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Always my fave thread 
Got my makeup table sorted. Just need to get storage. Didnt think pink glitter would be my thing but learn something new every day lol. On the hunt now for the perfect barstool and makeup mirror.
Also am looking at makeup remover balms. Seen one on cult beauty and its supposed to good. anyone tried them. Im sick to death of going through acres of makeup remover pads and micellar water |
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At the moment I'm playing with my hair. Still undecided about whether to chop it all off or not, it's still at a highly irritating length. Trying to capitalise on the natural texture of it, experimenting. I hate straightening it, it never stays and I have images of setting it on fire.
My next makeup experiment will be with a pink duochrome highlighter I got because why not. |
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"Always my fave thread
Got my makeup table sorted. Just need to get storage. Didnt think pink glitter would be my thing but learn something new every day lol. On the hunt now for the perfect barstool and makeup mirror.
Also am looking at makeup remover balms. Seen one on cult beauty and its supposed to good. anyone tried them. Im sick to death of going through acres of makeup remover pads and micellar water"
People rate the Simple Human ones but I like my money too much.
I have an adjustable ring light from Boots No 7, regularly on offer. Got it with points  |
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"At the moment I'm playing with my hair. Still undecided about whether to chop it all off or not, it's still at a highly irritating length. Trying to capitalise on the natural texture of it, experimenting. I hate straightening it, it never stays and I have images of setting it on fire.
My next makeup experiment will be with a pink duochrome highlighter I got because why not."
Have you tried sea salt spray? My hair is wavy and a bit wirey to be honest, when it was shorter is kept the natural wave in without looking like I'd been pulled out a hedge |
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Skin care I love Liz Earle cleanse and polish also her super balm is great for tonnes of things from lips to cuticles.
Just picked up a new mascara recently think it’s L’Oréal called ‘bambi eyes’ which is great as I’ve not the thickest of lashes. |
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"At the moment I'm playing with my hair. Still undecided about whether to chop it all off or not, it's still at a highly irritating length. Trying to capitalise on the natural texture of it, experimenting. I hate straightening it, it never stays and I have images of setting it on fire.
My next makeup experiment will be with a pink duochrome highlighter I got because why not.
Have you tried sea salt spray? My hair is wavy and a bit wirey to be honest, when it was shorter is kept the natural wave in without looking like I'd been pulled out a hedge"
Not for years. I tried blowing it to encourage smoothness first, which works for a bob but doesn't now. I use lots of anti frizz stuff. Air drying gives the least frizzy effect, but the waves are limp. I'm trying to encourage the wave. Insert rabbit hole of curly hair research here. |
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"Skin care I love Liz Earle cleanse and polish also her super balm is great for tonnes of things from lips to cuticles.
Just picked up a new mascara recently think it’s L’Oréal called ‘bambi eyes’ which is great as I’ve not the thickest of lashes."
Have you tried the Superdrug Vitamin E version? It's meant to be a dupe. |
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"At the moment I'm playing with my hair. Still undecided about whether to chop it all off or not, it's still at a highly irritating length. Trying to capitalise on the natural texture of it, experimenting. I hate straightening it, it never stays and I have images of setting it on fire.
My next makeup experiment will be with a pink duochrome highlighter I got because why not.
Have you tried sea salt spray? My hair is wavy and a bit wirey to be honest, when it was shorter is kept the natural wave in without looking like I'd been pulled out a hedge
Not for years. I tried blowing it to encourage smoothness first, which works for a bob but doesn't now. I use lots of anti frizz stuff. Air drying gives the least frizzy effect, but the waves are limp. I'm trying to encourage the wave. Insert rabbit hole of curly hair research here."
I air dry mine and use salt spray to reduce the frizz and keep the waves in place. Found a lot of the anti fizz stuff left my hair limp. Some hair mouse is good as long as you don't go overboard also, too much pulls the waves out |
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"Skin care I love Liz Earle cleanse and polish also her super balm is great for tonnes of things from lips to cuticles.
Just picked up a new mascara recently think it’s L’Oréal called ‘bambi eyes’ which is great as I’ve not the thickest of lashes.
Have you tried the Superdrug Vitamin E version? It's meant to be a dupe."
Really? Cool I’ll give it a go.
I’ve got a couple of other Superdrug products like a oil make up cleanser and a peel. |
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"Skin care I love Liz Earle cleanse and polish also her super balm is great for tonnes of things from lips to cuticles.
Just picked up a new mascara recently think it’s L’Oréal called ‘bambi eyes’ which is great as I’ve not the thickest of lashes.
Have you tried the Superdrug Vitamin E version? It's meant to be a dupe.
Really? Cool I’ll give it a go.
I’ve got a couple of other Superdrug products like a oil make up cleanser and a peel."
Increasingly my facial skincare is being taken over by Superdrug and The Ordinary  |
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"My next experiment will be plopping. Supposed to be low key, low product."
Just looked up what plopping was, cause where I'm from plops is poo 
Anyway think it's worth a shot, I use a hair turban to keep the waves in my hair, if I don't the weight of the water pulls the wave out |
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"My next experiment will be plopping. Supposed to be low key, low product.
Just looked up what plopping was, cause where I'm from plops is poo
Anyway think it's worth a shot, I use a hair turban to keep the waves in my hair, if I don't the weight of the water pulls the wave out "
I came across it by accident and ditto.
Yes. I think it'll be an overnight job for me, my hair takes an age to dry.
I really want to embrace my texture and throw away the straighteners. |
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"Skin care I love Liz Earle cleanse and polish also her super balm is great for tonnes of things from lips to cuticles.
Just picked up a new mascara recently think it’s L’Oréal called ‘bambi eyes’ which is great as I’ve not the thickest of lashes.
Have you tried the Superdrug Vitamin E version? It's meant to be a dupe."
Super drug hot cloth cleanser is a great dupe for the Liz Earle, tried both x |
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"Skin care I love Liz Earle cleanse and polish also her super balm is great for tonnes of things from lips to cuticles.
Just picked up a new mascara recently think it’s L’Oréal called ‘bambi eyes’ which is great as I’ve not the thickest of lashes."
I want to try that mascara x
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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On your reccomendation of Urban Decay foundation I recently treated myself to some of the 'stay naked' after using EL double wear for years.
I love it, it's so light but with brilliant coverage and a little foes a long way.
So....Thank you, I love these threads! |
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"On your reccomendation of Urban Decay foundation I recently treated myself to some of the 'stay naked' after using EL double wear for years.
I love it, it's so light but with brilliant coverage and a little foes a long way.
So....Thank you, I love these threads!"
I tried ELDW recently and hated it |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Oh I love these threads! I've found a brilliant lipgloss that really lasts thanks to Goodnitegirl's post in an earlier one, some epic mascara...
Soooo, I'm going to be attempting to do my first smokey eye soon. Are there any palettes anyone would recommend? Particularly good pigmentation. I've not worn eyeshadow for a long time and part of me is tempted to go to a makeup counter but I'm a bit time poor so any advice about brands to have a look out for would be gratefully received. |
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"Always my fave thread
Got my makeup table sorted. Just need to get storage. Didnt think pink glitter would be my thing but learn something new every day lol. On the hunt now for the perfect barstool and makeup mirror.
Also am looking at makeup remover balms. Seen one on cult beauty and its supposed to good.
anyone tried them. Im sick to death of going through acres of makeup remover pads and micellar water"
Baby wipes |
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"Always my fave thread
Got my makeup table sorted. Just need to get storage. Didnt think pink glitter would be my thing but learn something new every day lol. On the hunt now for the perfect barstool and makeup mirror.
Also am looking at makeup remover balms. Seen one on cult beauty and its supposed to good. anyone tried them. Im sick to death of going through acres of makeup remover pads and micellar water"
Johnson's baby lotion (pink bottle) this is what I used before all the different make up removers and I've tried many different types of removers
Aldi make up wipes I love them excellent at removing makeup and skin feels good after. 5 in 1 I think it's called |
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"Oh I love these threads! I've found a brilliant lipgloss that really lasts thanks to Goodnitegirl's post in an earlier one, some epic mascara...
Soooo, I'm going to be attempting to do my first smokey eye soon. Are there any palettes anyone would recommend? Particularly good pigmentation. I've not worn eyeshadow for a long time and part of me is tempted to go to a makeup counter but I'm a bit time poor so any advice about brands to have a look out for would be gratefully received."
Huda Beauty for your skin tone. Expensive but really worth it. |
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"Oh I love these threads! I've found a brilliant lipgloss that really lasts thanks to Goodnitegirl's post in an earlier one, some epic mascara...
Soooo, I'm going to be attempting to do my first smokey eye soon. Are there any palettes anyone would recommend? Particularly good pigmentation. I've not worn eyeshadow for a long time and part of me is tempted to go to a makeup counter but I'm a bit time poor so any advice about brands to have a look out for would be gratefully received."
Colour scheme? (Not all smokey eyes are black) Budget?
All brands have hit and miss products. The most reliable consistent reviewer I know is Temptalia (doesn't review everything, US based so not all products readily available, but her reviews are unusually objective) |
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"Can anyone recommend a foundation for combination skin? I can bad dry patches on my skin at this time of year, all foundations I've tried so far look awful, so I just avoid it  "
Unfortunately foundation can only do so much - look at your skincare to treat the dry patches. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid is an easy recommendation. |
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"Balm: I've heard good things about Clinique Take the Day off, but it's pricey. I use Superdrug Vitamin E Dual Phase Cleansing Oil myself. Cotton pads, washable ones exist."
I've taken to using muslin cloths to reduce the amount waste I create. Lucky my mam owns a sewing machine |
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"No budget, colour wise I was thinking possibly copper, rose gold, brown shades?
Huda Beauty is a great shout, thanks Incandescent, I might see if I can pop into Mancs tomorrow."
I'm not sure about palettes they have for it, but if by no budget you really mean no budget, check out Pat McGrath. Their eyeshadow is insanely good (but prices... yeah. A single is £25, full size palette over £100). Huda tend to do well in reviews but there's some misses in there.
Be wary of pressed glitter: it's a newish trend in eyeshadow. Not all of it is eye safe per the FDA (EU regulations are different, but most of the beauty media I consume is American. And plastic particles in the eye are possible)
If you're prepared to wait and pay customs charges, Colour Pop also do really well.
Don't forget your eye primer. |
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"No budget, colour wise I was thinking possibly copper, rose gold, brown shades?
Huda Beauty is a great shout, thanks Incandescent, I might see if I can pop into Mancs tomorrow."
the anastasia beverly hills palettes might be worth looking at too. I have the soft glam palette and its my go to for smokey eyes |
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"Always my fave thread
Got my makeup table sorted. Just need to get storage. Didnt think pink glitter would be my thing but learn something new every day lol. On the hunt now for the perfect barstool and makeup mirror.
Also am looking at makeup remover balms. Seen one on cult beauty and its supposed to good. anyone tried them. Im sick to death of going through acres of makeup remover pads and micellar water"
Purito do a fantastic cleansing balm, it removes make up and sun cream but keeps fragrance to a minimum which lessons irritation. I wouldn’t recommend facial wipes as they have been proven to pull at the skin which can cause premature ageing (also not great for the environment). I have sensitive skin but when I use this paired with the cerave cleanser it works a treat. |
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"No budget, colour wise I was thinking possibly copper, rose gold, brown shades?
Huda Beauty is a great shout, thanks Incandescent, I might see if I can pop into Mancs tomorrow.
I'm not sure about palettes they have for it, but if by no budget you really mean no budget, check out Pat McGrath. Their eyeshadow is insanely good (but prices... yeah. A single is £25, full size palette over £100). Huda tend to do well in reviews but there's some misses in there.
Be wary of pressed glitter: it's a newish trend in eyeshadow. Not all of it is eye safe per the FDA (EU regulations are different, but most of the beauty media I consume is American. And plastic particles in the eye are possible)
If you're prepared to wait and pay customs charges, Colour Pop also do really well.
Don't forget your eye primer."
Have you considered Tati Westbrook’s pallet called textured neutrals vol 1? I tend to use liquid eye shadow but if I want powder this is the pallet I use  |
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"Can anyone recommend a foundation for combination skin? I can bad dry patches on my skin at this time of year, all foundations I've tried so far look awful, so I just avoid it "
I suffer from this during autumn and winter as well, I have been using Cerave moisturising cream (the one in a tub rather than a tube) and L’Oréal true match foundation. I pretty sure it’s the moisturiser that has calmed my skin down though so I would recommend. |
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"No budget, colour wise I was thinking possibly copper, rose gold, brown shades?
Huda Beauty is a great shout, thanks Incandescent, I might see if I can pop into Mancs tomorrow.
the anastasia beverly hills palettes might be worth looking at too. I have the soft glam palette and its my go to for smokey eyes"
I've still not popped my ABH cherry  |
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"Balm: I've heard good things about Clinique Take the Day off, but it's pricey. I use Superdrug Vitamin E Dual Phase Cleansing Oil myself. Cotton pads, washable ones exist.
I've taken to using muslin cloths to reduce the amount waste I create. Lucky my mam owns a sewing machine "
I'm really basic with Simple face wash and a flannel. I'd be lost without it! |
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Does anyone have any tips for flakey nails? My index and middle fingernails have been peeling at the top for ages now. I've tried Cutex recovery oil and various hardeners, but can't seem to solve it. Wondering if I might be missing something in my diet (I'm mostly vegan but take multi-vitamin + enriched milk alternatives). |
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"No budget, colour wise I was thinking possibly copper, rose gold, brown shades?
Huda Beauty is a great shout, thanks Incandescent, I might see if I can pop into Mancs tomorrow.
the anastasia beverly hills palettes might be worth looking at too. I have the soft glam palette and its my go to for smokey eyes
I've still not popped my ABH cherry "
Have to say they are brilliant palettes. I got the prism palette first and i loved it. Himself got me the vault for christmas |
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"No budget, colour wise I was thinking possibly copper, rose gold, brown shades?
Huda Beauty is a great shout, thanks Incandescent, I might see if I can pop into Mancs tomorrow.
the anastasia beverly hills palettes might be worth looking at too. I have the soft glam palette and its my go to for smokey eyes
I've still not popped my ABH cherry
Have to say they are brilliant palettes. I got the prism palette first and i loved it. Himself got me the vault for christmas"
I need another eyeshadow palette like a hole in the head! |
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"No budget, colour wise I was thinking possibly copper, rose gold, brown shades?
Huda Beauty is a great shout, thanks Incandescent, I might see if I can pop into Mancs tomorrow.
the anastasia beverly hills palettes might be worth looking at too. I have the soft glam palette and its my go to for smokey eyes
I've still not popped my ABH cherry
Have to say they are brilliant palettes. I got the prism palette first and i loved it. Himself got me the vault for christmas
I need another eyeshadow palette like a hole in the head!"
Yeah but sooooo worth it  |
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"No budget, colour wise I was thinking possibly copper, rose gold, brown shades?
Huda Beauty is a great shout, thanks Incandescent, I might see if I can pop into Mancs tomorrow.
the anastasia beverly hills palettes might be worth looking at too. I have the soft glam palette and its my go to for smokey eyes
I've still not popped my ABH cherry
Have to say they are brilliant palettes. I got the prism palette first and i loved it. Himself got me the vault for christmas
I need another eyeshadow palette like a hole in the head!
Yeah but sooooo worth it "
I'm working on what I've got |
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"Does anyone have any tips for flakey nails? My index and middle fingernails have been peeling at the top for ages now. I've tried Cutex recovery oil and various hardeners, but can't seem to solve it. Wondering if I might be missing something in my diet (I'm mostly vegan but take multi-vitamin + enriched milk alternatives)."
I don't, I'm afraid, but my suspicion is to agree that diet/supplementation might be at the root of it. |
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"Just had my nails done today. Pale pink.
I'm loving anything rockabilly at the moment "
My hair is now a pale pink after spending most of the evening stripping the grey colour out and bleaching up my roots. For anyone who uses bleach or colours their hair a lot, I can highly recommend Osmo Chromaplex bond builder. It's a great (and MUCH cheaper) dupe for Olaplex x |
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"Olaplex 
Expensive but my hair feels amazing x"
My hair would be frazzled by now without bond builders. The amount of bleach and colouring it's had to endure lately  x |
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"Olaplex
Expensive but my hair feels amazing x
My hair would be frazzled by now without bond builders. The amount of bleach and colouring it's had to endure lately x"
I feel your pain! Trouble is, I almost ruined my hair and I can sit on it. I’m staying natural from now on!!! |
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Pores..... Now I use really good products, I use elemis skin care.
But whatever I do with foundation it always sits in my cheek pores... Any tips or just a part of getting old? |
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"Just had my nails done today. Pale pink.
I'm loving anything rockabilly at the moment
My hair is now a pale pink after spending most of the evening stripping the grey colour out and bleaching up my roots. For anyone who uses bleach or colours their hair a lot, I can highly recommend Osmo Chromaplex bond builder. It's a great (and MUCH cheaper) dupe for Olaplex x"
I love osmo products
I use the hair mask and the wonder 10 |
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"Pores..... Now I use really good products, I use elemis skin care.
But whatever I do with foundation it always sits in my cheek pores... Any tips or just a part of getting old?"
Look for a pore blurring primer. Benefit Porefessional is good but expensive, Maybelline Baby Skin is supposed to be a dupe. |
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"Does anyone have any tips for flakey nails? My index and middle fingernails have been peeling at the top for ages now. I've tried Cutex recovery oil and various hardeners, but can't seem to solve it. Wondering if I might be missing something in my diet (I'm mostly vegan but take multi-vitamin + enriched milk alternatives).
I don't, I'm afraid, but my suspicion is to agree that diet/supplementation might be at the root of it."
Yeah, my diet's pretty healthy but I think I'm going to have to investigate specific supplements. I thought it might be impact trauma related (these are the ones I'm always knocking on things and the others don't seem to suffer) but they definitely should be stronger! |
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My thing is dramatic eye make up when I go out of a night time however I have hooded eyes and I'm not a spring chicken anymore so my Cat eyeliner is getting really hard to get right |
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I ve also recently been experimenting with face products
I use my usual astral cream and then a primer and then boots no 7 foundation but I’m not fully happy with it
Any good suggestions for a full coverage foundation for,older skin |
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"Always my fave thread
Got my makeup table sorted. Just need to get storage. Didnt think pink glitter would be my thing but learn something new every day lol. On the hunt now for the perfect barstool and makeup mirror.
Also am looking at makeup remover balms. Seen one on cult beauty and its supposed to good. anyone tried them. Im sick to death of going through acres of makeup remover pads and micellar water
Johnson's baby lotion (pink bottle) this is what I used before all the different make up removers and I've tried many different types of removers
Aldi make up wipes I love them excellent at removing makeup and skin feels good after. 5 in 1 I think it's called "
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"Can anyone recommend a foundation for combination skin? I can bad dry patches on my skin at this time of year, all foundations I've tried so far look awful, so I just avoid it "
Not foundation as such but I use rimmel insta flawless tinted moisturiser
Found it loads better for my combination skin |
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"I ve also recently been experimenting with face products
I use my usual astral cream and then a primer and then boots no 7 foundation but I’m not fully happy with it
Any good suggestions for a full coverage foundation for,older skin"
I don't know, I'm afraid, but I'm going to bump this for you |
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"It’s a good full coverage foundation I’m looking for
I love estee lauder double wear , and I use a dewy finish setting spray over just to soften things x"
I gather dewy/ luminous is better for most things as you get older. I'm still very much tied to matte. |
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"My thing is dramatic eye make up when I go out of a night time however I have hooded eyes and I'm not a spring chicken anymore so my Cat eyeliner is getting really hard to get right "
Same here, I've had to adjust the way I do it so it doesn't end up in the folds!
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"It’s a good full coverage foundation I’m looking for
I love estee lauder double wear , and I use a dewy finish setting spray over just to soften things x"
Its brilliant stuff, i use this and a setting powder and I'm done.
It covers everything with just a smidge of concealer underneath and doesnt look heavy either. |
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I’m a tarte fan - their eyeshadows are buttery soft and easy to blend and dont settle into my creases. They’re reasonable priced - not cheap but not mad prices, the colours are wearable and they smell lovely |
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"Does anyone have any tips for flakey nails? My index and middle fingernails have been peeling at the top for ages now. I've tried Cutex recovery oil and various hardeners, but can't seem to solve it. Wondering if I might be missing something in my diet (I'm mostly vegan but take multi-vitamin + enriched milk alternatives).
I don't, I'm afraid, but my suspicion is to agree that diet/supplementation might be at the root of it.
Yeah, my diet's pretty healthy but I think I'm going to have to investigate specific supplements. I thought it might be impact trauma related (these are the ones I'm always knocking on things and the others don't seem to suffer) but they definitely should be stronger!"
You could try OPI nail envy..worked on my crappy nails and comes in 2 finishes and also colour now and invest in a good quality glass nail file as it doesnt split the nail and let moisture in to separate the nail layers making the nail stronger also avoplex nail oil for the nail bed.
Although not prob the cheapest solution but it works and you can find nail envy and OPI products in certain outlets now |
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"My thing is dramatic eye make up when I go out of a night time however I have hooded eyes and I'm not a spring chicken anymore so my Cat eyeliner is getting really hard to get right
Same here, I've had to adjust the way I do it so it doesn't end up in the folds!
P"
Is there a tutorial somewhere I can watch to learn? |
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"My thing is dramatic eye make up when I go out of a night time however I have hooded eyes and I'm not a spring chicken anymore so my Cat eyeliner is getting really hard to get right
Same here, I've had to adjust the way I do it so it doesn't end up in the folds!
P
Is there a tutorial somewhere I can watch to learn?"
You tube have some good ones. I typed in hooded eyes make up tutorial.
Some stuff is great and other stuff I don't like at all. It's about funding what suits you and your style I guess
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"Does anyone have any tips for flakey nails? My index and middle fingernails have been peeling at the top for ages now. I've tried Cutex recovery oil and various hardeners, but can't seem to solve it. Wondering if I might be missing something in my diet (I'm mostly vegan but take multi-vitamin + enriched milk alternatives).
I don't, I'm afraid, but my suspicion is to agree that diet/supplementation might be at the root of it.
Yeah, my diet's pretty healthy but I think I'm going to have to investigate specific supplements. I thought it might be impact trauma related (these are the ones I'm always knocking on things and the others don't seem to suffer) but they definitely should be stronger!
You could try OPI nail envy..worked on my crappy nails and comes in 2 finishes and also colour now and invest in a good quality glass nail file as it doesnt split the nail and let moisture in to separate the nail layers making the nail stronger also avoplex nail oil for the nail bed.
Although not prob the cheapest solution but it works and you can find nail envy and OPI products in certain outlets now"
Ooh, thank you! I just use nail clippers and emery boards so will invest in a good quality file... I like OPI polishes so will definitely check that out. |
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"My thing is dramatic eye make up when I go out of a night time however I have hooded eyes and I'm not a spring chicken anymore so my Cat eyeliner is getting really hard to get right
Same here, I've had to adjust the way I do it so it doesn't end up in the folds!
P
Is there a tutorial somewhere I can watch to learn?
You tube have some good ones. I typed in hooded eyes make up tutorial.
Some stuff is great and other stuff I don't like at all. It's about funding what suits you and your style I guess
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"Trying to bring out my waves by sleeping on them tonight (extended plopping) tonight. Wish me luck.
Good luck and a huge amount of jealousy too if you can sleep for more than 4 hours "
See how I go  I have a shirt on my head like a weird turban |
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Nails: drink 1.5-2 litres of water a day, and get a bottle of CND Solar oil. Rub it into your cuticles before bed, your nails will be strong and growing in no time.
Skin: vitamin c moisturisers to bring back the glow. The body shop does a really good one called Glow Protect Lotion with spf 30, and Nivea does a very good body one with Vitamin C and Q10. I get a lot of comments about how soft my skin is, it’s definitely regular use of these moisturisers.
Primer: the ordinary high spreadability fluid. It’s amazing.
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"I’m a tarte fan - their eyeshadows are buttery soft and easy to blend and dont settle into my creases. They’re reasonable priced - not cheap but not mad prices, the colours are wearable and they smell lovely "
I LOVE Tarte. I always stock up on palettes during their sale. The ones I have smell like chocolate and blend beautifully x |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"Trying to bring out my waves by sleeping on them tonight (extended plopping) tonight. Wish me luck.
Good luck and a huge amount of jealousy too if you can sleep for more than 4 hours
See how I go I have a shirt on my head like a weird turban"
Did it work? I'm going to try it |
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"Trying to bring out my waves by sleeping on them tonight (extended plopping) tonight. Wish me luck.
Good luck and a huge amount of jealousy too if you can sleep for more than 4 hours
See how I go I have a shirt on my head like a weird turban
Did it work? I'm going to try it "
Yes
It's very messy (and I brushed it out today lol), but for a first go I'm delighted. Really wavy hair |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"Trying to bring out my waves by sleeping on them tonight (extended plopping) tonight. Wish me luck.
Good luck and a huge amount of jealousy too if you can sleep for more than 4 hours
See how I go I have a shirt on my head like a weird turban
Did it work? I'm going to try it
Yes
It's very messy (and I brushed it out today lol), but for a first go I'm delighted. Really wavy hair "
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"I use Superdrug Vitamin E Dual Phase Cleansing Oil to remove my makeup. Effective and cheap. Leaves a greasy film on me, but tbh I always double cleanse when I remove my makeup."
Got some yesterday buy one get one free, and it's awesome |
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"I use Superdrug Vitamin E Dual Phase Cleansing Oil to remove my makeup. Effective and cheap. Leaves a greasy film on me, but tbh I always double cleanse when I remove my makeup.
Got some yesterday buy one get one free, and it's awesome "
Glad you like it |
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I've discovered my favourite mascara by accident. My discovery, Laura Mercier Caviar Volume Panoramic Mascara. I've had issues finding a mascara that's not only non-clumping but contact friendly (no flaking). I love this product.
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"Fake eyelashes..
Okay so I'm getting better at putting them on but still.. Its not easy and I don't get it right first time which is an utter pain. Any tips? Xx"
Magnetic ones, the type that come with a special eyeliner x |
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"I’ve also been looking at the magnetic ones but is more mess having to put two lots on that click together
Hard getting them off as well
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The ones with liner dont click together, couldnt get those on at all x |
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"Fake eyelashes..
Okay so I'm getting better at putting them on but still.. Its not easy and I don't get it right first time which is an utter pain. Any tips? Xx"
The best tips I ever received...
Don't be afraid to trim the inner corners down. I trim just under 1cm off mine and just make sure I wear a black liner and put mascara on my inner lashes.
Leave the glue to almost dry before attempting to stick them on. Wet glue just makes them ping off and gets everywhere if you've not got a steady hand.
I also go over mine with tweezers to clamp them to my own lashes (especially on the inner corners)
Ultimately, practice makes perfect. I find some lashes easier than others to work with x |
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I've fallen down the "curly girl" rabbit hole haha. I think I might be committing some serious energy into seeing if I can encourage a curl in my hair. My preliminary experiments suggest that my hair might actually be properly curly, not just wavy, if I completely change how I wash and brush my hair. |
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
Preston |
"No budget, colour wise I was thinking possibly copper, rose gold, brown shades?
Huda Beauty is a great shout, thanks Incandescent, I might see if I can pop into Mancs tomorrow."
The honey palette from urban decay is good |
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Had my colour done by my hairdresser a week ago that always perks me up, now currently sat with foam wrap curlers in will leave in till tomorrow afternoon then brush out ready for evening out. Style stays in for a good few days, so worth the initial effort |
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"Always my fave thread
Got my makeup table sorted. Just need to get storage. Didnt think pink glitter would be my thing but learn something new every day lol. On the hunt now for the perfect barstool and makeup mirror.
Also am looking at makeup remover balms. Seen one on cult beauty and its supposed to good. anyone tried them. Im sick to death of going through acres of makeup remover pads and micellar water"
Hello try the body shop camomile cleansing butter! It’s amazing for taking your makeup off and feels so lovely on the skin! I use it on dry skin then remove with a wet cloth!! |
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"No budget, colour wise I was thinking possibly copper, rose gold, brown shades?
Huda Beauty is a great shout, thanks Incandescent, I might see if I can pop into Mancs tomorrow.
The honey palette from urban decay is good"
Oh god I love it. |
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"I'm really enjoying experimenting with my hair's texture. I'm not there yet, it's still quite messy, but I think I might give up on the idea of straight or straight-ish hair. "
Mines really wavey and frizzy in places, but it's the natural texture of my hair. Actually looks in better condition now I've stopped fighting it and embracing it's natural state, white hairs and all |
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"I'm really enjoying experimenting with my hair's texture. I'm not there yet, it's still quite messy, but I think I might give up on the idea of straight or straight-ish hair.
Mines really wavey and frizzy in places, but it's the natural texture of my hair. Actually looks in better condition now I've stopped fighting it and embracing it's natural state, white hairs and all "
Treated "normally" my hair has a bit of a bend to it, won't hold being straightened, and is frizzy. Plopping without any other changes produces somewhere between high level waves and low level curls. I think if I make more changes I might actually have curly hair. |
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"Does anyone have any tips for flakey nails? My index and middle fingernails have been peeling at the top for ages now. I've tried Cutex recovery oil and various hardeners, but can't seem to solve it. Wondering if I might be missing something in my diet (I'm mostly vegan but take multi-vitamin + enriched milk alternatives).
I don't, I'm afraid, but my suspicion is to agree that diet/supplementation might be at the root of it.
Yeah, my diet's pretty healthy but I think I'm going to have to investigate specific supplements. I thought it might be impact trauma related (these are the ones I'm always knocking on things and the others don't seem to suffer) but they definitely should be stronger!
You could try OPI nail envy..worked on my crappy nails and comes in 2 finishes and also colour now and invest in a good quality glass nail file as it doesnt split the nail and let moisture in to separate the nail layers making the nail stronger also avoplex nail oil for the nail bed.
Although not prob the cheapest solution but it works and you can find nail envy and OPI products in certain outlets now
Ooh, thank you! I just use nail clippers and emery boards so will invest in a good quality file... I like OPI polishes so will definitely check that out."
I have a large nails inc salon size file from debenhams nail bar and a smaller handbag one by leighton denny if this helps to point you in the right direction..worth the money and you wash them under the tap and will have then forever. |
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I made a Body Lava dupe today. Not 100% sure how it'll last in the wild, but I crushed up a (Revolution) highlighter with a few handfuls of body lotion. Gives my skin a sheen/shimmer. Definitely worth a go. I did it in pink, because I'm pale, but I imagine gold would work well for darker.
Very easy, just crush and mix. |
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"I have discovered those face masks that look terrifying on but leave your skin feeling great!
You know those tissue peel off masks. Oh! And simple reviving hydrogel under eye mask "
Sheet masks! Definitely. I prefer ones in tubes myself, less waste, but the masking thing is great. |
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"I have discovered those face masks that look terrifying on but leave your skin feeling great!
You know those tissue peel off masks. Oh! And simple reviving hydrogel under eye mask
Sheet masks! Definitely. I prefer ones in tubes myself, less waste, but the masking thing is great."
Not seen the tube ones |
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"I have discovered those face masks that look terrifying on but leave your skin feeling great!
You know those tissue peel off masks. Oh! And simple reviving hydrogel under eye mask
Sheet masks! Definitely. I prefer ones in tubes myself, less waste, but the masking thing is great.
Not seen the tube ones "
I get Quick Fix Facials. Used to be in Boots, not sure now. The sheet ones have definitely taken off, Korean skincare etc. Some of the pricier brands do tubes.
If the sheet ones work then more power to you! I just find them messy and they seem to have too much product in them. |
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"Get my nails and eyebrows done every two weeks.
Treated myself to Urban Decay’s Game of Thrones pallet.
Don’t wear makeup often so it’s nice to have good quality "
I had a Pat McGrath demo today. Fortunately of stuff I already have |
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"I love Kat Von D
Also modelled for a gender free makeup company Jecca Blac last summer.
Hope you don't mind me in forum I love makeup and always interested in tips and ideas "
Oh no, god, all welcome! |
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I'm currently working on a big bold look. Bigger, bolder.
I'm high contrast in colouring which means I can break some rules, but there's still a line between breaking the rules and... God what child smeared makeup on your face? |
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"Balm: I've heard good things about Clinique Take the Day off, but it's pricey. I use Superdrug Vitamin E Dual Phase Cleansing Oil myself. Cotton pads, washable ones exist.
I've taken to using muslin cloths to reduce the amount waste I create. Lucky my mam owns a sewing machine "
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Increasingly my facial skincare is being taken over by Superdrug and The Ordinary
Love The Ordinary!!!! "
Me too. So much.
I just picked up one of their newer larger bottles of hyaluronic acid today. |
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Increasingly my facial skincare is being taken over by Superdrug and The Ordinary
Love The Ordinary!!!!
Me too. So much.
I just picked up one of their newer larger bottles of hyaluronic acid today."
Oooo hyaluronic acid seriously? What's the concentration and price
I personally advocate eating collagen and dosing the skin with hyaluronic x |
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Increasingly my facial skincare is being taken over by Superdrug and The Ordinary
Love The Ordinary!!!!
Me too. So much.
I just picked up one of their newer larger bottles of hyaluronic acid today.
Oooo hyaluronic acid seriously? What's the concentration and price
I personally advocate eating collagen and dosing the skin with hyaluronic x"
2% + B5. 60ml (the regular bottle is 30) cost me £10.60 today. |
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By *ara MTV/TS
over a year ago
Aberdare |
"Anyone on here dermaplane? Very tempted , also getting sucked into the idea of dermarolling"
I’ve had microdermabrasion a couple of times.
Now that is awesome as makeup goes on so smooth and even. |
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"Anyone on here dermaplane? Very tempted , also getting sucked into the idea of dermarolling
I’ve had microdermabrasion a couple of times.
Now that is awesome as makeup goes on so smooth and even."
I've found gradual improvement with mild chemical exfoliant. I don't use the regular stronger stuff, as my skin is pretty sensitive. |
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I love make up, but I’m shite at it. I do my brows, mascara and foundation and that’s about it.
Can anyone point me in the direction of good YouTube tutorials? I want to be able to contour and do proper make up shit! |
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Urban decay pallets are nice, but for a good budget dupe try one from Makeup Obsession or Revolution
My favourite foundation has always been Doublewear
The best eyelash glue is the Duo one. Holy grail.
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"Anyone on here dermaplane? Very tempted , also getting sucked into the idea of dermarolling"
Can’t help with dermaplaning, but I’ve had two sessions of dermarolling and can see a huge difference this time.
Pores are barely visible, skin incredibly smooth, lots of comments. My skin seems to be drinking up whatever I put on it, which is now Vitamin C moisturiser by the bucketload.
It did peel 2 days after, which was awesome to have to explain to my fwb after a vigorous session...the sweat and exertion seemed to trigger it. So awkward |
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By *ara MTV/TS
over a year ago
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"I love make up, but I’m shite at it. I do my brows, mascara and foundation and that’s about it.
Can anyone point me in the direction of good YouTube tutorials? I want to be able to contour and do proper make up shit!"
Stephanie Toms, Christen Dominique and Melissa Alatorre are good |
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"I love make up, but I’m shite at it. I do my brows, mascara and foundation and that’s about it.
Can anyone point me in the direction of good YouTube tutorials? I want to be able to contour and do proper make up shit!"
I also love make up and will join you in the search for very good tutorials
Xx |
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"I love make up, but I’m shite at it. I do my brows, mascara and foundation and that’s about it.
Can anyone point me in the direction of good YouTube tutorials? I want to be able to contour and do proper make up shit!"
Look at Robert Welsh. He's realistic, some do stuff only designed for camera.
Other than that, practice. Everyone is shit when they start. |
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By *ara MTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Yesterday I asked for advice at Mac and they suggested my idea might be going too far.
You know you're out there when someone at Mac tells you to slow your roll "
I’m intrigued, what’s your idea?
I’m no expert but, I’ve had makeup lessons. |
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"Yesterday I asked for advice at Mac and they suggested my idea might be going too far.
You know you're out there when someone at Mac tells you to slow your roll
I’m intrigued, what’s your idea?
I’m no expert but, I’ve had makeup lessons."
Bronze smokey eye and purple lip.
I've had lessons. I'm meaning to be over the top, and I'm high contrast. I think I can pull it off. |
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By *vcarolTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Yesterday I asked for advice at Mac and they suggested my idea might be going too far.
You know you're out there when someone at Mac tells you to slow your roll
I’m intrigued, what’s your idea?
I’m no expert but, I’ve had makeup lessons.
Bronze smokey eye and purple lip.
I've had lessons. I'm meaning to be over the top, and I'm high contrast. I think I can pull it off."
Lol, go for it!
One thing about makeup is individual style that it gives you. If you walk into the cosmetics dept in say boots and they stop you to see how your put together, you’ve either got it so right there jealous.... or pantomime beckons!
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"Anyone on here dermaplane? Very tempted , also getting sucked into the idea of dermarolling"
I LOVE dermaplane treatments. My skin glows afterwards and my makeup just seems to go on so much better.
I've had some dermarolling in conjunction with PRP. Pretty much got rid of acne scarring on my cheeks. I keep up with PRP treatments every 6-9 months |
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Has anyone had their brows laminated? A beautician friend of mine is doing a lash lift and tint for me later on and has asked if I'd like to be a model for before/after pics for brow lamination (She's just qualified).
I don't actually know of anyone who's had it done.
My eyebrows are shockingly unruly, grow in every direction possibly. Hopefully this will help... |
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By *ara MTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Has anyone had their brows laminated? A beautician friend of mine is doing a lash lift and tint for me later on and has asked if I'd like to be a model for before/after pics for brow lamination (She's just qualified).
I don't actually know of anyone who's had it done.
My eyebrows are shockingly unruly, grow in every direction possibly. Hopefully this will help... "
Not had that. Just get mine waxed.
I did have a lash lift last Nov_mber. Loved it. |
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By *WillowxWoman
over a year ago
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"Anyone on here dermaplane? Very tempted , also getting sucked into the idea of dermarolling"
Yes I treated myself to a million dollar facial when they had it on offer... Had it twice now! Deffo notice an improvement in makeup application and my skin absorbs moisturiser and serums more effectively. |
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By *ara MTV/TS
over a year ago
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My local beauty salon is great.
The girls are lovely and friendly.
They have no issues with a scruffy metal head getting his nails and eyebrows done every two weeks.
They all know about Tara and love seeing pictures from my nights out. |
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"Has anyone had their brows laminated? A beautician friend of mine is doing a lash lift and tint for me later on and has asked if I'd like to be a model for before/after pics for brow lamination (She's just qualified).
I don't actually know of anyone who's had it done.
My eyebrows are shockingly unruly, grow in every direction possibly. Hopefully this will help...
Not had that. Just get mine waxed.
I did have a lash lift last Nov_mber. Loved it."
The lamination was like a perm lotion used to fix the hairs upwards. Then they were waxed/plucked/trimmed and tinted. The certainly look a bit fuller but I'm not sure it's something I'd have done regular. Just a similar effect to brushing up brows with a brow gel or soap.
The lash lift is fab. I've got stubby little light brown lashes and they're now curled and black. Really opened up my eyes |
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