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Girly thread v. soft hair and pretty faces

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CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT said:
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ulta3 - Spring Shower
'Scuse the dodgy application, I was a bit rushed. ;)
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OK, so this cheap wonder product that was supposed to save the world, make me a cup of tea and not chip for the princely sum of $2 ended up being total and utter shite. Ho-hum. Looking back I can't see how I thought it would be any different!

The reviewers I read on Vogue must have been on some seriously whack stuff, cos' my experience involved in the whole painted nail peeling off in big sheets in less than a day. LESS THAN A DAY!!! I was livid and have since chucked the little fucker in the bin. Nobody waste their time on this rubbish. OPI will never be replaced. /Hugs collection


Onto something a little less scathing now. I recently trialed a set of four different shades of Coastal Scents Honey Glow mineral make-up. Having been a MAC girl for the past 5+ years I was quite skeptical at the idea of moving away to another brand, but with all of the reviews and advertisments touting mineral as the way to go for fresh and light looking make-up I just had to try it out.

The samples arrived last week and I quickly identified my best colour match. The finish was everything I was promised and more - natural, light look with excellent coverage and a really soft look. I played around and discovered how easy it is to apply more powder for a better coverage on problem areas. It's so versatile! Having oily skin I was interested to find it not only covered my blemishes etc but it prevented my having to use blotting powder to touch up during the day!! This stuff can keep me shine free for hours!!! I came home the first night raving to Busty who just shook his head and tried to drown out the squeeing. ;)

The pink kabuki brush I bought for US$4.99 was fantastic at picking up the powder and I didn't even have to re-dip! One swirl to load up on poweder, a quick tap to get rid of the excess and I was set to do my whole face. The brush is soft and the bristles don't come out - I would even go so far as to say it compares with my MAC brushes, which is really saying something considering the price difference.

Last week I ordered a custom mineral makeup set with full-size pots of the following;
  • Concealer
  • Foundation
  • Veil [to hold it all in place - extra staying power]
  • Eyeshadow x 2
  • and a blush
..all for the amazing price of US$26.95 + US$9.04 shipping to Australia. That's US$35.99 for more make-up than I'll use in months! To put this in perspective, ONE MAC BLOTTING POWDER COSTS ME AU$35. 8o

Needless to say I'm sold, and possibly hooked. I have lots of the CS eyeshadow pigments and they are beautiful to use - I can't wait for my goodies to arrive and my bank account to reap the benefits of this switch!
 
CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT said:
OK, so this cheap wonder product that was supposed to save the world, make me a cup of tea and not chip for the princely sum of $2 ended up being total and utter shite. Ho-hum. Looking back I can't see how I thought it would be any different!

The reviewers I read on Vogue must have been on some seriously whack stuff, cos' my experience involved in the whole painted nail peeling off in big sheets in less than a day. LESS THAN A DAY!!! I was livid and have since chucked the little fucker in the bin. Nobody waste their time on this rubbish. OPI will never be replaced. /Hugs collection
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Haha oh well, you tried!! Variety is the spice of life so go you for trying something outlandish and new.
Just glad I didn't get around to actually trying it for myself haha.
Ohhh you made me smile though COTB :D <3
 
queenbee1127 said:
Do any of you ladies have tips for shaving your legs?

I usually exfoliate with a scrub and then shave (I use the Shick Intuition) but I never get that super close, smooth shave I desire.

Any weird tips/tricks that give you the soft and smooth legs of your dreams?

P.S. I've used several different razors and it hasn't made much difference.
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Kiehl's Blue Eagle

It is technically for men but I believe I have used more than my bf has.

Flawless shave (with a Gillette Venus) every time.
 
^ I love my Venus razor, but I constantly get annoyed at their short life span. Is it just me, or do you find that after two shaves they're done? I'm talking first use = pure silky bliss, second shave is not quite as good, but acceptable, and it's all downhill from there. I don't expect them to last for weeks or anything, but it would be nice to get more than one close shave out of them.

It's the best for that initial shave that I've found so far though, so I guess I'll stick with it. :):(
 
I've only JUST started using a Venus and mine's been totally fine. I'm not very picky about shaving though so that might be why I don't notice the short life-span?
 
I find a nice gel or foam to be essential for a smooth shave. I tend to use quite a lot of product before I start which allows me to go over and over the same spots - otherwise the skin would get red and irritated too quickly.
I generally just use the cheapest, biggest bottle of men's shaving gel or foam I can find at the supermarket. I go through it pretty quickly so I can't afford the lovely smelling stuff.

I have used hair conditioner to shave with in the past [call it an experiment] and it didn't really work. The skin became too red and raw for me to really get a good shave.
 
To increase your razor's life span, be sure to dry it off after using it!

I think the best thing that I've ever used to shave my legs was...hair mousse! It left them EXTREMELY soft!
 
^ I don't really dry it off, as in actually towel drying it or anything, but I shake it off and hang it up to dry. It's not an issue of rust or anything. It just gets dull after the first use; noticeably dull, to the point that the second shave is always disappointing. Maybe I just have super coarse hair? :(

I've never heard of using hair mousse to shave, I might have to try that. I have tried conditioners before when I ran out of foam. You've got to have a decent, thick, rich conditioner for it to really work well. It did work for me when I used decent conditioner, not so much if it was just run of the mill stuff. I prefer foaming shave gels. Don't really have a preference, they're all pretty good in my book.
 
QuestionEverything said:
It's not an issue of rust or anything. It just gets dull after the first use; noticeably dull, to the point that the second shave is always disappointing. Maybe I just have super coarse hair?
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Hmmm that is strange QE...
How long has this been going on for? Could it possibly be dull/faulty razers all from the same batch??
 
^No, it's always. I've been using it for years (I've tried others but always go back). It's really a minor peeve; the positives far outweigh the negatives for me or I wouldn't keep using it. I have super sensitive skin and am really prone to razor burn. Never have a problem with that using the Venus, and like I said, the first shave is seriously just so amazing. It's definitely the best all around razor I've tried so far. I wondered if it was just me or if anyone else noticed. Maybe I'm too picky. ;)

COTB - It's funny that you mention nail polish peeling off like plastic. I haven't painted my nails in years because I'm constantly working with my hands, washing, painting, etc. Halloween brought some juicy black lipstick and nail polish into my home, and I figured I'd try the nail polish (left the lipstick to the kiddos;)). I really wasn't expecting much; it was generic halloween costume stuff, but it literally peeled off in entire nail shaped sheets within hours of application! It was the strangest thing. I've never ever seen that before. I assume it was non-toxic for use by the little ones and lacked the chemicals that regular nail polish has that makes it stay put.
 
^^ Sorry to keep harping on about OPI but have you tried this brand of nail polish?? I too am VERY heavy with my hands and OPI nail polish stays puts for at least 3 days (with perhaps 1 small touch-up on the tips at day 2?)
And this is with swimming in a chlorinated pool a few times a week, gardening, housework, playing soccer etc etc. Very durable :)
 
You know, I see it everywhere, and I believe when I got regular manicures that's what they used, but I've never purchased it. I'll make a point to give it a try in the next week or so and report back.:)
 
^^ Oh yay!! Do it!!! 3 coats, spaced 30-40 minutes apart, should do the trick nicely :) <3
 
QuestionEverything said:
^ I love my Venus razor, but I constantly get annoyed at their short life span. Is it just me, or do you find that after two shaves they're done? I'm talking first use = pure silky bliss, second shave is not quite as good, but acceptable, and it's all downhill from there. I don't expect them to last for weeks or anything, but it would be nice to get more than one close shave out of them.

It's the best for that initial shave that I've found so far though, so I guess I'll stick with it. :):(
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Not just you - same as me!

I rinse it under a bit of isopropyl alcohol (also inhibits rust) after use and store it in a drier part of the shower. This prolongs its accuracy, but I still have to replace it after 3 uses max, often 2 (if I've gone a couple days w/o shaving and actually have hair to remove).

I use a separate razor/trimmer for pubic grooming, also, legs and underarms only with the Venus.
 
F the razors and the $50 wax. I am bringing 70's bush back. All about the retro look.
Mariposa, let's see how LONG this lasts. I suppose it might keep me warm ;)
 
Mariposa said:
Not just you - same as me!

I rinse it under a bit of isopropyl alcohol (also inhibits rust) after use and store it in a drier part of the shower. This prolongs its accuracy, but I still have to replace it after 3 uses max, often 2 (if I've gone a couple days w/o shaving and actually have hair to remove).

I use a separate razor/trimmer for pubic grooming, also, legs and underarms only with the Venus.
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So it's not just me! Not that it helps anything, but it's nice to know I'm not alone.;)

If you don't mind me asking, what separate razor/trimmer do you use for your other grooming? I use the Venus for that also, but always use a fresh blade, and only use it once. I follow up with either witch hazel or BikiniZone gel to prevent razor burn and ingrown hairs.
 
N30 - for nail polish, I use The Face Shop brand - it's $3 per bottle, and with 2 coats, its fantastic. However, i use a quick dry nail hardener and seriously, i can get 2 weeks out of my nail polish if i choose,with NO chips, no dulling and no 'rubbing off'. The first time I used it, I painted my toenails red, and applied 2 coats, then 1 of the hardener. I seriously patted myself on the back - my nails looked professionally painted =D. The polish lasted 2.5 weeks before it *started* wearing, and this is with me wearing shoes all the time, sneakers, etc.

I painted my nails a very dark pearly blue/black for an event I went to on Saturday night - and they are still a deep, rich blue, with no chipping. My friends get me to paint their nails, as i'm known for not getting an polish on the surrounding cuticle, etc (what can i say... i'm a maestro lol ;)) but i was complimented on the shine and finish of my nails on Saturday. I've not got the polish. It's called Body Tools, ultra-quick top coat.

:)
 
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