bunch of them that look nice, and is possible to do yourself within an hour if you have practiced the style. Like >>10208970 or >>10208972

>>>10208978
I'm aware, don't mind clipping in extensions though. It's a tool to match/enhance your hair, which is very different to me than a full wig covering your scalp.

>>10206515
I was on the pill for a year and gained 5kg despite my best efforts, and just couldn't shift the weight, was getting insane depressive mood swings by the end as well. Stopped taking it and went back to my low weight almost immediately. It was a combination of absolutely insatiable cravings, depression eating, and water weight. Also didn't actually notice any difference in my skin.

But everyone is different.

>>10204194
How do I stop myself from continuously buying more skincare products and adding more and more to my routine?

It's an addiction at this point.

>>10209030
You stop, and only you can stop you.

>>10209030
Keep all your money in cash to prevent yourself from impulse buying things online

>>10209030
Look at your pile and see how ridiculous it is. Unsubscribe to any and all skincare online sellers. Stop browsing forums related to skincare. These all create FOMO and are really unhealthy as to the expectations they create. That's how I stopped my makeup and skincare spree. It's bad because I still have so much to use up but I haven't bought anything except one replacement in the past three months. More money for burando, less lotions rotting in my medicine cabinet.

>>10206515
If it's severe you may be a candidate for accutane. That being said, unless you're a lesbian, completely abstinent, and/or missing your uterus or ovaries, you'll need to be on two forms of birth control to take accutane, one of which likely will need to be hormonal unless you opt for the copper iud or diaphragm. My doctor allowed me to do abstinence and only abstinence as being a lesbian meets the definition of abstinence for them

>>10208906
I've heard mixed things about that one and the shades seem dark.

I figure since you people probably know this type of stuff pretty well it'd be best to ask here: How do I into corpse paint? I know nothing.

>>10208791
I use The Ordinary's retinol in squalane. Cheap and effective - $5.30 for 30ml.
I started with the 0.2% to get my skin adjusted and once I've finally finished this bottle I'm going to move up to 0.5%.
Keep at it with the vitamin C serum as well, alongside retinol it's one of the best-proven anti-aging ingredients. Use your vit C in the morning, then retinol at night, and make sure you're using a high PA sunscreen for the face, neck, and hands. (Especially with using retinol, it will make your skin more susceptible to sun damage.)
Make sure to avoid applying exfoliants (BHA or AHA) and retinol to your neck, eye, and hand areas. Those areas do not have oil glands and will end up dried out by those products, thus aging more.
If your skin feels rough or dull, it's worthwhile to do a weekly treatment of AHA exfoliation. CosRX makes a great AHA. I've also used an oil cleanser (Kumano Pharmaact) to the same effect.

>>10209030

Shift focus. Focus on panning all your products, ie- finishing everything to the last drop. the hashtag is #panporn, you're gonna slow down naturally when you realise it'll take you three months to finish up the current bottle you're on before you can post #panporn, so it doesn't make sense to buy three new bottles in the meantime because you'l never be able to pan that many before they hit expiry date.

Go through your stash and dig out the bottles of stuff you didn't like and repurpose them, usually lotions, scrubs, cleansers can be used on the body instead. If anything is too old, seperated, or just super, super bad, toss it out.

Also helps if you start writing down notes, reviews, or keep a beauty diary -- you'll consume things slower and more thoughtfully if you figure out what kind of products do better for your skin, which brands seem to do nothing, and if you find your holy grail you can pretty much stop buying other brands because most of them won't even work as well.

>>10209148
The shades are pretty orangey/yellow imo, but my skin has a distinct orange undertone so it worked well for me

>>10208879
Anon probably suggested missha because their BB creams go to a shade '13' which is lighter than the usual shade 21. There are some other BB creams which come in bigger shade ranges but it really depends on what shade your skin is. Can you give us a MAC (or other) shade reference or have you tried a shade 21 BB cream before?

>>10208877
I'd also probably recommend going to a dermatologist to see what they can do and see if you need prescription creams or not to help repair the damage from over-exfoliating. I use the Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask for exfoliating, it's very light so might be better for your skin, but still I'd still ask a professional first just to be sure.

>>10206627
But don’t expect not having spotting between months or randomly. I take bc and spotting still happens

>>10205608
My comments always get deleted here even though they have to do with skin care

This might be off topic, but I tend to get good advice here.

I am currently going to the hospital every three months, participating in a study of methotrexate and atopic dermatitis. Each time I go there they have me fill out a questionnaire if I went to the hospital any additional times during the three month gap. So far I've had the privilege of saying no

But I've gotten a small, somewhat sore and at times annoying lump by my waist. I meant to ask my doctor to check it out during my routine visit, but we spoke so much about the dermatitis study that I forgot about it. I'm freaking out a little because this lump has grown since its first appearance. Should I wait another three months or schedule a new visit?

>>10210109
Just get it checked out for your peace of mind. Sure, it might be nothing and go away on its own, but esp if you're on an immune suppressant it's worth a look.

What's the best way to get more volume in your hair long term? Extensions?

>>10208879
Is it really necessary to use Korean BB creams in this day and age? Western make-up and skincare brands have 30 SPF now and you can get testers for them in-store.

>>10210109
Might be nothing, might be terminal.

>>10210462
Yeah, but why would you want to?

>>10210462
Reason is you'll not use foundation as much as you will use sunscreen, even worse with BB creams.

>>10210460

Pretty much. Genetics dictate how thick and dense your hair is. You can have hair that's butt length, but it may not necessarily be thick (like mine).

Trimming it helps to keep the ends look thick and adding to the overall look, but other than that there's not a lot you can do aside from backcombing strategically or adding in extensions.

>>10204438
Dr jart ceramidin is my favorite. If the cream is too thick there is a liquid version too,

>>10205304
I use the blue one and I dissolve it in my morning coffee

>>10210466
Because you can test the shade in store or take home testers to see how your skin reacts to it after applying it for a few days.

>>10210479
Western brands have BB cream and powders with SPF that are more subtle and easier to apply than normal foundation.

>>10210533
Are you not able to buy Korean BB creams in a brick and mortar store where you live? Yikes.

Western brand BB creams are almost always terrible. There are exceptions, but why play Russian Roulette when reliable Korean brands are right there?

>>10210565
>Yikes
Nayrt but living in a big city with an Asian village isn't an accomplishment to be proud of.

>>10210527
I'll look into it anon, thanks for the rec

>>10210609
You don't need to live in a big city to have access to decent products. Sorry your country sucks.

>>10210533
Still the amount you apply to get a suitable sun protection is not enough.

>>10210609
You can literally buy korean skincare products in walmart, for fuck sakes.

>>10210460
Extensions. It's not something you can really change permanently, all you can do is add someone else's hair to your head or style it every time you go out

>>10210460
Either treat or fix your hard water, you can scream your thanks into the void later.

Has anybody every successfully lost weight? If yes, how??? Please post tips!

>>10211527
Yes.

The good way: Exercise more than you do now. Even 20 minutes every other day helps. Cut out sugar and bad carbs (meaning: opt for no bun, stop eating pizza so much). Stop drinking soda and beer. Amp up your water intake. Snack on nuts instead of chips.

The bad way: Anorexia.

>>10211527
If your BMI is over 35, just get bariatric surgery and you will lose weight without having to really do anything. If your BMI is under 30 and you can afford it, try gastric balloons to change your eating habits.

Diet/exercise as above anon suggested gives really slow results and relapses happen often. If you have the money, there are better ways.

>>10211575
*under 35

>>10211575
Stop advocating for this.
Medical complications are common, and it doesn't fix you, just makes your life and relation to food miserable and toxic.
Once the device is removed people balloon up again.

>>10211575
>lose weight slowly through diet and exercise
>down to 23 bmi from 37
>still fat.
>tfw should’ve just gone for one of these while i could

>>10211589
>makes your relation to food miserable and toxic
>people balloon up again

The exact same things can be said about dieting. Neither way is foolproof and guaranteed effective, but at least the procedures have fast results.

>>10211527
Yes, keto, intermittent fasting, and longer fasts (2-3 days), light exercise.
Lost 30lbs. In a normal bmi range for the first time in my adult life

>>10211527
Diet is really nine-tenths of the law and the long term solution. I suggest replacing most of you meals with eggs or tomatoes for an extended period of time. That's how I lost my weight, they all really low calorie for how much food you get out of them and the can do them up in different ways. Intermittent fasting has helped some of my co-workers as well.
Surgery is a meme and you'll fuck yourself up if you get it and don'chanve your lifestyle as well

>>10211597
'Fast results' are proven to be worse for you.
>>10211594
You're struggling now but you're doing good anon, keep it up!

>>10211603
I agree with this anon on eggs. look up egg fast. It's pretty much a short term diet, but it fucking works, every time I do it and actually stick to it I drop a lot. I'm used to being in ketosis though, so it's easy to keep it off as long as I stay diligent.

>>10211527
I’m exactly halfway to my goal weight (down 30 lb, 30 to go) and 90% of it is just watching what you eat. I don’t do keto and I’ve ordered McD’s three times this week out of laziness, but my weight consistently goes down over time because I stick to a rough calorie limit.

I was literally to lazy to keep properly counting (home cook without a scale) or keep up on exercise (workout partner moved too far to keep up with) and I’ve never regained any weight at all. It’s just being mindful about intake. Try eating slower if you shovel your food in like a starving dog, you probably frequently overeat and don’t realize because your body figures out it’s full too late.

>>10211575
I'm not that fat. No doctor would do that for me.

>>10211601
If you only eat very little / don't eat for days, how do you stop without yoyoing back? Same to you >>10211603 >>10211647 ?
I had that happen in the past and very much would like to avoid it...

>>10210986
Treat? What? My area has some of the best water in the world and I don't even make my hair wet that often

>>10211672
Count your calories
Restrict your calories
Don't stop restricting and you won't get fat again

No, it's not fun. It's up to you to decide whether aesthetics mean more than food to you

>>10211672
I don't eat too little. I get about 1500-2000 cals a day, but I'm running in ketosis, so it's mostly fat and a bit of protein, and a little carbs. it's definitely not my favorite way of eating, but once I get back down to where I want to be I can add more veggies and occasional fruits and stuff in, with more focus on protein and a bit of carbs with less fats. You just have to get ahold of yourself and stop overeating. if you aren't overeating then you won't gain it back.

>>10211672
Not that anon,

I eat about 1 meal per day, sometimes a very small meal for lunch (tuna, maybe some veg). Once your body is in that mode and you've dropped specific things from your diet such as sugars, excessive starchy carbs, you don't desire them. The key is not reintroducing them back into your diet after an extended fast. If you must eat them, saving them for special occasions when you do consume them is ideal, and then go back to your regular eating habits afterward.

Your body will get used to eating at a specific time of day and you will fill up faster even on less filling foods. So it's important to make sure you're eating nutrient-dense meals.

Also, if you are feeling hungry, you should in general, eat something. Not a pile of food, but keeping things around the house to curb hunger will help. I like cheese sticks, tuna, snap peas, hummus for a quick meal.

I don't count calories, and I don't intentionally restrict them. I'm more concerned with keeping insulin levels low. I've just fallen into these habits. I've lost 25lbs since April.

It's honestly kind of shocking how bad some of the makeup skills of the most "e-famous" lolitas are.
Anyone know who I can follow for great lolita makeup tutorials? I used to follow Kawaiipateen but the models they used aren't that great either.

>>10211757
Hard water as opposed to soft water will create a film that moisturizers can't get through, making your hair brittle, lack luster and flat.
It's not a big jump when most people have hard water and don't realize what it's effect on hair is.
And treat as in treatment

If it doesn't apply to you, just ignore the advice.

>>10209167
Ask metal forums.

>>10208866
I've used differin before and unfortunately did not produce much results for me. I was fairly younger tho but differin dried me out a lot, I remember having acne pimples and flaky skin around them. Maybe I was using it wrong? It was a long time ago.
Thank you for your input!

>>10209311
I use a couple The Ordinary products once in a while so, you caught my attention. I have a Deciem store near me so, yesterday I passed by and got myself a bottle to try out.
I'm gonna give a shot at your reccomendation and see what happens..!
Also curious at how you said not to use retinol on the eye area, I had read some articles on it recommending the opposite and I deffo not want to wreck my eyes' skin.
I haven't tried Cosrx's AHA, I use their BHA since it helps me loads with any acne that comes up. Is it ok to still use it as a spot treatment or is it not advisable to continue using it once I start on retinol..?
Thank you!!

>>10212032
it's better to learn basic skills through normie channels and use those skills to copy jfashion looks you like. even just natural makeup is good for most occasions though

>>10212275
That's great to hear anon! I hope it works for you!
So retinol CAN be used in your eye area, but you just want to be very sparing and gentle with it. Since retinol can dry out and sensitize the skin, and your eye area doesn't have oil glands to re-moisturize itself, it can cause wrinkles and aging. So just make sure to be gentle, don't over-do it, and moisturize the area really well afterwards.
You can totally use AHA, BHA, and retinol as long as you're using them on different days and your skin is not too dried out! Your skin gets used to retinol over time and stops drying out, so I would do a trial period with your retinol, see how your skin responds, and continue with it until your skin calms down. (I personally haven't had any issues with the 0.2% however since it's such a low amount.)
In my routine I basically just swap out the nightly retinol for AHA or BHA once a week depending on my skin's needs. So my nightly routine would be like:
> Oil cleanser
> Cerave gel cleanser
> Retinol or AHA or BHA
> Moisturizers, serums, sleeping mask, etc.

Are there any lolita/other Jfashion models that have a list of what makeup products they used online somewhere in a video or something? I'd love to have more recommendations.

Anyone have recs for a good eyeliner brush? I have a couple eyeliners that come in a "pot" rather than a crayon/liquid type and I'm currently using cheap AliExpress brushes but I think I could do better

>>10212360
Honestly real techniques has a great one. I use real techniques for all my brushes. Looking to get a BH cosmetics set though soon bc they're so affordable and I hear they're good as well.

>>10210462
I'm super pale and western bb creams are all way too dark, I just want to try them out. I've also tried some western ones out in stores and didn't like them. Way too orange too.

>>10210565
Not everyone has that option which is why I was looking for recommendations. I live in a small town and it's lucky I have some makeup here at all.

>>10209678
I don't use mac desu but I mostly use the lightest shade when it comes to foundation. A lot of drugstore makeup can be too dark for me or tends to oxidise to a darker shade. I haven't used a bb cream before so I wouldn't know about shades. I looked up some online and that one came across dark.

>>10212543
Mizon makes some really lovely BB creams for pale faces.
Little bit goes a long way so it's economical too

>>10212439
Are you using the silicone eyeliner brush or the one that actually has bristles (fine liner)?

>>10211672
Liposuction is another option then if you're not that fat.

>>10212549
I see! I think peripera has usually has a very light shade to their cushions and BB creams. Etude house's double lasting cushion goes to pale shades too. But you might need to browse through products on korean makeup shop websites e.g. jolse, roseroseshop, beautyboxkorea, for BB creams that catch your eye, and then look at the shade chart for each product to see if it comes in a pale enough shade. Becca M on youtube has a lot of kbeauty base reviews for pale skin but she seems to be yellow-toned which you may not be. Good luck!

How do I find out if my hair is sun damaged?
Was out this week for a couple hours every day or so without a cap and I'm not sure if my hair is frizzing up because it's damaged or if it was just the wind messing it up. Don't mind getting a haircut if it is but sure would be annoying since I got one a couple weeks ago.
Am in Holland so think about 23~ degrees on the hottest. Also I'm a guy if that matters

>>10212032
Jesus that eyeliner. Just less foundation and skipping the liner would make her so much better.
Also what is 'lolita' make up? What qualifies? I'll recommend tatianaroseart, check her insta or youtube.

>>10212547
Where the hell do you live, Holmes County?

>>10212718
Do you use any conditioners?

>>10212718
check if you have split ends and if the ends of your hair are crunchy. you'll need a trim if so

>>10212885
Using one once a week currently after shampoo, I try to avoid doing it too much since my hair dries out easily but I frequently put virgin olive oil in my hair to combat that
>>10213036
My hair isn't that long, how would I go about doing this?

>>10213046
use a magnified mirror to look for the splits or have someone else look, use your fingers to touch the ends and see if they're dry.

>>10213046
Twist your hair into a lock, if you have weird crazy strands sticking out or bent, take a pair of hair scissors and trim them until it's one smooth continuous lock.
Easier to do with longer hair, but it's still doable at shorter lengths.

>>10213046
Try jojoba, it's a 'drier oil' and you'll only need a couple drops per application.

>not rinsing with vinegar daily and then moisturizing

end of steps. why do you use so many products?

>>10213245
post face

>>10212311
Thank you so so much, you've been massive help!
I've started my trial period, no noticeable reaction after the first use, hopefully stays that way. I'm making sure my skin is well hydrated as well.
Hoping this is what my skin needed, thanks a bunch once again!

>>10212876
I don't live in America. Not everyone has the luxury of living where you live clearly.

>>10212674
Thank you! I really appreciate the help!

>>10212360
I use an angled brush for my liner. I think it gets a sharper point on a cat-eye than the 'fine liner' brushes that are generally sold. I have an ecotools one.

>>10213485
I don't live in America either, and I can almost certainly guarantee you my country is smaller than yours. Either you don't know where to look or you live in the third world.

Does anyone have advice for frizzy hair? My hair is very soft and rather smooth but I often get tons of flyaways, especially in winter.

>>10214545
Keratin treatment

>>10214545
Japanese hair straightening

>>10214681
Seconding this one. It's amazing

>>10214681
>>10214684

Does it damage your hair in any way? I've been mulling this over since I have butt length hair but I also have soft hair which frizzes and my lower layers decided go to rogue in the last few years.

It's all virgin hair which I never use heat on and nothing changed in my routine so I'm keen to find some long term solutions, but not in exchange for potentially damaging my hair, which is why I haven't just straightened the lower layers.

>>10215537
no damage. i've been doing it for over 10 years and my hair is still full and healthy.

What should i do about my super bad dark circles? I drink enough water and i sleep alot. Am i fucked because of stress and depression?

>>10215869
Get a good concealer. I like Smashbox Studio. It's a genetic thing unfortunately and no way to get rid of it, even the plastic surgery available for it don't do much. So you just gotta cover it up.

>>10215869
Embrace them.

>>10215892
But they are also puffy. So concealer only helps with discoloration. There are also shadows

>>10216286
use a roller or serum with caffeine in it each night to decrease puffiness, like the Garnier ones for example

Any recommendations for styling products for updos/braids that don't make my hair feel solid? I have the typical straight, slippery Asian hair that only seems to stay put in a hair elastic and with alligator clips. I can get it to stay in regular bobby pins with strong hold hairspray, gel or mousse etc. but I see all the Japanese tutorials with no visible hairties, clips etc so they must use something...?

>>10208582
Mizon black snail gave me cheek cysts bad

Does anyone here have experience with strawberry legs?

>>10216562
Maybe try curling your hair beforehand and/or using texturising spray? I also have super straight + slippery hair and used to put some waves in my hair and add salt spray type of products to make updos hold.

But actually what worked the best for me in the end was bleaching my hair. It's drier but actually obeys pins now and holds a solid tight curl when I wear it down.

>>10216607
Exfoliate at least once a week (I recommend using Glytone body lotion and a physical exfoliator), don't dry shave (you have to soak your legs to soften the hairs), use a sharp razor, and rinse out your legs in cold water.

If you have naturally fair skin and dark hair, you're kinda fucked desu. Waxing instead of shaving might work better.

>>10216636
I have fair skin and lighter hair, but even after I shave it still looks like there's hair because of this. Picked up the charcoal & black currant exfoliant from lush yesterday hoping it'll work.
Thank you!

>>10216636
>have fair skin and dark hair
>strawberry legs galore
>start epilating instead of shaving
>still have strawberry legs

God has forsaken my kind.

I've always taken care of my skin with AHA and Hyaluronic acid. I'm turning 25 next week and want to get tear trough fillers - I've had deep under eye circles since I was born and it only just occurred to me that I'm an adult with a job who can afford to get it done now!

Has anyone here had it done? I'll report back next week.

Anyone have recommendations for diets/meal plans that allow fruit and small amounts of sweets? The keto style ones are too hardcore for me, although I'm aware it works faster.

>>10217169
Yup, got it done a couple of years ago in Taiwan and it was great and lasted about 9 months. The only issue I had was with a lump on one side (I needed 1mL total in my tear trough and cheek to hide the appearance of the eye bags) which I went back to the clinic to have massaged/repositioned about 2 weeks after the initial injections.

>>10217474
Oh, awesome! I really hope that 1mL will be enough for mine, but I'm prepared to pay twice if it's necessary to totally hide them.

I don't really wear makeup (Maybe one brow pencil, a lip tint and fresh foundation per year) so I'm justifying the costs by how much I save on makeup, haha.

>>10216662

I feel you, you're not alone.

I've tried googling this with no luck, but I'm curious to see if anyone else deals with this or knows what is going on.

My eyebrows are as dark as they come, but some of them have a blonde base and are typically one of the longer hairs. I've pulled it out before and it grew back the same, half dark and half blonde.

I don't see a lot of people wearing their eyebrows completely natural these days so it's hard to tell of this is common, and you usually have to sweep them back against the grain to see the lighter portions. Is this more common than I realise?

>>10217764
Yeah it's pretty normal to have a bit of variation. If it bugs you use eyebrow mascara.

>>10217764
Hair isn't all one color or even texture. It's normal. If it bothers you, you can dye or bleach your eyebrows

>>10212564
Fine liner, didnt know they made a silicone one. That would probably also work alright

i used retin a and it really fucked my skin up, now i have more wrinkles deeper eye bags and a lot of the fat in my face is gone

>>10217305
>Allows sweets
Calories in, calories out. Just make sure to be eating at a deficit. Maybe switch desserts out for things like honey sweetened tea.

>>10219300
or. . . make honey sweetened tea gelatin!

I'm not Gelatin-chan, btw, I just like making gelatin out of lightly sweetened hibiscus tea.

Hi /cgl/, what's a good benzoyl peroxide product? Salicylic acid doesn't seem to be doing the trick. Also do I need to use toner after exfoliating or is it optional?

>>10220363
Also my issue is I have a lot of acne on my forehead where it is oiliest. Not so much on my cheeks. I'm also a guy if that matters

>>10219178
Jesus, how much did you use?

Has anyone successfully gained weight and kept it on without eating a western diet? I like the occasional hamburger and pizza and nachos and pasta but not every single meal. I'm having trouble getting my BMI above 17. The sensation of being stuffed is uncomfortable to me so I usually eat until I no longer feel hungry and I don't watch what I eat other than making sure my main meals contain both meat and vegetables.

>>10220517
I only used it 4 times, little more than a pea sized amount and I put a little under my eyes

>>10220585
>>10220517
Probably used too high of a concentration. I use 0.025 and don't have that problem

>>10220604
i used 0.025 as well

>>10220585
Did you use sun protection of at least PA+++ every single day?

>>10220532
You probably want to look into macro counting, it's calculated based on your goals and you then just need to eat the amounts it tells you to and keep up on it and some light exercising.
Look up 'macro calculator' there should be some easy to use resources there

>>10220779
I did and I only used 0.025 but I did spend a day in the sun a day after and didn't reapply sunscreen

>>10220908
Yeesh. No wonder anon. Don't use things so irresponsibly anymore. Retin a requires avoiding the sun intentionally, and wearing protection if you absolutely have to go out.

>>10220917
I did apply sunscreen on that day tho and only used it about 4 times, I've stopped using tretinoin now

>>10220310
>Tea gelatin
Okay, that sounds kinda nice. Thanks, NotGelatin-chan

>>10220937
If you only used it four times, that's not enough for it to suck all the fat out of your face.
What's more likely is that you started paying more attention to your skin and began to pick up on flaws you had never noticed before.
It happens to everyone when they start their skincare routine, or begin to take their routine more seriously.

>>10221055
I've read some stuff about tretinoin causing fat loss, I must have reacted bad to it i guess, because my eyes and face are very sunken even if i sleep well. To anyone about to try tretinoin make sure you patch test it

>>10221232
Those are talking about oral ingestion of retinol, not topical application, anon.
If topical retinol had the ability to make fat melt out of your body wherever you applied it, after only a handful of uses, the weight loss industry would be all over it.

>>10221362
I know but i actually have experience some fat loss in my face because of it or maybe it was collagen loss, and other people online have experienced this from applying tretinoin topically, but most people will probably be ok using tretinoin. It's probably a rare reaction to tretinoin, that sadly I've experienced :(

>>10220532
Eat more calorie-dense foods like nuts, whole egg mayonnaise, avocado, full cream milk and butter etc.

>>10220917
NYART but what level of avoidance are we talking? I use 1% retinol once a week but I have a fairly outdoors-y job. I apply and reapply high SPF sunscreen religiously and always wear a hat, and I haven't noticed any bad side effects yet aside from slight pinkness after being outdoors for a few hours.

Additional info:
I'm extremely fair-skinned and sensitive to the sun
I have a family history of melanoma and had one cut out myself last year
I live in a country with extremely damaging sun because of the ozone hole
I've only been using retinol for a few weeks, so I've only used it during winter so far
I don't apply the retinol around my eye area

How fucked am I?

>>10221650
>i use 1% retinol
you fucking WHAT?

>>10221664
The drunk elephant A-passioni stuff

>>10221650
>Using retinol under ALL of these conditions
You should probably stop.

>>10221691
Is it really that dire?

>>10216662
yeah same here anon. but i do find exfoliating helps a bit - i use Lush's pumice honey solid scrub (the one in the shape of a bee). it helps a bit.

>>10221698
The purpose of retinol is giving yourself chemical burns, honey. It can be a good chemical exfoliant for people with more resilient skin, but you're eroding your (already fragile) skin away and making it more susceptible to sun damage.

Whatever marketers say, any chemical exfoliant is just gently burning and eroding your skin away. It's not rejuvenating magic.

>>10221698
If you can stay inside for a few days at a time, it's fine to use out of the bottle, but you need to do things differently.
I'd cut it with a carrier oil that your skin likes or an emulsifier, and use it only on the weekends maybe once or twice a month for your current situation.
You can use it, just don't be retarded.

>>10221709
This isn't actually true. It irritates your skin and can make you flake the same way chemical exfoliants can, but this is more like vitamin e on steroids than that.
The issue is that your skin can only do so much with it if you're not acclimated and don't have receptors for it, so it just sits and reacts to the sun and air, breaking down on top of your skin.
This is why potted retinol goes bad so fast, it reacts with sunlight and oxygen.

>>10221702
>pumice on anything but feet
Y, no.

>>10221719
i just looked it up and its actually ground almonds and coconut shell. mb lol im dumb and assumed otherwise.

to stay on topic, does anyone recommend a decent lotion to reduce the appearance of stretch marks? i know there's the whole cocoa butter thing and pregnancy lotions that supposedly help, but i was curious. i started working out recently and skin is starting to ripple on the backs of my thighs.. :"C

>>10221743
Oh my god, please do not use that on your face. Just saying. Legs, fine whatever.

Stretch marks are forever anon, you can treat the with vitamin e though.
You could also try dermarolling.

>>10220532
I have, I used to be around 16 and am now up to 19. I also get full/uncomfortable easily so adding frequent small but calorific snacks into my meal plans helped a ton. Also don't underestimate how much drinks contribute to your intake, swapping water or tea out for soup and smoothies can be great.

If you do home cooking then adding milk powder into sauces or desserts is an easy way to increase the calories without changing the taste too much. Maybe experiment with protein powders too if they're more in your taste range, there are savoury ones out there that can fit into Asian home cooking if that's what you're into.

If you're strapped for time and/or don't make your own meals often, cheat mode is to take nutrition supplement drinks. A dietician might be able to prescribe you some, otherwise they're usually available in pharmacies. Seeing your doctor can't hurt either, in case you have some rare malabsorption condition or something.

>>10220812
Will look it up!

>>10221645
I've been given this advice before and it simply doesn't work because all of the items listed are very typical for a western diet and rare in Asian diets. None of the foods are comforting to me and I never eat them outside of having it show up in a restaurant menu item occasionally.

>>10221770
Milk powder would be difficult to work into cooking since I usually do onions sauce based dishes… Desserts are unknown to me. I usually just eat chips and Cheetos whenever I feel like it between meals. I did try the protein shakes and supplements once, it got expensive fast so I couldn't keep it up.

>>10221786
Onions not onion, oh autocorrect

>>10221786
>waaaah I just can't gain weight it's so hard
>but I won't eat this or do this or add this or

The same rules apply to you as they do to fatties. If you aren't willing to change your diet, your body won't change.

>>10221650
1% is wayyyyy too fucking much. My dermatologist put me on 0.025 for acne, and even with that I need to stay out of the sun. You need to take your lifestyle in to account when using retinol, stay out of the sun, period.

>>10221786
Why don't you just try to gain some muscle? It weighs more than fat by volume

What should I do about my Fenty Beauty concealer looking a bit cakey? Is it because of my skin, because I use a liquid hydrating primer or because the product is this way in the first place? I also don't use the Fenty foundation because I have no idea what my shade is and even my concealer is a bit too light so I just know I'm between the 235 shade and the 255 shade. Is the foundation known to be cakey too on some people?

By the way the reason why I hesitate is my undertone. I just can't figure out if it's warm, yellow, olive, or neutral. I think I'm more yellow but some neutral undertones suits me sometimes. The reason why I ask about Fenty products is because I found my shade several times with other brands that are way more expensive and I hate the texture of MAC foundation. For example my foundation shade in one of the Nars foundation is Santa Fé.

>>10204194
I want to cut my hair into bangs that splits quarter-way. What is it called and what google terms should I use to find pics of it?

>>10222039
draw it? I have no idea what you mean

>>10221966
I use the foundation and it's not cakey, but it is pretty heavy. The concealer was too heavy along with the foundation imo so I use Smashbox concealer instead. Ask the girls at Sephora or Ulta to match your shade.

>>10222156
I've had several people try to match me at Sephora and they matched me with way too many different shades and none of them was actually good. I think there are 50 shades now instead of 40 now that I think about it, maybe one of the new shades will be the one? There's no Ulta in my country but what's annoying with Sephora is that the lighting is shitty so I'm never sure and I used to buy things that looked like shit with a natural lighting/under the sun.

>>10222174
Then I would get samples from Sephora of every shade you think might work and try it on in natural light yourself

>>10222043
It seems impossible but I swear I’ve seen girls doing it

>>10222289
Woops, forgot to point out which example I meant, example #3

>>10222289
Like this hairstyle? I think it's less about how you cut the bangs and more how you part them, but I think Asians do cut their bangs differently than westerners do. I remember there was a great Google doc about it that I would see posted here sometimes, but I just looked for it and I can't find it!

>>10222289
My hair does that, but it’s because I went from side swept like #4 to bangs. You could probably achieve the look by using a hair straightener to define your part if your hair isn’t used to it.

how the fuck do i attach eyelashes that actually stand up? it’s usually hit or miss for me and i have been wearing them for years.. is it my fucking eye shape or what? I notice they normally stay like, perpendicular to my eyes rather than upwards

going to make a Dr appointment, but does anybody recognize this type of irritation? I've had it for months now, it comes and goes, and some days like today its bad...

>>10223657
Put them on at an angle. I usually position them how I want them to look before I put on glue on them to get a good idea of what angle they look best at. It’s a little tricky at first cause most people set them on top of their natural eyelashes

>>10223658
Looks like rosacea? Kinda hard to tell with the lighting though

>>10223658
Is it itchy? It may be contact dermatitis. I've gotten it from certain fragrances and Georgia mountain farmers' market bath bombs.
Yeah, if anyone was wondering, don't make that second mistake.

>>10222310
Too straight and perfect (I like the whispy look) but sorta, because the split is what I really want lol. Sad, because I don’t know how to part it like that, I only woke up with that once.
>>10222346
Hmm that actually gives me an idea more how to part it.

Btw if anyone can read japanese and translate what pictogram 3 says in >>10222289 that’d be great

>>10223945
It really comes down to how your hair lays. You can’t do much about the grain of your hair but you can blowdry them in the direction you want them to lay to help achieve the look

And 3 just says bangs/parts commonly used by AKB members

For those who have dry and sensitive skin, what do you use after taking off your makeup? I use miscellar cleansing water to take off my makeup but still feel a bit oily residue left over. I use an American facial cleanser and mango seed as my moisturizer. This is already part of my skin care and has worked for me so far.
I will admit I think i need more of a skin care routine.
Do I need another routine after taking off my makeup?
What other products can I use, in a budget for sensitive and dry skin?

I have Skinfood Peach sake pore serum for during the day (my morning routine) but can anyone recommend a good night routine serum?

Secret weight loss tip: eat a tablespoon of virgin coconut oil a day.

Adding calories to lose calories, friends. The reason being is that its a saturated fat (vs unsaturated fat). Saturated fats increase metabolism while unsaturated fats decrease metabolism. Some people have lost weight just adding a tbsp of coconut oil to their diet without cutting any calories.

>>10223945
You need to part it like that yourself when it's wet and let it dry like that. It's about the styling not the cut.

>>10227275
Your cleanser should take away the residue from your makeup remover. I use Banila Clean It Zero and then Cerave. If you feel like you need more of a skin care routine then think about heavier occlusives or serums.

>>10228447
>Skinfood Peach sake pore serum
Assuming you're more of a oily/acne prone person, look for something with BHA in it.

>>10205673
How many drops of pumpkin seed oil?

>>10205880
I’m sorry but what brand is this?

>>10207938
I thought I was the only one. I like to pick the skin on my fingers (usually any hangnails. Anyone know of a way to keep me from picking at it?

>$5 paste meant for deworming horses can be used to treat rosacea effectively
what the fug why did no one tell me about this
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