Hey ladies! As it gets colder and those of us with dry skin start to get scaly and ashy, I figured I'd share my best tip for dry skin. If you hang out on skincareaddiction, you might have heard of "slugging" or "slug life." This is kind of like that, but it's more focused on your body.
What You Need

• A thin lotion with a lot of humectant ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid. The ingredients list should list water first, and if it has dimethicone or petrolatum in it, that should be much lower down the list. Here's a good example.
  
• A big tub of standard, normal Vaseline or your preferred brand of petroleum jelly. (Note: Aquaphor can also be used, if you prefer it to Vaseline. Vaseline is just a lot cheaper, and you're going to be using a lot of it.)
  
• Optional: A physical exfoliant (like a loofah, dry brush, or exfoliating towel) of your choice, or you can replace the thin lotion with an exfoliating lotion like AmLactin. Again, totally optional - if you have sensitive skin, skip this step.
  
• A set of long sleeve/pants cotton or flannel pajamas + socks, or some footy pajamas. Preferably something a little bit baggy, not tight.
  

And the steps go as follows:

• In the evening, just before bed, take a shower. If you have an exfoliating body product you like to use before or during a shower, use it. Set your lotion, petroleum jelly, and pajamas next to the shower. You're going to want them all really close by. Don't do this on a day when you wash your hair - you're probably gonna wanna wash your hair the next day. If you have long hair, put it up in a bun. You can take it down later if you want, but you're gonna want it all up for this.
  
• When you get out of the shower, pat yourself dry. Do not rub - you want to stay slightly damp.
  
• Immediately, while still damp, apply the thin lotion to your entire body. (Not your face, unless you know for sure the products you're using are also good for your face. If you usually wash your face in the shower and follow it up with a skincare routine, skip that and do it afterwards. Trust me.)
  
• This is the step where you're gonna make a face. Immediately after applying the thin lotion, moving quickly - apply a thick layer of Vaseline to your entire body. You're gonna feel kinda gross and sticky. You're gonna smell a little bit like tires. It's okay. Trust me on this.
  
• Put on your pajamas. Now you see why I recommended something baggy with socks and long sleeves. You basically just want to seal all that lotion and petroleum jelly into your skin, so it can't rub off. You can wash your hands first, but I recommend keeping a thick hand cream/lotion by your bed to apply before you go to sleep.
  
• Go to sleep like this.
  
• When you wake up, you're probably still going to feel slightly sticky and greasy, though you won't be slimy anymore. If you want to towel off, that's fine, but don't take a shower. The petroleum jelly smell will be gone by this point. I recommend leaving it though, if you can tolerate the sensation. The petroleum jelly will protect against moisture loss throughout the day.
  

And now, FAQs
Why do this?
I have very dry skin with mild/moderate eczema and I have all my life. I've tried every moisturizing product you can imagine. This technique was actually recommended to me by a dermatologist. Admittedly, she only recommended putting the Vaseline on my eczema spots, but because of where my eczema is, that's often most of my body anyway. At that point, I'm already applying it nearly everywhere, why not just keep going? So I did, and it makes a HUGE difference in my skin. No more itchy winters!
Why Vaseline? Can I use coconut oil/cocoa butteetc?
I recommend Vaseline because that's what was recommended to me. It's dirt-cheap. And there's nothing else on the market with the occlusive properties of petroleum jelly. The point is to seal in all the moisture. You don't want any of it escaping. Petroleum jelly is absolutely the most effective thing for that. I've tried it with coconut oil and baby oil and the results just aren't quite as good. (Also, baby oil was even messier.) But you can try it. Your results may vary, though.
Vaseline makes lotions, can't I just use that instead of using two different products?
I've tried that. It doesn't work as well. If you really need deep moisturizing, you need the humectant lotion followed by the Vaseline.
Doesn't this feel gross?
Yeah, a little. I think it's kind of a pleasant, almost hedonistic sensation, though. You get used to it pretty quickly.
How often do you do this?
As often as you need. You could, hypothetically, do this every day. I do it once or twice a week in the winter, and maybe twice a month in the summer, but I also have a skin condition I'm trying to keep under control.
Does it clog your pores/cause bacne or chest acne?
It actually has the opposite effect for me. This is way more effective at keeping back and chest breakouts at bay than any products aimed at acne control for me. Petroleum jelly is non-comedogenic, so the only issue would be if the thin lotion you're using causes breakouts.
This is gonna stain my sheets.
Maybe, depending on what kind of sheets you use. If you use silky/satiny sheets, you might wanna get a set of cotton sheets for nights when you do this. If it leaves any spots on your sheets, they wash out of cotton pretty easily. It's also why I recommend footy pajamas. When you do this with socks/pants, the pants might ride up in your sleep and expose some greasy leg.
And a few more pro tips

• If you live with a partner, do not do this on a night when you expect to get laid. Your partner probably will not want to touch you after you do this. If you try to make love, it will be a very slippery, messy process, and you'll probably both have to shower afterwards, and that defeats the purpose.
  
• If you can tolerate sleeping with your hair up, do it. If you leave your hair down, you might end up with petroleum jelly in your hair.
  
• To limit Vaseline smears all over your house - lay a towel down before you start. Do your feet and butt/hips area first, and then immediately put your panties and socks on. Then you can walk or sit down as necessary without leaving greasy spots on everything. Do NOT walk around after applying Vaseline to your feet unless you have socks on. You will leave Vaseline footprints all over the place, they will still be there in the morning, and you will slip and bust your ass. Hard lessons learned.
  

Let me know if you try this, and let me know how it works for you!

I recently saw a post asking about red rashes on their legs and if others get something similar. I do, and this got me to thinking about my legs, lupus, and shaving.
My skin has always been very sensitive, mainly due to eczema and allergies. When I was diagnosed in 2018, I joined a few communities to learn more and noticed that others have had similar rashes and such that I assumed were just always a part of me. For example, the leg rashes and butterfly rash.
So I’m curious if this issue I’ve had for a long time is something possibly tied to lupus or if it’s just me. No matter what I seem to do, my legs always break out in red rashes and hives after shaving. For the next two days, my legs are so unbearably itchy and break out in small bumps (almost like acne) which scab over. The spots take forever to heal, weeks, sometimes MONTHS.
Now, this is something I’ve dealt with for a long time and have just accepted it to be part of my life, but again, I’m very curious if there’s anyone else in the community that has a similar issue, and if not, maybe some good advice?
I tried switching to an electric shaver for a while and it helped with the rash/hives in the beginning but I still broke out with itchy bumps once the hair started growing back, again with spots/scabs that lasted forever.
I’m allergic to nair and most of the shaving creams I have tried. I have tried various body washes, lotions, and even conditioners to use while shaving, and my hives reaction is not as severe, but ending result is same.
For after shaving: Many creams and lotions irritate my eczema or cause a reaction so I only have a couple I can actually use. However, I’ve tried a lot of top creams and lotions (Nivea, Eucerin, Aveeno,etc.), vitamin e oil, body butters, coconut oil, Vaseline, cocoa butter, ointments, anything with the word “eczema” in it, etc., etc., you get the point.
But no combination has EVER resulted in “silky, smooth, legs”. It’s embarrassing so I don’t wear shorts or anything that shows my legs. It’s a miserable cycle of wanting to shave my legs because I hate having leg hair but also not wanting to go through the 2-3 days of itchy hell and rash only to have to shave again.
Any attempt to get outside advice is the typical: - you’re not shaving right/too hard/too fast/whatever - you’re not moisturizing right/enough
But I’ve tried soooooo many combinations and even things like: - shaving with only water (ow) - barely touching my skin with the razor - cold water, hot water - reapplying lotion every hour - no lotion - so much lotion/ointment/oil that I was a literal slug ^ to the point I’ve ruined clothes by staining them. Vaseline anyone?
Really stinks, and I almost don’t want to post this, but I’m curious if anyone else in the community (or out) is dealing with something similar. Could lupus be a contributor?

Like many others, this year was the year that I delved into my attempt at taking care of my skin. My interest started when I began a seasonal position at Lush in October of last year. Though I don’t use any of Lush’s skincare products now that I no longer work there (I don’t get that 50% discount anymore RIP), it definitely opened the door to me wanting to care for my skin.
I’ve gone through quite a lot of products this year and I’m honestly afraid to even think about how much has been spent, but in the process, I discovered a lot about my skin. Like how it’s suddenly sensitive as hell, dehydrated, dry (though this one I always knew but didn’t do much about), Bare Minerals products break me the fuck out, I get hormonal acne, and I’m prone to CC’s in my forehead and PIH.
I’m still in the process of finding what works for my skin and my wallet but, here’s this year’s roundup of products I’ve tried and my thoughts on each. This will definitely be a long one. I’ve broken it up into what my different routines have been this year. Did I look through all of my online orders on amazon and target to recall what all I bought this year? Maybe. My original routine prior to my delve into skincare:

1. Loreal Go 360 Clean Ideal Clean Deep Facial Cleanser For Sensitive Skin - My first official cleanser that wasn’t bar soap. I honestly was probably better off sticking to bar soap. This stripped my face so bad and I thought nothing of it. It always left my skin so tight and “squeaky clean.” The pH level is probably high as hell too but I just popped it on a shelf in my hallway and move on.
2. Stridex Red Box - I’ve been using these for like…. 7 years and didn’t know they were on and poppin’. My mom tossed my brother and I our own jars to help with our acne. They really helped and my skin had no beef with it. I was even using them daily with no problem (you know outside of my skin being dry as hell already and not moisturizing properly but no biggie /s). I currently use these under my arms after a shower since every deodorant I’ve ever used except for one has caused these painful knots under my armpits and doing this helps manage things.
3. Either a stick of cocoa butter or some shea butter to moisturize - Honestly if I ever want to go bare bones I might just go back to this. I had no complaints or issues with just moisturizing with either of these, I just didn't do it enough. I use to just smear a stick of cocoa butter over my face before leaving out during the winter and that was perfect. Hmm…..

Now, I didn’t know anything about any skincare subreddits so I didn’t know the products I bought initially were popular. I just knew they were cheap, basic and supposed to be good for dry skin.

1. Cerave Hydrating Cleanser - My first gentle cleanser. My skin and wallet loved it so much for like the first month. Then all hell broke loose and it felt like acid was being smeared around my face every time I used it. I started getting clogged pores and I kept trying to make it work but eventually stopped using it completely. I gave it to my brother to use as a hydrating cleanser since he’s going through puberty and needed something gentle and hydrating on his dry skin while it went through its own hormonal hell changes. He likes it but made a point to tell me what the color and texture looks like when I first passed it off to him.
2. Thayer’s Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel with Rose and Aloe - I don’t remember why exactly I stopped using this. Maybe I got bored with it. I have no complaints about it and I’m pretty sure it helped with my CC’s and hormonal acne but I passed it off to a friend with oily skin and they loved it more than me.
3. iUnik Vitamin Hyaluronic Acid Vitalizing Toner - I think this is the other product that my skin had a sensitivity to the niacinamide in. It was a really hydrating toner, viscous asf and made my skin really “plump,” but it randomly started stinging my skin and even after cutting out Cerave for months, it still stung my skin so sis got trashed.
4. Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion - My first real moisturizer. Though looking back it wasn’t moisturizing enough on its own, I loved using this until my skin became sensitized and this burned too. A recent discussion I had with someone about how the niacinamide in Cerave products burns some peoples skin made me go back and test this out on patches of skin on my face. It no longer burns so I think maybe they were right and the reason it felt like all of Cerave products (even the ones without niacinamide) were burning my face was because I used them after the cleanser that did. Niacinamide may have been the culprit in the cleanser and another product I’ll get into below but it doesn’t seem to burn me in other products so who knows.
5. Biore Rich Watery UV Essence - I stumbled across this during one of many “Sunscreens for dark skin”/”Sunscreens that won’t show a white cast on darker skin” google searches. It was my first real sunscreen and honestly, I felt like a boss ass bitch when I used it. I could just smear this on and go about my day and not have to feel like I had 20 pounds of sticky goopy sunscreen on my face. Unfortunately, the alcohol in it dried my already dry skin out so I had to put this pretty little blue bottle on the shelf to use on my body until it emptied. The fragrance in it is kind of strong but lemon/orange fragrance doesn’t seem to bother my face (or should I say my nose because if I’m being completely honest, it’s the only thing on my face sensitive to fragrance). Odds are, it’s probably still on the shelf gathering dust since I replaced it with another sunscreen I use on my body.
6. CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF 30 - I really hated this sunscreen. It pilled so damn badly no matter what I did and I just don’t understand what went wrong when making this product. The whitecast was really minimal and I could honestly ignore it if it weren’t for the constant white flakes it left all over my skin.

When I realized my skin was nope-ing the hell out of Cerave, I decided I was going to focus on products geared toward sensitive skin and healing (as you can probably tell by all of the centella asiatica based products)

1. Etude House Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner - A welcome change to all the havoc my skin had been through. Though it wasn’t super hydrating or moisturizing, I didn’t buy it for that purpose. I wanted something to help soothe all the irritation and this definitely did that. When I wanted moisture, I’d drop some squalane oil into it and was good to go. After my skin healed up, I decanted it into a mist bottle until I used it up. I might repurchase it if my skin ever goes through hell again.
2. Etude House Soon Jung 10 Free Moist Emulsion - I bought this to use as an additional hydrating step since I was traveling to a more drier state for a few weeks and was concerned about my skin drying out more than it already was. It was really lightweight but a bit moisturizing. I initially bought it in a travel size and then a full sized bottle, the latter of which was gifted to a friend when I phased it out of my routine.
3. Reddy Cerassol Cica Cream & Reddy Cerassol Cica Ampoule - I grouped these two together as my feelings about both are remotely the same. My nose could not get past the damn bergamot smell for me to actually enjoy how hydrating and moisturizing these products were. I used them for all of one week and just resorted to constantly smearing on the EH SJ emulsion throughout the day.
4. Neogen Dermalogy Real Cica Pad - I’m finally near the bottom of the jar of these and I got them in July. I only use them on lazy days, low-spoon days or during travel since I’ve been steering away from using cotton pads. I have no complaints about these. They’re refreshing to use, I love the smell and they’re moderately hydrating. If my skin were more normal, I could prob use them alone as a toner step but alas I have a desert face and I need layers. If Neogen made these into a toner, I’d totally just but the toner (as if I need any more damn toners).
5. Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream - Honestly the best moisturizer I’ve ever used. I really wish EH would just make this in a bigger tube. So far I’ve loved the entire damn line and I’ve talked about it so much I feel I deserve to be sponsored or something. It’s so moisturizing and soothing and my skin adores it. I could smear this on and go the whole day without worry. Flakes who? I don’t know her.
6. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Serum - Like the Cerave products, Thayers toner, and Biore sunscreen, I didn’t know so many damn people were into this brand. I came across it on some youtube video and saw the price point and as a broke college student, I silently prayed I could just buy a couple of their products and never have to look elsewhere. Yet here we are, four months after I bought this and this is still the only TO product I’ve tried. 2019 might be different since I have some ideas on what I want to add (oh boy). Anyways, I started using this upon realizing that the Stridex pads I had dug out of the closet and started using were definitely from 2006…. Yikes. My skin was fine and all but I wasn’t comfortable continuing to use them after knowing they were old as hell. This serum basically does the same damn thing. I just use it as a spot treatment and it helps manage what acne pops up, clear up my CC’s and de-clog my nose.
7. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Cream Cleanser - I got this from Marshall’s and it burned my face and smelled like alcohol and I stopped using it immediately. I should check to see if there’s any niacinamide in it. I cross checked the ingredients with the Cerave cleanser and don’t recall anything sticking out that wasn’t already in my other products.
8. Acure Argan Oil - Too greasy. Didn’t really sink in. Great in my hair though.
9. Sioris Cleansing Me Softly Milk Cleanser - The goddamn bergamot smell. Returned immediately. Didn’t pass go. Didn’t collect $200 dollars and for damn sure didn’t put it on my face.

And now we’re onto the products that I’ve tried in the last four months. We’ll start with what didn’t work.

1. Dr. Jart Ceramidin Liquid (Old Formulation) - I heard a lot of good stuff about this product for dry and dehydrated skin that I’ve been side-eyeing the hell out of seeing alcohol so high up on the list, so I found a one ounce travel size to try and upon opening it up and taking a whiff, I knew it was a no from me dog. I knew there was bergamot oils or extracts in it and I still played myself but wanting to try it. It felt nice on my hand but I couldn’t bring myself to even patch test it. I really want to try the new formulation of the cream but I’m afraid of how “herbal” the scent is. The super “fun” part is that I ended up with six 1 oz bottles I didn’t want even though when I bought it, the listing only said there was one. Thankfully they found good homes except for the one I opened which is now on a shelf until I figure out what to do with it.
2. Banila Co Miss Flower and Mr. Honey Cream - So I bought sample sizes of this fancy ass vaseline and I was, to say the least, underwhelmed and overwhelmed at the same time. Underwhelmed because of how little it actually does both as a moisturizer and as an occlusive (I tried using it as a both in different testing periods), but overwhelmed by how strong the honey fragrance is. It actually gave me a headache and now I have five more sample jars sitting with the rest of my skincare mocking me because I made the dumb decision to buy six since it was cheaper than just buying one (“what if I like it and have to wait another month to get a new one?”). You were foolish and now you look goofy sis.
3. Klairs Rich Moist Face Soap - Surprisingly, the essential oil at the bottom of the ingredients list didn’t irritate my nose but the soap stung my face. Now I use it as a regular body soap and I love it. It smells amazing and that’s all I need in a body soap. So technically this worked but not for its intended purpose.
4. CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion - I bought this while waiting on the Black Girl Sunscreen (mentioned below) to come in the mail and passed it off to my brother. It is lightweight and doesn’t leave a cast. I just didn’t like the smell or how small the bottle was (1.7 ounces).

And finally, the products that are in my current collection that I rotate through

1. Stratia Soft Touch 10% Mandelic Acid Serum - My first AHA. I bought a decant of it in order to test the waters with chemical exfoliation and although it worked well and didn’t irritate my skin, it’s currently winter so I’ve stopped the use of actives. I’ll probably stick to this as my only form of AHA and not go further as I don’t want to mess around and mess my skin up. I don’t even need an AHA at this point but this is nice for acne and PIH so I may just use it as a spot treatment rather than all over until the weather gets back to being humid and warm come spring.
2. Stratia Liquid Gold - I can understand the hype behind this. Oddly enough, I really love the smell of this even though it just smells… lotion-y. I currently use it as a booster for my moisturizers rather than layering it alone because this puppy was $24 and I’m gonna make it s t r e t c h. I’d like to say that this was some magical cure for my dry skin but nah she’s still dry. This has just helped curve the dryness for longer. I probably won’t repurchase it since in a perfect world my budget for a skincare product would be like $20 and I don’t feel I necessarily need it. I’m also really glad I bought it after the repackaging because I definitely dropped this and cracked the airless pump bottle slightly. If it were the glass bottle this would have shattered like my hopes and dreams.
3. Matsuyama Hadauru Moisturizing Infusion Balancing Toner - I keep trying to phase this out of my routine for no real reason except that I want to try new things sometimes but realistically, this is one of my favorite products of what I’ve purchased this year. It’s a nice ceramide toner that leaves my skin visibly moisturized and hydrated. As long as I remember to continuously apply several layers when I do my routine, it really contributes to my skin maintaining hydration and moisture throughout the day. It really helped combat the flakes brought on by the winter weather and odds are, in the end, I’ll keep this as my sole toner.
4. Matsuyama Hadauru Moisturizing Cream - I didn’t want to buy the supposed Holika Holika Good Cera cream since it has essential oils at the bottom and I’ve learned my lesson (for now) to save myself a headache. This is a nice cream, it isn’t necessarily rich but it has a lightweight pudding texture to it. I prefer to use this during humid hot weather when my skin doesn’t need as much moisture as it does now in the winter. It still doesn’t replace the EH SJ cream but it could still sit at the table with us.
5. Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 - This is a nice, moisturizing sunscreen. My only true complaint is that it’s too thick for me to want to wear every day on top of the other products in my routine, but I could also skip everything except a toner and just use this since it’s both moisturizing and occlusive at the same time. Right now it’s a body sunscreen but when I move up north, it might make it back into my regular routine when the winter rolls around and my skin is faced with below freezing temperatures and snow. It also has a sunscreen-y smell that I could live without but it’s sunscreen so I can’t be mad at it for smelling as I expected it to.
6. Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser - So this is the first cleanser I’ve used this year that I’ve gotten to love and adore. I have literally nothing to complain about when it comes to this product (except for Glossier’s “bougie” ass price). I love it so much that I almost - ALMOST - fell for Glossier’s BS. I love the rose scent and it leaves my skin so hydrated, a beautiful change from everything it’s gone through when it comes to cleansers this year. As long as it stays in stock, I won’t be buying another cleanser. This one is it.
7. Rosehip seed oil - I took the label off my bottle because, well it looked ugly, so I don’t know the brand of this but I got it from Marshall’s. There’s also sweet-almond oil in this but regardless, I love this oil. I use to just put a few dainty drops on my skin but that wasn’t doing anything and I wasn’t making a dent in the bottle. Now I take enough to smear all over and massage in before moisturizing and it’s the best. I don’t think it’s done anything for my acne scars of this annoying spot of hyperpigmentation near my mouth, but it’s helped with the dryness without making me greasy so I love it a lot.
8. I’m From Honey Cream - I got this during Wishtrend’s Black Friday sale just so I could get free shipping. It’s a pretty rich cream and so far it feels pretty damn moisturizing. I haven’t been using it long enough to be confident in my feelings about it, but I think it’s nice. I plan on decanting it into an airless pump because today I dropped my Matsuyama Hadauru cream that I’d put in a jar and saw my life flash before my eyes and don’t want to go through that again.
9. Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence SPF 50 PA ++++ - I haven’t used this much since I’ve been working night shifts and staying home so I haven’t been getting more than 10 minutes of sun exposure but on days that I have used this, it makes my skin feel really soft and adds a little moisturizer. I love the fact that the bottle is almost 3 ounces because I’m sick of all these tiny ass sunscreens. It’s definitely cosmetically elegant so it doesn’t feel like I’m slathering a heavy cream on my face and it has a slight citrusy smell but I can’t exactly tell. Regardless I like it and I’ll continue to use it.
10. Hanskin Hyaluron Skin Essence - I really didn’t need to buy this but that pretty much sums up a lot of my purchases this year. This is a nice hydrating toner. Although watery, it still feels and looks viscous compared to my other toner. I use this on really busy days the most since I can put like two layers and be set. I don’t think it’s anything suuuuuper special, especially not to pay $40 for, but I only paid $20 and for 300ml I can make room in my routine for it. Currently, when I have the time to do a full routine, I like to layer my other toner four times and this one three times before using my rosehip seed oil. I never thought about using two toners in a routine and if I didn’t buy this one in the first place I probably would never have done it but I like this method a lot and it definitely helps with my dehydration a lot.

After a year, my skin has gone from dry and dehydrated regularly to more normal with some dryness and dehydration in certain areas depending upon the day, the weather, and any changes I make to my skin. I think I’ve sketched out what my standard routine will be and I have an idea of what I plan to add to it in the future. I definitely plan to enforce a damn no-buy on myself in the coming year but all of my purchases have been so spaced out that realistically it’s had no real effect on me financially. I’m just dramatic and regretful. Anyways, here’s my current routine:
AM:

1. Cold water rinse + gentle exfoliation with washcloth
2. Either the Hanskin toner, the Matsuyama toner or both
3. Rosehip seed oil
4. Etude House Soon Jung Cream
5. Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence when needed

PM

1. Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser
2. Toner
3. Rosehip seed oil
4. Either the EH SJ cream or the I’m From Honey cream mixed with Aquaphor

I’m currently awaiting the Missha Near Skin Total Ceramide Cream to come in the mail and if meets my standards, I’ll probably stick to just that and the EH cream.
The only products I plan on adding to my routine in 2019 are The Ordinary’s Granactive Retinoid 2% in Emulsion (but only after I get this moisturizing down), The Ordinary's Amino Acid + b5 and a Vitamin C serum. I’m thinking the Melano CC just to spot treat my hyperpigmentation. Either way, I’ll probably be adding them six months apart from one another and not allowing myself to buy anything else it isn’t just me repurchasing parts of my routine lol.
Anyways this took me three hours and I was supposed to be asleep four hours ago, so I hope y’all enjoyed my 3AM skincare ramblings.
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[Sidenote: Damn this is a lot of AB. I didn't even realize it.]

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I have no idea how to explain it, it's just shitty skin, and I hate it. I have that problem of "large pores" around my cheeks, but I don't think it's simply genetic.
I remember a few years ago I had really bad spots above my cheeks near my nose and I used a rough sponge to "exfoliate" the area. The next day I had 2 scabs either side of my nose... But the spots went away - its like I literally scraped off the skin and it regenerated, the skin under the scabs was pale (I'm black) as when you scrape your skin, and new skin is generated. I'm certain the holes in my skin above my cheeks are a result of this, it's in the very specific areas. Is this permanent? I've heard this also happens to people who have ring worm
I have spots literally all over, but they're not really pimples. A lot are "white heads" I believe. And then on my chin / below my hairline I seem to be getting hair follicles trying to get out. For a long time I thought would squeeze them out thinking what was coming out was hardended/puss, but then I realised it was literally hair follicles (I could see the tiny hair stubs at the end of to the white follicles. This happens on my cheeks as well, in the area either side of my nose, which is weird because there's not much hair there. Maybe these aren't hair follicles and I'm stupid, but it happens a lot in my beard area, and below my hair line (scalp).
There must be something fundamental I'm doing wrong, I'm sure people with good skin aren't applying all of these crazy products that I hear about online. I understand there may also be an element of genetics.
A few months ago I read this post on reddit that advices not using any products on the face and only using cold water to wash the face. I tried this, every morning I would wahs my body with hot water, and then I could exfoliate with a face flannel and then dry off. I then started using lotion on my face because using no products simply resulted in me having visible dry skin on my face which was not a look. I did this for over a month and then switched it up.
For about a month or two I've been using a exfoliation mitt that goes over the hand (from amazon) after my shower (with warm water) to try and clear my pores and then removing the mitt and applying a facial scrub with my hands right after wards, before washing it off and drying with a towel. I then applied standard lotion (vaseline) and that was me done. But this doesn't work either.
A few days ago, I was recommended moisturising with baby lotion so I bought some and replaced the body lotion with baby oil, only on my face. The rest of the regimen is the same, I wanted to see if baby oil actually works, it makes sense that it might as its so light, as to not harm a baby.
But I was speaking to my brother today, who has better skin than me, who said baby oil isn't a good facial moisturiser on its own, it should go over some other form of lotion. He said cocoa butter (Palmers tub) would do good. I used to use this a few years ago but my skin wasn't good then either...
I really don't want to go and but extreme facial products with random acids / drugs in them - I will if I have to. But are there some basic things I'm doing wrong in my morning regimen?
When I was younger I picked my spots which I'm sure has left scarring. Nowadays I completely refrain from touching my skin. But it's still not working
Sometimes before I sleep, if I see I have spots / white heads I could pop, I wi use the exfoliation mitt, followed by the facial scrub cleanse (freederm), and then Dry off. I then go to sleep (with my skin dried out from the facial washing + towel) - in hopes this will help the skin heal - instead of having oily products getting in the way or even getting inside my pores, causing them to clog / more spots formjng.
I'm pretty desperate... My fore arms are hurting after typing this on my phone...
Also in 19 and I have wrinkles on my forehead and the classic smile wrinkle from the corner of the nostrils to the corner of the mouth.
Why me ? What am I missing. I was never taught any skin care as a kid, and I don't want to ask my brother or sister (who's skin isn't really any better)

man its been a long road to this..
i started doing research on this subject back in December. maybe even November. i was so tired of using Harrys razors and having brek outs. my dad never taught me anything about shaving. hell, my hair was so blonde and thin i never cared much about shaving.
fast forward to Christmas. i told my GF i wanted a double edge razor. she got me a electric razor a year or two ago for Xmas. because that's what i wanted. and i used it. some. now i just use it to manscape. i don't use it on my face.
fast forward to a month ago. first DE shave. awful. i break out. i got hives. i rub a bunch of stuff on my face. its all bad. i went to the doctor (some of you know) and got some steroids to take the redness away.
fast forward to last night. my face has healed. redness is just about gone. i have identified that my brush is shit (1 best seller on amazon!) and that next time i will later by hand.
well...i did it. i took my time. i finished my medication. my skin looks good. i have been applying Vaseline w/ cocoa butter every night. i lathered by hand. although i lathered the LATHER by brush. i went with the grain. once. well...i went with the grain a few times with my problem areas. but once only on my face. one pass. i only shaved where there was lather (which is stupid to say out loud but its a real thing).
and now...i have to say last night i had the best shave of my life. it was just me. taylor of bond street soap. edwin jagger de89. and i couldnt be more happy. i tried telling my girlfriend finally!! its taken a helluva lot of work and 3 or 4 shaves to get here but i got it.
anyways....no one seems to care but since you guys are so nerdy about this stuff i thought i would log away just another success story. i cant wait til friday to get paid so i can invest in a synthetic brush from maggard and i hope to start shaving every few days instead of every 7 days like i have because of my skin acting up. absolutely NO razor burn this time and it felt brilliant.
this is what i worked so hard for.

Hello again!!! Welcome! I think everyone knows the drill by now :) ...
hi all , iits monday bloody mondaaaayyyyyy... im here all day! working 9-5est and ill be online this evening as well after an errand to target. theres always a ton of you. please understand it takes time to sort through everyone. i appreciate every single one of you and thank you in advance for contributing to my school fund and serious makeup addiction problems. ;)
Please:

• use the comment section to call "dibs" on items. PMs are for info exchange ONLY - - - I WILL PM YOU PLEASE - - -
• Shipping starts at $3 and up, pending on items and location. I ship within 72 hours always (upgraded to 72 to give myself some sanity back - its been really stressful living up to 48hr shipping)
• CAN ship starts at $7, International is typically $13+
• i ship INTERNATIONAL!
• buyer takes all risk for missing deliveries (if tracking shows it was in fact delivered). insurance is available upon request. please consider this option if you are buying a lot. i had a $200 package go missing and ive decided this option needs to be expressed to everyone.
• Payments are via paypal GIFT. ive got the feedback, im good for it ;)
• RESPONSE TIME - You've got 1 hour FROM MY REPLY unless we've discussed it. just ask.. but this method keeps from having a thread full of passes. dont worry, due to my schedule today, this will be flexible. but dont go leaving me hanging! and if i think youre asleep, ill consider that as well.
• dont be afraid to call 2nds or 3rds (etc).. things happen
• NEW : PLEASE try and have your whole order ready upon first comment. last time there were a lot of changes being made in PMs and I almost threw my computer across the room. edits are frowned upon due to the amount of comments i will receive. please post again to add to your order by replying to your first comment or posting all together again (for you mobile folks i know this is easier)

MY FEEDBACK THREAD - I am a level 4 here at MUE
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My Wishlist:

• Mac potted msfs
• MAC lipsticks - LE & matte
• KVD liquid lipsticks
• Sigma brush scrubber mit
• Clarisonic brush head (New only)
• Massive sized Fan brush good quality (Like wayne goss has here in this video)
• Hakuhodo brushes. i have j210... i want them all.

And finally...
IF ITS NOT ON THE LIST, ITS GONE - ill do my very best to keep this as up to date as possible for you.
And as always.... Stay Beautiful ;)
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I TOOK ALL NEW PHOTOS HERE
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please, no one say "ill take all the mac lipsticks"... ive decided to not put a limit on the amounts you can get.. but please be considerate of others.
and here we go ~~~
MAC LIPSTICKS... see photos for usage, most are swatched only, very few have been used a lot.

• Alluring Aquatics, Sirens Song (2) - $19 NIB @ cost
• Fantasy of Flowers, Dreaming Dahlia - $20
• Dazzle, Infused With Glam - $16
• Glamour Daze, Innocence - $20

MAC LIPSTICK SAMPLES - $3 ea (all are either swatched 1x or new):

• Lickable

NON MAC SAMPLES 1 in "Paramount" (pink color) from tbn2- $1 ea
TOTALLY FAKE MAC LIPSTICKS - The colors are in my photos, dont try and google the color, the names are way off the actual color. Also, both have broken at the base. They are still decent lipsticks, i just dont want em and havent tried them because of it.

• "Riveting Rose" (regular packaging) - $1
• "Dare You" (gold packaging) - $1

OTHER LIPS

• BENEFIT Benetint mini - $4
• CLINIQUE Flirty Honey (discontinued) - $8
• CLINIQUE All Heart - $2
• CLINIQUE waterviolet lipstick - $5
• KATE Lasting Lipstick #08 - $2
• LIP FUSION Infatuation Lip Gloss - PUCKER UP - $5
• LIP FUSION Infatuation Lip Gloss - SUGAR RUSH - $5
• MUA Lilac Belle Lipstick - $4
• NARS lip duo, giza & boogie nights - $5
• NARS Belle du Joure pencil - $17
• NARS New Love - $12
• OCC LIP TARS Hedonist Stained Gloss (NEW) - $13
• OCC LIP TARS Hollywood - $13
• OCC LIP TARS Pris mini - $5
• OCC LIP TARS Beta - $1 (just a few wears left)
• REVLON Moon Drops - 585 persian melon - $4
• REVLON lip balm Vivacious - new - $6
• REVLON matte lip balm Showy - $5
• SMASHBOX Vivid Violet - $12
• STILA Lipglaze Vanilla - $2
• TOO FACED Flirt Glamour Gloss mini - $1 (broken bottom but fixed)
• TOO FACED Lip Injection color bomb - nude - $13
• TOO FACED Sex Pot Glamour Gloss NWOB - $14
• URBAN DECAY Naked Lovechild Lipgloss mini - $2
• VASELINE Rose and Almond lip therapy (from uk) - $10

PALETTES

• TOOFACED A La Mode - $28
• TOOFACED Jingle All the Way Palette w phone case - $15

EYE/BROW/LINE MASCARA STUFF

• ANASTASIA Brow Powder Duo, Chocolate - $17
• CLINIQUE Mini Mascara - $5
• COLOR CITY white gold creme shadow - $3
• DIOR diorshow fusion mono matte 641 Fantasie shadow - $20 LNIB
• LASH OUT butterfly mascara - $3
• LORAC pewter shadow - $5
• MAC Blue Peep Fluidline - $20
• MAC Wonder Woman Marine Ultra Pigment - $20
• MAC Penultimate Eye Liner, Black - $16
• MAC potted Freshwater - $9
• MAC DP LE Bang on Blue - $9
• MAC DP LE Perky - $9
• MAC DP LE D'Bohemia - $9
• MAC DP Creme D Violet - $7
• MAC DP Amber Lights - $7
• (MAC PRO QUAD AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
• NYX Matte Brown Liner - $2
• PUR mascara - $2
• REVLON diamond dust eyeshadow - $2
• RIMMEL Wonderfull Mascara - $2
• RIMMEL Exaggerate Liner, Waterproof Black - $3 NIB
• SALMA HAYEK eyequad - $1
• SMASHBOX under eye primer mini - $5
• SMASHBOX lid primer mini - $5
• STILA magnificent metals eyeliner, metallic black gold - $15
• STILA magnificent metals eyeliner, metallic black tanzanite - $15
• TARTE skinny plum eyeliner - $8
• TARTE fat plum eyeliner - $8
• TOO FACED eyeshadow; Shooting Star - $5
• URBAN DECAY purple 24/7 eyecrayon - $5

COLOR TATTOOS:

• DUO CHROMES - $6 ea: waves of white (sealed), cool crush
• REGULAR - $3 ea: tenacious teal, edgy emerald, fierce and tangy

FACE/ BLUSH/ BRONZER

• BENEFIT Sun Beam NIB - $18
• CLINIQUE super primer mini - $5
• CLINIQUE acne solution concealer Shade 02 - $7
• LAURA MERCIER foundation primer NEW - $12
• MAC Hang Loose, Mineralize Blush - $25
• MAC Miss Behave, Mineralize Blush - $25
• NARS Tinted Moisturizer; Finland - $20 (70%)
• REVLON Nearly Naked Vanilla - $4
• SMASHBOX mini primer, light - $5
• SMASHBOX mini primer, regular - $5
• TOO FACED Absolutely Invisible finishing powder (50%) - $8
• TARTE smooth operator mini - $5

BRUSHES/ ACCESSORIES

• TBK PRESSING DISCS - i have one of every size available - $1.50 each
• TARTE double ended eyeliner brush - $8
• COVER GIRL Eyeshadow Brush - $2
• LORAC angle travel sz- $5
• FAKE Beauty Blender - $2
• NYX Eyelash Curler - $1
• Duo Sharpener - free, old as hell but works just fine
• Clear Tiered Acrylic Lipstick 18 holder (2) - $10 ea
• Purple Acrylic Lipstick 24 holder - $10
• Clear Acrylic Lipstick 24 holder - $10

PERFUMES

• SI LOLITA Perfume by Lolita Lempika 2.7OZ - 2X - $30
• BECKHAM SIGNATURE 2.5OZ perfume - 2X - $10

BODY AND HAIR STUFF

• GARNIER Skin Renew Anit Dark Circle Roller in light - $4
• Tarte Bronzer Brazilliance - $4
• Bumble and Bumble prep spray - $5
• Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner liters 90%+ full with pumps, retails $65 - $20 for the duo (Shipping is $5)
• The Saem - i think its asian shampoo and conditioner - $2
• CALGON Body Mist – Hawaiian Ginger - FREE
• SECRET Scent Expressions – Cocoa Butter Kiss - $1
• THE HEALING GARDEN Body Mist - Pomegranate and Vanilla - $2
• ORO GOLD Body Butter - $10
• TIGI CATWALK Strong Mousse - $4
• TIGI CATWALK Strong Mousse - $5
• GARNIER FRUCTICE Curl Construct Mousse - $2
• TIGI CATWALK Root Boost - $5

NAIL POLISH - I store upright. usage shown in photos. I rarely use a color more than 2x. IF YOU BUY A TON OF POLISH... ill be shipping in flat rates (approx $5)
new polishes: names in photos. sorry, didnt have the patience to type them out.

• juleps = $4 each (SOLD: LIBBY, CHAR, DIANNA)
• china glaze = $4 each
• opi = $4 each (SOLD: ALTER EGO, B. BLACKBERRY)
• sephora opi = $3 each
• sally hansen, revlon, cover girl, loreal = $2 each (wedding glitters sold)
• maybelline color show = $2 each

previously listed polishes:

• SH NAIL Prism Strips - $1
• SH NAIL Prism Strips - $1
• W&WILD - TIME2 (Dark Gray) - $1
• W&WILD - WHITE GOLD - $1
• NICOLE BY OPI - A Lit-Teal Bit Of Love - $2
• RUFFIAN - Delirium NEW - $2
• ICING - Gimmie Some Glitter - $1

Hello again!!! Welcome! I think everyone knows the drill by now :) ...
Please:

• use the comment section to call "dibs" on items. PMs are for info exchange ONLY
• Shipping is $3/4 and up, pending on items and location. I ship within 48 hours always
• CAN ship starts at $7, International is typically $13+
• Payments are via paypal GIFT. ive got the feedback, im good for it ;)
• RESPONSE TIME - You've got 1 hour FROM MY REPLY unless we've discussed it. just ask.. but this method keeps from having a thread full of passes
• dont be afraid to call 2nds or 3rds.. things happen
• NEW : PLEASE try and have your whole order ready upon first comment. last time there were a lot of changes being made in PMs and I almost threw my computer across the room.

MY FEEDBACK THREAD - I am a level 4 here at MUE
. . . . . . . .
My Wishlist:

• Mac potted blushes/ msf
• MAC lipsticks - esp LE & matte
• gold pencil eyeliner, good quality
• Sigma brush scrubber mit
• Massive sized Fan brush good quality (Like wayne goss has here in this video)

And finally...
IF ITS NOT ON THE LIST, ITS GONE - ill do my very best to keep this as up to date as possible for you.
And as always.... Stay Beautiful ;)
NEW STUFF
MAC ALLURING AQUATICS COLLECTION - prices reduced!!! these are basically at my cost after tax. want them gone!
Lipsticks: $19 ea (retail after tax for me is : $18.55)

• Pet me Please
• Sirens Song (2)

Extra Dimension Bronzer: $35 (retail after tax for me is : $34.98)

• Delphic (1)

NEW PALETTES

• Tarte 20 gold box palette - xmas exclusive - $35
• Urban Decay Vice2 - $65
• Urban Decay Naked 3 - $45

NEW TOOLS

• Lorac angle travel sz- $5

MAC PROENZA SCHOULER - NIB at my cost after tax, can be returned

• Mangrove $23

MAC LIPSTICK SAMPLES - $3 ea (all are either swatched 1x or new):

• "O"

OCC LIP TARS (all are 90%+ unless noted otherwise)

• Hedonist Stained Gloss (NEW) - $14

OTHER LIPS

• Benefit Benetint mini - $4
• Too Faced Sex Pot Glamour Gloss NWOB - $14
• Clinique Flirty Honey (discontinued) - $8
• Clinique All Heart - $2
• NYX round 518A - $2
• Too Faced Flirt Glamour Gloss mini - $2 (broken but fixed)
• Urban Decay Naked Lovechild Lipgloss mini - $2
• Kate Lasting Lipstick #08 - $2
• Vaseline Rose and Almond lip therapy (from uk) - $10

LIPSTICK MINIS

• UD mini 69 - $5

COLOR TATTOOS:

• DUO CHROMES - $6 ea: waves of white (sealed), cool crush
• REGULAR - $3 ea: tenacious teal, edgy emerald, fierce and tangy

FACE STUFF:

• Nars Tinted Moisturizer; Finland - $20 (70%)
• Revlon Nearly Naked Vanilla - $4
• Too Faced Absolutely Invisible finishing powder (50%) - $8
• Tarte smooth operator mini - $5
• Smashbox mini primer, light - $5
• Smashbox mini primer, regular - $5
• Clinique super primer mini - $5
• Clinique acne solution concealer Shade 02 - $7

NEW EYE/BROW/LINER STUFF

• NYX dark brown brow pencil - $3 (used 2x this past weekend; went or trip, forgot my pencil, panicked and bought this)
• Smashbox under eye primer mini - $5
• Smashbox lid primer mini - $5
• Stila magnificent metals eyeliner, metallic black gold - $15
• Stila magnificent metals eyeliner, metallic black tanzanite - $15

PALETTES

• Too Faced Matte Eyes - $25
• Smashbox Full Exposure Palette Sample (all ten shades) - $1

I AM WILLING TO MAKE SERIOUSLY AWESOME LOTS ON 5 OR MORE ITEMS BELOW THIS - JUST PILE THINGS TOGETHER AND ILL CUT YOU A FANTASTIC DEAL!
EYES

• PUR mascara - $2
• Tarte skinny plum eyeliner - $8
• Tarte fat plum eyeliner - $8
• metallic black eye crayon, silver - $2
• Too Faced Lashgasm mini - $5
• Clinique Mini Mascara - $5
• Covergirl Clump Crusher Extensions Mascara - $4
• Revlon diamond dust eyeshadow - $2
• Salma Hayek eyequad - $1
• Urban decay purple 24/7 eyecrayon - $5
• Lash out butterfly mascara - $3
• TOO FACED eyeshadow; Shooting Star - $5
• Lorac pewter shadow - $5
• Color city white gold creme shadow - $5

FACE

• KVD lock it powder 46 - $20
• Laura Mercier foundation primer NEW - $13
• Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer NEW - $7
• Laura Mercier Bronzer NEW - $10
• Sephora peach fusion 13 blush - $5
• Tarte Bronzer Brazilliance - $4

LIPS

• Bite lipgloss cinnamon lip plumper - $5
• Rain lipgloss NEW - $1
• Nars Belle du Joure pencil - $17
• NYX Macaroon, Orange - $4
• Too Faced Lip Injection color bomb - nude - $13
• Benefit cha cha lipgloss duo NEW - $8
• Smashbox Vivid Violet - $13
• Revlon Moon Drops - 585 persian melon - $4
• Revlon lip balm Vivacious - new - $6
• Revlon matte lip balm Showy - $5
• Clinique waterviolet lipstick - $7
• NYX tube 536 red - $3
• Maybelline color whisper - pink possibilities - $3
• Maybelline nude lipstick - LE nude embrace - $4
• Buxom Dolly sample lipgloss - $4
• NARS lip duo, giza & boogie nights - $7
• LIP FUSION INFATUATION Lip Gloss - PUCKER UP - $7
• LIP FUSION INFATUATION Lip Gloss - SUGAR RUSH - $7

BRUSHES/ ACCESSORIES

• Stila #7 - $5
• RT duo fiber eye shader - $5
• Tarte double ended eyeliner brush - $8
• COVER GIRL Eyeshadow Brush - $2

PERFUMES

• SI LOLITA Perfume by Lolita Lempika 2.7OZ - 2X - $30
• BECKHAM SIGNATURE 2.5OZ perfume - 2X - $10

NAIL POLISH - I store upright. usage shown in photos. I rarely use a color more than 2x. IF YOU BUY A TON OF POLISH... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE FLAT RATE BOX IT WILL FIT IN ;)
new polishes: YES, i didnt list the names. im sorry. if youre interested, i will look them up for you. blue glitter opi is sold.

• juleps = $4 each
• china glaze = $4 each
• opi = $4 each
• sephora opi = $3 each
• sally hansen, revlon, cover girl, loreal = $2 each
• maybelline color show = $2 each

previously listed polishes:

• SH NAIL Prism Strips - $1
• SH NAIL Prism Strips - $1
• CHINA GLAZE - Marry A Millionaire - $4
• W&WILD - TIME2 (Dark Gray) - $1
• W&WILD - WHITE GOLD - $1
• NICOLE BY OPI - A Lit-Teal Bit Of Love - $2
• RUFFIAN - Delirium NEW - $2
• ICING - Gimmie Some Glitter - $1

TOTAL FOR ALL POLISH IS $155, RETAIL EASILY $350 - TAKE AS LOT FOR $115 SHIPPED
BODY AND HAIR STUFF

• Bumble and Bumble straight blow dry - $4
• Bumble and Bumble prep spray - $8
• Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner liters 90%+ full, retails $65 - $20 for the duo
• Neutrogena skin set - all three for $15
• The Saem - i think its asian shampoo and conditioner - $2
• CALGON Body Mist – Hawaiian Ginger - FREE
• SECRET Scent Expressions – Cocoa Butter Kiss - $1
• B&BWORKS Signature Vanillas Body Mist - Coconut - $2
• THE HEALING GARDEN Body Mist - Pomegranate and Vanilla - $2
• ORO GOLD Body Butter - $10
• TIGI CATWALK Strong Mousse - $4
• TIGI CATWALK Strong Mousse - $5
• GARNIER FRUCTICE Curl Construct Mousse - $2
• TIGI CATWALK Root Boost - $5

(((((((SUCCESS!!! IT ALL FINALLY FIT INTO ONE SECTION!!!!!! HURRAH!!!))))))))

Hi, everyone! I just moved across the country & am looking to make some extra money & destash. I've added a few new things (indicated separately at the top of my list) and anything that's in photos but not on the list was sold on my last post.
Shipping starts at $2.50 & I'd prefer to bundle, so I'm asking for a $20 minimum purchase (but am open to discussing smaller purchases depending on the items). I also bubble-wrap obsessively to ensure that your product gets to you in good condition. I have shipped internationally before, so I'm open to that as well if it is cost effective. Payments accepted through Paypal and if the buyer requests an invoice/non-gift option, they are responsible for the little fee. I've been selling on here for about a year & a half and I'll link my flair below. Most things are new with some lightly used but that's all indicated below. Let me know if you have questions or need details on any item. I'd prefer that interested buyers comment here first & then we can take it to PM to discuss details (as opposed to sending me a PM off the bat). Everything is best offer and I hate coming up with prices so if you're comfortable doing so, please give an offer (if you aren't, though, let me know & I can come up with something!) I think that's all the boring stuff -- onto the goodies!
Flair Photos New Arrivals -Benefit Benetint, Deluxe Mini, 1/3 Used -Benefit Lolitint, Deluxe Mini, Brand New In Box -Coastal Scents Blush Too 10-pan palette, Full Size, All colors swatched & 2 used 1x each (comes w/box) -Dr. Jart Beauty Balm, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -MAC Matte Lipstick, Full-Size, RIS & used 2x: Force of Love -MAC Viva Glam Rhianna, Full-Size, Used 2x -Manna Liplocked Priming Gloss Stain, Deluxe Mini, Brand New: Lucky Mirenesse Secret Weapon iCurl 24Hrr Mascara, Deluxe Mini, BNIB -NYX Macaron Lippie, Full-size, Used 1x: Black Sesame -NYX Macaron Lippie, Full-size, Used 1x: Blue Velvet -NYX Macaron Lippie, Full-size, Used 1x: Pistachio -NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, Full-size, Used 4x: Antwerp -Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream, Full Size, Never Used :Light -Sweet Science Invisible Daily Tint, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -TheBalm Mary-Lou Manizer, Full Size, Used 1x
Eye Stuff -Almay Shadow Softies Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Moss -Almay Shadow Softies Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Peach Fuzz -Almay Shadow Softies Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Petal -Almay Shadow Softies Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Smoke -Almay Shadow Softies Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Vintage Grape -Anastasia Dipbrow, Full-size, Used 1x (comes w/box): Chocolate -Avon Glazewear Diamonds Eye Color, Full-size, Mostly Used (freebie): Gold Foil -City Color Mousse Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: White/Gold -Emite Micronized Eye Shadow Single, Full-size, Brand New: DAMS -Eye Rock Designer Liner, Full-Size, BNIB -Forever 21 Love & Beauty 24-pan glitter palette (3 shades used once each) -Inika Organic Eye Liner, Full-size, BNIB: Green Lagoon -Jane Iredale Longest Lash Mascara, Deluxe Mini, Brand New: Black Ice -Jane Iredale Pure Lash Extender & Conditioner, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Lancome Clis Booster XL Mascara Base, Deluxe Mini (2g/.07oz), Brand New -Lorac Red Carpet Reveal 4-pan shadow/blush palette (3 shades & brush used once each, 1 shade unused) -Loreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara, Full-size BNIB: Blackest Black -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, Used 1x: Audacious Asphalt -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, Used 4x: Bold Gold -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, BNIB: LE Caramel Cool -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, Swatched 1x: Edgy Emerald -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, Swatched 1x: Fierce & Tangy -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, BNIB: LE Sleek & Spice -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, Swatched 1x: LE Stroke of Midnight -Maybelline Ultra-Brow Brush On Color, Full-size, BNIB: Dark Brown -ModelCo Power Lash mascara, Deluxe Mini (5g/.07oz), Brand New: Black -NARS Pro-prime Smudge-proof Eyeshadow Base, Deluxe Mini, Brand New (Have 1 left) -NYX Eyeshadow Single, Full-size, BNIB: Purple -NYX 9-pan Love In Paris shadow palette (some colors used once, some only swatched once) -NYX 3-pan Love In Rio shadow palette, BNIB -Pacifica Eye Shadow Duo, Full-size, BNIB (cracked, though): Natural Beauty -Pop Beauty 3-pan palette, Full-size, BNIB: Smokin’ Hot -Revlon Colorstay 4-pan shadow palette, Full-size, BNIB: Sea Mist -Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara, Full-size, Used a few times (freebie): Blackest Black -Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow 4-pan palette, Full-size, Used 1x: Black Magic -Revlon Shadow Links Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Blush -Revlon Shadow Links Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Cocoa -Revlon Shadow Links Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Greige -Rimmel Scandaleyes Eye Shadow Stick, Full-size, Used 2x: Witness White -Rimmel Scandaleyes Eye Shadow Stick, Full-size, Used 5x: Paranoid Purple -Sephora Khol Expert Eye Liner, Full-size, BNIB: Brun Perfect -Smashbox Photo Op Eye Brightening Mascara, Deluxe Mini (4.9ml/.17oz), Brand New: Brightening Black -Starlooks Gem Eye Liner Pencil, Full-size, BNIB: Topaz -Starlooks Kohl Eye Pencil, Full-size, Used to point but never sharpened: Obsidian -Stila Forever Your Curl Mascara, Deluxe Mini, Mostly Used (freebie): Black -Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner, Full-size, Used 1x: Paradise Pink -TheBalm Meet Matte Eyeshadow Single, Deluxe Mini (.9g/.03oz), Swatched 1x: Matt Batali -Too Faced Intense Eye Shadow, Full-size, BNIB: Frilly Lily -Ulta Complete Eye Kit, Full-size, BNIB: Indie -Ulta Kohl Liner, Full-size, Used 1x: Aqua -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil, Deluxe Mini (2.5g/.088oz), Used 2x: Delinquent -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil, Deluxe Mini (.8g/.03oz), Used to point, never sharpened: Black Velvet -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil, Full-size, Swatched 2x: Graffiti -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil, Deluxe Mini (.8g/.03oz.), Have 2 (Both used 2 or 3 times, never sharpened): Zero -Urban Decay 16-pan Book Of Shadows IV shadow palette (4 shades used once each, 12 totally unused; shadows only, no extras) -Urban Decay 9-pan Deluxe shadow palette (8 shades used once each, 1 shade & brush totally unused) -Vincent Longo Duo Eye Pencil, Full-size, Brand New: Rich Topaz/Aura Chic -Wet N Wild Coloricon Liner, Full-size, Used 1x: Silver -Wet N Wild MegaSparkle Confetti, Full-size, Brand New: Pink Sugar
Lip Stuff -Aquaphor Lip Repair, Foil Sample, BNIB PENDING -Avon Glazeware Sparkle Lip Gloss, Full-size, 1/2 Left: Apple Cinnamon -Balance Me Shine On Tinted Lip Balm, Full-size, Brand New: Super Soft Beige -Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Buttercream Lipgloss, Deluxe Mini (2.25ml/.07oz), BNIB: Must-Have Pink PENDING -Bare Minerals Pretty Amazing Lip Color, Full-size, Used 1x: Rouge -Be A Bombshell Lip Gloss, Full-size, Used 1x: Hot Mess -Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm, Full-sized, Used 1x: Big Apple -Clinique Long Last GlossweaDifferent Lipstick, Deluxe Mini Duo: Sunset/Tenderheart PENDING -Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm, Full-size, Used 2x: 245 -Cynthia Rowley Creamy Lip Stain, Deluxe Mini (2.25g/.079oz), Used 1x: Valentine -Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips, Deluxe Mini (3ml/.1oz), Brand New -EOS Lip Balm, Full-size, BNIB: Passion Fruit (Have 2) PENDING -ELF Hypershine Gloss, Full-size, Used 1x: Festive -ELF Hypershine Gloss, Full-size, Used 1x: Joyful -ELF Hypershine Gloss, Full-size, Used 1x: Merry -ELF Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick, Full-size, Used 1x: Pink Umbrellas -Essence Lipstick, Full-size, Brand New: Funky Funky -J Cat The Big Lip Pencil, Full-size, RIS: Red Rose -Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain, Deluxe Mini, Forever Pink -Jelly Pong Pong Lip Blush, Full-size, BNIB -Lipsmackers Lip Balm, Full-size, Brand New: Cotton Candy -Lipsmackers Lip Balm, Full-size, Brand New: Wild Raspberry -MAC Lipstick, Full-size, RIS Used 1x: Blankety -MAC Lipstick, Full-size, RIS Used 2x: Candy Yum Yum -MAC Lipstick, Full-size, RIS Used 1x: Impassioned -MAC Lipstick, Full-sized, RIS Used 2x: LE Viva Glam Gaga 1 -MAC Lipstick, Full-sized, RIS Used 1x: LE Viva Glam Gaga 2 -Mark.Hook-up Lip Gloss, Full-size, Brand New: Glow Baby Glow PENDING -Maybelline Color Whisper, Full-size, Used 2x: Pink Possibilities -Nivea A Kiss of Care & Color, Full-size, Used 1x: Sheer Berry -Nivea A Kiss Of Care & Color, Full-size, BNIB: Sheer Pink PENDING -NYX Butter Gloss, Full-size, Brand New: Cherry Pie -NYX Macaron Lippie, Full-size, Used 1x: Key Lime -Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar, Full-size, RIS Used 1x: Hoochie -Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar, Full-size, RIS Used 1x: Nylon -Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar, Full-size, RIS Used 1x: Queen -Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar, Full-size, RIS Used 1x: Roller Girl -Pacifica Color Quench Lip Tint, Full-size, Used 1x: Blood Orange -Paul & Joe Moisture Lip Treatment, Full-size, BNIB -Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm, Full-size, Brand New: Coral Crush -Pop Beauty Aqua Lacquer, Full-size, Brand New: Floating Rose -Pop Beauty Lip Gloss, Deluxe Mini (4g/.14oz), Used 1x: Peony Petal -Pop Beauty Pouty Pop Lip Crayon, Full-size, Used 1x: Fuchsia Flirt -Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm, Full-size, Used 1x: Vivacious -Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter, Full-size, BNIB: Cherry Tart -Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter, Full-size, Used 2x: Wild Watermelon -Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Full-size, Used 1x: LE Snow Peach -Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer, Full-size, Used 1x: Apocalyptic -Shiro Intertube, Full-size, Used 3x: Three Wolf Moon PENDING -Shiseido Lacquer Rouge, Deluxe Mini (2ml/.06oz), Opened but never used -Starlooks Lip Pencil, Full-size, Used 1x: Bare -Stila Long Wear Liquid Lip Color, Full-Size, Used <5x: Petal -TheBalm Stainiac, Deluxe Mini (1.2ml/.04oz), Have 2 - 1Used 2x, 1 brand new: Beauty Queen -Ulta Lip Color, Full-size, Used 1x: Precious Pink -Ulta Lip Crayon, Full-size, Used 1x: Muse -Ulta Lip Gloss, Full-size, BNIB: Charmed PENDING -Vaseline Lip Therapy, Full-size, BNIB: Rosy Lips (Have 2 left) PENDING -Wet N Wild Lipstick, Full-size, Used 1x: Don’t Blink Pink -Wet N Wild Lipstick, Full-size, Used 1x: Pinkerbell -Wet N Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Color, Full-size, Used 2x: Red My Mind -Yes To Lip Balm, Full-size, Used 1x: Grapefruit
Face Makeup & Brushes -Amazing Cosmetics Velvetmineral Liquid Foundation, Foil Sample, Brand New: Medium Beige -City Color Cheek Stain, Full-size, Used 1x: Plink -Coastal Scents Elite Brushes Bamboo Collection, Full-size, BNIB: Doefoot Blender Brush -Coastal Scents Elite Brushes Bamboo Collection, Full-size, BNIB : Dome Shadow Brush -Coastal Scents Elite Brushes Bamboo Collection, Full-size, BNIB: Large Shadow Brush -ELF Flawless Finish Foundation, Full-size, Used 2x : Porcelain -ELF HD Blush, Full-size, Used 2x: Diva -ELF HD Blush, Full-size, Used 2x: Encore -ELF Tinted Moisturizer, Full-size, Used 1x : Porcelain -Ferro Mineral Blush, Deluxe Mini, Brand New: Terra Cotta -Hanskin Super Plus Perfect BB, Foil Sample, Brand New: Bright Skin Tone -Jane Iredale Pressed Powder, Deluxe Mini, Brand New: Light Beige -Jane Iredale Pressed Powder, Deluxe Mini, Brand New: Radiant -Lancome La Base Pro Primer, Foil Sample, Brand New -Marcelle BB Cream, Deluxe Mini (8ml/.28oz), Brand New: Golden Glow -Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation, Full-size, Brand New (no box): 1 Light -Milani Powder Rose Blush, Full-size, BNIB (Have 2): 01 Romantic Rose -Milani Powder Rose Blush, Full-size, BNIB (Have 2) : 02 Flora Passion -Milani Powder Rose Blush, Full-size, BNIB (Have 2): 03 Warm Petals -Milani Powder Rose Blush, Full-size, BNIB (have 2): 04 Bella Rosa -New York Color Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder, Full-size, Have 2 (1BNIB, 1 used 1x): Sunny -Revlon Nearly Naked Makeup, Full-size, BNIB: 130 Shell -Rimmel Natural Bronzer, Full-size, Used <5 times: 021 Sunlight -Sue Devitt Triple C-Weed Pressed Powder, Full-size, Brand New: Quiet & Still -Temptu Highlighter Champagne Shimmer, Deluxe Mini (3ml/.1oz), Brand New -TheBalm How About Them Apples Cheek & Lip Cream, Deluxe Mini (20g/.7oz), Used 1x : Pie -Too Faced Perfect Flush Blush, Full-size, Used 1x: Something About Berry PENDING -Ulta Extreme Wear Matte Finish Mousse Blush, Full-size, Used <10x: Berry Glow -Wet N Wild Coverall Cream Foundation, Full-size, Used 1x: 815 Fair
Skincare (Deluxe Minis) -Apothederm Bright Skin Serum, Deluxe Mini (4.1ml/.14oz), Brand New -Avene Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water, Deluxe Mini (50ml/1.78oz), BNIB -Bare Minerals Purely Nourishing Moisturizer, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.17oz), BNIB -Clarins UV Plus HP Ecran Multi-Protection SPF 40 Sunscreen, Deluxe Mini (3ml/.1oz), BNIB (Have 2) -Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner, Deluxe Mini (7.5ml/.25oz), Brand New -Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.2oz), Brand New -Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules, Deluxe Mini, BNIB -Grand Central Beauty S.M.A.R.T. Skin Perfecting Polisher, Deluxe Mini (8ml), Brand New -Grand Central Beauty S.M.A.R.T. Skin Perfecting Serum + Primer, Deluxe Mini (6ml/.27oz), Brand New -Jersey Shore Sun Sans Tan Pure White Mineral Sunscreen, Deluxe Mini (.5oz), Brand New -Naobay Oxygenating Cream Moisturizing, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1.01oz), Brand New -Paula’s Choice Resist Barrier Repair Moisturize, Deluxe Mini (15ml/.5oz), Brand New -Pur-lisse Pur-moist Hydra Balance Moisturizer, Deluxe Mini (15ml/.5oz), Brand New -Ren Hydra-Calm Global Protection Day Cream, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.17oz), Brand New -Sephora Instant Moisturizer, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.169oz), Brand New -Sesha Renu Exfoliating Gel, Deluxe Mini (15ml/.5oz), BNIB -Supergoop CC Cream, Deluxe Mini (3ml), Brand New: Light to Medium -Supergoop City Sunscreen Serum, Deluxe Mini (10ml), Brand New -Ulta Ultimate Clean Foaming Face Wash, Deluxe Mini (15ml/.5oz), Brand New
Skincare (Foil Samples) -Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream -Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream (Have 2) -Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel -Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion -DHC Moisture Fruit Gel Cream -DHC Moisture Fruit Lotion -Dior Dream Skin Perfect Skin Creator (Have 2) -Dior One Essential Skin Boosting Serum -Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum -Dr. Weil For Origins Mega-Bright Dark Circle Minimizer -Gyerlain Lingerie De Peau Foundation: 02 Beige -L’Occitane Precious Cream -Lancome Dreamtone Ultimate Dark Spot Corrector -Lancome Energie De Vie Daily Cream -Mineral Fusion Purifying Gel Facial Cleanser -Murad Acne Clearing Solution -Murad Perfecting Day Cream -Olay Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream Moisturizer -Olay Regenerist Micro-sculpting Cream Moisturizer -Philosophy Hope In a Jar -Tatcha Ageless Revitalizing Eye Cream -Tarte Maracuja C-Brightener Eye Treatment -StriVectin-TL Tightening Neck Cream -Yves Saint Laurent Temps Majeur Intensive Skin Supplement
Haircare -Agave Healing Oil Treatment, Deluxe Mini (4ml/.1oz), BNIB -Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair, Deluxe Mini (10ml/.34oz), Brand New -Beautiful Curls Shea Butter Curl Activating Leave-in Conditioner, Foil Sample, BNIB -Beauty Protector Protect & Oil, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Brazillian Blowout Acai Deep Conditioner Masque, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1oz), Brand New -Colorsmash Hair Shadow, Deluxe Mini, Gold Rush -Kiehl’s Sunflower Color Preserving Conditioner, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1oz), 1/3 Used -Kiehl’s Sunflower Color Preserving Shampoo, Deluxe Mini (75ml/2.5oz), 1/3 used -L’Oreal Total Repair 5 Shampoo, Deluxe Mini (50ml/1.7oz), Brand New -L’Oreal Total Repair Extreme Shampoo/ConditioneMask, Foil Sample, BNIB -Matrix Biolage Exquisite Oil Micro-Oil Shampoo & Conditioner, Dual Foil Sample, BNIB (Have 2) -Matrix Biolage Fiberstrong Intra-Cylane Fortifying Cream, Foil Sample, BNIB -N4 Lumiere d’hiver Clarifying Shampoo, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1oz), Brand New -N4 Lumiere d’hiver Reconstructing Masque, Foil Sample, BNIB -Obliphica Hairkop Essence Moisturizing Treatment Cream, Foil Sample, BNIB -Obliphica Hairkop Essence Nourishing Shampoo, Foil Sample, BNIB -Redken Diamond Oil, Deluxe Mini (1ml/.3oz), BNIB -Redken Pillowproof Blowdry Express Primer, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1oz), Brand New -Ulta Moisture & Shine Shampoo, Deluxe Mini (60ml/2oz), Brand New
Body Care & Fragrance -BCBG Maxazria bongenre Eau De Parfume Spray, Deluxe Mini (Rollerball size), Used 1x -BijaBody Daily Body Serum, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.17oz), BNIB -Billy Jealousy Hydroplane Super Slick Shave Gel, Foil Sample, BNIB -Borage Therapy Advanced Formula Body Lotion, Foil Sample, BNIB -Bvlgari Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc Shampoo and Shower Gel, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1oz), Brand New -Bvlgari Eau Parfumee Au The Vert Fragrance, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.17oz), Brand New -Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Eau De Parfum, Deluxe Mini (1.5ml/.05oz), BNIB -Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau De Toilette, Deluxe Mini (2ml/.06oz), BNIB -Gilchrist & Soames Spa Therapy Body Lotion, Deluxe Mini (40ml/1.35oz), Brand New: Relaxing Sea Fennel -Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream, Deluxe Mini (29ml/1oz), Brand New: All Light Skin Tones -L’Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream, Foil Sample, BNIB -Nivea Extended Moisture Body Lotion, Foil Sample, BNIB -Whish Shave Cream, Deluxe Mini (22ml/075 oz), Brand New: Acai Grapefruit

https://imgur.com/gallery/G2f3B
So, maybe it’s more like a shelfie and a deskie? Vanitie? 😝 But here are all my products I’ve accumulated over the last few months! I completely overhauled my skincare routine from a more Western routine (acne cleansers, physical exfoliators, witch hazel toners, a lot of Murad and Philosophy) to a 10 step. It’s really improved my skin, and I don’t have nearly as many problems with my eyes stinging with these products as I did before. All in all I’m very happy!
Here’s my routine for my normal, slightly dehydrated, hormonal acne skin:
Morning: Cleanse (COSRX Good Morning Low pH Gel Cleanser) Vitamin C (Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence) Toner (Hada Labo Gokujyun Moist Lotion OR Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion, x4) Essence (COSRX Advanced 96 Snail Mucin Power Essence, 3 pumps) Eye Oil (Sheamoisture 100% Argan Oil) Moisturize (Hada Labo Shirojyun Milk) Sunscreen (Skin Aqua Super Moisture Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ OR Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Face Mineral Lotion) Lip Balm (Sun Bum Key Lime SPF 30 Lip Balm + Vaseline Lip Therapy Aloe)
Night: Point Makeup Removal (Simple Water Boost Micellar Water) First Cleanse (Botanic Farms Grain Ferment Cleansing Sherbet) Second Cleanse (Soap & Glory Peaches and Clean Deep Cleansing Milk) Actives (COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid) First Essence (COSRX Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence) Toner (Hada Labo Gokujyun Moist Lotion OR Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion, x7) Essence (Advanced 96 Snail Mucin Power Essence) Sheet Mask (Freeset Donkey Milk Aqua OR My Beauty Diary Black Pearl, every other day, excess essence patted on the following day) Lip Exfoliator (e.l.f. Lip Exfoliator) Eye/Lip Oil (Sheamoisture 100% Argan Oil) Sleeping Pack (COSRX Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Mask) Lip Balm (Sheamoisture 100% Argan Oil + Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter)
Note that there are hair and body products included in the pictures that obviously aren’t part of my face routine, and there are also a couple of filler products that I don’t use but keep displayed to make the set up more visually appealing 😛
There are also still a few products I’d still like to try (Benton’s Snail Bee line and some CeraVe and The Ordinary products, primarily), but for now this is my finalized routine. Like I said, I’m very pleased with it!
Any questions about anything, feel free to ask!

The product I’m talking about is meant for dreadlock maintenance but recently found my brother’s jar when moisturizing after a shower and figured why not. Compared to what I used- Cocoa Butter Vaseline, which was kinda greasy - it was the right kind of thick for my feet, which has gone through hell and back for eight years. Yes, I knew it was for hair. I’ve put worse things on the problem spots in hopes of relief.
How.Ever. The skin where the Beeswax covered dries up instantly or splits in new spots making new cuts before I get to itch. Between application and instadry takes about 30 to 45 min, so applying this before bed was a good idea until it wasn’t. For the time being I have to go back to the Vaseline(but laid on THICK) just to get any sort of relief. I have yet another patch test from a new allergist in two weeks so hopefully I can get to the bottom of this.
The point: does anyone know a good-textured layer to put on top of your moisturizer that doesn’t dry out in record time? I’m thinking something similar to Eucerin’s Original Healing cream(I’ve been using that but I tear through a jar in a week to keep the illusion of comfort. The richness gets oily and I feel like my skin thins out over a few hours.) Nothing from Cetaphil or Aveeno works and something in Aquaphor ointment makes me itch worse.

Hi there! Back again & looking to destash :) I've added a few new things (indicated separately at the top of my list) and anything that's in photos but not on the list was sold on my last post.
Shipping starts at $2.50 & I'd prefer to bundle, so I'm asking for a $20 minimum purchase (but am open to discussing smaller purchases depending on the items). I also bubble-wrap obsessively to ensure that your product gets to you in good condition. I have shipped internationally before, so I'm open to that as well if it is cost effective. For domestic shipping, I can usually ship two-to-three times a week (USPS First Class w/tracking) but for international, I can only ship on Saturdays since the post office is only open the same hours as my work schedule. Payments accepted through Paypal and if the buyer requests an invoice/non-gift option, they are responsible for the little fee. I've been selling on here for about a year & a half and I'll link my flair below. Most things are new with some lightly used but that's all indicated below. Let me know if you have questions or need details on any item. I'd prefer that interested buyers comment here first & then we can take it to PM to discuss details (as opposed to sending me a PM off the bat). Everything is best offer and I hate coming up with prices so if you're comfortable doing so, please give an offer (if you aren't, though, let me know & I can come up with something!) I think that's all the boring stuff -- onto the goodies!
As an aside, I do work M-F 8:30AM-5PM PST so if I don't respond to you right away, it's because I'm working but will do so ASAP once I'm available :)
Flair Photos Newest Arrivals -Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Bare Minerals 5-in-1 BB Cream Shadow, Deluxe Mini, BNIB: Barely Nude -Bee Kind Conditioner, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Benefit Benetint, Deluxe Mini, 1/3 Used -Benefit Lolitint, Deluxe Mini, Brand New In Box -Bliss Firm Baby Firm, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Cargo Swimmables Water Resistant Bronzer, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Caudalie Vinosource Creme Sorbet, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Coastal Scents Blush Too 10-pan palette, Full Size, All colors swatched & 2 used 1x each (comes w/box) -Dr. Jart Beauty Balm, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Katherine Eye Liner w/Built-in Brush, Full Size, Brand New: Bonanza Black -Klorane Dry Shampoo w/Goat Milk, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Manna Liplocked Priming Gloss Stain, Deluxe Mini, Brand New: Lucky (have 2) -Mirenesse Secret Weapon iCurl 24Hrr Mascara, Deluxe Mini, BNIB -Murad Acne Spot Fast Fix, Deluxe Mini, BNIB -Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture, Deluxe Mini, BNIB -Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum, Deluxe Mini, BNIB -N4 Lumier d'hiver Super Comb Prep & Protect, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Naobay Body Radiance Lotion, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, Full-size, Used 4x: Antwerp -Rodial Bee Venom Moisturiser, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -SeaRX Anti-Wrinkling Serum, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream, Full Size, Never Used :Light -Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner, Full Size, Used ~7x: Intense Black -StriVectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles & Stretch Marks, Deluxe Mini, BNIB (have 2) -Sweet Science Invisible Daily Tint, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -TheBalm Read My Lips Lip Gloss, Deluxe Mini, Brand New: Bam!
Eye Stuff -Almay Shadow Softies Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Moss -Almay Shadow Softies Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Peach Fuzz -Almay Shadow Softies Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Petal -Almay Shadow Softies Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Smoke -Almay Shadow Softies Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Vintage Grape -Avon Glazewear Diamonds Eye Color, Full-size, Mostly Used (freebie): Gold Foil -City Color Mousse Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: White/Gold -Emite Micronized Eye Shadow Single, Full-size, Brand New: DAMS -Eye Rock Designer Liner, Full-Size, BNIB -Forever 21 Love & Beauty 24-pan glitter palette (3 shades used once each) -Inika Organic Eye Liner, Full-size, BNIB: Green Lagoon -Jane Iredale Longest Lash Mascara, Deluxe Mini, Brand New: Black Ice -Jane Iredale Pure Lash Extender & Conditioner, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Lancome Clis Booster XL Mascara Base, Deluxe Mini (2g/.07oz), Brand New -Lorac Red Carpet Reveal 4-pan shadow/blush palette (3 shades & brush used once each, 1 shade unused) -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, Used 1x: Audacious Asphalt -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, Used 4x: Bold Gold -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, Swatched 1x: Edgy Emerald -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, Swatched 1x: Fierce & Tangy -Maybelline Color Tattoo, Full-size, Swatched 1x: LE Stroke of Midnight -Maybelline Ultra-Brow Brush On Color, Full-size, BNIB: Dark Brown -ModelCo Power Lash mascara, Deluxe Mini (5g/.07oz), Brand New: Black -NYX Eyeshadow Single, Full-size, BNIB: Purple -NYX 9-pan Love In Paris shadow palette (some colors used once, some only swatched once) -NYX 3-pan Love In Rio shadow palette, BNIB -Pacifica Eye Shadow Duo, Full-size, BNIB (cracked, though): Natural Beauty -Pop Beauty 3-pan palette, Full-size, BNIB: Smokin’ Hot -Revlon Colorstay 4-pan shadow palette, Full-size, BNIB: Sea Mist -Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara, Full-size, Used a few times (freebie): Blackest Black -Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow 4-pan palette, Full-size, Used 1x: Black Magic -Revlon Shadow Links Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Blush -Revlon Shadow Links Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Cocoa -Revlon Shadow Links Eyeshadow, Full-size, BNIB: Greige -Rimmel Scandaleyes Eye Shadow Stick, Full-size, Used 5x: Paranoid Purple -Sephora Khol Expert Eye Liner, Full-size, BNIB: Brun Perfect -Smashbox Photo Op Eye Brightening Mascara, Deluxe Mini (4.9ml/.17oz), Brand New: Brightening Black -Starlooks Gem Eye Liner Pencil, Full-size, BNIB: Topaz -Starlooks Kohl Eye Pencil, Full-size, Used to point but never sharpened: Obsidian -Stila Forever Your Curl Mascara, Deluxe Mini, Mostly Used (freebie): Black -Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner, Full-size, Used 1x: Paradise Pink -Too Faced Intense Eye Shadow, Full-size, BNIB: Frilly Lily -Ulta Complete Eye Kit, Full-size, BNIB: Indie -Ulta Kohl Liner, Full-size, Used 1x: Aqua -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil, Deluxe Mini (2.5g/.088oz), Used 2x: Delinquent -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil, Deluxe Mini (.8g/.03oz), Used to point, never sharpened: Black Velvet -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil, Full-size, Swatched 2x: Graffiti -Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil, Deluxe Mini (.8g/.03oz.), Have 2 (Both used 2 or 3 times, never sharpened): Zero -Urban Decay 16-pan Book Of Shadows IV shadow palette (4 shades used once each, 12 totally unused; shadows only, no extras) -Urban Decay 9-pan Deluxe shadow palette (8 shades used once each, 1 shade & brush totally unused) -Vincent Longo Duo Eye Pencil, Full-size, Brand New: Rich Topaz/Aura Chic -Wet N Wild Coloricon Liner, Full-size, Used 1x: Silver -Wet N Wild MegaSparkle Confetti, Full-size, Brand New: Pink Sugar
Lip Stuff -Aquaphor Lip Repair, Foil Sample, BNIB -Avon Glazeware Sparkle Lip Gloss, Full-size, 1/2 Left: Apple Cinnamon -Balance Me Shine On Tinted Lip Balm, Full-size, Brand New: Super Soft Beige -Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Buttercream Lipgloss, Deluxe Mini (2.25ml/.07oz), BNIB: Must-Have Pink -Bare Minerals Pretty Amazing Lip Color, Full-size, Used 1x: Rouge -Be A Bombshell Lip Gloss, Full-size, Used 1x: Hot Mess -Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm, Full-sized, Used 1x: Big Apple -Clinique Long Last GlossweaDifferent Lipstick, Deluxe Mini Duo: Sunset/Tenderheart -Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm, Full-size, Used 2x: 245 -Cynthia Rowley Creamy Lip Stain, Deluxe Mini (2.25g/.079oz), Used 1x: Valentine -Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips, Deluxe Mini (3ml/.1oz), Brand New -EOS Lip Balm, Full-size, BNIB: Passion Fruit (Have 2) -ELF Hypershine Gloss, Full-size, Used 1x: Festive -ELF Hypershine Gloss, Full-size, Used 1x: Joyful -ELF Hypershine Gloss, Full-size, Used 1x: Merry -ELF Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick, Full-size, Used 1x: Pink Umbrellas -Essence Lipstick, Full-size, Brand New: Funky Funky -J Cat The Big Lip Pencil, Full-size, RIS: Red Rose -Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain, Deluxe Mini, Forever Pink -Jelly Pong Pong Lip Blush, Full-size, BNIB -Lipsmackers Lip Balm, Full-size, Brand New: Cotton Candy -Lipsmackers Lip Balm, Full-size, Brand New: Wild Raspberry -MAC Lipstick, Full-size, RIS Used 1x: Impassioned -Mark.Hook-up Lip Gloss, Full-size, Brand New: Glow Baby Glow -Maybelline Color Whisper, Full-size, Used 2x: Pink Possibilities -Nivea A Kiss of Care & Color, Full-size, Used 1x: Sheer Berry -Nivea A Kiss Of Care & Color, Full-size, BNIB: Sheer Pink -Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar, Full-size, RIS Used 1x: Nylon -Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar, Full-size, RIS Used 1x: Roller Girl -Pacifica Color Quench Lip Tint, Full-size, Used 1x: Blood Orange -Paul & Joe Moisture Lip Treatment, Full-size, BNIB -Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm, Full-size, Brand New: Coral Crush -Pop Beauty Aqua Lacquer, Full-size, Brand New: Floating Rose -Pop Beauty Lip Gloss, Deluxe Mini (4g/.14oz), Used 1x: Peony Petal -Pop Beauty Pouty Pop Lip Crayon, Full-size, Used 1x: Fuchsia Flirt -Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter, Full-size, BNIB: Cherry Tart -Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter, Full-size, Used 2x: Wild Watermelon -Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Full-size, Used 1x: LE Snow Peach -Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer, Full-size, Used 1x: Apocalyptic -Shiro Intertube, Full-size, Used 3x: Three Wolf Moon -Shiseido Lacquer Rouge, Deluxe Mini (2ml/.06oz), Opened but never used -Starlooks Lip Pencil, Full-size, Used 1x: Bare -Stila Long Wear Liquid Lip Color, Full-Size, Used <5x: Petal -Ulta Lip Color, Full-size, Used 1x: Precious Pink -Ulta Lip Crayon, Full-size, Used 1x: Muse -Ulta Lip Gloss, Full-size, BNIB: Charmed -Vaseline Lip Therapy, Full-size, BNIB: Rosy Lips (Have 2 left) -Wet N Wild Lipstick, Full-size, Used 1x: Don’t Blink Pink -Wet N Wild Lipstick, Full-size, Used 1x: Pinkerbell -Wet N Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Color, Full-size, Used 2x: Red My Mind -Yes To Lip Balm, Full-size, Used 1x: Grapefruit
Face Makeup & Brushes -Amazing Cosmetics Velvetmineral Liquid Foundation, Foil Sample, Brand New: Medium Beige -City Color Cheek Stain, Full-size, Used 1x: Plink -ELF Flawless Finish Foundation, Full-size, Used 2x : Porcelain -ELF HD Blush, Full-size, Used 2x: Diva -ELF HD Blush, Full-size, Used 2x: Encore -Ferro Mineral Blush, Deluxe Mini, Brand New: Terra Cotta -Hanskin Super Plus Perfect BB, Foil Sample, Brand New: Bright Skin Tone -Jane Iredale Pressed Powder, Deluxe Mini, Brand New: Light Beige -Jane Iredale Pressed Powder, Deluxe Mini, Brand New: Radiant -Lancome La Base Pro Primer, Foil Sample, Brand New -Marcelle BB Cream, Deluxe Mini (8ml/.28oz), Brand New: Golden Glow -Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation, Full-size, Brand New (no box): 1 Light -Milani Powder Rose Blush, Full-size, BNIB (Have 2): 01 Romantic Rose -Milani Powder Rose Blush, Full-size, BNIB (Have 2) : 02 Flora Passion -Milani Powder Rose Blush, Full-size, BNIB (Have 2): 03 Warm Petals -Milani Powder Rose Blush, Full-size, BNIB (have 2): 04 Bella Rosa -New York Color Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder, Full-size, Have 2 (1BNIB, 1 used 1x): Sunny -Revlon Nearly Naked Makeup, Full-size, BNIB: 130 Shell -Rimmel Natural Bronzer, Full-size, Used <5 times: 021 Sunlight -Sue Devitt Triple C-Weed Pressed Powder, Full-size, Brand New: Quiet & Still -Temptu Highlighter Champagne Shimmer, Deluxe Mini (3ml/.1oz), Brand New -Too Faced Perfect Flush Blush, Full-size, Used 1x: Something About Berry -Ulta Extreme Wear Matte Finish Mousse Blush, Full-size, Used <10x: Berry Glow -Wet N Wild Coverall Cream Foundation, Full-size, Used 1x: 815 Fair
Skincare (Deluxe Minis) -Apothederm Bright Skin Serum, Deluxe Mini (4.1ml/.14oz), Brand New -Avene Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water, Deluxe Mini (50ml/1.78oz), BNIB -Bare Minerals Purely Nourishing Moisturizer, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.17oz), BNIB -Clarins UV Plus HP Ecran Multi-Protection SPF 40 Sunscreen, Deluxe Mini (3ml/.1oz), BNIB (Have 2) -Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner, Deluxe Mini (7.5ml/.25oz), Brand New -Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.2oz), Brand New -Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules, Deluxe Mini, BNIB -Grand Central Beauty S.M.A.R.T. Skin Perfecting Polisher, Deluxe Mini (8ml), Brand New -Grand Central Beauty S.M.A.R.T. Skin Perfecting Serum + Primer, Deluxe Mini (6ml/.27oz), Brand New -Jersey Shore Sun Sans Tan Pure White Mineral Sunscreen, Deluxe Mini (.5oz), Brand New -Naobay Oxygenating Cream Moisturizing, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1.01oz), Brand New -Paula’s Choice Resist Barrier Repair Moisturize, Deluxe Mini (15ml/.5oz), Brand New -Pur-lisse Pur-moist Hydra Balance Moisturizer, Deluxe Mini (15ml/.5oz), Brand New -Ren Hydra-Calm Global Protection Day Cream, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.17oz), Brand New -Sephora Instant Moisturizer, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.169oz), Brand New -Sesha Renu Exfoliating Gel, Deluxe Mini (15ml/.5oz), BNIB -Supergoop CC Cream, Deluxe Mini (3ml), Brand New: Light to Medium -Supergoop City Sunscreen Serum, Deluxe Mini (10ml), Brand New -Ulta Ultimate Clean Foaming Face Wash, Deluxe Mini (15ml/.5oz), Brand New
Skincare (Foil Samples) -Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream -Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream (Have 2) -Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel -Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion -DHC Moisture Fruit Gel Cream -DHC Moisture Fruit Lotion -Dior Dream Skin Perfect Skin Creator (Have 2) -Dior One Essential Skin Boosting Serum -Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum -Dr. Weil For Origins Mega-Bright Dark Circle Minimizer -Gyerlain Lingerie De Peau Foundation: 02 Beige -L’Occitane Precious Cream -Lancome Dreamtone Ultimate Dark Spot Corrector -Lancome Energie De Vie Daily Cream -Mineral Fusion Purifying Gel Facial Cleanser -Murad Acne Clearing Solution -Murad Perfecting Day Cream -Olay Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream Moisturizer -Olay Regenerist Micro-sculpting Cream Moisturizer -Philosophy Hope In a Jar -Tatcha Ageless Revitalizing Eye Cream -Tarte Maracuja C-Brightener Eye Treatment -StriVectin-TL Tightening Neck Cream -Yves Saint Laurent Temps Majeur Intensive Skin Supplement
Haircare -Agave Healing Oil Treatment, Deluxe Mini (4ml/.1oz), BNIB -Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair, Deluxe Mini (10ml/.34oz), Brand New -Beautiful Curls Shea Butter Curl Activating Leave-in Conditioner, Foil Sample, BNIB -Beauty Protector Protect & Oil, Deluxe Mini, Brand New -Brazillian Blowout Acai Deep Conditioner Masque, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1oz), Brand New -Colorsmash Hair Shadow, Deluxe Mini, Gold Rush -Kiehl’s Sunflower Color Preserving Conditioner, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1oz), 1/3 Used -Kiehl’s Sunflower Color Preserving Shampoo, Deluxe Mini (75ml/2.5oz), 1/3 used -L’Oreal Total Repair 5 Shampoo, Deluxe Mini (50ml/1.7oz), Brand New -L’Oreal Total Repair Extreme Shampoo/ConditioneMask, Foil Sample, BNIB -Matrix Biolage Exquisite Oil Micro-Oil Shampoo & Conditioner, Dual Foil Sample, BNIB (Have 2) -Matrix Biolage Fiberstrong Intra-Cylane Fortifying Cream, Foil Sample, BNIB -N4 Lumiere d’hiver Clarifying Shampoo, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1oz), Brand New -N4 Lumiere d’hiver Reconstructing Masque, Foil Sample, BNIB -Obliphica Hairkop Essence Moisturizing Treatment Cream, Foil Sample, BNIB -Obliphica Hairkop Essence Nourishing Shampoo, Foil Sample, BNIB -Redken Diamond Oil, Deluxe Mini (1ml/.3oz), BNIB -Redken Pillowproof Blowdry Express Primer, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1oz), Brand New -Ulta Moisture & Shine Shampoo, Deluxe Mini (60ml/2oz), Brand New
Body Care & Fragrance -BCBG Maxazria bongenre Eau De Parfume Spray, Deluxe Mini (Rollerball size), Used 1x -BijaBody Daily Body Serum, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.17oz), BNIB -Billy Jealousy Hydroplane Super Slick Shave Gel, Foil Sample, BNIB -Borage Therapy Advanced Formula Body Lotion, Foil Sample, BNIB -Bvlgari Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc Shampoo and Shower Gel, Deluxe Mini (30ml/1oz), Brand New -Bvlgari Eau Parfumee Au The Vert Fragrance, Deluxe Mini (5ml/.17oz), Brand New -Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Eau De Parfum, Deluxe Mini (1.5ml/.05oz), BNIB -Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau De Toilette, Deluxe Mini (2ml/.06oz), BNIB -Gilchrist & Soames Spa Therapy Body Lotion, Deluxe Mini (40ml/1.35oz), Brand New: Relaxing Sea Fennel -Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream, Deluxe Mini (29ml/1oz), Brand New: All Light Skin Tones -L’Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream, Foil Sample, BNIB -Nivea Extended Moisture Body Lotion, Foil Sample, BNIB -Whish Shave Cream, Deluxe Mini (22ml/075 oz), Brand New: Acai Grapefruit

I'm so so overwhelmed with all the skincare tips and products that I've seen over the past few months when looking for advice. Someone suggested coming on here so I'm giving it a shot.
Here's what I'm looking for:
Re: Face
My current routine involves removing make-up, washing face, and using moisturizer. I exfoliate my face once a week with St. Ives Apricot Scrub. I also use TactuPump to deal with my acne. My moisturizer is Olay. My daily cleanser is Aveeno. I sometimes use Neutrogena's dark circle corrector.
Recently, I've been curious to try the charcoal masks that I keep seeing everywhere since I read that they help deep cleanse your pores and get rid of blemishes.
1.) What are some good products or DIY face masks I can use to brighten my skin, even my skin tone, get rid of acne scars and blemishes
2.) Any suggestions for natural make-up removers? I've heard that coconut oil is good, but since it's comedogenic, it might clog up your pores. I also read that milk is good
3.) Good charcoal face masks to use? I want to use one that isn't painful to peel off (also mask doesn't have to be peel off) and one that doesn't rip out my face hair. I'm really scared to mess with my hair on my face because I don't want it to grow back faster and thicker
4.) I bought one of those microdermabrasion devices a while ago. I have yet to use it. I plan to start soon. Is once a week good? And can I still use the apricot scrub mid-week?
5.) At what age can you start using anti-aging products? I'm 26. I've been told that's too young
Note: my skin type is fairly normal though I suspect because of TactuPump, it's on the sensitive side. I'm also an Indian female if that makes a difference
Re: Hair
I'm absolutely terrified that I'm going bald. I've experienced dramatic hair loss over the past seven months. It's frightening. I have also lost 15lbs and have become even skinnier. I'm 5'7 and weight 115lbs. I used to be around 130lbs. I started losing weight and hair during last summer. At first I chalked up my hair loss to low iron levels. My doctor prescribed Palafer with Vitamin C to bring them up, and they are now at a decent level. But my hair loss is still ongoing
When I was younger, I used to have really thick hair, and I remember using coconut oil when I was a little kid. I stopped when I was like 11. My hair thinned out over the years, but it wasn't anything alarming. But over the past seven months, it's just been terrible. You can my scalp when I part my hair one way or another. I'm getting super self-conscious. Every single time I run my fingers through my hair, hair always falls out
I tried to start up again with coconut oil for four weeks. Once a week, I would put coconut oil all over my hair and wrap it in a t-shirt, sleep with it overnight, and wash my hair out in the morning. But that didn't help with anything. I still lost hair especially when I would run coconut oil through my hair using my hands. Hair would still fall out.
My doctor prescribed me Rogaine for women recently, and I'm going to try it out. I also take Biotin supplements geared for hair and nail growth nearly daily. My nails are growing just fine. I just wish my hair would.
Also, my hair is super super dry. I use conditioner after I shampoo (which I do twice a week), but it doesn't do anything to moisturize my hair. The shampoo and conditioner I use is Ogyx Caffeine and Niacin that is meant to curb hair fallout. I have a split end problem as well. I'm going to get into the habit of trimming my hair every couple of months.
So for my hair, I'm looking for any hair masks or products I can use (without harsh chemicals) that will stimulate hair growth, reduce breakage, moisturize my hair, give it volume, and have thicker hair. I don't just want the appearance of thicker hair. I actually want thicker hair. Someone suggested putting egg in my hair for an hour to help with hair elasticity
Re: body
I moisturize my skin pretty much everyday. Every single time after taking a shower, I always moisturize yet these past few months, I've had dry itchy skin. Last week, my entire left thigh randomly turned red and itchy. I have no idea what is happening or why this is happening. It's freaking me out. My arms randomly get itchy or my chest or stomach. Or my back. I used Vaseline cocoa butter for months. I switched to using Eucerin's complete repair like two months. It hasn't helped at all, and it's just so fucking frustrating!!! I don't know why any of this is happening. I don't get how people who don't moisturize their skin at all don't have these issues, but I do. Like nothing I'm doing is helping. I use ice cubes to calm my skin down, but I can't always do that like when I'm at work
Basically, I'm just freaked out about what's happening to my appearance with my hair being the most concerning. I used to have great hair, and now it's dry, dull, and thin as fuck.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to suggest foods I can eat as well to help with my issues.
I live in Ontario, Canada. I'd prefer to have product suggestions that are on the reasonable side, but I'm willing to go out of my budget if the product is very effective and worth it
Thanks in advance!

I've decided I am gonna finally get serious about taking care of my skin. I would love feedback on my routine and some help with my questions if possible!
About my skin - Am 24, no wrinkles yet, Chinese-American with tan skin. My skin is not sensitive and doesn't need particularly gentle or fragrance free products. I know this is blasphemy here but I never wear SPF - I can literally count the number of times I've worn sunscreen on one hand! - and I still wonder how necessary it is for someone like me with natural pigment. During the work week, I drive 20 min to work and spend the whole day in an office save for 30 min outside walking to and from lunch spots. Does that little sun exposure really require SPF? Regardless, I will start incorporating SPF 30 into my morning routine because of my AHA and retinol usage.
Problems: I have had closed comedones on my forehead for YEARS, a shiny t zone, scars from childhood chicken pox on both sides of my face, uneven skin tone between my forehead and the rest of my face (I swear to god my forehead is sometimes almost gray), and at least a few small whiteheads present all the time. The whiteheads crop up most often in the space between my eyebrows, on my chin, or around my mouth/nose. (Never on cheeks.)
So up until two weeks ago, I had literally no routine. I washed my face with dermae gel purifying cleanser maybe three times a week, used no moisturizer, and wear no makeup.
Here is the routine I've been using the past 2 weeks:
AM - Garnier pink cap Micellar water on cotton pad wiped all over face - Apple cider vinegar toner (2 parts distilled water and one part ACV) spritzed on my hands, then dabbed all over my face with my hands. Let dry for a minute - Cosrx BHA blackhead power liquid (three pumps, spread with fingers over face focusing on forehead). Let dry five minutes - Rich Radiance Facial oil (ingredients: Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Asorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Niacinamide, Retinol (Vitamin A), Arbutin, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D), Phenoxyethanol, Parfum). A few drops spread with fingers over face. - no sunscreen, no makeup. (Will start Eucerin SPF 30 sunscreen tomorrow!)
PM - Garnier Micellar water on cotton pad - ACV toner dabbed on face, let dry a minute - Paula's Choice skin perfecting 8% AHA gel / CVS knock off of RoC deep wrinkle correxion retinol cream (I alternate days) - let sit for ten minutes - spot treat any pimples with raw honey - a few drops of rich radiance facial oil
Other info - once a week I do the Aztec secret mask mixed with ACV. I'm planning on starting daily biotin pills (my hair seems to be falling out at an alarming rate!)
So here are my questions. It's been two weeks and my skin looks a bit better, fewer breakouts, but still oily t zone with uneven skin tone and CC's. I recently bought the CeraVe PM lotion and Benton snail mucin/bee venom serum - how do I start incorporating/at what point in the routine? Should the CeraVe lotion replace my facial oil? I should apply serum after the AHA/ retinol / Bha and before moisturizefacial oil, right? I also own Eucerin SPF 30 face moisturizer - when I start wearing it, do I just need to put it on once in the morning and then I'm good for the rest of the day (assuming I'm in an office and only leave for lunch at noon?) What do people use Vaseline for at night? I would like to start oil cleansing at night as well, and I bought a pack of microfiber towels to assist with that. Does anyone have any problems with microfiber towels being stained by oil? Does OCM require rubbing the oil in small circles on my face, or can I just apply the oil in a layer to my face, wait a minute, then wipe it off? What mixtures of oil do you use, and what bottle do you put it in? (I am thinking half sunflower, half EVOO, and a few drops of tea tree oil for help with acne in a travel size bottle.) Can AHAs/ BHAs be used when my face is still damp with water or toner, and how long should I wait after applying each before putting on moisturizer? If my t zone is oily, should I avoid putting facial oil there to moisturize? Has anyone had good results using the forea Luna vibrating facial brush to help with serum/AHA/ BHA absorption? Would adding Differin to this routine become overkill? Can I add Vit C serum to my AM routine, or will the niacinimide in the CeraVe at night cancel it out? Lastly - can Micellar water fully replace cleanser? I like the convenience of it, and I would love if I could cut out almost entirely a cleanser that I have to rinse off.
Thank you so much for any help you can provide! I am switching jobs soon and applying to school again, and I thought it was a good time to try to get my life a bit more in order - taking care of my skin, figuring out a makeup routine that works for me, losing weight and working out, meditating, drinking more water and eating well, taking vitamins, etc.

MASSIVE CLEARANCE - I'm coming to the US in June so I'm doing a massive clearance of things I never use and to make some spends for all the lovely US brands I can't get at home.
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No7 (by Boots - UK Drugstore) Stay Perfect Amazing Eyes Pencil in Blackest Purple. Used a couple of times. £4.00
17 (by Boots - UK Drugstore) Eye Shadow Trio - In The Nude - some use to pale shimmer shade, two browns swatched a couple of times. £2.00 Eye Shadow Trio - Barely There - significant use of the pale barley shade, some use to brown, pink swatched a couple of times. £2.00 Hide & Chic Eye Brightening Concealer in Light Rose - good dupe for MAC Radiant Rose and Touch Eclat. Used once. £2.00 Starry Eyes Glitter Eyeliner in Supernova black with silver shimmer. BN & sealed £2.00
ANATOMICALS L/E lipbalm in Chocolate produced especially for Nandos (a uk based portugese style chicken restaurant... I don't know either). Used once. £3.00
BALM BALM Rose Geranium Lip Balm New £4.00
BARE MINERALS Lip Liner in Twig. Used once. £5.00
BEYONCE Heat Body Lotion 75ml New £2.00
BENEFIT Lolli Tint Sample 2.5ml New £4.50 inc UK postage
BOBBI BROWN Long Wear Eye Pencil in Jet 0.3oz Travel Size New. £9.00 Long Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in Espresso Bean 0.9g New £9.00 Soothing Cleansing Oil 15ml New £7.00 Full Size Sheer Lip Colour in 20 Peach Sorbet New £14.00
THE BODY SHOP White Musk Libertine Body Mist 100ml New. Very small dent to metal cap. £5.00 Elderflower Unperfumed Eye Gel. New 15ml. £5.00
BOURJOIS 123 Perfect CC Cream in shade 31 Ivory. Swatched once. £6.00 Happy Light Foundation in shade 50 Porcelain. About half used. £5.00 Rouge Velvet Liquid Lipstick - Shade 02 Frambourjoise. Used once. £4.00 Java Rice Powder (finishing powder), opened to look at it, never used. £4.00
BY TERRY Multicare Lip Definer Water Resistant in 6 Red Ruby. Used once. £10.00
CHANEL Levres Scintillates Glossimer Lipgloss. Absolutely adorable promo mini in shade 166 Amour 3g. See Verification photos. £10.00
CHARLOTTE TILBURY 2 Sample Sachets - Magic Eye Rescue & Magic Night Cream. £5.00 inc postage.
CLINIQUE Take The Day Off Makeup Remover 30ml New £4.00 Liquid Facial Soap Mild 30ml New £3.00 Chubby Stick Lip Colour Balm in 17 Plumped Up Pink New Full Size. £9.00
COLLECTION Eyes Uncovered Nude Palette - swatched once. £3.00
DERMOLOGICA Set of 3 samples - Special Cleansing Gel 7ml, Skin Smoothing Cream 7ml and Multivitamin Power Firm 5ml, new £8.00
DUWOP Lip Venom. Twilight L/E packaging. About half used. £4.00
E45 Set of 3 Lotion Samples. 7 Sets Available. £1.50 ea inc UK postage.
ETUDE HOUSE Goodbye Pore Ever - Great Porefessional dupe. Used twice. £6.00
EVE LOM Rescue Mask 15ml New £8.00
FEKKAI ADVANCED Brilliant Glossing Conditioner 236ml New £12.00 Salon Technician Color Care Shampoo 59ml £7.00
FIGS & ROUGE Peppermint & Tea Tree Lip Balm New £4.00 inc UK postage.
FILORGA Time Filler Absolute Wrinkles Correction Cream 15ml New £12.00
GATINEAU Activ Eclat Radiance Energizing Cream. Sample 3ml. New. £1.00 Melatogenine Futur Plus Advanced Anti-Aging Eye Concentrate 5ml New £5.00 Serenite Gentle Cleansing Toner 150ml New £6.00
GUERLAIN Ombre Eclat Base Eye Primer. Brush missing, Used once or twice. £10.00
ILLAMASQUA Multi Facet Palette - Eye & Cheek Colour Palette in Semblance inc popular cream contour shade 'Hollow'. Swatched once. Brush included. £15.00
JOHN FRIEDA Radiant Red Color Envy Daily Color Sealer. Used once. £4.00 Original Six Effects Serum 50ml New £7.00 inc UK postage Set of 3 sample sachets, Smooth Start Shampoo, Smooth Start Conditioner and Original 6 Effects Serum, New. 2 Available. £2.00 per set inc UK postage.
KIEHLS Creme De Corps Moisturiser 30ml New 2 available £6.00 ea Grapefruit shower gel 65ml New £6.00 Midnight Recovery Concentrate 2ml Sample New £2.00
LANCOME Tonique Douceur Softening Hydrating Toner 50ml New £5.00
LAURA MERCIER Twilight Caviar Stick Eye Colour. Swatched once. £10.00
LOREAL Color Riche Les Ombres Eye Palette in 56 Jungle Jade - New £4.00 Mythic Oil Colour Glow Oil 3ml Sample New £2.00 inc UK postage
MAC RiRi Woo L/E packaging Lipliner & RiRi Woo original issue plain packaging Lipstick. Riri logo intact on bullet. Used once. £40.00 the pair. Mineralize Eyeshadow in 'Cinderfella'- Black with silver shimmer. Swatched once. £10.00 Royal Assetts Lip Palette - Significant use to L/H gloss. 2 Lipsticks used a handful of times. Brush missing. £5.00 Pleasureseeker lipstick - L/E packaging, D/C? Used a few times. £15.00 Hello Kitty lipstick in 'Big Bow' - used a few times - Kitty imprint intact. £15.00 Single eyeshadow in Wedge - used handful of times. £5.00 Single eyeshadow in Naked Lunch - significant dip from use. £4.00
MAKE UP STORE Eyeshadow 'Microshadow' in Jubilee - Black with gold microshimmer. Swatched once. £3.00
MAYBELLINE Superstay Better Skin Foundation Sample Shade Light Beige 10ml £3.00
MICHAEL TODD Pumpkin Nutrient Rich Facial Mask 30ml £6.00
MODELS OWN 2 Loose colour pigments - Mocha Choca Latte and Peachy Keen 2 x 2g, New £3.00
MONU Enriched Body Cream 30ml New £3.00
MUA Undress Me Eyeshadow Palette - Barely Swatched. £5.00 Matte Perfect Primer - Used once or twice. £3.00 Heaven & Earth Palette - New £6.00
MURAD Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer Vitalic Range New SPF15 30ml £9.00 Rejuvenating Lift Serum New 3.7ml sample. £1.00
NARS Nars NARSissist Eye Shadow Palette - 15 Shadows - Swatched once, I've also found the box if you want it although slightly marked. £50.00
NUXE Nuxellence Jeunesse Youth And Radiance Revealing Fluid 15ml New £5.00
NYX Black Label Lipstick BLL125 Berry. Used a few times. £2.00 Jumbo Lip Pencil in 721 Fuschia Used once. £2.00
ORIGINS Make a Difference Plus+ rejuvenating treatment lotion. About 5/6th remaining. £6.00
PERCY & REED Dry Conditioner 50ml New UK Only due to aerosol can. £2.00 Volumising No Oil Oil 30ml New £4.00
PHILIP B Drop Dead Straightening Balm 15ml £4.00
PHILOSOPHY Falling In Love Perfume - UK only due to Royal Mail shipping restrictions. 5/6ths remaining. £15.00
PUR MINERALS Volume Vixen 4 in 1 Mascara sample 4.8ml Black New £3.00
RALPH LAUREN "2" Hydrating Body Lotion for Women 50ml (the pink one) New £2.00
REN SKINCARE Micro Polish Cleanser 30ml, New 3 available £4.50 ea Frankincense Revitalising Night Cream, New 15ml £4.50 Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot 10ml New £4.50 Vita Mineral Lip Balm full size new 15ml £3.00 Jojoba Micro Bead Invigorating Facial Polish 25ml New £8.00 Omega 3 Night Repair Serum New £8.00
REVLON Colorburst Lip Butter in Red Velvet, used a few times. £2.00 Lipstick in 075 Peach. Used a few times £2.00 Lash Potion Mascara 003 Blackened Brown BN & Sealed £5.00
Schwarzkopf Bonacure Hairtherapy Oil Miracle Light Finishing Treatment 5ml New £3.00
SLEEK Rose Gold Blush 926 - Used handful of times. £2.00
SMASHBOX Photo Finish Primer Water 5ml Sample New £4.00
SOAP & GLORY Glad Hair Day Daily Super Shampoo 50ml New £2.00 Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Pink A Boo New & Sealed £3.00
STILA Kajal Eye Liner in Topez. Used once. £7.00
ST TROPEZ Gradual Tan In Shower 50ml New £4.00
TATA HARPER Revitalizing Body Oil 5ml Sample New £9.00
THIS WORKS Sleep Duo: 2 Mini Solutions for a Better Nights Sleep. Breathe In 5ml rollerball and Deep Calm Pillow Spray 5ml. New. 8 Available. £4.00 ea inc UK postage.
URBAN DECAY Eyeshadow Single in 'Mushroom' - swatched once £5.00
VICHY Ideal Soleil SPF50 BB Teinte Natural Tan Shade 3ml New£3.00 inc UK postage
VITAMIN WATER Power C Dragonfruit Lip Balm £4.50 New inc UK postage
BRUSHES NB: See verification pictures. New brushes have been sat in my jars so may have minor marks etc. Bloom Brand new in packaging. Square tip eyeliner brush flat. £3.00 Bloom concealer brush. New. £2.00 Daniel Sandler concealer brush. New. £3.00 No7 Concealer brush. New £3.00 Crown Brushes black handled eye smudger brush. New. £2.00 Crown Brushes C200 Deluxe Crease brush. New. £2.00 Crown Brushes black handled small eye smudger brush. New £2.00 Crown brushes 2 ended foundation and concealer brush. New. £3.00 Stila 2 ended eyeshadow and square tip liner brush. New. £4.00 Real Techniques Foundation Brush. New. £4.00 Real TEchniques Pointed Foundation Brush. New £4.00 EcoTools Angled Eyeliner brush. New. £2.00 EcoTools Eye Shading Brush. New £2.00 EcoTools Concealer brush, new £2.00 Take the lot for £30.00 inc UK postage?
KOREAN SKINCARE Holika Holika Bulgarian Rose Skin Care Set 4 items New see pictures £9.00 Skin Food Boxed Gold Caviar 'gift set' (Samples) Gold Caviar Toner & Gold Caviar Emulsion Unsure of sizes approx 5ml each. New £3.00 Skin Food Boxed Gold Kiwi 'gift set' (Samples) Gold Kiwi Toner & Gold Kiwi Emulsion Unsure of sizes approx 5ml each. New £3.00 Skin Food Unboxed Agave Cactus Emulsion and Agave Cactus Toner. Unsure of sizes approx 5ml each. New £3.00 Set of 3 Masks - SkinLite ReEnergizing Green Tea Masque, Unknown Brand Honey Moisturising Sheet Mask, Beauty Credit Orange C Essential Sheet Mask £5.00 inc UK postage Set of Sachets: Tony Moly Dear Me Waterful Lotion, A.Care I.Myss Soothing Sleeping Mask, Missha Time Revolution White Cure Blanc Activator. £3.00 inc UK postage
NAILS NB: Nail polishes can only be sent within the UK due to Royal Mail postage restrictions sorry! CND #548 Gold Chrome - Used once or twice CND #549 Copper Chrome - Used once or twice Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint 405 Blue Grape - Used once or twice Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint 344 Blood Orange - Used once or twice L'Oreal Color Riche 423 Feline Sauvage - Brand New Mavala 385 Rouge Rubis - Brand New Essie 697 Midnight Cami - Used once or twice OPI Nail Lacquer Do You Think I'm Tex.y? - Used Once Barry M Nail Paint 292 Navy - Used once or twice Barry M Nail Paint 294 Cyan Blue - Used once or twice Barry M Nail Paint 296 Coral - Used once or twice Barry M Nail Paint 47 Black - Used Once Take the lot for £20 including UK postage?
Max Factor L/E hard to find Fantasy Fire Nail Polish. New. £15.00
MISC Make Up For Ever Makeup Sponge New. £1.00 Vintage Cosmetic Company Eye Lash Curlers £1.00 Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoos - Packaging Worn. Says it contains 3 applications but this has 4 inside. Union Jack Design. New. £5.00
SAMPLE SACHET PACKS Sample Pack 1. Skin Food Gold Kiwi Cream, Peach Sake Pore Serum. £1.50 inc UK postage Sample Pack 2. Benefit Total Moisturiser, Triple Performing Facial Emulsion, It's Potent Eye Cream £3.00 inc UK postage Sample Pack 3. DHC White Milk, Olive Virgin Oil, Mild Lotion, Extra Concentrate, EGF Cream Moisturiser. £3.00 inc UK postage Sample Pack 4. Tony Moly Panda's Dream White Hand Cream, Banana Sleeping Pack, My Sunny Perfecting Sun Block SPF50 £3.00 inc UK postage Sample Pack 5. Kiehls Ultra Facial Moisturiser, Astalift Jelly Rejuvenating Concentrate, Susanne Kaufmann Anti Aging Day Cream, Algenist Concentrated Reconstruting Serum, Bobbi Brown Extra Cream. £4.00 inc UK postage Sample Pack 6. Fekkai Glossing Cream, John Frieda Smooth Start Conditioner, Pantene Pro V Conditioner, Loreal EverRiche Conditioner £2.00 inc UK postage Sample Pack 7. Eve Lom Intense Hydration Serum, L'Occitane Protective Lotion, Lanolips Ointment, Shu Uemura Tsuya Skin Youthful Radiance Generator. £3.00 inc UK postage Sample Pack 8. Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male Eau De Toilette Intense 0.8ml Spray £2.00 inc UK Postage. Sample Pack 9. Caudalie Vino Perfect Radiance Serum, Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, Dr Brandt Collagen Booster, Klorane Shampoo, Goldfaden MD Overnight Regenerative Facial Treatment, Murad Essential C Moisturiser, L'Occitane Protective Lotion £4.00 inc UK Postage. Sample Pack 10. Palmers Cocoa Butter, Vaseline Sheer Infusion, Garnier Oil Beauty Lotion, Dove Intensive Lotion. £2.00 inc UK postage.