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poopie you're so funny ;)

I've always used antibacterial soap on my pits!!! Putting deodorant on not very well cleaned pits has the worst results ever! 8o

I even put baby powder frequently.....but then again I live in a very hot place so it's like a habit.
 
Regarding lipstick ingredients:

The oils and fats used in lipstick include olive oil, mineral oil, castor oil, cocoa butter, lanolin, and petrolatum. More than 50% of lipsticks manufactured in the U.S. contain substantial amounts of castor oil. It forms a tough, shiny film when it dries after application. However, ingestion of large amounts of castor oil may cause frequent rest-room visits.

In recent years, ingredients such as moisturizers, vitamin E, aloe vera, collagen, amino acids, and sunscreen have been added to lipstick. The extra components keep lips soft, moist, and protected from the elements.
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The primary ingredients found in lipstick are wax, oil, alcohol, and pigment. The wax used usually involves some combination of three types—beeswax, candelilla wax, or the more expensive camauba. Wax enables the mixture to be formed into the easily recognized shape of the cosmetic. Oils such as mineral, caster, lanolin, or vegetable are added to the wax. Fragrance and pigment are also added, as are preservatives and antioxidants, which prevent lipstick from becoming rancid. And while every lipstick contains these components, a wide variety of other ingredients can also be included to make the substance smoother or glossy or to moisten the lips.

Just as there is no standard to the lipstick size and container shape, there are no standard types of, or proportions for, ingredients used. Beyond the base ingredients (wax, oil, and antioxidants) supplemental material amounts vary greatly. The ingredients themselves range from complex organic compounds to entirely natural ingredients, the proportions of which determine the characteristics of the lipstick.
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You made me curious so I dug around to see what i could find. :) From what I have read it seems that whale fat in lipstick is a thing of the past, but I really can't say for sure. I also read in a lot of websites that there were fish scales and other weird things in lipstick but no reputable sites that I found had any mention of those things.
 
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my new finds @ target :) :

this cleanser is AMAZING!! its by biore, which is a name i already know i can trust, but the cool thing about this cleanser is it HEATS UP! i guess it makes me feel like its really doing its job to clean my face. it feels really awesome too.

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also, herbal essences has a new line out, which looks really cool so i figured i'd give it a try. i love my garnier fructis shampoo but i figured i'll try something new anyway.

info about all the collections

i chose the "totally twisted" one since i have curly hair. it smells amazing. i didn't think i liked the scent of lavender, but, i do. also, the shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel amazing. the gel left a little to be desired... my hair wasn't frizzy but it also didn't help hold my curls, it sort of flattened it out. but i tried again today by combining some of the gel with several sprays of my usual garnier fructis curl shaping gel and WOOHOO the combo did the trick :)

next i plan on trying out the "none of your frizzness" line. its the one i wanted to buy yesterday anyway but they were out of the conditioner. what i think is cool about this new line is it seems to have a product designed for every hair type. and the names are kinda cute lol
 
i've been rather fond of lancome hair products lately. my fried hair is improving drastically! yay!
 
I use that warming blackhead cleanser 2x a week. it smells so good. great buy Slg :)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE K-Pak by Joico shampoo/conditioner and the deep penetrating mask...it makes my hair so soft and shiny. Plus it smells great. I forget if I mentioned this before..I bought it two weeks ago so maybe I did.

I also really like Cliniques Touch Tint for eyes shimmer...they are maybe $14 they dont crease, rub out, or fade quickly. The gold glimmer, nude sparkle, and sable shimmer are amazing! Much more shimmery than any other eye makeup ive ever used.
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I also bought their new mascara..it has a brush on one side and a comb on the other. also only maybe $13, works extremely well...def is water proof I even have trouble taking it off with make up remover at night I think thats my only complaint.
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Oh yea and the moisture sheer tint sp5 is excellent too!
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Provides only a hint of sheer color!
 
on most weekdays, since i only see the same ten people at the office all day... i don't bother doing up a lot of makeup as far as eyeshadow, blush, etc. go... so here are the basics that i rarely leave the house without, and are my tried and true essentials which i insist on having, even if i'm broke-- i'll just take it out of the food budget and eat tuna for a month ^.^


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Chanel Double Perfection fluide, ~$40 US but each bottle lasts me about a year, so it's about the same as buying several drugstore bottles anyway.

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Benefit BADgal, $18. most awesome thick black eyeliner evar. glides on, stays on.

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got2b sexy volumizing lotion, $6 USD, gives texture and volume to my otherwise fine, limp hair. my hair looks polished, even if i don't style it (which i usually don't, i hate spending time on my hair).

DiorShow mascara, ~$23 US, makes lashes HUGE and thick. My bf's mom asked me if my eyelashes were real! My gynecologist complimented them too... my natural lashes are short and blonde, so i've tried tons of mascaras and any by Dior have been great. (MaryKay signature mascara is great too, even though i hate their other products)

philosophy the present skin perfector, $25 US. the BEST makeup base (or on a good skin day, the only product i need) i've ever used. smoothes any fine lines, keeps oil at bay, gives face a flawless finish, and works as a great "primer" for foundation or concealer -- it stays in place all day, even if you get sweaty. i cant say enough good things about it.

Murad Energizing Pomegranate Cleanser, $25 USD
after trying tons of "acne clearing" cleansers with all possible blemish-fighting ingredients known to man, *none* of them worked and several made my outbreaks worse. i was reluctant to switch to something with no active ingredients, but after trying a sample of this stuff i was hooked. it doesn't leave any residue behind, has a light scent, and leaves skin supersoft after using for about a week. it sparked my interest in the Murad line and hope to try more of their products soon (though so expensive >.<).


ooohhh i could go on and on, i love this stuff...
 
^ i almost bought that murad pomegrante cleanser...but i thought it was a little pricey ill have to try it now that you say it works so well! :)
 
Funny about cleansers that heat up....you can't find that in Asia because it's just so goddamn hot here I doubt there would be a market for it. I did try the Biore Cooling Facial scrub (as well as Nivea Cool Blue Facial Scrub) and I love the minty fresh CLEAN feeling of a cooling face scrub.
 
I have to give a shout out to my old friend Frizz-Ease, by John Frieda.

I got another drastic chop (my dad thinks I look like Dharma now) and the curl is coming out bigtime.

Any length - it's been my best friend. I let it dry naturally and I'm growing it out for winter but short hair sure is fun. :)

I also blew $80 on highlights this week that didn't show up too much, she wanted to be conservative but I wanted platinum.

Regardless - the Frizz Ease serum is the fucking shit.
 
^ I like the curl on you! :) And I fucking HATE it when the bitch who's doing your hair keeps trying to get you to tone it down. What the hell do we pay them for anyway? If I wanted color that you can only detect when you're out in the sun I would go to the drugstore.

btw I bought one of those warming scrubs a few weeks ago and I am not impressed. It just feels weird, and I can't say I felt more exfoliated than I do with regular scrub.
 
in my bathroom right now:
two bars of artisan made Oatmean & Lavander soap, from different vendors.
Mud and volcanic ash facial soap from NZ
chandrika soap
Redkin Clear Mousture Shampoo
Pureology Hydrate Conditioner w/ PEPPERMINT OIL!
Hugo Boss cologne and deodorant
Lacoste fragrance for men
Arrid XX deodorant (regular/baby powderish)

oh, and Crest with Scope...the best in teh known world
 
just ordered some stuff off aromaleigh. i believe it was fairnymph who recommended it ages ago. hopefully it'll get here soon and i can write up a review.
 
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Twas me. Let me know how you like it all. :)

J, you should go back and demand that she redo your hair the way you want it done. Especially for that price. Clearly, she needs to also learn that what the customer wants is what she should do, NOT what she wants. It'll be best for BOTH of you if she redoes your hair as you asked for it.
 
my mom loves bare essentials and bought some aromaleigh samples and said she didn't like them as much.
 
my new favorite lipcare product:

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its wonderful, so smooth going on and not gunky on your lips after and it makes my lips sooo soft and shiny too!
 
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J, you should go back and demand that she redo your hair the way you want it done. Especially for that price. Clearly, she needs to also learn that what the customer wants is what she should do, NOT what she wants. It'll be best for BOTH of you if she redoes your hair as you asked for it.
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I chopped it all off because it was getting damaged. The cut is the most fun I've ever had - and in retrospect, she was right to do what she did - I'd have been back in 2 weeks with bleached out streaks and damaged roots. As it is right now, it's the healthiest it's been in forever. Any lighter probably would have been too damaging. I'm pretty laid back in person when it comes to telling people what to do, though. ;) If I disliked it, I'd definitely go back and demand it be fixed.

I'm also going darker (a light, shiny chestnut) for winter so more highlights=bad idea.
 
^ One word, babe: CINTA. You gotta check that salon out the next time you need to go.

Oh, and the cosmetology school on Hayes for more minor services is outstanding! And cheap. :)
 
On warming scrubs... if you're going to try one stick to the Biore that's been recomended. I tried the Clean & clear one and it was AWFUL! It left this waxy film on my face. I hated it so much i called and complained. They sent me a 5.00 coupon ;) But seriously... i like their regular scrub but the warming one made my face feel dirtier after i washed it. YUCK.


Shampoo: I got a sample of Dove Moisture Therapy in the mail.. and i tried it. I really liked it. I didn't think i'd like it cause for the most part the dove line is too 'gentle' for me. Meaning they feel more like they are a creme and not cleaning me.. (im weird shh!).. anyway.. this shampoo was really awesome tho, and it smelled good. :) My hair was really soft and managable too. Recomended. The bottle was expensive $4.99 yikes! but i figured it didn't matter since they shampoo i usually use (loreal vive) changed to vive pro and is now $4.99/bottle as well (altho last week i lucked out and cought it on sale at kmar for $2.24/bottle!)
 
Oh and speaking of hair... Mine has gotten so long (which is what i wanted) It's about 3inches below my brastrap right now. Which is the longest it's been in a while. I am getting my hair done on the 9th, and i have no idea what i want to do. IF i dont decide i might just let Danielle do what she wants.. lol

I am thinking of changing my color from what i have now (the brown with the blonde and red chunking) to red with blonde highlights.... as long as danielle can promise me she will do a red that will not look tacky and will not fade orangy! i'd rather it fade to pink!! i dont like the orange hair look on me.

Anyone have any suggestions on a cut for me? Most of you know what i look like. I am trying to not lose the length, I am also trying to ease up on the layers cause i have very little hair on the top of my head so it being this long the layers look really far apart if i cut them. Everyone i know keeps telling me to go for the long bangs look.. but i just dont like that look with my large forhead. my hairline is too far back i think for that look :P Not to mention i have oily skin (and scalp) so hair on the face is never good for my skin :)
 
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