purenarcotic
Conveniently Pocket Sized
The charcoal and coconut are both clarifying already; I wouldn’t add another one into the mix.
Beauty products that actually work
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The charcoal and coconut are both clarifying already; I wouldn’t add another one into the mix.
Looby
Well-Known Member
It would be instead of when the charcoal has run out.
purenarcotic
Conveniently Pocket Sized
Clarifying shampoos should be used as sparingly as possible; they strip the hair each time. Low poos are a good alternative to use in between clarifying.
ice-is-forming
let me rephrase that... Fuck off
I have to admit to not really using beauty products before, but I saw this for $5 for 50g in a local reject/pound shop. It was so good that I went back and bought all they had ( which was only about 4 jars) It'll last me a long time and when I checked out the real price I was happy at what I'd got. It's totally disappeared any problems areas I had ! 
tbf I usually go to the reject shop because they sell rejected Irish made Cadburys like whispers etc... 
tbf I usually go to the reject shop because they sell rejected Irish made Cadburys like whispers etc... 
miss direct
misfungled
I wash it every other day and it looks disgusting on the second day.
wtfftw
melting like a toastie
Yeah. I have very straight, fine hair. Less frequent washing does not work for me. So I use pretty much any shampoo about twice a week and dry shampoo all other days.
miss direct
misfungled
I have a can of bastisse (?) for dark hair. Somehow it also makes me hair feel and look disgusting 
wtfftw
melting like a toastie
Try the normal one -not coloured. I found the dark one left dirt on everything.I have a can of bastisse (?) for dark hair. Somehow it also makes me hair feel and look disgusting
And if you put it on before bed it's a whole lot better. Obviously not the feel of clean hair but it's better than grease and gives a bit of volume and grip.
miss direct
misfungled
But I have really dark hair and the normal one makes my hair look chalky/grey
spanglechick
High Empress of Dressing Up
I use a brunette one, and think it’s quite good. YMMV obviously. I use it in the morning just on my fringe and scalp, then brush it into a highish ponytail or bun. It’s not effective enough to get away with wearing my hair down, but my hair is really long at the moment. It looks great on my fringe though. Haven’t noticed it transferring or leaving dirty marks from any overspray either
Apart from when it’s bleached, my hair is really prone to being greasy.
However, I hate washing it more than twice a week, so I have a range of strategies:
Dry shampoo
Washing just the fringe, or fringe and T section, quickly over the sink.
Conditioner only on the ends.
No styling products.
No heat (hairdryers, tongs etc) - which is probably more because it invites more brushing and general scalp action.
Putting it in a plait for sleep. Keeps it from rubbing and tangling, needs less detangling/brushing in the morning.
Basically, the more you brush / comb, the greasier it gets.
I don’t buy special shampoos or conditioner for greasy hair, because I usually have sections of my hair that are colour-treated - currently the bottom half is a really bleached balayage, and that bit needs more moisture, not less.
Apart from when it’s bleached, my hair is really prone to being greasy.
However, I hate washing it more than twice a week, so I have a range of strategies:
Dry shampoo
Washing just the fringe, or fringe and T section, quickly over the sink.
Conditioner only on the ends.
No styling products.
No heat (hairdryers, tongs etc) - which is probably more because it invites more brushing and general scalp action.
Putting it in a plait for sleep. Keeps it from rubbing and tangling, needs less detangling/brushing in the morning.
Basically, the more you brush / comb, the greasier it gets.
I don’t buy special shampoos or conditioner for greasy hair, because I usually have sections of my hair that are colour-treated - currently the bottom half is a really bleached balayage, and that bit needs more moisture, not less.
miss direct
misfungled
Really good tips! I do tend to brush a lot, because it's thin and tangles all the time. Probably needs a few inches off too.
I'll have a look for that dry shampoo, thanks.
I'll have a look for that dry shampoo, thanks.
wtfftw
melting like a toastie
That's why you put it on before bed. All the talcum powdery bit rubs off on your pillow.But I have really dark hair and the normal one makes my hair look chalky/grey
Yu_Gi_Oh
天天好心情
Yeah, I was posting purely in isolation, not in response to anyone else, but my point specifically was that Number 2 can be used at home, instead of the weaker Number 3 that they try to flog you.
Yu_Gi_Oh
天天好心情
I've been using Olaplex since I got sold it by a hairdresser.I thought I'd been conned but actually my hair has looked really good since I've been using it.
I've just got a 15% discount at cult beauty if anyone wants it.
I am tempted to buy some Number 0 too, actually.
Anyway, on the subject of other beauty products that actually work, my skin has been so unhappy from wearing a mask, and it constantly breaks out in the places that the mask touches my face.
I bought some azelaic acid serum a few weeks ago, and it has actually made a meaningful difference. Mine's a Chinese brand but I think The Ordinary do one too.
May Kasahara
take me to the feeling
In a fit of lockdown boredom over Christmas, I bought myself some poncey skincare - vit A serum, vit C serum and eye cream all by the appallingly named Mad Hippie, and some sort of small batch face mask whose brand I will have to look up. Despite the terrible name, both serums have genuinely made a noticeable difference to my face - skin is much brighter and just looks nicer 
moonsi til
worked it out now!
I have just bought a facial sauna /steamer. My sis had one way back in the day & I loved using it more in a dare type way!
moonsi til
worked it out now!
Does anyone have a LED light mask? I’m thinking about buying one.
I see No7 has one down to £99 from £150 & many others are considerably more.
I see No7 has one down to £99 from £150 & many others are considerably more.
moonsi til
worked it out now!
I did a Neals Yard pamper session via zoom on Friday for a friends b’day. We got sent samples in the post so we could have a facial & the whole thing worked really well. I have treated myself to some hydrating essence which was probably double what I would usually spend & moisturiser that’s same price as my current Bodyshop one.
All products I tried I would have loved to have bought & 2 friends with very sensitive skin coped well with all the products.
All products I tried I would have loved to have bought & 2 friends with very sensitive skin coped well with all the products.
May Kasahara
take me to the feeling
Does anyone want a virtually full bottle of Caudalie body lotion? I bought it for myself as a lockdown treat but can't get on with the scent - it's not at all unpleasant but is very reminiscent of a specific bad memory from my life, so I can't use it. Happy to post...
bimble
floofy
i am loving a really overpriced and beautifully packaged hand cream, this one.
I just bought a second (tiny) tube but in truth i really cant tell whether it actually is as good as I feel like it is (all silky and makes your dried up work-hands look pretty again) or whether i'm just seduced by the pretty retro packaging and weird badly translated french writing on the back.
Funny isn't it with beauty stuff, the packaging is somehow an integral part of the experience for me in a way that isnt is true of any other products.
I just bought a second (tiny) tube but in truth i really cant tell whether it actually is as good as I feel like it is (all silky and makes your dried up work-hands look pretty again) or whether i'm just seduced by the pretty retro packaging and weird badly translated french writing on the back.
Funny isn't it with beauty stuff, the packaging is somehow an integral part of the experience for me in a way that isnt is true of any other products.
Can anyone recommend a mid price beauty brand, ideally to be bought in department store or something so I can go and look at it. It's for an 18th birthday so I want something a little bit special. Looking for an eye shadow set. This is the example.
Thanks.
Also what's a good posho nail polish brand?
Thanks.
Also what's a good posho nail polish brand?
I had some of this, it's really great.
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
Essie, Sally Hansen.
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
Urban Decay is a trendy mid-range brand for eye-shadow palettes - although shop around for special offers/discounts/voucher codes.
Makeup Palettes | Eyeshadow Palette | Urban Decay UK
Urban Decay's array of beautiful nude and bold coloured eyeshadow palettes allow you to change your look with every whim. Shop the full collection here.
Kat Von D is another trendy mid-range brand, available from different stockists in the UK but here's the main website.
Vegan Eyeshadow | KVD Beauty
Transform your eyes with our vegan eyeshadow singles and vegan eyeshadow palettes.
www.kvdveganbeauty.com
Fenty Beauty (Rihanna's make-up brand) was a game-changer in terms of offering products and colour palettes to suit all skin tones and made other brands up their game and be more inclusive. Looks like they're only doing small palettes at the moment though.
spanglechick
High Empress of Dressing Up
Nails Inc or Opi for posh nail varnish.
Mid range makeup... “mid range” is subjective. MAC is probably what I would go for.
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
Opi - that's the one I was trying to remember
