ElizabethofYork
Old Crone
Could anyone recommend a good (gentle but effective) eye makeup remover?
Beauty products that actually work
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xsunnysuex
Life is a horizontal fall.
If anyone has problems with their hair. I'd recommend trying Aussie Repair Miracle Shampoo for Damaged Hair.
It was recommended to me because my hair has been awful the last few months. I don't know if it's because of the menopause. But my hair has become very thin. And really really brittle.
Only been using this stuff for a few weeks. But I'm shocked at how better my hair is. Hasn't dealt with the thin hair problem, obviously. But my hair is really silky smooth now. Where before it was like straw, and broke as soon as I touched it.
The thinning hair though is a bigger problem.
It was recommended to me because my hair has been awful the last few months. I don't know if it's because of the menopause. But my hair has become very thin. And really really brittle.
Only been using this stuff for a few weeks. But I'm shocked at how better my hair is. Hasn't dealt with the thin hair problem, obviously. But my hair is really silky smooth now. Where before it was like straw, and broke as soon as I touched it.
The thinning hair though is a bigger problem.
I use that. It's about the only thing I manage to use fairly regularly. Not keen on moisturiser, makes me want to wash it off, though not as much as hand cream.
trashpony
Hag
That's good to know. Will try it out. I went through a phase where I lost a lot of hair - it felt like handfuls were coming out every time I washed it. But it seems to have stopped now thankfully, only lasted a few months and my hairdresser said she could see new growth last time I went for a cut. Hopefully will be the same for youIf anyone has problems with their hair. I'd recommend trying Aussie Repair Miracle Shampoo for Damaged Hair.
It was recommended to me because my hair has been awful the last few months. I don't know if it's because of the menopause. But my hair has become very thin. And really really brittle.
Only been using this stuff for a few weeks. But I'm shocked at how better my hair is. Hasn't dealt with the thin hair problem, obviously. But my hair is really silky smooth now. Where before it was like straw, and broke as soon as I touched it.
The thinning hair though is a bigger problem.
xsunnysuex
Life is a horizontal fall.
I went through a phase where I lost a lot of hair - it felt like handfuls were coming out every time I washed it. But it seems to have stopped now thankfully, only lasted a few months and my hairdresser said she could see new growth last time I went for a cut. Hopefully will be the same for you
It's been a problem for me for a while now. Near the front of my head and the fringe. It doesn't look too bad when my hair is dry. But when it's wet it really shows.
I need to call my mobile hairdresser to come cut it. But I've been putting off cause I'm too embarrassed.
I wasn't feeling well. So I went to my gp. Was sent for blood tests that came back severely deficient in vitamin D. I was put on high doses to build it up. My gp said hair lost is a symptom.
I've been taking vitamin D 1000g capsules for a good few months now. It hasn't had any effect yet. So don't know if it's that or not.
xsunnysuex
Life is a horizontal fall.
No. Not taking anything. Hasn't really been a problem up till now. Apart from hot flushes every now and then.
oryx
Sitting on the bok of the day
Nivea Double Effect Daily Essentials Eye Make Up Remover.
I used to use Clinique Take The Day Off, until I discovered this which IMHO is just as good and less than half the price. It will take off waterproof mascara easily.
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
Body Shop do one, i think it's chamomile - but I use a balm cleanser which takes everything off in one go, including anything waterproof
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
Hairloss is a symptonm of B12 deficiency also xsunnysuex, but hopefully they tested you for all deficiencies at the same time.It's been a problem for me for a while now. Near the front of my head and the fringe. It doesn't look too bad when my hair is dry. But when it's wet it really shows.
I need to call my mobile hairdresser to come cut it. But I've been putting off cause I'm too embarrassed.
I wasn't feeling well. So I went to my gp. Was sent for blood tests that came back severely deficient in vitamin D. I was put on high doses to build it up. My gp said hair lost is a symptom.
I've been taking vitamin D 1000g capsules for a good few months now. It hasn't had any effect yet. So don't know if it's that or not.
xsunnysuex
Life is a horizontal fall.
Looby
Well-Known Member
This is good to know as I like Take The Day Off but I’m too skint!
Manter
Lunch Mob
Clarins is the bomb, but costs it. I use a Nivea one when I am not feeling flush- it sort of separates in the bottle but works brilliantly. Body shop one isn't bad either
Plumdaff
joy in people
I have dry skin and I still don't use night cream - I find it a bit heavy. I do love the Rosehip Oil felixthecat mentioned above. If you really wanted to splurge I'd buy a really lovely facial oil or something crazy expensive like Vintner's Daughter.
felixthecat I don't use the glycolic, but I use the AHA/BHA peel weekly. Just follow the instructions, take it gently, don't use any other actives with it (I use the Rosehip afterwards, nothing else) and definitely make sure you use SPF.
Baronage-Phase
Well-Known Member
I've used Moroccan oil to remove make up for years. Including eye makeup. I only wear mascara and a little eyeshadow though...the occasional swipe of eyeliner.
It takes it off and keeps the skin around my eyes from drying out too much. I'm not able for anything harsh on my skin. So Moroccan oil is a skinsaver for me.
ElizabethofYork
Old Crone
Thanks PippinTook . I just googled Moroccan oil and it came up as Argon oil. Is that correct?
Baronage-Phase
Well-Known Member
Yes..its the same. So long as it's pure. It can be expensive but you don't use much. I've a bottle that's over a year old and will probably last me another 6 months.
ShiftyBagLady
Thinks she is a flower to be looked at
The ordinary do argan oil and it's much cheaper than lots of argan oils on the market. It's cold pressed too which is a good indicator of quality.
I use it to do facial massage and then hold a hot cloth over my face for a nice treatment, haven't tried tbas a makeup remover though, that's a good tip
I use it to do facial massage and then hold a hot cloth over my face for a nice treatment, haven't tried tbas a makeup remover though, that's a good tip
Baronage-Phase
Well-Known Member
It's the only thing I use now...for makeup removal and skin moisturiser. Been using it for years. I rub it all over my eye (closed lol) and then use cotton wool to wipe off.
felixthecat
are we there yet?
I actually ordered this last night! Good to hear a personal recomendation though
So dry, nothing seems to help. I am hoping that the warmer weather will help because I look like a raisin.
Looby
Well-Known Member
FYI, this is half price in Superdrug at the moment and I got another 10% student discount. [emoji106]
for the hair loss get a DHT blocking shampoo, take biotin, topically use jamaican black castor oil on your scalp
for the fucked up skins that nothing will work on refer to my previous post directed at moose iirc
managed to spot ordinary moisturiser 100mls last night came back in stock so got me a load, has all gone now tho
not started retinoids yet, waiting for weather to stop having dehydrating conditions
re: the ordinary peel solution if your skin is used to acids every day then use it, but dont do the full 10 suggested minutes the first time leave it on for 1-2 then increase it every next time or lower it if you react strongly - as it's such a high concentration of a mixture of different acids I would look into how to make a neutralising solution - not sure if different acids need different ones but glycolic is usually neutralised with a mix of water and bicarbonate of soda iirc, I would also google the contraindications for acid peels before doing it and also watch a few dermatologist videos of peels cus you really cant fuck about with things this strong, tbh I'm surprised they are allowed to sell it retail because it's practically medical grade, a lot can go wrong.
if you never used exfoliating acids then go for the 7% toner cus more aint always better, wait 20 mins after cleansing at night cus you need to use acids on dry skin and at night, saturate a cotton pad and starting at the forehead do a single sweep - so i do mine top of my forehead, across forehead above eyebrows, middle of brows upwards, sides of brows downward, down bridge of nose, down sides of nose onto cheeks up to the ear and down the jawline, middle of cheeks down to jawline and chin, then under the jawline - then you should feel tingling, if the irritation gets to around a 4/10 on yer personal threshold and keeps increasing then wet a cotton pad and gently pat it onto the skin water is between ph7-8 sometimes higher so will adjust the acidity, leave skin for 20 mins before applying anything else - you might see some light peeling the next day dont pick at it, if you flake excessively and it lasts for more than a couple of days it's more likely to be an inflammatory reaction so scale back the usage or neutralise with water if you dont or use it on dry skin if you used it on damp - ALWAYS USE SUNCREAM WITH ACIDS.
just a few things ive learned about chemicals
I have been trying out the korean 7 skin method, basically layering toner 7 times pressing it into the skin with yer hands, skin is the word for toner in south korea, it's all about hydrating the skin without the need for moisturiser, you would still need to put an occlusive on top like suncream, oil, squalane, etc so you dont get TEWL - the toners gotta be hydrating with no alcohol etc so i just been using the rosewater and it actually works really good. also been applying products in ph order and getting better results and botox in a bottle is my new best friend
for the fucked up skins that nothing will work on refer to my previous post directed at moose iirc
managed to spot ordinary moisturiser 100mls last night came back in stock so got me a load, has all gone now tho
not started retinoids yet, waiting for weather to stop having dehydrating conditions
re: the ordinary peel solution if your skin is used to acids every day then use it, but dont do the full 10 suggested minutes the first time leave it on for 1-2 then increase it every next time or lower it if you react strongly - as it's such a high concentration of a mixture of different acids I would look into how to make a neutralising solution - not sure if different acids need different ones but glycolic is usually neutralised with a mix of water and bicarbonate of soda iirc, I would also google the contraindications for acid peels before doing it and also watch a few dermatologist videos of peels cus you really cant fuck about with things this strong, tbh I'm surprised they are allowed to sell it retail because it's practically medical grade, a lot can go wrong.
if you never used exfoliating acids then go for the 7% toner cus more aint always better, wait 20 mins after cleansing at night cus you need to use acids on dry skin and at night, saturate a cotton pad and starting at the forehead do a single sweep - so i do mine top of my forehead, across forehead above eyebrows, middle of brows upwards, sides of brows downward, down bridge of nose, down sides of nose onto cheeks up to the ear and down the jawline, middle of cheeks down to jawline and chin, then under the jawline - then you should feel tingling, if the irritation gets to around a 4/10 on yer personal threshold and keeps increasing then wet a cotton pad and gently pat it onto the skin water is between ph7-8 sometimes higher so will adjust the acidity, leave skin for 20 mins before applying anything else - you might see some light peeling the next day dont pick at it, if you flake excessively and it lasts for more than a couple of days it's more likely to be an inflammatory reaction so scale back the usage or neutralise with water if you dont or use it on dry skin if you used it on damp - ALWAYS USE SUNCREAM WITH ACIDS.
just a few things ive learned about chemicals
I have been trying out the korean 7 skin method, basically layering toner 7 times pressing it into the skin with yer hands, skin is the word for toner in south korea, it's all about hydrating the skin without the need for moisturiser, you would still need to put an occlusive on top like suncream, oil, squalane, etc so you dont get TEWL - the toners gotta be hydrating with no alcohol etc so i just been using the rosewater and it actually works really good. also been applying products in ph order and getting better results and botox in a bottle is my new best friend
felixthecat
are we there yet?
I love the AHA/BHA peel. Even if I do look like Carrie just after she's become Prom Queen which I've got it on
God forbid I ever had to answer the door whilst its doing its stuff...
Its a bit stingy when its on but nothing that makes me think I need to get this off NOW. And it really does make a difference to my skin - I admit to be very pleasantly suprised
God forbid I ever had to answer the door whilst its doing its stuff...Its a bit stingy when its on but nothing that makes me think I need to get this off NOW. And it really does make a difference to my skin - I admit to be very pleasantly suprised
Mogden
I like tea
Does this fit in this section? Is there a presumption that women don't do anything revolutionary with their hair? I want some set it hard hair wax or clay or something and all of them seem to be in the men's grooming section on sites like Superdrug and Boots. I'm using the VO5 stuff at the moment which is fine but it's still got a bit of play in it and given I'm currently shaved on one side of my head, I'd quite like it to stay put for the day rather than going all combover looking by lunchtime. And I'm not saying it has to be vegan but I'd rather like to not damage bunnies in the pursuit of dream hair, especially as most wax has an element of bee in it.
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
Spotted some of peng's posts about micellar water on here, haven't really read them all but when I was looking online to reorder my usual cleanser I saw the same brand does a micellar water, so I had a bit of a read up about it. Ended up getting one from another brand in the end (Bioderma Sensibio). Only used it the once. Was amazed how my moisturiser didn't evaporate into nothing when I applied it after (I used my usual toner in between - Lush's Eu Roma Water).
My skin feels nice. Feels kind of... normal. How it should feel. Soft and moisturised but not greasy. It feels like good skin, rather than skin that's being made to feel good with product, iyswim? But the outer corner of my eyes are a bit sore, so I'm guessing I've got the same sensitivity others have mentioned? I did wipe over my eyes with my toner after, but next time I'll try an additional step of wiping gently with water (just around my eyes) too.
My skin feels nice. Feels kind of... normal. How it should feel. Soft and moisturised but not greasy. It feels like good skin, rather than skin that's being made to feel good with product, iyswim? But the outer corner of my eyes are a bit sore, so I'm guessing I've got the same sensitivity others have mentioned? I did wipe over my eyes with my toner after, but next time I'll try an additional step of wiping gently with water (just around my eyes) too.
I think Toni and Guy (boots) do some more waxy type products for laydees.
I'm obsessed with their sea salt spray and have been for a while now. The serum from the same range is also great. It's one of the few areas of skincare where I haven't gone additive etc free.
moonsi til
worked it out now!
I might have posted on here before about bubble masks? If so apologies but they are a fab laugh. Have just received 2 more to give as gifts.
