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[bostongirl2you]

Hey LULU!!! I've been using the Nivea gradual tan for fair skin.. ANd let me tell you how dark my legs are!!! They're so tanned and healthy looking... What I love about it is that it doesn't streak, Drys quickly smells yummy and looks so natural!!!


Try that first and then I'll suggest something more intense if you don't like it... BUT you will love it!!!

Hey girlie
Does the Nivea blend easily around your ankles and feet/toes? Thats where I always have a hard time with self tanners.

 

[Ilk]

Hey girlie
Does the Nivea blend easily around your ankles and feet/toes? Thats where I always have a hard time with self tanners.

It does Boston, BUT exfoliate the area first.... Moisturize with a rich cream, so the skin around your ankles, elbows are smooth and soft..... Then when you feel its ready to apply the nivea....

GO FOR IT!! GREAT STUFF!!!!!

 

[florencia]

Oily oily skin...no acne tho...

 

[Ilk]

Right Flor.. Lets sort you out!

Oily skin...

First is it all over or just t-zone?

Oily skincan be reduced with prescription Retin A, Retin A Micro Gel, Some people still develop redness, flaking and irritation despite appropriate use of Retin A... It is a strong product...

What I will suggest for you is... Glycolic acid, a popular form of alpha hydroxy acids, Its usually known as --> (AHAs)

It can lift away excessive facial oils and I suggest yu incorporate it into your skin care regimen.... Remember, that glycolic acids, while they do help to exfoliate the skin, It plays more of a role of temporary oil reducer, and help cut through the surface oils and clean out the pores.....Thats what you need Flor.... Especially that you don't suffer from acne... This acid will even out the production of sebum...

 

[Ilk]

Remembered something else...

DO NOT use the application of glycolic acid at the same time as benzoyl peroxide or vitamin A/retinoid containing products.... You risk an increase in irritation from doing this.... Use them at separate times of the day.... The use of a glycolic acid cleanser would be appropriate.....

How sensitive is your skin??? the aicid is a great exfoliater but I mean it really sweeps the dead skin off and some people can get quite red from it.. But it would last maximum of 48hours...


SUNSCREEN FLOR!!!!! May I remind you for the 100th time... LOL!
In addition to following your skincare routine.. (an oil-busting skin care routine)

what to do about sunscreen? When I'm asked that question... for those especially with oily or blemish prone skin is ALL about sunscreen.... Some are too greasy, too sticky, blocks my pores...the list of reasons for which people dont use it goes on and on...

So.... This is one of the best SPF... Contains SPF30!

This is a little info on thats on the website about it
"Avert sun damage on face and body with an exquisitely light, oil-free, oil-reducing, non comedogenic and rejuvenating sunscreen that provides protection, clarity, and relief"

http://www.dermadoctor.com/product.asp?productID=823&WID={FB58AD34-8822-4759-B2A3-FE469DC7702B}
If you can Flor... Start off with this and if thats no good... the acid is the next step...

 

[Ilk]

How to make your OWN makeup!!!!


I've been creating my own makeup for sometime now... I would gather up some of my old old old makeup to throw out... But didn't have the heart to! So I thought... I'm gonna make my own....

VERY EASY!!! VERY EFFECTIVE... PLEASE TRY!!!!

You will need:
1. Small old frying pan...

2. Petroleum Jelly

3. Old makeup you never use

4. Empty pots

Yes thats all you need...

Start off on low heat... Add half a teaspoon of Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline), Either crush up an old eyeshadow you will never use... Or an old lipstick... Or an old blusher...

Mix the two together... Wait for the two to combine and it should be a solid colour of the product you crushed into the pan... Use a spoon to mix it...

Have a small empty pot near you (I buy empty pots from supermarkets, Or Muji)

Then slowly pour the liquid in the small pot... Place in the fridge (without lid) It'll be done in 5/6hours... Or less sometimes..

You'll end up with a cute, Pot of colour... If you've crushed an eyeshadow you can either:

1. Use it as an eye gloss with a hint of colour.. (I do that)!

2. Use it as a base, THEN add an intense colour on top for that smoky sexy look and the base will also hold the pigment in place because of the creamy texture...


If you crushed Lipstick:

1. Simple.. Use it as a lipbalm with a hint of colour... Moisturizing and adds colour.. EASY!!!

2. If you have a really intense lip colour, and think "I can never wear that" Number 1, Er... you can...! You don't always have to wear lipstick as intense as it looks...

Rub it on your middle finger and use it as a lipstain... You still have the colour but not so BAM..! Number 2. break up the lipstick into the jelly and it will soften the colour, Then you can wear it as a lip balm.. Again very simple..

If you crushed Blusher:

1. Use it as a highlighter... Looks great

2. Use it as a lipbalm, Eyegloss etc....


No matter what you crush... Lipstick, Eyeshadow, Blusher... Remember that you can use it ANYWHERE on the face...

All the products I've made I use the eye colours on the lips... Lips on the eyes... You get my point...

Its also a great way to mix colours together... If I can't find the exact makeup I want... I know what colours will create it, So I make it myself...

The more sheer you want your homemade colours.. Add more Vaseline to it... If you want quite a solid colour but not too out there... Use half a teaspoon of vaseline...

Anyway... Have making your own makeup... Not messy Btw...

 

[Sassy69]

Mad scientist strikes again!


Very cool! I did a purge of a lot of my stuff when I moved, but I also threw a lot of stuff in the boxes thinking "damn I bought a lot of stuff, I dont want to just throw it away..."

 

[Ilk]

Yeah do it!

Its really quick too....

So cute in the litle pots too, thay last for ages!!

 

[florencia]

Right Flor.. Lets sort you out!

Oily skin...

First is it all over or just t-zone?

Oily skincan be reduced with prescription Retin A, Retin A Micro Gel, Some people still develop redness, flaking and irritation despite appropriate use of Retin A... It is a strong product...

What I will suggest for you is... Glycolic acid, a popular form of alpha hydroxy acids, Its usually known as --> (AHAs)

It can lift away excessive facial oils and I suggest yu incorporate it into your skin care regimen.... Remember, that glycolic acids, while they do help to exfoliate the skin, It plays more of a role of temporary oil reducer, and help cut through the surface oils and clean out the pores.....Thats what you need Flor.... Especially that you don't suffer from acne... This acid will even out the production of sebum...

Thanks!!!
I got Dr.'s whatever his name is serum yesterday...The one you suggested for blackheads!!!

 

[mermaid]

Hi Ilk

I wanted to thank you for the tip - Laura Mercier rocks! I was upset at first because I let the girl coerce me into buying what I thought was colour too dark for my skin (oil free tinted moisturiser in nude, camouflage no 3 and translucent loose powder), I suck at speaking my mind at the time, BUT at home and wearing it now, it truly is FLAWLESS. And not too dark at all, it just soaks into my skin. I'm even using the right brush and sponge.

So once again - THANK YOU!

(I'll have to try Nars blush another time - ran out of cash)