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Perpetual Indulgence
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Why does he not like it?
Why do you not paint your nails the colour you want?
I don't get manicures because they chip within 2 hours. I will get french manicure for special occasions so the wreckage is not as noticeable which is within a few days.
I have a tough time painting my toes (well) myself. I suppose I would be better with practice. I would rather pay someone to do it. Fingernails? Forget it. My husband sucks at doing it too. He said he ignored that part of cosmetology school. If I could just get him interested in make-up other than special effects, I would be a happy model.
mariacallas
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Nice nails ladies. I used to wear nailpolish before but Im the type who wears sheer pinks and mauves and dainty pastel ice cream colors and always on medium to long length nails, never short.
Lately all I put on my nails is Burt Bees lemon butter Cuticle cream.
The smell makes my friends want to eat my hands.
Lately all I put on my nails is Burt Bees lemon butter Cuticle cream.
The smell makes my friends want to eat my hands.
Mariposa
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^OPI makes several. I wouldn't be surprised if Essie or the other big nail polish retailers do as well.
More on that here
I too miss the Beach Blonde. Matrix makes a similar product, but the results just aren't the same. I wonder if there is a stockpile somewhere? Maybe if a few of us go on a letter-writing campaign, they'll bring it back!
*edit* MC, I tried that cuticle cream recently and LOVE it. I put it on elbows and knees too. It has a really happy smell, doesn't it?
More on that here
I too miss the Beach Blonde. Matrix makes a similar product, but the results just aren't the same. I wonder if there is a stockpile somewhere? Maybe if a few of us go on a letter-writing campaign, they'll bring it back!
*edit* MC, I tried that cuticle cream recently and LOVE it. I put it on elbows and knees too. It has a really happy smell, doesn't it?
Perpetual Indulgence
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FIGURE OUT YOUR SKIN'S UNDERTONE
Look at you veins on your inner wrist in natural light (go outside or stand near a window).
If they appear bluish, you have cool undertones.
More green? You are warm.
I took this from Sept's Women's Health magazine. It would have been helpful as I order my Bare Escentuals online.
I have been trying different powder foundations from BE. Right now, I am using Medium Golden...which I think makes me look sallow but the girls at work said it looks fine. I usually use Medium. When I used to to tan Medium Tan...which on the website shows a black girl.
Look at you veins on your inner wrist in natural light (go outside or stand near a window).
If they appear bluish, you have cool undertones.
More green? You are warm.
I took this from Sept's Women's Health magazine. It would have been helpful as I order my Bare Escentuals online.
I have been trying different powder foundations from BE. Right now, I am using Medium Golden...which I think makes me look sallow but the girls at work said it looks fine. I usually use Medium. When I used to to tan Medium Tan...which on the website shows a black girl.
Mariposa
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^I am definitely cool (ruddy, light complexion). I look good in blue and purple eye shadow, oddly enough, and also desert-type colors. I really have to try before I buy, though. I plan to make a Sephora run next paycheck and find an eye shadow primer that suits me.
I am checking the mailbox compulsively for my BPAL imps!!!
I am checking the mailbox compulsively for my BPAL imps!!!
![:\](https://bluelight.org/xf/BL_Images/Orig_Emoji/wrygrin.gif "wry grin :\")
Nice nails ladies. I used to wear nailpolish before but Im the type who wears sheer pinks and mauves and dainty pastel ice cream colors and always on medium to long length nails, never short.
Lately all I put on my nails is Burt Bees lemon butter Cuticle cream.
The smell makes my friends want to eat my hands.
i loooove this stuff. it smells AMAZING!
I have a warm complexion, so eyeshadows like soft pinks and dark browns suit me . I also really love doing the whole dark stormy eyeshadow thing:
My skin tone changes a lot though because I tan really easily, so in Summer I'm like a whole 2 shades of foundation darker than I am in Winter.
My skin tone changes a lot though because I tan really easily, so in Summer I'm like a whole 2 shades of foundation darker than I am in Winter.
poopie
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N3o- thanks for concern, babe. I took a picture of it last night, just need to upload. It's just technically chapped. But, it's migrated. It's only on my upper lip. Before it was towards the right side. Now, that part is clear and it's more centered. I brush it gently when I brush my teeth (like I always have). I bought a tin of DCT blistex. It's gotten slightly better.
I think my skintone is warm. But, in the sunlight I see both blue and green in my veins. Ah well. When my skin tone fluctuates due to tanning, i just use some bronzer.
It's been almost a month without straightening my hair and/or using silicones in my hair. It looks and feels 100% healthier. It's shinier and a lot less frizzy. Plus, I'm shaving about 45 minutes off my morning routine also! Yay!
I think my skintone is warm. But, in the sunlight I see both blue and green in my veins. Ah well. When my skin tone fluctuates due to tanning, i just use some bronzer.
It's been almost a month without straightening my hair and/or using silicones in my hair. It looks and feels 100% healthier. It's shinier and a lot less frizzy. Plus, I'm shaving about 45 minutes off my morning routine also! Yay!
mariacallas
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Its an awesome smell. Like lemons and sunshine. :D
I also have the Hand salve which smells just as good too (You can use that for your hands and knees Mari ) .
Im saving mine and using them sparingly because I had them bought from the States and its difficult to find here
ocean
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MC- I love Burts Bees stuff 
PI-I really have a hard time finding foundation that matches my skin-
I THINK I have cool undertones-
Everything turns out orangey in comparison to my skin b/c I am very pale and don't tan......
I turn red,and then it disappears. (except on my nose and cheeks, I get the red stripein summer)
I don't know what to do!
I use Loreal's Porcelain foundation or Stila's 'A' b/c they are the lightest shades I can find but they are STILL orange and dark!! I wear Coty powdered loose powder (the ONLY powder close to my skin color) which lightens up the liquid foundation to closer to my skintone but I WISH I could find something that matches!!!
PI-I really have a hard time finding foundation that matches my skin-
I THINK I have cool undertones-
Everything turns out orangey in comparison to my skin b/c I am very pale and don't tan......
I turn red,and then it disappears. (except on my nose and cheeks, I get the red stripe
in summer)I don't know what to do!
I use Loreal's Porcelain foundation or Stila's 'A' b/c they are the lightest shades I can find but they are STILL orange and dark!! I wear Coty powdered loose powder (the ONLY powder close to my skin color) which lightens up the liquid foundation to closer to my skintone but I WISH I could find something that matches!!!
queenbee1127
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^^ Have you tried going to a professional makeup counter and having them do some color tests? I had this same problem for so long, everything that I *thought* would be close enough to my skin tone always turned out darker or orangey looking when I actually had it on.
Finally I decided to ditch the drug store and go to the MAC store(you could go anywhere, doesn't have to be MAC) where they sat me down and played with a bunch of different colors until they found one that worked perfectly. I've been using their stuff for years and it's the best $25 I've ever spent.
Finally I decided to ditch the drug store and go to the MAC store(you could go anywhere, doesn't have to be MAC) where they sat me down and played with a bunch of different colors until they found one that worked perfectly. I've been using their stuff for years and it's the best $25 I've ever spent.
My mum took me to have this done when I was about 16, it was so fun! And I still use a lot of the colours that we chose, 9 years later
poopie
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alright, here's the picture. ugh. so, it's not as bad as it was before. once i gently brush/exfoliate (gently, really. only way to take off the dry flaky skin), and moisturize the peeling/chapping starts again after about 2-3 hours. i still need to hit up my local health food store and try out some non-petroletum containing products.
the strange thing is that both my lips aren't affected, nor is my entire upper lip. *shrug*
the strange thing is that both my lips aren't affected, nor is my entire upper lip. *shrug*
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poopie said:
Nawwww!! Cute! :D
It does look very uncomfortable indeed
What a mystery!
Could you try NOT exfoliating it? Even though I'm sure you're doing it super-gently, it might be just enough to irritate it more. Sure does look very sensitive...
CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT
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Thanks for the tip PI, it looks like I'm warm!
I've been using MAC Studio Fix in NW25 for about three years now. This is my ultimate foundation - the one and only of its kind that I have been completely 110% satisfied with since first opening its little shell pack that fateful day.
It's a based foundation that goes on lightly with a handy-sponge applicator that fits under the colour shelf of the compact. It has an in-built mirror for easy touch-ups throughout the day.
I find it gives a lovely even and smooth coverage over my t-zone and blends perfectly with my complexion. It covers imperfections with one swipe and gives a light minimal coverage look that lasts me all day.
I also team this with MAC's Blot Powder in Medium. I can thank my Mother for my naturally oily skin. Admittedly in 10 years I'll probably be singing her praises as a certain amount of natural oil tends to be help reduce wrinkles developing but let me tell you I wasn't praising anyone for my oil slick face as a teen!!
I apply this powder with a large fluffy brush over my t-zone whenever I feel that familiar 'shine' starting to develop. This powder goes on very sheer, allowing me to retain my light look. It soaks up the extra oil in a flash and turns my nose from shiny to matte in seconds.
I always carry this little baby in my purse. Also the mirror is a Godsend!
Sorry if I sound like a sales assistant, I promise it's all of my own words! I just adore this stuff.
I've been using MAC Studio Fix in NW25 for about three years now. This is my ultimate foundation - the one and only of its kind that I have been completely 110% satisfied with since first opening its little shell pack that fateful day.
It's a based foundation that goes on lightly with a handy-sponge applicator that fits under the colour shelf of the compact. It has an in-built mirror for easy touch-ups throughout the day.
I find it gives a lovely even and smooth coverage over my t-zone and blends perfectly with my complexion. It covers imperfections with one swipe and gives a light minimal coverage look that lasts me all day.
I also team this with MAC's Blot Powder in Medium. I can thank my Mother for my naturally oily skin. Admittedly in 10 years I'll probably be singing her praises as a certain amount of natural oil tends to be help reduce wrinkles developing but let me tell you I wasn't praising anyone for my oil slick face as a teen!!
I apply this powder with a large fluffy brush over my t-zone whenever I feel that familiar 'shine' starting to develop. This powder goes on very sheer, allowing me to retain my light look. It soaks up the extra oil in a flash and turns my nose from shiny to matte in seconds.
I always carry this little baby in my purse. Also the mirror is a Godsend!
Sorry if I sound like a sales assistant, I promise it's all of my own words! I just adore this stuff.
queenbee1127
Bluelighter
I use MAC Studio Fix too and I couldn't live without it!! Nothing I have ever found works as well as it does, it makes my complexion look absolutely flawless. It's completely worth the price.
ocean
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Okay.....I have looked at MAC foundation a hundred times or more
I thought their color would be perfect but I have to order online (eek!) - The closest place is a couple hours away.......
A friend told me the foundation feels heavy and I Have been scared that the color won't match (even though you can return it through the mail, I think)
Im gonna try it........
I want to try the N15 or the NC15, I think it was......
There was also a 5 which I thought about ordering......just not sure.......
But you guys have convinced me to give it a try....
It is just hard orddering online.
And yes, I have gone to a few makeup counters and noone had a shade to match me.
Clinique even who I had been told had the BEST pale foundation.
I went to Sephora and had a few try ons and that is where I picked the Stila foundation.....but even it is too dark- and it was Stila's lightest shade....
I thought their color would be perfect but I have to order online (eek!) - The closest place is a couple hours away.......
A friend told me the foundation feels heavy and I Have been scared that the color won't match (even though you can return it through the mail, I think)
Im gonna try it........
I want to try the N15 or the NC15, I think it was......
There was also a 5 which I thought about ordering......just not sure.......
But you guys have convinced me to give it a try....
It is just hard orddering online.
And yes, I have gone to a few makeup counters and noone had a shade to match me.
Clinique even who I had been told had the BEST pale foundation.
I went to Sephora and had a few try ons and that is where I picked the Stila foundation.....but even it is too dark- and it was Stila's lightest shade....
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