1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.
  2. We've had very few donations over the year. I'm going to be short soon as some personal things are keeping me from putting up the money. If you have something small to contribute it's greatly appreciated. Please put your screen name as well so that I can give you credit. Click here: Donations
    Dismiss Notice
Cookies Donations 2021

Beauty Finds, Tips, and Tricks

Discussion in 'Tilted Life and Sexuality' started by snowy, Nov 23, 2013.

Page 17 of 20
  1. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    Yeah, I just suffer through my annoyance when I need waterproof. And default to the Eye Brightening whenever possible. The waterproof is so... gloopy.
     
    Japchae, Jun 2, 2015
    #321
  2. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Yeah. The regular Full Exposure isn't, at all. :(
     
    snowy, Jun 2, 2015
    #322
  3. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Ulta took back both the Full Exposure waterproof and the Stila Stay-All-Day liquid lipstick I didn't like without issue. Yay. I was so disappointed because that was like $42 in midrange makeup that basically sucked balls.
     
    snowy, Jun 2, 2015
    #323
  4. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    Good to know. So if I buy something that makes my eyeballs swell up they'd consider a refund?
     
    Japchae, Jun 2, 2015
    #324
  5. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    It's their policy, actually! You can return anything, even opened product, for a full refund within 60 days with receipt. Without receipt, you get store credit.
     
    snowy, Jun 2, 2015
    #325
  6. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    Whoa. How did I not know this?
     
    Japchae, Jun 3, 2015
    #326
  7. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Well, now you do :)
     
    snowy, Jun 3, 2015
    #327
  8. ZOLA

    zola New Member

    Hey everyone; I think there are natural products all around us that we use them for anything else but for our skin.
     
    zola, Jun 4, 2015
    #328
  9. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    There are a lot of natural products I wouldn't put on my skin. Some examples of natural remedies that actually damage skin: lemon juice, lime juice, and baking soda. Lemon and lime juice both burn skin, and baking soda changes the pH the other way; it's too basic. Tumeric doesn't damage skin but it will stain it.

    I'll stick with the products I have that have the right pH to be effective and not damaging or harmful.
     
    snowy, Jun 4, 2015
    #329
  10. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    snowy, Jul 2, 2015
    #330
  11. THENAME

    thename New Member

    thename, Jul 4, 2015
    #331
  12. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    Much happier with my new purchases... [​IMG]

    Changed the color pallette, too. Benefit mascara and Smashbox 3D kohl liner in Violetta. Almay trio for hazel eyes to add in a little purples and greys rather than the yellows or pinks and brown tones.
     
    Japchae, Aug 18, 2015
    #332
  13. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    What were you using before on your eyes? You might look at the Naked Basics 2 for a matte, cool-toned small palette. Pretty much everything else in Urban Decay's lineup palette-wise is warmer, though they say "neutral." The Naked Basics 2 is good for a grayer, basic look. MAC would also be a good option. I tend to stay away from drugstore shadows because I find the color payoff isn't worth what I paid for it.

    Also, are you using a primer at all? I'm addicted to Urban Decay's Potion Primer in Eden, mostly because the yellow makes me look awake and cancels out a lot of the purple around my eyes. The original is also good. LORAC's primer is too tacky for my tastes. Like, sticky tacky. I found it hard to work with under a variety of shadows (including LORAC's own).
     
    snowy, Aug 18, 2015
    #333
  14. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    So far I'm at 4 whole products I can use.
    Eyeshadow: Almay. Maybelline changed their formula.
    Liner: Almay, Neutrogena, and the kohl liner from Smashbox.
    Mascara: The three Smashbox options, one from Neutrogena, one from Almay, and now the Benefit "They're real!", which makes me giggle.
    Lip stuff: my husband's lip balm, hemp balm from The Body Shop and an ancient Maybelline lip gloss they don't make any more.
    Oh, and I use the unscented beard oil my husband makes as a moisturizer.

    My reactions to products vary from swelling to itching to burning to rashes. It's not just allergies, it's 5 years in adolescence of retin-a type products and Accutane a few years ago. I've tried the Naked line on the back of my hand and got a rash. Urban Decay was red and burning on my wrist. I was so excited that the Smashbox liner and mascara worked that I popped on some eyeshadow from a free gift, with out thinking. I had to pull off the interstate at a rest stop 10 minutes later because my upper lids were so swollen to my eyebrows that it was difficult to see. Hawt. Mess. yo.
     
    Japchae, Aug 18, 2015
    #334
  15. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Yes, patch testing is certainly important.

    So basically you're saying that your moisture barrier on your skin is damaged. That sucks. I have one patch that is still a little from adolescence. Using Hada Labo serum and Aquaphor helped a lot. Since I redid my skincare routine a couple years ago, my irritation has gone down a lot (yay).
     
    snowy, Aug 18, 2015
    #335
  16. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    Yeah, I guess that's it. I also have a lot of contact allergies to minerals, lanolin, glycerin I certain products, latex derivatives (just guess how I found THAT out for sure, ha ha), etc. It's gotten really fun playing with colors within the products I know I can use. :)
     
    Japchae, Aug 18, 2015
    #336
  17. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    I think I can finally relax about the Benefit mascara. Works great, makes my eyes water for a little while, but not too bad. You can see the difference between one eye with and one without.
    [​IMG]
     
    Japchae, Sep 30, 2015
    #337
    • Like Like x 3
  18. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Picked up Naked Smoky today. Can't wait to play with it.
     
    snowy, Sep 30, 2015
    #338
    • Like Like x 1
  19. RedSneaker

    RedSneaker Very Tilted

    It's good. As is the new Vice. And the Urban Spectrum Palette. Waiting to try their new waterline pencils. So much yay!

    [​IMG]
     
    RedSneaker, Sep 30, 2015
    #339
    • Like Like x 1
  20. RedSneaker

    RedSneaker Very Tilted

    Urban Decay's Waterline Pencils R O C K. Almost as much as their latest shadow palette:
    [​IMG][​IMG]

    Can't wait to play with these colors. It's a unique set thanks to Gwen Stefani.
     
    RedSneaker, Nov 13, 2015
    #340
    • Like Like x 1
Page 17 of 20