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2023-Specific
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Does anyone know any global shipping asian lenses stores? I tried to buy i-DOL lenses, hapa kristin, olens… none of them ship to brazil, does anyone here know if theres a similar lens brand that ships here? I don’t mind the price, I tried some japanese brands that I saw get recommended here but the website doesn’t seem to be working atm.The lenses that seem to be more focused on sparkle and limbal rings which I can’t find locally
Local stores only seem to sell makeup too, I looked for them
Aestura atobarrier caused breakout! Alternatives?
Normal type skin. Never wear any makeup.
Humid warm climate.
Started using it a few days ago and now i have tiny res spots on my cheeks..
Up until now I only used a water based cleanser and sunscreen.
Currently in Japan, so bout an oil cleanser and lotion to use back home. (Haven’t used yet)
Is it a cleansing mistake on my part? Or sensitivity to the product?
Any recommendations/tips?
Thank you
has anyone tried shedella eyeshades? i want of of their dreamy palettes. i’m also looking for a dupe of the red shade in FK black swan (can be shadow or eyeliner)
What are the most comfortable circle lenses you’ve used and where did you get them?
I’ve only used lenses once in my life and it was awful, but I want to try again. I have myopia on both eyes lol, which idk if it’d make a difference on how lenses sit on my eye?
I have combination to dry, eczema prone, acne prone, and sensitive skin, and my Roundlab dokdo cleansing foam just expired so I’m looking for an alternative that won’t irritate my skin or overly strip it, but can still remove my makeup. (I use medium to full coverage foundation so I usually relied on the Dokdo cleanser to take off my makeup or sunscreen after oil cleansing. Other than that, I use the cosrx low ph morning cleanser.)
Can anyone suggest something similar? Both foam and gel types are welcome.
I’m not new to all the skincare world, but let’s say I haven’t really been a consisent guy (M20) when it comes to routines in general lol…
I have combination skin: i wouldn’t say dry but just normal on cheeks and chin, but pretty oily T-zone.
I have tried a few moisturizers in years but it looks like nothing is really working for me…
recently I tried The Ordinary’s Beta-glucan moisturizer, Inkey List omega water cream and Purito Oat In calming gel.
I probably came to the conclusion that beta-glucan and gel moisturizer do not really work out for me. My skin feels really tacky when applying it, then gets dry and to the end it gets oily like I haven’t applied anything at all…
Does someone have any idea on what should I try? I really don’t know what to look for
*Disclaimer: I have a sort of french crop haircut, so my hair covers my forehead, but when I’m at home I usually tie it or keep my forehead uncovered, I don’t think that is a big deal but YMMV and you guys surely have a lot more experience than me, so I’ll happily listen to anyone!*
* **Skin Type:** Oily
* **Country/Climate I am in:** Dry (mountainous area)
* **Top Skin Concern (in order):** Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) (from acne/pimples?); Closed Comedones (CC) on the forehead, the cheek, and from shaving; Blackheads on cheek area; acne (not sure which type); and aging (elasticity, and under eyes skin).
* **Current Routine/Products I am Using**
**Current AM**Â **Routine**
1. Rosette Face Wash Paste Sea Clay Smooth
2. Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Milky Lotion
3. Rohto Melano CC Essence Premium Vitamin C Serum
4. Beauty of Jonseon Dynasty Cream
5. Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++ (in summer/sunny days)
**Current PM Routine**
1. Kose Softymo White Cleansing Oil
2. Rosette Face Wash Paste Sea Clay Smooth
3. Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Milky Lotion
4. Beauty of Jonseon Dynasty Cream
5. Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Eye Cream
**I specifically want help with adding the following products to my routine for safe and maximum benefit:**
* COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
* Should this be part of the AM or PM routine?
* COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
* Should this be part of the AM or PM routine? If AM, apply after active (after step 3). If PM, apply before (COSRX The Retinol 0.5) oil and after moisturizer.
* COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil
* Add to PM routine before moisturizer (before step 4)