/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

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I recently went to Japan and I used this brand of shampoo called Ichikami which came in an orange bottle. I have Asian hair, and I've always used drugstore shampoos like Tresseme or Shea Moisture but this brand was the only one that felt really nice and non-drying. Even better than sulfate free ones here! Is this even considered a "good" brand in Japan, or are Western ones just that shitty in comparison?

>>9892429
The strawberry ichikami shampoo is the best!

>>9892408
try the lush shampoo, I’ve been using the bar one and it’s done my hair so well.

>>9892408
does that hair in the op require bleach? I have medium brown hair and now I'm curious.

>>9892408
>>favorite drug store product?
burts bees & pic related, mascara (the new formula of it anyway) is as good as sephora's brands if not better even with not being waterproof.
>>favorite high end product?
born this way concealer, I got it at sephora and it's very light because I have creases
>>worst product you've ever used?
Honestly, I got chanel waterproof eyeliner to tightline and it was disappointing. 30 dollars but dolly wink worked better.
>>what is your daily routine?
I currently have acne that I need help with. It just started a couple of months ago never had it bad like this, I am 21. I've been using "LilyAna Naturals Retinol cream" all over my face but I feel like it hasn't helped much and made my eye wrinkles worse? I also tried
"Acne Treatment Cream - Benzoyl Peroxide 7.5% - Topical Anti Acne Medication - Witch Hazel, Tea Tree Leaf, Jojoba Oil, Almond Oil, Shea Butter"
but it seemed to work at first but then it didn't and maybe even made it worse.
But anyway this is what I do currently:
>Wash my face, sometimes with low ph stuff Idk if it actually works or not vs my regular wash
>Put on the acne treatment cream
>put on Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Relief Cream cream on acne some point later
>put on retinol cream sometime later
>Use Vitamin C Serum For Face - 20% with Hyaluronic Acid before bed

>>best advice you ever had?
I'm trying out acne bandaids

>>9892497
yes. if you've got anything darker than light brown you'll need to bleach to get anything going on. speaking as a super darked haired person who's done a bunch of weird ass colors

>>9892465

I've been curious about bar shampoo for a while! It is awkward to use? Does it have a lot of plastic packaging? (trying to cut down on single use plastics)

>>9892408
>>favorite drug store product?
Western - Physician's formula velvet liquid lipstick. First liquid lipstick that doesn't feel like it's trying to exfoliate my lips at the same time. Their butter blushes are also quite nice, as well as their shimmer bricks. Honestly I would recommend a lot from them.

Asian - I swear by Heroine Make mascara and Majolica Majorca eyeliner. Dolly wink and canmake are an ok alternative, still better than most western eyeliners I've tried.

>>favorite high end product?
I've been really enjoying my new Koh Gen Do foundation. I love Anastasia Beverly Hills' soft glam and eyeshadows in general.

>>worst product you've ever used?
High end - too faced better than sex mascara. Fallout in literally 10 seconds, had racoon eyes all day, did nothing for my lashes
Drug store - some l'oreal eyeliner. Actually, most drugstore eyeliners and mascaras don't really work for me so I'm wary of them.
>>what is your daily routine?
I'm cheating with prescription meds but-

AM:
>wash with tepid water
>Thayers peach witch hazel w aloe vera
>Shiseido white lucent brightening emulsion w spf 23
>sunblock/bb cream of choice

PM
>Tatcha camelia oil cleanser
>Laneige multicleanser
>Thayers peach witch hazel w aloe vera
>face mask 1-2x weekly
>metronidazole gel,azaleic acid 20%
>shiseido wrinkle resist eye cream
>shiseido beneficence night emulsion

>>best advice you ever had?
Wear sunblock. Regret not doing it as a teenager and young adult.

>>9892540
ugh the problem is my brown hair has a lot of red in it from a combo of when it was purple to when it was slightly lightened my hair loves to pull red. So I want it out but the only way I can bleach is is if I grow my chemically processed ends out which won't be for another year. For now I have to keep darkening it to cover it essentially.

>>9892551
>shiseido wrinkle resist eye cream
how well has this worked? I have under eye wrinkles as a 21 year old.
What kind of skin do you have, dry oily?
Any sunblock recommendations?
Is your skin clear, if so why do you use foundation?

>>9892551
what face mask do you use?

>>9892557
>how well has this worked? I have under eye wrinkles as a 21 year old.
I think it works, but it's not permanent if you don't keep up with it. I also have some wrinkles that are worse on my R eye, and unfortunately they are still there. I use it mainly to prevent further wrinkles, and i can say that the wrinkles seem stable for now.
>What kind of skin do you have, dry oily?
Sensitive dehydrated combo skin. With summer coming, I'm becoming oilier.
>Any sunblock recommendations?
For the face I've been an Anessa bb cream. If it's winter, the spf 23 is more than enough. Dr Jart also has a CC cream that's spf 35 that I really like. I've tried the biore one, but I don't like how it makes my skin almost dry. I'm going to try Rohto skin aqua moisture milk on amazon, so I can keep you posted!
>Is your skin clear, if so why do you use foundation?
No, quite far from it. I have rosacea and I get acne breakouts for no apparent reason (thankfully like once every 2-3 months), and I'm currently recovering from one. Also, I like the way foundation looks for certain occasions. On most days I don't actually use foundation - at most a bb cream if I want coverage.

>>9892559
Masks that have worked out for me include the Leaders masks that they sell at ulta, the Etude House non alcohol containing masks, and the manefit lily brightening masks.

>>9892571

Forgot to say that if you have a TJ Maxx next to you, most shiseido stuff can be bought for a significant (30-40%) discount. It's where I bought most of my stuff.

>favorite drug store product?
Tossup between the elf brow pencil ($2 one) or my random ecotools brushes.
>favorite high end product?
My NARS Orgasm blush. It's lasted me a few years already.
>worst product you've ever used?
Urban Decay All-Nighter setting spray. It isn't fine enough of a mist. It makes little droplets that seem to mess up my foundation.
>what is your daily routine?
Cerave moisturizer, sunscreen, Vaseline on lips. I'm blessed with pretty good skin. If I get weird little bumps, I might use my Paula's Choice AHA lotion.
>best advice you ever had?
Use. Sunscreen. Everyday. It's basically the key to looking young forever.

>>9892408
>favorite drug store product?
Revlon eye primer/brightener. I only use it as an eyeshadow primer but I've had eyeshadow on for 16 hours in the summer with no touchups and it looks perfect. Also a big fan of Covergirl So Lashy mascara. I've been asked if I'm wearing fake lashes a few times.

>favorite high end product?
Shiseido bio-performance eye cream or Lancome multi-lift action renewal day cream.

>worst product you've ever used?
That stiletto mascara from (I think) Maybelline? Just chucked it, that stuff sucked.

>what is your daily routine?
Wash, tone, moisturizer with SPF
Then face primer, concealer under eyes and any red spots, set with powder
Eye primer, shadow, liner, mascare
Finish with compact powder and blush

>best advice you ever had?
Start using anti-wrinkle cream and moisturizer with SPF early. My Mom sold makeup and I've been using anti-aging cream since I was 15 (now 30) and I think my skin looks pretty darn good.

I feel like my makeup comes off super easily. Like I look in the mirror at 10 and it's gone. I've tried using urban decay all nighter setting spray and it doesn't do much? I dont use setting powder and try to moisturize, primer, then use a powder foundation then setting spray. Am I doing something wrong?

>>9892511
it could get worse because you're using drying products on your skin too much

>>9892698
You might be using the wrong primer, a really good primer can do wonders. Comes from someone with oily skin whose make up can come off just as fast

>>9892408
>favorite drug store product?
NYX soft matte lip cream
>favorite high end product?
Fenty foundation. Not sure if that actually counts as high end, but it is the best foundation I've used on my skin. It applies well, feels great on my skin and doesn't break me out afterwards.
>worst product you've ever used?
Yves Saint Laurent liquid highlighter.
>what is your daily routine?
My breakout are almost always related to my diet so as long as I eat well acne stays away. I use Dr. Belmeur, cosrx, missha, a'pieu sun block and every so often african black soap. I try to keep my daily products to a low number though.
>best advice you ever had?
Stop drinking milk, don't use real hot water, and less is more.

>>9892408

>favorite drug store product?
Avon mascara. I'm wary of a lot of mascaras, but I've never had issues with theirs. Also one of their lipsticks in a lovely shimmery violet colour.

>favorite high end product?
I love me some Shiseido foundation.

>worst product you've ever used?
Maybelline mascara. Gave me eczema on my eyes, 0/10 would not use again.

>what is your daily routine?

AM
wash with warm water (I shouldn't yada yada but I hate being cold)
spf15 rooibos day cream
bb cream, setting powder, maybe mascara

PM
micellar water
mud mask 2x a week
exfoliator 2x a week
daily rooibos cleanser
witch hazel moisturizer
snail night gel
spot treatment

>best advice you ever had?
Using anti-sebum powder.

I'm getting (relatively) bad chin acne at the moment, especially around my period. I get large, painful bumps that take ages to come to a head, and when they do they weep and get crusty. It's unsightly and painful. Any advice?

>>9892885
What primer are you using?
I'm up for suggestions.
I'm using Spackle tinted under makeup primer rn,
but was thinking of going to sephora and picking up a setting powder to see if it helps.

>>9892511
Please moisturize. You're pretty much only putting drying products on, no wonder your wrinkles are worse

>>9892926

I'm not a huge expert on powder foundations, but I don't think a setting powder would help with a powder foundation. Would you consider a long lasting cream or liquid foundation?

What is the general consensus on non-Asian people with "Asian-style" bangs? Really tempted to get some because pretty much everyone who I think looks cute has them, but I don't know if my gaijin ass will look stupid and weebish or not. Is it even possible to look a little kawaii, but also still relatively normal? Need advice.

>>9892511
You seem to be using a lot of products with actives - acne cream, retinol, and vitamin c - which is honestly a lot to throw at your face at once. All of those can be drying on their own, put together without any heavy moisturizers and your skin is probably drier than the sahara.

Personally I would ditch the Vitamin C, as far as I know it doesnt do much for active acne. Retinol is harder because it can help with acne iirc but because your skin is so sensitive maybe put it aside until you have a solid moisture component to your routine. Both of these actives are also photosensitizing, which you really don't want. I'm also curious about the hydrocortisone cream, why are you using that? Is the acne itchy? If it is you need to figure out if it's itchy because your skin is dry or not. It could be some kind of allergy or other issue.

My advice is to:
-Get broad spectrum sunscreen and wear it religiously (if you aren't already, I just didn't see it listed). It can help with combating scarring, and you've been using photosensitizing ingredients.

-Cut down the actives. They're drying and harsh, and might be doing more harm than good.

-Find a good moisturizer. This MIGHT solve half your problems right away. Patch test before you go putting it all over your face.

-Keep using those acne bandaids. They're awesome.

-Follow the usual acne prevention advice, like changing pillow cases and such.

-If it's within your means seek advice from a real dermatologist. Anon is not a substitute for a trained professional who can see your skin and talk with you directly.

Sorry for the blogpost anon, and good luck!

>>9893003
I think straight bangs like that are common enough in the Western world to not be associated with weeaboos. Maybe if you do the bangs, high pigtails, and ribbons then maybe. But you'd look fine.

>>9892940
I just went to sephora and she told me the same thing. I always thought powder was better for oily skin for some reason?
I would totally consider it, I use to use liquid until I was told powder was better. I wouldnt mind switching back if it helped. I just dont want to look oily or cakey.

>>9892907
>I'm getting (relatively) bad chin acne at the moment, especially around my period. I get large, painful bumps that take ages to come to a head, and when they do they weep and get crusty. It's unsightly and painful. Any advice?
B complex supplements actually helped me. Something about how the hormonal changes make it harder to absorb certain B vitamins or cause them to deplete faster, can't remember which. I do know you can also get those exact chin zits just from having deficiencies of certain B vits, period or no.

Anyway, maybe start by taking them daily during the second half of your cycle. Most brands will have more than you can absorb in one dose, so if they happen to be the bigger horse-pill size, I tend to cut them in half and just take a half per day. B vitamins are water soluble, so your body won't store the excess, you just pee it out, hence why you should take it daily (or at least most days out of the week) to see a difference. It will turn your pee bright yellow. like dandelion yellow. Also the pills stink, but I don't think it comes out in your breath or anything. I haven't found any specific brand to be more or less effective. I generally just take the store brand.

Hope this helps!

So I'm planning to dye my hair a bright pink color soon but I feel like a person's face get's totally washed out and unflattering when not wearing any makeup with bright hair. Any makeup up tips for bright hair that aren't Western style drag cakeup?

Pic related but not me

Does overtone really work? I'd love to color my asian hair (it's dark brown with lighter brown streaks) but I've seen mixed reviews on overtone. I'd rather not bleach my hair - I just want to see how a wash of color works.

>>9893101
I'm super oily and use a pore-reducing/mattifying liquid primer (Revlon Photo Ready Perfecting Primer). Then concealer under eyes, on chin, and any red spots. Set concealer with powder. Finish my face with mattifying powder in my skintone. Go light on the concealer and blot frequently throughout the day. That has kept my oil slick of a face looking fresh and non-cakey.

Foundation has never worked for me, and I've tried many products and techniques. It all looks cakey.

Mfw we used to have 3 threads for this

>>9892548
Nayrt, No packaging just a singular bar. I have oily hair so I stay away from lush products for hair desu

>favorite drug store product?
Western-- I have a few, so I'll list 1 from a few categories ~~
skin: formula 10.0.6 toner
makeup: NYX purple concealer
Hair: castor oil
Eastern--
Skin: Tony Moly Peach Foam cleanser/Creme Shop rose water face wipes
Makeup: Etude House lash serum (not makeup but I always put it on under my mascara)
Hair: tony moly angels halo hair mask (I dye my hair a lot)
>favorite high end product?
Makeup: tarte matte primer/urban decay oil slick setting spray/better than sex WATERPROOF mascara (holds SO much better than the regular one)
Skin: Lush Coal face facial bar paired
Hair: Sexy Hair rose and almond oil color guard shampoo (my runner up is the Miss Universe edition of Chis dry shampoo that doesn't exist anymore rip)
>worst product you've ever used?
Kylie Jenners lip kits. I literally looked like a fucking leper with how it crumbled and cracked
>what is your daily routine?
Am:
I use a cream cleanser, toner, moisturize and use an anti-oil lotion (proactive). If I have a breakout I'll use spot treatment of tea tree oil (sometimes I'll even mix tea tree oil into my bath if I end up breaking out from summer heat and sweat).
PM:
Use a rougher cleanser (lush coalface is something I'll use every other day, I like using the body shops tea tree oil facial cleanser on the other days). Usually I'll shower, two or three times a week ill exfoliate with random scrubs I come across at TJ Maxx (I also grab random Korean skin care products there also). I use body butter or johnsons baby lotion immediately after I'm out of the shower. I use placenta, orchid oil, and sometimes coconut oil in my hair (depending on how humid it is outside, I'm Midwest and I'm lucky to be blessed with wavy hair that curls in humidity. If it's dry I have to load up on oils )
>best advice you ever had?
Eyeshadow primer and purple concealer. I use that more than I use regular foundation if I'm being quiet honest.

>>9893314

Wait placenta oil? Is that a thing?

>>9892548
It’s not awkward at all, I keep it high up so it doesn’t get unnecessarily wet, it lathers well and smells well. They have different types for how clean you want your hair. They’re great and last about 80-90 washes

>>9893399
Yes, you can buy it at a sally beauty in the very back for like 2 bucks. It's made from bovine placental cells and you use it either as a hair mask all at once or a little bit on your hair after each shower. It basically builds the proteins back into your hair

>>9893121
Just do generic "no-makeup" or "natural" makeup.

>favorite drug store product?
Palmer's Shea Butter shampoo/conditioner! I find the conditioner is a little drier than stuff with silicones etc, but my regrowth since using it is noticably nicer than the rest of my hair, and there's a lot of new growth.
>favorite high end product?
Missha's Youth Revolution night cream with the gold flakes. I wish I could afford it. :^)
>worst product you've ever used?
There's a whole lot, mostly Western foundations.

>what is your daily routine?

TheFaceShop Herb Day 365 wash on my face and body (It's super cheap and some random snail sun cream. Palmer's Shea shampoo/conditioner on my hair, with some pure argan oil run through while it's still wet.
>I've been really poor lately so neglecting all skincare/superfluous grooming products.

>>9893223
Make up, hair, skincare... r.i.p

>favorite drug store product?
Western: ELF Hydrating Face Primer
Eastern: Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence

>favorite high end product?
Fresh's Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream

>worst product you've ever used?
CVS knock-off Apricot Scrub. WOOBOY did I learn a lot of lessons back when I was young, my face stings just thinking about that

>what is your daily routine?
>Body Shop Vitamin E Cream Cleanser
>Benton Aloe Toner
>SecretKey Starting Treatment Essence
>Senka Perfect Essence Silky Moisture
>Nature Republic Aqua Fresh Watery Cream
>Too Faced Primed & Poreless
>Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation 0.5
>Too Faced Peach Setting Spray
>Nature Republic Aqua Sunstick
>Tonymoly I'm REAL Tea Tree Face Mask x1 a week or as needed
>Origins Charcoal Mask x1 a week
>Lush Catastrophe Cosmetic mask when my face is on fire
I have rosacea so that both dries my skin out and makes it feel like it's on fire sometimes, genetics are great

>best advice you ever had?
Focus on hydration

I used to use this shampoo that was from ryo I think, it was a pink and gold bottle and it smelled like roses.
I've moved recently though, and I can't find it in stores or online. Does anyone have any idea where I could buy it?
>>9892511
If you like the acne bandaids but they're too expensive, you can buy hydrocolloid bandages for cheaper and just cut off what you need!

>>9893284
>>9893410
Thank you! :)

>>9893121
I agree with >>9893424

I think most people usually look pretty washed out without any makeup unless they have dark features. A more natural makeup will probably look totally fine.

>>9893121
I have Bright hair and I just do my makeup how I usually do it desu. When I'm going out for groceries or basic errands I'll throw on mascara and maybe eyeliner if the world is lucky and I look a lot more normal.

On a side note: For some reason the bags under my eyes are more prominate when I have bright colored hair does anyone have suggestions for eye masks? I've used the tony moly snail eye jellies before with good luck but I was curious if anyone else has suggestion

>>9892589
sunscreen recommendations?

>>9893013
thank you anon I was wondering if dry skin was a problem. I use things like cortisone and such because I was told it helps acne. I don't know why I am breaking out in the last 3 months but never before. I'll try cutting the vitamin c and the retinol but it was happening before that.

Do you have lotion recommendations?

I have water resistant 3c curly hair.
Does anyone here have the same type of hair and if so can you give me your routine? My hair is frizzy no matter what routine I do.

Does anyone with oily skin have primer (preferably drugstore) recommendations? The only one I've really tried is the Nivea post-shave balm, which is not a real primer obviously but people raved about it and it was inexpensive, so I tried it. To me it's hit and miss and I'd like to find something more reliable.

>>9894251
Nyx has an okay primer and so does Palladio, elf has a hydrating primer also

>>9894230
>water resistant
Are you low porosity? Try investing in a steamer; I'm 4a with low porosity, and my hair used to be chronically dry until I started steaming. It can be a dedicated hair steamer, or even just one of those portable fabric steamers.

>>9892572
Marshalls has these too!

>>9894251
I have pretty oily skin and Becca's Ultra Matte primer works very well for me. NYX has a good one too, but it was very drying.

>>9894251
no poreblem primer

thank me later

This is probably a dumb question so I apologize in advance, but what's a list of makeup essentials to have?
I'm picking up cosplaying again but I haven't applied makeup other than eyeliner in years but want to be able to look decent while in costume.

>>9894418
first is a good skincare routine

concealer
mascara
lashes (if necessary)
foundation (if nececessary)
eyeliner
brow pencil/gel

most characters dont need more than that but if you truly want to push the envelope and/or have good makeup skills, :
highlighter
bronzer
primer
setting spray/powder
lip base/balm
lip STAIN, not stick
makeup-grade glitter
eyeshadow

>Growing hair from a pixie cut into a cute 1920s bob.
>It's finally there at the front, but needs constant trimming at the back to keep the angle.
>Do it myself all the time it's super easy whatever.
>The scissor blades somehow flipped and went flat against my skin.
>Have a big fucking bald spot.
>Panic and do the most logical thing to hide it.
>Shave the nape of my neck smooth.

It isn't super immediately noticeable because the back of my hair still comes to maybe 1cm above my natural hairline, so I don't think anyone could tell unless they knew.. But it stings like a bitch right now and I imagine it's going to get worse as it grows.

Does anyone know what I can put on it to keep the skin safe but not inhibit growth/block the pores?

>With any luck it just looks like a normal undercut in a month.

>>9894212
Biore UV Watery Essence or the Neutrogena face one is pretty good.

>what is your daily routine?
Wall of text incoming.
My face is oily as fuck in humid summer, completely fine in cool-warm months, dry in our below zero winter months.

AM:
>CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser (sometimes switched up with raw honey but good god do i hate the feeling of honey on my skin. i've done both once or twice but feels like a waste)
>Thayers witch hazel alcohol and rose petal free toner (i don't think it does anything, but it smells nice enough that i'll use it until it's gone)
>red Stridex pads
>Rohto Melano CC vitamin c (this is the shit and has done better for my scarred wasteland of a face than anything else so far)
>The Ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
>COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power (this combined with the niacinamide gets rid of my redness overnight if i had picked at my face)
>Amlactin daily lotion for body (usually skip since it only helps on my chest and shoulders. have used it on my face, didn't notice a difference)
>Blue Lizard 30 spf for sensitive skin if i'm going outside in the day as I work nights (feels greasy to me, but i bought it so i'm going to suffer until its gone)

>(have been switching up skipping either TO niacinamide and snail because of this hot as balls humid weather since it makes it feel like it's just sitting there no matter how little i use)
>occasionally if i'm feeling too lazy or in a rush, i just wash my face with diluted tea tree oil and throw some snail on it if it feels too dry

PM is same as above except no honey, sometimes swap Stridex for The Ordinary's retinol or skip actives entirely and I slather my face in CeraVe Healing Ointment. I like it much better than Aquaphor and Vaseline and my face is awesome when I wake up whether or not I used actives.

>cont.

>>9894479
Can't really comment on the retinol and before Stridex I was using The Ordinary's lactic acid. I don't think they are/were doing anything after using them for a few months. I don't like how they feel anyway.
I do a 40% Mandelic Acid Peel sometimes(not with other actives, obviously). Haven't noticed much if anything but I'm really hesitant to go for something harder.

Thoughts?
Probably overkill but it's helped, I've introduced most of them the 'right' way and I haven't had any new problems so I feel like at worst something does nothing so I might as well use up what I got. My face has improved a lot but I had a lot to work on after working outside in the sun without protection for years doing manual labor and compulsively tearing at my skin but I still have some issues.


> closed condomes, motherfuckers are nearly every where on my face but very, very, tiny like pic related on this girl. especially around the corners of my mouth, chin and around the rim of my nostrils. they have been here for as long as i can remember. i have been experimenting with Nizoral in case it's seborrheic dermatitis since around my nostrils can get a little angry(i dont put actives in that spot), my eyebrows had dandruff and there's CCs behind my earlobe. haven't noticed a difference with Nizoral except for i don't have eyebrow dandruff anymore but haven't tried any other sebderm treatments either. i will be going to a dermatologist when i can about it.

>CCs, possibly zits, specifically behind my earlobes. I rarely get zits anymore, like maybe once a month and when I do they're usually on my back but nothing in my routine is doing anything for my ears. they only started popping up there when I shaved off my long hair, oddly. no one can see them but I'm too self concious to let my gf play with my ears, which I miss because it feels really nice. same as above so a dermatologist is probably my only hope, it just gets me really down the most.

>cont.

>>9894479
>>9894483

>ice pick scars/pitting. vitamin c + niacinamide has really helped even them out, as well as Stridex made a noticable difference after introducing it a few weeks ago but really it's the first thing anyone notices. i'm sure only chemical peels is going to do anything more for them but i have some friends who went to professionals to get a peel and their faces got jacked up bad. 10 years later the scars from their burns are still really noticable so i've been moving very slowly and cauiously about peels despite my skin is tough as nails.

>large pores/sebaceous filaments - as always for over a decade- have been an oilslick in the summer. vitamin c + niacinamide has also reduced the appearence of them and make them chill the fuck out but it starts looking like shit again in high humidity, just not as bad as before i started using them. i know you can't change the size of your pores but i'm so tempted to just scrub and wash my face every half hour now. looking to do something about this for the summer since this isn't a problem otherwise. i don't believe actives is the problem but i'm open to opinions.

>best advice you ever had?
Stop touching your face! Picking and leaning your face in your hands especially. Wear sunscreen, change your pillow case frequently and don't drink often.

Also stress. Not like you can just flip it off but try to take care of yourself mentally too. Go take a bath, do yoga, see a therapist, get medicated, knit a tree a sweater, pet a dog, whatever works if stress it's interfering so much.

>>9894483
I used to have bad CCs like that but I've been really careful not to get any toothpaste on my chin and they've almost completely gone away. I still have some that won't go away unless I extract the little white thing that's inside them.

>>9892589
The key should be more like 'dont let the sun touch you. Ever.'
Also i stopped eating cheese for a week (only cheese, i still eat eggs and i have almond milk) and the biggest pimples were gone.
I ate pizza and now i have pizza face. I dont eat meat or fish either btw. No more cheese for me.

>>9894363
>>9894407
>>9894411
Thanks y'all

>>9895126
I regularly use Tartes mattefying primer which is a blessing for my oily skin if you want to throw down some extra cash too

I've noticed a lot of people here are using vitamin c in their skincare routine. I've been thinking about adding it since I have some acne scarring, but I've been wondering how effective it is.

On another note, I've been looking for some products to help lighten/brighten my face. I use sun protection (right now I'm using CosRX's Aloe Vera Soothing Sun Cream), but lately it seems like my face is much tanner than the rest of my body. Any recommendations?

Would using a toner after using rose hip oil be damaging or ott for my skin? I have dry skin that gets oily and damaged from constantly being around ovens in work and I want to save my skin

Does anyone have any tips for someone that is going to get a pixie cut for the first time? I have medium curly/frizzy hair and I went from having long hair to a bob but now I want it shorter. Do you actually have to was your hair every morning with a pixie?

>>9894483
my face ended up looking like this when i used to use a sunscreen that didn't fit me

>>9895983
You don't ever have to wash your hair every morning no matter what kind of hair length you have. But then again it depends on what you're comfortable with and how much oil your hair develops. It's normally best not to wash it every single day, unless you're putting a ton of styling products in it.

>>9895936
Are you using rosehip oil like your cleanser? Toner is just a name for a liquid you put on your face, it can be for rebalancing pH, or have actives for exfoliating, or be slightly moisturizing. Without knowing the rest of your routine or which toner you intend to use it's hard to say...

>>9893204
Thanks for the information on your routine.
I even tried looked up online but all the videos I saw were either highly filtered at the end,
or by the same chick, and 4 different "you must do this!" videos.

So you set the concealer with setting powder, then use like light powder foundation after the setting powder?

>>9895936
I usually wash, tone, and then moisturize. Usually I'll use sweet almond oil on my chest, and an anti oil lotion on top of my moisturizer (adding rosehip oil to a lotion might be more beneficial than using just the oil also!). I work around ovens also and using toner after I get off of work, then adding a second coat of moisturizer has worked fairly well for me

How do you reapply sun protection during the day? I read it should be done like every 2 or 3 hours but in what form? I use sunscreen and cushion but I can't imagine using those two on the top of my face during the day.

>>9894437
anon you should have gotten any hair building fibers thing

>>9894367
I tried one of those but it made my hair more frizzy..? I have low porosity hair yes. My finger slipped I have 3a curly hair.

>>9895983
washing your hair every day is not a good idea. you'll strip the oils from your scalp too much and it will dry out your hair a lot.
I'm sure once every 3 days is plenty.

Does anyone take any herbal or dietary supplements that have helped them with skin or hair health?

>>9897413
I take collagen and hair/skin/nail vitamins and you can tell the difference

What even is this hairstyle? It's long hair with half bangs and a bun(?) in the back? Does anyone have a 3D example or does it just look ridiculous?

>>9897441
Closest thing I could find using a bunch of keywords on google...

>>9897441
It's just a partial/half-up ponytail with straight bangs. You basically tie the hair up like a pony, but instead of taking everything, you're only taking the upper strands.

>>9897426
Do you take the full dose of collagen everyday? I was looking at the bottles in the store and the recommended dosage is crazy shit like 3 pills twice a day on an empty stomach.

>>9897441
I don't know what it's called but I've always just referred to it as 'medieval hairstyle' (despite medieval ones is just usually doing up the sides) but you'll find better results by searching 'half ponytail'.

>>9897441
>>9898455
Half up, half up half down, etc. Can't find a lot of examples with straight bangs but I can see it looking really bad if it doesn't work for your face.

>>9898426
I took the vita gummies! I think it was only one or two a day

>>9892408
I am woefully stupid when it comes to makeup. Does anyone have any products or routines they recommend for either covering or "treating" eye circles (has nothing to do with how much or little I sleep), or nasolabial folds? Like shit that actually works, not snakeoil bullshit I'd find in a Google search. Gulls are pros at this kind of stuff. Any tips are appreciated.

>>9898681
Fillers for nasolabial folds. Retinoids should help slightly. Botox maybe but really, your skin just wears with use and never talking, chewing or emoting would help but your only real bet are fillers.

>>9898681
Are you in the US? Go to the drugstore right now and buy a small tube of Differin gel. If you have sensitive skin, before you apply the gel, apply a small bit of vaseline around your eye/undereye area and a bit below your jaw, like from each earlobe across your neck. This will protect your more sensitive neck/eye skin from the Differin, even if you don't apply it on those areas sometimes it kinda seeps or travels.

Also fillers. But Differin is like $12 vs $600+ for fillers.

>>9892408
>favorite drug store product?
Simple Skincare's moisturizer works really great for me (combination skin). I also swear by ELF's gel eyeliner, it doesn't irritate my eyes and it is very easy to apply.
>favorite high end product?
NYX's bright palette, though I admit I'm often too shy to do super bold looks with it. The colors are very pigmented and I'm a big fan of the range. I also like Love Of Color's liquid eyeshadow.
>worst product you've ever used?
NYX's cream contour starter set. It's very waxy and unpleasant.
>what is your daily routine?
Moisturize, put on mascara or more if I'm hoing out, and I use a night cream. Face mask twice a week, and I use a anti-frizz hair spray every day.
>best advice you ever had
Stop touching your face, buy brushes, don't towel dry your hair, and practice makeup often.

>>9897143
But anon that could have taken days to find/order and been expensive.

It's actually grown from totally bald to 4-5mm suede already. Should look fine by my birthday in July.

>>9898859
>High end
>NYX
uh

Would this be the right thread to talk about nails/nail art in? I need some help. I bought some Sally Hanson nail stickers, the kind that you paint over to give the illusion of a raised design and my nails look destroyed. They look wrinkled and you can barely see the design at all. What am I doing wrong?

>>9897413
Prenatal vitamins. Make sure the metals are chelated, that's how you know it's a reputable brand. But fair warning it makes ALL your hair grow quickly.

>>9897413
There's a wide variety of supplements that can improve your appearance. Collagen, Biotin, Zinc, L-lysine, Hyaluronic Acid, Maca Root, Royal Jelly, Ginseng, Evening Primrose Oil (if you're female), Turmeric, and Ashwagandha to name a few. Probiotics are also good for your skin and complexion.

>>9899572
Don't do that, you'll give yourself the shits because of the extra iron your non-pregnant body doesn't need.

>>9897413
I've had the most success with biotin and collagen. And really, the effects of making sure you're hydrated sufficiently throughout the day cannot be overstated.

>>9898681
>>9898689
Thanks gulls. Re: the Differin, is that for the undereye circles? I'll look that up.

>>9899825
AHHH NO NO don't put differin under your eyes. It's good for fine lines and wrinkles around the rest of your face, like forehead and nasolabial.

Once you go to a dermatologist you should ask for retin-a, though. It's better for wrinkles and stuff. Differin is just the best OTC thing you can get.

>>9899839
>>9899825
Differin is not strong enough of a Retinol to help with wrinkles fyi, not even the prescription one.

>>9899846
You're wrong. It's a retinoid, not a retinol. And retinoids are better at reducing wrinkles than OTC retinols. It's not as good at wrinkle reduction as retin-a, but it still works for it.

I’ve been doing an AB routine for a few years now after having a nasty bought of cystic acne that was so bad I wouldn’t leave my house for months while I was on accutane. Long story short is my skin cleared up, and I’ve been using cosrx’s BHA with great results, but recently I’ve just been having more frequent breakouts. So I switched to strides pads for a stronger BHA. Its been a few weeks and I’m noticing a big influx in breakouts in what I recognize as my main problem areas when I had severe cystic acne. I have this scar in the one spot that was the worst that simply won’t go away, and today it looks like there’s a big zit coming up from it. It this normal? Like could it be possible that there was stuff so deep down that it’s jusr taken years and a stronger strength exfoliant for it to all finally come out? Or should I be worried?

>>9899902
*stridex pads, whoops

Anyone have advise for dealing with 2c/3a hair? I have never been taught how to care for my hair, spent my whole ass life doing damage to it (used hair driers/straighteners on the regular, towel turban, untangled when dry, the absolute worst).

Right now I'm using Renpure's Coconut Shampoo/Conditioner combo, using the Garnier Sleek and Shine as a leave in, and using coconut oil after applying that.

Cringe and blasphemous to say, but I want to cosplay Yukako from Jojo with my natural hair because on an extreme good hair day, I've been told I could pull it off? I wouldn't dare do it right now because I'm still looking for ways to fix my hair, but dreaming of the day where my hair looks half as good as my main anime bitch.

>>9899902
It's most likely hormonal. Where is the acne cropping up? If it's on your chin/jaw it's almost certainly hormones.

You can either get a hormonal BC or try taking 2000-3000mg of Evening Primrose Oil each day.

does anyone have swatches of those new KvD liquid lipsticks?
Particularly looking for Rubens and Traviesa, been looking for pics for months now and still could not find anything that isn't the promo pics...

>>9900027
I’ve been on hormonal BC for years, it’s not a hormonal breakout because 8 always get those around my period. It’s all in the almost exact same spots as my biggest cysts were a few years ago, ie the cheeks.

>>9900129
Try going on spironolactone

>>9892511
Taking specific vitamins such as zinc, vitamin a/e and borage oil will help your skin from within

>>9899995
Have you tried going full curly girl method?

Hey gulls I'm having a serious skin issue.

I know most products to use on my skin, I spent years trying to find the perfect products for my specific skin type (it's mixed, more on the oily side), and my routine is down flawlessly. But I have a huge issue with milia. I don't actually know much about it beyond it being a build up of keratin in the skin, but they look horrendous. Are there any home or OTC Remedies anyone could recommend? I'm desperate, it's too hot to wear long sleeve blouses rn where I am

Does anyone know anywhere in NYC or Brooklyn that isn’t like $200 where I could get a cute Japanese style haircut? I was just in Japan and was totally inspired by pretty much every girl having cute hime cuts and short bobs. Should have seized the oportunity then and found a salon but pussied out because I have naturally curly hair + only know anime level Japanese. Curious if anyone knows of an “alternative style” salon around here, or do you think most salons that aren’t super cuts will be able to understand that I want a kinda non conventional haircut? Does anyone have expierence asking for strange/non western haircuts at normie salons?

>>9900534
I feel like most japanese salons here start at 50. I've been to kuwayama (upper east location) and they were decent + they have a first time discount. Hair Mates in St. Marks has decent reviews too. I'd just go in with a picture and maybe ask for a med level hair stylist.

>>9900256
What is your routine currently?

>>9900189
I haven't, could you explain what that is?

>>9900640
Basically you try to avoid shampooing as much as possible, and focus on conditioning + good curl formation without heat - so you mostly conditioner wash and shampoo monthly if needed to get rid of buildup. The rationale is that curly hair tends to get dry af and a lot of ingredients in both shampoo and conditioner are not good for this - and strip away all the oils that help keep your moisture in (and therefore your hair health and curl). With the no shampoo thing, you also avoid a lot of "drying" alcohols, as well as non water soluble silicones that often make hair feel smooth, but need the sulfates in most shampoos to get out.

https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/no-poo/the-curly-girl-method-for-coily-hair

>>9900256
Tried retinoids? Not retinol but something like Retin A

>>9900651
>https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/no-poo/the-curly-girl-method-for-coily-hair

Oh this looks super helpful, bless you anon. I've been so lost with hair care, its nice to have such a detailed guide!

I know it was asked earlier in this thread, but any sunscreen recs that aren't biore uv aqua rich watery essence? I've tried it and loved it until it gave me huge pimples that I've never gotten before in my life. I have sensitive pale skin and use prescription retinol / clindamycin (switching to benzoyl peroxide tactu pump?) in case that helps. I like how the biore one didn't make my skin look greasy, really disappointed about the acne from it.

>>9900569
I'm >>9893314 I have tried using the same routine on my upper arms/chest with little noticeable difference ://

>>9900659
I've tried stronger acne lotions, but I've actually never seen a dermatologist. Is it reccomended for this kind of thing? I hate going to the doctor and typically find ways to fix it myself

>>9900819
Well you don't have a retinoid in your routine as far as I can see, so you could start with non-prescription retinol if you wanted to. You don't need a dermatologist for milia because they're not really going to be able to do much for it (unlike acne where they could prescribe you roaccutane or something) beyond giving you a topical retinoid or helping you get the keratin plugs out by deroofing them with a needle.

so uh, i have no knowledge on makeup (and i'm a guy so i don't really want to go into a store and ask the staff for advice), but i have a small, but really noticeable scar i want to try and hide; how would i do that? also, any advice on treating old scars in general? oh and does drinking more water really make the small wrinkles less noticeable? they make me look like i'm 24/7 stressed out or something

>>9900878
Is the scar raised? Red? Darker or lighter than your skin? Basically you want something called concealer and you want a shade close to your skin tone, but you may also want a colour correcting concealer underneath if it's a particularly pigmented area.

As for wrinkles, drinking more water will help to an extent, but you can also try regular use of sunscreen, moisturiser, and consider retinol.

>>9900881
slightly raised and lighter; it used to be a birthmark of sorts that i picked at with the hopes of the new skin forming without it in fourth grade and it ended up as a scar. so how would i get a concealer for my skin tone? what's an average price for one, too?
it's just these thin lines extending from my nose that bother me, i don't know if i would go as far as food supplements but i'll try using moisturizer and drinking more water

>>9899474
What do the stickers look like?

>>9900534
I got a strange non normie hime cut from a hair cuttery, but to be fair she was by no means normie and i thoroughly explained the haircut to her.

>>9900780
Which version are you trying? My skin didn't like the 2016 version but is fine with the 2017 formulation.

What are your routines/recommendations to cover dark eye circles + bags? I feel like any concealer I use looks weirdly gray, even if I layer and use a color corrector or darker concealer. I currently use two together (age rewind and shape tape) mainly for coverage. It ruins all of my photos and looks terrible in person... if nothing else I suppose I'll save up for surgery/fillers at some point?

>>9900853
Thank you anon!!!

My daily routine is heavily impacted by my job, I work outdoors in the desert so high spf sunscreen is a MUST, along with large hat/long sleeves/long pants and no/minimal makeup on work days. I don't fuck around with sun care.

Skin
Morning:
- Wash face with just water or lightly with bar Dove soap if i feel greasy already
- Aczone 5% gel (dapsone)
- sunscreen: Neutrogena sensitive skin spf 60 (or 60+ sunscreens that are zinc/titanium oxide based vs oxybenzone). Skipped on weekend/office days I'm not going out, or instead applied later ~20min before I leave home.

Afternoon/early evening:
- Wash face after work to remove dust/sunscreen/etc, once at work/field house with just water, then again lightly with just a bit of soap when I get home
- if any sunburn/redness, an aloe vera gel lotion (or aloe straight from my plant). Skipped when not needed. Wait for it to dry fully before next step.
- moisturize: depending on dryness level, cetaphil lotion (light) or Nivea Soft (heavy). Ocassionally Eucerin Advanced Repair but it makes you more sun sensitive with repeated use so only when I am not going to be spending long hours outside in the near future.

Evening/before bed:
- shower/wash face (again, dove bar soap. I know people may try to give me shit for this but my derm told me to use it and i trust her with my life, and i have way less complications with it than any other cleanser)
- Acanya 1.2-2.5% gel, alternating nights with
- Tretinoin .05%
- B-complex supplement
- Niacin supplement
- Hormonal birth control (Gianvi or related generic)

I've been seeing a dermatologist since I was 12 and I would die and/or commit murder for her. I've been on this particular routine for about 3 years now, but I've been on/tried a lot of different stuff. DESU if you have cystic acne and at-home remedies aren't doing you much: a solid dermatologist can change your life.

Can someone please recommend me a good bleaching/whitening cream? There are an overwhelming variety to choose from and I have no idea what's actually good. I'd prefer something off Amazon or Sephora (if they even have any, didn't check yet)

>>9894418
I used to buy some pretty unnecessary make up, this is my basic cosmakeup kit I have today:

>primer
>medium cover foundation (liquid/mousse)
>concealer/colour correction wheel
>translucent loose powder
>matte nude eyeshadow palette
>brown pencil liner
>black liquid liner
>mascara

I also HIGHLY recommend a big palette with a full rainbow of colours, that way you can mix and match for small details or one-offs or SFX or costests, and get something specific if you need it. I use coastal scents, which isn't the best or most pigmented but definitely does the job.

As for brushes:
>Foundation brush
>Big, fluffy brush
>Medium, angled fluffy brush
>Small, fluffy brush
>Small, dense brush
>Small, narrow brush

For narrow, detail brushes I actually use some of my synthetic paint brushes.

Anyone recommend a good primer for mixed skin? Most primers dry my face out really bad.

>>9900890
Hate to break it to you but you probably need to go into an actual make up store, actually try the concealers, and see which one makes the scar disappear into your skin (i.e. ""matches your skin tone"). There are staff in said stores that can help you with average prices, etc. as well.

>>9901364
Maybe try going up a shade lighter with your concealer rather than a shade darker. I assume you're already stippling or dabbing/patting it on rather than using brush strokes, I find that tends to get better coverage.
Regarding fillers - mine were AMAZING - I'm 9 months down the track from Restylane and my eye bags are still not as prominent as they once were. I don't have the dark hollow circles but I have horrible saggy eye bags from chronic shift work/general life stress and I generally hide the bottom of the eye bag under the rim of my glasses, I used to look so fucking old without my glasses on. I got filler just under them at the top of my cheek bones and it basically got rid of the eye bag "line" because it filled it all up - they have come back a little because it's been 9 months but I was only promised 6, so I'm happy. I did need the filler to be re-moulded a little about 2 weeks after I got it done but that's because I side and front sleep a lot and it caused some movement.

>>9901693
I've heard good things about the kojie-san line but haven't ever delved into the lightening skin side of things beyond topical vitamin C, niacinamide and suncare. Arbutin and hydroxychloroquine are stronger I think, but higher risk for side effects.

>>9902028
Let me know if you find one, currently I've been layering heavier moisturiser on my cheeks to offset the mattifying/drying-me-out primer that I need for the rest of my face.

Hey, so I'm trying to grow out my hair (guy), went from buzzcut to what is currently a super awkward stage of too short to put up in any way, but long enough to look hecka stupid. My hair is wavy and thick, and will basically stand straight out from my head at this length if I just let it airdry.
Any tips on hairstyles/stuff to do with it until I can put it up? For the past month I've just been stuffing it under a snapback to get it out of the way when I work, and slicked it back somewhat when I need to look proper, so frankly I'll take just about anything that looks intentional, even if it seems dated or whatever.

Also just recommendations of people online talking about men's hair care in general.

>>9902028
Nyx Honey Pot is supposed to be good. It's a hydrating primer and doesn't give a matte look though. Tarte also has one but I only use their matte primer.

>>9902093
Slicked back and/or side parted is probably as much as you can do at the awkward stage. If you have a hairdryer you can blow-dry it downwards/parted to make it not stick up so much.

>>9902088
Thanks Anon, gonna check out the kojie stuff, went ahead and ordered a set off Amazon. I'll post here if I get some good results.

>>9902088
Also might as well ask, what do you use for topical niacinamide and vitamin C?

>>9902178
Dr Wu Intensive Whitening Serum Vitamin C+ and The Ordinary Niacinamide 10%+ zinc
I got them mainly because I have hyperpigmentation from acne scars and was hoping to even things out. It's hard to tell how much it helps because I do still get hormonal acne and "skin congestion" and I'm really bad at leaving it alone.

>>9901364
CeraVe Eye Repair cream along with vitamin D and B12 pills (mostly the vitamins desu) have done wonders for my dark circles. I thought they were just genetic because I'd had them for years and nothing ever helped, even tried like $200 eye creams. Turns out I just had vitamin deficiencies and slight dryness.

>>9902093
My brother. I'm 4-5 months in from a buzz cut. I just wear a hat every time I grow out a buzz since nothing will keep it from looking like shit without cutting it if you're trying to grow it all out, especially the back neck part that always looks the worse. A barber fucked up my collar bone length so hard the whole thing had to go since there was no saving it.

Stay strong.

>>9900137
My dermatologist mentioned that last time I went. What exactly is it?

First time posting so I am probably asking questions that have been asked a hundred times. Any good tips for basic make up for a male? I am cosplaying Fafnir from Maid Dragon and Aizawa from MHA should I just use some concealer and do contouring? Any and all help is appreciated.

>>9902346
It's a potassium-sparing diuretic with antiandrogen properties. You use a lower dose for the anti-androgen effects and it helps with hormonal acne.

>>9902355
Have a look at Wayne Goss "basics" videos, the same basics apply regardless of gender. I'm not sure why you would contour without using foundation, or why you would need to contour for those characters. I would think concealer, foundation, and "natural" or "no-makeup makeup" would be where you're heading unless your facial features are a million miles removed from the character's.

>>9902378
Thanks that is basically what I was looking for

I don't have problems with my dark circles as much as I do my fine lines, even when I do all the tips and tricks for no creasing when applying makeup some still show up. Are there any specific products or maybe vitamin oil/etc I can use for these? I've been using the L'Oreal Revitalift eye cream and it's helping the dark circles but I'm not sure yet about the fine lines.

>>9902405
Collagen/Biotin/Hyaluronic acid internal supplements.

>>9902417
Thanks!

>>9902419
No problem. I pic related, it has collagen and biotin all in one ($10 at walmart for a 15 day supply) I take 3 pills twice daily on an empty stomach). Just double check you're getting the one that includes biotin.

I also take OLLY brand Vibrant Skin Plump gummies. They have sea buckthorn, marine collagen, and hyaluronic acid in them. Dosage is 2 a day but I only take one. I think a 50 count pack is $14 at Target or CVS but I couldn't find it at Walmart.

Been doing this for about 2 months and I've seen a noticeable difference in fine lines and a huge difference in depth of my nasolabial folds. It's crazy.

>>9893003
This is the only way bangs look good on me, and I need bangs because of my fuckhuge forehead. Go for it, no one will associate it with anime.

I've tried searching online but I've not had much luck in terms of remedies.

I have Caucasian hair, its nearly butt length and straight due to the weight of it but if it was shorter, it'd probably have more of a wave to it (Not sure if that's important but I'm including it anyway).

The top layer is extremely straight however the lower layers are frizzy and wavy. The hair there is by no means damaged, if anything the strands seem to be a little thicker and have less splits. I had my hair cut two weeks ago so it's in good shape.

I don't use heat tools or abuse it, and if I do use a hair dryer I'll use it on its coolest setting and only dry part way.

What gives? If I split my hair in half and have it coming over the front of my shoulders the difference in textures is very stark. I dont really want to have to straighten it unless I can really help it for when I need it to behave.

>>9902088
s-shit, i have to go to a store? i guess i'll just hide between the aisles then, thanks for the help though
does concealer actually come of easily? do i have to put a lot on to see if it's the right colour/in general? i've seen some SFX makeup videos out of curiosity but this is actually pretty spooky irl

>>9892408
>favorite drug store product?
Definitely my Maybelline Dream Cushion in 10 porcelain. I have combo skin so it covers amazingly, and sits nicely on the skin. I just run out of it once a month if I use it too quickly, which is one thing I hate about cushion foundations.
>favorite high end product?
The Lancome Juicy Shakers (Meli Melon and Cherry Symphony). They smell delicious and have great wear time once they dry down a bit!
>worst product you've ever used?
The Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse. Once you use a bit of it, it starts to crumble on your brush. Once you apply it to the skin, it falls off of your face and onto your clothes. Messiest makeup in the universe.
>what is your daily routine?
I don't want to dry out my skin too much by over-cleansing, so I just apply Origins Ginzing eye cream in the morning. It's helped my dark circles quite a bit over the past year of using it.
Night:
>Wash face with Ole Henriksen Aloe Vera Deep Cleanser (since has been discontinued which is upsetting)
>Apply Tonymoly Chok Chok Watery Skin toner
>Apply Elf's daily hydration moisturizer
>Apply Ole Henriksen roll on acne clearing solution

>best advice you ever had?
Even if you have combo/oily skin, moisturize. Your acne will not completely go away, but it will prevent a massive breakout.

Does anyone have any experience with kojic soap? I want to try it on acne scars on my face but it has coconut oil as the main ingredient, so I guess its a bad idea.

>>9902417
>Collagen
what brand do you guys use? Amazon's all have less than 5 stars

>>9902660
Oh man I have the same problem. Top layer is straight but the middle is really wavy especially at the roots. My hair is really thick too so it's killer to straighten. The only permanent solution seems to be chemical straightening. I've become so desperate that I'm considering buying a chemical relaxing kit intended for black people. Otherwise some salons offer chemical straightening for all hair types but it's crazy expensive. There are also at-home chemical straighteners for other hair types but they are expensive too and with any at-home kit there's a big risk for damage. ):

>>9902671
Go into a sephora or ulta, 9/10 they'll be happy to help you and you'll get less weird looks than going to a drug store for makeup.

>>9902660
>>9903345
Most people have some variation in hair texture, you guys just have it in a particularly noticeable way. Make sure you condition the wavy bits more if you can, chances are they need it (+ leave in conditioner). For a non-heat fix that you can wear out, try putting a light gel or mousse in when damp and french braiding it so that it all sits in somewhat even waves from the braids, or wear it in buns, braids and other updos.

>>9902671
Just go to there and ask, if you got a problem with a scar, I think it's understandable that you want to cover it no matter what sex you are.

>>9903345
>>9903516

Thanks guys, this is really helpful.
None of my hairdressers ever said anything about it until the one before my last cut and she treated it as though it was abnormal and damaged - she wanted to take more off those lower layers.

But then again, she also cut my hair dry which no one has ever done. None of my family have seen her after that and I managed to land myself an absolute wizard who I hope sticks around.

I'll probably just suck it up and work with it in the meantime now I know that its more common than I originally thought and use braids to my advantage like >>9903516 said.

>>9902671

Guys wearing make up isn't as weird as you think. I had a girly day shopping with a friend and my other half tagged along for part of it. We went to a stand to get a free sample of foundation and we asked for him to get matched so we can help him out for cosplay make up.

If you're worried maybe take a female friend with you who can tell the assistants what you want?

>>9903358
>>9903852
no sephora i know of where i live, but i'll be going to cali this summer so i might use that chance
>>9903924
>female friend
>friend
in that case i'll just man up, but i appreciate the idea and support. then again, i'm still nervous since once i cut my hair i won't have any bangs to cover it up, so i hope no one notices or anything

>>9903946
Doesn't have to be Sephora, any bigger cosmetics franchise could do. Don't worry about it, I don't know how big the scar is but it's possible that other people don't even notice it that often. The "owner" of the face is the one who inspects it the most of all people, no one else does it like you yourself do.

>>9900878
I know you don't wanna ask store assistants for help, but if you go into Ulta or Sephora or a similar makeup store and ask them exactly what you asked us, I promise they'll be able to help you find an easy concealer for your scar, and even something for the wrinkles if you want!

>>9901364
I've had success with Bye Bye Undereye by IT Cosmetics. Its thick with a good coverage and doesn't get smudged away when you go over with your foundation. Works wonders for me, considering I look like someone punched me in the face half the time. If you have some residual purple/grey you can combat by adding a bit of yellow concealer to the area when you blend it out. (You can get cheap yellow concealer from NYX or similar brands)

For those who live in the US, where did you get your eyes measured for contacts and how expensive was it? I don't have any vision issues and just want to get my eyes measured for circle lenses, but the cheapest place I can find is like $80 and a lot of places don't list their prices up front at all. It might just be an expensive service and something I'll have to deal with but I want to know if I'm getting a good deal or not.

>>9903358
>>9903946
Just wait it out and give yourself time to calm down about the whole situation. If you want to dip your toes in, start looking up different brands of cosmetics you are curious about and make a list of stuff you want to ask about. It'll make the process much easier on you and whoever is helping you. It'll be fine pal

>>9902340
>>9902154
;_;
Guess I'll just look like a moron with a mullet for summer.

>>9904167
You don't need your eyes measured for circle lenses.

>>9904605
Yeah you do. You need to know the base curve of your eye or you could scratch your eye.

>clean shave myself
>still have that weird colored patch on my upper lip (you know that thing fred flinstone/homer simpson perma stubble color? except its only on my upper lip in a goatie shape, its fucking awful).

I don't know what to do, I tried nair which literally removed all the tiny hair on my forehead/face but it did NOTHING on my upper lip but burn me up.

Would bleaching work?

Im a guy but obviously anime 99% of all anime characters dont have a shaved moustache mark.

Concealer/makeup is my last resort, I use them but not on my upper lip, that shit is gonna get ruined the moment I try to eat or drink something.

>>9905047
try waxing

>>9905061
>waxing moustache
>as a guy

rather not have irrepairable wounds on my face. I wax my eyebrows frequently but I sure as fuck wont wax that after reading up and seeing youtube videos of these arab motherfuckers thinking its a good idea to do that(and having wounds and scars forever).

men's moustaches/beards are on a different level from other facial hair, especially womens.

Question for anons who have experience with bleaching hair

Since I was like 13 I have been bleaching and dying my hair on and off until basically 1 and a half years ago, when I was growing my hair out from a pixie and really wanted to leave my hair alone to keep it as healthy as possible
I've mostly dyed my hair darker colors (browns and blacks) or unnatural colors like pinks and blues. I've always bleached at home with the help of my mom, and the results have always been good enough for the color I wanted, one time the color I used was too light so it didn't show up, but then I just put a darker color on.

The thing is, I'm really tempted to dye my hair again, either blonde or silver/gray. I think to get the best result I should go to a hair dresser, since I have a specific result in mind. My question is, would it be possible to get it done at a hairdresser, and then do the upkeep myself? Like the roots and stuff. My hair is a medium brown so it gets light pretty fast, and my mom would probably not mind helping out.

I've always avoided going to the hairdresser because of the cost, but I think it's the only option that's relatively safe, so I'm fine with paying a chunk to get it to be good, but I can't afford going back for bleaching every 2-3 months, I just don't have income to be able to afford that

Pic related is what I want, or something similar

Guy here.

Why do I see women use ridiculous amount of foundation and do fine? I use like a fraction of a teaspoons worth of my maxfactor primer/concealer/foundation blend and it covers everything fine.

If I even use a full "squeeze" of the bottle it would literally flood my face and would cake everywhere and I would be so pale I might as well be a fucking geisha.

>>9905116
maybe because a thicker layer results in higher coverage?
>I would be so pale I might as well be a fucking geisha
are you sure you are using a shade that matches your skin?

>>9903946
Dude, no one in Cali will bat an eye at you shopping for makeup! You should definitely take that chance if you're nervous about shopping for it at home. Hell, the sephora I go to in LA has several guys working behind the counter.

>>9905116
They may have worse skin than you. My skin is pretty good except for some random acne scarring, so I just apply some primer on those areas and I'm fine.

Seconding >>9905372 about your shade of foundation, if you look that pale it's probably too light for you

how do i stop my lips from getting dry so easily

i pretty much cant go without chapstick for long at all, and i drink tons of water so that cant be an issue. this is especially a problem when i wear lip make up :( i just get crusty after like an hour.

Hey gulls

So, I've have this angry zit on my chin for the last three nights. I haven't had a pimple like this for probably 6 months, and only very rarely since starting tret. A couple days ago I did a bentonite clay mask, and I think maybe it brought the gunk to the surface since this spot was congested before the mask. Or, it could just be a break out.

So I'm not sure exactly where to go from here--I dont want to pop it since I'm on tret...should I put some more clay on it to dry it out? A hydrocolloid bandaid? BP is too harsh on my skin...should I try tea tree oil? Help me anons ;_;

>>9906374
>tret
sorry, I don't know the meaning of that word
so..why not popping it exactly?
I'd just do it and put some toothpaste on the spot over night.
Also try fasting for a few days in case it is food related.

>>9906380
Tretinoin, a retinoid.

Thanks for the suggestions, but I believe toothpaste is actually really bad for your skin?

>>9906410
The toothpaste is ok for short term use, but it also depends on different skin types.
Drying it out seems to be your best option, popping it will tramatize your skin and cause it to scar.

>>9906374
More clay mask! I like to sleep with it caked just on the spot I'm having trouble with.

>>9905999

Chapstick is good for protecting against losing moisture but is shit for actually giving you moisture. Would recommend something like Fresh lip treatment or laneige lip mask to soften the lips at night. Then go over with chapstick in the morning to retain moisture. Glosses are also your friend. Avoid liquid lipstick at all costs, unless it's one of those liquefied melted lipstick formulas. And get an SPF for lips during summer - chapstick has spf 15 but supergoop has a great lip gloss that's spf 50. I found it for $7 at TJ maxx.

If you feel it's either too expensive or too far away (shipping wise) and can't wait, I cannot vouch for Burt's Bees because it did fuck all for my lips' hydration, but I heard good things about Milani's lip treatment/balm things.

>mfw I couldn't keep up with this because i lost my laneige lip mask and my lips are a dried chapped mess right now

Don't be like me.

>>9905079
Yes, if you want anything silver you have to be taken down to a 0 and you will only get that from a hairdresser, probably with one or two processing sessions. Make sure you use hair masks, I know you probably know this, but I cannot stress it enough. I bleach and dye my own hair constantly and I end up using a ton of product in order to keep up my lighter hair. Use a 20 developer and use a salon quality bleach (I use a packet at Sally beauty that is prismatic and smells like green apple, get the blue undertone), you can find high quality silvers online if you do your research for upkeep. And use blue or purple shampoo to keep the silver even toned

>>9906374
Don't pop it. I like spot treating with glycolic acid for these or salicylic acid - it seems to bring them out faster.

>>9905079
I get what you're saying, anon; I use the tiniest dab of foundation and often end up wasting most of it if I accidentally do a full pump/squeeze.

I imagine that the girls in those videos wear that much ONLY for videos.. It'd be so thick and it would never dry properly. Like stage makeup.

>>9906743
laniege lip mask is dried out in the morning, literally does nothing for me no matter how thicc a layer i add.

>>9906374
Pop it really gently using gloves and/or cotton pads.

>>9901364
i've struggled with permanent purple dark eye circles/bags my whole life and honestly there isn't much to do. try to come to terms with how you look and don't hang out with people who pick on them - most people outside of /cgl/ don't even notice that stuff. stop reaching to change your features, just try to make your face work. this sounds really dramatic lol but anyway, my other advice is

>conceal with the opposite tone of your circles (pic related), i wear yellow concealer and it does make them less noticeable
>don't cake it on because it makes them more baggy and wrinkly
>check for iron deficiency
>sleep

>>9906767
Thanks a bunch anon. I got some good info :) I'm gonna google a bit on the things you told me. I might go and ask a hairdresser for some advice too.

>>9907290
I think you meant to reply to >>9905116 right?

>>9905079
I think maybe, I can't really tell how experienced you are at not screwing up your own hair from what you've posted. Brown is usually relatively easy to get to a light blonde, but I'm not 100% sure you would be able to get it light enough for a silver-grey at home. I had a friend who DIY'd silver from about a level 6/7 base colour with blue-based bleach and the upkeep was fortnightly to 3 weekly touch ups.

>>9908387
I honestly just got done bleaching my own hair so good luck on your endeavors gull! Don't hesitate to ask more questions, I periodically check this thread for replies ^-^

>>9908404
Ahh, now I'm even more tempted to do it :D I hope your hair turned out great anon!

>>9908414
Still in the progress of dying it mint (probably tomorrow), but surprisingly got it down to a good level of blonde for it without a lot of damage :3 excited!

I have really bad bug bites and spots on my legs, is there any way to prevent or get rid of these so I'm not wearing jeans and tights all summer?

>>9908844
Not really unless you want to coat yourself in DEET or picaridin. I even get bitten through tights and jeans.

You can get your yard treated for bugs I guess.

>>9908844
My granny used to tell me to rub some onion on bug bites.

Any recommendations for cruelty free liquid eyeliner? I'm using kat Von D's tattoo liner but since she decided to be dumb,I'm not supporting her anymore

>>9908878
Ahh that sucks, I guess I could drench everything and myself with lavender.

>>9908879
Onions? I have a load spare so I'll try that out, thank you!

>>9908879
NYX has a pretty good liquid eyeliner. Stila also earned back their cruelty-free status a few months ago, so the Stay All Day Liner might be a good choice. I don't know if it's vegan, if that matters to you.

>>9908844
I use Avon bug wipes and benedryl cooling spray religiously

>>9893128
I think overtone is a little overpriced, try out Ion Color Pigments (it's also color depositing conditioner) at Sally Beauty supply.

>>9897413
Ever since taking evening primrose oil and zinc, my acne skin has improved substantially, especially cystic acne. I'm also experimenting with borage oil as it has the same benefits as EPO but much more cost effective.

Update on me bleaching my hair, coloring went well, I trimmed too much off of my hair wtf do I do I feel ugly as fuck

>>9908844
I use an all-natural mosquito repellent called Buzz Away. It uses essential oils and works really well for me. Smells nice though it's a bit greasy.

I have super bad reactions to mosquitos (softball sized hives and bruising that lasts weeks) and that stuff is a life saver.

If I do get bitten, I take an oral anti-inflammatory (naproxen works the best for me), use benadryl spray, and place hot (chamomile) tea bags on my welts. Chamomile is an anti-inflammatory and the heat helps to temporarily stop the itching.

>>9909067
Take prenatal vitamins til it grows back that shit works trust me.

>>9909070
I'm going to a concert this Thursday, is there anything I can do to attempt to save it without use of vitamins or do I need to just cut my hair shorter and take those religiously/wait?

>>9909070
Are you the same anon who recc'd this earlier?

Seriously, stop. Only pregnant people need pre-natals. Stop trying to get gulls to puke, shit themselves, or become constipated - all things that even happen to pregnant ladies trying to take pre-natals.

guy with the scar from before, i still haven't had time to go to the make-up store, but i just wanted to ask how easy it is to accidentally smudge concealer? or does it get all drippy when you start sweating? putting stuff on my face is honestly such a foreign concept that i still have no idea what i'm getting into

>>9909080

Um, prenatals are good for all women. Even if you're not trying to get pregnant, prenatals contain important vitamins like B9 and B12 to maintain your red blood cell levels and some of them contain Vitamin D which all women need to help against osteoperosis. It's a standard general guideline to recommend them to all women of childbearing age, whether or not they actually want kids. Iron tablets get people constipated but that can easily be subverted if you take iron polysaccharide or iron complex pills instead of iron sulfate. If you take a lot of prenatal vitamins, you could possibly get ringing in your ears or nausea/vomiting, but at that point you're taking too much.

>>9909112
>It's a standard general guideline to recommend them to all women of childbearing age

It's standard general guideline for all women to consume 0.4 mg of folic acid daily. In addition to other vital nutrients that any adult woman needs. Pre-natals are specifically for woman who are pregnant, think they're pregnant, or are currently breastfeeding.

Pre-natals are not the same thing as multivitamins blended for women's health. Are you ESL and confused or something?

>>9908879
Christ. I thought she was actually harming animals. She's just a stupid anti vaxxer.

Where can I learn the basic hows and whys of cute makeup? I look a bit like pic related with very very light skin, dark hair, thick eyebrows and dark lips resulting in an innate femme fatale look, but I want to look more cute and soft. I know nothing about makeup and thus honestly find it a bit boring. When searching for cute makeup I just find girls doing their thing and I'm too aesthetically challenged to modify that to my own facial traits. Is there some sort of encyclopedia of cute makeup techniques for dummies? Like I don't know what type of lip makeup or even what colors I should look at and I don't want to waste money and time on experiments without any theoretical knowledge what so ever. The Japanese are pretty good and I have found some how to images but I don't know how applicable it is to light skin.

>>9894221
DA, never steroids in the face unless you know what you're doing. Hydrocortisone (if that's what you've been using) is mild but the backlash from long-term steroid usage can be very severe

>>9900780
I use Eucerin "Sun Fluid Sensitive Protect SPF 50+". I have sensitive skin too but it works well

>>9909205
So generally I'd say it's less about the coloration you have and more about the shape of your eyes and lips. If you have hooded or almond shaped eye you'll look older and more mature and "sexier", so you'll want to round out you're eyes, so instead of a traditional upward cat eyeliner, you'll want to do something either straight or pointing slightly downward and curved up. For eyeshadow, I'd suggested using lighter neutral color in the crease and a shimmer or glitter on the center of the eyelid aligned with your iris and mirrored on the bottom lash line. For the lips, it's a matter of just lighten your lip color, use a soft pink or peach and lightly smudge the edges and gloss on the center I think looks pretty cute. For the brows, I would go for a straighter shape, color doesn't matter, straighter flatter brows look younger and cuter than a high arch, so use a pencil or a brow pomade to fill in your arch a bit. I also think blush makes people look cuter so do a light dusting on your cheeks, and I think subtle highlighter would help as well.
In general I think it's a lot more about the shapes and textures you use on the face instead of coloration, so dewy finishes and leaving mattes just for the eye crease and maybe contouring will help you look cuter.

>>9909129

So thanks for clarifying because it's hilarious you're saying PREnatals were for pregnant women only, because you sort of miss the boat if you only start taking them right at pregnancy. So good on you for correcting that in your next point.

Secondly, I concede that a prenatal vitamin has a whopping 2x the amount of folic acid as a regular women's health vitamin. The thing is though that folic acid is water soluble, meaning that you can't really overdose on folic acid except at ridiculously high (as in 10,000x the recommended amount) as you piss it all out. I'm not sure where you're getting that women throw up, or get constipated, or get diarrhea from a 100% folic acid increase, because you need a lot more folic acid, enough to overcome how much your kidneys can filter through, to actually get any side effects from folic acid overdose. I've literally never heard of a woman getting any of these side effects from folic acid, but from iron, which is why I addressed the iron component of prenatals.

I just got some vitamin E oil, I've never used a face oil before. How do I use it in my routine? My skin type is combo/oily jic.

>>9909068
Thank you so much, summer and autumn must be such a pain when you have allergic reactions to mosquito bites.
I never thought of using chamomile tea bags, genius!

>>9909082
Can you google some of this stuff seriously? You're asking questions about makeup basics which you can find numerous guides to online...

>>9909366
Use it on stuff that needs healing asa spot treatment

>>9908982
NYX has like 20 different liquid liners so I'll go into a store and ask. I think there's one that's a pretty good dupe for what I'm using right now. I'm glad to hear still is CF again,I'm very interested in liquid eyeshadow(no glossier lidstar for me here,yet)Thanks!

>>9909235
Thanks for the advice anon.

>>9909335
Oh, thanks for clarifying you're just an idiotic male who wants all gulls to be prepared for those unexpected babies. Don't worry anon, most women happily abort unexpected fetuses.

Anyway, gulls, don't listen to this asshole unless you want to be sick.

>>9909671

You're levying some really weird conspiratorial shit at me and you're still spouting this nonsense. The point is, it's not the folic acid that will make you sick. I don't know where you're getting I'm trying to make everyone preggers. You're kind of insane for drawing that conclusion. I'm also not hair anon so.

But hey you're not the worst advice I've seen on these threads so you've got that going for you.

>>9909685
Point is that prenatals do shit all for anybody who isn't actively trying to get pregnant. Especially not from a skin/hair/beauty standpoint.

>>9909701
>>9909701

Yup as I said before it's the iron that causes GI issues - a component of most multivitamins, not just prenatals. I actually addressed this earlier.

Again I'm not hair anon but you seem to have this misunderstanding that only prenatals cause GI issues and seem to be under be the impression that anyone who suggests otherwise is secretly a breeder. That's scary and you're insane.

Anyways, does anyone have good dupes for KvD's lolita star studded lipstick? I looked at temptalia and have a few ideas but looking for other suggestions too.

>>9909454
IIRC Nyx Epic Ink is the one that's most similar to KVD.

>>9909706
You're not the anon who said it's standard to recommend prenatals to all women of childbearing age? It's not standard, that's the point. Prenatals aren't healthy for people who aren't planning to get pregnant/pregnant/breastfeeding.

If you're suggesting prenatals to all women, you're either retarded or a breeder. Sorry for assuming the latter rather than the former.

>>9909205
In response to what >>9909235 is saying, I do think there is an element of color that can help turn your makeup more toward the cute/young side. Brown eyeliner & mascara are really big in Japan (more so than in Western countries) specifically because they help make you look cute/young. Even if you have dark hair, a brown shade instead of black can help take away some of the drama from your coloring.

>>9909711

Yes, I will admit that maybe a prenatal isn't the 'best' option for a multivitamin vs a regular health multivitamin, but your reasoning for not taking prenatals vs regular multivitamins was also debunked. Both can cause GI upset, so let's just say we both made mistakes and leave it that instead of you calling me I'm a breeder despite me having an IUD in.

>>9909720
My reasoning for not taking prenatals vs regular multivites was debunked? Where, exactly? Regular vitamins rarely cause GI issues, even ones with iron, because they aren't designed for a body that's growing another life inside of it. Pregnant women who get sick from prenatals are often told to take a regular multivitamin with iron in it. Prenatals are known for causing constipation, nausea, and vomiting - as in, it's extremely common for prenatals to cause such things, even in pregnant women.

>so let's just say we both made mistakes
I'm sorry you can't admit that you're retarded.

>>9909724

Actually, regular multivitamins do, as well as all iron sulfate supplements in this world. But that's fine, continue your fear mongering.

>>9909734
>asserting that a vitamin designed with double the RDA of iron will cause GI issues before a vitamin with less than the full RDA of iron
>fear mongering

Thanks, I'll continue.

>>9909743

Having to twist my words and calling names is a sign that you're doing great! I'll leave you to it - enjoy your back pedaling and generally talking out of your ass.

>>9909768
most embarrassing behavior

Gulls, I don't know what to do. My first meet up with my new comm is coming up soon, but my skin has been flaring up lately.

For almost two months now, I've had clusters of red, swollen bumps on both sides of my neck and along the right side of my chin. It feels different than cystic acne I have had in the past, and it never comes to a head or goes down. They can't be extracted, and the products I've used have just made the tops of them dry up into scabs.

The rest of my skin is fairly clear. Although I have some recurring blackheads on my nose, I haven't even had a noticeable spot on my face in weeks.
Has anyone experienced something similar? I don't have insurance so I can't afford to go to a dermatologist at the moment.

>>9909897
Well first off try to get on insurance asap because it's not good for you to go without medical attention.

Secondly, are these bumps itchy or painful?

>>9909897
New comm? Did you move recently? Think about what's come in contact with that area recently that might have changed--pillowcases, possible change in water (hard vs soft), new conditioner/shampoo. It sounds like it could potentially be an allergic reaction or a rash. Figuring out the root of the problem is going to be your best bet at getting rid of it.

>>9909918
They are somewhat sore, not itchy. Mostly just very raised and red. I also have a terrible tendency to pick at my skin when it's like this, so they've been very hard to leave alone.
I'd love to get insurance but I'm currently between jobs and simply can't afford it at the moment.

>>9909924
I moved about a month before I started breaking out. I've tried to narrow down potential changes or allergens, but little changed and I slowly eliminated things that had. I even started changing my linens twice a week hoping that would help.
I was incredibly stressed when I first broke out, so I figured they were just from that, but I've never had acne stick around like this.

>>9909933
That's very odd. Have you tried any anti-fungal creams? That would be my next recommendation. Clotrimazole can be bought pretty easily from the drug store.

>>9909933
>>9909929
I know it's not ideal but Medicare is easy to sign up for and is a good transition into real insurance. Use it.

As for those bumps, I'm also not sure those are pimples. It sounds like bites or an allergic reaction. Take some benedryl. If it doesn't go down it might just be bites and you might not want to dry them out. Use topical ointment after disinfecting them. I'd spray wherever you're living in down with disinfectant or a bug spray if that is the case.

>>9909944
My third option was going to be this

>>9909929
Hey, do you have long hair? Conditioner can break you out, i notice when I started washing my hair under the facet and not letting conditioner go down my body and face that my skin cleared up.

My hair is low neck/slightly above shoulder length with choppy layers (I'm growing it out from a choppy mushroom pixie). Anyway, I want to get hair extensions (the kind that are boob lenght or a little shorter) because I want to be cute and ladylike and all that shit. Problem is, I have bright coloured hair (silver blue and pale purple) and it fades really fast so I re-do it often at home. I'm worried my extensions will look like shit and not match my hair when it fades.

Also, I have never had extensions before and I have no clue how to take care of them or if I have to do any sort of expensive periodical care (I live far from my hometown and don't have a trusted hairstylist in the city I'm in. Going back to my natural color is not an option.

I really don't want to look like those girls with ratty extensions. Should I just bear it and not get them?

Anons that have gotten hair extensions before: what's your experience? What kind of extensions did you get? Which ones do you recommend? What kind of hair do you have? Is it dyed? Are they worth it?

>>9909950
Are you retarded? Medicare is for old people. Medicaid is for poor people, and unless anon has a kid they likely won't get Medicaid anyway.

>>9909967
You might be better off getting like nice clip in extensions. You dye them once and as long as you know how to achieve about the same color, then you should be fine?
Or if you want a more permanent extensions, mirco link or fusion, using human hair will fade at the same rate so when you redye you just redye the whole head, but both of those options are super damaging, especially to bleached hair.
I think extensions are fun, but often the worn out ratty look comes from synthetic fibers or wearing the extension in for too long and improper care.

>>9909944
I had reas a bit about this but hadn't bought anything for it yet; I will. >>9909960
I actually have short hair that hits below it, but I have always had hair that hit that area. I use sulfate free shampoos and don't use conditioner.
>>9909950
I take allergy medication regularly, but maybe a topical would help? I would actually love to be on Medicare but unfortunately I don't qualify in my state because I'm not working. Getting a job and insurance are top priorities for me.
I'm honestly a little worried because I have a weak immune system as is and I don't want something as small and stupid as this to turn into something worse.

I really appreciate all the advice.

>>9909897
A lot of moisture + tea tree oil has worked for me with a similar situation.

I just want to vent about my stylist.
I've been seeing her for about three years now for bleaching platinum blonde. She does a great job with bleaching but.. she mostly just leaves it yellowy blonde and doesn't tone it how I want at all.
What I'm looking for is more like pic related. Basically what I end up doing is getting toner from Sally's and doing it myself. So I know it's possible to get this color but after asking and asking she just doesn't get it. She says I need to keep coming in and getting bleached more often and then it'll be whiter.
After asking for a long time for whiter hair I started doing it myself with toner. The first time I went back, she noticed I'd put something on it and I was like "yeah, haha I wanted to try something new! I really like the color and how white and silvery it is! Can you get it close to this again?" and she didn't really do it.
The next time I brought in the toners, I didn't want to insult her but I showed her them and said this is what I liked using for white hairand she could use them if she wanted. She just said no we'll use ours and it came out okay, but still not really what I wanted.
This last time, after several more times saying I wanted as white as possible and her telling me to just come in more often it came out super yellow. So I toned it myself, again, this afternoon, missing out on something else I wanted to do, so I'm pretty unhappy.
I think I've found a new lady I want to go to, I just wanted to vent.

>>9910002
Try out a topical, and let us know how it works. Also sorry, I did mean Medicaid (I get the two confused a lot). I hope you find a job soon, and that your skin clears up gull!

>>9911314
Yeesh.. I'm sure you had your reasons for staying with her for three years, but it sounds like she has no idea what she's doing/talking about. Bleached hair gets brassy over time as the toner washes out - But you don't just keep bleaching the lengths over and over and over to get it lighter. That's ridiculous. That's the entire reason toner exists.

You should ideally get the lengths to the correct shade/lightness, then tone it repeatedly and never need to bleach the lengths again, only regrowth.

>>9909897
>>9909933
Is the area that you've moved to much colder/drier than you're used to?

As soon as winter hit here (Australia) this is EXACTLY what I'm experiencing. The only thing that has helped is slathering my face in a thick sleeping pack twice a day.

>>9911358
She wasnt bleaching the whole length each time. But now that I think about it her argument makes less sense. A little bleach washes over the length each time, but not enough to get it white...
I think she just didn't listen and just did whatever color she wanted

>>9911362
Fellow Aussie here.
I was struggling with dry skin this winter until I tried the Cetaphil Daily Advance Ultra Hydrating Lotion. I have sensitive skin and I'm also prone to breakouts/clogged pores but this moisturizer hasn't caused any problems.

>>9911362
It's actually warmer, partially due to seasonal change (cold spring in northern area to warm late spring in a temperate coastal area), and a little more humid. I have sensitive combination skin that is, unfortunately, rather dry and flaky in the winter and slick/slimy with oil and sweat in the summer by nature. My skincare routine had pretty much solved all of my major issues until this.

Also, stopped by the pharmacy and picked up some tea tree oil and an antifungal cream. I'm going to apply it tonight, so hopefully it helps.

Hi gulls, I'm looking for recommendations for makeup that can be worn to a con/in cosplay that's long-lasting. I'm good for eye makeup but I'd love to hear what you guys wear for cosplaying, especially primers and foundations.
For reference I have fair oily/combo skin.

>>9911415
Well I personally use urban decays eyeshadow primer in eden, Too Faced half matte lip primer, tarte pore filling face primer, and urban decays oil slick spray. I'm also oily/combo skin.

>>9911422
Ngl I use concealer as my eye primer but thank you for the recs!

>>9911434
Natty, but I swear by Urban Decay's All Nighter spray. It can make even mediocre products last for ever. For reference, I wear it to sweaty dance shows, and my makeup looks basically the same at the end of the night, where it used to all slide off my face.

>>9911447
Thank you! I have that spray and the Millami make it last spray, I've been using that over the UD for everyday. I should probably use the UD spray for cosplay.

What do you guys use as foundation?
>I use Perricone MD skincare and my skin has never been clearer/nicer so it’s more about colour correction than hiding blemishes

Pale as fuck Brands preferred

>>9911485
Since I'm on a budget I use maybelline fit me matte/poreless and revlon colorstay combo/oily w spf 15. They're not the best by far but for the price they do a great job.

I've been doing winged eyeliner since I was a teenager (I'm thirty now), and I... I'm not sure I'm very good at it.
I'm also tired of doing it. It's such a waste of time. But, I love how it makes my eyes pop.
I almost never get complimented on it which also makes me think I'm not good.
I've been doing it for so long I don't know how to do it another way, it just looks wrong

>>9911581
Well, what do you use? A liquid or pencil? What sort of eyeshape do you have?

>>9911598
Liquid mostly. I've tried tons of different formulas, also gel and other things, I don't think that's the issue. I think just round eyes.

>>9911485
Too faced born this way goes pretty pale

>>9911485
The Face Shop's Ink Lasting foundation. I'm not entirely sure which shade, but it's definitely the best match I've ever found (and super pale.)

I barely use a pea-sized drop for my entire face and it's still perfect coverage.

>>9911604
If it's a habit just try completely different non-winged eyeliner eye looks so you know it's supposed to look different.

I've never used a setting spray before, but I just got pic related with a coupon. A lot of reviews online say that you should apply it after all your makeup is done. Others say apply it before doing your eye makeup because it can make mascara run.

So when the fuck do I use this stuff? I usually do:

- moisturizer, primer, concealer
- do all my eye makeup
- apply a face powder as the last step

I don't know if I should use it before step 2, or after step 3.

>>9911820
Just use it before you do liquid liner or mascara and after powder

>>9911829
Do you mean I should apply it at both stages, or only before doing any eyeliner/mascara because it will make mascara run?

>>9911839
nayrt but I think they mean only before eyeliner/mascara, and not after.

>>9911820
>>9911829
I use this exact spray. Admittedly I don't wear heaps of thick makeup, but my usual order is

>Cheapo silicone primer. Let it dry for a minute.
>Eyeliner, mascara, eyebrows.
>Foundation, blusher.
>Spray sealant.
>Then mascara.

And I only powder later in the day if it starts to oil through.. Never before spray sealant, becaue I find it keeps it in a separate layer and doesn't hold.

So I have the kind of 'oh geez so pale much translucent' skintone that people always go on about in /cgl/.. Except it actually sucks because I look sickly, with hyperpigmentation and flushing patches.
>Proper NEET pale instead of natural pale.

Is there some ingredient out there that helps to thicken skin, or would otherwise even my skintone?
I used to use AHA (12% lactic acid) for acne scarring and it worked well, but I think it made the flushing worse.

>>9912269
I have the same skin tone as you--unhealthy-looking pale skin where every imperfection is extremely noticeable. Retinol can help thicken your skin, while niacinamide can help even it out as far as hyperpigmentation goes. Vitamin C can also help with hyperpigmentation, but IIRC it can't be used together with niacinamide because there's a potential for irritation and flushing, though I think it does depend on the type of Vit C you use. If you're really brave/desperate, you can try microneedling/dermarolling either at-home or with a beautician, and it'll help all of the above.

Good luck! I'm still working on getting fully acne-free before I worry about scarring so I can't speak to the efficiency/relative merits, but all of the above are well-documented ways to combat the issues you're talking about.

>>9897441
Failing so hard you can't recognise a basic half up in a simple elastic. Wow.

gonna buy this pills. are they any good? i want to even out ny noselabial fold a little and to get rid of dryness of my skin.

>>9912465
my nasolabial
fix

>>9912465
I'm guessing this is a JP collagen supplement?

>tfw my meds gave me cystic acne but I can’t stop using them
It is a bad feel.

>>9912469
i absolutely forgot to write the name! its dhc collagen pills.

>>9911829
>>9911847
>>9912249
Reporting back gulls, did my first experiment this morning. My allergies woke me up at 2:30 AM and I had hours to kill before work so I watched a ton of vids on YT and opted to go suuuper like on the spray my first time.

I did my routine as normal, then misted and walked-through the primer a few times to get all areas of my face. It didn't make my eyeliner or mascara run at all.

Figured I'd try it out without changing my routine at all, since if my makeup got messed up I still had plenty of time to re-do it before work. Thanks allergies!

>>9912625
*suuuper LIGHT

sage for spelling error and runny nose

>>9911504
>>9911485
Seconding The Revlon ColorStay. I know everyone likes the Maybelline Fit Me but it never worked well with my skin. It always clung to any not-perfectly-smooth patches on my face and in my opinion didn't have as good of coverage as the Revlon. It also didn't stay on my oily face very well.

>>9911373
Maybe she thought she knew best and just thought you looked better with yellower blonde.

>>9897441
definitely a dude

This is one retinol/retinoid question I can't find a straight answer to:

Is it worth using if I'm already young and don't have wrinkles?

It seems to be a treatment, not a preventative? I already use lactic acid and Vitamin C.

>>9915141
I've been using some serum with retinol plus a moisturizing cream with hyaloronic acid, and I've noticed pretty significant results

I thought it was complete bullshit before.

Keep in mind they aren't miracle creams, so you have to keep using them to keep your fine lines from coming back.

>>9915169
Yeah.. I trust that they do work, I'm just not sure if it's necessary for me right now, or what the long-term effects might be. (ie. will speeding up cell turnover now, when it's already fast, fuck me up when I'm 60 and my telomeres are basically gone?)

I currently use 10% water-dilute lactic acid and a hyaluronic acid serum and emulsion, and my skin is really plump with no fine lines, etc at 24. I guess it's an 'if it isn't broken, don't fix it.' situation.

>>9915141
>>9915173
Pretty sure sun protection is more important for you than retinol.

any tips for dyeing your own hair? I've tried abou three times now, but everytime I somehow manage to fuck up the back part, and it ends up being closer to my own hair than the front parts, which have been dyed properly, I suppose.
what am I doing wrong?

>>9915535
Are you doing the front first? It seems like you need to do it faster, or leave it in longer. Maybe ask someone to give you a hand?

>>9915586
I always leave it in for as long as the instructions say (usually 30 minutes), sometimes even a bit longer just to be sure.
the last time I asked someone to help me (my bf), he didn't do it properly either and the back part was still less colored than the front, which I did myself.
what exactly do you mean by "doing it faster"?

>>9915613
30 minutes hasn't ever cut it for me. I leave the dye in overnight (use a showercap or saranwrap) and have had good, even results.

Female, currently trying to grow out a pixie cut in my natural hair after a long time of dying/bleaching/hating it. I‘m used to wearing wigs for Lolita, but want to buy a human hair wig for work etc. that doesn’t look plastic/fake, anything to watch out for when buying one?

Does anyone here buy the sephora beauty box?

>>9915535
What dye are you using? Unless you're using a semipermanent like Special Effects I wouldn't do the leave in overnight thing >>9915629 as you could end up with a chemical haircut if it's a box dye...

>>9909701
I'm a female who takes prenatals as they've been the most helpful for growing my hair and nails. Don't have any days I'm feeling ill
Plus I like the taste of the gummies more than regular womens vitamin gummies.
Don't think I'm dying

>>9915613
Nayrt, but if you apply your dye too slowly in the front part, then apply the back part last, the part in the back is not exposed to the dye for as much time as the front part. I bleach my hair so I usually have to divide it into 3 parts and dye section 1/3, let it sit, then rinse out that section. Then I repeat with 2/3 and 3/3. I'm not fast enough to dye it all in one go. it turns out splotchy and uneven.

What type of hair do you have? What type of dye are you using?

>>9915743
I'm using a permanent dye, L'oreal Preference in 3.16 deep purple, using it on light-medium brown hair.

>>9916092
Definitely don't leave that in overnight then! I would section into 8 parts - do a middle part, then split them front/back and top/bottom. Then start application from the back first moving systematically towards the front. Use an applicator brush, not just the shitty nozzle thing that comes with the bottle. Also realise that the end colour on the bottle is like the "perfect result" over light blonde hair and if you really want purple hair, you're better to bleach then apply a semipermanent like Special Effects or Directions. You could also try putting it over your box dye colour.

>>9916103
I was already using a brush instead of the nozzle, I really don't understand how the manufacturer expects me to use that thing. when I let my bf do it, he may have not used enough dye, because the parts he thought he put too much dye on, ended up fine.
I had already realised that the "result color" on the package was complete bonkers, they didn't differ much between light and dark base colors. It came out a bit darker than I expected, but I actually kind of like it. I might try using a different kind of dye in the future, like the ones you named.
thank you for your reply!

This is going to sounds crazy, but I'm allergic to the tap water where I live.

The water is really hard, I have eczema and for the first time in my life I'm getting it all over my face, mainly cheeks and nose. I've been washing my face with filtered water and doing my skin routine and moisturising twice a day and it's slowly going away if I'm consistent BUT my face is now so dry when I wear foundation to tone down the redness it flakes up on my dry areas.

Is there a particular primer that would stop my skin from making the foundation flaky? Is there a better body butter or moisturiser that will stop my skin being so dry? I've been using liquid foundations but is there a better product for dry skin?
Any help appreciated!

>>9916224
Possibly a hydrating primer? I use Elf's hydrating primer and it's ok if you're on a budget. I haven't had the chance of trying out other ones.

My husband also had eczema on his face (eyelids and in and around ears) and I have eczema on my hands sometimes. Mine is not nearly as bad as it was when I was younger (had it all over my hands and arms), but whenever our eczema flares up, we have prescription hydrocortisone cream and that clears it up in a few days.

I highly recommend seeing a dermatologist for cream if you haven't, it really helps if you put it on 3 times a day. There are some lotions that are specifically for eczema/dry skin that you could find in your local drug store as well- try to use lotions that don't have any perfumes/scents in them, I found that ones with strong scents to be highly irritating on skin with eczema

>>9915535
Had to come back to this, are you using semi permanent or dye that‘s made up of developer + tint?
Because if so your developer might not be strong enough. If it‘s box dye try to find the same shade in a tint and find a developer that‘s strong enough. Don‘t leave it in overnight, if it got peroxide in it, you can fry it all off at the roots.

>>9892555
Yes. Nothing like trying return to a natural blonde after doing a red/brown dye job. I was LeeLoo orange for weeks.

>>9916224
try an overnight oil anon, sounds like your skin needs some deep moisturizing so i think itd help. if its really bad apply it day / night, i use shea moisture's overnight oil and its pretty decent and stopped my flaking without making me break out.

also a moisturizing primer or switching from foundation to a tinted moisturizer or bb cream could help.

>>9893003
Whats your face shape? Certain hair cuts, especially bangs, look best with certain face shapes.

https://www.ogleschool.edu/blog/bangs-face-shape/

Oval or square would be best. Heart can get away with it with some modifications.

>>9893128
Get a color depositing dye in the color you want that matches your undertone (warm, neutral or ash), and only use 10 vol with it. Ion's intensive shine demi line is great. I would suggest applying it like a balayage so it doesn't look flat.

>>9916224
You need to get your eczema under control before you fuss about foundation. When mine starts up bad, it's moisturiser 4+ times a day and occlusive moisturizers over 1% hydrocortisone cream at night. Having foundation on top of a broken skin barrier will make the eczena keep flaring because the skin is open and therefore more sensitive to stuff if doesn't usually react to.

>>9894423
I agree with the top routine, but setting spray
and primer should be a necessity! Nobody really wants cakey/runny make-up.

I have big crater acne scarring and big pores. Is there anything i can ise to fill it in?