/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9917156
>tfw got my Mom hooked on Dollywink eyeliner

feels good gulls

About 2 months ago I started making and doing a yogurt and oatmeal mask every morning, and my skin has never felt better! My biggest issues are blackheads (oily t zone), dry/flaky and excess dead skin (cheeks), the occasional whitehead, and redness. My skin felt brighter, lighter, softer, and more even after doing it once. After two weeks, almost all of my acne was gone. My makeup applies much more easily and doesn't seem to settle into lines as much either.
I have sensitive skin and this has been a godsend to me, but obviously beware if you have milk allergies or anything.
Mix two big spoonfuls of plain, full fat yogurt with a Tbsp. or so of finely ground oatmeal, and then let it sit for 10 minutes. Apply thickly and wait for 15-20 minutes before wiping off the excess. Then wash your face with warm water and a sponge/cloth, gently exfoliating as you go.
You can also add other things to it, like honey or turmeric.

what's a good light pink lip that is durable and won't make such an obvious lip line? i was thinking a tint with a gloss over it

hey! so i have eyelids, but i wanted to know, how could i create puffy eyes withought tape? trying to go for the cute young look. I recently started cosplaying but i think im alright for my age. sorry 2 bother!

>>9917841
loreal miss manga

>>9917481
A tinted lipbalm maybe? Or a sheer lipstick. Just so you don't have to use 2 different products

>>9917481
I do a glossy balm as a first layer and add a bit of lip crayon in the middle. Then I just rub my lips together to blur it out. It’s easy as hell and looks the same (although it does require regular reapplication).

Ok so I'm getting sick of acne breakouts and seemingly never ending blackheads (especially on forehead and nose). I would really just love clear skin all the time because my foundation looks like crap with all the acne bumps on my forehead. Any advice on where to start for a skincare regimen is greatly appreciated! I have never had an actual skincare routine before, only washing my face with whatever face wash my mom stocked in the bathroom, so this is all kind of new to me. I don't have a budget and don't mind buying high end stuff if it'll work (I need more Sephora points anyway).

I have mostly dry skin, but I think my T zone is oily because it certainly feels so, and my forehead and nose are where my blackheads and acne are. (I get NO acne anywhere else, maybe my hairline sometimes but that's about it.) I know this is a lot to ask for for product recommendations but I trust gulls over a million Google articles pointing me in different directions and I would greatly appreciate it!

>>9918871
So with skincare, start with gentle cleanser and moisturizer even for the oily bits and add in spot treatment as you go. Most cleanser that says it will help acne is a meme, usually it's the stuff that is staying on your skin afterwards that helps. Skincare is YMMV which is why it's important to start with just a couple things and add in slowly so you know what stuff your skin reacts to and what helps it. Some people just need to clean, moisturize and spot treat and others need a multi step complex regime.

Start might be:
Cetaphil gentle cleanser (not the oily skin one)
Pure aloe vera gel to moisturize the oily bits, cetaphil or cerave to moisturize dry bits
Benzac or crystaderm to spot treat

Then after two weeks you could add in a BHA (salicylic acid) liquid or gel such as cosrx or Paula's choice to the oily bits if you were seeing no change, as this is often helpful for blackheads.
Also look up sebaceous filaments just in case that is what some of your "blackheads" are

>>9918871
Start with a gentle cleanser, toner, and a moisturizer for daily use. A clay mask, a hydrating mask, and an exfoliator for weekly use. I use The Body Shop's tea tree series for all but moisturizer and hydrating mask which I just get nice non comedogenic ones + sheet masks from my drugstore since I run out of these fast. Moisturizing is extremely important, please don't skip it because I've seen a lot of people do since their skin is already oily. If you moisturize well it will stop getting oily and hence it won't break out.
If you're not on birth control, consider going on birth control aswell because it ended all my cystic adult acne though it takes time to work (2 and a half months for me). I used to break out on my nose, cheeks and back and I pretty much get nothing now since I started save for a few zits near my period.

>>9918871
Also forgot to add, don't overdo with spot treating + clay masks and if anything gives you a burning sensation on you skin it's a no no, this was a mistake I used to do a lot because I thought burning means it's working. It doesn't.

Also get rid of any magnifying mirrors you have. It's a good step in fussing over your skin and stopping picking and popping if you do it since a lot of things that show in them are practically invisible to the regular sight and popping really does aggravate acne a lot.

>>9918891
are you sure it was the BC and not something else?

>>9918902
100% sure, I've been on the same rountine for a year and it did help with whiteheads but never with cysts. It's not a magic cure, you need to stick with it once you start and it does need time to work as I said - I heard some people start seeing results at 3-4 months, I was on the luckier with 2. Pic related, both on the exact same rountine, second after 2 months on Yaz

>>9918902
Seconding the BC, cleared up my skin too in a few months of use.

How do you gulls pick haircuts? My hair grew out of a pixie cut and is shoulder length now, but I really want to get it cut into an actual style. How do I find something that suits me without using the normal face shape guides? They seem to go fo creatingr an oval shape rather than the round and heart shaped faces that look cute in j-fash.

>>9917481
Any lipstick that's not matte or heavy will work if you apply it in thin layers using your finger.
>>9918871
The other anons are giving good advice, just remember to add one product at a time, starting from literally nothing except a non acne-causing oil, like almond oil. It's tempting to jump in head first, but your skin may be more sensitive than you think.

Lower lash tips, tricks, recommendations? I love the look, but the cheap ones I bought on eBay are awful. I'm not sure if I am wearing them wrong or if I just need better lashes.

I have this shadow on my upper lip that I'm really self-conscious about. I go over it with a razor, it's really hit and miss. What's the best way to get rid of it without waxing? And what causes this in a female? Hormones, bad diet, genetics?

Do you consider wishtrend expensive? I was eyeing a cream and it was 25+$ in there and about 15$ in yesstyle. Any other good Korean beauty suppliers? I know Wishtrend,Glowrecipe,Yesstyle and idk if bellogirl is still active(bought from her years ago)

>>9919021
Try using facial bleach, I’ve been using it for years. The sally Hansen brand

>>9919029
Different Anon here, but I just started using bleaching cream for my lip fuzz and while I'm happy about the results the product really stung my skin when I used it.
Is it normal? I'd like to use it on my legs but I'm afraid it's going to fuck up my skin.

>>9919003
Without knowing which ones your buying Helping is a bit difficult. Typically I use something like these and trimming to fit the eyeshape your going for is necessary. You could also try picking up lash tweezers to help you get as close as possible to your lash line natural or created. If getting them to stay in place as a whole band is hard try cutting them into sections.

>>9919034
That happened to me years ago too, I think it’s normal. What I do is put less powder than they say (I actually just mix the amount by eye now) and wait a little longer, and reapply what’s when it falls off. but the reason why it stings is there is a little too much powder in the ratio. Also after I wait, I rinse it off with cold water and mild soap for 15-20 seconds and pat dry.

>>9919034
Yes, the skin there is more sensitive. If your bleaching cream isn't intended for facial use the mixture might be too strong

>>9919021
A little bit of lip fuzz is actually normal for women even with normal hormones etc. Genetics determines the shade of your hair and skin so women with dark hair/light skin get more noticeable shadow due to the contrast, or women with thicker hair. Everyone has facial fuzz. If you have an actual mo' though - that could be a sign of fucked up hormones like PCOS, so you might want to try on either BC or spiro.

>>9919034
I like doing what >>9919074 says but don't reapply again right after, it may not sting the first time but it can a bit the second time because the skin is more sensitive. I'd wait a day to reapply again, then you should be good to go.

>>9919003
Depending on your eye shape, you might have to pre-curl the lash band a bit so they fit your eyes better. Also start with something more subtle and fairly short, maybe even just the outer half. It's really easy to mess up the balance with lower lashes.

What color should I dye my hair to get green out? I made a big mistake

>>9921177
Is it a faded green, accidental green, or did you mean to go green but it looks shit?
Red tones cancel out green but you'll get brown hair most of the time. If you want a different unnatural colour, a dark purple might work nicely

>>9921180
I dyed it green and it looked bad so I put blue over it now it's fading and looks like shit. I normally use warm tone pinks, but I got convinced to go with green. I got too excited and ended up with piss-green hair

>>9921188
If you used permanent/demi dye/gloss, use Color oops to get it out (I had green hair from a bad dye job, this took me back to a very yellow untoned blonde)

If it’s manic panic or a direct dye like it use suave clarifying shampoo. Lather up throw a shower cap on and chill for an hour. Heating helps. Repeat as necessary. I’ve done this plenty of times and it will get you back to your starter blonde. Will dry you out obv cus it’s clarifying so condition accordingly.

>>9921188
Head and shoulders as much out as possible then go to a plum/pink purple.

i have eczema on face and scalp any products u guys can recommend? my skin is getting fairly clear bc crazy diett,, just want to go clear up the rest

>>9921251
Not sure for scalp, but I had very persistent dry patches on my face (skin is pretty clear otherwise) and the only thing that worked was urea cream. Before that, face masks worked well, but the effects were unfortunately pretty temporary. I used MBD and Papa Recipe's masks.

>>9921254
have u tried stuff w/ colloidal oatmeal like aveeno? what brand of urea cream or r they all the same

>>9921261
Yeah, I use aveeno as my basic moisturizer. It's okay for the rest of my face, but not enough for my flaky patches. I got urea 40 cream prescribed, not sure if they offer it over the counter. I'm pretty sure they're all similar regardless of brand though since urea is urea.

>>9921251
Quickest way to get it to clear up is using hydrocortisone cream.

>>9921318
never again
i overdid that shit and i got rss, it was hell

>>9921319
Well that's why you don't overdo it. My derm has always told me twice a day for 5 days then give your skin a break for at least 2, even if you're still flaring up. And obviously moisturiser is still more important overall. My skin doesn't like Aveeno (I get breakouts) but it really likes steam cream, which I got as a gift and really thought wouldn't work because it's quite scented.

>>9917156
Has anyone had experience using Clindamycin?
I got some by itself but I read you're supposed to mix it with benzoyl peroxide.

>>9921386
yea i was an idiot, in my case i dont think i need it anymore..
not even using anything rn except a really mild cleanser nd vco

>>9921577
Works really well for me.

I’m using Duac which is a pre-mixed combination of clindamicyn and benzoyl peroxide.

I recommend trying clindamicyn out on its own for a week or two to see how well your skin reacts to it, and then get a BP-clindamycin combo because the latter does tend to burn and irritate the skin at first.

>>9921188
This is going to sound strange, but have you already tried ketchup?

I'm going to try wearing false lashes for the first time for cosplay, what tips/steps do I need to know? I have ardell wispies if that makes any difference.

How do you use a brush like this with foundation? I'm so used to buffing-type brushes that I can't imagine applying foundation with this.

>>9923765

yeah i don't like that type of brush either but it's workable. I usually like 'painting on' small strokes in thin layers with this type of brush, then spread it out with a sponge. But if you have the brush only, then I'd use patting out motions rather than brush like motions to spread it more evenly without streak marks. I prefer using these brushes for concealer as well rather than foundation.

>>9923767
Yeah that makes sense. We live in a great time for applicators/brushes etc, what did I do before my RT sponges? Lol

>>9923789

RT sponges are the shit. But yeah, haha, now I just realised what I said is kind of nuts - using two applicators for one product. But the combo results in a nice 'better than your skin' application, would recommend 10/10.

Do you guys think the butter collection/palette will ever be in stock again?

What are good foundations or concealers for covering up scars? Not just acne scars, but deep scars that had stitches at one point.

>tfw not even 21 and i can already see little wrinkles coming from the bottom of my nose
what can i do to actually fix this instead of just hiding it? they're really fine unless i'm laughing or something so they just end up looking like small discolored trails on my skin and i don't want to end up looking like a granny in ten more years
>>9925798
i don't have deep scars or know a good concealer for it, but i'm going to go ask the ladies at the make-up store for help with mine today so i kinda feel you, gl with that anon

>>9925798
Dermablend

>>9925798
seconding >>9926540

My Mom used to work at a dermablend counter for many years, and she would tell me about all these brides who would come to her counter to get tattoos and scars covered up. She said the stuff really worked and covers anything, but you have to use every item in the steps and make sure you get matched properly.

Find a dermablend counter (check department stores in high-end malls) and take the time to get matched to the right shades.

>>9926504
Do you use an anti-wrinkle moisturizer already? If not, start using one daily, at night and in the morning.

>>9926504
Moisturize, retinol, and sunscreen

I have always had hollow eyes and don’t know what would be the best way to cover them. I look always tired and sick. I will get fillers at some point, but want to avoid them for now since my little sister has the same kind of eyes (and she’s a self-conscious teenager) Is there any magical concealer tricks or am I fucked? My undereyes look hollow even when I try to cover them with makeup, just less purple. At this point I have pretty much lost all my hope and just want to vent about it here.

>>9926612
do you put on concealer like left or right in pic related? i used to always shove concealer kinda all over my undereye area in the hopes of brightening it (like on the left), since i also have very hollow eyes. then i started putting it ONLY in the hollow (on right) and blending it carefully so none goes below that hollow line, it sort of tricks the eye. I find that if I go over the line I instantly look more tired and the hollows look worse. I also always take a highlighter and highlight the inner corners of my eyes liberally, putting blush on the high parts of your cheek will help also. it's all about pulling forward sunken areas and pushing back the cheeks.

colour correcting might also help, like if you have purple bags then use a more yellowish concealer.

>mfw I actually ended up getting my scar burned off instead of wasting my time with make up
Never felt so confident in my life desu.
>>9926603
How do I know what to use as moisturizer? Do I just slap on some cocoa butter after each time I wash my face? Any suggestions for retinol products that are on the lower price end?

Requesting styling ideas for curly hair, I have no idea what I'm doing.

>>9926782
You'll want an anti-wrinkle moisturizer, ideally with sunscreen. Mario Badesco makes some anti-wrinkle creams with peptides and amino acids that are not too pricey, around $20. Don't be afraid to buy stuff labeled for "mature skin" or older women. I've been using products meant for older skin since I was 15 and I think it's been a good investment for my skin.

Hey gulls, I have two questions; one being more open-ended I guess. Sorry for blog post I guess.

1. How do I get started with learning to style my hair? I was raised in an environment that sort of discouraged learning it and now that I have the initiative I'm worried I lack the hand-eye coordination for it that I should've developed. This is probably pretty pathetic but I managed to braid my hair and found it a major achievement. Are youtube tutorials a good place to start for an absolute idiot newbie? Any recs?

2. Any recommendations for brown mascara? As I'm getting into makeup as well I realized I like the softer look as opposed to straight black.

>>9921577
I used this by itself when I was a very acne-prone teenager, it worked alright but didn't solve everything. Cut down on the really big cystic acne significantly.

>>9927054
Youtube is great. Look for videos where people are doing it themselves, and look for people with similar hair to you. I like cute girls hairstyles for ideas but very often they have another person helping them do their hair. I have a friend who has had short hair her whole life and is just learning to style it after growing it out, it's never too late. Start with doing styles that are on the side of your head so you can see what you're doing!

>>9927054
I can recommend some of my favorite mascaras that come in brown:

Maybelline Lash Sensational
Covergirl So Lashy
Maybelline Voluminous Butterfly
Too Faced Better Than Sex (bit pricier than the above)

I've been asked if I'm wearing falsies when wearing all three of the above, so if a natural look is what you want maybe those aren't good options.

>>9926782
You can get moisturizers that contain retinol (neutrogena does one).
I use a prescription retinoid (retin A), and cerave p.m.

I fucked up big time today.
Went for a bike ride to tone up my legs just a little more before a con coming up, but because it was so hot took off my shirt and just rode in my sports bra. Well I come home and notice a full on sunburn developed. I knew I should have brought my sunblock with me. Luckily I had my face covered and away from sun but that makes it worse because it’s so uneven and only my arms and back are burned and like 5 shades different.
how the hell do you remove a tan and fix a sunburn or at least remove the pain sooner. It actually hurts.
I have a con in 3 weeks where I’ll have my arms out. pls help senpai

>>9927054
Anon, this might sound stupid but it might even help you develop a feel for how styling hair works.
Get a fake styling head like student hairdressers use or A wig block and a cheap wig.
It’s hard to learn how to do stuff on yourself but by doing it on someone else or on something like that you’ll at least be able to take some trial and error and get a feel for what “feels” right when you’re doing it on your own head.
For complex styles and doing it on your own self if you’re still not sure get 2 mirrors put one in front of you and one behind you and then you can at least see what’s going on back there.
I feel you though I’ve never been good at doing my own hair but by practicing on wigs and then also using the mirrors trick I’ve been able to get a little further on my own.

Also for your second reccomendation, I liked Dolly Winks brown mascara but not sure if they even make it anymore? I haven’t used it in a long time.

How does one fix uneven skin?

I have it, in terms of both the texture and color of my skin. I have patchy redness in my skin (had it most of my life) and it makes shade matching foundations really tricky.

Even if I get a good shade of foundation, it never looks good on me because of my skin texture. When I feel my skin with my fingers it feels rough. I try not to over exfoliate (I do it once maaaaaybe twice a week) but without it my skin feels rough.

So gulls, what can I do/use for:
>redness in my skin
>uneven texture

I just wanna be able to put on foundation sometimes without it looking horrible :(

>>9926612
If you’re under eyes is purple first Color correct it by using a peachy-orange concealer. Then use the skin tone concealer one shade lighter than your skin on top ,after you blended in the first one ofc, set it with a powder for it to last. Some people use a white concealer under their eyes but I haven’t really liked the results when I did it.
I’ve also got pretty sunken eyes so I look tired naturally too but so far that’s the best I’ve been able to get with just makeup.

>>9927926
Anon I’d try to take care of the texture first before the colouring as rosacea can be Color corrected away most of the time.
For the rough texture, is it because your skin is dry and flaky or just bumpy like keratosis?

>>9926504
Snail slime cream. From what I been told it really helps reverse some fine lines as long as they aren’t too developed yet.
Good ingredients you want for anti wrinkle type skincare is collagen, alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic acid, retinol, peptides and snail slime. If it has any or a combo of these in a high enough amount it’s more likely to be good than just whatever is labeled as “anti-wrinkle”.

>>9923695
If your a newbie look up some videos first (ones where they actually zoom in on the eye to show you close up) and practice a lot with a crappy pair before you do the ones you actually want to wear. If you can’t get them to stick down cut the band in half or into 3 and apply in 2 or 3 parts. that reduces the risk of having one side pop up off your eye. this helped me a lot when I was new to lashes. Good lashes will have a flexible band that’s not stiff or thick, so that’s something to watch for when buying.
Blend them in with your natural lashes by curling them with a curler together and then applying mascara through both.
You can also reuse lashes once your done take them off and soak them in a glass of warm water with some soap in it. I went through lashes so quickly when I started because I wasn’t aware you could even do that it just didn’t even come across my head.
Also bend the lashes into a circular shape to match your eye curve when you first take it out of the package and when putting on glue let the glue get tacky before putting it on your eye, so apply glue and let it sit there for about 30 seconds before putting it on the eye.

>>9918997
Bring some styles you like to your hairdresser and tell them you want to make your face shape more heart shaped looking and ask which of these would be best for that. They’re supposed to know about face shapes and how to correct them into an oval but I assume that should also tell them enough about how to amp up a heart shape as well if they’re a good stylist.
I think things with bangs and layers framing around your chin inward will be best to get a heart shape look but that’s assuming you have an oval shape face. You might have to contour your chin if you want to completely change you face shape as hair alone might not do it if you have a shape like a square or something.

>>9927928
more dry and flaky, I think.

>>9921188
I've had blue and green hair for ages, it always faded to this ugly ass light grey-green shade until I recently dyed it with Directions' Plum. It stayed a vibrant purple for a while till it started fading.. To a vibrant blue. Friends keep asking if im just refreshing the blue on the regular but nope, its been vibrant blue for a couple months now after all the purple washed off. I haven't tried to strip it off yet but yeah, if you are looking into keeping blue tones, go for a blue-based shade of purple.

>>9927921
put aloe gel on asap and keep the skin moisturized. after a few days, exfoliate

Has anyone had experience with perioral dermatitis? The area around my lips has been red and itchy and dry for over a month now. Initially I thought it was just a passing thing and it'd go away naturally, but now I'm seriously at a loss. I haven't had any big lifestyle or diet changes that I can think of, and it's only around my lips so I don't want to think it's one of my skincare or makeup products, especially since I haven't put anything on my lips besides lip balm (and it soothes the itching so not sure if it's something in that either).

Should I see a dermatologist or allergist first? I've looked up local derm listings but they seem the buy-our-product types rather than legit doctors. I hope my insurance can cover it...

>>9927952
While I agree that directions Plum fades blue, it will later fade green because of the bleached blond. So it may not help the anon who is trying to get away from the green.

So my hair is rather dry and frizzy at times. How the fuck can I fix this? I douse my hair with argan oil and some frizz taming spray after I shower but after maybe an hour it'll just poof out. I use argan oil products right now, is there anything else I can do? I was told to braid my hair but I suck ass at braiding.

Any recommendations on a tinted sunscreen? Currently using neutrogena's Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 as my physical sunscreen but I'm getting tired of looking like a ghost. I've heard good things about elta MD and la roche-posay

>>9928629
All dye eventually fades, I just mentioned it because my hair is still really blue after a solid 2 months (and I've been treating it like crap, no color-lasting shampoos, no dye refreshments, etc, in case anon did want to keep the blue color longer.
Unless anon puts in the effort and care to bleach their hair to silver beforehand, blue will always fade to that ugly green, I just mentioned how I personally keep it blue for longer. I've had blue hair for 2 years straight before and it has never lasted this long.

>>9928643
I'm not sure if it will work for you, but I've been applying a little bit of conditioner on my hair after i shower and leaving it in. It's really helped a lot with frizzyness. I have thick curly hair, so if you have straighter hair it may make it look greasy.

Anon with the terrible, never-healing acne(?) on her neck from the last thread here...

Neither tea tree oil nor a proper antifungal cream worked. The spots are still there, there's even one more now.
Something did come out of one of them the other day, so I slapped hydrocolloid patches on it and the others. Those also seemingly did nothing. The two that have broken open won't seem to heal.
My boyfriend thinks they're probably from chronic stress, but I've noticed swollen lymph nodes in my underarms when the spots are most swollen and tender. At this point I've pretty much resigned myself to hiding in my house until I die of a flesh eating bacteria.

Any idea how to hide these without irritating them more? I've tried to keep my hair up and away from the area and not wear anything like makeup or turtlenecks, but I also don't want to walk around looking like this.

>>9929035
Have you been to a doctor or dermatologist? This sounds like something a bit beyond the knowledge of some weeb girls on a mongolian basket weaving fourm

>>9929055
No insurance since I'm poor as fuck and American. Don't qualify for medicaid in my state either.
I'm only asking for ways to hide it or make it less noticeable, not medical advice.

>>9919021
Nooo! Do NOT keep shaving it! Shaving causes the hairs to grow back in at a different angle which will make it appear thicker in the long run. Wax it if it’s really bad, otherwise use bleach suitable for eyelashes/brows. Sally Hansen does one.

As for the cause it could be anything. Are you dieting/naturally very thin? Some girls get thin downy hair on their face and torso when they go into ketosis.

>>9929035
Tried antiseptic (not antibacterial) creams/washes?

Any recommendations for a good Korean moisturizer sunscreen? Bonus points if compatible with oily skin.

I really want to start wearing sleeveless dresses, but I have incredibly ugly and dark underarm/pits.
I have tried many "whitening" deodorants and DIY methods to see if I can get rid of the dark, but it feels to me like they're getting even darker.

>>9930590
I've found that infrequent underarm shaving (I tend to wear long sleeved shirts a lot) and switching to natural deodorants has helped my pits lighten up. I think it's the irritation from the blade + the movement of your arms against the freshly shaved areas that causes it, so perhaps try switching to a cream (Magic Shave is fantastic) and seeing if that helps.

>>9929035
Swollen lymph nodes = SEE DOCTOR. NOW.
Source: Am RN

Requesting (eyeshadow) palette recommendation for jfashion.

I took a look at sephora, but they're pushing this UD Born to Run palette and I honestly it seems too dark to work with sweet lolita. All I have at the moment is a couple of Majolica Majorca quads, I'm getting bored of the couple of looks I can make with them.

any essential hair care products?

>>9930808
Etude House has palettes with some nice colours but the range in each palette is pretty limited. I'd recommend something like their Peach Farm or Play Color Eyes for a youthful and bright look though.

If you're looking for a variety of bright colours you can look at Sugarpill, but they sell eyeshadows in singles and making a "pro-palette" gets quite expensive.

Any 4th of July sales that are worth it?

I have a few stupid questions, I apologize.
I've been plucking nose hairs lately because I hate looking upwards in the mirror and seeing a bunch of black hairs in my nostrils. Is this bad, does anyone else do it? It doesn't hurt but it makes me sneeze. It's quite satisfying.
I tried using corn starch as a dry shampoo. It left my hair looking dusty even though I'm blonde. Is it a bad idea to use it as a regular shampoo? Put it on, brush it in, then shower. Will it clog my shower or anything? I think it might be less damaging than shampoo is, and my hair gets greasy quickly, especially my bangs. I don't want to use shampoo every single day but walking around with greasy bangs makes me want to kms, and the dry shampoo I tried does nothing.
I am a christmas cake and am getting fine smile lines in the past year. Despite using all of the moisturizer 24/7, sun protection, healthy-ish diet, and even retinol serum. Is there anything that can stop/reverse this bullshit?
>>9927931
Thank you. I have snail gel, guess I'll start using it daily. Need to make another amazon order soon I guess. Feels bad, just spent $150 on lingerie and misc items there a few days ago. Buying some collagen and a real safety razor (tired of cheap disposable ones that leave me all bumpy) and some other goodies.
>>9929988
I've been using this and really like it.
Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk SPF50+ / PA+++

>>9930808
What colors do you mostly wear? The Anastasia MR is a good one if you wear more neutral/white/pink/red

>>9929081
This is how you Americans end up getting something even more expensive to treat

I understand if you live in butt fuck nowhere. But if you're in a city, my suggestion would be to look up clinics that offer a sliding scale or go to a student clinic at a university.

>>9928643
Have you tried putting coconut oil in it while you're showering/doing a hair mask?

>>9931121
Please don't pluck your nose hairs, anon. It's a great way to get an infected hair follicle in your nose. Just buy some of those little cosmetic scissors (or a designated nose trimmer) and use those. Really no one is going to be looking up your nose besides you.
Cornstarch won't clog your drain, but I can't speak for how useful it is as a regular shampoo. Your hair will stop producing so much oil if you start shampooing less, but this takes time.
I personally like the Dove Refresh (unscented) and Not Your Mother's Dry Shampoo. Batiste is overpriced and not that good, Treseme works for absolute shit. I'm sure I've tried others too, but those are the ones I can remember.

Smile lines are pretty much inevitable if you're genetically predisposed to them and not an emotionless robot. It sounds like you're already doing what you can to prevent them. Using a brightening concealer in those areas can help mask the shadow they create, though. I personally like Benefit's.

>>9931320
>Not Your Mother's
That's what I used and it didn't work. I would love to find something I could take and use while at work, because nothing is better than starting a day and realizing 30 minutes in that you're gonna have a greasy bangs day and look like crap.
>brightening concealer
I'm interested in long term solutions more than looking good for one day in particular. That's an interesting concept though.
>infected hair follicle
Is that common? I'll try scissors instead, buying some with a rounded point. I don't know, it just bothers me to see them.
Thank you anon. I sound whiny...I just have a lot of small issues no one ever taught me how to solve.

>>9931282
Well I am in BFE and there aren't clinics like that available to me. It's not like I wouldn't get insurance or go to the doctor if I could. Closest uni with a med program that does that is over 5 hours away and they don't accept non-students for things other than dental and eye. Unfortunately all of the sliding clinics around me are for tribal members only, which I am not.

>>9929551
Tried Hibiclens since we had some around the house, it didn't seem to help much. I still use it once in a while because I'm worried.

>>9930590
The only way to truly get rid of it is waxing, it's the hair folicles that cause the greyness. This is a good routine to follow
https://youtu.be/fA_Tw_r5HpA

>>9931336
Not all issues are solveable. Some things you need to learn to live with or give yourself over to the plastic surgery and botox gods, which aren't "permanent" solutions either and come with their own risks. Smile/nasiolabial lines especially are generally a result of your face settling and baby fat going away.
Quit looking at your face in the mirror so much and you'll feel better about yourself over time, I swear.

>>9931339
>look up info about waxing
>let hair grow approximately 2 weeks before getting waxed
>Your hair should be at least a ¼ inch long (about the length of a grain of rice), to allow the wax to grip around the hair.
That's useless and unacceptable. I can't run around looking like a hippie for two weeks. Not that anon but just how? I can't hole up in my room for two weeks wearing a burka.

>>9930808
If you ever do more bright colorful looks, I recommend the rainbow palette by violet voss. It's 30 dollars and each color is large and highly pigmented. I especially like the buttercup shade.

>>9930894
Yea. Was hoping there's a palette of pastel colours that I can make a lot of like with, or something. I'll take a look at the brand you mentioned, thank you.

>>9931348
Just wear shirts that cover your armpits. It's not that big of a deal.

I am at a loss when it comes to dealing with body acne scars. I dealing with bad acne scaring on my face, back and shoulders. Whilst i found great products for my face, trying to do the same routine on my body doesn't seem to work. Suggestions for products that are accessible in the UK without crazy shipping would be very helpful.

>>9931280

The one I already have works well for a pink look, was hoping to expand into other colours.

>>9931393

Actually this looks more like what I pictured, thanks anon

>>9930808
Honestly I live by Too Faced eyeshadow and these are my go to lolita palettes

>>9929081
Most colleges with medical backgrounds offer reduced, free, or sliding scale fees for uninsured people. Keep trying to apply for Medicaid anon, it's scary not having it and I don't know what I would do without it (probably be a chronic mess of pain and nerves)

>>9921729
What the fuck lol can you explain?
>>9921250
I ended up mixing two random colors in my cabinet and ended up a beautiful dark blue that turns purple in the sun aaa~ thank you for the support and advice!!!

Hey ladies I have been having some crazy skin issues. Recently I've noticed I am incredibly itchy, but there are no signs of bite marks, rashes, or fungus. The itching is normally in my arm pits, but it is pretty much all over my body. I shower and wash myself properly, and my skin care routine has been the same for two+ years. I figured the itch in my pits was because I switched to a natural deodorant (I use Schmidts stick deodorant) but I've been using it for a year and didn't have issues originally. Anything will help I'm just going crazy itching everything. I feel cursed

My skin has always gotten irritated when i shave my legs. It gets super red and bumpy and its not cute. Especially on parts with thicker hair. How do you make that not happen?

>>9931457
Use a sharp razor (you may need to change your blade more frequently), and try using conditioner instead of shaving cream. The latter is a tip my hair dresser gave me when I was a teen.

Does anyone know about this moisturizer by Pure Biology?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079HNJLRC/

I just started a skin care routine and didn't know what brands I should be looking at. Figured as long as it has retinol and hyaluronic acid, it should be fine?
I got this in the mail a few days ago. I am a bit suspicious. Neither the box nor the bottle list all the ingredients. Their website doesn't have much information. How can you tell when something is a fake product? It didn't ruin my skin or anything but I'm kind of afraid to use it daily because I don't know if it's legit. I didn't know about fake review checkers until today, and almost 1/3 of the good reviews are not legit...

>>9918997
tips for getting chunky braids like this on thin straight white girl hair?

>>9931457
I have the same problem when I shave and after a lot of trial and error this is what ended up helping me the most:

>shower in warm water using a soapy body sponge to exfoliate the area
>apply men's shaving cream
>instead of shaving in one long stroke, shave gently in multiple short strokes
>rinse the blade often and repeat

After I finish I rinse in cold water, pat dry, then splash aftershave over the area I shaved. I apply a thick lotion after the aftershave. Then I remember to apply lotion twice a day for a few days as it grows back out. I also always use the aftershave + thick lotion combo after showers those next few days after a shave. It's not perfect, but the razor burn and itching went from 100% nightmare to 10% kind of sucks.

>>9932511
Never heard of them. Why not try The Ordinary?

>>9932511
>neither box nor bottle list all the ingredients
>website doesnt have much information
>1/3 of good reviews not legit

bin it.
for a simple skin care routine, start with a cleanser and a moisturizer. a brand you could look out for is Cetaphil, it's often recommended to skincare noobs.

>>9932972
Use product and fluff up the braids
http://thebeautydepartment.com/2015/07/a-more-photogenic-braid/

>>9927272
Nyart, but do you have any channel recommendations? I'm also a newbie slowly learning how to style her own hair. The best I can do are uneven twin buns. :c

Also, super dumb question, but how do you part your hair into two equal sections at the back? Do I have to use two mirrors?

>>9933101
You learn to know how it feels to part it equally but you can use 2 mirrors to see it. Get the type of comb that has a point on the end as it’s good for making a straight line for sectioning.

>>9931430
The white chocolate looks okay but the peach palette is so dark! You must have different skin tone than me, I didn't like those shades at all because they looked very normie and blah, like insta ho makeup. I am not familiar with the bottom palette but it looks similarly blah and normie.

>>9933442
Makeup is normie by default

>>9933511
This. >>9933442 Up your makeup game. Most makeups aren't going to be made with jfash in mind. You're not going to find a palette that takes you from boring to kawaii without any extra effort on your part. It's in the application.

do u need sunscreen if u dont go out

>>9933442
The peach palette imo works really well with sweet lolita so I'm confused to why you think it looks so dark.

>>9930808
Sugarpill are the best when it comes to bright and pastel colours. Totally recommend them and they offer pro palettes so you can build your own. They have a really cute palette with Little Twin Stars that works really well with sweet lolita.

Nyx have a brights palette thats quite good too.

>>9931430
What's the last palette anon? I can't see the name of it. It looks really nice and simple though! I really want it

Any suggestions for having a lighter face tone than arm tone? My skin is fairly white but my arms are super fucking tanned and have always been like this since I was a small child.

This is pretty embarrassing, but gulls with good hair, how do you do it? My hair sounds like it should be reasonably low-maintenance, straight/very slightly wavy, full fringe, but it always looks limp and awful unless I've washed it in the last three hours. I get big frizzy puffy bits sticking out no matter what I do and it looks scruffy and awful. I get bad headaches from wearing wigs so covering it up and sucking it up isn't an option, unfortunately.

I've tried straightening, curling, careful blowdrying, de-frizz products, and everything except curling ends up leaving my hair looking greasy and even worse than before, not to mention it takes me easily half an hour or more to do anything like that (also embarrassing). The only time my hair looks good is if it's in plaits or still wet after the shower. Even my hair stylist has said that my hair should be pretty low-maintenance. I feel sort of stupid and I don't know what to do!

>>9931408
Have you ever tried Bio Oil? I have some pretty nasty scars that I've managed to fade down significantly with it. You do have to use it every single day, but it's definitely worth it. Good luck!

>this foundation mix kind of cakes/shows dry spots no matter how miniscule I use (literally 1/3rd of a squirt) no matter how much moisturizer/primer

is it time to throw this in the trash?

>>9934003

nayrt, it's Too Faced's White Chocolate Chip

>>9931430

This would have been perfect a couple of years ago, but a lot of the neutrals look very similar to other normie palettes I already own. I'll give them another look the next time I'm at a Sephora all the same, maybe I can find something interesting.

>>9933987

I'm trying to avoid building my own palette for the moment, but it's starting to look like a better idea. Thanks for the rec for Sugarpill.

Looking for the best/your favorite true matte red eyeshadow in gulls opinion. I hate sephora/ulta, the brands they carry never have it. Just maroon/burgundy shit for reds but of course they have true blues, greens, yellows, and oranges. I just want my eyes to scream fire engine.

>>9933984
Other than the couple lightest shades, they all look very dark on me. I have olive skin so that could be the issue. I typically have to wear very light to light shades to not look like I'm wearing heavy makeup

>>9933519
Etude house and brands like that have great shades for j-fash. Light and cute

>>9934272
Sugarpill Love+ over a primer/light base.

>>9934030
It sounds like you have in-between hair which can actually be harder than "straight" or "wavy" because it has the oily/limp tendency of straight hair especially around the scalp, and also the dry/frizzy tendency of wavy hair towards the ends. I would try going right back to how you're washing it - if it's frizzing, are you using stuff that is stripping your hair of oils etc? Are you better to go for conditioner to lengths -> shampoo scalp -> rinse -> recondition?

Braid it after you shower, let it dry and see what the waves look like after that. Also curl gels can be really helpful, but you must "scrunch out the crunch" as they're drying and only use on your ends. If I want to do waves I tend to scrunch my hair with a towel until it's damp rather than soaking, gel the ends, french braid then let it dry. I also put my hair in a bun or braids overnight which gets it to have volume/curl.

If your hairstylist says it should be low maintenance follow her up on that - they may have techniques/products to suggest for you.

>>9934028
bronzer+a pigmented foundation that's closer to the color of your neck

>>9934272
Love+ from Sugarpill is basically the most highly recommend true red eyeshadow, but is hardly in stock. If you're comfortable with loose pigment, I'd check out an indie brand, like concrete minerals, or my pretty zombie, they tend to do bright colors a lot more.

>>9928648
The dermatologists where i work usually recommend La Roche Posay

>>9929035
Are they acne like or more like blisters with fluid inside them?

>>9934272
Seconding Love+. I love having fire eyes too.

>>9928643
I have thin, perpetually dry and frizzy hair. I swear by Giovanni 2chic Frizz Be Gone. It doesn't smell like much, isn't super goopy and greasy, and is light enough to just add as much as you need.

>>9934276
Yeah but I think they were talking mostly about western brands not being made for jfash, but they can work just as well. I'm not the biggest fan of Etude House when it comes to shadows, very little pigment.

I have super pale skin and find the peach palette only dark when you use the really dark colours. Even then I think if you're used to light and cute shades from brands like Etude House it's going to seem much darker.

So this is really embarrassing but I haven't used makeup throughout my life because I've never felt like I've needed it and the few times I've let someone put stuff on my face I've suffered allergic reactions.

But I figure I should probably start taking care of my face a little better.

I've been using some Korean and Japanese products (snail bee serum, charcoal mask) but I don't know if I'm doing the stuff in the right order.

Googling it, I get different answers.
What is the correct order?

Is this worth the price?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9ER4GO

My skin is naturally pale because I stay out of the sun but I'd like to get my face a little paler so it looks even.

I've started wearing a mask in addition to huge blind sunglasses so when I'm going anywhere during the day it won't touch my face as much.

>>9935869
>What is the correct order?
Cleanser -> toner/serums/thin solutions -> heavier creams/moisturisers/sleeping packs.
If you are using a mask, that usually goes straight after you clean so that the ingredients can work on your skin. Then you choose whether or not you want to layer your serums, etc after that.

>https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9ER4GO
Fake reviews and dodgy unknown brand name. You're better off going with Paula's Choice resist line even if it's overpriced when not on sale, or incorporating more actives in your routine.

>My skin is naturally pale because I stay out of the sun but I'd like to get my face a little paler so it looks even.
Are you using sunscreen when you go out? maybe your uneven spots are not helped by the tiny bits that are exposed, also check your mask is made of UV fabric and your sunglasses have a proper UV rating on them otherwise they probably aren't protecting you that much.

>>9931440
Do you have hard water? Sometimes hard water can cause soap to leave a fine layer on your skin that doesn't wash off all the way and that can build up over time and cause irritation. How long has this been going on for?

I just started a perscription retonoid and I am getting some irritation. Nothing unreasonable since they told me it could dry me out, but anyone have any tips on how to sooth it? I'm getting red cheeks and some irritation near my lips that is not normal at all for me.
Also where in my skin care routine should I put it on. It is a gel type, not cream. For now I have put it on after toner, before serum.

>>9936074
Thanks so much for such a thorough answer!

I only ever go out during the day when absolutely necessary which is hardly ever
I work 3rd shift so unfortunately during the summer the sun is still out on my way to work and sometimes when I leave work.
My sunglasses definitely have UV protection but not sure if my mask does.

If it doesn't I'll buy a new one.
I haven't ever used sunblock because I was under the impression people wore it to intentionally tan?
But if that's not the case I'll for sure invest in some.

I looked up Paula's Choice but which one do I get? Or should I invest in the entire set? It looks like it has an entire routine in it

My face isn't super tan or anything it's just a few shades darker than the rest of me which I want to fix

pic related

>>9936090
I would actually reduce the frequency of use to every 2nd day. It sounds like it's in the correct place in your routine, but that you need more time to build up tolerance.

>>9936107
>haven't ever used sunblock because I was under the impression people wore it to intentionally tan
It's to stop you tanning/block UV. WTF.

If you want to get the whole set go for it, but you could just choose one product from the line that meets your needs, just look at the descriptions.

>>9936259
It's because of where I live I suppose?
Most people around here tan and still use sunblock and they still are really tan so I guess I assumed that the block was to block the harmful UV rays and still tan the skin?
I dunno I've never gone out in the sun enough to think about it too hard.

I still look like a teenager despite being 25 so I don't think I've had too much sun damage thankfully and I'll make sure to always use sun block from now on!
Thank you again anon

>>9917156
Q: How do anons here feel about accutane aka isotretinoin?
If you took it, how did it help your acne?

This is the second time in my life where a dermatologist has pushed this on me after a short stint with antibiotics. The first time I lost insurance before I could start. I just don't feel like the potential benefit outweighs the risk?
Do derms get a kickback for upselling people on accutane? Because I really don't think that just because I've tried topicals and an antibiotic that I'm out of options?
My acne is oily/hormonal. I don't believe blasting my body with an expensive chemo drug for a few months will really do anything for me long term. My mom has adult acne/rosacea so I think I'm pretty much doomed to have shitskin for the rest of my life with intermittent bouts of relief via antibiotics or luck.

I've never been recommended retinoids. Anti-androgens. Even peels.
Should I just be more assertive? My derm made me take a pee test for accutane last visit since I already am on highly effective bc, but after reading the physical side effects it doesn't sound like something I want to do. Nor do I want to fuck with monthly bloodwork.

Is there something else I can bring up at my next appointment that worked out for anyone else?

>>9936107
How old are you, 12? how do you not know sun block BLOCKS UV?

>>9936259
Will report back with results
Thanks again!

>>9936284
Accutane 100% fixed half a dozen of my friends (only 2 had really bad acne tho) and it can still sort out hormonal acne, sounds like even though it's hormonal you're not better on whatever bc you're on and if you don't have PCOS then the anti androgens don't always help that much. Also if you have a history of persistent acne then maybe it is better to just try and blast it and have done.

Peels and acids are such a YMMV thing for acne that hardly any derms bother recommending them, since then people would just tell them it didn't work and cost money. I think trying topical retinoids e.g. Retin A and a routine with actives before you go for Accutane is fair enough. The thing is, if you are going to the derm they probably assume you want medical help with it and have tried the other stuff yourself.

>>9936107
>I haven't ever used sunblock because I was under the impression people wore it to intentionally tan?

>>9934272
Seconding Concrete Minerals, I have a matte red pigment from them that's bright red and strong af, a tiny bit goes a long way.

>>9929121
>Do NOT keep shaving it! Shaving causes the hairs to grow back in at a different angle which will make it appear thicker in the long run.
That's....totally false and just an old wives tale. Shaving cuts off the naturally softer tapered end, meaning that as it's cut across the shaft it will have a thicker spikier feel to it until the hair sheds as part of its natural cycle. Shaving does not cause any change at the base or root of the follicle itself. It's the same as getting a haircut. You can possibly end up with ingrown hairs but that's a separate issue.

Studies show that shaving an area has ZERO effect on the hairs themselves.
Unlike...
>Wax it if it’s really bad
Waxing can actually cause issues. Some people are extremely sensitive to having hairs pulled from the root (plucking and waxing) and it can induce more hair growth. Certain areas more than others, eyebrows don't usually react the same as other parts of the face. The latter I would caution anyone, some people won't notice a difference but those who started off plucking one hair or waxing a feint amount of hair may end up realising there is more or darker growth months/years later.

Source: hairy gull no longer hairy

>>9931338
I'd be worried you may have a staph infection from the fact that regular acne products aren't working and they aren't going away on their own. Also your lymph nodes feeling swollen.
Staph can often look like acne.

>>9936623
>those who started off plucking one hair
that's exactly what happened to me when I started getting a single dark chin hair as a teen. After years of plucking one hair, then a few, I have several hairs underneath my chin that I have to pluck every couple of days. It's so embarrassing and weird, since I'm not normally very hairy and my hair isn't dark.

>>9936642
If you want to get rid of the hair permanently, stop plucking and just trim them with some scissors until you find a certified electrologist. I recommend the type called flash thermolysis as it has minimal skin reaction (I've tried all 3 methods).
FDA still states electro as the only permanent method of hair removal. It will work for you, just make sure you don't feel any plucking.
Good luck x

>>9934272
>>9934956
Love + is back in stock on Sugarpills website!

>>9936642
ntayrt but as some women age they grow more hair on their face, as well.

>>9936635
NAYRT but just got diagnosed with a staph infection from clogged pores.
Was using Lush moisturizers.
Any recs for a lighter moisturizer to try and prevent this recurring?

I'm borrowing a photo from another thread as an example, but is it possible to do this kind of hairstyle solo? I also love okumura.yusuke's styling. All I have to work with is a bathroom mirror and standing mirror and I can't seem to lace my ribbons symmetrically.

>>9937454
That girl clearly did so yes, the basic way she did it is doable alone. Notice that hers isn’t symmetrical either. I would say that if you sections of braids are the same width wise and length it is easier to make it equal. Their insta has a lot of them just putting the ribbon through every loop, or every other but I don’t see any other particular technique. Big ribbon hides mistakes better, and the girl in your example used a far too thin ribbon.

>>9936284
It didn't help me. I did two full courses and used to have cystic acne. The side effects were so bad i couldn't open my mouth all the way to eat or it would crack and bleed. It was impossible to find a good moisturizer since my skin was so dry it needed something as heavy as Vaseline but not greasy. Ultimately my acne came back all the way after both courses and then disappeared when I was about 24

>>9937454
I think it would look better if you braided it through the hair
but I don't know how you;d do that

either way, use a large ribbon

>>9937454
>>9937507
I agree that larger ribbons look better! It seems like braiding evenly may be one of my issues (as basic as that sounds) so I'll keep practicing. Thanks for the input, anons.

I need help gulls. My sunscreen pills no matter what and I’m so exhausted.

AM routine so far is 1st cleanser, 2nd cleanser, hydrating toner, essence and no moisturizer at the moment since i feel like it makes the pilling worse. My skin type is normal.

i’ve tried waiting 30 mins to an hour and it still doesn’t help. I’ve tried rubbing it in and patting it in. Nothing. Should i try switching sunscreens or applying less moisturizing product beforehand? I’m using Etude House Mild Watery Light, before that my first sunscreen was Biore Watery Essence and i had the same problem but a bit less as this one.
My sunscreen choices are limited as i have dark skin

>>9937395
Cerave

>>9937615
I feel you, Anon! I have slightly dry skin and most sunscreens pills like crazy on me, even the amazing, hyped, everyone-loves-them sunscreens.
At the moment I'm using pic related and that one actually seems to work for me

>>9937798
Thanks anon, I'll give it a shot

>>9937615
Something in that type of sunscreen (the ones that go on quite "dry") causes pilling with heaps of serums/moisturisers. I had most success when I used a really light lotion or gel moisturizer underneath.

So, I've decided I want to bleach my hair again. I've done it several times before, but I've only used like box bleach, and this time I want to get some better stuff. I've done a lot of research and I think I'm gonna go with Wella powder lightener and probably a developer by Wella too.

My current hair color is a medium brown, one of the middle ones in this picture (I'm too lazy to figure out which one exactly but they're all kinda similar), and I want to go light enough for the Wella t18 toner to work. My first question is, is it better to use a lighter developer (like 5-10) and bleach several times, or is it better to use a stronger one (20-30) and just bleach 2-3 times? (I don't think I'll get away with bleaching just once)
I feel like using a weaker developer and waiting a week between each bleach session might leave the hair in a better condition, but I'm not sure.

Second question, I'm probably gonna have it blonde for a while, but eventually I want to dye it pink or lilac or something pastel. If I have toned hair (with the t18 toner it should be very light), will it interfere with other colors I put in? Or do you actually need to have it toned in order to get those pastel colors?

Reallllly stupid question but how do I pronounce Mehron? In my head I've been pronouncing it like it's spelled ("meh-ron") but I saw a video where someone pronounced it "mare-on" and I just don't wanna look like an idiot when I got to my local sfx shop and ask for it by name

>>9938084
I have dark golden brown and using 40 for 15 mins got my hair to one of the top rows, so if you’re confident and have strong hair you could do 30 or 40. If you’re doing 20 you’ll probably have to do 1-2 Times, I don’t recommend doing multiples of 10-20 because youre at risk of messing up and you’ll have to do it a ton.

>>9938097
I really don't want to use 40, my hair isn't the healthiest atm (it's not bad, just not super strong) and also my scalp is really sensitive

Also, when you say you used 40 for 15 mins, do you mean 15 mins from all of the bleach is in the hair of 15 mins from starting to apply it? Because it usually takes at least 15 mins to just apply it for me

Thinking about making a Fumi-chan/Katie cosplay sometime in the future here. There's other characters I wanna do, but she looks simple-enough for a first-timer like me.

Question is though, if I can get it the appropriate length: I have brown hair naturally, but it's also naturally curly. should I buy a wig and style it for easiness, or just buy the expensive hair styling products I'd have to get anyway for the wig?

Pic related, it's Fumi-chan/Katie being cosplayed by some qt Asian that'll do it better than me no matter how hard I try.

>>9938104
After application waiting 15 mins, if ur slow then less time because it will start developing while you apply

>>9928643
do you airdry or blowdry? putting on heat protectant/keratin oil on wet, damp hair then blowdrying (roll brush definitely recommened) will really help keep frizz down that you get if you're just letting it airdry. then even after put a little more keratin oil on once dry

>>9927390
Is retin A expensive or does insurance cover it? Thinking about getting this just for wrinkle prevention though.

What thickness of mylar should I use to make makeup stencils (these are for my arms and hands, not my face)? Someone told me 190 microns and someone else told me 125 microns

>>9938287
That wholly depends on your insurance and what pharmacy your dermatologist chooses to use. My dermatologist uses an excellent mail order pharmacy and has me on a couple topical treatments for very cheap (Veltin, Epiduo). My copay for Epiduo is $0

>>9938084
I tried wella's stuff and hated it, but my hair was already in bad conditions so i dunno, it really smelled bad though, and ive tried a lot of box bleach and hair dyes.

Does anybody here have or had cellulite and could you recommend some products/exercise to me? It's getting so much worse it's making me cry. I started doing squats recently since it's all in my thighs, i heard it helps.

>>9934272
Illamasqua has the best matte true red I ever tried, better than Sugarpill IMHO. It's called Daemon.

The skin on my legs has been a sebaceous horror ever since I tried shaving my legs a year ago. Does anyone know what I could do to get them at least decently smooth again?

>>9938159
Ok, thanks!
>>9939007
Ah, really? What products would you recommend instead of Wella?
Also, I'm sorry about your celluite problem :( I don't have any tips, but I hope you'll find a solution, or at least that you feel better about it soon <3

I feel overwhelmed by the selection of wig adhesives out there. If I'm completely bald and want to keep a full lace wig in place, what should I use?

>>9939191
What have you tried? I'd go for a combo of physical and chemical exfoliation with moisturiser, assuming there isn't too much irritation

How do I contour my face for a ftm cosplay without looking like I rolled in dirt/like a drag king? Like so many attempts at cosplay contouring I've seen look absolutely awful. I don't even wear makeup daily and I feel lost

>>9939456
https://www.deviantart.com/vilya0/art/Female-to-Male-Crossplay-Makeup-Tutorial-409457154 this guide is pretty ok and generally gets shilled a lot here. maybe ask the crossplay/crossdress thread, though I doubt you'll get many different responses (from personal experience)

What's a good matte grayish brown shade? Need something for contouring. Something that can bought as a single is preferrable but I'd be willing to buy a pallette if necessary

>>9939674
Bleach London has a good contour called Contour-nuity in a bunch of different shades for cheap option. More expensive would be Kevyn Aucoin's Sculpting Powder, which is amazing but also a bit of an investment.

Can I get recommendations for androgynous hairstyles good for wearing boy style coords?

>>9926504
Retinol is a really good option, I’m 21 myself and was getting eye wrinkles and laugh lines, I’ve been on tretinol for about two which is similar and almost all of the lines are gone and my pores are looking smaller. Idk what kind of insurance you have but I only have a copay of $10. I am using a generic version tho and I did need to get approval from a dermatologist

>>9939455
I'm skincare illiterate, so nothing really.
Are there certain ingredients/methods in particular I should search for when shopping for exfoliants?

>>9939674
If you want full-on grey, Lunatick Cosmetics sells a contour palette with rows of grey, pink, and brown so you can add shadows and then warm it up with colors. Comes in singles, also.

any lotions or body soaps that whiten skin?

>>9940388
Kojic acid soap help fade a lot of my facial discoloration

>>9940052
Start with moisturizer. I assumed you would at least be doing that.

>>9938084
If you're only a medium brown, then 40vol would be excessive unless your hair is extremely thick. I've bleached my hair at home for years and definitely suggest going for multiple sessions rather than one big session as it lets you correct for different processing times of each hair section. However the 2-3 times of 20-30vol would probably get the best result, 5-10vol is more for setting colour into hair than lightening it.

Secondly, toner helps you start with a more neutral base and will usually help you get your desired shade with pastel tones. As pastels are usually direct dyes they are coating the hairs' outer layers and not getting chemically set into the hair as dyes that need developer do (unless the hair is porous, in which case staining will occur).

What volume developer should I use to bleach the knots on a wig? I'm not sure of the hair's origin, but it is black and I believe unprocessed

>>9939961
seconding this

>>9940592
Thanks a bunch anon! Really helpful info
Is there any way to prevent your hair from being too porous? Like deep conditioning before/after bleaching or something?

Also, I just discovered a new problem
Apparently it's basically illegal to sell developers and stuff where I live (because of health risks or something). I can try to buy one on amazon, but it was like $50 with shipping (for about 1 l), and I'm not sure if it will even get through customs.

I know you can use hydrogen peroxide to activate bleaching powder, but would that work on a toner as well?
I thought I was finally starting to figure everything out, and now I'm lost again, fuck

Any cosplayers with eczema? What foundation do you use?

Friend with eczema wants me to do his makeup for fun and we need a foundation

Hes a fan of drag but this is most likely just for shits and giggles so doubt he'd want to pay much (like clinique is probably too expensive)

Sooo im thinking drugstore

>>9940788
No problem! hair usually becomes porous if you use a strong developer on it too many times, but it depends on how strong/thick your hair is. It's hard to avoid with bleaching other than just being gentle with your hair (giving it time to recover between sessions, some people suggest protein treatments, etc).

I live outside the US and personally have to get supplies from a local hair supply store that just assumes everyone ordering from them is a professional and doesn't bother to check for licenses. Local ebay equivalent also lets me buy from professional suppliers. Good luck with finding a solution where you live.

Lastly, it depends on the toner as some do require developers which are peroxide, but at low concentrations (5 or 10 vol). Others might be more like leave in treatments or used at the shampooing stage. Just check the specific instructions of whichever one you're using. You can use the same developer for bleaching, toning and colouring, but they will generally require different strengths and be geared towards different purposes so if you want to do it by the book get the matching developer to the toner that's recommended by the manufacturer.

There's so many products on the market that it's easy to get confused, I learnt all from observing my stylist and watching professionals use different products and techniques on youtube, it really gives you an idea of what to look out for.

>>9941459
I'm gonna try to bleach my hair with at least one week between each session, and try out some treatments in between too

I googled for places that sells stuff for hairdresser and I actually found some developers! I hadn't thought about that so thank you haha, I'm hoping that I can order from them :D

The toner I'm intending on using needs a developer as far as I know, so I'm gonna try and get one

Thanks again for the info, like you said, there's so much stuff out there, and it's hard to know what brands are reliable and stuff. I'm gonna order some stuff and bleach when it arrives, I'll update on how everything works out

Drugstore/lower-price tinted moisturizer recs?

>>9941941
Aveeno Positively Radiant CC Cream is one that I use pretty often, it even has spf 30.

>>9934030
I did a brazillian keratin hair straightening treatment at my salon. Miracle. Went from frizzy unkempt mess to permamently shiny and nonfrizzy. Also doesn't damage your hair which is awesome.

I have yet to try a japanese keratin treatment, can't comment on how good that is

Two questions. I'll look through and answer anything I can.
I was walking around town a few hours yesterday. Even though I had sunscreen on (home mixture moisturizer/sunscreen, I guess not enough sunscreen component in it), I still got a slight sunburn, especially on my nose. What's the best thing to do at this point? It kills me because I go to extreme lengths to avoid sun exposure 99% of the time. I can't even go for a walk without a hat and hoodie? I have on aloe vera of course but otherwise?
I'm a hairy creature and was looking at home laser hair removers. Specifically https://www.triabeauty.com/products/hair-removal-laser-4x
Anyone have experience with this? I don't mind spending $400 but I don't want to throw money in the trash either. Does it work? I'm very pale but have a lot of brownish-blackish body hair. I also get these random dark hairs growing in strange places...one on my chin yesterday...and I want a more permanent solution so I don't have to police my body like a hawk. I have a treasure trail and just...hair all over. Italian ancestry. (Didn't grab that Italian skintone though, nope.) I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but my skin is also rather sensitive. Anyone use one of these before? I'd like to remove as much of my pubic hair as possible as well.

>>9939191
What razor are you using? It was just revealed to me that using the disposable razors, even the good ones, cause bumps and irritation. I've ordered a safety razor (with those blades that are like 50 for $10) but haven't tried it yet.
Are you using moisturizer at all?
>>9921088
>tfw blonde lip fuzz that's pretty long and has random darker hairs mixed in (same thing on my head hair, overall blonde but odd dark hairs here and there)
Due to the length I've been trimming it with scissors, I don't know if this is good to do or not. I've been plucking any darker hairs. Unfortunately the laser hair removers don't target blonde hair so it can't be helped.
>>9937615
I just accept the pilling and try to brush off as much as possible. Raspberry seed oil has sunscreen properties and as an oil won't pill. Problem is it's low spf.
>>9936642
Yep, this is why I'm looking into laser removal, fuck that.
>>9936269
>I still look like a teenager despite being 25 so I don't think I've had too much sun damage
Wrong. I'm also a christmas cake and look like a high schooler. I had tons of sunburn as a kid/teen because my parents didn't care about me and I didn't know any better. You have a permanent increase in chance of skincancer, and the damage is done. But you can't change the past. Now whenever I get the slightest tinge of sunburn I freak out. I wish I could sue my parents but that's too dickish even for me (and they don't have any money anyway.) I think because of youth the damage healed up better than someone who is like 40 getting a sunburn would have, but there was damage on a cellular level.

>>9942203
Re: sunburn. Use a facial moisturizer with a higher SPF. Shiseido makes a non-greasy sunscreen stick with SPF 50 meant specifically for your face. Also, wear makeup. The more primer and powder you wear, the more protection you have. Doesn't have to be SPF makeup. I'm pale AF and my arms might burn in 15 min but I haven't gotten sunburn on my face since I was a little kid.

Can't help with the hair thing - I just police my face for the 4 dark hairs that like to pop up, and shave my pubes.

>>9942330
I don't like to wear makeup daily. That's interesting though, I didn't know that it can help prevent sunburn. Guess because it's a physical barrier.
I have 50 spf sun milk but I didn't have it with me, I thought my home mix would be enough. It's probably like 15-20 spf since the sunscreen component is diluted with general moisturizer...? I need to into science I guess.
I'm drinking a ton of fluids, eating fruit/veg, and keeping tons of aloe on with other moisturizers. It isn't pink now like it was yesterday, but I think I managed to tan my face...I didn't want this. Heh, maybe I should lay in the sun to tan my belly so my face isn't tanner than the rest of me...? Such suffering. Fucking sun.
>shiseido
Is there any consensus on japanese versus korean products? My shit is mostly korean since it's cheaper.

>>9942459
I tend to go for Korean for skincare and Japanese for eyeliner/mascara and sometimes blush, powder, BB cream. Def American everytime for eyeshadow tho.

>>9942459
You can't mix your sunscreen with other products anon. You'll get uneven coverage and you lower the spf (potentially making it useless). Just put it on first? Why are you mixing it?

>>9942203
Those at home lasers are nowhere near powerful enough to actually make a noticeable difference. Think about it, why would the FDA allow medical grade lasers to be used by the general public?
Secondly, look up "laser induced hair growth" or paradoxical hypertrichosis.
They don't know why it happens to about 6-10% of people who have laser hair removal, but it does happen and it is a real pain in the ass to get rid of because using more laser won't get rid of it.
Do more research, think it over properly, but being hair free will definitely cost you more than $400 if you're wanting permanence or anything long lasting.

Don't mind me guys... I just wanted to share my hair holy grail. pic related.

>>9918871
double cleansing with oil cleanser, ph balanced wash (i recommend alpha skincare or clean and clear deep action cream cleanser sensitive skin), using actives like salicylic acid (neutrogena stress toner) and benzoyl peroxide (I use DDF, expensive but works well for me). Then use AHAs to fade scars and soften clogged pores. I use Alpha skincare 12% every night.
Don't fall for skintertainment, masks are not really helpful at all. Actives matter more.
>>9923765
I only use those to dispense the right "thickness" of foundation to certain areas that need it more. then I buff with a flat brush. Never used that alone, id finish with a sponge to remove streaks at least.
>>9928643
I have frizzy, wavy hair and using pic related after showering made the biggest difference. Very shiny and pretty much straight too. Drying brushes are legit. Also, you're putting oils on your hair and not giving them any moisture to seal in... when it comes to moisturizing hair, I'd watch CrulyPenny's vids even if your dont have her texture
>>9931348
try epilating instead. hurts like a bitch the first time you do pits but you can pluck them out when theyre very short
>>9931440
Check all beauty and hygiene products for this ingredient: Methylisothiazolinone. Removing all products with it pretty much stopped the 4-year long bout with eczema I had.
>>9934028
If you have light neck and dark arms I'd just bronze up the cheeks. Don't change your whole face tone as it's unnatural
>>9934272
Literally wearing a matte fire engine red rn... sephora brand in "red carpet" n.286
>>9938147
Maybe do a middle ground and use clip in bangs? the ponytail being naturally curly would be pretty cute

>>9917156
my hair is going through some crazy stuff in these past few years. i don't know what the hell i'm doing wrong. my hair has been cut in layers, and whenever i wash my hair, the bottom layer of my hair is extremely greasy. in contrast, the top layer of my hair is frizzy and ultra dried out. i have no clue what i'm doing wrong, maybe i just don't know how to rinse my hair properly???
note: i do have combo skin so that could play some kind of factor i guess?

How do I make my eyes bigger if they're tiny and hooded? pls help

>>9943807
Try a combination of eye tape and makeup

>used to be fat
>my skin is darker at the "belt" area

what type of acid do I have to douse in to make it whiter?

>>9941333
Avoid matte foundations, they cling to dry patches and make it very noticeable. Look for ones with radiant, dewy finishes.
Have your friend invest in some First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. They can use it on the face as a moisturizer.

Is something wrong with my face or is this foundation just pure shit? I literally can't use more than half a squeeze or else it just goes super dry or clumps or becomes crust (I moisturize and put primer).

and to make things worse, if i use an expensive concealer on top it literally just becomes a white, dry smudge.

Should I get more expensive foundations? there doesnt seem to be any in the UK, everything here is so cheap and shitty from the looks of it.

should I not use this kind of foundation and stick to powder or the rubbing one or whatever?

this is the item

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI0VvbMrsTY

>>9944745
oh man the bitch even says out loud that this is pure shit for anyone that can have dry patches (i have em on my nose and cheeks usually) cause it greatly accentuates it

what kind of foundation should i use then

>>9944746
Look for foundations that are meant to have a glowy or radiant finish. Don’t live in the UK tho so I’m not sure what you have access to. Stay far away from anything claiming to have a matte finish, too.

>>9943506
I presume it's environmental - I tend to condition the top of my hair prior to shampooing since it gets the most exposure to sun/environmental crap and really only the fringe, scalp and bit by the nape of my neck gets greasy. Maybe try that and also make sure you work your shampoo through the greasy bit then condition after. Look into doing a hair mask for the dry bit as well.

>>9942459
Your home mix is probably shit, and most "home sunscreen" is not usually designed to work just mixed into moisturizer.... nor is it guaranteed to actually work, as you just found out.

Literally just stop being an idiot and use actual sunscreen.

>>9942212
Early skin damage usually truly manifests itself in your 30s-40s as far as I can tell (with the sunspots, greater susceptibility to damage and wrinkles) unless you are leathery from tanning already. The skin can heal very well, usually into your 20s, because youth. The rest is genetic lottery.

>>9944792
what examples would you recommend if I were in burgerland? should I always buy the more expensive ones (like find 30-50 dollar ones) cause all i see are the super cheap 5-10 quidazoid ones maybe the quality is shit.

also i dont know anything about makeup since im just a guy who just likes a bit of aesthetics. whats a matte/glowy finish anyway, and are you saying I can still use those squirty liquid ones or do I use a powder or the ones that come in a solid bar that I rub with a sponge or brush?

>>9944806
Matte is what it sounds like. Like a matte painting. Same for glowy and radiant. They are descriptive for the finish meant to give the skin. Not sure now else to explain it.

Some more pricey foundations for dry skin are NARS sheer glow, It Cosmetics CC cream, and Lancôme Teint Miracle

I thought this should go without saying but maybe not now that you have mentioned you don’t know anything about makeup lol, you should make sure your skin is well taken care of and moisturized. Try adding a drop or two of argan oil to your moisturizer.

>>9944814
alright thanks i did some research, I guess ill get a giorgo armani or a chanel one

>45 fucking dollars
fuck sake, its a good thing these last for like 6-8 months

>>9944827
If it makes you feel any better, I have an Armani foundation and imo it’s worth the investment, I stoped buying drugstore foundations now

Looking for a concealer+foundation for dry skin
My under eye area is especially dry and flakes easily, no concealer I've tried has worked (although I haven't tried that many to be fair) which sucks because I have pretty bad dark circles
I rarely wear foundation but when I do I mix it with equal parts of my face moisturizer and then blend it out with a damp beautiblender
It works ok, but as you can imagine the coverage is pretty shit

>>9944827

know what type of skin you have. if it's dry, foundation will essentially crust around what skin flakes you have. if it's oily, foundation could separate. foundations with a matte finish are not great for dry skin, and those with a glowy finish may make an oily person look like they exercised for 4 straight hours in it.

i have really dry skin so koh gen do was a savior for me. if you have a costco membership i believe the website does have it on sale from 60 to 45 USD or something like that.

>>9944848

what kind of coverage are you looking for? I'm >>9944883 and i have so many problems with dry patches. Koh gen do works really well for that if applied with a damp sponge and lasts all night. IT cosmetics CC cream works too but i don't like the limited numbers of shades (makes me look too bronze). for more of a bb cream i like most of the korean ones - missha, laneige are pretty standard and moisturise throughout the day.

for concealer i really like the bare minerals one. haven't had issues with creasing or flaking and it covers pretty well - i'd say medium coverage for a concealer. i got it on sale at ulta when they had their 20 days of beauty so keep an eye on sales.

>>9944883
yeah thanks, its definitely dry.

I have discolored flakes that make me look like I have a skin disease if I use more than 40% of a single pump, which probably means im choosing a super thick matte one, judging by the texture.

anyone got makeup tips and tricks for a dark skin person?

Holy-hole-in-a-doughnut, I have found my new favorite product! Today I bought the peachy-pink corrector on the far left and it's legit a game changer for me! I'm extremely pale with dark blue circles under my eyes that is always annoying and complicating my cover-game. Most corrector I've tried are too dark/orange and just messes things up. But this... this is the right stuff! It's light, it's brightening, it's easy to use, I'm in love! Any pale peeps out there who's struggling with those blue circles, get this now! It works like a friggin' eraser, where has this been all my life?

>>9945119
Looking at the color again... it's actually not that peachy, mostly light pink. But my dark circles are clearly blue with almost a green'ish hint to them, so it works remarkably well for me. How ever if you have a darker skin tone, the peach one on the right might work better (it was way too dark for me, tho)

>>9939961
I'm currently growing out my pixie cut for something like this.

>>9945119
Did you find this in a store? If so, where do you live? I really want to try this but would prefer to buy it in a physical store. Ordering makeup this time of year is risky since our temps go from pleasant to sweltering really quickly.

I want to cut my hair to chin/shoulder length. Could I get a small dump of bobs that would be suitable for jfash so I could show them to my hairdresser?

>>9945192
Yes, it's Maybelline, so it should be easy to find! I bought mine at H&M.

>>9945206
Just google "bob hairstyle" and pic out the pics you like.

>>9945208
Awesome, thanks for the suggestion!

Product suggestions for keeping straight and lifeless hair kinda fluffy and more voluminous after washing it? Some kind of mousse maybe? KCs don't look good and balanced with my hair just brushed out and kept as it is. And are lush's shampoos any good? I want to try either Seanik(solid shampoo) or Big(the one with salt that comes in a pot). I have greasy hair.

How do I figure out what kind of skin I have? it doesn't seem to go either way and seems to do best if I ignore it completely. When I try to get fancy and do stuff for it, it freaks the fuck out, no matter what I try. Only clue I have is that it's kind of dry around my mouth and chin area, but that's also where I break out the most. Everything else just stopped happening completely once I got out of high school.

>>9945270
It really comes down to your hair type - if your hair is thinner (each hair itself being thin) and/or you have fewer hair follicles (genetics) your hair won't naturally have a ton of volume. Certain styles, like curling it with a large curling iron can help.

Regarding greasy hair - you can try the following:

- Before you shower, brush your hair and spend a few minutes massaging your scalp with the pads of your fingers. This will help loosen up dead skin and natural oils clinging to the dead skin, so it rinses easier when you shampoo and rinse
- Shampoo your hair twice in the shower, paying special attention to massaging your scalp each time you shampoo and rinse
- Make sure you're applying conditioner and any post-shower products to the ends of your hair
- If you don't wash daily (you shouldn't) apply a dry shampoo at night between washes. Dry shampoo works best when applied at night, so it has time to absorb excess oils on the scalp.

>>9945208
H&M sales makeup that is not their own?

>>9917481
Fair bit late here, but the peripera lip tints smudged out really do the trick for me. They stay on forever, and usually about $10 online

>>9944896
What are you having trouble with specifically?
Apart from "know your undertones" and "shit will look different on you than a really pale person, duh" there's not that much dark skin specific stuff...

>>9945206
Try beauty-box.jp or www.rasysa.com
Be warned, if you don't have a typical Japanese hair texture you may not be able to get that exact look from your hairdresser or need more styling. The expectation in Japan is that most women are semi competent with heat styling and blowdrying.

>>9945270
I either blowdry it for volume or french braid it so that it has a bit of waviness at the roots and more body.

>>9945328
Seems like it's dry + sensitive.

>>9945333
I already do the greasy hair steps but thanks for the rest of the tips! I think my mother has a curling iron she doesn't use,I have to learn how it works. Since my hair is straight (and it is what's "in" where I live) I never learnt how to use heat styling tools ^_^"
>>9945770
I sometimes do regular braids when I go to the pool and such and it leaves the lower end wavy,so a French or Dutch braid,I'll try that!

How do you deal with really fucking oily skin? I've always been oily but it's ramped up the past few months. I've tried the Nivea gel face wash (forgot the name), Cerave face wash, currently using Cosrx low ph cleanser. All cleaned well but I get incredibly greasy throughout the day, even worse with makeup. I've tried various moisturizers and shit too: Mizon Black Snail AIO, Cosrx snail essence, Scinic honey AIO, Cezanne face toner. All in different combinations. Tried only putting moisture shit on at night, tried using nothing at all. No matter what, I'm greasy. Any suggestions?

>>9946024
Use an oil absorbing powder before you leave the house, and blot like a MF throughout the day.

All I do all day is sit in front of a computer (office job) and have to blot twice on the dryest, coldest winter months. In summer I go through 3-4 big Japanese blotting papers in an 8 hour period, then 1-2 more when I get home if I plan on keeping my makeup on after work.

My face looks nice and matte, I just have to go through a lot of blotting paper to keep it that way. The Japanese brands offer more value for your money - you get 70-75 big sheets for ~$5 as opposed to Clean & Clear, for which you get 30 papers for $6.

>>9946057
What're your favorite powder and blotting sheets? I just have Coty Airspun powder and use whatever sheets I can find.

>>9946072
STF Sweat & Oil Clear Film are my favorites
Gatsby blotting sheets are good too (and maybe easier to find on Amazon)

Clean & Clear sheets work well, they're just expensive IMO, especially when Japanese brands offer more sheets at the same quality and cheaper price.

For oil-absorbing powder I use the one sold by The Face Shop in the compact. The compact one is sold out on Amazon but they have the loose powder available (in case you don't have The Face Shop near you).

>>9946024
It could be worth checking the pH of the cleansers you're using. I used the Cosrx cleanser and found it really dried out my skin which made it produce way more oils to compensate. I'd also suggest adding an oil to your moisturiser, like rosehip oil or sea buckthorn oil (counterintuitive I know). Doing this settled my skin into normal rather than oily for the first time in my life.

>>9946076
Dif anon, have you tried the blotting sheets at daiso?

>>9936415
This anon reporting back! Thanks again for the recs

I placed another order after the first one to take advantage of the free skin lotion and BHA liquid giveaway

The Paulas Choice toner, BHA liquid, night mask, and face lotion with the SPF 30 have all really helped my face clear up and I feel like it's helped return my face complexion to being paler too
However the toner and BHA have also dried out the area around my nose so I can't use them every day
So I sub it with snail bee serum and the neutragina face mask for extra dry skin
Although my skin normally isn't dry

I have been using the sunblock any time I go out during the day however it's not that often and once it's winter again I won't have to put up with the sun at all driving to work in the evening
Nocturnal life

Pic related beauty face at 0

>>9942212
>better chance of skin cancer
Well (lung) cancer runs in the family but so does Cherokee so maybe the sum of sun I've taken won't kill me but I don't plan on living anymore once I actually look 30 so ¯\_(ツ)_/ ¯

I'm sorry about your parents though, a childhood of sunburn sounds terrible
It probably at least helps that we haven't laid in a tanning bed since those are supposed to be way worse than natural sunlight
I have a coworker that had skin cancer but caught it early and she loved her tanning bed
Crazy thing is that she says she wishes she could still lay in it and that she was "addicted" to it but her husband has threatened to break the bed
I don't know why they even still have it at their house but whatever

>>9930808
well I use maybelline burgundy bar or blushed palette for classic. There are much nicer ones out there but not in my current price range but I find these are fine for meets.

>>9930808
I used these when I was doing OTT sweet, KARITY Unicorn palette has heaps of light weight pastels. https://www.karity.com/collections/eyeshadow-palettes/products/15-unicorn-dreams

>>9946024
I actually found glycolic acid cream, retin A and squalane helped a lot with my oil slick face. I could still grease a pan with it at the end of the day but at least it's not mid morning...

>tfw sweat profusely as soon as I start applying

I don't know what's wrong with me. I took out all but a single bulb in my vanity, I put a fan in the bathroom, my AC will be on....

Anyone else have this problem? Im not allergic to what I'm using and I can only blot so much before it starts to affect the look.

>>9946675

I've found Maybelline difficult to apply. Not really pigmented, I think? Or maybe I'm applying it wrong. Any advice on the right way to apply them? I have one of their palettes (the 24k nudes I think) that's just sitting around and I should get to using it up.

>>9946684

Hey, this actually looks like it doesn't dupe too many colours I already have while complementing the existing pink and nudes I do have. I'll check them out. Thanks!

>>9948388
Man, that would be frustrating.
All I've heard is that Botox can help with sweat on the face and head but it is temporary, about 3-6 months.

what do y'all consider instahoe makeup? i see people saying they hate when people wear thotty makeup with jfash but i'm having a hard time delineating where nice makeup ends and instahoe begins. if anybody has pic examples of "instahoe" makeup x jfash i would appreciate it.

like, are popular makeup looks (e.g. cut creases and halo) eyes considered unsuitable for lolita if they're well done and suit somebody's face? or does the makeup need to be light and sweet to be considered suitable? maybe i'm a retard but >>9933442 got me thinking about wth "normie" makeup means

>>9948765
Seconding this

>>9949390
>>9948765
This got me thinking too, so here's my take on it.
Instahoe: heavy eye, lip, brow and too much bronzer/ counturing
Normal: (What I see girls around me wearing/work make-up/ going out make-up) Heavy brow but not over exaggerated, light to medium eye make-up, blush and lip light to medium coverage but not over exaggerated. I wear light coverage then whats ion the pictures.
J-fashion: (lolita, larme, girly j-fashion) natural brows, blush on cheek apples(?). I find I either do more eye or more lip make up.

I dunno, this is just what I see in my area (small city near capital city) so it's college girls, well-to-do old women and yummy mummies.

Gulls, try this foundation. (Colourpop No Filter) I just got it about a week ago and it's so fucking great. Comes in a ton of colors and the coverage is GREAT despite it being so light. Seems gentle on my skin so far too. It's my new holy grail foundation.

>>9949458
I started using their concealer recently and I'm in love with it. I want their foundation too but can't figure out how to match it with my skin tone when I can't try them.

>>9948401
Do you use an eyeshadow primer? They really do make a massive difference for both application and longevity. If you want a cheap one to try out, etude house's proof 10 is decent dupe of urban decay's primer potion.

>>9948388
I get this too, but I still have no idea why it happens. It's mostly on my upper lip and nose. I don't sweat once I actually leave the house, only while I'm applying makeup.

>>9949390
>>9949415
I think it starts getting into instahoe territory when you add elements like dark, sharply defined brows, contour (especially on the hollows of the cheeks), and overdrawn or bold lips. Jfash makeup tends to use lighter colors (brown instead of black eyeliner, pink or coral instead of plum blushes) in general, and minimal coverage. A lot of it is also that western / instahoe makeup favors making your features more angular, while jfash tries to round things out for a more youthful look (hence the lack of contour).

Pic related is an example of how instahoe makeup clashes with jfash, which is especially noticeable when it's something like sweet lolita. Imo, while it's theoretically possible for someone to pair some normie makeup elements with jfash in a way that looks good and suits them, I find that's very rare in practice, and you can never go wrong with keeping it light and sweet (assuming it's a girlier style and not gothic lolita or something).

>>9948765
I don't necessarily believe that Western makeup trends are unsuitable for lolita, but the very stark cut creases and dark instabrows are usually too dark for a lolita color palette. Gothic coords can get away with more dramatic contouring and brows, but I think if you wear sweet or classic, I'd make an attempt to soften the eye look and not make it as saturated. A slight pop of color is acceptable, maybe to match tones in your coord, but I would avoid using too many bright colors in one look. I like to mix trends, and no one's complained so far...

>>9933442
This is my go to palette and is pretty diverse. The gold tones are nice mixed with any color honestly.

>be guy
>gotta do some kabuki narutoshit eyeshadow for my onmyouji cosplay

oh god this is gonna be a massive pain, what brush do I even use for this? like a tiny one? cant use my fingers cause it wont have a distinct pattern

i cant even draw a straight line with a pencil

>>9928628
Try switching to a sulfate-free toothpaste

How the heck do I get my makeup to stay on my nose? I have trouble getting my makeup to last all day. I use liquid foundation and then a setting powder and spray and still the stuff comes off. I use Bobbi Brown foundation, Laurer Mercier powder, etc.
What the heck am I doing wrong?

>>9950955
Is your nose oily? You may just need to be vigilant about blotting regularly.

>>9950955
Primer

>>9951010
I do use primer, for some reason it doesn't seem to help.
>>9951003
I don't know? I can't seem to tell my skin type. How do I identify it?

>>9950955
I have the same issue but I suspect it is at least partially due to a massive sunburn on my nose that I got when I was young. Nothing seems to stay on it, no primer can make it stay, the rest of my face can look just fine but my nose will look like the skin ate all the makeup on it.
I hope you get better luck and figure something that works for you, and to please share.

>>9951038
Tried the setting powder first trick?

>>9950955
>>9951038
>>9951123
I also have very oily skin, after i wash my face / shower I moisturize it right away. after that dries, primer. you need to choose good products that aren’t oily already. when i’m ready to put my make up on, put on setting spray (learned on YouTube) then foundation + etc then setting spray again. also important to choose a foundation that is not oily already!! ud 24 lock in foundation is really good, and nars foundation. I don’t use powder because it makes your skin dry, you want a balance so your skin won’t overproduce oils.

>>9950955
use a beauty bender to put setting powder on your nose before foundation

>>9951038
>How do I identify it?

Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, and do NOTHING to your skin for 30 minutes. Then look in a mirror.

Does your skin feel tight, does it look dull?
>Dry skin

Does your skin look shiny? When you rub your cheek/nose/chin/forehead on the back of your hand, do you see a shiny spot on your hand?
>Oily

Is your skin tight/dull in some areas, and shiny in others?
>combo skin

>>9951038
>>9951576
If skin feels a bizarre combination of all of above: Probably dehydrated skin. Focus on moisture like panthenol and hyaluron acid and avoid heavy film forming products with ingredients like glycerin

My old Clarisonic is getting to the point where it doesn't hold a charge for more than about two uses. Anybody here got a recommendation for a replacement? I know plenty of other companies have made similar things to piggyback in the time since I bought mine. No preference for brush vs silicone, if there's a good alternative there. I just want it for cleansing and maybe massaging in masks.

>>9927921
This is an old post but for anyone else who might get sunburned: soak a towel in brewed black tea and cover the burned area with the damp towel. It should lift some of the burning sensation.

I am 20 years old with skin tags and eczema on my eyelids. Please recommend me some products to help them look somewhat normal. I have been considering laser resurfacing. I have used retinol on my eyelids to no avail. I have also increased my vitamin intake, and have used Etude House moistful collagen water cream. Thank you, desu.

>>9952797
try something with snail filtrate for the eczema. as for the skin tags, you'll have to remove them or get them removed.

>>9950573
I presume it's the black lines that are troubling you? I would do the black outlines in liquid eyeliner with a felt/tapered tip.

Has anyone here contacted Deciem/The Ordinary for product/routine suggestions? I keep reading good about their products and my skin is so horrifying that I'm ready to drop cash on a bunch of stuff in one go if it'll just make my skin look decent.
How to go on about building a skincare routine for very blemished skin? I got everything from old crater-like acne scars, dark scarring from more recent acne, acne, whiteheads, redness on some spots, uneven skintone, visible pores, dark undereye, etc.
I've tried many things through the years and all dermatologists I've been too never helped. My skin is still a mess and I'm a little desperate.

>>9954390

I tried stuff from the ordinary, namely their glycolic acid for my acne. But honestly I was targeting the wrong thing. The acne turned out to actually be rosacea, and when I went on oral antibiotics my skin became super clear to the point where I'm very confident wearing no makeup. The glycolic acid just irritated my skin and caused my rosacea to flare, and when I stopped it, it went away.

At the very least if the dermatologist cannot find the right product for you, you should find what the cause of your blemishes are and research online what to do for that. I can't give further advice than that unfortunately.

>>9954390
I think The Ordinary is great and very cheap for the value. I have tried their retinol oil and their retinol emulsion with the same concentration and they both work well when applied before going to bed - just remember to sunscreen every day if you use retinol. The emulsion seems to work even better on redness and overall skin suppleness but I am not sure why. I use the oil in combination with their generic hydrator which I also use for my hands. Their AHA/BHA peeling solution is very gentle but also has very mild results. Their caffeine solution instead is the only thing that actually works against my dark circles - however I need to keep up with it or they will get more visible again.

This brand generally works pretty well for me, but then again my choice is very limited because most skincare products, while being effective, cause my skin to break out. The Ordinary and Avene are the only brands which do not aggravate my proneness to acne.

>>9954429
Dermatologists only tell me I have acne (well duh), one prescribed me a spot treatment cream that burned my skin, another prescribed me pills that brought me no changes. I think I have kinda crap luck finding dermatologists because all the ones I've been too barely spend time listening and actually looking at my skin and just send me away with "you got acne, use this that I'm prescribing". I used to do weird light therapy to my acne when I was little and got loads of old scarring to boot. I still have no clue what exactly causes my acne.
Thank you for your input and relaying your own experience! I will try to further research and hope I can figure out what's up with my skin..

>>9954445
Thank you for your opinion as well, it's great to know The Ordinary hasn't caused your skin to further breakout because I've had that issue with other brands too. Really appreciate the thoughts on the specific products you tried too, I'll look them up!

>>9952797
Got eczema used nivea creme with vaseline on top
Went to bed a grease ball woke up kawaii
Took away any redness for pimples also

Also cleanse with an oil not a wash.

my god guys, i just watched a video that was posted on Instagram, this woman gave herself a chemical burn on purpose to have permanent contour by rubbing alcohol on her face

>>9952797
Have you tried urea cream?

>>9955028
Link

>>9955028
>this sounds like a brilliant idea! What could possibly go wrong?

People like this are why they put instructions on toothpicks now.

Sorry for the unflattering shot but I've been dealing with this for YEARS and it's so annoying. Basically this area of my face has these sort of skin tag-like things where it's just a thin line of skin (like if hair was made of skin is the best way to describe this) and no matter how often or how hard I exfoliate they won't go away. I have to tweeze them or they look like I have a 13 year old boys facial hair. What is this shit called, and how do I get rid of it???

>>9955468
It looks like you simply have unbelivable dry skin at this area.

>>9955468
have you tried using like a face shaver? like one of those eyebrow razers?

has anyone ever gotten rid of dark discoloration and razor bump scars on the inner thigh/ bikini zone? i'm really insecure about that area as i'm worried ppl might think the discoloration is from an STD or STI when in reality it's from shaving and underwear chaffing

Fuck it. I'm buying that lazer hair remover and some whitening cream for my perma-farmer's tan arms. Eventually I want to get at my face, I have some freckles. Good product? I have freckles all over my body and I'm sick of them. That'll be with the next amazon order though.
How do you guys not kill yourselves when you see your cart total cost?
>>9955532
Fuck underwear, I started going commando and I haven't looked back. I could wear cotton shorts or girl-boxers but fuck it, commando is better anyway. Now I only wear panties on my period.
>razor bumps
I got one of those real safety razors, kind with the straightblades or whatever, and it's a huge improvement. I do have dry, reddish, chafed skin on my groin because cyclist problems but I try to keep moisturizer on those parts.
>>9955468
Your skin is extremely dry. Do physical exfoliation 2-3x a week and keep good moisturizer on it. should also help with those whiteheads. Don't wear makeup for a while, let your skin heal.

>some elderly person comments on how pale you are and how you "need some sun"
i'm trying to avoid looking like you when i get old, though

>>9955861
how do you deal with discharge? isn't that nasty to get on your pants every day? and what about skirts/dresses?

What's a good facial cleanser to use? I'm new to skincare, and the first one I've tried is this product: https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Naturals-Purifying-Facial-Cleanser/dp/B004D268RA
Now, I've only used it consistently for about 3 days, but I'm severely concerned about whether I should continue to do so. Every time I put this on, I come out of the shower with my face red and burning hot, which I'm pretty fucking sure is not supposed to happen, but I could be wrong. I'm just trying to get nice skin, man.

>>9955028
I heard it was to bleach away hyperpigmentation but she didn't even look like she had any to begin with lmao.

>>9957138
You are right, that is not supposed to happen. Try something gentler. Cetaphil Gentle skin and Cerave Hydrating are better.

>>9937615
This is why i use banana boat, after testing several brands its the only one that never pills on me

>>9957129
Old people are seriously stupid with this. Whenever I get hose comments I want to go on a rant about wrinkles and cancer...

>>9928648
Try Shiseido Senka Anti-Aging sunscreen! It's what I use and you can get it on Amazon. It doesn't give me that white problem at all.

>>9931121
Depending on what retinol percentage you're using, the retinol could be drying the ever-loving shit out of your skin. Maybe try decreasing the percentage of the retinol as low doses still deliver anti-aging effects. Your skin just could be super dehydrated.

>>9930808
Maybe take a look at the Too Face Sweet Peach Matte palette? It's got rosey browns and peachy nudes.

Is there something like this but for Korean brows?

>>9957129
tanned skin looks so ugly too. Pale is best

>>9957294
Thank you for the advice. I tried Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and the results were much better. My face doesn't feel like I burned it with acid now. I wonder what the hell was in the other one which was causing that reaction?

>>9957130
this anon must not have much discharge. It's frustrating to have a goopy gal.

>>9954976
>nivea creme
I tried it for the eczema on my eyelids, it is so drying for me. Because of the alcohol, I don't recommend it. Vaseline is what I've been using often, (on eczema) but it also has a crusty effect after it dries.
>>9955039
I haven't, thank you for the suggestion. Is it safe to use on the eyelids?