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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

If you're not interested then let's pass this one by.

By popular-ish demand, let's talk beauty. What do you like? What don't you like? Recent purchases, discoveries, rediscoveries? Techniques, troubleshooting?

All welcome who want to be constructive. There's no right or wrong, no correct way to make yourself look or feel beautiful. You do you.

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

yess the last two threads were amazing!!

ok so im loving the pixi glycolic acid and ive made a promise that im actually going to stick to my skin care routine now.

Im loving the peaches and cream pigments and lip glosses at the min. might be a little ott for some but dammit they are good

And the OGX shampoo and conditioner is going great for my hair in that it doesnt look like i have wurzel gummidge hair any more yay

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My nails have got really long since I started using OPI cuticle oil! Would definitely recommend!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm trying a new shampoo after the old one gave me a hideous skin rash

I need more makeup like a hole in the head but I have a lot of gorgeous things. Lots to play with when I have time/ energy.

Doing pretty well with my skincare, an eclectic mix of Superdrug Vitamin E (plus a sensitive Superdrug cleanser after I decided I wasn't happy with bang for buck with my Body Shop Aloe Vera - the new one is foaming and I'm astonished my skin can take it). Bit spotty at the moment but I'm putting that down to shit happens.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"My nails have got really long since I started using OPI cuticle oil! Would definitely recommend! "

I should start doing my nails again

(girlfriend does not need to be any more high maintenance

)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I just love all body shop products!

I really rate the Himalayan charcoal facial soap and it’s a bargain as it last ages!

Love all their face masks too! Especially the tea tree peel off one it’s awesome.

I use their make up too and really rate their matte clay foundation.

I don’t actually use any other brand lol

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

i heard the OPI cuticle oil is the biz and they also have a nail hardener which i think i have buried somewhere in my drawers that is excellent as well. my nails have gone to shit. its like two grow properly on each hand. the rest get to a certain length then break fml

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"i heard the OPI cuticle oil is the biz and they also have a nail hardener which i think i have buried somewhere in my drawers that is excellent as well. my nails have gone to shit. its like two grow properly on each hand. the rest get to a certain length then break fml"
m

Is it your ring finger and little finger, because yeah same

I’m really happy with how they’re growing, they’ve stopped peeling too!

My issue is I chew the sides on my nails

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I use my fingernails for my chin hair and it's such a bad habit. They're a mess.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm not super into makeup but when I do it I use a mix of body shop and revolution stuff.

Hair and skin care are more my thing and I'm a total lush fan!

I've used the same stuff for a while now.

For hair:

I love juicy shampoo, Montalbano shampoo bar, candy rain conditioner, Arabian bright hair treatment.

For skin:

Let the good times roll cleanser, tea tree water toner, imperials moisturizer, don't look at me face mask, none of your beeswax lip balm, chocolate lip scrub.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm a slightly sad makeup hobbyist. It's not for everyone and that's just fine

It's my art.

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

Is it your ring finger and little finger, because yeah same

I’m really happy with how they’re growing, they’ve stopped peeling too!

My issue is I chew the sides on my nails

yes!! the rest break within any minute of growth and it always seem to be really high up so i have to cut them down to nothing. I used to be a really bad nail biter so they are basically fecked

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By *emorefridaCouple over a year ago

La la land

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a lip scrub?

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"I'm a slightly sad makeup hobbyist. It's not for everyone and that's just fine

It's my art."

Girl you got ya sister here. its not sad its feckin awesome ha ha

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Does anyone have a good recommendation for a lip scrub? "

Lush do great lip scrubs, I use the chocolate one =)

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"Does anyone have a good recommendation for a lip scrub? "

makeup revolution do yummy ones and dont cost the earth either

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Does anyone have a good recommendation for a lip scrub? "

The lush sugar scrub is my go to. You can make your own but mine has lasted me over a year and is lovely. (it is the Christmas limited edition one, but I suspect most of them are the same)

I use balm as well (and on bad days an occlusive over the top overnight), but as scrubs go, it's the business.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Does anyone have a good recommendation for a lip scrub?

Lush do great lip scrubs, I use the chocolate one =)"

Snap. Sugar Plum Fairy.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'm a slightly sad makeup hobbyist. It's not for everyone and that's just fine

It's my art.

Girl you got ya sister here. its not sad its feckin awesome ha ha"

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

Im doing up my makeup table this weekend. Should be fun lol

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS over a year ago

Stockport

I use mainly max factor. But then I've just got a standard "look" that takes me about ten mins to put on, or fifteen if I'm doing it in the car with no decent mirror. I really should try to find time to do something better, but whenever i have a go the evening seems to be over before I've even gone out.

Maybe an idea would be to have a makeup demo night at a club sometime? I'd happily volunteer to be a victim - er, model - for you ladies to experiment on

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I use mainly max factor. But then I've just got a standard "look" that takes me about ten mins to put on, or fifteen if I'm doing it in the car with no decent mirror. I really should try to find time to do something better, but whenever i have a go the evening seems to be over before I've even gone out.

Maybe an idea would be to have a makeup demo night at a club sometime? I'd happily volunteer to be a victim - er, model - for you ladies to experiment on

I'm totally up for that

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

So. Any category. Products you love or hate? Ones you can't live without? New discoveries? Recommendations?

How do you know what to try/ choose?

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I am a *terrible* influence.

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

i cant do false eyelashes. Im convinced they were invented to drive me insane. Ive watched countless tutorials and tried and tried and tried and i still cant do it. Looks like ive a caterpillar hanging off my eye.

Im a big fan of The Ordinary face products and i cant live without my eyebrow pomade. my eyebrows are shit. And im now dying to try the pat mcgrath stuff

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By *mberWoman over a year ago

Preston

I try to be ethical in my buying so many companies test on animals.

My latest buys were the urban decay honey palette and the Tarte high tides and good vibes palettes. I love them both.

I use angels on bare skin face wash from lush and cleanser, toner and moisturiser from Tropic

I do spend quite a lot but I love it too

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"I try to be ethical in my buying so many companies test on animals.

My latest buys were the urban decay honey palette and the Tarte high tides and good vibes palettes. I love them both.

I use angels on bare skin face wash from lush and cleanser, toner and moisturiser from Tropic

I do spend quite a lot but I love it too"

the urban decay one is on my wishlist. even though i think himself will have a heart attack if i buy more stuff

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By *uenevereWoman over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I'm loving Stila Stay all Day liquid lipstick at the moment.

Great staying power and less drying than other brands. Really good range of colours as well, everything from nudes to purples and dark reds.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"i cant do false eyelashes. Im convinced they were invented to drive me insane. Ive watched countless tutorials and tried and tried and tried and i still cant do it. Looks like ive a caterpillar hanging off my eye.

Im a big fan of The Ordinary face products and i cant live without my eyebrow pomade. my eyebrows are shit. And im now dying to try the pat mcgrath stuff

I so can't be arsed with falsies. But I'm a bitch who doesn't need mascara

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By *mberWoman over a year ago

Preston

"I try to be ethical in my buying so many companies test on animals.

My latest buys were the urban decay honey palette and the Tarte high tides and good vibes palettes. I love them both.

I use angels on bare skin face wash from lush and cleanser, toner and moisturiser from Tropic

I do spend quite a lot but I love it too

the urban decay one is on my wishlist. even though i think himself will have a heart attack if i buy more stuff"

Their primer and setting spray are wizardry!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm trying a new shampoo after the old one gave me a hideous skin rash

I need more makeup like a hole in the head but I have a lot of gorgeous things. Lots to play with when I have time/ energy.

Superdrug Vit E range is unreal for the price. One of my faves. The face mist too is lovely for giving a dewy glow over makeup

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm a recent convert to Primer Potion, although Nyx HD is still my day to day go to when I don't need to blind people with my eyeshadow.

Setting spray, I picked some up on an after Christmas sale for nowhere near as much as I should have paid, haven't had a chance to use them yet.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'm trying a new shampoo after the old one gave me a hideous skin rash

I need more makeup like a hole in the head but I have a lot of gorgeous things. Lots to play with when I have time/ energy.

Superdrug Vit E range is unreal for the price. One of my faves. The face mist too is lovely for giving a dewy glow over makeup "

I've heard the mist is a dupe for Mac Fix+, although I've not tried it for that.

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

Im a big fan of The Ordinary face products and i cant live without my eyebrow pomade. my eyebrows are shit. And im now dying to try the pat mcgrath stuff

I so can't be arsed with falsies. But I'm a bitch who doesn't need mascara

ugh youre one of those blessed with beautiful long eyelashes that the rest of us can only dream about??

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I genuinely feel so depressed that I can't splurge on makeup and skincare. I have so much on my wishlist but until I get back into work I just have to dream

I'm really interesting in trying the azelaic acid from The Ordinary. My skin isn't great at the moment but I'm putting that down to diet and hormones!! I don't know what I'd do without my niacinamide acid though, it has improved my problematic spot prone skin so much.

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"I genuinely feel so depressed that I can't splurge on makeup and skincare. I have so much on my wishlist but until I get back into work I just have to dream

yes its part of my skin regimen too and its cleared up all the marks left by old spots. Btw your name has me craving cake.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I genuinely feel so depressed that I can't splurge on makeup and skincare. I have so much on my wishlist but until I get back into work I just have to dream

yes its part of my skin regimen too and its cleared up all the marks left by old spots. Btw your name has me craving cake. "

I say this all of the time but The Ordinary are just incredible for bringing out affordable skincare that actually works!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Im a big fan of The Ordinary face products and i cant live without my eyebrow pomade. my eyebrows are shit. And im now dying to try the pat mcgrath stuff

I so can't be arsed with falsies. But I'm a bitch who doesn't need mascara

ugh youre one of those blessed with beautiful long eyelashes that the rest of us can only dream about??"

... yes

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Osmo hair masque and wonder 10 leave in treatment it leaves your damaged hair soft and stops further damage

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Mineral magic was a wonderful find. I love glittery eyeshadows but I wear minimal makeup and am not that great at putting it on. Women who really know how to turn it into an art form are so cool

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"I genuinely feel so depressed that I can't splurge on makeup and skincare. I have so much on my wishlist but until I get back into work I just have to dream

yes its part of my skin regimen too and its cleared up all the marks left by old spots. Btw your name has me craving cake.

I say this all of the time but The Ordinary are just incredible for bringing out affordable skincare that actually works! "

absolutely and the caffeine one for the eyes is great as well. actually all of my skin care bar the face masks are from them

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

Im a big fan of The Ordinary face products and i cant live without my eyebrow pomade. my eyebrows are shit. And im now dying to try the pat mcgrath stuff

I so can't be arsed with falsies. But I'm a bitch who doesn't need mascara

ugh youre one of those blessed with beautiful long eyelashes that the rest of us can only dream about??

... yes

god dammit

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I love The Ordinary. I've got the retinol, mandelic acid, hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, and the Buffet, all of which I rate. The moisturiser is fine, the cleanser nothing to write home about.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I don't understand of drawing of eye brows some just look weird.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Biotin tablets aren’t the best thing I’ve ever taken. The difference they’ve made to my hair, skin and nails particularly is amazing!

I’m an Elemis fan for skincare!

Charlotte Tilsbury makeup is amazing!!!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Im a big fan of The Ordinary face products and i cant live without my eyebrow pomade. my eyebrows are shit. And im now dying to try the pat mcgrath stuff

I so can't be arsed with falsies. But I'm a bitch who doesn't need mascara

ugh youre one of those blessed with beautiful long eyelashes that the rest of us can only dream about??

... yes

god dammit"

I'm an oddball who looks for subtle mascara. I don't want skyscraper lashes, I might injure someone.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I don't understand of drawing of eye brows some just look weird. "

Patchy eyebrows can be a sign of ageing and fuller ones can make you look younger. But there are ways and ways.

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By *abrina59TV/TS over a year ago

moved to cuckold land

Hope don't mind me asking but have a terrible habit of biting my nails which I hate but cant seem stop it. id love have nice nails when dress so can any advise anything that helps you stop this habit

Thank you

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Mineral magic was a wonderful find. I love glittery eyeshadows but I wear minimal makeup and am not that great at putting it on. Women who really know how to turn it into an art form are so cool

I'm no expert, but I err towards the art side of it. Time, makeup remover, and a sense of humour. And a bit of bravery (I'm looking at myself here, my contouring and wing need work and yikes, lol)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Cleanse and moisturiser, exfoliate and face mask. Special occasions Christmas and birthday etc then Liz Earle x

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Hope don't mind me asking but have a terrible habit of biting my nails which I hate but cant seem stop it. id love have nice nails when dress so can any advise anything that helps you stop this habit

Thank you"

I haven't looked in a long time, but when I was a kid you could get clear nail polish/ treatment that tasted utterly revolting for that purpose.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I don't understand of drawing of eye brows some just look weird. "

Some are very full. And are a bit much, I've found makeup artists do mine too dark.

I was a 90s teen and over plucked. I now just use benefit gimme brow it's like a mascara for eyebrows that just thicken the natural brow

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I don't understand of drawing of eye brows some just look weird.

Some are very full. And are a bit much, I've found makeup artists do mine too dark.

I was a 90s teen and over plucked. I now just use benefit gimme brow it's like a mascara for eyebrows that just thicken the natural brow"

I think it's very much to each their own. I get an arch put into mine and fill in the patchy bits with pencil and Gimme Brow (Maybelline Brow Drama is a very good dupe, I use 4 and medium brown). If I want to go extra I dust some medium brown eyeshadow over the top. There's more you can do, and brows aren't my strong point.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Mineral magic was a wonderful find. I love glittery eyeshadows but I wear minimal makeup and am not that great at putting it on. Women who really know how to turn it into an art form are so cool

I'm no expert, but I err towards the art side of it. Time, makeup remover, and a sense of humour. And a bit of bravery (I'm looking at myself here, my contouring and wing need work and yikes, lol)"

My bf's sister has made an excellent career in it, the stuff she can do is just wowzers. But I see loads of pics here and just think damn! That looks amazing!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I don't understand of drawing of eye brows some just look weird.

Some are very full. And are a bit much, I've found makeup artists do mine too dark.

I was a 90s teen and over plucked. I now just use benefit gimme brow it's like a mascara for eyebrows that just thicken the natural brow

... for reference, I'm at the light end of being a dark brunette.

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By *ady LickWoman over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I use soap and glory products on my face and body, they seem quite gentle.

I swear by Estee Lauder double wear foundation and Benefit 'they're real' mascara.

I'm crap at applying eyeshadow etc, I wish I could do it better!

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By *wisted999Man over a year ago

North Bucks

I once ran an account for a well known cosmetic company that always used to send me goodies. When speaking to one of their lab techs they said that the basic ingredients in one of their eye creams was akin to pile cream.

So since then I swear by it for puffy eyes and bags just get the cortisone stuff

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’m a recent convert to cream eyeshadow. Powder was just gathering in my (cough) ‘laughter lines’.

Clinique chubby pencils are great but the colour choice is limited. Can anyone recommend a brand for cream eyeshadow?

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By *a LunaWoman over a year ago

South Wales

"I’m a recent convert to cream eyeshadow. Powder was just gathering in my (cough) ‘laughter lines’.

Clinique chubby pencils are great but the colour choice is limited. Can anyone recommend a brand for cream eyeshadow?"

Bourjois Satin Edition Eyeshadows are good. Not a massive colour selection but once you pop them on they stay put until you take them off.

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By *LOVEpinacoladasWoman over a year ago

East Sussex

I wear them for parties - my top tip is to cut the lash in half and only use on the outer edge of your top eyelid. If you want full cover you can always stick the other half on afterwards. They're just much easier to handle that way!

Also use a specialist glue - not the one you get with the lashes - I use DUO. Put a little bit on and let it dry for at least 30 seconds before dropping the lash onto your lashline. No need to press down on it, leave it to dry for about 30 seconds, and if it's a bit wonky you can sort of smoosh it into the right place with your fingernail.

But they are a bit of a faff!

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By *LOVEpinacoladasWoman over a year ago

East Sussex

"I love The Ordinary. I've got the retinol, mandelic acid, hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, and the Buffet, all of which I rate. The moisturiser is fine, the cleanser nothing to write home about."

Ooh, I've heard great things.

For skincare I use the Superdrug B range - B Radiant Day (with SPF), Night, and eye cream. Bonus is that it's normally on offer!

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By *LOVEpinacoladasWoman over a year ago

East Sussex

"So. Any category. Products you love or hate? Ones you can't live without? New discoveries? Recommendations?

How do you know what to try/ choose?"

I can't live without Palmer's Moisturising Body Oil - I use it every day after showering and get twitchy if I'm without it. And people genuinely comment on how smooth I am! ^_^

For hair, Bleach London products are great for white/silver/pastel blondes, plus they're cruelty-free.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love my lush shimmy bar. I use it when I’m on a meet or going out and my skin has a nice glittery twinkle to it!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Im pretty minimal with makeup apart from coloured eyeliners, the best I've found for bright random colours that stay is Wilko's Essence twistable range

Also, what is lip scrub for??

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

I'm getting my femme on right now and trying to glow up in x amount of weeks.

Perfectil Plus tablets are amazing, my hair has grown so much and my nails are stronger and longer.

Peach from ED recommended Inecto Coconut Body Oil and it's made my skin have this golden glowy hue and look so smooth and radiant. It's exactly what I needed, an utter bargain and so effective. Oh and Goodnitegirl's lipgloss rec - so good. I'm living my early 00's all over again.

I'm going to try and find the cuticle oil mentioned further up in the thread. If anyone has any recommendations about good blushers (I've got Nars Orgasm already), that would be amazing!

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By *emorefridaCouple over a year ago

La la land

"Im pretty minimal with makeup apart from coloured eyeliners, the best I've found for bright random colours that stay is Wilko's Essence twistable range

Also, what is lip scrub for??"

Lip scrub for getting rid of the flakey bits of dry skin off my lips

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

I'm not great at doing make up. I really wish I was because I want to do wing eyeliner and false lashes. I would also like to get that smooth, dewy look to the skin on my face that regular facials (which I can't afford professionally) achieve.

I would say to women approaching or post menopause, moisturise, moisturise, moisturise. It doesn't matter what with the cheapest body lotion or the most expensive but moisturise your whole body daily.Condition your hair every time you wash it and give it a deep treatment weekly.

To women of any age I say moisturise your neck and chest and use a high factor sunscreen.

Women who've had a baby and needed stitches for an episiotomy or tear moisturise the scar every day with a suitable cream or oil to use in that area. You will reap the benefits when you're older.

That's all I've got

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By *emorefridaCouple over a year ago

La la land

"I'm not great at doing make up. I really wish I was because I want to do wing eyeliner and false lashes. I would also like to get that smooth, dewy look to the skin on my face that regular facials (which I can't afford professionally) achieve.

To women of any age I say moisturise your neck and chest and use a high factor sunscreen.

Women who've had a baby and needed stitches for an episiotomy or tear moisturise the scar every day with a suitable cream or oil to use in that area. You will reap the benefits when you're older.

That's all I've got

Had a third degree tear twice not heard of this, am now off to look for suitable cream

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

To women of any age I say moisturise your neck and chest and use a high factor sunscreen.

Women who've had a baby and needed stitches for an episiotomy or tear moisturise the scar every day with a suitable cream or oil to use in that area. You will reap the benefits when you're older.

That's all I've got

For that dewy look, Boots No7 do a really good BB cream. They also do a CC cream which I believe is better for mature skin as it’s less drying. I need all the anti oil I can get as I’m still so prone to break outs! It also has SPF which is 5* is it

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I use soap and glory products on my face and body, they seem quite gentle.

I swear by Estee Lauder double wear foundation and Benefit 'they're real' mascara.

I'm crap at applying eyeshadow etc, I wish I could do it better!"

Practice. Everyone's crap to start with, trust me.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm getting my femme on right now and trying to glow up in x amount of weeks.

Perfectil Plus tablets are amazing, my hair has grown so much and my nails are stronger and longer.

I'm going to try and find the cuticle oil mentioned further up in the thread. If anyone has any recommendations about good blushers (I've got Nars Orgasm already), that would be amazing!"

That OPI cuticle oil was such a good investment I love it!

For blushers, anything with a high pigment in. Revolution are really good and such a bargain

also, MUA do a really good highlighter that I swear by!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I’m a recent convert to cream eyeshadow. Powder was just gathering in my (cough) ‘laughter lines’.

Clinique chubby pencils are great but the colour choice is limited. Can anyone recommend a brand for cream eyeshadow?"

Nyx have a good range and their Milk is supposed to be good for making shadows brighter, although I don't like how much they crease.

Maybelline Color Tattoo are brilliant if you don't mind sticking your finger in a pot.

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By *xfordshireCoupleMFCouple over a year ago

Nr. Oxford

"I’m a recent convert to cream eyeshadow. Powder was just gathering in my (cough) ‘laughter lines’.

Clinique chubby pencils are great but the colour choice is limited. Can anyone recommend a brand for cream eyeshadow?"

Stilla do liquid eye shadows, I use their chrome and matte for day to day and the glitter for an evening of fun. They are pricey but last forever.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Dewy: mix up your foundation with something like Mac Natural Radiance or Strobe Cream (or dupes, I have samples lol). My mostly matte foundation gets more dewy that way (I usually err quite matte because too dewy and I just look wet)

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I’m a recent convert to cream eyeshadow. Powder was just gathering in my (cough) ‘laughter lines’.

Clinique chubby pencils are great but the colour choice is limited. Can anyone recommend a brand for cream eyeshadow?

Stilla do liquid eye shadows, I use their chrome and matte for day to day and the glitter for an evening of fun. They are pricey but last forever."

Or Nyx Lid Lingerie.

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

huda beauty do lovely liquid ones. i think one end is matte nd the other is a chrome effect

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By *ily Con CarneTV/TS over a year ago

Cornwall

"So. Any category. Products you love or hate? Ones you can't live without? "

I really like the NYX Pore filler.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I've heard great things about and have briefly tried Benefit's new Porefressional (the hydrating one). The regular one is cult for a reason but it is Sahara drying, and I say this as someone with issues with oiliness. I want to experiment with it more.

I've also recently discovered, alas, that I really like both their Rollerlash (long lean curled lashes) and Bad Gal Bang (thick monster lashes) mascaras. Although I do naturally have long black lashes, so maybe I'm stupid and throw rocks at me (please don't throw rocks at me).

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'm getting my femme on right now and trying to glow up in x amount of weeks.

Perfectil Plus tablets are amazing, my hair has grown so much and my nails are stronger and longer.

I'm going to try and find the cuticle oil mentioned further up in the thread. If anyone has any recommendations about good blushers (I've got Nars Orgasm already), that would be amazing!"

Blush, look on Temptalia for reviews. Nars have got a whole range including some darker shades that would be much more suitable for your skin tone than mine. Mac are hit and miss but have some definite hits. People rave about Clinique Cheek Pop although the formula takes some getting used to.

The dupe for Nars Orgasm that I use is Sleek Rose Gold, and I think they have some darker shades as well, off the top of my head.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Hi there sexy lady come say hi back

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By *mberWoman over a year ago

Preston

Thank you"

My mail technician does a stop biting course. She puts gel on which is harder to bite in order to break the habit.

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By *toC Thats MeWoman over a year ago

Sheffield

I have really sensitive eyes, and I can’t do false lashes either. The only mascara I’ve found to suit me yet is Benefit ‘they’re real’ but it’s pricey if anyone has any recommendations thanks xx

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
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East Sussex

To women of any age I say moisturise your neck and chest and use a high factor sunscreen.

Women who've had a baby and needed stitches for an episiotomy or tear moisturise the scar every day with a suitable cream or oil to use in that area. You will reap the benefits when you're older.

That's all I've got

Had a third degree tear twice not heard of this, am now off to look for suitable cream "

My doctor recommended double base gel.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

To women of any age I say moisturise your neck and chest and use a high factor sunscreen.

Women who've had a baby and needed stitches for an episiotomy or tear moisturise the scar every day with a suitable cream or oil to use in that area. You will reap the benefits when you're older.

That's all I've got

Thank you I'll look at them. I have very oily skin too.

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

This thread is brilliant! Thank you Inaswing for starting it, I've picked up some fantastic tips and am going to go shopping tomorrow for various bits and bobs. The whole makeup/body sort of thing can be a bit daunting and seem not accessible but this has made it a lot easier, x

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"This thread is brilliant! Thank you Inaswing for starting it, I've picked up some fantastic tips and am going to go shopping tomorrow for various bits and bobs. The whole makeup/body sort of thing can be a bit daunting and seem not accessible but this has made it a lot easier, x "

Happy to help

Btw- something I know you mentioned ages ago about a Fenty body glow product or something, there's a Dior face and body liquid highlighter that reviews very well. I think they claim it's universal, but obviously pinch of salt necessary on those claims.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have really sensitive eyes, and I can’t do false lashes either. The only mascara I’ve found to suit me yet is Benefit ‘they’re real’ but it’s pricey if anyone has any recommendations thanks xx"

Essense Mascaras from Wilko are a really good dupe. I have super sensitive eyes and use their "Lash Princess" (black tube, green writing). Super cheap! I make sure I ditch my mascara every 30 days as mascara can be a breeding ground for germs. X

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I definitely need mascara dupes. My favourites are either expensive or not available in the UK

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I definitely need mascara dupes. My favourites are either expensive or not available in the UK

Primark do a really good one for £1.50! Same as above, I replace every month/month and a half so it doesn’t dry out and irritate my eyes!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I definitely need mascara dupes. My favourites are either expensive or not available in the UK

I love Bad Gal Bang or Too Faced - Better than sex. So bloody expensive though if you're replacing them often. Try the Essense ones from Wilko (see the reviews online). They're only about £3 each x

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By *xfordshireCoupleMFCouple over a year ago

Nr. Oxford

As I turn 33 this year I want to add a retinol and vitamin C product into my night and possibly day routine. However I have very sensitive skin and I’m worried about reactions, does anyone else have sensitive skin and using the above? What products did you go with? Side note, where do I add them in my routine? Some are saying last and others are saying in the middle, I’m all kinds of confused.

Lily

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I definitely need mascara dupes. My favourites are either expensive or not available in the UK

Primark do a really good one for £1.50! Same as above, I replace every month/month and a half so it doesn’t dry out and irritate my eyes! "

I've heard good things about the Primark ones. Never any in stock when I go

Their lip pencils are fab (super creamy texture) but limited colour choices.

Their super skinny brow pencils are great too

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I definitely need mascara dupes. My favourites are either expensive or not available in the UK

I love Bad Gal Bang or Too Faced - Better than sex. So bloody expensive though if you're replacing them often. Try the Essense ones from Wilko (see the reviews online). They're only about £3 each x"

I got Bad Gal Bang in one of those Christmas packs and absolutely adore it but yeesh the price tag. I'll definitely look into Essence, thanks!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"As I turn 33 this year I want to add a retinol and vitamin C product into my night and possibly day routine. However I have very sensitive skin and I’m worried about reactions, does anyone else have sensitive skin and using the above? What products did you go with? Side note, where do I add them in my routine? Some are saying last and others are saying in the middle, I’m all kinds of confused.

Lily "

I use The Ordinary's weakest retinol, but not every day (you can build up tolerance. I think they tried to sell me 2%, it stung on the back of my hand, so I went with the weakest one). I have very sensitive skin. I don't use vitamin C. There are articles online about layering but I should really look at them again, at the moment I only use one treatment at a time and at 34 I should probably be doing more.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I definitely need mascara dupes. My favourites are either expensive or not available in the UK

Primark do a really good one for £1.50! Same as above, I replace every month/month and a half so it doesn’t dry out and irritate my eyes!

I've heard good things about the Primark ones. Never any in stock when I go

Their lip pencils are fab (super creamy texture) but limited colour choices.

Their super skinny brow pencils are great too"

More than Essence, but the Nyx lip pencils are almost as nice as Mac but a fraction of the price.

I like the Max Factor universal one too, I prefer it to the UD one everyone talks about.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Ooh. Body moisturising. In one way I really like the Dove Deeply Nourishing body wash, particularly with one of those cheap nylon mitts to exfoliate.

... and then I developed a rash. But before the rash came, I loved how easy it was to keep my skin feeling soft and moisturised. So, a recommendation. Ish.

fucking sensitive skin

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

i use soap and glory body butter. its lush.

Theres a lush body cream that i love sympathy for the skin? i have dry and sensitive skin and that worked amazingly

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I definitely need mascara dupes. My favourites are either expensive or not available in the UK

Primark do a really good one for £1.50! Same as above, I replace every month/month and a half so it doesn’t dry out and irritate my eyes!

I've heard good things about the Primark ones. Never any in stock when I go

Their lip pencils are fab (super creamy texture) but limited colour choices.

Their super skinny brow pencils are great too"

Love their lip liners! I’ll have to try their skinny brow pencils, I use super drugs own at the moment and I’m a bag fan!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ooh. Body moisturising. In one way I really like the Dove Deeply Nourishing body wash, particularly with one of those cheap nylon mitts to exfoliate.

... and then I developed a rash. But before the rash came, I loved how easy it was to keep my skin feeling soft and moisturised. So, a recommendation. Ish.

fucking sensitive skin

Palmers cocoa exfoliate is amazing!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"i use soap and glory body butter. its lush.

Theres a lush body cream that i love sympathy for the skin? i have dry and sensitive skin and that worked amazingly"

I use the Superdrug Vitamin E body moisturiser. It's so cheap and does the job. I love the smell of the Marie Curie one.

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"i use soap and glory body butter. its lush.

Theres a lush body cream that i love sympathy for the skin? i have dry and sensitive skin and that worked amazingly

I use the Superdrug Vitamin E body moisturiser. It's so cheap and does the job. I love the smell of the Marie Curie one."

i wish there was a superdrug here. Theres some load of stuff you can get in there. i think i need to move lol

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Ooh. Body moisturising. In one way I really like the Dove Deeply Nourishing body wash, particularly with one of those cheap nylon mitts to exfoliate.

... and then I developed a rash. But before the rash came, I loved how easy it was to keep my skin feeling soft and moisturised. So, a recommendation. Ish.

fucking sensitive skin

Palmers cocoa exfoliate is amazing! "

I'm experimenting with Imperial Leather body wash at the moment, lol.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Apparently Better than Sex mascara is really good, but I'm not paying that much lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Apparently Better than Sex mascara is really good, but I'm not paying that much lol"

It's good. But it's not THAT good

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By *merald Eyes XWoman over a year ago

Can you find me….

Just discovered Benefit cosmetics and I love it.....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Just discovered Benefit cosmetics and I love it.....

They have some amazing deals on throughout the year, Black Friday especially. Gift sets worth over £90 for around £25. It's well worth signing up to their newsletter.

Tarte Cosmetics are a real favourite of mine too. Their palettes are super pigment and the packing is beautiful. Some amazing deals on at times x

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Just discovered Benefit cosmetics and I love it.....

It's a rabbit hole for sure. I find some categories of their stuff I love and some I don't.

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By *litterbabeWoman over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

"I definitely need mascara dupes. My favourites are either expensive or not available in the UK

Primark do a really good one for £1.50! Same as above, I replace every month/month and a half so it doesn’t dry out and irritate my eyes! "

Which one is a really good Primark one? I find most of their products fabulous, I know that they are keenly priced but I still find them good quality.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

BTW, someone tell me not to chop my hair off because it's annoying me

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"BTW, someone tell me not to chop my hair off because it's annoying me

Don’t chop your hair off because it’s annoying you, you will regret it

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"BTW, someone tell me not to chop my hair off because it's annoying me

Don’t chop your hair off because it’s annoying you, you will regret it

I go from long hair to pixie cut every five years

At the moment it's at my shoulders, it was a layered bob with fringe, and I just have no idea what I'm supposed to do with it.

Maybe I should shave it off.

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"Apparently Better than Sex mascara is really good, but I'm not paying that much lol

It's good. But it's not THAT good

I like it but not as much as Perversion, Urban Decay, got a good deal from boots on it the other week as it came in a gift set with sparkly gold glitter eyeliner

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"BTW, someone tell me not to chop my hair off because it's annoying me

Don’t chop your hair off because it’s annoying you, you will regret it

I go from long hair to pixie cut every five years

At the moment it's at my shoulders, it was a layered bob with fringe, and I just have no idea what I'm supposed to do with it.

Maybe I should shave it off."

it would take 50 years for mine to grow from pixie cut

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Apparently Better than Sex mascara is really good, but I'm not paying that much lol

It's good. But it's not THAT good

I like it but not as much as Perversion, Urban Decay, got a good deal from boots on it the other week as it came in a gift set with sparkly gold glitter eyeliner "

I saw that!

I got a Troublemaker mini with the palette when Debenhams were trying to get rid of it (so I got a UD eyeshadow palette plus mini mascara for £15...). I really like it, and I have a Troublemaker mascara that Debenhams were getting rid of in my backups lol.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"BTW, someone tell me not to chop my hair off because it's annoying me

Don’t chop your hair off because it’s annoying you, you will regret it

I go from long hair to pixie cut every five years

At the moment it's at my shoulders, it was a layered bob with fringe, and I just have no idea what I'm supposed to do with it.

Maybe I should shave it off.

it would take 50 years for mine to grow from pixie cut "

I took seven months from pixie to bob, it's been about four or five from bob to shoulders.

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By *LOVEpinacoladasWoman over a year ago

East Sussex

"BTW, someone tell me not to chop my hair off because it's annoying me

Don’t chop your hair off because it’s annoying you, you will regret it

I go from long hair to pixie cut every five years

At the moment it's at my shoulders, it was a layered bob with fringe, and I just have no idea what I'm supposed to do with it.

Maybe I should shave it off."

If you've got a plan in mind, don't chop it! But if you haven't, go with whatever takes your fancy!

(Says she who was planning to grow out into classic bob and has just had a significant undercut shaved in...)

If you always tie it up when it's long, it's worth considering whether you prefer shorter styles for your face.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Apparently Better than Sex mascara is really good, but I'm not paying that much lol"

It's good but for only about the first month and then it goes clumpy. My current fave is a cheap revolution one that's waterproof. It stayed on for me swimming and in the steam room

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I don't have a plan. I like it off my face in the gym, which means long enough to tie up.

I always used to tie it up but don't know wtf to do with my hair

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By *LOVEpinacoladasWoman over a year ago

East Sussex

"I don't have a plan. I like it off my face in the gym, which means long enough to tie up.

I always used to tie it up but don't know wtf to do with my hair

I'm always in sweatbands when I'm exercising!

If you trust your hairdresser you can take in a few styles you like and have a chat about whether they'll work for you or not. My hair is super straight and I'm really lazy so anything that require lots of styling is out for me...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Nivea moisturiser after a shower and a dash of Hugo boss - boss bottled, to stay and smell fresh.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I don't have a plan. I like it off my face in the gym, which means long enough to tie up.

I always used to tie it up but don't know wtf to do with my hair

I'm always in sweatbands when I'm exercising!

My hair is wavy and errs frizzy. I love the look of straight hair but my hair doesn't cooperate.

I wouldn't know style for long hair. I've trusted hairdressers through pixie cut and bob, now I'm sort of growing out the bob and should probably go to a hairdresser.

I think it's also technical ability for me. I suck at hair.

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By *zQTWoman over a year ago

Somewhere

I feel like I may be a bit of a snob here but

Makeup - I pretty much own everything Estée Lauder. Love the double wear range and the mascaras never go lumpy.

I also found a new found love for too faced eye shadow pallettes. I do use Mac blushers though because they are not too expensive, blend nicely and have a good range of colours.

For lipsticks though, it is nyx. I find them moisturising and long lasting.

Skin care - yet again everything Estée Lauder. The nutritious range is my go to. I have open pores and it has really helped

Hair - pureology shampoo and conditioner for me. Strength cure is my go to but sometimes I may try others.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

It's very much each to their own. I tend to go with what gets the best reviews and works best for my needs, including budget. I don't own any Estee Lauder, personally, although I know people swear by Double Wear (I find it too heavy on).

My collection runs the gamut from Primark to Pat McGrath.

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By *merald Eyes XWoman over a year ago

Can you find me….

"Just discovered Benefit cosmetics and I love it.....

They have some amazing deals on throughout the year, Black Friday especially. Gift sets worth over £90 for around £25. It's well worth signing up to their newsletter.

Tarte Cosmetics are a real favourite of mine too. Their palettes are super pigment and the packing is beautiful. Some amazing deals on at times x"

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By *merald Eyes XWoman over a year ago

Can you find me….

"Just discovered Benefit cosmetics and I love it.....

It's a rabbit hole for sure. I find some categories of their stuff I love and some I don't."

So far what I’ve tried is all good and staying on brilliantly! X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Propolis gel has been my saviour,awful skin til i discovered this,cleared up in a couple of weeks and also elemis cleansing balm is a good luxury goto product too,good job they both last a long time.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Just discovered Benefit cosmetics and I love it.....

It's a rabbit hole for sure. I find some categories of their stuff I love and some I don't.

So far what I’ve tried is all good and staying on brilliantly! X "

I like their brow products although cheaper versions definitely exist. Not a fan of their tints, heard mixed things about eyeshadow (although find the range a bit pedestrian), primers excellent, mascaras great but expensive, not a fan of their bronzers or foundations.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I definitely need mascara dupes. My favourites are either expensive or not available in the UK

Primark do a really good one for £1.50! Same as above, I replace every month/month and a half so it doesn’t dry out and irritate my eyes!

Which one is a really good Primark one? I find most of their products fabulous, I know that they are keenly priced but I still find them good quality. "

False lash in the pink bottle! It’s such a good mascara! I only bought it as I forgot to pack mine and was staying away from home. I just picked it up and hoped for the best and I was shocked!

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By *LOVEpinacoladasWoman over a year ago

East Sussex

"I feel like I may be a bit of a snob here but

Makeup - I pretty much own everything Estée Lauder. Love the double wear range and the mascaras never go lumpy.

I also found a new found love for too faced eye shadow pallettes. I do use Mac blushers though because they are not too expensive, blend nicely and have a good range of colours.

For lipsticks though, it is nyx. I find them moisturising and long lasting.

Skin care - yet again everything Estée Lauder. The nutritious range is my go to. I have open pores and it has really helped

Hair - pureology shampoo and conditioner for me. Strength cure is my go to but sometimes I may try others. "

The one thing I really splurge on is lipsticks - MAC is about the only one I can use for day wear and doesn't dry my lips out. And such great pigment! I also bought a Lancome one - very dark berry colour - and that's pretty good too. But at £27 - ouch! I was lucky to have vouchers from Christmas.

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By *LOVEpinacoladasWoman over a year ago

East Sussex

"I don't have a plan. I like it off my face in the gym, which means long enough to tie up.

I always used to tie it up but don't know wtf to do with my hair

I'm always in sweatbands when I'm exercising!

My hair is wavy and errs frizzy. I love the look of straight hair but my hair doesn't cooperate.

I wouldn't know style for long hair. I've trusted hairdressers through pixie cut and bob, now I'm sort of growing out the bob and should probably go to a hairdresser.

I think it's also technical ability for me. I suck at hair."

My hair is completely in my hairdresser's hands - to the extent that when I move down to the coast later this year I'll still be going back to her for my colour and cut.

Don't go for anything that takes too much styling as it'll just end up being frustrating! Work to enhance your hair's natural qualities (omg, I sounds like an advert). Often it's finding the right product and learning a few simple tricks.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I enjoyed a longer pixie for being able to manipulate my wave. As it gets longer I just go aargh wtf is this.

I need a new hairdresser lol

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By *mberWoman over a year ago

Preston

Women's hour on radio 4 had a good feature on beauty products on Wednesday. Worth a listen on catch up.

I use Tropic mascara. Not cheap but organic and natural. You can get fibres too to make them look longer and thicker.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I feel like I may be a bit of a snob here but

Makeup - I pretty much own everything Estée Lauder. Love the double wear range and the mascaras never go lumpy.

I also found a new found love for too faced eye shadow pallettes. I do use Mac blushers though because they are not too expensive, blend nicely and have a good range of colours.

For lipsticks though, it is nyx. I find them moisturising and long lasting.

Skin care - yet again everything Estée Lauder. The nutritious range is my go to. I have open pores and it has really helped

Hair - pureology shampoo and conditioner for me. Strength cure is my go to but sometimes I may try others.

I have a total love affair with Mac lipsticks, it's awful.

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"I feel like I may be a bit of a snob here but

Makeup - I pretty much own everything Estée Lauder. Love the double wear range and the mascaras never go lumpy.

I also found a new found love for too faced eye shadow pallettes. I do use Mac blushers though because they are not too expensive, blend nicely and have a good range of colours.

For lipsticks though, it is nyx. I find them moisturising and long lasting.

Skin care - yet again everything Estée Lauder. The nutritious range is my go to. I have open pores and it has really helped

Hair - pureology shampoo and conditioner for me. Strength cure is my go to but sometimes I may try others.

I have a total love affair with Mac lipsticks, it's awful."

Yes its terrible. Shes a total enabler and twisted my arm on stuff

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By *ucyfur77Woman over a year ago

Pleasuretown

eep! How have I only just found this thread?!

I love makeup and skincare

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By *zQTWoman over a year ago

Somewhere

"Just discovered Benefit cosmetics and I love it.....

Benefit hoola for contouring and their brow kit is all I will ever need. Can’t believe I hadn’t discovered the hoola bronzer and cookie highlighter sooner

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By *zQTWoman over a year ago

Somewhere

"The one thing I really splurge on is lipsticks - MAC is about the only one I can use for day wear and doesn't dry my lips out. And such great pigment! I also bought a Lancome one - very dark berry colour - and that's pretty good too. But at £27 - ouch! I was lucky to have vouchers from Christmas.

I have a total love affair with Mac lipsticks, it's awful.

Yes its terrible. Shes a total enabler and twisted my arm on stuff

I have a few Mac, Bobby brown and morphe lipsticks. But due to prices I tend to not over use them

Estée Lauder lipstick are also really good but yet again pricy

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I find my lipsticks tend to last and last, even the ones I reach for a lot.

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By *zQTWoman over a year ago

Somewhere

"I find my lipsticks tend to last and last, even the ones I reach for a lot."

I tend to get my lipstick on everything, then I eat it all and reapply. Never lasts me long enough

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

Happy to help

I am adding it on to my list of items to peruse tomorrow, thank you. I've been sorely tempted by Fenty but trying to resist but sod it, dividends are in. My aim to look like a shimmering angel is ever closer!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Happy to help

There are DIY recipes for mashing up highlighter or something in lotion or coconut oil (obviously mind sun sense). If you're ever that way inclined the Primark highlighters aren't as bad as you'd imagine for the price, and/ or the Maybelline Chrome Extreme ones are bloody amazing for the price.

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By *zQTWoman over a year ago

Somewhere

Just wanted to say thanks to this thread I am now going to sit here and put makeup on Because I have the urge

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Nice tips....

I love soft and smooth skin, so I use organic almond oil or coconut oil on my wet skin after a bath or shower, rub it all over and let dry it makes wonders

Also love my lips soft and moisturized , for that I use beewax balm, specially at night

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By *adeiteWoman over a year ago

Staffordshire

Ladies or gents basically anyone into makeup come see me

I have around 5k worth of makeup that I've collected over the past year or so. I've alot of jeffree star and many other brands from foundation to lip balm.

I'm no guru but love makeup. If I can help anyone I will, just message me.

But I love jeffree star. All his products are multi use. So you can use his liquid lippy on your eyes if you want and the eye shadow in your lips.

I'm a makeup whore, I have an addiction

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Apparently Better than Sex mascara is really good, but I'm not paying that much lol

It's good. But it's not THAT good

I like it but not as much as Perversion, Urban Decay, got a good deal from boots on it the other week as it came in a gift set with sparkly gold glitter eyeliner "

I forgot about UD. I bought loads of stuff from them until they stopped the Pro Discount scheme. I do love their Stay Naked foundation though x

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Just wanted to say thanks to this thread I am now going to sit here and put makeup on Because I have the urge

I have the urge to play, too.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Apparently Better than Sex mascara is really good, but I'm not paying that much lol

It's good. But it's not THAT good

I like it but not as much as Perversion, Urban Decay, got a good deal from boots on it the other week as it came in a gift set with sparkly gold glitter eyeliner

I forgot about UD. I bought loads of stuff from them until they stopped the Pro Discount scheme. I do love their Stay Naked foundation though x"

I have most of the Naked palettes

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By *litterbabeWoman over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

"I definitely need mascara dupes. My favourites are either expensive or not available in the UK

Primark do a really good one for £1.50! Same as above, I replace every month/month and a half so it doesn’t dry out and irritate my eyes!

Which one is a really good Primark one? I find most of their products fabulous, I know that they are keenly priced but I still find them good quality.

False lash in the pink bottle! It’s such a good mascara! I only bought it as I forgot to pack mine and was staying away from home. I just picked it up and hoped for the best and I was shocked! "

I'm going to get some later...

( mascara obv)

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By *rongstantineWoman over a year ago

hull

Recently learned that Kat Von D makeup is my brand. The primer and foundation cover my rosacea beautifully (colour match and texture is perfect) and the lipsticks are to die for, although I should probably stop shocking the assistants by referring to my recent purchase as "whore red"

I was formerly a Clinique girl because of their anti-redness solutions, but for £3 more I might as well get the Kat Von D stuff.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm increasingly a Mac girl. I don't have a lot of problems with redness, and my skin issues I seem to sort out on the skincare side rather than makeup, although I don't have the same issues as you.

Base products, No 7 is my ride or die foundation, although I'm seriously contemplating a Fenty for a bulletproof option. Have had a sample.

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By *entileschiWoman over a year ago

Norwich

I use body butter to keep my skin soft and bio oil gel on my face.

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By *rongstantineWoman over a year ago

hull

"I'm increasingly a Mac girl. I don't have a lot of problems with redness, and my skin issues I seem to sort out on the skincare side rather than makeup, although I don't have the same issues as you.

Base products, No 7 is my ride or die foundation, although I'm seriously contemplating a Fenty for a bulletproof option. Have had a sample."

I've tried No 7 which wasn't a great match (on the lightest palette) and I hated having to layer it. I tried Fenty but it didn't stick for me.

That said, I know next to fuck all about makeup, it's only been the last four years that I realised I was able to actually cover the redness (and now I'm obsessed with doing so, which I should probably stop). It's been an interesting awakening for me, probably twenty years too late to be doing so much ignorant experimenting.

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"I'm increasingly a Mac girl. I don't have a lot of problems with redness, and my skin issues I seem to sort out on the skincare side rather than makeup, although I don't have the same issues as you.

Base products, No 7 is my ride or die foundation, although I'm seriously contemplating a Fenty for a bulletproof option. Have had a sample.

I've tried No 7 which wasn't a great match (on the lightest palette) and I hated having to layer it. I tried Fenty but it didn't stick for me.

never too late to get interested in makeup. I only got into it in the last two years. and now i have amassed a beautiful collection aided and abetted by swing coz she has magic stuff in her collection and i will continue to search for the ultimate full coverage foundation that will cover my red cheeks. other than that its the fun trying it all out

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'm increasingly a Mac girl. I don't have a lot of problems with redness, and my skin issues I seem to sort out on the skincare side rather than makeup, although I don't have the same issues as you.

Base products, No 7 is my ride or die foundation, although I'm seriously contemplating a Fenty for a bulletproof option. Have had a sample.

I've tried No 7 which wasn't a great match (on the lightest palette) and I hated having to layer it. I tried Fenty but it didn't stick for me.

Never too late. It's quite recent for me too.

It's all about what finding what works for you. Like, so many swear by ELDW. It looked nice on but it was so heavy I took it off really quickly.

I've heard good things about the new Urban Decay foundation?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm increasingly a Mac girl. I don't have a lot of problems with redness, and my skin issues I seem to sort out on the skincare side rather than makeup, although I don't have the same issues as you.

Base products, No 7 is my ride or die foundation, although I'm seriously contemplating a Fenty for a bulletproof option. Have had a sample.

I've tried No 7 which wasn't a great match (on the lightest palette) and I hated having to layer it. I tried Fenty but it didn't stick for me.

Never too late. It's quite recent for me too.

It's all about what finding what works for you. Like, so many swear by ELDW. It looked nice on but it was so heavy I took it off really quickly.

I've heard good things about the new Urban Decay foundation?"

Double Wear is far too heavy for me. Sticks to every fine line/wrinkle.

The UD Stay Naked is great. I used to love All Nighter too when I needed more coverage (I have oily skin and have breakouts sometimes). Ultimately though, if I use the All Nighter setting spray, my makeup doesn't budge all night

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I don't especially have sensory issues around makeup but ELDW was just "get it off get it off get it off"

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By *adylydfordWoman over a year ago

altinkum

Im useless. I go to a lovely lady who does my brows. They call it henna spa and lasts around 6 weeks. I get russian volume lashes with infills every 10 days. My skin i get a million dollar facial every 5 weeks. Which is dermaplaining, microneedling 1.5 roller a mask and lymph draining face massage. Hair dresser every weeks for my roots and full leg wax every 10 days. ... i need a sugar daddy or something to start paying for all this lol

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I get my brows done but everything else is DIY with varying degrees of success haha.

I'm not sure about the availability in the UK as it's a US site, but the site Temptalia has a roundup of reviews of a range of Revlon lipsticks, which have almost all done really well. Cheap lipstick that performs!

(I need more lipstick like I need a hole in the head, so)

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"Apparently Better than Sex mascara is really good, but I'm not paying that much lol

It's good. But it's not THAT good

I like it but not as much as Perversion, Urban Decay, got a good deal from boots on it the other week as it came in a gift set with sparkly gold glitter eyeliner

I forgot about UD. I bought loads of stuff from them until they stopped the Pro Discount scheme. I do love their Stay Naked foundation though x"

I came across it by accident as I was looking for the midnight cowboy glitter eyeliner and it was in the gift set so thought I’d chance it and so far I love it. As for foundation I’ve akways been a sucker for Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish sponge on cream makeup, tried plenty of others but always go back to this x

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"Apparently Better than Sex mascara is really good, but I'm not paying that much lol

It's good. But it's not THAT good

I like it but not as much as Perversion, Urban Decay, got a good deal from boots on it the other week as it came in a gift set with sparkly gold glitter eyeliner

I forgot about UD. I bought loads of stuff from them until they stopped the Pro Discount scheme. I do love their Stay Naked foundation though x"

I came across it by accident as I was looking for the midnight cowboy glitter eyeliner and it was in the gift set so thought I’d chance it and so far I love it. As for foundation I’ve always been a sucker for Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish sponge on cream makeup, tried plenty of others but always go back to this x

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"Propolis gel has been my saviour,awful skin til i discovered this,cleared up in a couple of weeks and also elemis cleansing balm is a good luxury goto product too,good job they both last a long time.

My friend recommend Propolis Gel when I had my thyroid taken out for the scar, nobody notices the scar so must have done a good job although I didn’t use it anywhere else as I didn’t really know what it was for other than wound healing.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

As for face creams oils, I make my own. They work for me but I have my own unique receipt which helps

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Sore eye = no eye makeup today. Sadness.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Apparently Better than Sex mascara is really good, but I'm not paying that much lol

It's good. But it's not THAT good

I like it but not as much as Perversion, Urban Decay, got a good deal from boots on it the other week as it came in a gift set with sparkly gold glitter eyeliner

I forgot about UD. I bought loads of stuff from them until they stopped the Pro Discount scheme. I do love their Stay Naked foundation though x

Bloodyhell, I'd forgotten about Elizabeth Arden FF! I bloody loved this as a teen. Great coverage! I didn't know it was still around! I tend to swap to a different foundation a couple of times a year. Depends what's going on with skin. I get flare ups of acne and often have very oily skin, then sometimes it clears up beautifully in Summer so I can get away with a BB cream and concealer x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Aussie shampoo is a fave and urban decay make up is good too. Plus a few bottles of sauvage mount blanc creed aftershave and various perfumes are helping us along nicely

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By *eah BabyCouple over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

"Apparently Better than Sex mascara is really good, but I'm not paying that much lol

It's good. But it's not THAT good

I like it but not as much as Perversion, Urban Decay, got a good deal from boots on it the other week as it came in a gift set with sparkly gold glitter eyeliner

I forgot about UD. I bought loads of stuff from them until they stopped the Pro Discount scheme. I do love their Stay Naked foundation though x

It’s beautifully packaged now, no longer the black compact, it’s shiny gold with a mirrored front, I found if you dampen the sponge a little it gives a lighter coverage. I’m quite lucky that never been troubled with skin problems but I love how your skin looks so even when wearing it and quick and easy to apply as I’m a 5 min slap it on and go kind of person haha

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If you rub/ massage coconut oil on your scalp before you wash it, it works really well in terms of leaving your hair very shiny & in good condition.

- I think I'm the only bloke in this thread. (Like when I go into claires, for ponytail bands, I'm the only bloke in that shop too.)

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By *antrelWoman over a year ago

Birmingham/Cardiff

Thank you for all the brilliant recommendations. My skin care and make up is pretty basic but I’ve picked up some great ideas from here - I have a haul of The Ordinary products on order.

My little tip is Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream, smells awful but if my lips feel a bit dry I pop a tiny bit on at night and hey presto, super soft lips in the morning.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If you rub/ massage coconut oil on your scalp before you wash it, it works really well in terms of leaving your hair very shiny & in good condition.

- I think I'm the only bloke in this thread. (Like when I go into claires, for ponytail bands, I'm the only bloke in that shop too.)"

Love this tip - I use castor oil for my hair, in the same way. A tiny swipe on my brows and lashes makes everything better too

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I dropped my expensive and favourite highlighter last weekend, I scooped up the contents and put them back in, can anyone tell me what to do to solidify it again please? Is it water or something else?

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I dropped my expensive and favourite highlighter last weekend, I scooped up the contents and put them back in, can anyone tell me what to do to solidify it again please? Is it water or something else? "

I would properly cry.

My guess is it'd probably depend on the formula tbh.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I would properly cry.

My guess is it'd probably depend on the formula tbh."

I nearly did! I've had it years and only just touched bottom in the middle.

I rem_mber a tip about resetting broken powders but can't rem_mber what it was now. Maybe I could just crush it and put it in a pot.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I would properly cry.

My guess is it'd probably depend on the formula tbh.

I nearly did! I've had it years and only just touched bottom in the middle.

I rem_mber a tip about resetting broken powders but can't rem_mber what it was now. Maybe I could just crush it and put it in a pot. "

Yes, using it as a loose powder might work as well. I've actually got some Primark highlighters I meant to experiment with by turning into a lotion or something (but lazy, and I just use them haha)

There are so many amazing highlighters out there these days.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I think a few drops of rubbing alcohol will reset it. Google it, but I’m sure that’s it

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By *he Mac LassWoman over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

I just fell in love with NYC dark circle concealer. Tis marvellous!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"If you rub/ massage coconut oil on your scalp before you wash it, it works really well in terms of leaving your hair very shiny & in good condition.

- I think I'm the only bloke in this thread. (Like when I go into claires, for ponytail bands, I'm the only bloke in that shop too.)"

I should try this. My hair is in reasonable nick but that's because it's pretty short at the moment. And my scalp is always bloody itchy. I use coconut oil with an exfoliating mitt so it's already in the bathroom, lol

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