/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I haven't worn makeup in months at this stage, but I've bought a ton of new skincare. I'm taking this opportunity to really try to get my skin in gear and it's going pretty well.

I really need to cut my fringe because it's horribly overgrown and I look awful but I haven't had the courage yet.

I keep seeing gemstone style nails and I kind of hate it

>>10403623

>>10403626

I've recently got bangs. I don't think they look bad or good and idk if they suit my face that much. My mother and my friend says they look nice and guess it doesn't matter anyway since I can't go outside much

>>10403620
eewww

>>10403620
Mfw I thought I would do the same, but my stress levels have wrecked my face and now I’m just glad I have to wear a mask in public.

>>10403631
You’ll get used to them. I felt the same way at first and now 4 years later I can’t imagine myself without them

NOPE. My skin looks sooo nice now that I haven't worn makeup for a couple months. Too bad it can't always be this way.

>>10403617
I konmari'd my makeup and skincare and have been trying out new products i'd been putting off because i had so much to go through. i'm planning to do a mini skincare haul once i move next month

putting on makeup makes me feel less depressed, even if i'm not going anywhere. im also taking the opportunity to watch more makeup tutorials on youtube to try out new things.

i cut my bangs when they're overgrown but i'm letting my hair grow out, nothing special. no comment on my nails, i just keep them short and dream of getting them done, but it's too risky and expensive right now

My acne scars and hyperpigmentation has improved a lot. I'm just happy i can wear less foundation now.

i started curology, my skin hasn't looked this good in years. super happy! i rarely wear makeup, because i'm not great at it yet (not terrible, but i'm a beginner), but i've been practicing a lot more and improving. i also chopped off my below-waist-length hair to in between my collarbone and bust, and i figured out how to cut my bangs reliably. all in all, doing pretty good!

>>10403620
I got a ton of new skincare but have been putting it off. I've still been washing and hydrating my skin like normal, and haven't had a breakout in months, but most skin care products really only work for me while I'm using them, so it feels like a waste for me to use them up during the pandemic and then my skin slowly goes back to normal unless I buy more again.

>>10403617
I want to stock up on my skincare but I can't find any onlineshop that does kpacket or airmail shipping (I only ever import Korean products). If I get EMS or DHL that shit will definitely get caught by customs and I'd rather not deal with that.

I've been experimenting more with my hair though, I love coming up with new styling that's cute and effortless.

I want to start on the ordinary retinol but it’s sold out almost everywhere. Is it worth it, and should I start with 0.2% and work up or does it really matter? I’m 25 and have no acne and one fine line, but I really want to use it to see if it can reduce the spider veins I started getting on my cheeks at 18.

somehow my skin is so much worse than usual. I'm quarantined in a small town, not my usual big city so there's less pollution than usual, I'm not wearing makeup so you'd think my pores would be unclogged, but my skin looks so lackluster compared to usual. I don't understand.

>>10403792
Are you wearing a mask? I have NEVER struggled with acne until having to wear a mask when I go out

>>10403788
Not to be stupid, but how would speeding up how fast your outer skin recycles impact spider veins?

(This is a genuine question)

>>10403792
>>10403649
Mine is a combination of stress fucking with my hormones and minor skin picking that happens when I am stressed. See if your emotions, period cycles or personal habits changed. >>10403795
Is an example of personal habit changes too

>>10403796
No clue, desu. I read it on a few beauty blogs. A broken blood vessel is a broken blood vessel, so presumably the goal is to make the skin on top healthier and thicker.

>>10403623
Oh I hated them when rinrin posted about them
They look like tumours

>>10403631
What is it you don't like about them anon? If they're too thick you can always thin them out a little with layering scissors
>t. I thought I looked bad with bangs but it turned out I just look bad with blunt bangs

>>10403788
I don't have the same spider vein issue as you, but there's no need to buy 0.2% and work up. I just use the normal 1% and put a drop into a little jar with my moisturizer and stir it around to dilute it a bit

I've been into skincare since I was 14. My skin looks great and quarantine is just giving me more time to pamper it.

>>10403821
Nice. Do you have any favorite products?

Sometimes I wish I wasn't such a tomboy at that age lol. I spent a lot of time outdoors without sun protection.

>>10403827
I keep it simple. I use Cetaphil face wash, alcohol free witch hazel toner and CeraVe moisturizer with spf in the morning.
I'm the evening I cleanse, tone with micellar water (esp if I wear makeup that day), rosehip oil (esp if I'm having a breakout), Shiseido Waso sleeping mask, and Baebody eye gel.

Pepper in simple clay masks, sheet masks, and make sure to exfoliate a few times a week.

>>10403698
How?

I need a new moisturizer and everything I've tried from the drugstore made my skin red. Now i just use jojoba oil but i want a real moisturizer for my face.

Also my skin picking came back since I'm in quarantine. There are small wounds all over my face.

>>10404303
How much are you willing to spend anon?

>>10404304
30 euro

>>10404303
What were you using? I have super sensitive skin as well so I might be able to help. Drugstore brands aren't all crap but they are more likely to contain irritating ingredients, so you need to be careful. One thing that I've found really useful is copying and pasting ingredients into a website like skincarisma before buying. If they flag any ingredient as potentially risky for sensitive skin, I stay away.

Right now I'm using Cosrx's Snail 92 All in One Cream and I really like it, but you should be able to find something in a drugstore that works as long as you're very careful about ingredients.

Actually I'd spend anything if it really works but it's expensive to keep buying stuff that doesn't work
>>10404306

>>10404308
I used one from the body shop and before that i used one from lush. I don't use animal products but I'll check out skincarisma, thank you!

>>10404310
You're welcome! For shops like the Body Shop and Lush, I notice that while the ingredients lists are generally pretty "clean", they do tend to feature a lot of essential oils, which can be awful for sensitive skin.

>>10404306
Do you get Liz Earle in your country anon? I use their moisturizer as I'm super allergic to pretty much anything else

>>10404316
Seconding Liz Earle, I've never had a bad reaction from their products! Their cleanse & polish cleanser is also lovely.

>>10404316
>>10404317
I can buy from the UK but they are not shipping internationally atm. Maybe I can find it somewhere else.

>>10403715
> most skin care products really only work for me while I'm using them
> my skin slowly goes back to normal unless I buy more again
Anon, that's how beauty products generally work. When you stop brushing your teeth, they turn yellow. If you stop conditioning your hair, it'll become dry. If you want to see benefits from an ingredient, you need to keep supplying your skin with it.

I'm trying super hard to kick my trichtillomania so I can grow my hair back out, right now it's all short to make the regrowth look less frizzy but I hate it so much. Since all my cons got cancelled I have less to focus on so my hands wander and it's killing me. Are there like hair masks or shampoos/conditioners that can help the frizz at all? I don't know what exactly I can do to make my hair at least feel healthier so I stop mistreating it.

>>10404462
Maybe silicone treatments? If your hair is straight it’s a nice solution. Otherwise I’d look at some nice hair oils.

>>10404462
Have you tried the curly girl method? I've heard of people who had huge frizz problems until they realized their hair isn't straight and they've been mistreating it all this time

>>10404506
I think their problem is their hair is frizzy because they are ripping it out and the staggered regrowth rate looks frizzy.

>>10404540
Sounds like that's a case for a professional 2bh

>>10404462

You could try to purchase things that make it hard for you to pull your hair out? Like hand guards or hats? Or possibly pickup a hobby like crochet or hand sewing so your fingers are distracted?

>>10404556
honestly, i think taking cate of the hair is the way to go. the only thing keeping me from biting my nails away is my hobby of painting, filing, oiling them. Maybe a hobby of using hair oils and treatments will help them take pride in their hair enough to override the disorder.

I’ve gotten so much more split ends from the beginning of isolation and they’re driving me crazy. Every time I see one I wanna pull it.

>>10404572
Just sit in the sun with scissors and cut them. Relaxing and efficient.

>>10404552
What would a professional do for ripped out hair? They just want something to lay down flyaways which silicone or oil will help with depending on their hair type

This is incredibly stupid but during quarantine I cut out all my damaged, bleached hair and now it’s super healthy. Which sounds great until I remembered that my healthy hair is stubborn as fuck
>won’t stay curled
>wont stay straight
>won’t stay in braids buns or ponytails
>the worst awkwardly straight with bad cowlicks everywhere texture
>long as hell and gets everywhere

My hair used to be so pretty and now I look like a deranged horse girl. I want my highlights back

>>10404462
Have the same problem as you, anon. Whenever I go to pull lately, I open the folder on my computer with hairstyles I want to do when my hair is back to normal. Throw a hat on (this helped a lot when my hair was really short when I was younger) and try not to look at it. Make sure you're using conditioner to help fight the frizz.

>>10404317
I'm glad there's another Liz Earle fan! I use her toner, moisturizer and gentle exfoliater - it's the only cleansing products that don't make my skin react.

>>10404614
When I said professional I was thinking about dermatologist, shouldn't they be able to prescribe a fitting treatment based on the actual hair structure and damage?

>>10404860
No?

Is it bad if I never exfoliate? Exfoliating hurts my face

>>10404879
If something hurts you are doing it wrong, but also how are you exfoliating?

>>10404879
You should definitely be doing some sort of exfoliation at least once a week. Try chemical exfoliants like AHAs/BHAs, and/or find a very gentle physical exfoliant that's suitable for sensitive skin.

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>>10404885
I've tried a bunch of products and do it the way it says you're supposed to. I've asked for chemical exfoliants at a shop before and she had no idea what I was talking about and I've never seen it in my country.

>>10404882
>>10404885
I've tried a bunch of scrub products and do it the way it says you're supposed to. I've asked for chemical exfoliants at a shop before and she had no idea what I was talking about and I've never seen it in my country. When I tried to buy it online I could only find chemical peeling at beauticians. Maybe I should buy from other countries.. wish there was a way to test it first.

>>10404879
I'm really sensitive and I exfoliate with sugar scrub. Doesn't hurt

>>10403617
I neglected my hair a lot over the past two years due to severe depression. I worked through lockdown, but I got really sick so my employer forcibly reduced my hours. I have been trying to detangle it more often and been doing the search and destroy method to get as many splits as possible whilst retaining length - like I might spend a whole 6 hours trimming but I am seeing the results.

>>10404462
>>10404470
Silicone is not the answer- all it does is hide the damage and stop moisture getting into your hair, causes build up etc. Your hair will look great to begin with, you get complacent then the major breakage becomes apparent. I would go with the oils. Remember some oils are penetrating and some are sealing.

>>10404892
Chemical exfoliants are just things like, e.g., salicylic acid (BHA) and glycolic acid (AHA). You can definitely get products containing these ingredients in your country.

You're probably using scrubs that are shitty or irritating for sensitive skin. Honestly, most scrubs are complete shit that will only hurt your skin, so you need to do research to find one that works for you. Buying online is probably your best bet, after doing a bit of research on what (a) is good for your skin type and (b) ships to your country. Or you could do a gentle homemade scrub like >>10404893 suggests. I've never done a sugar scrub myself so I can't make any claims, but it's at least cheap to try.

>>10404879
Even gentle scrubs ended up causing abrasions and hyperpigmentation but I tried dermaplaning with extreme caution and loved it.

I saw a hime cut without bangs for the first time and am intrigued. Always wanted a hime cut, but I know I don’t look good in bangs. Does this cut suit anyone that isn’t a model, and does it work with braids and other styles? I have half-asian hair that’s straight but more voluminous and prone to frizz than asian hair.

>>10404937
If you don't look good with short hair you won't look good with a hime cut.

>>10404908
This may not work depending on your hair type, but I went through a similar thing a few years ago. I have thick, wavy hair that tangles easy so when I got depressed there was a huge knot hidden underneath the top layer and it kept coming back no matter how many times I detangled.

Anyway, maybe you've already tried this, but what worked really well for me is only detangling my hair in the shower with a hairbrush/tangle teezer while my hair is loaded with conditioner. I also put my hair in a bun on top of my head at night since I toss and turn a lot, and I got a silk pillowcase to further minimise damage.

>>10404937
She has bangs, they just are pulled to the side.

>>10404937
Just try it and if it looks like shit you can easily tie/hide it with accessories

>>10404462
Try doing a hair mask once a week and see if it helps - your hair probably needs moisture. You might want to try something with protein to strengthen your hair if it seems limp and weak, but be careful with this because you could just end up increasing the frizz if you use too much protein.

Also try wrapping your hair in a microfibre hair towel or even an old t-shirt after washing it because regular towels increase frizz.

>>10404879
I'm a huge fan of Korean skincare, so I use an oil cleanser, followed by a water-based/foaming cleanser. The science of it is that some things don't dissolve in oil, so each cleanser is removing different environmental things from your face. Korean products tend to be much less "stripping" as well.

I have pretty sensitive skin, so I typically use a black sugar scrub to exfoliate, but my trick is that I leave the oil cleanser on and then rub the black sugar into the oil on my face. It's a lot gentler that way. After that, water-based cleanser, then toner followed by a sheet mask when I get out of the shower.

>>10404462
I use Overtone to dye my hair, but they also make a non-color depositing conditioner. My hair feels great for days after using it. Dunno if you can get it, but it's great.

I've had a recurring bleach scalp scab for years, the scab forms maybe once a month, I pick it off and the cycle continues. This has gone on since 2011, and I'm an idiot for not seeking advice sooner. The area itches when I exercise (sweat), and it's not annoying enough that I only remembered to ask about it now.

I'd like to ask if anyone has had experience with treating this permanently? I've tried keeping it moisturised with bepanthen, but that hasn't worked (obviously). I use moogoo shampoo and no conditioner, if that makes a difference.

>>10404937
I have this kind of cut, but it's because I have fine whispy blonde hair so I know it's not thick enough to cover my forehed plus it would get greasy super fast. on me, it ends up looking like the instagrammer in pic related instead of the very stuctured look in your pic. I think it goes really well with tails/braids/buns because it leaves something to frame the face. another bonus about this style vs the no-bangs look I had before is you can easily wash just the bangs to give your hair a fresher look. (i have really long hair, so it's a bitch to wash and dry the whole thing often). a downside is that the hair obviously falls into your eyes a lot - but if your hair responds well to heat styling you can probably deal with that issue better than I can. Anyway, this looks like something you could try out on a cheap wig first to see how you like it.

>>10404939
I second this. This has happened to me before too, and I spent about an hour in the shower with a hairbrush and a huge bottle of conditioner. It was awful, but I managed to save my hair.

>>10404301
This is something that has happened over years. For the past year, my skincare has been cerave SA smoothing cleaners, Klairs supple preparation toner, either niacinamide + zinc or ascorbic acid and alpha arbutin both from the ordinary, aloe vera gel to moisturise and any sunscreen from la roche-posay. Ever couple of weeks I also use a skin peel from sr skin care, either mandelic acid in 30% or salicylic in 20% (no higher or else it make makes hyperpigmentation even worse). I've been using spot patches to prevent hyperpigmentation and from me poping my spots. I also learned that micro needling is the devil and creates even more hyperpigmentation.

>>10404912
nayrt but when i look for chemical exfoliants, i only get peeling results too. maybe i'm not translating it right.

>>10403617
Can anyone recommend me good organic hairstyling products and make up?

Since it's summer I've been looking for a good facial sunscreen. I have super sensitive skin and everything I've tried so far hasn't turned out well. Any recommendations?

>>10405492
I also have sensitive skin and use the biore rich watery essence.

>>10405458
For lipstick and eyeliner I use Lush. They also do various hair products, depending on what you want.

>>10405495
Sorry, I'm ESL. I thought organic meant "all natural". They use some organic ingredients, but not everything in their products is organic.

I discrovered this sunscreen and it's a game changer. I only used it for 2 days but the idea of not applying it with my hands and a non greasy/sitting on top of the skin texture is incredible.
I still have a few problem with it and I wonder if anybody could suggest me a product that can suit a more daily use.
I normally use the la roche posay " sensitive eye innovation" sunscreen, because my skin doesn't have any reaction to it and it have a good finish ( but if you rub your face it peel in little rolls ). I would like to find something in stick format that get absorbed quickly but doesn't have a siliconne base ( so it's milder for the skin ), and have 50spf. I wonder if other anons use sunstick too.

>>10405494
nayrt but this broke me out like crazy so ymmv

Does anyone have experience with eyelashes that just won't curl? When using a typical metal curler, there's a 50/50 chance that they'll either stay the same, or just become straight instead of sticking downwards. Or, my outer eyelashes will curl, but the inner ones will still be sticking downwards, even though the curler fits my eye shape and clamps all my lashes equally.
I'm thinking of trying a heated eyelash curler instead of a normal metal one, have any anons used one before?

>>10405572
What problems did you have with it, anon?

>>10404939
Depression sucks and the showering/washing hair is.... not happening as much as it should. I've just been laid off.I only got $200 for f20 hours of hard labour after deductions. My employer was debating on whether to furlough me or reduce my hours because of my illness. I would have made so much more money and not had to work at all if I had been furloughed. This sucks. I also now have less than 30 days to find somewhere else to live with no income as the accommodation is tied to the job in the middle of rural buttfuck nowhere. I have no friends or family that can help and social services have been emessing me around since last October.

Do you recall ever having major damage in that spot where your hair keeps knotting? I find that the biggest ause of tangles for me was where hair had split mid shaft and ended up interlocking like velcro. I got my hair caught in velcro once and for months after I was cutting out hairs with like 10 splits on the same strand and it wa hard to detangle. Pateince is a virtue though. Aggresively brushing when you get impatient only makes it worse...

I have a lot of long 3b hair and it has always hated water. I assume it is really porous and it swells up messing up the cuticle. Likewise brushing or detangling it wet is the worst thing I could ever do when the hair is at its most elastic. THis causes it to stretch and thin out, making it brittle. It is hard to get all my hair in an updo without tangling the roots but I am going to try the silk pillow as one of these days as I used to sleep in A bonnet but it would always come off in my sleep.

Most of my stuff is in storage righ now but I think waring lolita more often would help me kee pon top of my haircare as I have always made a point of wearing my natural hair ad want to do a Moana cosplay. I have the day off tomorrow so will properly section and trm it at some point even if pI don't manage much else.I know it he my self esteem in the long run.

eu ia mas sou tão inútil que não consegui

>>10405700
Since it's sweatproof and my face sweat a lot, my skin kind of get stingy/ give a slight burning sensation and after a will my skin is quite irritated after I remove it ( same when I wear stage grade makeup ). It's not a bother if I wear it when there is a lot of sun and I do outdoor activities but for an everyday use it's not the best. I saw a few everyday use type sunsticks but I don't how good those are.
The silicone as the first ingredient is quite a bummer too, even tho it's probably impossible to do this type of formula without it.

Has anyone got any tips for getting started with nail care. I really want to try getting some cute false nails on taobao but I'm not sure where to start on care for them?

>>10405572
I haven't used any sunsticks but I saw this video earlier, maybe it could help you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOfVBIotykU
And if you're fine with regular sunscreens try these ones from Purito; "comfy water sun block" and "centella green level unscented sun". I have oily sensitive skin and they both work very good (they're non oily and don't break me out). Hope this helps

My hair is naturally straight, but it tangles easily overnight and if I put it in a bun or a braid I get really awkward looking waves. Has anyone tried the method of straightening/maintaining straight hair overnight by twisting it around the head? It seems like it works, but because most normies don’t have hime cuts I can’t figure out how to pin it. I don’t know if I need some sort of technique for that or if I’m just bad with my hands.

>>10406541
I can't answer for a hime cut but I have naturally straight hair and get much better waves from rope braids instead of the traditional 3 strand, french, or dutch braids. A silk pillowcase also does wonders for eliminating friction which is good for both hair and skin

Primer recommendations for oily skin?

>>10406318
It depends on what you need. There are products for different problems like weak nails, discoloured nails etc.
In general a cuticle oil, cuticle scissors, a good file and maybe a product to protect your nails (like nailpolish but often transparent and designed for specific problems) is mostly everything you need.

Also remember to never peel off nailpolish and always use an oil after using acetone.

>>10405492
My skin is super sensitive in the summer and easily breaks out. Ive been using the "soft UV essence spf50" by Klairs and its really good. It doesnt have that awful sunprotector smell and is super light and nongreasy. My skin has had no issues with it.

Does anyone have classic lolita hairstyle tips for someone with long, fine hair who needs volume? I usually just slap on a hat or bonnet to hide my stupid pinhead and balance out the skirt but it would be nice to wear different hair accessories once in a while.

>>10407097
I use overnight braids with damp water or mousse to create curls for volume and then backcomb my hair as well.

>>10405697
i haven't got a heated one exactly, but i have the same problem as you. whenever i curl them, i run my hairdryer on high for a few seconds on the "tongs" of the curler and that helps a lot.

>>10407097

Curling your hair does wonders for volume. I usually do overnight curls in a headband and if generates enough volume. Rag curls are also a good one once you get the hang of it.

>>10407105
>>10407110
My hair only holds onto curls for max twenty minutes no matter what I do. Even professional hairstylers have commented on how stubbornly limp it is. I’m thinking of cutting it into a bob in the hope that fluffing up short hair is easier than fluffing up long hair, but I’m hesitant because it took me a really long time to get it to its current length.

Does someone have inspiration for voluminous classic updos maybe? Teased buns and ponytails have always worked for me in sweet and gothic but I don’t think they’d look good in classic.

>>10405492
If the suggestions you get don't work, you may need to use a physical sunscreen containing zinc instead of a chemical one. There are some people whose skin won't work with the chemical filters no matter which brand/formula you try. I normally hate reddit but the skincare addiction and asian beauty (asian skincare/makeup) community there have a lot of resources about it

>>10407125
might be more harsh on your hair than what your comfortable with but get a perm. you can get it in looser waves/ bigger curls as opposed to what was popular in the 80s when it was big.

>>10407125
digital/air wave perm.

>>10407157
>>10407166
Thanks for the tip, I’ll look into it.

>>10407125
Lotta body setting lotion. They sell it at Sally Beauty. It helps my curls last for days

>>10407125

I used to be like that, but using a mix of setting lotion and silicone gel mixed in water really helped me. Stays for days if it doesn't touch water. Just mix 1 part to like 4 parts water and use a spray bottle to apply before doing a set at night.

>>10407125

Previous anon who was advocating curls but on lazy days I do a dutch braid then pin it in the back like pic related. I usually also 'pancake' the braid and pull strands out to give it more volume. I usually end up curling the front too. I think it could work pretty well because even if the curls fall into waves it's actually a cuter look.

>>10407125
Have you tried any of the overnight methods? I have stubbornly straight hair as well, and it's the only way curls will stay for me.

>>10407298

Here's a better close up of what I'm talking about. You don't even really need to curl hair for volume imo.

>>10407304

Putting multiple elastics around your hair, inverting it, then puffing it out like pic related is also a good option.

>>10407306

You can also leave dutch braids down but at the very least I would recommend curling the ends for a neater look.

>>10407309

If high buns suit your face, a chignon would work really well for classic. I could never make it work for myself but maybe you'll have better success. Essentially you make a really high ponytail and then flip it over to the front, either over back combed hair, a bump-it, or a hair rat. Fanny has a good youtube tutorial on that.

>>10407313

I'd hate to linger on one person but Fanny does also have a tutorial on large-ish pincurls which work really well for a faux bob-ish look and give volume as well. It works well on straight hair, but is a bit time consuming.

>>10407315

If nothing else works, you can also use extensions. They're slightly less cumbersome than wigs but can get pretty heavy on the head. I do find they breathe easier though for obvious reasons, so they're a nicer choice during summer. Just make sure you find the right color for yourself because obviously different extensions can look really odd.

>>10407315

If everything else fails you can use extensions, which are more breathable during summer but can feel pretty heavy on the head. Yui Minakata has a nice youtube tutorial on how to do several hairstyles with extensions. Just make sure you get the right color extensions because an obviously different hair extension color can look pretty odd.

https://youtu.be/mQ6GbT0-R8I

I have long (35cm) luscious hair, it holds curls really well but I dont have bangs . I mostly wear gothic styles.
Does anyone have any extreme hairstyle ideas for my to try?

I need a new BHA toner/peel but I'm worried that it'll take months to arrive if I order from outside the EU. Anyone familiar with European brands?
Pic unrelated, I just like yellow hair

>>10407457
Have you looked through this thread >>10397001?

Does this kind of haircut make your jaw look wider or slimmer? And no, I don't expect to look like Jeongyeon if I get this haircut

>>10407527
The Ordinary is sold in many stores arund Europe and if you buy from their site they ship from the UK if I remember correctly.

>>10407658
Depends on your face shape, but if you're concerned over your jaw shape, then it'll make it look wider

I need to tame my split ends and all of the salons are still closed. Could grab some scissors and try to do it myself but I'm afraid I'm going to fuck it up

>>10407658
Wider for sure, unless you have some hair framing your face

On topic of wide jaws. I have a hime cut that currently is slightly below my cheekbones. What length is the best for making my unfortunately wide jaw look less square-ish? I don’t know if I should grow it a bit more or stick with what I currently have, as I’m really satisfied with what I have already.

Can anyone recommend a nice BB cream for sensitive, cool-toned pale skin? For reference, the foundation shade that seems to fit my skintone best is Laura Mercier 1C0.

I'm the anon who wanted to try rice water hair wash from the last thread, I wanted to thank the anon who gave me tips, it was very usefull !
I have a question about combs, it seem that the traditional way to apply it is with a wide thooth wooden comb, but I can't find one I like, does a comb made of horn similar to this would work ?

I'm also searching for a few ingredients :
"tea cake" is a common ingredient in rice water wash, apparently it's the bran of camelia seeds and it's sold for dishwashing or traditional shampoo since it have a bit of saponin.
Another ingredient is roots of fleeceflower, it seem to be harder to find.

Does anybody know where to buy some shampoo grade ( for the tea cake )/organic from a non sketchy place ?

>>10407999
my skin is similar in shade to yours and fairly sensitive (i have rosacea and severe dryness). i wear the missha bb in shade 13. it is a scented product, so keep that in mind if fragrances tend bother your skin. i haven't received it yet, but reviews and comparisons to missha prompted me to order the saemmul a-clean bb. if the shipping delay isn't too bad i'll post a swatch here once i get it.

>>10408044
Thank you! Missha bb #13 was actually the one I'd been considering most after doing a little googling, so it's good to get confirmation from someone with a similar skin tone/type. Fragrances aren't so bad for me as long as they're not too high up on the ingredients list - drying alcohols are my number one irritant and it seems to be free of those, so I think it's probably a good option for me. I'd definitely be interested in hearing about saemmul a-clean bb once it arrives, though!

>>10408024
Rice water anons, I just want to thank you for making me aware of this. In college there was a girl in my dorm who would make the shower room smell like barley tea every time she washed her hair, and I’ve been wondering why ever since

Quarantine gave me wrinkles under my eyes

Is this her real hair? How does she make it so fluffy and big without using a wig?

>>10408798
it's a wig.

>>10408798
Alternatively, you can get similar results by getting hair pieces or getting extensions.

>>10407872
Yes you can. People who grow their hair long do it. Just know that you have to have sharp scissors for hair cutting, otherwise you'll make the ends worst. Sit somewhere with a lot of light and go through your hair in small bunches looking for damaged ends. Cut the ends off cleanly and make sure to cut off all the way to the start of the strand getting thicker.

>>10407996
An inch below your chin will make your jawline look smaller. You need them to be thick enough to cover where your jaw gets square to make it look slimmer.

>>10408024
You just need a comb that isn't made of plastic. Because those damage hair and make it frizzy

>>10408798
These are ponytail extensions.

>>10408800
>>10408814
>>10408882
Thank you all! Are these difficult to attach/style/use? I'm a hair noob, and while my hair is healthy and looks nice, I have zero experience with wigs. Is it hard to make them look natural like this?

>>10408882
there's nothing wrong with plastic combs AS LONG as they don't have seams or dents. So a good quality one. I use a plastic one when I shower, to distribute conditioner and a wooden one for dry hair detangling.

>>10409266
Correct. Also in case anyone is buying/using a plastic one, plastic causes static so don't use it on dry hair.

>>10407527
I love yellow hair too, I don't understand why hairdressers always try to make blonde hair less yellow. sometimes they even make it greyish.

>>10407680
That's AHA

>>10404316
>>10404317
nayrt but I've been using Liz Earle moisturizers for a couple of years but now I want to get something in a tube or pump bottles, and I'm disgusted that almost everything is in a jar

>>10409289
My Liz Earle moisturiser is in a tube, the facial scrub is in a pump bottle.

>>10409290
where did you get that? none of them on their webshop are in a tube

>>10409304
I was about to ask what country you were in, however i've just checked the UK (my country) site and you're right that it's all glass all of a sudden. I get mine from boots which still has some products in tubes such as https://www.boots.com/liz-earle-/liz-earle-skincare/liz-earle-gentle-face-exfoliator-70ml-10189880 and the photo attached

I wish I learn about dermaplanng earlier, my skin has never felt so smooth. I used to exclusively thread to get rid of my facial hair but ,because I suck at it, it was often painful and I missed lots of spots.

>>10409289
>I'm disgusted that almost everything is in a jar
just buy a silicone makeup sponge and shut up.

>>10409314
That won't keep all bacteria out. You should take a nap.

>>10409797
yes it will. are you that idiot from before who thinks bacteria grows in skincare products?

>>10404239
My cellar water needs no be rinsed off, I definitely wouldn’t tone with it

>>10403617
I couldn't bother with my hair so I shaved it all off and bought a nice wig

>>10404892
I'm looking for a good chemical exfoliant in Europe too and people keep recommending me stuff that's not available here like lotion p50 and drunk elephant. I've tried the ordinary and paula's choice and didn't love them.

>>10410154
I use glossier’s solution and I like it

>>10410154
Personally i've given up on that and have just settled on using cerave sa renewing facewash and it works out fine.

What can I do to keep my nails from breaking all the time?

>>10410440
nail gel.

Is dry shampoo really better for your hair? It feels so nasty

>>10410405
That's also an American brand

>>10410154
Just look for reviews in your own language. There are loads of good Scandinavian and French skincare brands that are not easily available in America so they're less well-known

>>10410518
Do you mean bar shampoo? Because dry shampoo is definitely not better for your hair, it's just for when you're too lazy to fully wash it.

I've never tried bar shampoo, but it's potentially "better" than most normal shampoos just because it's not got all of the crap that bargain basement supermarket brands use. I hear it's a bitch to use, though, and a salon-quality liquid shampoo will probably always beat it.

>>10410518
no. it coats the hair/scalp until you wash it. shampoo isn't as much as a meme as people say.

>>10410154
I have pic related and it was easy to get in Belgium but i haven't used it yet

>>10410440
Try biotin supplements? Also have a look at your diet, excessively brittle nails are often a sign that you're deficient in something (e.g., protein, vitamin c, b vitamins, etc).

>>10410522
I meant dry shampoo. My family keeps telling me I shouldn't make my hair wet so often but because I have a hime cut I do have to wash it every other day (at least the part that touches my face)

>>10410528
Ahh, okay, that makes sense. It's true that wetting your hair every day isn't ideal for everyone (personally my hair is very prone to dryness so I try to wash it twice a week max but I think it's kind of a meme that everyone should be minimising hair washes), but dry shampoo is probably even worse than just washing it unless you're using some ultra-expensive fancy brand. I'd just wash the parts of your hair that touch your face over the sink when they start to bother you, it's not a big deal.

Does anyone have recommendations for brushes or combs that minimize damage but don't look super ugly? All I'm coming up with are modern style black or grey designs.

>>10410540
Tangle Teezers come in lots of cute designs if you're into a more sweet aesthetic.

>>10410550
Oops, dropped my pic

>>10409797
>>10409803
bad news, friends: unless you autoclave your makeup, there's bacteria in it. in fact, there's bacteria on and in everything that you own, even all of your food. your mistake is thinking this is a problem in itself.

>>10410552
There's beneficial bacteria and then there's the acne causing/irritating types anon...

>>10410530
My derm recommended dry shampoo to help me cut down on irritation to my scalp condition from frequent washing. I've never heard of it being damaging unless it's allowed to build up

>>10410552
There's bacteria and then there's mold

>>10410154
These are in the EU and ship internationally:
spacenk.com
woodberg.de
cultbeauty.co.uk

>>10410557
did i suggest otherwise? it's still irrational to be worried about using products that come in jars instead of pump bottles due to contamination fears. at least you can look at the shit in a jar.

>>10410600
is this supposed to be a point

>>10410619
Yeah actually, you did. You literally said it's a mistake to be concerned which I took to mean a general level of concern which is wrong.

As long as they're being smart about it, like washing hands before touching product in containers, they don't need to worry too much. If they follow your advice as written, then they just don't need to ever wash their hands again because it's everywhere anyway!

I'm not >>10410600 but I think they're saying that you're getting bacteria confused with mold on food that's edible. Bacteria in food is a cause for alarm, ie salmonella. That's why we heat food to kill it

>>10404937
I learned from experience (thankfully not cutting my hair but using a wig)
the Hime cut looks like hot garbage if you dont have a roundish face shape. It is made to draw attention to your jawline, so if you don't have much of jawline (round face shape) cute! if you do, you're gonna look real chinny and masculine.

>>10410540
tangle angel. it's the best brush i've ever used. pic related. comes in a lot more colors too!

>>10410686
Ooh, I was considering the Tangle Angel but wasn't sure how great it'd be for preventing damage since it's plastic. Glad to see it works well though, because it's seriously adorable! I'll have to give it a shot.

>>10410748
yea the plastic bristles are contoured so it doesn't actually pull on your hair that much. i wear wigs a lot so i wanted something that won't mess up my hair even more.

I've had a damn good skincare routine going for almost a year now but once we started working from home because of quarantine I have been breaking out daily. Looking to buy some salicylic acid from the ordinary but they are always out of stock. Any other good brands I can trust?

>>10410686
i dont need another brush but i do need this one for aesthetic reasons. thanks anon.

>>10410836
I've found cosrx one step clear pads pretty useful for breakouts

>>10410686
I also have this, its very gentle and never causes breakage but its not great for really thick hair (what I am working with) because it is so gentle and its takes eons to go through my whole mane, I love that it stands on its own looks great on my vanity.

>>10411106
cont
A non kawai brush that works wonders with thick hair is the Michel Mercier Detangler.

Do any of you use Japanese brands and if so which ones? I'm thinking of getting hada labo through a SS

>>10411110
I haven't used too many but I love DHC's cleansing oils. Also yesstyle sells a lot of hada labo products, check there before you use an SS.

>>10411110
i use menard fairlucent, it's whitening, but it's a really good brand.

>>10411110
hada labo is decent quality. I wouldn’t go through the effort to get it.

>>10411107
I had this for years and my dog ripped it apart but it’s very good

>>10410526
i had this in my shopping bag and after you posted it it sold out :/

What’s the best way to curl really long hair? My hair is down to my butt and I bought the biggest foam rollers I could find, but they’re still hard to roll and my hair tends to get tangled and break when I take the rollers out. I know FR used to do rag curls and I really admired her hair back then, but I never got the hang of that method and it didn’t seem much better breakage-wise than rollers. Should I try again, or is there an easier alternative?

>>10410651
I have an extremely round head and think I’m reasonably cute — but I kind of worry this cut will make it look even rounder

>>10411369
Sorry anon, with hair that long rag curls are going to be your only realistic option. Unlike curlers, though, once you get the hang of rag curls you're less likely to get your hair stuck and break than plastic or metal curlers, which I've done many many times and still cannot manage to get a full set without yanking out some hair.

>>10411378
NTA but do you have any good tutorials you'd recommend? My hair is annoying thick - is that a problem?

>>10411378
Ok anon, I’ll try again. The last time I tried I was a loner in college with no one to help me do my hair, but now I live with my bf so maybe it’ll be easier for him to roll up my hair and tie the rags.

Having to wear a face mask all day at work has been wrecking my skin and my normal skincare routine isn’t working out anymore. Anyone else been having this problem?

>>10411369
look up cocoon curls, you can do two cocoon knots to get big curls or smaller knots to have more ringlets. But don't tuck the ends in the knot itself, that never worked for me, hold them with pins or claw clips.

>>10411378

NTA but is there any way to get thick multilayered curls like above? Every time I do it they end up kind of limp. Below isn't a bad example but it's only one layer, but when I try to do two layers it really because like a skinny rope.

>>10411681

>becomes like a skinny rope

>>10411681
Do you use any hair products for curling hair? If not, start there. Rag curls always need a curling cream or mousse for them to hold regardless of your hair type

>>10411690
I do. The curls hold, but they're not voluminous. I use the same stuff I use if I'm doing a set for my vintage hair which is a mix of setting lotion and water in a spray bottle.

>>10411110
You can buy Hada Labo on Amazon Japan which ships worldwide.

>>10411580
Get a silk face mask

>>10411736
Euros don't want to pay double taxes

>>10411681
You probably just don’t have enough hair, you might need extensions to pull it off.

>>10411798
As a Euro I recommend yesstyle, they refund customs charges as store credit which is pretty neat.

>>10411110
Hada labo isn't great.
So far I've switched to Korean skincare and I find them to be much better ingredients and actives wise than Japanese products.
But if you want to get Japsnese skincare then get the fermented rice skin care stuff, those work quite well.

>>10411828
weird. i have never found bb cream in the right colour for me and korean sunscreen isn't as good as japanese or european.

tfw alopecia fucked my hairline and now i cant have bangs and look like a creep

>>10411705
Then roll them tighter and in smaller bunches. How high in your hair are you starting?

>>10411799
Sigh, that's probably it. I'll probably just go back to the headband/fake vintage set at night.

>>10411982
I tried that already and the issue is that I can start pretty high but it will slip during the night. Going smaller in tighter bunches results in the skinny rope look actually. Bigger bunches brings a result closer to >>10411369 but without much volume either since well I only actually have like 3-4 curls on each side.

>>10411961
use clip in bangs

>>10406526
totally forgot to thank you anon, the video is very usefull to know different types of sun sticks, I have dry sensitive skin but it's always nice to have names of good sunscreen.

>>10412245
My hair is too thin/fine, sadly. I miss having hair

I've upgraded to a hair, skin, nails, + teeth routine
I mean obviously I was still brushing and flossing before, but now I'm going the extra mile like with face care
Anybody got any dental/oral health reccomendations?
My routine: Sensodyne Novamin toothpaste, wax coated silk floss, Propolinse mouthwash, one Therabreath lozenge
Always excited to add new products and steps

Is it worth it to get your hair dyed at a salon? I can do it at home for much cheaper but I don't know if a hairdresser has superior products

>>10412526
It's completely worth it, especially if you're doing an unnatural colour or anything that involves bleaching. They have better products, but more importantly, they have better equipment and expertise than you will be able to get at home. You can definitely dye your hair at home and it'll probably turn out fine, but you will be damaging your hair more than a salon would

>>10412526
They do have better products, and good hair dressers are really good. However a ton are just me, more so if you arent a white person as they seem to only teach you how to do white hair these days. So if you are poc, go find someone who is your race, they have experience for you.

It is possible to dye your hair at home and it be fine, it just is a skill you need to learn. So you wont get amazing results the first time.

>>10411690
Rag curls hold really well if you just wet the most slightly before you curl them. I’ve never used product but they will last for multiple days if I don’t wash them out

nah. I'm tomboy, so I can't do anything like that with my hair

>>10411401
loepsie on youtube is how i learned to do them. she's the pic in >>10411681. i'm still trying to perfect mine though. even though my hair is just down to my bust (cut it from waist length during quarantine), my hair is so thick, straight, and slippery that rag curling is literally the only way i've ever had curls stay for more than an hour unless i fry the fuck out of my hair. i don't use product, just damp hair, although i used to put lush's sea spray in before i ran out of it and haven't got around to buying more and i think it helped a bit.

>>10412529
>>10412537
My mother has been dyeing her hair at home for years and she would do it for me, so I'm really just wondering about the products. I don't love the colour she uses for herself.

>>10412663
Home box dyes are different than professional dyes, and chances are you’re mom is using a dye that can only life a slight amount before depositing color. Professionals have knowledge and tools better suited to dying a better range of color safely

>>10412667
this isn't true.

>>10412668
*sigh* god I knew someone was going to get nitpicky. yes, you can technically go out and assemble the sameness developers and permanent dyes, but professionals will have them on hand, know how to use them and be able to mix colors specifically to get what you want. And unless their mom is using developer first and then a box dye without developer (unlikely) it won’t able to achieve the sameness range as you would get at a professional. Most box dyes (note, not box bleaches) only lift one or two levels and deposit color is not really an argument

>>10412673
Sorry my autocorrect is stupid

>>10412569
I assumed everyone did them with damp hair. Damp hair in general holds styles better.
That's great for you if it holds without hair products. But that's not the case for a lot of people.

>>10412668
It's completely true. My mom and I have dyed our own hair since always, and literally every hairdresser I've been to could tell. They know the difference between hair dyed at home and by a hairdresser.
And before you say you're just better at it, my mom learned from my grandmother who was a hairdresser.

>>10412679
This. It’s why when you go to a hairdresser they ask if you use box dye or go at it professionally dyed. And if you lie, bad shit happens (yes, I am aware the worst is henna, but all box dye should be reported to your hair stylist so your hair doesn’t get damaged or burned off)

>>10412679
anon hair dye is way different than even just 10 years ago. trust me, being older in the beauty industry is way worse than being young. the only real difference between box dye and salon jobs is level of control, since box dye does the lifting and dyeing basically at the same time.

>>10412721
>box dye does the lifting and dyeing basically at the same time
This is a really notable difference though???

>>10412728
it isn't. it uses the same chemicals, it just doesn't offer you as much control but they are formulated to do the color you chose. plus you can dye your hair at home with professional chemicals really easy and cheaply as long as you follow directions.

>>10412721
I'm just doing to assume you think the shitty hairdye job you give yourself is "professional quality"

You're as delusional as the people who think they can casually cook the "same food just as good as top restaurants"

No you don't have the same material, and if you did, you don't have the skill or knowledge to dye hair the same way as someone who's career it is to do it.

And no, some rando "hair stylish" at your budget hair salon doesn't count

>>10411858
I have oily skin so I don't use BB cream, there's so much to Korean skin care than the same few clichés. I've been using CosRX and Some By Mi, they've been good and cheap.
Medicube sunscreen is my holy grail, I found it way better than gunky European sunscreen.
You just have to look at reddit and do your research.

>>10412526
Honestly it really depend on the type of color, if it's a classic permanent color with a light lift and no highlights I would say any hairdresser could be better than dying it yourself or ask a non professional.

If you want highlights or very bleached hair I would search for an hairstylist/colorist who does it often and have experience.

If you want semi permanent fashion color like on your picture, you could do it yourself on professionaly bleached hair, It would be cheaper than doing the 2 in salon.

If you have short hair, like buzzed to 2 inch in lenght I think it could be ok to bleach and dye it at home, especially if you have help from someone else.

>>10403788
psst
alldaychemist has tret

>>10404937
Just buy a few hair extensions and cut them and see what it looks like on your face. This way you don't have to dedicate an actual hair cut to it.

>>10412575
Thanks! I use the sea spray anyway so that'll be good

>>10412778
you sound young and delusional. hairdressing is not a hard skill to learn, and most hairdressers aren't taught to apply all kinds of color anyway, you need to go to a good salon and pay a few hundred dollars to get something better than you can do yourself. i already pay $80 for my haircuts and get digital perms every few months, i can stand to learn how to lift and dye my hair myself. plus dyeing it at home is honestly better once you can do a good job because you learn how your own hair and scalp reacts. some people get burns by shitty stylists who don't listen to them. not all hairstylists are the same, and acting like learning to dye hair is some difficult task is laughable.

>>10413353
This.
>>10412778
Hairdressing isn't some mystical art, you learn the same way you learn everything else, trial and error. I've been dying my hair for 10 years at home using all sorts of colors and it looks fine if you do it right. Not everyone dying their hair at home is sporting brassy, streaky messes. Your bad experience doesn't mean it's not totally possible to learn how to do it yourself.

I have level 2 hair (typical east asian) and have been getting full foil highlights for a year? But its grown out a lot since Jan (the last time i had it treated) and now the blonde parts are bothering me. Can a professional dye it to match my natural color roots? I assume I shouldn't try to DIY it

>>10412778

>You're as delusional as the people who think they can casually cook the "same food just as good as top restaurants"

Even professional cooks enjoy home cooked food, what are you on about?

Anyways, it seems like a lot of people in hairdresser school for only six weeks or so seem to have this attitude that's really unwarranted. Good luck in any case.

>>10413519
Fucking thank you.

>>10413400
As long as you've only been lifting and not actually putting in any color, it should be fine. When you go back to your salon, just have them do a color test first.

>>10413519
I totally agree. A lot of stylists have this big attitude like they're engineers and normal people are idiots who are gonna melt their hair. We've all heard horror stories but it's not 2010 anymore, there are tons of resources and tutorials.

I started bleaching my hair at home after years of paying for it and guess what? My hair didn't fall out and actually looks really good.

>>10413400
I'd recommend going to a stylist, not for the expertise, but for the fact that many home products are for white people hair. (unless you have access to product for your hair type otherwise go with what >>10413573
said)

Hairdresser fucked up my hair and now the roots (a good 6 cm) went from dark brown to very light, almost grey while my ends are golden blonde and more yellow than my roots. Basically pic related.
Will a toner for grey hair fix it (I mean not silver/grey toner, I mean a blonde toner for people with grey hair). If so can anyone recommend any brand?

>Spring to summer transition
>Some grass/tree finally blooms
>I am allergic to it
>Get hives
FUCK
Is there a sensible way to speed up the recover? Aloe and aftersun, and something to counter act the drying?

>>10413718
i would ask a pharmacist

>>10413718
Are you taking benadryl or some kind of anti-allergy medicine? Benadryl is what people usually take OTC for it.

>>10414311
Don’t use Benadryl, or at least be careful with it. I don’t know why so many people take it when it can cause drowsiness. Please don’t drive a car until you know how it affects you, and unlike other allergy medications like Claritin and Zyrtec, Benadryl really shouldn’t be mixed with alcohol if that’s important to you. I know sound like a commercial but I’ve had bad allergies since I was born and have tried every allergy medication under the sun. I don’t get why Benadryl is so popular when there are so many better alternatives.

>>10414318
Pharmacist here. I recommend Benadryl because it is the strongest OTC antihistamine. Taking it at night is best because of the drowsiness. There are non-drowsy antihistamines but I have found they do not work as well for skin rashes.

>>10414346
Correct me if I’m wrong, but Benadryl isn’t 24 hours, right? Which means you would probably still need something else during the day. Anyway, personally I see a dermatologist for allergy rashes and get topicals for those, but I know everyone’s different. I see your point.

>>10414311
>>10414346
I am taking desloratadin.
I think I agree on the point of potency, they don't properly suppress coughing/wheezing from allergy, so they might not properly work against pollen for rashes. That could be the issue.

But for now I will have to stick to cold showers, and using a layer of mentol/freeze cream for the first layer after shower.
And increase sun exposure alongside heavier usage of sun cream .

>>10411504
something I recently discovered that helped me immensely is cutting a fork at the end of each rag so they tie like a lace instead of knotting around the strand. Of course this is only from experience but I've had a lot more success in not accidentally ripping out hair when taking the rags out.

stupid question but if i have makeup brushes i haven't used in a few years can i just wash them thoroughly and use them
allergic to everything

>>10415774
yes. use baby soap

>>10415774
It should be the same as everything else: Soap, degrease, some alcohol.
Either it survives light hand wash, or it won't.

does anyone know of a cc cream that's readily available in the US that's similar to 0720's? maybe i'm just dumb but i haven't been able to find someplace i can buy this brand

Anyone in their late 20's/early 30's here, and if so what's your skin care routine? I'm 31, and I have some areas that are incredibly oil and other areas that are dry. My cheeks are particularly bad, red and recently patchy/scaly.

I figure when the pandemic shit cools down, I'll my GP and get a dermatologist recommendation. I'm really looking for something to do in the meantime.

>>10416420
26-year-old here with similar problems here - acne and eczema-prone skin. This is my routine, it's nothing special but it's been working pretty well for me so far.

Morning
>I either wash my face with warm water or use Cerave Hydrating Cleanser depending on how my face feels that day
>The Ordinary hyaluronic acid
>The Ordinary Vitamin C serum (I avoid dry patches as it can irritate them)
>Cosrx Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
>Cosrx Snail 92 all in one cream
>Dab Child's Farm Moisturiser on dry patches
>Either Jigott Snail UV SPF 50 or Heliocare Advanced Gel SPF 50

Nighttime
>Double cleanse with sweet almond oil and Cerave Hydrating Cleanser (or sometimes Cerave SA Cleanser but it's a little harsh on my eczema patches so only if my face feels really gross)
>Every other day (never on retinol days): Cosrx aha/bha clarifying treatment toner (again, avoiding dry patches)
>Twice per week (never on retinol days): Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid (only on blackhead-prone parts of skin)
>The Ordinary hyaluronic acid
>Every other day: The Ordinary 10% azelaic acid suspension (once again only on dry patches - fair warning, this stuff stings like a bitch but it's really evened out my skintone)
>Every other day: The Inkey List Retinol Serum (avoiding dry patches as always)
>Cosrx Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
>Cosrx Snail 92 all in one cream
>The Ordinary borage oil all over face

Hope this isn't too confusing to read, haha

>>10416482
>>Every other day: The Ordinary 10% azelaic acid suspension (once again only on dry patches - fair warning, this stuff stings like a bitch but it's really evened out my skintone)

Oh gosh, I meant avoiding dry patches here, obviously!

>>10416420
32 here
>Corx gentle cleanser
>Timeless vit C+E serum
>Hyaluronic acid from Ordinary for cheeks (my dry spots)
>Cerve moisturizer
>Drunk elephant sunscreen

If I'm feeling extra dry I may use jojoba oil

>>10416420
32 here, similar skin, + acne concerns. For me, excess oil production AND dryness/sensitivity are both symptoms of dehydrated skin. Focusing on moisture seems to keep everything more in balance.

Morning
>Wash with Cetaphil Daily Facial cleanser
>Alternate between Wishtrend's Pure Vit C and The Ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
>The Face Shop Rice & Ceramide moisturizing toner, 3 layers
>By Wishtrend Quad Active Boosting Essence
>I'm From Gingseng Serum
>3 drops of Rose Hip oil mixed with Innisfree Orchid Enriched Cream
>Drunk Elephant sunscreen

Evening
>Double cleanse with Hanskin Pore Cleansing Oil followed by Perfect Whip (twice a week single cleanse with Chica y Chico Killing Star cleanser and exfoliate with Cosrx AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid)
>The Face Shop Rice & Ceramides toner, 1 layer
>Prescription retin-a (skip if exfoliating)
>I'm From Mugwort Essence
>Klairs Richmoist serum
>Elensilia CPP Collagen eye cream
>Cosrx Honey Overnight Mask (or Klairs midnight blue calming cream on AHA days)

>>10416420
30 with combo skin

day
>elf beauty shield serum
>neutrogena hydro boost cream
>neutrogena age shield sunscreen

night
>first cleanse with garnier micellar water
>second cleanse with clean&clear sa wash
>witch hazel toner on oily sections
>elf beauty shield serum
>roc eye cream
>revitalift retinol night cream

Would anyone want to buy and sanitize this? I bought it last weekend after seeing it recommended here and it looked weird and clumpy on me (US only). If you're interested drop an email

>>10418066
you can’t sanitize mascara lol.. you already redipped the wand back into it, the whole thing is contaminated

>>10418533
>you can’t sanitize mascara
>Leave a closed tube of mascara overnight in the freezer, thereby killing the germs.

>>10418534

Freezer stops germs from multiplying but doesn't kill them all. Please stop trying to convince us to buy mascara that has been near mucous membranes. This is gross.

>>10418538
i'm not trying to convince anyone of anything, you're just factually incorrect. you must be one of those idiots who doesn't understand how bacteria works.

>>10418539

https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Does-freezing-food-kill-bacteria

>>10418534
that doesn’t kill all germs, are you stupid? there’s a reason why there’s a sanitation process for things, and makeup artists use disposable spookiest for mascara, you don’t just chuck them it the freezer and expect it to be sanitized. nasty af

>>10418534
that doesn’t kill all germs, are you stupid? there’s a reason why there’s a sanitation process for things, and makeup artists use disposable spoolies for mascara, you don’t just chuck them in the freezer and expect it to be sanitized. nasty af

>>10418540
>food
>the same as makeup
>not realizing that sanitation and disinfection processes are all for legal reasons and don't really do what you think

Okay, even if anon was wrong, you're pretty retarded. Not only does disinfecting makeup not even kill all of the bacteria anyway. ANY MAKE UP btw, but make up is not food. Most make up is not organic or made from organic ingredients, which is what bacteria needs to thrive.

https://leighraeder.com/makeup-sanitation-101/

Everyone ITT always acts like make up is constantly full of tons and tons of infectious bacteria when all most of it will do is give you a zit.

>>10418545

First, any carbon compound is 'organic.' Germs can still live in mascara particularly the ones from the eyelashes, that's why it's advised to throw it out every six months.

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=1&ContentID=724

In any case, I'm not really willing to give myself pinkeye for $2 off mascara.

>>10418547
You know damn well what I meant.

>>10418545
Zits are caused by bacteria, so yes your used makeup has bacteria on it. Unsurprising that someone who thinks selling unused makeup also has poor hygiene too

>>10418553
nta but did you read what she said or are you just going to continue with adhom? infectious bacteria and the bacteria that cause zits aren't the same. she isn't even defending trying to sell it, but you guys seem to all think that MUAs have pristine and perfectly sanitized makeup when that's not true. period. this thread is always full of the most dense anons

Has anyone used overtone before? I have to wash my hair daily (I work in a high risk place) and it'd be nice to get a conditioner to maintain my hair color. My hair was a reddish rose from last week but the dye has already faded into a medium warm brown again. I was interested in rose gold for brown hair in particular and was wondering if it will do anything for my hair. Other coloring conditioner recs are also welcome.

>>10418066
Why would someone buy a used mascara from some random anon when it costs $10 on Amazon (it's on sale) to buy this same thing?

>>10418548
Nah, anon isn't wrong. Anything that's organic can harbor bacteria... it's generally only perms and nail polish that are unable to harbor bacteria because they're two items that are inorganic.

Your site is wrong. Powders can certainly harbor bacteria. Take for example... Kylie Cosmetics eyeshadow which can contain either coconut oil or lauroyl lysine (the latter is an amino acid derived from coconut oil.)That makes it organic, and therefore it can harbor bacteria.

Technically, you can formulate a shadow with inorganic ingredients, but very few do. Most makeup uses ingredients that make it 'organic' and therefore something that harbors bacteria.

(According to the Milady Standard Cosmetology text book.)

>>10418545
People like to avoid zits. Wait, what the fuck did you think everyone was babbling about? Ebola? No.

Everyone is talking about bacteria which can cause a sty or zit, yes. What's wrong with not wanting a zit or sty if it can be avoided?

>>10418547
AYRT is not me, I am the OP and was thinking you could add a few drops of rubbing alcohol or however Sephora does it. Idk I was just asking, I don't personally know how to sanitize but thought it was possible

Any familiar with a good tutorial on how to get the classic dolly tight ring curls ?

>>10418667
sephora shit is usually really dirty (because of the things many anons are saying) even MUAs stuff is pretty dirty no matter how much they "sanitize" it. i'm wondering what you mean by clumping? the one you posted is for volume and length so it does "clump" in a sense, it's supposed to make your lashes look thicker. the one i have is "long and curl" though, so it may look thicker for yours.

>>10418545
Bruh zits leave dark spots on me that takes months to get rid of. No thanks.

>>10418630
I use the purple for brown hair. I used the actual dye product in December, and have been using the daily conditioner 1-2 times per week to maintain. At some point soon when I'm less lazy, I need to do another round of the actual dye for my roots. It conditions really well!

>>10418676
overnight rag curls

neck

>>10416420
>morning
Clean it zero purifying balm
Neogen green tea foaming cleanser
Son & Park beauty water
Hanskin essense
Easydew Ex repair control egf eye cream
The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen
Klairs Vitamin C Drop
Etude House moistfull collagen emulsion
Erin’s Faces SPF

>evening
Clean it zero purifying balm
Neogen green tea foaming cleanser
Son & Park beauty water
Hanskin essense
Luna sleeping night oil (retinol)
E nature Calkus photo-regen eye serum
Klairs vitamin e mask

Once or twice a week I use skin food strawberry exfoliant sugar mask

Obviously I go for anti-aging stuff because I’m 34 and starting to worry, not that I really am having much problem with aging. I was having similar problems to you and I realized it was because I actually have drying sensitive skin and I never realized it and the few products I was using prior to starting a whole Korean routine were irritating it. All of the products I use are good for sensitive skin

>>10416420

Morning
>Clean it zero purifying balm
>Neogen green tea foaming cleanser
>Son & Park beauty water
>Hanskin hyaluronic essence
>Easydew Ex repair control egf eye cream
>The Plant Base Time Stop Collagen
>Klairs Vitamin C Drop
>Etude House moistfull collagen emulsion
>Erin’s Faces SPF

evening
>Clean it zero purifying balm
>Neogen green tea foaming cleanser
>Son & Park beauty water
>Hanskin hyaluronic essence
>Luna sleeping night oil (retinol)
>E nature Callus photo-regen eye serum
>Klairs vitamin e mask

Once or twice a week I use skin food strawberry exfoliant sugar mask

I go for anti-aging stuff because I’m 34 and starting to worry, but it’s more preventative than corrective. I was having similar problems to you and I realized it was because I actually have dry sensitive skin and the few products I was using prior to starting a whole Korean routine were irritating it. All of the products I use are good for sensitive skin and really moisturizing. I use the vitamin c and retinol really lightly, literally only like two drops for the whole face

>>10418703
I typically use Rimmel or Maybelline volumizing mascara formulas to build volume and length. The Heroine one gave me giant tarantula clumps I couldn't brush out with a comb without smearing. My normal ones build up my natural lashes without smearing

>>10418676
Does your hair have natural curl? I just wrap mine around a pencil when it’s damp and voila, cute ringlets

>>10418884
why do people lie about such dumb shit?

Long hair anon here, I tried rag curls again and it turned out and didn't pull out any hair, but I didn't love the way it looked. I had some trouble getting the ends to twist, and in general the ringlets looked too thin and far apart. Brushing them just made them messy. My hair is not quite as thick as FR's in her prime, but not much thinner. Is there any way I could get my ringlets to look more thicc?

>>10419328
Your hair is probably damaged as damaged hair has a hard time holding curls. If your hair is thinner than hers, then you have really thin hair, because her hair isn't very thick.

>>10418888
Sorry about your limp hair, but it actually works

>>10419328
i think you are supposed to carefully separate each curl into 2-3 curls rather than brush them out. as for the diameter, i would guess you need a thicker rag to wrap around

>>10419328
>>10419393
here's a google image of what i mean by separating. this can be done after they are already curled - you don't have to tie a bunch more rags.

>>10419378
She had quite thick hair at the time. My hair isn’t damaged; I’ve never used heat or chemical treatments. My hair held the curls very well (almost too well, desu — I was hoping they would loosen up), but I didn’t like how tight they looked because I prefer a looser curl.
>>10419393
>>10419437
Thanks anon, this is the advice I needed!

>>10419328
>FR in her prime
Implying that she has gone downhill since then kek

>>10418883
Sounds like you're using it wrong or you just got an older one that dried out.
Just throw it away instead of trying to peddle your seconhand pinkeye inducing cheap mascara.

Does anyone have cute hair styles for cuts like this pic? My hair is short, layered, and fine (thanks genetics) I normally just wear it down or in pigtails to keep it out of my face but want some ideas for when I get dressed up. Thanks!

>>10421423
i think just simple curls

What are some decent sunscreens for the face? Whenever I use Nivea spf 50 sunscreen, my eyes end up burning for about an hour and it sucks

>>10421971
I'm very sensitive to sunscreens and I like Heliocare Advanced Gel SPF 50 a lot. It's never given me a headache or set my eyes watering and it has a very pleasing texture. PURITO Centella Green Level Unscented Sun is also good. Try to stay away from anything with alcohol, I've noticed that even sunscreens with really good reviews like La Roche-Posay Anthelios fuck me up if they have alcohol in them.

>>10421975
Should also specify that I mean drying alcohols, e.g., alcohol denat. Fatty alcohols like stearyl and cetearyl alcohol are just fine.

How do people with sasquatch-tier hair and sensitive skin deal with leg hair removal? Every time I shave I end up with horribly itchy legs and irritated skin once the hair starts growing back. Waxing is a little better but the same thing happens when the hair starts coming back in. I'm saving up for laser hair removal but an interim solution for the meantime would be great because it's fucking hot and I'm ultra pale with hairier legs than most men so going au naturel is not really an option.

>>10422046
I use a portable laser removal device at home. Way cheaper than hair removal places which were starting to be way too expensive for me and the results are just as good. I never set foot in those places again and nearly all of my unwanted hair is either completely gone or barely noticeable anymore. For reference I have black hair and extremely pale skin.

>>10422049
Thank you so much anon, I never even thought about doing it myself! Do you have a brand you recommend? And would you say there's much of a learning curve with using it?

>>10422051
Wait I'm dumb, I just noticed the brand in your photo haha

>>10422051
>>10422052
The model pictured isn't the same I use but I use a Philips/Lumea as well. Really there's barely any difference between them all overall so pick the cheapest you can find. I got mine on Philips' website for about 250-300 euros iirc, it's been a while. This seems like a lot but it is completely worth it in the long run and I strongly recommend it. Only two trips to the hair removal place was already more expensive than the Lumea.

As for how to use it, it really is easy so you don't need to sweat it. Make sure to read the manual in its entirety, it explains everything properly such as warnings, tips, and time intervals between use. The gist is: one session every two weeks until you reach five sessions. Then you can start to space them out between two to five weeks for touch-ups. Of course you might need more sessions given your description of your hair, but it will definitely work. Good luck anon and don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.

How do i contour my face to make it appear more round and chubby, like an antique doll's?

>>10422677

this may not apply to you but i sort of naturally go round, i noticed if I plaster on my sort of greyish and reflective bb cream and put my blush widely on my cheeks i tend to get a really round look.

another thought is to 'bring out' shadows by applying concealer to places with more depth if you have a particularly angled face.

>>10422677
depending on your face shape hairstyles, especially fringe/bangs, will help you achieve this!

>>10404937
Irene

>>10410526
This stuff is the ish, 8 years working as a skin specialist at a certain multibillion dollar retailer and this is the best aha solution I have EVER tried or tried on people.

Any tips for a girl with fine hair who wants bangs? My hair isn't thin, just fine. They get greasy and weird quickly.
Any suggestions on how to get them cut/upkeep them outside of more dry shampoo?
...also any suggestions for good dry shampoo would be appreciated.

>>10423536
I like doing mine myself because otherwise hairdressers tend to cut way too much off. It's easy to do that with fine/thick hair. I actually wash mine in-between full shampoos. I just use the hose from the kitchen sink to do it, and clip the rest back. Usually I wash my bangs every other day, and the rest of my hair about twice a week. I prefer it over dry shampoo. I can just towel dry the bangs really good & it's dry for fixing in about 15 minutes.

>>10423882
Alternatively, I've used the sink faucet in the bathroom if you don't have a hose.

Can someone recommend a trustworthy forwarding service with worldwide shipping?

>Apply a shake of salt before face wash, then wipe and apply lotion afterwards
>Skin gets more even tone
>No extra dryness
what
is this some kind of silly third level secret?

Im basically satisfied with my skin already and I don't do anything to my skin, but I hear I need to do stuff to my skin right now so that my skin won't go to shit when I'm in my 30s. What am I supposed to do?

Is there any downside to consistently inflaming my skin? Whenever I dermaplane, my skin gets inflamed, but it's the best method of getting rid of facial hair for me. Is there anything I can do to stop this inflammation?