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a great big thanks to all you girls for the tips
and thanks pill thrill for the informative piece
though somehow i've tried the rubbing lotion n wearing gloves thing sadly it does not stop my nails from peeling though it definitely improves the texture of my hands
 
cutter77 said:
Yea my hands get all jacked in the winter from being in the water scrubbin skulls at work. Either Vasoline or Eucherin makes this stuff called skin ointment, which I prefer. Also, if you can find a place that does wax dips for your hands, those are a great way to soften them up in 20 mins or so.
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I had one of those wax things at one point...
 
Pillthrill said:
I'm putting lotion on my hands and latex gloves on overnight because my hands get dry. Anyone else doing this.
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that sounds like it's going to absolutely destroy your hands. latex doesn't breath, and i predict fungal issues and warts in your near future. you know they make light cotton gloves for wearing at night, but it's a material that permits air circulation. have you actually read suggestions on latex gloves? because they're pretty fucking harsh to have on for even a short period of time, much less overnight.
 
my mom works in a lab too and many of my bf's family members, they have no issues. I usually get irritated with them after a couple hours anyway.
 
numbtar said:
i work in a lab ..actually i'm a phd student in molecular biology lab ...so i have em latex gloves on almost all day :(
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yeah, but the same pair? or are you changing them out and washing your hands on a frequent basis? there's a huge difference.
 
Well I use new ones all the time and wash my hands after.. I don't see the harm of a few hours...
 
I'm a bit weary of any unnecessary exposure to latex gloves.

Being a bartender and constantly having wet hands and then
being in nursing school and constantly washing my hands was hell. For dry skin on my hands, I like to scrub 'em a bit in a warm shower, put on something like aquaphor ointment or bag balm and cover 'em with some cotton gloves. Make sure to buy cuticle oil. I was told by a nail tech that the oil penetrates the nail and cuticle much better than a lotion. During the winter, real hot water is a serious skin enemy. Also, I avoidthe purell type gels. I've been using those 'fresh n go' (???) wipes from the checkout line at target. They don't dry your skin, leave a
film, and they remove dirt in addition to bein antibacterial. Great after pumping gas!

Alright i was up til 4am watching make-up reviews and tutorials on YouTube. It's becoming a problem! Anyone else this vapid? Who do you watch? I'm a big fan of makeupgeektv, makeupbytiffanyd, lollipop24 (I might have a crush on her!!), and...oh man, can't remember the other girl.

Tell me I'm not the only one!
 
Perpetual Indulgence said:
COTB, Visine will not harm your vision. I have yet to read a study regarding this. I work in ophthalmology. However, it does have a rebound effect when it comes to conjunctival vessel vasocontriction. So those who use Visine will be chronic users because their eyes will be redder than before.
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I stand corrected! Thanks for the clarification, lovely. I'm wary of using it as I don't want to be an addict, but it's good to know the things I read aren't true about it causing major problems. Just goes to show the internet isn't always right when it comes to this kind of stuff! :)

poopie said:
Alright i was up til 4am watching make-up reviews and tutorials on YouTube. It's becoming a problem! Anyone else this vapid? Who do you watch? I'm a big fan of makeupgeektv, makeupbytiffanyd, lollipop24 (I might have a crush on her!!), and...oh man, can't remember the other girl.

Tell me I'm not the only one!
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You're not the only one!! =D %)

I adore MakeupGeek; panacea81; oxfordjasmine (seriously in love with this lady - she only uses cosmetics that aren't animal tested!) and ilovegerardo (great retro looks). <3
 
I just bought Philosophy's Hope in a Jar lotion and the cleanser. My skin has been feeling amazing and the lotion has been doing a fantastic job at battling the winter dryness.

I'm extremely happy with this product!!
 
What's ya'lls opinion on really big false eye lashes? I used to wear really big ones like this:



Note: Not a very good picture of them because I took the picture on my webcam, but you can kinda see them. They are VERY big. haha



Tacky, too much, just ugly? I can't decide. I feel pretty when I wear them, but my sister always says I look like an idiot. :(
 
I personally don't think they suit your facial features. So that's a no from me.

BUT, I personally love these little individual ones that you glue in increments across your eye lids:
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My make-up artist applied false eyelashes for our wedding. I was hesitant. I felt so done up BUT....
I loved the way I looked in photos. This is (literally) the closest pic I have...I took this photo off the wall and scanned it :)
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OMG is that flab under my armpit!? That's sooooo 2006 LOL!
 
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^^ My god hun, you looked absolutely AMAZING!! <3

Perpetual Indulgence said:
OMG is that flab under my armpit!? That's sooooo 2006 LOL!
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Oh stop it! There's nothing there! :D
Well there certainly isn't now but there wasn't back then either ;)


PT I love those eyelashes! Very cute :)
 
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scubagirl200 said:
k so one of my guy friends asked me about how to get rid of his dark circles under his eyes. he seemed kinda embarrassed to ask but it was so cute! i was at the mall the other day and i asked them for treatment options and the lady said he would need one bottle of eye treatment brightener cream and then a shade of foundation that matched his skin color so it didn't look weird under his eyes. each bottle was $50. my friend can't afford that, so i was wondering if anyone knew of a brand that works the same for cheap? maybe target?

thanks <3
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If it's genetic, he may need surgery to deposit fat under the skin under his eyes. Dark circles under the eyes are natural for a huge % of the world; less common in 'white' people though.
 
Well, ladies (and Dave and Coolio), I have more Possets reviews for you. Last ones can be found by searching this thread for "Possets" - I am too intoxicated by the way I smell right now to look them up (and sober otherwise!).

I bought full-sizes of Celadon Green and Baby. Both were such good choices, a bit of spring in the middle of winter. I still wear Cerulean Blue the most and Madame X quite often (which is still the one that gets the most compliments). Here are reviews of the samples I received (work safe):

NSFW:
Ultramarine Blue - I had high expectations for this. It is very similar to Celadon Green, but with a more sea-like instead of grassy note. If you like one, you'd like the other. It agrees with my body chemistry for sure. It has a soft smell that is a little sexier than the Celadon Green.

Dioxazine Purple - This was limited edition in sample size, so snap this up quickly if you like the smell of grape lollipops. It smells exactly like a grape Chupa Chup. I was expecting something different, but I like it.

@!#%& (aka "Cuss") - smells like if an apricot mated with an almond and a peach in a flambee. Sounds odd, but if you like those ingredients, they combine well in this perfume. I may order it for summer. I like it in a way I can't really describe.

Venus Black - the only one on which my hopes were truly dashed! :( It smells like cracked black pepper both on my skin and in the imp. There is no sweetness or light in this one, but I think maybe it's just not my type. I'll trade it with another friend who is a Possets fan, as it may suit her body chemistry better. It has potential as a fragrance and the creator lists it as one of her favorites. It might even smell really great on a guy! It's just not for me.


I also got a new LL Bean fleece coat. Now, make fun of me all you want, but LL Bean is not all mom jeans, etc, and I got a coat that will be perfect for winter-into-spring on major sale. I love it already:

Mine is cornflower blue. I wanted the green one a little bit, but this will go with more of my casual clothes (it is a very casual and warm coat).

scubagirl - I don't use foundation at all, but Physician's Formula is a drugstore/Target brand that has good concealer products. Garnier also has a line of roll-on things that have caffeine in them for undereye circles. I haven't tried Garnier. Does your friend get adequate sleep and hydration?
 
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