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 its a light/medium coverage which is all I go as I’m prone to break outs if I use anything too heavy.
Also, BarryM gelly nails range is amazing! It’s such a nail varnish and super super cheap. I’m such a fan! It’s currently on sale at Superdrug, free if you spend £7 | |||
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"Questions? Discoveries? Old favourites?" Discovery.... not mine but a good friends advice. A flannel and hot shower is all you really need to exfoliate and daily spf 15 from £1 shop is all you need to protect. Skins never felt so good in years | |||
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"Questions? Discoveries? Old favourites? Discovery.... not mine but a good friends advice. A flannel and hot shower is all you really need to exfoliate and daily spf 15 from £1 shop is all you need to protect. Skins never felt so good in years " That’s the recommended advise that you don’t use anything rougher than a flannel on your face. Water is fine but if you wear make up it’s not enough to get it off I use rose water as a cleanser | |||
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"How the hell do you use eyelash curlers, do they work and what’s the point? Serious questions btw." To make your eyelashes curlier. I don't use them so apart from that can't comment. | |||
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"How the hell do you use eyelash curlers, do they work and what’s the point? Serious questions btw." Get a tint and curl, it’s easier 
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"How the hell do you use eyelash curlers, do they work and what’s the point? Serious questions btw." Warm them up with a lighter (don’t make them too hot!!!!!!) then hold your lashes in them for 15 seconds. Apply mascara after | |||
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"How the hell do you use eyelash curlers, do they work and what’s the point? Serious questions btw. Warm them up with a lighter (don’t make them too hot!!!!!!) then hold your lashes in them for 15 seconds. Apply mascara after "A lighter? I could not be trusted doing that, I would definitely cause an accident or injury ha. But a hairdryer on hot works well too. | |||
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"How the hell do you use eyelash curlers, do they work and what’s the point? Serious questions btw." Tuck them under/between your boobs for a couple of minutes to warm up (if you use a hair dryer, you might burn your eyelids!) Then eye lashes between them, metal against your lid and squeeeeeze for a few seconds. Just makes them stand up more rather than out. I wear glasses and my lashes keep hitting the lenses if I don’t curl them up. And then apply mascara! | |||
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"How the hell do you use eyelash curlers, do they work and what’s the point? Serious questions btw. Tuck them under/between your boobs for a couple of minutes to warm up (if you use a hair dryer, you might burn your eyelids!) Then eye lashes between them, metal against your lid and squeeeeeze for a few seconds. Just makes them stand up more rather than out. I wear glasses and my lashes keep hitting the lenses if I don’t curl them up. And then apply mascara! "Maybe this is why my glasses are forever filthy. Hmm. | |||
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"How the hell do you use eyelash curlers, do they work and what’s the point? Serious questions btw. Warm them up with a lighter (don’t make them too hot!!!!!!) then hold your lashes in them for 15 seconds. Apply mascara after
A lighter? I could not be trusted doing that, I would definitely cause an accident or injury ha. But a hairdryer on hot works well too." a hairdryer will do the same. It’s just about getting them warm to curl, same as with the head on your head!
You can get lash primer as well that I sometimes use before putting the curlers on so it acts as a lash gel | |||
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" Maybe this is why my glasses are forever filthy. Hmm." Ugh, SAME! Lol | |||
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"A friend of mine recently recommended a range in boots called “the ordinary”. They do a peel which is in a dropper bottle. It’s red - totally looks like you’ve been feasting on the blood of your victims but it is good. It’s only £6 for the bottle and it’s basically a very gentle kind of chemical peel. Feels a bit fizzy for a minute but I used it for the first time last night and my skin did look good this morning! " I use loads of their stuff, I can't stop raving it about it | |||
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"A friend of mine recently recommended a range in boots called “the ordinary”. They do a peel which is in a dropper bottle. It’s red - totally looks like you’ve been feasting on the blood of your victims but it is good. It’s only £6 for the bottle and it’s basically a very gentle kind of chemical peel. Feels a bit fizzy for a minute but I used it for the first time last night and my skin did look good this morning! " The Ordinary are the bomb. I'm using a gentler exfoliant of theirs as we speak. | |||
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"What about feet. I know they’re not everyone’s favourite thing to think of but how does everyone keep their skin smooth?? I’ve got one of those electric medi pedi things but it tickles in certain places on my feet "I've got one of those buffer things I rarely use. Soap and Glory Heel Genius for dry skin down there, it really seems to help | |||
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"Do I need the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk eye palette? Has anyone used it and what are your thoughts on pigment/blendability/staying power?" Charlotte Tilbury is super super hit and miss with her eyeshadow. Personally at that price point I wouldn't go there. | |||
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"Ooh any other “the ordinary” recommendations would be great! I’ve got pretty sensitive oily skin but I’ll be honest, as much as I love the plain no bs packaging, I was a little blindsided by the rest of the stuff and what it actually does "What are you trying to achieve? | |||
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" What are you trying to achieve?" Smaller pores and fewer fucking spots! I’m 31 and I still get pizza face like I’m 14 sometimes *facepalm* | |||
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" What are you trying to achieve? Smaller pores and fewer fucking spots! I’m 31 and I still get pizza face like I’m 14 sometimes *facepalm*" Definitely salicylic acid then. Hyaluronic acid is also good. | |||
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"Do I need the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk eye palette? Has anyone used it and what are your thoughts on pigment/blendability/staying power? Charlotte Tilbury is super super hit and miss with her eyeshadow. Personally at that price point I wouldn't go there." If I'm honest I probably have similar colours in the palettes I already have | |||
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"My facial skincare is now all The Ordinary or Superdrug. I've got the lowest strength retinol, the hyaluronic acid (I use this the most, for hydration), the mandelic acid (exfoliant), salicylic acid (spots), and the Buffet serum. I'm not quite sure about the serum yet, the others make a big difference. Although retinol gets in the way of things like brow waxing. And you must use sunscreen. I've thought about trying their foundation but choosing foundation without help gives me the heebie jeebies" I’ve fully screen shotted that and I’ll be found in boots next week looking confused as shit!lol. I’m also not brave enough to pick my own foundation so good luck with that one! | |||
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"Do I need the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk eye palette? Has anyone used it and what are your thoughts on pigment/blendability/staying power? Charlotte Tilbury is super super hit and miss with her eyeshadow. Personally at that price point I wouldn't go there. If I'm honest I probably have similar colours in the palettes I already have" Always a problem. I think she's over egging the Pillow Talk thing. I'm reaching saturation point with eyeshadow. And yet | |||
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"My facial skincare is now all The Ordinary or Superdrug. I've got the lowest strength retinol, the hyaluronic acid (I use this the most, for hydration), the mandelic acid (exfoliant), salicylic acid (spots), and the Buffet serum. I'm not quite sure about the serum yet, the others make a big difference. Although retinol gets in the way of things like brow waxing. And you must use sunscreen. I've thought about trying their foundation but choosing foundation without help gives me the heebie jeebies I’ve fully screen shotted that and I’ll be found in boots next week looking confused as shit!lol. I’m also not brave enough to pick my own foundation so good luck with that one!" I've not seen them in store in Boots in Manchester, only in Selfridges (can and have ordered online from Boots) | |||
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That aside, I recently bought CeraVe Eye Repair cream and it really has reduced the puffiness and dark circles I'm predisposed to. I'm currently on the hunt for a good, light fake tan - I'm not sure I need it but I feel a bit pasty atm. | |||
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"Don't wear make up ....honest lol but do like my nivea +care post shave balm "I’ve been using Mrs HotNotts “Toner” after a shave , I’ve no idea what it is but it feels really good and stops the burn | |||
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"Oh I love these threads! I found my first grey hair on my head today so I'm thinking that soon I'll need a full tint done.
That aside, I recently bought CeraVe Eye Repair cream and it really has reduced the puffiness and dark circles I'm predisposed to. I'm currently on the hunt for a good, light fake tan - I'm not sure I need it but I feel a bit pasty atm. "I use St.Tropez or I just go get spray tanned. St.Tropez makes my skin feel like satin too. | |||
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"Oh I love these threads! I found my first grey hair on my head today so I'm thinking that soon I'll need a full tint done.
That aside, I recently bought CeraVe Eye Repair cream and it really has reduced the puffiness and dark circles I'm predisposed to. I'm currently on the hunt for a good, light fake tan - I'm not sure I need it but I feel a bit pasty atm. "I’m going to look for that eye cream, I get terrible dark circles. Can’t help with the fake tan, as you’d need a very different shade to me. X | |||
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"Oh I love these threads! I found my first grey hair on my head today so I'm thinking that soon I'll need a full tint done.
That aside, I recently bought CeraVe Eye Repair cream and it really has reduced the puffiness and dark circles I'm predisposed to. I'm currently on the hunt for a good, light fake tan - I'm not sure I need it but I feel a bit pasty atm. "bBold tanning lotion in light/medium is really lovely | |||
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"Help!! I need a mascara recommendation/s. Hypoallergenic, no animal testing, formula. I've tried Benefit, Too Faced, Urban Decay and Tarte, with a primer and without. Flaking is an issue, especially while wearing contacts. Any suggestions, please?" I don't, I struggle with mascara, but a site you should look at is Boteval. They look at the similarities between mascara formulations and flag things like animal testing. Last I looked, admittedly awhile ago, Makeup Alley did good non biased reviews (beauty reviews are the pits!) | |||
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"Help!! I need a mascara recommendation/s. Hypoallergenic, no animal testing, formula. I've tried Benefit, Too Faced, Urban Decay and Tarte, with a primer and without. Flaking is an issue, especially while wearing contacts. Any suggestions, please? I don't, I struggle with mascara, but a site you should look at is Boteval. They look at the similarities between mascara formulations and flag things like animal testing. Last I looked, admittedly awhile ago, Makeup Alley did good non biased reviews (beauty reviews are the pits!)" Thank you. I'll check both sites this evening. | |||
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" What are you trying to achieve? Smaller pores and fewer fucking spots! I’m 31 and I still get pizza face like I’m 14 sometimes *facepalm*" Try being nearly 40 and still getting that. I have narrowed it down to chocolate bringing the spots up for me. If I don't eat it I get a better skin. Trouble is I'm addicted to chocolate so it's a double bummer 
On another note - I'm always on a lookout for a cleanser and moisturizer that are really gentle to the skin and with fewest unnecessary chemicals possible. But every time I pick something up and look at the ingredients - it's a mile long chemicals list that I'd break my tongue trying to pronounce. Could someone recommend something good please?
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" What are you trying to achieve? Smaller pores and fewer fucking spots! I’m 31 and I still get pizza face like I’m 14 sometimes *facepalm* Try being nearly 40 and still getting that. I have narrowed it down to chocolate bringing the spots up for me. If I don't eat it I get a better skin. Trouble is I'm addicted to chocolate so it's a double bummer
On another note - I'm always on a lookout for a cleanser and moisturizer that are really gentle to the skin and with fewest unnecessary chemicals possible. But every time I pick something up and look at the ingredients - it's a mile long chemicals list that I'd break my tongue trying to pronounce. Could someone recommend something good please?
Mrs"I use Simple face wash in the shower then moisturiser after. I haven't checked the list of chemicals but I have sensitive skin and it doesn't affect me. I've got a break out on my chest. Probably is chocolate for me too but I have a slight addiction as well x | |||
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" I use Simple face wash in the shower then moisturiser after. I haven't checked the list of chemicals but I have sensitive skin and it doesn't affect me. I've got a break out on my chest. Probably is chocolate for me too but I have a slight addiction as well x" Thanks. I've tried Simple eye cream and it felt like it's burning my skin. The shampoo is ok, but the conditioner makes no difference whether you use it or not. I'm rather skeptical about this brand. Mrs | |||
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"I was always told I'd grow out of 'teenage skin', I'm 34 and still waiting! I have sensitive skin, some large pores, and still get breakouts any time of the month. My skin is an obnoxious mix of too oily and too dry. It's a constant battle with my face, plus I need good coverage but in the lightest shade, which is difficult. I've found the ivory Maybelline 24-hour Stay foundation gives me decent coverage though. I like any minimal-fragranced moisturiser, and don't tend to use much else except an exfoliator wash some days. Superdrug's own are good. " HVe you tried anything from Marcelle? I am just wondering. I have very sensitive skin and it just feels beautiful on me. You can order samples or ask for them I am sure. | |||
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Any recommendations on eyeshadow primer please? "Borjois do a lovely one x | |||
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Any recommendations on eyeshadow primer please? "I alternate between NYX HD (day) and Urban Decay Primer Potion. The Urban Decay is better, much less creasing and much brighter colours, but it's much more expensive. The NYX, you get true colours and little or no creasing, which is fine most of the time. I've tried the Morphe one and liked it, sweat proof and oil proof, but it made blending more difficult because of its consistency. But if you tend to oily eyelids, worth a look. | |||
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Any recommendations on eyeshadow primer please? "I use Tacha or Elf. Urban Decay also makes a nice primer. | |||
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"How the hell do you use eyelash curlers, do they work and what’s the point? Serious questions btw." Is it strange that I know how to use them? But then I did spend years working in the beauty industry lol | |||
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"Do you have any good Primark recommendations? I find their lipstick and lip stain to get great coverage." Jamie rates one of their mascaras. I use their highlighters on my body in clubs haha | |||
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"I was always told I'd grow out of 'teenage skin', I'm 34 and still waiting! I have sensitive skin, some large pores, and still get breakouts any time of the month. My skin is an obnoxious mix of too oily and too dry. It's a constant battle with my face, plus I need good coverage but in the lightest shade, which is difficult. I've found the ivory Maybelline 24-hour Stay foundation gives me decent coverage though. I like any minimal-fragranced moisturiser, and don't tend to use much else except an exfoliator wash some days. Superdrug's own are good. " I could have said similar and got onto a regimen from The Ordinary and cleaned up my diet. I tend to alternate between treating oiliness in the day and dryness at night. Foundation, the range from Fenty is superb. I understand you can also get drops to alter shades of foundations, or mix, but I have a good match and I don't bloody dare. | |||
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" What are you trying to achieve? Smaller pores and fewer fucking spots! I’m 31 and I still get pizza face like I’m 14 sometimes *facepalm* Try being nearly 40 and still getting that. I have narrowed it down to chocolate bringing the spots up for me. If I don't eat it I get a better skin. Trouble is I'm addicted to chocolate so it's a double bummer
On another note - I'm always on a lookout for a cleanser and moisturizer that are really gentle to the skin and with fewest unnecessary chemicals possible. But every time I pick something up and look at the ingredients - it's a mile long chemicals list that I'd break my tongue trying to pronounce. Could someone recommend something good please?
Mrs"Have you tried Cera ve face moisturiser? My skin is super sensitive to fragrance and this seems to be working ok, though I have only been using it for a week so fingers crossed. | |||
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"I like the Elemis natural exfoliating paste, using enzymes. " The Elemis, Origins and Dermalogica I've come across I really like. Unfortunately I don't run to them haha | |||
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"I suffer slight foundation FOMO. I have one I love, but apparently the lower end ones are really good. But I don't dare because matching myself... ugh." I've used the findation website before when I wanted to match a new brand shade. You enter brands you use now and it tells you your shade match in other brands. Never failed me yet! | |||
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"I suffer slight foundation FOMO. I have one I love, but apparently the lower end ones are really good. But I don't dare because matching myself... ugh. I've used the findation website before when I wanted to match a new brand shade. You enter brands you use now and it tells you your shade match in other brands. Never failed me yet! " The results it gives me are weird, haha. Not as weird as Temptalia, which keeps telling me I'm black... | |||
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"Yaaaaaaas I love these threads. I’ve changed my foundation. I’m using the No7 protect and perfect- SPF50 5* its a light/medium coverage which is all I go as I’m prone to break outs if I use anything too heavy.
Also, BarryM gelly nails range is amazing! It’s such a nail varnish and super super cheap. I’m such a fan! It’s currently on sale at Superdrug, free if you spend £7 "I use that foundation and love it! | |||
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"I suffer slight foundation FOMO. I have one I love, but apparently the lower end ones are really good. But I don't dare because matching myself... ugh. I've used the findation website before when I wanted to match a new brand shade. You enter brands you use now and it tells you your shade match in other brands. Never failed me yet! The results it gives me are weird, haha. Not as weird as Temptalia, which keeps telling me I'm black..." That's hiliarious! | |||
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"I suffer slight foundation FOMO. I have one I love, but apparently the lower end ones are really good. But I don't dare because matching myself... ugh. I've used the findation website before when I wanted to match a new brand shade. You enter brands you use now and it tells you your shade match in other brands. Never failed me yet! The results it gives me are weird, haha. Not as weird as Temptalia, which keeps telling me I'm black... That's hiliarious!"I'm approximately Mac NW20 | |||
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Going to try to be more religious about using my Ordinary serum this week. See if it helps like some of the reviews say. | |||
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"What about feet. I know they’re not everyone’s favourite thing to think of but how does everyone keep their skin smooth?? I’ve got one of those electric medi pedi things but it tickles in certain places on my feet "I soak my feet in warm water with some peppermint oil then exfoliat em with african black soap and moisture my feet after with olive oil. | |||
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" What are you trying to achieve? Smaller pores and fewer fucking spots! I’m 31 and I still get pizza face like I’m 14 sometimes *facepalm*" I'm about to turn 40 and I'm the same. | |||
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"I've been using the Beauty Kitchen skincare products from Holland and Barrett and my skin feels much better." I've just checked the ingredients of some of the items I'm interested in and there isn't a single one that is on my "avoid" list. I've ordered one of their sets now directly from the Beauty Kitchen website. Thanks for sharing. Mrs | |||
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" What are you trying to achieve? Smaller pores and fewer fucking spots! I’m 31 and I still get pizza face like I’m 14 sometimes *facepalm* I'm about to turn 40 and I'm the same. " Add The Ordinary salicylic acid to what you do. Failing that, there's assessing your skin type and starting again, sometimes spots can be an indication of using the wrong things. | |||
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"I’ve scrubbed and moisturised for years originally because a gf ‘told’ me to, and now because I like people not believing I’m as ancient as I am." I definitely started moisturising because I was told to and I wanted to tame the oil slick. | |||
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"What about feet. I know they’re not everyone’s favourite thing to think of but how does everyone keep their skin smooth?? I’ve got one of those electric medi pedi things but it tickles in certain places on my feet "I use a pumice stone on my feet every day during a bath, then i put on lots of a prescriprion moisturising cream which is a cheap version of E45. I do this every day. Seems to work well. | |||
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