The Beauty Thread

[TBoneTX 45,249]

Be aware that some people are allergic to perfumes.

Worst is when someone allergic sits in an airplane seat next to someone who has overdone it.

 

When I was a teenager, I would often overdo my aftershave and cologne.

Papa T-B.* once observed, "Son, you smell like a cheap whorehouse."   

     *who never visited such places, guaranteed

[Boiler 45,443]

I am showing my ignorance but can you handle tires and really have nails like that?

 

 

[laylalex 7,284]

Those nails aren't that long. My former co-worker's aunt owns a tire shop, and she always has gorgeous nails around that length. In general, I keep mine pretty short and buffed instead of nail polish, except for special occasions. I am so clumsy that nail polish gets chipped almost immediately on me.

 

Pedicures are another matter -- that is something that I do spend a little on every 2 weeks or so. Of course few of us are performing manual labor with our feet......

[TBoneTX 45,249]

1 hour ago, laylalex said:

few of us are performing manual labor with our feet

Start stomping grapes at a winery?

[Dashinka 24,479]

Just spent a few days in Korea and my wife joined me.  She absolutely loves Sulwhasoo skin care products, and took advantage of her time there to do some shopping.

[Ontarkie 14,215]

Jumping in and looking for help with my ugly tired, dark circle eyes.  I never wear makeup I started using some stuff but I can't remember what it's called. Vit E or C maybe haha 

I'm allergic to everything and I mean everything. So that is a big factor, plus I'm no spring chicken. Is there anything I can do without a full makeup routing? I would never follow though if that is the only way.

[TBoneTX 45,249]

5 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

looking for help with my ugly tired, dark circle eyes

Out of curiosity, in the past I asked both a general practitioner and a dermatologist.  Both said that the various eye creams do nothing but perhaps soften the skin.  The dermatologist, who was very frank, said that only plastic surgery would be definitive.  He said that wearing glasses is a boon for hiding baggy eyes.

5 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

I'm no spring chicken

We shall be the judge of that, O ma'am!

[Ontarkie 14,215]

1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

Out of curiosity, in the past I asked both a general practitioner and a dermatologist.  Both said that the various eye creams do nothing but perhaps soften the skin.  The dermatologist, who was very frank, said that only plastic surgery would be definitive.  He said that wearing glasses is a boon for hiding baggy eyes.

We shall be the judge of that, O ma'am!

Yes the only reason I wear my glasses. 

[laylalex 7,284]

On 9/5/2024 at 2:22 PM, Ontarkie said:

Jumping in and looking for help with my ugly tired, dark circle eyes.  I never wear makeup I started using some stuff but I can't remember what it's called. Vit E or C maybe haha 

I'm allergic to everything and I mean everything. So that is a big factor, plus I'm no spring chicken. Is there anything I can do without a full makeup routing? I would never follow though if that is the only way.

I will think about it, but the brand Dashinka just mentioned, Sulwhasoo, may have something for you. Korean skincare tends to be both more gentle and more effective than a lot of mainstream US brands. So I'll think about something that might have organic ingredients, for sensitive skin, and for the delicate eye area. Dark circles can be handled with creams, but also using cold compresses (think: cucumbers on the eyes -- they work!), or undereye patches (I love these). You're looking to moisturize AND bring down inflammation.

 

Also consider using a gua sha tool with a nice, neutral oil like jojoba or rosehip. I love the Ordinary rose hip face oil for working with a gua sha and it is stupid cheap at about $11. A bottle will last you 6 months, easily, since you only need a tiny bit. If you've never used a gua sha before, it's a little weird at first but it really does work. You don't need to spend a ton on one either -- most people prefer jade or rose quartz. Rose quartz is supposed to be a little gentler but I think that's mostly hogwash.  They're both stone! Keep it in the fridge for extra help with inflammation.

 

I will report back with eye cream ideas but my parting thought -- SUNSCREEN! I am very boring about sunscreen, ask anyone who knows me, and nag people to remember to wear it. So if you aren't, do! It will also help with dark circles.

Edited September 7 by laylalex

[Boiler 45,443]

I was zapped by the sun, outside for 2 days last week and no hat...

 

Now I have sunscreen, 3 bottles, one in the car, but forget to use it.

[laylalex 7,284]

USE THE SUNSCREEN! And don't keep it in the car, the heat and sunlight can damage its effectiveness. It can also explode if it gets too hot which... would be some clean up.

[Lil bear 4,181]

12 minutes ago, laylalex said:

USE THE SUNSCREEN! And don't keep it in the car, the heat and sunlight can damage its effectiveness. It can also explode if it gets too hot which... would be some clean up.

Oh boy .. that sounds like the title of an upcoming episode of the Goons.. “The case of the exploding sunscreen tube” staring Eccles and featuring Moriaty   

 

My deepest condolences to those of you whose upbringing did not included a full dose of the Goons .. .. 

[Boiler 45,443]

I do know what you are referring to but that is a long time ago.

 

I keep it in the glove box so out of the sun.

[TBoneTX 45,249]

21 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I keep it in the glove box so out of the sun.

Out of the sun but still in the heat.  Keep it away from manuals, important papers, etc.  Maybe seal it in a quart-sized plastic slider-bag with about an eighth-inch open space.  Mrs. T-B. once had some girl-type cosmetic liquid explode in her glove box, and she wasn't very happy, shall we say.

[Ontarkie 14,215]

2 hours ago, laylalex said:

I will think about it, but the brand Dashinka just mentioned, Sulwhasoo, may have something for you. Korean skincare tends to be both more gentle and more effective than a lot of mainstream US brands. So I'll think about something that might have organic ingredients, for sensitive skin, and for the delicate eye area. Dark circles can be handled with creams, but also using cold compresses (think: cucumbers on the eyes -- they work!), or undereye patches (I love these). You're looking to moisturize AND bring down inflammation.

 

Also consider using a gua sha tool with a nice, neutral oil like jojoba or rosehip. I love the Ordinary rose hip face oil for working with a gua sha and it is stupid cheap at about $11. A bottle will last you 6 months, easily, since you only need a tiny bit. If you've never used a gua sha before, it's a little weird at first but it really does work. You don't need to spend a ton on one either -- most people prefer jade or rose quartz. Rose quartz is supposed to be a little gentler but I think that's mostly hogwash.  They're both stone! Keep it in the fridge for extra help with inflammation.

 

I will report back with eye cream ideas but my parting thought -- SUNSCREEN! I am very boring about sunscreen, ask anyone who knows me, and nag people to remember to wear it. So if you aren't, do! It will also help with dark circles.

Thank you I will look into everything you mentioned. I have no idea what some of it is, but I will find out.