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Girly Thread v. Nail Porn, Makeup Lust and everything else girlie girl

Thank you! My mother got rosacea when she was in her 40s and I believe it's that too (though I'm 25, eff u genes). However, I've been putting off the Dr. because we're poor with moving. :( I would LOVE to try what your Dr. thought was best but I cannot book an appointment without insurance (yay, recently graduated 8().

I know it's not the best option but I'm going to do a self-sulfer/cleanser + moisturizer as well.

Thanks so much for the advice. I bet it's the rose-colored-not-so-lovely skin problem.

It goes away with no stress situations too which I've found pretty common.
 
Kenickie said:
thanks for the suggestions ladies!

i just thought i should mention these other random things i carry with me in my purse all the time:

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awesome, cheap (like 7$), totally great for a quick bathroom refresher.

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i love this shit. lips hands rough spots ALL OF IT. i also use it on my eyelids. yes, it is that all purpose. it smells delicious too. (6$)
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Both of these are awesome suggestions...I have the package of the Tea Tree wipes where they are more like baby wipes and not blotting tissues, but they do wonders to get off makeup and to wash/dry my increasingly oily as it gets warmer out skin, I swear by them.

The Body Shop (which is awesome, all their products say NO ANIMAL TESTING, and I'm very against testing cosmetics on animals. Science and research are different, but for cosmetics there is NO reason for it) has a great lip balm/chapstick made from hemp...one of my new favorite products, honestly.


Also, I swear by MAC's Skinfinish powder foundation line...they have every color, last time i went to buy more I ran into another much darker skinned girl who said the same thing. Also, MAC's waterproof eyeliner is more waterproof than I could have ever imagined.


Just wanted to toss in my girly suggestions, I feel like I've been here too long to have never posted in this.
 
Ugh, the more I look at it the less it looks like rosacea. I have like 2 pimples on my cheekbones (like way up)... not uneven redness in my cheeks, nose or chin. I just blush really easily but otherwise it's even. I don't know. I really need to just see a doctor. :\
 
I grew my nails soo long.. and painted them vixen red, and then went camping (doofing) and they started to break :(

Long nails are hot, but shorter pretty nails are more practical.
It's a same. Loved rocking my blood red nails on the dance floor.

I use Sally Hansen nail hardener - anyone recmmend anything better???

I wanna rock the vampire nails without snapping them off!!

They usually hold up - but camping tends to cause them some serious strain. Help!

Better off rocking the pretty shorter version? :\
 
AmorRoark said:
Also, yes. I definitely blush WAY too easily. I have medication for it but I ALWAYS forget about taking it. 8( I should start up again. Do you blush easily too?
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i only started blushing in the last few years. it's weird, like i've morphed from an olive complexion to fair skin. :\

but, yes, if the temperature and/or embarrassment is right, my cheeks get super rosy. :o (recently, i've discovered that heat + exertion turns me into a tomato!) otherwise, normally, i have a really nice, even-toned complexion.

you take an oral medication for the blushing?

AmorRoark said:
Ugh, the more I look at it the less it looks like rosacea. I have like 2 pimples on my cheekbones (like way up)... not uneven redness in my cheeks, nose or chin. I just blush really easily but otherwise it's even. I don't know. I really need to just see a doctor. :\
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if i were you i wouldn't rule out acne rosacea quite yet. since harsh skin care products can make matters worse, i'd see a doctor before going the route of acne products. have you tried the mild products i suggested earlier?

do report back once you've seen the doctor. :)
 
^ I'm sure your skin is super beautiful as always. :) :)

It's cleared up a bit. And as I've already mentioned I can't see the doctor until I get insurance. :(

I get Atenolol from my shrink (who I only see every 6 mo.) which is suppose to help with blushing but I wouldn't know because I *always* forget. :o

I'll check out the products you suggested.

Thanks again. I'll report back when/if anything changes. :)
 
drugfukkdrockstar said:
I grew my nails soo long.. and painted them vixen red, and then went camping (doofing) and they started to break :(

Long nails are hot, but shorter pretty nails are more practical.
It's a same. Loved rocking my blood red nails on the dance floor.

I use Sally Hansen nail hardener - anyone recmmend anything better???

I wanna rock the vampire nails without snapping them off!!

They usually hold up - but camping tends to cause them some serious strain. Help!

Better off rocking the pretty shorter version? :\
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i just do shorter for these reasons. i know it's time to cut mine when i start to have problems getting my contacts in. now i just think shorter nails usually look better on most people anyway, but that could just be a personal preference.

also, i'm super pleased that i finally found gap grass again after looking for like the past 10 years. gap outlets still carry it!
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I instill eye drops in squirmy children and prod at at eyeballs at work so I must keep them short.

Pedicure today
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cut and colour
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drugfukkdrockstar said:
I grew my nails soo long.. and painted them vixen red, and then went camping (doofing) and they started to break :(

Long nails are hot, but shorter pretty nails are more practical.
It's a same. Loved rocking my blood red nails on the dance floor.

I use Sally Hansen nail hardener - anyone recmmend anything better???

I wanna rock the vampire nails without snapping them off!!

They usually hold up - but camping tends to cause them some serious strain. Help!

Better off rocking the pretty shorter version? :\
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I really like Sally Hansen's Complete Manicure nail polish.
It has a strengthener in it and has a GORGEOUS blood red color as well ;)
 
I'd like your help. My hair has waves in weird places, like right up by the part so it looks like I slept on it wrong. I like curling products, but can't find the right kind. Some are too sticky and hard, too pasty, too greasy, or so watery i have pour it on unless I've got 15 min to kill spraying. Can anyone give me recommendation?
 
^Have you tried using a flat iron? Just straightening it?
Or do you want to keep it curly? Curly hair is so pretty and I love it but I wasn't sure if you had waves and wanted it straight or a product for curls only?

So my Korres Pomegranate Makeup remover/facial cleanser is awesome!
It's like a moisturizer/cleanser in one! I love it.
I also really like the Jasmine Body Butter I got and the Yogurt moisturizing creme. (Also by Korres)
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So I just ordered a Rose kit- which will have a shower gel, lotion and lip balm.
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I love the smell of roses but REAL rose smell, not that awful fake rose smell.
So when I got the Jasmine Body butter and it actually smelled like I stuck my head in a Jasmine vine, I was impressed and ordered the Rose stuff.
If that works out I will order the Rose Facial Lotion.
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The reviews at Sephora look like it is a good product, I was just hesitant to pay 40 bucks for a lotion......my other problem with it is that it is a JAR and not a bottle- I don't like sticking my fingers repeatedly in a little pot- (my germ fears;))
Anyway- I may soon be a major major Korres fan if this next shipment is as good as the last!
 
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Holy cow. I had a self tanning epiphany last night. I purchased this product from Sally's after reading several very positive reviews online, but I was hesitant to try it due to the drastic results it promised. I didn't want to screw it up and look like an oompa loompa.

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I only wish I had tried it sooner because it's the best self-tanning product I have ever used, hands down. I wish I had comparison pics to show you guys but man, it gave me an awesome, natural and healthy looking tan in one application. I seriously suggest picking some of this up if you're looking for a good alternative to indoor tanning. I can't wait to apply it again and build my tan.

While at Sally's, I also picked up a bottle of China Glaze's For Audrey. I've always wanted this color and the other day I bit the bullet, and applied it yesterday for a outdoor music festival I was going to. I LOVE IT! Such a funky color without being obnoxious or neon.

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This is after a full day/night at the concert and a shower, so excuse the chips/peeling.

Currently, I'm wearing Zoya's Breezi with OPI Catch Me In Your Net on the tips.
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I feel sort of meh about this one, I hadn't ever used Breezi but I just had to have it during Zoya's BOGO sale, but it just isn't as bright as I would have liked - especially compared to the awesome CMIYN tips. This will probably come off tomorrow.

Looking back on my last few posts, I have been on a serious blue nail polish kick.
 
Perpetual Indulgence said:
I instill eye drops in squirmy children and prod at at eyeballs at work so I must keep them short.

Pedicure today
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I love those sandals!! Where did you find them? (Your pedi looks great too)


I cut my hair and had some light blonde streaks/highlights put in after not dying my hair in several months. I like the warmer tone for the summer. Pics will follow later.


Can someone recommend a good sunless tanner for me? I've tried the neutrogena foam a few years ago and it was streaky and orange :( I would like something that is natural looking and easy to apply. Thanks in advance :)
 
ocean said:
^Have you tried using a flat iron? Just straightening it?
Or do you want to keep it curly? Curly hair is so pretty and I love it but I wasn't sure if you had waves and wanted it straight or a product for curls only?

So my Korres Pomegranate Makeup remover/facial cleanser is awesome!
It's like a moisturizer/cleanser in one! I love it.
I also really like the Jasmine Body Butter I got and the Yogurt moisturizing creme. (Also by Korres)
P238222_hero.jpg


So I just ordered a Rose kit- which will have a shower gel, lotion and lip balm.
P277702_hero.jpg

I love the smell of roses but REAL rose smell, not that awful fake rose smell.
So when I got the Jasmine Body butter and it actually smelled like I stuck my head in a Jasmine vine, I was impressed and ordered the Rose stuff.
If that works out I will order the Rose Facial Lotion.
P61805_hero.jpg

The reviews at Sephora look like it is a good product, I was just hesitant to pay 40 bucks for a lotion......my other problem with it is that it is a JAR and not a bottle- I don't like sticking my fingers repeatedly in a little pot- (my germ fears;))
Anyway- I may soon be a major major Korres fan if this next shipment is as good as the last!
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Thanks for the response. I never got the hang of using a flat iron and, thus, am looking more for something that will work with what I've got and create a forget-about-it curly/messy look.
 
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i'm super excited and had to share... i've taken the first step in my quest to be permanently fuzz-free below the belt and purchased 6 brazilian laser treatments. yay!

anyone have any tips or experiences to share? i look forward to reporting back with the results. :)
 
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