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Tutorials, inspo and discussions :)

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Last unanswered questions from the old thread

>> No.10342679

Any recommendations for a good moisturizer for combination (leaning dry) skin? I’ve been using the Clinique dramatically different lotion and while it’s hydrating enough when paired with a toner, I feel like it makes my skin look a bit dull. I was thinking of purchasing the Glow recipe banana moisturizer but the reviews seem mixed...

>> No.10342681

>>10342679
I really like Drunk Elephant’s Lala Retro Whipped Cream. Don’t get the protini, it made me break out with cystic acne when I’m not at all acne prone or have ever had that before.

>> No.10342725

>>10342679
I have dry combo skin and I do okay with Protini, so know YMMV.
What has been working for me since November is using that Squalane oil from The Ordinary. I mix it in with my basic Neutrogena facial sunscreen during the day and use it alone as my moisturizer at night. Just give it a moment to sink in before you apply make up. If you want to look more dewy oils might be a good option for you.

>> No.10342728

>>10342725
There are tons of reviews saying things similar to what >>10342681 said about painful cystic acne.

>> No.10343008

>>10342530

nice, i was thinking about making a thread.

i've been struggling with black and white heads on my cheeks lately. probably because i've been stressed and eating more greasy food than usual, but my face routine hasnt really changed. i want to prep my skin for ANYC in the fall, can anyone recommend some products or routines to try?

i've been using a fair amount of baking soda (after using charcoal soap and before cleanser/toner/essence) which has kept my acme in check, but the scrubbing tends to leave my face red for a while.

>> No.10343055

I've always had near perfect skin with the exception of some sebaceous filaments on my nose. I moved to an area with very hard water and now i have closed comedones and acne all over my chin, forehead, and cheeks. Water filters don't work it seems and I can't install a water softener. I've tried switching out just about every product in my routine to make sure it wasn't a reaction to anything, change my pillowcase every night, everything I could think of. I think I'm just doomed. Have any of you gulls had a similar experience? Any advice?

>> No.10343060

>>10343055
put purified water in a tub and wash your face with that instead? it's more work and money but might be worth it

>> No.10343061

>>10343055
This may sound ridiculous but use distilled water to wash your face and try to keep your face out of the water in your shower and make sure you rinse it with the distilled water afterwards. It could very well be the pH of the new water, the minerals cause a pH level that’s too basic whereas most faces prefer slightly acidic water. If you put the distilled water in a squirt bottle (the type used for dish soap) it will make it easier to use. This is a really simple thing that most people fail to think about and then spend a ton of money on acne treatments and pore cleansers, etc.

>> No.10343066

>>10343060
>>10343061
Ingenious, thank you! Will give it a try, the squirt bottle seems like the way to go.

>> No.10343114

>>10343066
Just make sure it’s specifically distilled water and not just any ole bottled water!! Good luck anon

>> No.10343116

>>10343008
Stop ruining your skin barrier and start using chemical exfoliants. Look at using BHAs and AHAs as inflammation from overexfoliating physically can lead to more breakouts

>>10343055
This was me when I lived in a hard water area; I gave up and bought the big bottles of distilled water just to wash my face.

>> No.10343362

>>10343061
>If you put the distilled water in a squirt bottle (the type used for dish soap) it will make it easier to use

this is fucking genius

>> No.10343601

>>10343116
>Stop ruining your skin barrier and start using chemical exfoliants. Look at using BHAs and AHAs as inflammation from overexfoliating physically can lead to more breakouts

i've posted my routine before and people have said that it was too intense. however, i have a pretty serious case of eczema and dry skin. i've even used diluted chlorine before to clear stuff building up on my skin. another part of it is that shaving tends to leave stuff in my pores. before i did my current physical exfoliating, shaving generally left me with a lot of acme.

as it is now, my skin is basically the best it's ever been which says a lot about what it was before. i useful both physical exfoliation and BHA from Corsx. I wish i could reduce physical exfoliation but i feel trapped between exfoliating too little and too much, and no idea what how to tell when thqt line in the sand is crossed.

>> No.10343612

>>10343601
If you really, really want a physical exfoliant, don’t use an actual product. Use something like those rubber face scrubbers or a washcloth in circular motions. The issue is that baking soda is disastrous for your skin as both a physical exfoliant and PH adjuster. If your acne is not being kept in check with your regular products, it’s time to change your routine. Your skin doesn’t need to be exfoliated as much as you’re exfoliating, and as a result it’s breaking you out—the reason you’re having to exfoliate so much is because I imagine your skin is flakey and dry. Switch to a thicker moisturizer, to begin with, and leave the flakiness alone for a bit.
Do you shave every day? Make sure you are using a fresh blade and sanitize everything nice and thoroughly.
If after all this you still feel like you need physical exfoliation, pay an esthetician and get dermaplaned.

>> No.10343780

>>10343612

baking soda was actually recommended to me by another anon wth eczema and it worked wonders for me. i should probably reduce using it though.

the thing is my skin is an unusual hot mess and doesnt seem to abide by what's considered normal. for example, i shave exclusively with cold water, because hot water and metal scrapping also contributed to skin irritation and acme.

i had a bad experience with physical exfoiliants that werent soap/cleansers/baking soda, but i suppose i'll give it a try again.

>pay an esthetician and get dermaplaned.

thats the dream

>> No.10343825

Anybody got curler/roller pattern diagrams? Trying them out and aiming for long, soft curls closer to waves.

>> No.10344086

>>10343780
Holy jesus anon, even more reason to work on your skin barrier. Of course nothing will "work" normally if you're in a constant eczema cycle. Generally eczematous skin is in a constant state of inflammation as it starts with poor baseline barrier function -> inflammation -> skin gets more dry and red -> barrier function gets worse -> more inflammation. Have you considered stripping the routine right back to topical steroids to calm that shit down and layers of humectants/moisturisers + barrier moisturiser? The reason chlorine/bleach baths help some people with eczema is because the destroyed barrier function means you get serious imbalance in skin bugs - so you clear out everything (because it's a non-selective antiseptic, essentially) and it can help with the inflammation.

>> No.10344364

I hope somebody can help me with my current skin care routine. My forehead is dry, already with fine lines, the area next to my nose/underneath my eyes has really large pores and the lower part of my face, especially my chin, has whiteheads. Feels like I got the worst out of everything.

Most products are from a cheap drug store from my country, so no known brand.
>only if I wear makeup: oil cleanser (no brand)
>gel cleanser (Simple)
>vitamin c serum (no brand)
>daytime: lotion with hyaloronic acid
>nighttime: lotion for very sensitive skin (no brand)
>eye cream with urea (no brand)
Somehow all eye creams make my eyes tear up? Even super gentle natural ones. So I can only wear it at night when my eyes are closed.
>lip balm (Labello)
>only at night: retinol cream (Elizavecca)
Sometimes I use a scrub - which I know is bad, but I have yet to see a non-physical exfoliant at any store there I live.
I bought a sunscreen from Cosrx but it's way too thick. Also makes my eyes tear up.

My skin doesn't change much, whether I follow all step religiously, or slack off for weeks. It doesn't look bad from afar, but close up it's just never pretty, plus I fear that I will age horribly. I think that it is a bit dry (and it looks very dull) but if I put on any products, even only a thin layer, I look so oily and I can scratch off the grease/product with my nails. So I feel like none of the products really penetrate my skin, they only sit on top and make me break out. And when I wash everything off, parts of my face are just dry again, so everything was for nothing.

Sorry for the long post.

>> No.10344446

>>10344086
>Have you considered stripping the routine right back to topical steroids to calm that shit down and layers of humectants/moisturisers + barrier moisturiser?

i've been using a generic of protopic daily since like 2002. however, i shouldnt even be using it that long since prolonged corticosteroid use destroys your skin. but there just isnt any other option, or at least affordable. i'm unfortunately an extreme case. you really dont want to know my daily routine.

>> No.10344524

>>10344364
>It doesn't look bad from afar, but close up it's just never pretty, plus I fear that I will age horribly
>>but if I put on any products, even only a thin layer, I look so oily and I can scratch off the grease/product with my nails.

eczema anon here, have the same thing.

i just deal with being oily because the alternative is painful for me.

>So I feel like none of the products really penetrate my skin, they only sit on top and make me break out. And when I wash everything off, parts of my face are just dry again, so everything was for nothing.

used to have the same feeling but it can take a while (3-6 months) for products to show any effectiveness.

>> No.10344622

>>10344446
Protopic isn't a steroid though....

>> No.10344849

What kind of hair curlers do you recommend? It’s a plus if they are bearable to sleep in.

>> No.10344882

>>10344849
this depends on a lot of factors. does your hair hold a curl well? what's your hair type? what kind of curl do you want?

>> No.10344980

I am due a haircut and would appreciate advice from lolitas with a similar hair type to me (or anyone who knows a lot about hair)!

I have very thick, reasonably coarse 2b-ish wavy hair that goes just past my shoulders. It's so thick that I've worn it layered for years because otherwise I get that awful triangle look. I want to start phasing out wigs from my wardrobe in favour of my real hair, though, and I feel like the layers will make it harder to appropriately style my hair for lolita.

So I guess my question is, is there a happy medium here that will allow me to avoid the triangle when my hair is down while still being able to do cute hairstyles when I choose to?

>> No.10345041

>>10344622

oh shit youre right, i forget they switched me to triamcinolone acetonide, which looks just like protopic.

but im still fugged.

>> No.10345086

>>10344980
Idk your personal style, but have you considered an undercut? It thins down the appearance of your hair and you can wear it down without anyone knowing. Honestly though, I'd just cut it one length and rock it in big pigtails old-school style. The kind of thick hair you're describing actually sounds great for the kinds of big hairstyles that are popular in lolita

>> No.10345109

>>10345086
Thanks for the advice! An undercut is an interesting thought, I might actually consider that.

I was also considering just having it all one length too, to be honest. The only thing stopping me is that I'm growing out my hair at the moment and previously when I've had it long and unlayered I've had seriously difficulty achieving good root volume. It gets flat on top and poofy on the bottom. I feel like there has to be a way to make it work, though, because like you say, in theory it should be great for lolita. I guess I could just never wear my hair down, that might be fun.

>> No.10345112

>>10345109
Ayrt, you could also try doing a small French braid with the hair near the nape of your neck and pin it up where it wouldn’t be seen do reduce some volume while keeping the volume on top if that makes sense? Basically a braided faux undercut lol

>> No.10345113

>>10344980
I also have thick 2B hair, now reaches around my waist. I have it very layered, my shortest layers are only slightly below my shoulder. Honestly, it looks fine in lolita. I've seen girls in my comm wear wigs with very similar-looking layered cuts to my actual hair. The secret is to make sure your bangs and any front pieces are very traditionally lolita in style. I also wash my hair using the curly girl method and use a leave-in on the ends, it helps avoid the poofy look.

>> No.10345120

>>10345086
>>10345109
While it's a cool suggestion and having an undercut can be a fun time (I had one for a long time), I would really discourage it for lolita. Basically, while it does thin out your hair, if anon's hair is anything like mine, then that won't stop it being poofy on the bottom. It'll just get to a weird place where it's both thin and poofy. Not cute at all. Also, depending on your substyle, an undercut might be very annoying to deal with when styling your hair.

I'd also very strongly advise against cutting it all one length. Putting it in pigtails won't actually help, without layers or a ton of teasing you will just end up with pigtails that are flat and sleek at the base but poofy at the bottom. Basically a mini triangle effect, just lifted up slightly from the rest of your hair.

I really don't mean to shit on the kind anon's suggestion, it's just that I've actually had both those hairstyles and thought it would be helpful to tell you what my experience was with them.

>> No.10345124

>>10344980
Another suggestion: if your hair texture is causing you difficulties, get a keratin treatment and maybe a silk press on top of that. That should leave your hair hair as a 1. You'll probably still need some layers due to the sheer bulk of your hair, to keep it from looking lifeless, but it'll be much easier to take care of. It will take a bit of upkeep, but that may be worth how easy it'll be the rest of the time. Though I still think the absolute most important thing is to make sure that your bangs and the way your hair frames your face fit the aesthetic you're going for.

>> No.10345277 [DELETED] 

>>10343780
jsyk there's studies that show sunbathing/tanning beds are proven to aid in reducing eczema.

>> No.10345301

>>10345277
I used to go to tanning beds on my dermatologist's suggestion and it helped my eczema a lot. They have ones at their offices, but they said they did the same thing and were much more expensive. Looking back I wish I had worn sunscreen on the parts I wasn't treating, but it certainly worked.

>> No.10345483

Can somebody recommend me a good sunscreen? Not too thick but still enough for a pale person. So far everything I tried was way too greasy and made me break out and look oily af.

>> No.10345492
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>>10345483
My skin is prone to oiliness in places and I've found pic related really good, if a little expensive. Also the smell of most facial sunscreens triggers migraines for me and this one has never done that (though it does have a very light and imo pleasant peach smell so ymmv).

>> No.10345606

>>10345483
Have you looked at japanese sunscreens? They tend to be stronger and much less oily than US ones. Biore has one that isn't oily at all.

>> No.10345639

>>10345483
A year ago or so I bought the elf beauty shield. I didn’t like it so much because it was it has a slight tint that was too pale for me. I liked that it made my skin look smooth but I remember it being a bit drying. Maybe it could work for you.

>> No.10345644

>>10345483
I like Neutrogena AgeShield for the face and either Hawaiian Tropic (chemical) or Blue Lizard (physical) for the body.

>> No.10345664

>>10345483
Anessa does awesome sunscreens

>> No.10345679

>>10345041
If it's that bad has your doctor talked about stuff like methotrexate? Also, if you just have a day or two break every week from the triamcinolone it's not as bad.

>> No.10345710

Thanks for all the suggestions, anons!

>>10345606
I heard good things about the Biore but there are so many different versions, so I have no idea which one to buy.

>>10345644
Do you feel/see a difference between the chemical and the physical one?

>> No.10345718

>>10345710
Not that anon, but the Biore UV aqua rich sunscreen is amazing. I will never go back to a western sunscreen.

>> No.10345725

Is retinol as good as everybody is making it out to be? I also read that you can't use it with certain other products (like vitamin c and aha bha)?

If any of you have figured out a skin care routine that works for you, then I'd really like to know the products you're using.

>> No.10345769

>>10345725
yes, retinol (differin gel) has cleared up my acne A LOT, as well as made my skin brighter and reduced my hyperpigmentation. i still use actives though, like niacinimide, azelaic acid, and vit c though. the "avoid actives!!" advice is just when you're first starting out using it in your routine because you can burn the fuck out of your face if you aren't careful

>> No.10345868

>>10345483
I like Korean sunscreens. Cosrx's Aloe Soothing Sun Cream and their Shield Fit Snail Essence, the aloe is moisturizing but not oily and the snail one is good if I have an open acne spot. I also like Drunk Elephant's Umbra Sheer. Missha's All-Around Safe Block sun milk is too drying for me, but may work if you are already too oily to begin with? I watch a lot of Korean skin product reviews on Youtube.

>> No.10345894
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Can someone give a breakdown on the different options for reducing forehead wrinkles? I've tried googling but everything that came up is blatant ads without a lot of concrete info.

I'm in my 30s and mostly happy with my skin. I have a fine lines but I look very young for my age. However, the wrinkles on my forehead are becoming more and more deep with time. They aren't very visible when my face is relaxed but when I emote at all they're noticeable even behind my bangs.
>pic related

I know botox is common, but doesn't last very long and you risk looking like a robot. Also botulism freaks me out. What other options are there? Lifts?

>> No.10345921

>>10345710
The physical one is thicker and takes longer to blend into skin but it 100% prevents tan. The chemical one is thin and absorbs quickly, but I get a slight tan

>> No.10345922

>>10345725
I use a sal acid cleanser, vitamin c serum, and retinol night cream with no problems in interactions. My skin has looked great since I started this routine, the combination completely got rid of my acne.

>> No.10345925

>>10345894
Well what's your current routine?

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>>10345710
This is the one I reccomend.

>> No.10345939

>>10345935
NAYRT but seconded. it doesn't even have that nasty sunscreen smell

>> No.10346099

>>10345894
If they're deep, nothing will permanently fix them and anyone who says they can is lying. For deeper lines, botox and fillers are your best bet. You can get fillers by themselves, but it's not great for really mobile areas as you risk migration and weird lumpiness. I'm turning 30 this year and have had botox twice in my frown lines and forehead and it's fine as long as you tell the practitioner you still want to be able to raise your eyebrows.
Another alternative might be PRP, it was awesome for my mother who is super anti "foreign" injectables but was 100% ok having her own plasma injected. It definitely made everything shallower and filled out her face, but it is easily absorbed since it's the body's own material and the effects really only lasted 2 months.

For fine lines, retinoids are proven to help but MUST be used with a good moisturiser and sunscreen.

>> No.10346140

>>10345868
Seconding Aloe Soothing Sun Cream, I have combination skin and I love. It's moisturising which I need but never makes me break out.

>> No.10346145

>>10345718
That shit irritated my skin like nothing else so ymmv

>> No.10346150

>>10345769
>>10345725
Speaking of retinol, does anyone have advice for retinol on sensitive, eczema-prone skin? I really want to find a permanent place for retinol in my routine because I'm in my mid-20s and have slight acne, but I also have eczema on my upper lip and forehead that gets extremely irritated every time I try.

I've been using The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane which I believe is one of the gentlest retinol products available, so I think my skin might just be hyper-sensitive. Am I out of luck or is there something I can do to minimise my risk of irritation? Or should I just power through the irritation and hope it improves?

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I had a question about the traditional big black circle lens ( pic related ), I found some bigger then 16 milimeter ones ( like 16.2 or 16.5 ) and I was wondering if they where terribly less confortable then classic circle lenses?

>> No.10346709

>>10346150
I was told by my doctor that with prescription retinoids you can start by washing it off after an hour and only use it every second night, plus your moisturising that evening needs to be more intense if you are prone to dry skin. I assume you could do that with The Ordinary's product, and if you are still reacting with your eczema perhaps it isn't the right product for your skin and you need to look at spot treatments, or consider other actives.

>> No.10346718

nice

>> No.10347305

I'd like to do dermarolling on my body (for skin tightening). Has anybody tried this? Any recs for brands? Stuff I need to look out for?

>> No.10347316

Can you use Olaplex on natural hair?

I hear a lot of people saying they use it on their dyed or bleached hair because it gets fried in the process and it helps it to look healthier. My own hair is long and virgin but can get a bit dry and frizzy at the bottom. I've tried a bunch of different products which often just leave the ends looking greasy so I wondered if this was good solution to the problem.

>> No.10347373

>>10347305
I don‘t recommend doing this at home on your whole body. Before treatment, you need to desinfect your skin, it‘s something you can easily mess up if you don‘t pay attention. For skin tightening you need larger needles so you need to be extra careful about cleanliless.

>> No.10347409

>>10347373
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChG8aSvEU6A
I saw this video and her results are amazing. I wasn't pregnant but I want to lose a larger amount of weight, so I wanted to do this right from the start so that I won't end up with a skinny body but ugly skin. I'm young and not deathfat but nevertheless worried that I have bad genes regarding skin. I planned on doing drybrushing too, but I fear that this isn't enough (or doesn't work at all).

>> No.10347486

>>10347316
You mean undyed? Yes, Olaplex can be used on virgin hair.

>> No.10347560

>>10347409
thank you for sharing the video, it's super intrestings !

>> No.10347860

>>10347316
You can, I have done it. It made my hair sleeker and less wavy until it wore off, but the texture went very soft. I think Keratin treatment helped better with frizziness though. I put a bit of Curls Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave In Conditioner in my hair as I finish washing it too, helps with dryness. I don't have naturally curly hair, so I only use a tiny bit.

>> No.10349492

I have an appt coming up to get re-prescribed tretinoin to address some lingering, but very shallow indentation scars on my cheeks. I was prescribed it about 5 or 6 years ago for cystic acne, but eventually stopped using it after the acne faded and I thought the healing was as good as it was gonna get.

However, I'm going to a wedding that's exactly a month away from when I'm due to get the prescription. I've heard that tretinoin can make this kind of scarring look worse before it gets better, so for a short time, they'd look more deep than they are now. Should I wait until after the wedding to start the prescription, or would it start to look better by then?

>> No.10349872

>>10349492
A month isn't a super long time for skincare products to make a difference. I would personally wait until afterwards.

>> No.10350035
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My hair type is super similar to >>10344980 . It's a coarse, wiry horse hair prone to frizz. As >>10345120 described, even layers and cutting out huge chunks between has never helped (just get thin and poofy hair). Same effect with pigtails... I've wanted to try twintails for so long but I only get the effect of 90's harley quinn

If I straighten or curl my hair with heat, it'll look okay and last maybe 30 minutes and then be completely damaged for the rest of the month. I try to avoid heat styling as much as I can, it already looks damaged growing out of my head naturally lmao.

The only success I've had is using curlers on damp hair w/ some curling lotion on each piece and sleeping in it overnight (got this idea from Rachel Maksy's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fhs2Cm_V4S4 ). It's annoying to do since it takes so long and sometimes doesn't dry out completely in the morning, success rate is maybe 40%. Also uncomfortable to sleep in... wanted to try very large pin curls instead whenever I can go buy some metal pin clips.

Anyway, my question is this: does anyone have any lolita hairstyle suggestions for really difficult hair? Lolita hair arrangement tutorials like Misako's and the series Wunderwelt has just don't work unless you have thin hair. Or is it still possible and I'm just not trying hard enough? Wondering what other anon's experiences are

>> No.10350041

>>10350035
If you're getting coarse frizzy hair at 2b, then your hair is really damaged. Look at what you're using to wash your hair. Leave in conditioners, good conditioners, hair masks, and oils aren't just for people with curly hair Everyone has to use them to keep their hair healthy.
As for heat damage, there's heat protectant sprays. That, along with a good leave in conditioner, shouldn't damage your hair more than normal if you don't exceed low 300F.
I have 3a-b, and can still straighten with 200F

>> No.10350046

>>10350035
You should consider investing in a hooded dryer for when you do your set hair styles.

>> No.10350055

>>10350041
Huh! Feel kinda dumb that I never thought of that. It's been this way all my life, but I also don't care a lot about how I wash it since I didn't think it would make a difference anyway.

I go for sulfate-free shampoo and leave-in spray conditioner (both $10 shit from target). I use hair oil as well since it dries out like a day after washing (but it stays dry, just shinier). Do you have any suggestions for what to look out for when buying? I've had shit experience going for an expensive product that does nothing. The ONLY thing that helps me is curling overnight with a curl styling cream, which helps my hair stay hydrated when successful (otherwise just gets too greasy too fast)

>> No.10350266

>>10350055
I can't really recommend anything specific since I don't actually know your hair's texture. The next time you want a haircut or trim, you might want to make an appointment at a good hair salon and ask them what's up with your hair. Because hair texture is dependent on a lot of things.
Also, brittle and damaged hair has a hard time holding up any style, especially curls. So, that's probably why you're having a hard time.

>> No.10350278

>>10350035
use smaller sections, it should dry faster then, as it not drying overnight is a sign of the sections being way too big...or crazy damage. I use foam curlers all the time and prefer it for good curls, and even start with wet hair that I let dry while brushing it and taking my time doing the hair, and it works out well. I do think its time consuming but so is taking care of curly hair. I use a blanket to give more cushion while sleeping.

Use a ton of conditoner when washing your hair, the dryness itself is what gives you frizz and once you get more moisture it should fix that.

>> No.10350304

>>10342679
I stand by First Aid Beauty products. Their ultra hydrating cream is fantastic

>> No.10350439

>>10350304
The repairing cream?

>> No.10350447

Has anyone who was prescribed treatment for rosacea from their dermatologist successfully weaned themselves off medication permanently? I was prescribed topical and oral treatment and my skin looks nice now, but I'm wondering if this is a lifetime thing I'm going to keep having to do or if it's gone away now. My insurance covers enough that it's not a huge deal to have to renew every now and then, but I'd certainly like it if I didn't need it anymore.

>> No.10351413

Just got one of those silicone vibrating facial brushes. The first use made my skin feel pretty nice. has anyone else tried these before? How often did you use it?

>> No.10351438

>>10342679
neutrogena hydroboost

>> No.10351440

>>10350447
pretty sure it's not curable

>> No.10351479

>>10351438
I actually really love this one, it was suggested by my dermatologist. It feels nice on my skin and my greasiness has gone way down. The "extra dry skin" version is the same price and I like it a smidge better.

>> No.10351543

how do i contour my nose? i get nervous everytime i do it. it always looks like an unblended mess so i just avoid it. what brush should i be using?

>> No.10351562

>>10343055
Can you install a shower head softener?

>> No.10351862
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10351862

I've had giant, creased, genetic eyebags like this since I was 8. Is there any kind of makeup style I can do so my eyes won't look as much like shit?

>> No.10351934

>>10350055
Have you tried going to full conditioner washes and scrunched out gel? Made a world of difference to one of my friends because her hair was being a "problem" because it was dry as fuck. She successfully moved to once-weekly conditioner washes with leave-in conditioner and does the "scrunch the crunch" thing with gel. Now has amazing waves and curl at the ends, previously had floof that she used to tie back in a bun as much as possible

>> No.10351943

>>10351862
I would suggest toofaced Born this way concealer & lightly dusting translucent powder over it. Creases are very had to hide but can be made to look less with practice. Eye creams & eye masks can decrease any puffiness which may reduce the crease.

>> No.10351945

>>10351543
Honestly ask yourself, do you need to contour your nose? Nose contour looks shit so easily. Maybe use a tiny fluffy eyeshadow brush for trials but usually nose contour is useless imo & just makes noses look bad.

>> No.10351946

Tips for doing makeup / applying sunscreen with hime
bangs? New to the style and Worried they will get dirty too fast. I usually wash my hair every 6-7 days.

>> No.10351947

>>10351413
Is the brush made to exfoliate or just massage? If the latter then every couple of days is fine. If used for exfoliating I’d suggestion once a week so you don’t damage your skin.

>> No.10351952

>>10351946
I clip mine up with those long flat clips you use when you dye your hair, then brush out the bangs when I take them down again.

>> No.10351955

>>10351946
You can also just wash your bangs in the sink if they get too dirty.

>> No.10351962

>>10351562
They don't work

>> No.10351965
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10351965

Starting to get gray hairs and I'm not even fucking 30 yet, is this normal, could it be a stress thing?
Anyone else out there faced with the impermanence of their youth and hating it as much as I am?

>> No.10351966

>>10351862
Under eye fat graft

>> No.10351975

>>10351862
Try to get the bit straight under your eye to look like actual aegyo sal, and concealer the fuck out of any bags lower down.

>>10351965
Yes, normal, and yes, worse when stressed. I've started getting botox and fillers, and I dye my hair unnatural colours so I've never had to experience greys

>> No.10351997

>>10351965
My Asian friends started getting them when they were like 23. It depends on your genes. If you have dark hair you might also just notice them earlier than other people with light hair.

>> No.10352044

>>10351965
Incredibly normal. I got my first one at 28 and now I have four that all grow around the same spot.

>> No.10352065

>>10351965
I think it's mostly genetic. My friend starting getting them at 22 whereas I'm 26 and still free of them (for now) despite being a big ball of stress.

>> No.10352066

>>10351965
started*

>> No.10352067

>>10352066
Fuck I'm an idiot, meant to quote myself (>>10352065) here.

>> No.10352069

>>10351965
Very normal. I started getting them prematurely around 18ish and personally can't wait for my hair to go really grey. I find it really pretty

>> No.10352078

>>10351943
Ahh, I'm not used to using concealer so it would make sense to try it out. I'm already using an eye cream once a week, so I'll up the usage of that. Thanks Anon!

>>10351966
Interesting. I have a fear of surgery to close to my eyes, but I'll look into it!

>>10351975
Oh duhh that's so smart Anon. This seems like my fastest and easiest fix. Thanks so much!

>> No.10352082

>>10351862
It might be a weird opinion but I actually find those types of bags kind of cute-looking.

>> No.10352088

>>10352082
I actually was going to say this too

>> No.10352093

>>10351965
I started getting grey hairs at 25, and I knew a kid that started greying in high school.

>> No.10352104

>>10351965
I had my first grey hair at 23. I'm 30 now and there's too many to pluck so I've learned to live with it. I am deathly afraid of wrinkles though, I think I will freak out when I finally get any.

>> No.10352120
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10352120

Anyone have cut or styling recommendations for thin, wavy hair? I have long hair but I always wear it up because it looks so messy and limp down, even though it's healthy. I tried the curly girl method and I just looked like pic related.

>> No.10352127

>>10352120
My own hair is thick so I can't speak to cut recommendations (my instinct is that layers would help but I know nothing about thin hair so take that with a pinch of salt), but regarding the curly method, have you tried not co-washing/co-washing only when you think your hair needs a ton of moisture?

As someone with wavy hair, I've discovered that co-washing is just too much for my hair on top of all the other moisture it's getting. Instead I usually use a low-poo (Jessicurl's Hair Cleansing Cream has been really nice for me). Also clarifying might help - one of the biggest problems wavy-haired people have is buildup. You need sulfates every once in a while to rid yourself of buildup, especially if you're in a hard water area.

Another thing to watch out for is protein. Some people are very protein-sensitive so ymmv but when my hair is feeling limp or blah, I do a protein-rich deep conditioning treatment and it does wonders.

Finally, my hair often ends up looking like your pic when I've let it dry naturally instead of diffusing, so you might want to try that if you've been letting it air dry!

The curly girl method might just not be for you if none of that works, but I had a lot of trial and error with the curly girl method before I got it to work for me so I just wanted to throw a few of those things out there.

>> No.10352130

>>10352120
do layers. also the curly girl method thing is such a fucking meme.

>> No.10352156

>>10351862
Lmao. I got those. Honestly, I stay away from glitters in generally because it always eventually falls in there even with primer, and I stay away from any purple, brown, or black shadows on the bottom lid.

Believe it or not, byojaku is actually super flattering for that eye shape.

You don't need to do aegyo sal makeup because you already have what it's emulating. It'll just make you look super tired. However, putting your under eye concealer up to the crease, but not on or over, will make it look bright and awake like aegyo sal. Again, glitters will usually fall in the crease even with primer so sometimes it's best to forgo glitter.

>> No.10352157

>>10352156
And blue. Blues tend to be unflattering as well.

>> No.10352159

>>10352156
>you already have what it's emulating
lmao no she doesn't.

>> No.10352173

>>10352159
The puffiness directly under the eye is what causes the wrinkle, and the source of the dark line on the inner corner in aegyo sal makeup.

Like I said, doing aegyo sal makeup will make the feature look worse & tired. She needs to focus on brightening the area, not defining it.

>> No.10352205

>>10352173
No, aegyo sal is caused by a fat deposit under your eyes, not by puffiness and wrinkles.

>> No.10352213

>>10352205
Hahahaha holy shit

>> No.10352333

>>10344882
My current technique is letting my hair dry slowly after being held in buns for a day or so. The curls last about 2-3 days. Before I bleached my hair, curls held really nice. I’d kind of say I have thin and thick hair at the same time. Thin strands but a lot of it. I’d say I’m looking for medium sized curls. Not soda can, and not tight ringlets. It’s similar to Tyler from SS if I had to compare the original texture.

>> No.10352346

>>10352213
>It is called “Lying silkworm(卧蚕)” in China and “aegyo sal( 애교살 )” in Korea. The pouch is mainly caused due to fat bulge, a symbol of young people. People will think that these eyes are smiling and give people a kind of intimacy.

>> No.10352397

>>10352213
"Aegyo sal" literally translates to "cute fat," anon. Not sure why you'd think it's anything else.

>> No.10352419

>>10352205
you can be catty and call me uneducated or whatever but puffiness sure can look a lot like faat ya kno

>> No.10352428

>>10352419
I don't think you're uneducated. It's a common misconception. Aegyo sal appears on the lower eyelids making them plump, and as you age, the fat deposit tends to lessen, which is why it's a Korean beauty standard because it's a sign of youth and cuteness. Bags under your eyes are not directly where your bottom eyelid is but below it. They make your eyes look heavy, and they're often accompanied by dark circles and wrinkles. Puffiness caused by irritation or lack of sleep won't just be contained to your bottom eyelid, either.

>> No.10353039
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10353039

What recent skin/hair/makeup purchases have you gulls gotten? I'm excited to start putting tiny needles in my skin

>> No.10353040

>>10353039
holy shit you seriously spent that much on this? just buy it on amazon. i've been dermarolling for 6 months and only spent $25.

>> No.10353076

>>10353040
>not knowing about needle size

>> No.10353099

>>10353076
my kit includes one 3mm 12 needle head. you. got. scammed.

>> No.10353213

>>10353099
Have fun with your staph infection

>> No.10353242

>>10353213
>thinking her branded needles aren't the same shit from china

Anon, she's right, you paid way too much. The kits from amazon are basically if not exactly the same and aren't more dangerous (especially considering you sterilize everything each time you use them) The items you bought just have a logo printed on them.

>> No.10353245

>>10352346
>>10352397
I was laughing at the idea that fat on your undereyes is desirable but fat anywhere else on your body is not. Beauty standards are retarded.

>> No.10353250

>>10353245
Sorry to learn about your debilitating mental issues.

>> No.10353600

Do people usually wear j-fashion when they're getting their hair/whatever done? I usually don't, but I tried going to the hairdresser in casual classic today because I felt like it might help them understand better how I would like my hair. It actually worked very well! I'm always very clear when I go to the hair salon, but I still usually end up with a style that is nice, but just too "modern" for me. This time I feel like my hair meshes perfectly with my personal style. How have other peoples' experiences with j-fashion in salons been?

>> No.10353720

>>10353600
I wouldn’t again. My hairdresser got bleach on an expensive piece of clothing of mine.

>> No.10353728

>>10353720
How'd they manage that? Didn't they give you a gown?

>> No.10353736

>>10351862
Everything looks greasy and crusty at the same time this is giving me anxiety

>> No.10353739

>>10353736
It's a pretty normal close-up of an eye anon

>> No.10353784

>>10353739
Where do you live that people look that bad normally?

>> No.10353789

>>10353784
I mean I don't really go around getting in people's faces and examining their eyes in-depth. You might want to seek mental help.

>> No.10353790

>>10353789
>seek mental help because someone looks greasy and you said they look greasy

Kek. Talk about an over reaction.

>> No.10353794

>>10353790
Well you're the one whose anxiety is being triggered by a photo of an eye so you tell me.

>> No.10353796

>>10353794
It’s a dumb exaggeration. Calm down Grease-Chan.

>> No.10354187

I bleached my hair too hard and it has that crunchy, straw-like texture. I'm being gentle with it but pieces are breaking off all the time. Would a salon keratin treatment help to put some of the smoothness back or is hair just unsalvageable at this point?

>> No.10354195

>>10354187
I would try Olaplex! It's specifically meant to repair the damage caused by bleaching and dying. afaik it's the only thing that actually repairs structural hair damage like that.

>> No.10354228

I just woke up to a huge amount of KP on my left cheek and my face was completely fine yesterday. This sucks.

>> No.10354420

So like, I get really bad whiteheads on my nose. Every morning when I wake up theres 2 to 3 giant ass pus bubbles. They're easy to wipe off, usually just a simple rub or a tiny bit of pressure pops it. But its gross and it makes my nose look like garbage. I've had this going on for years now and I've been trying different face washes and treatments. But nothing seems to help.

Anyone have some advice?

>> No.10354674

>>10353736
I do boat maintenance and physical labor next to the ocean as my job where everything is crusted in salt and took that after a 10 hour workday. and also I get eczema on my eyes so I have to moisturize the shit out of my eye area hence the greasyness. Didn't think to touch up my kawaii ass makeup as my concerns weren't regarding that, only the eyebags. idk why I'm explaining myself to someone on a chinese cabbage forum but sorry I'm not ugu kawaii enough for you

>> No.10354678

>>10354674
Don't mind her, it's clear you took the photo after a long day and even so your eye looks fine. Anon is just a salty bitch.

>> No.10354802

>>10354420
Accutane

>> No.10356949

It's super dumb but I was wondering what I could do to not have to not get my makeup products contaminated and throw them out if I got sick, since the coronavirus is spreading fast in my country. Is the classic MUA routine of not using cream/ liquid products from the packaging is enought of I should scrap out my pressed powders too ? For brushes, cleaning the wand and the bristle is enought?
( sponges I will obviously have to throw out).

>> No.10356958

>>10356949
Viruses don't live that long without a host. You kinda sound like you don't know the difference between bacteria and virus.

>> No.10356993

>>10356958
Shit that logic, I thought of that because I have seen MUA talk about it, but they switch quickly between clients so it's totally diffrent deal.

>> No.10357010

>>10356993
bacteria doesn't even live on your makeup products as long as crazy anons think it does. even makeup that's natural and has water content isn't made of things it can eat.

>> No.10357020

>>10356993
that's an issue of bacterial contamination and growth. you should still clean your brushes to prevent bacteria from growing in them, but most viruses cannot live very long outside of a host. i think i read that covid19 can exist outside of a host for up to 10hrs if the environment is ideal and within a certain temperature range, but the only way your makeup will get contaminated with it is if YOU have it.

>> No.10357386

>>10350304
Seconding this. FAB Ultra Repair Cream is the best lotion I've ever used. I peel like a motherfucker with other lotions.

>> No.10358392

Any body know a good protective hairstyles for long straight hair ? I'm quarantined so I just need something to keep my hair up ( and maybe something that is not too tight when you sleep since I move a lot )

>> No.10358612

>>10358392
I twist mine up into a high bun but don't secure it super tightly. I use a satin scrunchie + satin pillow case at night.

>> No.10360993

>>10358612
> satin scrunchie
That such a good idea! Thank you so much

>> No.10360996

I need a new moisturizer and facial scrub but my skin is extremely sensitive and easily becomes red, and now I can't try things out in store

>> No.10360997

>>10358392
Use a cute night cap

>> No.10360998

>>10356958
Uh they can, some stay active for up to 9 days

>> No.10361010

>>10358392
I do mine into a loose braid, after applying argan oil to the bottom third (hair down to my boobs). I then wear a silk scarf while I sleep. I move around a lot too and usually the scarf stays in place. I usually tie the braid with one of those stretchy fabric hair ties, but the other anon's suggestion of a silk scrunchie is great.

>> No.10361022

>>10360996
Is your current one not working for you? I have super sensitive skin too, and Cetaphil moisturizer works for me. Also, Hyram just did a video on skincare for sensitive skin AND a video on the best drugstore moisturizers that you might wanna check out

>> No.10361177

>>10360996
You shouldn't be using physical exfoliation if you have sensitive skin.

>> No.10361187

>>10361177
100% incorrect.

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>>10361187
why do you say that? nayrt but i have rosacea and even comparatively gentle physical exfoliation always exacerbates it. chemical exfoliation does a much better job of getting rid of itchy dry patches without leaving my skin raw.

>> No.10361256

>>10361197
What do you use to chemically exfoliate anon? I also have rosacea and I struggle to deal with the dry skin.

>> No.10361260

>>10361256
AHA/BHA is a good, gentile baby’s first chemical exfoliant

>> No.10361262

>>10358392
Braid hair + scrunchie

T. I have waist length straight hair

>> No.10361265

>>10361187
100% correct. Most people shouldn't physically exfoliate anyway, but especially those with sensitive skin.

>> No.10361284

>>10351965
It's normal and very likely genetic. Ask your relatives what age they noticed gray hairs.
I've had a small streak of white since my early twenties, same as my mom. She's always been upbeat about hers, so I'm cool with mine.

>> No.10361327

>>10361256
I've cut out AHA/BHA and I'm only using retinol and azelaic acid now. I had to work up to using them on a regular basis, but I took out other ingredients that had exfoliating properties and I have a lot hydrating layers to compensate.

You could look into a PHA too! They're supposed to be more gentle than AHA and BHA!

>> No.10361333

>>10361265
lol no

>> No.10361362

>>10361333
Are you from 2009? Literally who physically exfoliates regularly anymore?

>> No.10361376

>>10361362
physical and chemical can do different things for one. a big is oil exfoliation. oil exfoliation is physical and not chemical and actually better for people with sensitive skin than many chemical types. physical vs chemical really just has to do with whether the scrubbing mechanism happens. there are many products that actually do both. you guys need to lrn2 skincare.

>> No.10361401

>>10361376
>oil exfoliation is physical
Lmao what? What do you think BHA is

>> No.10361466

>>10361376
Do you mean oil cleansing? Because that isn't exfoliating. Also, first anon specified a facial scrub.

>> No.10361468

>>10361466
I think they are confusing exfoliating with cleansing. The whole paragraph makes a hell of a lot more sense that way

>> No.10361603

I've finally got to doing makeup now that I have a lot of free time but I honestly am really stumped. I can't find any reference for my eye type, which is why I gave up on doing makeup up till now. My eyes are a really unfortunate mix of deep set eyes, eyebrows that are really low, and I think what gives me the most trouble, eyelids that end at the hight of my eye corners end are really pronounced. It makes any normal makeup impossible to look good and even these meant for deep set or hooded eyes tend to not work because of the lids. Am I a lost cause gulls? Any tips? I wear gothic and oldschool gothic.

>> No.10361604

>>10361466
>>10361468
NTAYRT but oil exfoliation is a thing. Look it up. You kind of let the skin loosen with oil then gently rub your face. The physical agitation exfoliates you gently.
If you have oil cleansed you know how if you had dried bits sometimes they will get lifted if you rub a little longer and it starts to get a little gritty? I think that is the idea but you take more time and let the oil sit on longer. It is so similar to just oil cleansing it makes sense people were confused by the description.

>> No.10361669

>>10361260
>>10361327
Thanks anons! I'll have to research what will work best with what I use now.

>> No.10361686 [DELETED] 

>>10361401
anon, just do some research first. or talk to a derm. ANY kind of exfoliation that uses a rubbing motion is physical, even ones that use products like AHA or BHA, anything you SCRUB off is physical.
>>10361468
>>10361468
read >>10361604
oil cleansing is generally more gentle than other methods of physical exfoliation, and it's really good in conjunction with salicyilic acid to reduce sebaceous filaments.

>> No.10361688

>>10361401
anon, just do some research first. or talk to a derm. ANY kind of exfoliation that uses a rubbing motion is physical, even ones that use products like AHA or BHA, anything you SCRUB off is physical.
>>10361468
>>10361468
read >>10361604
oil exfoliation is generally more gentle than other methods of physical exfoliation, and it's really good in conjunction with salicyilic acid to reduce sebaceous filaments.

>> No.10361709

>>10361603
post a pic? if you zoom in/crop you wouldn't be outing yourself

>> No.10361739

>>10361604
>>10361688
This is just oil cleansing. Just because you use your hands to rub a product around doesn't mean it's exfoliating, or literally every product applied to your face can count as exfoliating.

>> No.10361759

>>10361739
No it's not. I'm not going to keep arguing with you, but putting something on your skin and rubbing it into your skin are different.

>> No.10361761

>>10361604
Oh no, you’re one of those dumbasses that thinks products pilling is ~removing dead skin and dirt~

>> No.10361763

>>10361688
This goes against every article I have ever read on exfoliating, including from dermatologists and cosmetic scientists so I would love a source

>> No.10361764

>>10361759
You literally cannot use an oil cleanser without rubbing it into your skin. I also rub my foaming cleanser into my skin, my serums into my skin, my moisturizer into my skin. None of those are exfoliating. What are you even on about?

>> No.10361902

>>10361764
>>10361763
>>10361761
anon, the main difference is that PHYSICAL exfoliation products are rubbed OFF instead of rinsed off like chemical are. no shit you have to rub products into the skin.

>> No.10361920

>>10361902
What the ever loving fuck are you talking about. Physical exfoliation uses physical objects to remove skin, chemical exfoliant use chemicals to lift layers of skin off. Where are you getting this

>> No.10361922

>>10361902
I... what

>> No.10361923

>>10361902
Sources anon. Please, I’m begging you for sources. Give me the deep, bizarre knowledge you possess

>> No.10361925

>>10361923
>>10361922
>>10361920
stop with the samefagging. literally everything you said is wrong. chemical exfoliation doesn't even do that.

>A physical exfoliant is any product that requires a rubbing or scrubbing action, hence the term 'manual exfoliation'.
https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skin-care/exfoliators/guide/manual-vs-chemical-exfoliation

>A physical exfoliant is a product or tool that requires rubbing or scrubbing action.
https://www.highereducationskincare.com/theglow/exfoliation-101-physical-vs.-chemical-exfoliation


>Oil Exfoliation
Take about a tablespoon of a good quality oil, preferably jojoba or sunflower (they won't clog) and apply it all over clean damp skin. Leave it on the skin 5-10 minutes, like a mask. Then take soft cotton rounds, wet them, and move gently in small circles all over the face to remove flakes.


now fuck off.
>“Physical exfoliators work by manually removing dead cells from the surface of the skin, while chemical exfoliators help dissolve connections between skin cells, so they may be more easily shed,”
https://hellogiggles.com/beauty/skin/physical-chemical-exfoliators-explained/

>> No.10361926

>>10361925
Anon, I’m >>10361920 and you basically just rephrased what I said. That doesn’t mean oil cleansing is removing dead skin cells

>> No.10361927

>>10361925
fucked up the formatting but i don't care, i'm going to bed.

>> No.10361930

>>10361926
no one is talking about oil cleansing, anon. get it through you thick fucking skull. oil exfoliating still uses the RUBBING action, and sometimes salt or sugar. again. i am done arguing because you're a dense retard.

>> No.10361950

>>10361902
Chemical exfoliation products generally aren't rinsed off. And rubbing a bunch of oil around your face isn't rubbing it "off" your face. It's still there until you remove it with another cleanser or a flannel or something.

>>10361930
Literally at no point have you included oil mixed with salt or sugar. You've just been saying to put oil on your face and "rub it" with your hands, which is just oil cleansing.

>> No.10361956

>>10361950
Some oil cleansers push the pilling that’s comes off their products as “proof” that it is working and that you are “removing dead skin.” I think anon bought it

>> No.10361958

>>10361950
>>10361956
NTAYRT but your samefagging is getting ridiculous. Also anon mentioned in the quote in her post that you rub it with cotton, which is physical exfoliation so...yea.

Everyone in these skincare threads always acts like a fucking dermatologist and doesn't provide any proof and moves goalposts when other people do. Physical exfoliation is what removes dead skin cells. Chemical doesn't remove them.

>> No.10361959

>>10361958
Anon, I’m >>10361956 and I promise I’m not samefagging. Go get some sleep, it’s really not that important.

>> No.10361962

>>10361956
Except we are talking about just oil by itself and not a type of cleanser. Are you retarded?

>> No.10361967

>>10361958
We don't even type the same. Stop being so paranoid.

Wiping the oil off your face with a cotton round is not exfoliating. There is literally nothing about a cotton round that is exfoliating.

If you want to talk about moving the goalposts, the original OP mentioned a "facial scrub," and this somehow got switched to oil, then oil with a cotton round, then oil with salt and sugar in it, so it isn't me who's moving the goalposts by any means.

>>10361962
If it's oil that's been used to cleanse your face, it's an oil cleanser. People use "pure" oils all the time for them. Jojoba oil is super common, and lots of people got on the hype train for using coconut oil as a makeup remover.

>> No.10361972

>>10361967
I'm not even the anon you're talking to but fucking stop. it's obvious that >>10361962 point is that there pure oil isn't a PRODUCT and therefore has no pilling.

>> No.10361973

>>10361967
it's hard to believe there's more than one person being this fucking nitpicky.

>> No.10361975

>>10361967
>There is literally nothing about a cotton round that is exfoliating.

>These 5 Cotton Pads Are Your All-Natural Answer to Gently Exfoliated, Soft Skin
https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/cotton-pads-for-face#1

How does it feel being fucking wrong again? Are you also going to claim that we weren't talking about these SPECIFIC ones?

>> No.10361977

>>10361967
>physical exfoliating is too hard on your skin!!!
there are gentle ways of doing it
>it's not exfoliating at all then!!!!!

>> No.10361979

>>10361972
Not sure how this is relevant. Coconut oil on its own can pill.

>>10361975
The site you're linking to is literally about applying toner with a cotton round. If you genuinely think that counts as exfoliation, then I don't know what to tell you, and again, it points back to when I say that then you have to count any product rubbed into your skin as exfoliation, which is stupid.

>> No.10362092

>>10347305
I do it a lot. Use a stamp, not a roller. by stamp I do not mean lancet. There should be no moving parts or motor. A square stamp for body, a much smaller circular one for face. Submerge your tool in 91 percent rubbing alcohol for 20 minutes before you start. Get naked and use rubbing alcohol and cotton squares to wipe down the area you will needle and plenty extra. Disinfect your hands with the alcohol as well, by also wiping them down (focus on your nails/nailbeds/undernails). Disinfect the area you will set your tool down on. Once you are ready to start disinfecting and start needling, you don't do or touch anything else - don't touch your phone, a door, a keyboard, a table, a chair - nothing. If you want a show on, have it playing before you even start disinfecting your skin/hands. You have to pull the skin tight with one hand and use the stamp tool with the other. For stretch marks/sagging skin, you will need minimum 1.5 mm, perhaps as long as 3mm on a place like the buttcheek. If you do it right, the area should be very pink and tight, with little red microdots of blood that don't quite bleed out; about 2 of those visible red dots per square inch at least. The holes will be 'open' for like 15 minutes after you poke them, so after you are finished needling an area, do not touch it to any surface or clothing or anything for 15 minutes.

So, lots of rubbing alcohol and nudity

>> No.10362099

>>10362092
how often do you dermaroll?

>> No.10362200

>>10362099
I try to hit all my problem areas once every 6-12 weeks. Usually it's more like once every 12 weeks than once every six.

>> No.10362305

I could really use some help with anti aging skin care. I lost a lot of weight and now in the spot where my double chin used to be there is aging/loose skin. It makes me very self-conscious and I feel uglier than ever and look old. Can I improve that area without surgery? I recently (as in 2 weeks) started using products like vit c, peptides, retinol, collagen (as cream and orally). And I want to buy those v line masks and lifting band but not sure any of that works? Any suggestions? I'm a moron when it comes to skincare desu.

>> No.10362306

>>10361979
>site literally uses the word exfoliation
>still refuses to back down
something is wrong with you.

>> No.10362336

>>10362306
Read the second half of my post. If a cotton round being wiped against your skin counts as exfoliation, then applying almost any product counts as exfoliation, and that's stupid, regardless of if that website refers to it as exfoliation or not.

>> No.10362339

>>10362092
So the bleeding is normal? So you wipe down right after piercing ? Do you put on anything after you’re all done?

>> No.10362443

>>10362306
>>10362336
To be entirely fair, the link isn’t talking about normal cotton pads, they are talking about reusable textured fabric ones. They straight up say normal ones won’t work. Which, yes, is physical exfoliation. Not sure where anon is getting “working anything into your skin is exfoliation” from though. I’ve read every article they posted and none of them said that.

>> No.10362500

>>10354187
I just cut all my hair off and got extensions. Sometimes it's easier that way.

>> No.10362527

>>10362443
>Toss the cotton pad when the pad starts to fluff up and move on to the rest of your routine.

It's talking about disposable ones.

>> No.10362856

>>10351965
>Anyone else out there faced with the impermanence of their youth and hating it as much as I am?
Yes, but, I'm just trying to go with it gracefully, as painful as it is. I don't want to go berserk with procedures trying to capture what I looked like at 22. It's going to be so expensive and that will eventually fail, too. Just gonna keep up a good skincare routine, eat well, exercise and enjoy life so I can hopefully age like fine wine. Easier said than done, still feels bad, but no sense making it even worse.

>> No.10362867

>>10362336
I did, hence the "something is wrong with you".

>>10362443
I never saw anons saying working anything into your skin is exfoliation, only anons who don't realize that RUBBING and SCRUBBING are different terms. But if you guys don't know that cotton can be textured to be abrasive to facial skin cells then you're pretty dumb.

>> No.10362874

>>10362867
You clearly aren't even reading the stuff you're linking. It literally says to not buy cotton pads that are abrasive. Hilarious.

>> No.10362881

>>10362874
I didn't link that, I was saying in a general sense. Please show me your derma degree though! Otherwise I will continue to disregard your wrong opinions.

>> No.10362900

>>10362881
My wrong opinion that rubbing something soft against your face isn't exfoliation. Very controversial!

Next time I blow my nose with a kleenex, I'll appreciate the multiuse of it as it gives me some exfoliation at the same time.

>> No.10362907

>>10362527
Did you click on the links they had for suggested products? Use your brain.

>> No.10362924 [DELETED] 

>>10362907
She clearly doesn't have a brain, anon. Dumb bitch thinks cotton is a texture rather than a fabric.

>> No.10362925

>>10362907
She clearly doesn't have a brain, anon. Dumb bitch thinks cotton is a texture rather than a fiber.

>> No.10362934

>>10362907
Yeah, and they're disposable. So... not sure what point you're making here.

>>10362925
At no point did I say that. Love that projection, though, sweetie.

>> No.10364593

I wanna get bangs but I can not find a good source on different types of bang shapes, anyone got a hook up?

>> No.10365410
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10365410

>if I'm wearing BB cream, do I need to apply moisturizer prior? I use jap/korean BB creams, the pale stuff.
>have you ever had issues after using those japanese double eyelid tape for long periods of time?

Thank you.

>> No.10365411

>>10364593
>https://youtu.be/qSHJZyrmZSQ

Think it through well, anon. I got bangs, and it was indeed cute and fun around September, but after new years, I regretted it because it still hasn't grown out properly to this day. As fun as bangs are, got tired of them after some time because I felt I stood out too much than usual, and at some angles felt I looked goofy. In my experience, would of used my feathered scissors (where it has tons of teeth on one blade, and a scissor regular blade) to make the bangs less blunt. After the haircut, I definately needed to get layers to make the bangs less harsh, and it did help.

>> No.10365412

>>10351965
Maybe diet. When my brother went vegan, he began to age rapidly out of nowhere. Same with my father. Take vitamin supplements at least if you are on any anti-meat diets. Idk about pesceterians, aren't one anymore but that diet also made me feel not as optimal as when I went back to meat. Also, idk if true, but in history they noted when white bread was introduced, it also aged people and weakened their guts and teeth.

>> No.10365413

>>10361967
>Wiping the oil off your face with a cotton round is not exfoliating. There is literally nothing about a cotton round that is exfoliating.
>>10361975
>How does it feel being fucking wrong again? Are you also going to claim that we weren't talking about these SPECIFIC ones?
>>10362306
>something is wrong with you.

Bros... You both are slightly off. It isn't full blown exfoliating, but it also doesn't not have an affect. It does micro-exfoliating, but you still would need to use chemical exfoliating once a week since micro isn't enough. Everyone's skin is different though, I micro-exfoliate just by using facial makeup brushes meaning I can only use beauty blenders, most girls I know don't have that issue. Still use exfoliating gels though weekly on myself.

I doubt all toners by default exfoliate, but rubbing a pad on your face likely does micro-exfoliate for everyone, but not full blown exfoliate.

>> No.10365414

>>10351965
I’ve had them since i was a freshman in high school. Life was really stressful then and it’s even worse now. I get 1-3 white hairs a week

>> No.10365415

Does tea water actually help? I’ve seen it at Lush and other skin care stores but it’s quite expensive. Is it worth it too?

>> No.10365416
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10365416

>>10353039
>spent $146 or more on cheap korean makeup fron roserose
>mostly korean water lip tints, hershey's eyeshadow palette, single shadows, stick blush, eyebrow auto pens, browscara, several SPF BB creams, some CC cream, loose and pressed setting powders, hydrating lip glosses, etc.
>my country/city sucks and only sells extremely dark makeup that never fit my face anyway.
>Ordered a few Japanese lip balms that act like lipstick, and Japanese eyeshadows.
>two packs of double eyelid tape
>korean skincare products since I cannot go out and buy my usual skincare.
>makeup sunscreens
>electric eyelash curler
>those blades from etude house for shaping eyebrows
>so much makeup I won't need to buy anything for the rest of this year, except maybe foundation once this virus blows over
>realized the entire time I was accidentally using my bf's money, not my own. He thought he got hacked.

>> No.10365418
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10365418

>>10365415
No. If you want expensive, use drunk elephant. But generally, cheaper skincare works too to transform your face, just hse cosdna.com and if any ingredient is listed yellow, research how toxic or risky it is, research if it alters hormones and you decide for yourself if the good ingredients outweigh the bad, do you want to risk it or find something with safer ingredients? Ironically most expensive skincare does nothing. Even harms you in some cases.

>https://youtu.be/mfhJ8pIDGCk

>> No.10365448

>>10365415
I’m dumb as hell. I meant tree water.
>>10365418
Interesting.

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10368611

Does anybody know a very cheap rainbow palette with terrible performance that is still FDA approved ? Kind of like pic related but with less colors. I found out a way to use old claire's tier eyeshadow for sfx makeup and get great pigmentation but it ruin the pan.

>> No.10368616

>>10368611
makeup doesn't get FDA approved...
>The law does not require cosmetic products and ingredients, except for color additives, to be approved by FDA before they go on the market.

>> No.10368618

Since the quarantine I decided to try fermented rice water as hair wash since nobody will see my ugly hair. I don't have all the ingredients used by the yao women but I guess I could give it a try. Does anybody tried it before ?

>> No.10368664

>>10368618
I've tried it before and had great results! It's a great way to introduce protein to hair that needs it. My hair is thick and wavy and it made it feel very bouncy and strong. You don't want to do them too regularly, though - protein overload is bad news for hair.

>> No.10368672

>>10368618
here are some directions on how to ferment and use the rice water
>add rice and water to a jar or tight bottle and ferment for up to 7 days
>once done, boil the water to kill unwanted bacteria
>add citrus peel or other types to neutralize the smell of the fermented water
>cool and put in another airtight container for storage, you can store in the fridge, but it shouldn't ferment much anymore due to the boiling

some tips!
>use brown rice if you can
it has more nutrients because it still has the bran and germ, but be warned it will smell worse.
>ferment minimum two days
under fermenting will make it less effective. however, unfermented or partially fermented rice water is actually great to use on your face since it is more mild!
>use filtered or spring water
mineral water or tap water will have unwanted stuff in it that will interact with the fermentation
>open the cap once per day during fermentation
this will also reduce the smell because it allows the gasses caused by the bacteria to release and reduces the amount added into water itself
>don't use shampoo with it
the shampoo either before or after will interact with the rice water

like >>10368664 said, don't use it every day unless you dilute it. you can also add a bit to bathwater for a soak bath too.

hope that helps!

>> No.10368750

>>10368672
>add citrus peel
how much do you generally add? Do you have to cut it up or just throw a chunk in there?

>> No.10368761

>>10368672
>rice and water
Any specific measurements?

>> No.10368762

>>10368750
you don't need to add that much, just a few pieces of the peel are fine. and no need to cut them up or anything, just rip pieces off and toss in.

>> No.10368766

>>10368761
i'd say 1:2 to 1:3 rice:water. most traditional recipes use bowls and cups and stuff for measuring so it's not that accurate.

>> No.10368833

>>10368664
>>10368672
thank you, that very nice that you explain it. I was wondering how often should I do it ( as in a full hair rinse/scalp masssage )? I have seen that traditionally they do it every 3 days but since I didn't do it for my whole life I'm better off not applying it that often. I have waist lenght virgin straight thick hair, with very dry mid-end and roots that doesn't greasy super quickly.

>> No.10368840

>>10368616
oh I didn't know, it work like in europe then (of what I understand). Maybe "not as bad as clair's tier would be a better standard" then.

>> No.10368868

>>10368833
if you are worried, do it once a week for a few weeks and see how it works.

>> No.10368871

>>10368840
I'd try at a drugstore or walmart then! when i was 12 I would buy cheap eyeshadow from walmartand it was always super pigmented.

>> No.10368946

>>10344364
Holy shit anon are you literally me.
You just described my situation to a T. I've tried 10000 moisturizers but they all feel like an oily/greasy layer on top of my skin and when I rinse it off my skin is dry again and starts flaking immediately. Even if I don't have black/whiteheads the pores on my nose/cheeks are super visible, I hate it so much. And this is not some 'only stands out to you' type of thing because people actually ask about them from time to time. Sigh, sorry I don't have any advice anon. Hope it helps to know you're not alone.

>> No.10369269

Since you guys started discussing derma rolling I got kinda intrigued, watched some youtube vids and was really impressed with what it can do. Especially a video of a Asian woman with a saggy wrinkly belly made a huge impact, her results were really amazing, bcause of that I definitely want to try it now. But where to start, I want to try body first but still no sure how long the needle should be desu. Some sites say 1mm other says 3mm, that's confusing for a beginner. Also, can this be combined with rf cavitation treatments? Cause I also want to try that as well once this whole whole corona thing blows over many months from now.

>> No.10370505

>>10368946
Your moisture barrier is compromised. You can't shrink pores but dry or dehydrated skin will cause wide pores to look even larger. You need to add moisture and ideally a occlusive to seal in the products!
I also recommend oil cleansing and/or a low pH second cleanser.

>> No.10370521

>>10351965
>Anyone else out there faced with the impermanence of their youth and hating it as much as I am?
24/7
it's probably my biggest mental issue right now to accept that i have wasted my youth

>> No.10370541

>>10353039
>8 dollar tax

Fucking yikes

>> No.10370628

>>10368616
That doesn’t mean there aren’t FDA regulations, anon

>> No.10370658

>>10370521
I spent the ages 7-19 living in isolation with my insane mother (kinda weird seeing people lose their minds over quarantine atm) and then between 19-24 in a garbage abusive relationship where I was still essentially isolated from other people.

I spent a very long time mourning my lost youth but found out at 26 that I should statistically be dead. Now awaiting brain surgery and ngl it's incredibly freeing to face one's own mortality. I don't give a fuck about wrinkles any more, that's for sure.

>> No.10370663

>>10370628
There aren't aside from very very little.

>Under this law, cosmetics must not be adulterated or misbranded. For example, they must be safe for consumers under labeled or customary conditions of use, and they must be properly labeled. Any color additives they contain must be approved for the intended use, and some must be from batches certified in FDA’s own labs. Packaging and labeling must not be deceptive.

And the adulteration/misbranding aspect is only check out after a report comes in. They only review color additives. I am really tired of people thinking the FDA really reviews or pays attention to shit from the dollar store or fast fashion shops. Many unsafe products get in to the country and stay in until reported, or are never reported, since many makeup side effects are long term anyway.

>> No.10370664

>>10370658
Nobody cares.

>> No.10370881

>>10370663
Regulations are not the same as inspections, anon. They *have* regulations. They aren’t strictly *enforced* though. Also most large cosmetics companies voluntarily have their lines spot checked by the FDA because they *do* get reported, and it’s easier to comply ahead of time then deal with blowback.

>> No.10370882

>>10370663
Do... do you think this is the full breadth of the FDAs regulations for cosmetics? This is a summary.

>> No.10370935

>>10346099
>retinoids
More questions on fine lines. I'm late 20s and have some fine lines starting to appear on nasolabial. I already use sunscreen and a ton of moisturizers. I have retinol and should probably use it every night not just 2-3x a week.
I heard microneedling can help. not the rolling ones (which can track or something?) but the flat press ones ("pens" or "stamps"). what is the consensus on them? anyone try them out yet?
>>10362092
has it improved anything? i have various stretchmarks and scars (including puffy scars that drive me up a wall) i'd try it on first before my face. thanks for the writeup.
>>10354420
witch hazel (alcohol free)

>> No.10371050

>>10370935
Vitamin C is great for fine lines, too.

>> No.10371083

>>10370935
Try a 10-12% lactic acid every night. An AHA will help stop fine lines from forming.

>> No.10371304

Since we're all staying inside because of corona-chan, would now be a good time to try out harsher DIY skin lightening methods like lemon juice?

>> No.10371327

>>10371304
has anyone had success with this or any other DIY lightening technique? how long did you do it? i've seriously considered it but i'm not sure where to fit it in between my alternating BHA/AHA and retinol applications.

>>10370658
yeah, i was more locked as a teenager/young adult in shitty relationships than i am now during an actual quarantine lmao. at least now i can post on /cgl/ all day without something going outside to look in through my window at what i'm doing.

>> No.10371328

>>10371304
Please don't use lemon juice. At least for some higher concentration chemical peel or something.

>> No.10371332

i'll leave this here as thanks: i had issues with my lips always cracking and peeling. what finally worked? coconut oil. just grab from your pantry and fill a little sauce container, swipe on like 10x a day. better than any lip product and ridiculously inexpensive. i apply with the back of my finger joint so it's not on my finger tip getting oil all over the keyboard.
>>10371050
alright. i'll try vit c in the morning and retinol at night.
>>10371083
seems to be a chemical exfoliant. i'll look into it more, thank you for the suggestion.

>> No.10371397

>>10343780
Isn't baking soda shit for your skin?

>> No.10371416

>>10371397
nayrt but it can damage the acid mantle of your skin if overused and make your face miserable and raw. however, my sister has eczema and takes the risk occasionally because it relieves the itching so much. according to her you run similar or worse risks with most of the attempts to control eczema flare-ups anyway.

>> No.10371421

>>10371397
Nayrt but it did wonders for my dry flakey legs. Tried so many products to get rid of the extreme flaking, nothing worked. Then I tried the baking soda paste (just mixed with water) and put it on for 3 minutes. Did this 2x and the flakes were pretty much completely gone. I do that once in a while now, 3 times a year tops. It can really help with some issues, like itchy scalp too. Just don't overdo it.

>> No.10371454

Is it possible to look good in makeup with no foundation or concealer? I want to start playing around with lip and eye makeup but I’d rather work on healing my skin than relying on foundation/concealer to hide blemishes. Is this even viable or do I have to accept slathering my entire face in makeup just to enjoy putting fun colors on my lips/eyes?

>> No.10371469

>>10371454
just buy asian BB cream

>> No.10371487

>>10371454
yes as long as your other makeup isn't super heavy. if you're going to try heavier looks, the advice of asian BB creams is good too depending on what your skin problems actually are.

>> No.10371489

>>10371454
Yeah you just need to get used to seeing your skin. Everyone has discoloration and stuff but daily full face can make that worse. Just get used to seeing uneven skin and start your journey to repairing it.

>> No.10372360

So I've realized my bangs are a bit too thick for my liking. Anyone have any tips on dealing with this? Do I need to properly grow them out then re-cut a smaller triangle of hair? Or can I achieve it just through routine trimming?

>> No.10372382

>>10372360
I'd say try to re-divide your hair into a smaller triangle, which you can keep trimming, and let the bits outside of it grow out. Also get some thinning scissors to get rid of some of the thickness immediately.

>> No.10372417

>>10372360
Do what >>10372382 said, but style the growing pieces like hime bangs until the are full grown. I’ve done it myself. Pinning them back or pulling them back in headbands also works

>> No.10374094

>>10372417
how long did you let them grow out before trimming them the first time? i'm just afraid the new smaller triangle will get "lost" among the pieces i'm trying to grow out unless the lengths are very different

>> No.10374393

>>10371332
>i apply with the back of my finger joint so it's not on my finger tip getting oil all over the keyboard.
wtf just wash your hands

>> No.10374432

>>10374393
nayrt but if she's keeping at her desk to put it on throughout the day, it would be sort of silly to get up and wash her hands every time she basically puts chapstick on

>> No.10374434

here's your reminder to not forget about also taking care of your neck in your skincare routine since it's one of the first places to show signs of age

>> No.10374470

>>10374432

Honestly if it needs to be applied that frequently that it's an issue washing her hands each time, then the coconut oil isn't really helping. At that point I'd just go with a basic chapstick rather than an oily finger, and you still have to re-apply either one constantly either way anyway.

(nayrt too, btw)

>> No.10374473

>>10374470
vaseline is the only that that i have to apply once. chapsticks don't even do it for me

>> No.10374490

>>10370658
Damn, are you me??
I was isolated with my mom from 8 - 14, then from 16 - 19 I was abused by my dad and then from 20 - 24 I was in an abusive relationship with someone who cheated on me and secretly resented me.
Now that I'm into lolita, I am sad that I didn't get to wear it when I was younger and I could probably fit into it better.

Now I'm in my 30s and shit sucks but at least my life is somewhat better? As good as life can with lockdown going on...

>> No.10374492

>>10374473
You ever tried Sugar lip wonder drops?
My lips are completely fucked and it's the only thing that fixed them. They have an applicator so you don't even have to worry about it getting on your hands.

>> No.10374673

>>10371454
you can lightly color correct and conceal without covering your face in makeup. I wear a bit of light coverage foundation every day to color correct and its taken me over a year to use one 1 oz bottle.

>> No.10374677

>>10374434
Thank you, neck anon. Always looking out for us.

>> No.10374893

you feel an evil presence watching you

>> No.10375074
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10375074

Would you guys have any recommendations for hairstyles with someone with hair like this?

My hair is a longer version of hers (including the gray even though I haven't toned in a bit) and we have similar skintones, i find myself doing a lot of variations of the simple half up half down and i'm tired of it.

also makeup too but I think i have that down pat and her face is totally different than mine and we have different eye colors.

I usually dress darker and use browns, reds, maroons, mustard yellow in my eye makeup if i'm wearing it. lazy byojaku/menhera? ish. if not that, flushed with blush (nyx bang bang is my jam rn but i'm looking for something darker/purpler)

even if you have resources where the people kind of look like this i'd greatly appreciate it

>> No.10375104

I get random "white hairs" on my body that look like pimples. They often occur under my stomach or breasts. Sometimes I get bumps like pimples that I think are sebum build up. The bumps seem to be treatable with exfoliating, but the weird hair things aren't and I can't find any information on them.

It's not peach fuzz, but like a secondary, semi translucent hair that grows with my hair that seems to be made of oil or something.

>> No.10375175

>>10375104
Sounds like vellus hairs.

>> No.10375611

>>10375074
Kieraplease on insta has similar skintone to this and when she isn't wearing wigs, her natural hair is similar but slightly less coily if I remember
I'd also look through tags like #blackgirlmagic and #melaninmakeup

>> No.10375632

>>10374473
Vaseline is an occlusive, not a moisturizer. It's not being absorbed by your lips. It's only making them feel smooth because it's just sitting on them. Hence only needing to apply once

I learned this from this winter skin care tip. Apply moisturizer and then put Vaseline or Aquaphor on as a last step to form a barrier to lock it in. It's still on your face in the morning and will need to be washed off.

>> No.10375703
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10375703

How do I go about achiving this sort of silky "one piece" style of bangs? I've had blunt bangs for years, but they still sometimes split in random places and I'm unable to style them properly. My hair is naturally straight but very fine and it gets static a lot. Would I need a hair straightener?

>> No.10375719

>>10375703
the ones in the pic kind of look like a clip in, but you'll need to get them really thick. go to a chinese salon.

>> No.10375730

>>10375703
You need thick thick bangs for this

>> No.10375754

>>10375719
>>10375730
It's not like I have "wispy" bangs or something, the thickness is comparable to the exemple I used. I don't know how to say it accurately, but my hair is more "poofy", I guess. It goes up and hair strands stick out. It looks similiar but it lacks this sort of smoothness. Chinese salon, while being a good tip, is out of question as I live in whiteass east Europe.

>> No.10375784

>>10375754
in that case buy a ceramic or gold hair straightener and it will make them look better. these kinds of bangs are generally really thick and require more hair than most full straight across bangs. i'm assuming you're not asian, some of the silkiness probably comes from asian hair strands being thicker than white hair generally is.

>> No.10375801

>>10375754
Straighten your hair and get a product that smooths it out.

>> No.10378520

>>10369269
make sure the tool has real needles, as in a cylinder that comes to a nice point....some tools have little flat strips that are cut at a 45 degree angle on the end. It's messed up, like little shitty knives. It's important to have actual tiny needles and not nasty tiny strip knives. You want to cleanly puncture the skin, not cut little slits everywhere; it's a surprisingly big difference

Stay naked for 15 minutes after you finish poking

>> No.10378603

No homo but does anyone have any recs so I can start with this shit as a man?
I don’t want to get old and I look younger than my age but I’m scared that I will start getting signs of age

>> No.10378676

How do I figure out what length of bangs suit me? I have a couple of wigs that have bangs that need shortening (all for Lolita so they all have straight bangs) but idk how much to trim.

>> No.10378773

>>10378603
start out by getting a cheap moisturizer and cleanser, and a good spf, cleanse 1-2 times a day, moisturize 2 times a day, wear spf every day in the AM. you need to determine your skin type before anyone can give you specific product recommendations

>> No.10378985

>>10375703
There's your problem: You have fine hair. Doesn't work with this. You need the weight in the bangs to get the effect. Try a fake bangs clip in?

>> No.10378990

>>10378676
Start with long bangs on the wig you like the least and keep trimming until you are happy

>> No.10379805

>>10375703
since you already have a bang, you could use >>10378985 idea of a clip in bang but only use the tracks and sew them in like a weave ( since it's often the top of the clip in that look fake ). You could do a little braid and add a track like in this video but in the middle of your fringe https://youtu.be/xkAeTHPfeJc?t=230.. Also you can see how you sew in the track in this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WLNQIVDkGo

>> No.10379813

Do you have favorite daily color contacts or circle lenses that you wear? I'm looking at grey ones on O-lens and I-Dol lenses, and I'm still debating on whether or not I want a limbal ring and what graphic diameter and shade I want!

>> No.10379901

>>10379813
I really like the vivi ring lenses in pink and brown, I have very dark eyes and they have a nice subtle colour but defined limbal ring, I often get compliments wearing them. For an everyday grey you can't go wrong with the spanish series, or russian if you want something more obvious.

>> No.10379903

>>10375703
Bang expert here: you need to cut a thick layer of bangs, curl them and comb them through, finish with spray( there are hair spray designed for bangs, call Cape). The key is you have to have very thick layer.

>> No.10379949

>>10379813
i do! i have G&G BT03 and A21 in grey. What color are your eyes? mine are bluish grey so i tend to buy grey. i really like a dark limbal ring on mine. most people can't tell i am wearing them at all and just think i have big eyes.

>> No.10380030

>>10379901
>>10379949
Thanks for the suggestions! I'm Asian with hooded monolids and dark brown eyes, but I love grey eye aesthetic. It's a challenge trying to find what doesn't make my eyes look too weird, especially cause I can't just try things on in stores. The Russian lenses are so pretty, but I wish they lasted longer than a month!!

>> No.10380442

>>10375703
Do you mean ‘fine’ hair or ‘thin’ hair? If it’s thin you’ll need a clip-in like the other anons said. If it’s fine (like, the strands themselves are thin) your problem is that they don’t have staying power. It’ll be a pain in the ass to style so use dry shampoo instead of a full wash as often as you can manage it.

>> No.10380467

speaking of color contacts, did you all get fitted for contacts before buying them? i know this is sort of a dumb question, but i wear glasses and want non-prescription color contacts just for the look. will i get the information i need by getting fitted for regular rx contacts?

>> No.10380689
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10380689

>>10380467
Yea! They'll give you your base curve and your eye strength (not sure what to call it?) when you get your contact lens fitting done, and that'll give you enough information to know if the online lenses will fit you well enough.


Question: How hard is it to take the little plastic thing off the top of lotion and emulsion bottles? I always try to look for products with a pump lid cause i get annoyed by how hard it is to get product as it gets emptier, but there's a product I really want with this dumb lid. Picture is an example.

>> No.10380701

>>10380442
>If it’s fine (like, the strands themselves are thin) your problem is that they don’t have staying power.
Yeah, that's it! I guess I just phrased it badly. I have lots of hair which is very thin, I should've described it that way in the first place. Thanks for all the advice either way.

>> No.10380779

>>10380689
As someone who tries to reuse bottles as much as I can these tend to be either built in to the bottle or made of hard plastic so you're gonna have to get in with a pair of pliers and will likely damage the plastic 'thing' (spout?). You might get lucky though some will pull off (your pic looks like the type that'll pop out if you can get under the edge).

>> No.10380783

>>10380701
You're fine anon, people need to stop confusing fine and thin hair.

>> No.10380842

>>10380779
seconding that this particular image looks like the kind you can pop out if you can get something under them. i once got the plastic thingy out of one with a built in dispenser using an xacto knife and needlenose pliers, but the thickness of the plastic and the size of the piece will make a huge difference in how neatly you can really get it out. i'm honestly more likely to empty these into a new container and not care about destroying the original then just recycling the chopped up packaging.

>> No.10384972
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10384972

Why the fuck is every single eyeliner, especially liquid, I ever use a total bitch to work with? It comes out streaky, dry, and is impossible to work witg. I've tried several brands with tons of good reviews. Somehow if I apply it before eyeshadow, it actually works better, or if I applt setting spray before drawing lines on. I've tried all kinds of eyeshadows keep in mind, so it isn't one brand that's the issue.

What the fuck do I do? This has been pissing me off for months now.

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>>10384972
I feel you, eyeliners are pain in the butt for me too, except my problems come from oily lids and nothing staying on.

Anon in one of these recommended Koji's Dolly Wink liner, which I got (waterproof one, pic related) and it's probably only eyeliner I've used that doesn't drive me nuts. It's pretty wet and the brush is stiff enough so it's easy to use for a clumsy fuckup like me. But I don't know if I've stored or used it wrong way, I feel like it has started to dry out really fast. Also when I draw on top of eyeshadow with it, the brush starts to pick up the shadow and clog. I put a drop of makeup remover on it and it sort of fixed but I don't think that's good to do too many times.

>> No.10386263

>>10384972
>>10385452
If that doesn’t work for you I have two to recommend
First is em cosmetics liner, never fails me
Also Princess Make eyeliner which is also really good
I don’t recommend stila or Kat von D at all, didn’t work for me

>> No.10386265

Anyone know why my face is so greasy and oily? I wash my face once in the morning and at night, I’m hydrated, my skin be kind of clear rn. I use an easy going foaming face wash. No beads or shit. Am I putting on the wrong moisturizers?

>> No.10387265

Anyone here been on accutane before? Are the side effects really as dramatic as they seem? I went to get a prescription and the doctor was really trying to steer me away from it, despite years of other treatments having no effect. Kinda scared but the suggested alternatives from the doc (iron supplements and probiotics) seem kinda like snake oil-esque bs? They would also cost twice as much as a single course of accutane soooo kinda reluctant either way

>> No.10387935

>>10387265
I have never tried accutane but probiotics honestly did improve my skin. I don't think it's a 100% fix but sometimes gut health and skin health are related, and I hear accutane can be rough on your gut. Good-quality probiotics are expensive af, though, and the cheaper ones are pretty much useless, so if cost is a concern I guess you might want to bite the bullet and just go for the accutance.

>> No.10389324

thoughts on this skincare routine?
https://archive.vn/KivIR