~Girly thread~

[fairnymph]

Yeah a dry tampon sucks no matter what kind it is.

But thick-ass pads are even worse!

 

[fairnymph]

I get my glycolic gel at bath and body works (I work at a flagship store so we carry a ton of third party brands). It is DDF (doctor's dermatologic formula or something like that) 10% glycolic acid gel with AHA/BHA. I believe you can get it on the BBW website, otherwise look for a flagship store near you.

I think Aveda makes a light coloured mascara. I tried the espresso one the other day and really liked it.

Lip stuff -- I know exactly what you mean about the in between thing. I really recommend the Clinique Different lipsticks -- they are very sheer.

The plumeria stuff sounds amazing.

 

[fizzygirl]

My roomie got me this 'supermodel lip kit' thing from victoria's secret for xmas, and it's got some really nice lightly colored lip glosses that go on very well. It's in a slim case and comes with a little brush as well, so you can apply it very easily.

 

[fairnymph]

Those Dessert lip glosses sound awesome but there aren't any colours that would look good on me (as usual -- I can only wear really blue toned lip stuff).

 

[fizzygirl]

Several of those colors look like they'd fall in the 'cool' category, which is generally the blue undertones....i'm pretty sure they're sheer enough where it wouldn't matter much anyway.

 

[fairnymph]

Not cool enough for me...you'd be surprised. Stuff has to be REALLY cool, almost actually blue looking purple to not look clownish on me.

 

[fairnymph]

Unless you got a different size bottle, you paid too much. We sell it for $37 in our store. So I would look for a flagship BBW in the future to get it...

I'm glad you are liking it. I think it works miracles.

wanderer, thanks for the tip, but I think the problem is more that the rest of my face looks foul if there is any orangey-ness on my lips, whether natural or unnatural. If that makes sense. :D

 

[fairnymph]

This lip shine from Aveda that I just got is the best lip colour I have ever found for me:

 

[KaNdEbUtTaHfLy]

The Body Shop's Cranberry Body Butter smells yummylicious. Get it on sale before they run out of the holiday supply!

i dont like the smell of any of the cranberry line EXCEPT the lipglosses, and i buy at least 15 of them a year so i dont run out until the holidays again.

zach once told me that my "lips look just like sex" with the cranberry lippybalm.. thats so my little secret... its fucking irresistable.. i never wear anything BUT that on my lips

as for fragrances - my top pick will ALWAYS be burberry - tender touch

runner up is anna sui - doll

 

[fairnymph]

Ones that aren't too expensive but relatively good...I like Almay personally.

If you are willing to spend a bit more I recommend Clinique. I use a powder/foundation mix that comes in a compact, for covering up bad areas.

 

[fairnymph]

For hands, get some 100% pure shea butter. It rocks, and it's not greasy.

For the record, I don't wear foundation either -- I just use my compact for covering blemishes or redness, and it works great for that (and does not make me break out, either).

 

[fairnymph]

My compact looks slightly gross but I only ever put it on/touch it when my face and hands are clean and I haven't ever developed any related breakouts so I think if you are careful you can keep it relatively germ free.

 

[KaNdEbUtTaHfLy]

I need a really good hand creme/lotion. My hands are super dry during the winter. They're itchy and they hurt a lot.

Preferrably something that costs less than say $15 or $20...

go to the body shop (green awning in the malls) and pick up some of their body butter. i like the shea, coco and coconut scents the best - they will heal any chapped skin issues (and speaking of chapped, they now carry body butter lip blams)... they are reasonable priced, $16 for a tub thatll last forEVER... i also get this almond hand creme from them, but i forget what its called, smells yummy and works wonders...


ps- raverchik - you can buy almay at target, walmart, etc...

 

[KaNdEbUtTaHfLy]

Agreed. I spent $8 on this puck of greasy junk that smelled great, but didn't improve my dry, wintery skin.

thats weird - i have the opposite reaction to it.

i think it smells like slightly fragranced ass. but it works wonders on my skin... but for the life of me, i cannot STAND the way it smells...

 

[fairnymph]

Any pure plant butter is the best thing you can use.

As has been said, you can also prevent your skin from getting dried out by avoiding harsh soaps, especially anything containing sodium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate.

 

[fairnymph]

lori, my hands are usually like yours. I use a hand cream (ahava advanced hand cream to be specific) every night and now my hands are for the first winter here ever, not cracked and bleeding.

But a pure plant butter should work well too, just always apply it every single night right before you go to sleep.

 

[KaNdEbUtTaHfLy]

for a super super suuuuuper intensive cream (its not a cream its more of an ointment, for lack of a better word)

i use burts bees coconut foot creme, and it smells absoluetly divine. you just have to use it at night or when you can wear socks/mittens because its oily and probably would stain - but it definately does the trick.

this tube was a gift, so i dunno where it can be purchased... no clue where you can buy burts bees?...

 

[fairnymph]

BBW sells pure shea butter for less than $20. It's nice quality too.

 

[poopie]

so, i went to the jade and pearl website, and i purchased sea sponge tampons. i was impressed with their farm and the fact that it's located in tarpon springs (only a couple of hours away from me). i really think this product is going to be super convenient and cheaper then disposable tampons.

they only cost $7 for two sea sponges, but the shipping was $6!!

anxiously awaiting package...

 

[KaNdEbUtTaHfLy]

What variant did you get ? I personally think the grapeseed body butter does smell A TINGE like ass lol But everything else smells f*ckin good enough to eat. Im partial to Mango (mmmmy favorite!!!!!) , and Nut but i tend to feel like a piece of chocolate. I prefer the fruit smell.
I also layer my lotions....one VERY good one is the new Johnsons and Johnsons baby care line...i use the Calming one, in violet. Its SOO GOOD

i HATE the grapeseed.. and the blueberry makes me n auseous... the 3 i like are shea, coconut and cocoa. the mango is.. ehh.. its ok but im not a huge fan of mango scents to begin with... the rest repulse me though.. they smell bad. but the 3 i listed smell very clean, fresh, and not at all asslike...