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@QueenMarceline @I agree - I’m more of a bath and body works person over yankee, but I was disappointed with the throw on the otherland candles. They look so pretty and it was so disappointing. As luxury candles to, I really like this line TOCCA Valencia Candle 10 oz/ 287 g . The reviews also seem mixed but I’ve found they give a pretty nice throw with a refreshing scent

@Cecilia278 @There’s lots of ways to remove hair, you just have to find the right one for you. I usually wax my legs in the winter because it’s easier to let the hair grow out sufficiently since I’m wearing tights or pants all the time. Some good exfoliating and the wax can really get me through like a month. In the summer I usually cave and just shave my legs. There’s also laser hair removal which of course is price-y but an option.

Ok, super cute! I haven't been collecting them but they are so adorable!

@natmophoto Urban Decay seems to discontinue every foundation/powder product I love too. I now use tarte babassu foundcealer™ skincare foundation It’s vegan and cruelty free. I’ve worn it on 110F to 10F days and it stays great. It gives me a lot of coverage but doesn’t feel heavy. You can buy a mini size to try bit unfortunately that’s not in a lot of skin tones. It has spf too which I definitely need where I live.

This happens every year, but this is like second Christmas for me lol. I keep buying two of everything, one for my galentine and one for me 🤣 Getting the box together soon and shipping out, can't wait for my gal to get it in the mail 🎁

I guess orange is my theme ? Lol C is for Carrot and the Oatmeal mask is off theme SpoilerFirst up is the real skin oatmeal mask. So this mask has a cream you push into the dry oatmeal mix and then you apply it with a spatula. It smells of oatmeal which is nice. Like many of these kinds of masks, it sort of became a gel like texture on the skin, not dissimilar to the rubber masks. I used the spatula to take it off and then lightly rinsed.My skin actually loved this and I would give it an A+. Maybe just from the post holidays or radiator but I was looking dry and blotchy and my skin really just looked and felt super soothed after using this. 100% will buy and use again. I also used the real carrot mask. This is a standard sheet mask with no scent. Unfortunately, as soon as I put this on in started tingling and it turned to burning within about a minute. Definitely had some kind of reaction to this and had to pull it off. First up is the real skin oatmeal mask. So this mask has a cream you push into the dry oatmeal mix and then you apply it with a spatula. It smells of oatmeal which is nice. Like many of these kinds of masks, it sort of became a gel like texture on the skin, not dissimilar to the rubber masks. I used the spatula to take it off and then lightly rinsed.My skin actually loved this and I would give it an A+. Maybe just from the post holidays or radiator but I was looking dry and blotchy and my skin really just looked and felt super soothed after using this. 100% will buy and use again. I also used the real carrot mask. This is a standard sheet mask with no scent. Unfortunately, as soon as I put this on in started tingling and it turned to burning within about a minute. Definitely had some kind of reaction to this and had to pull it off.   

Tbh, I suffered from hormonal acne for years and the only thing that really put a stop to it was prescription products. If you have access, check out telemedicine services like Curology that give you unlimited access to a dermatologist and custom-mixed prescription products for a low monthly fee. Health insurance doesn't cover acne meds, and of course it can take forever to get in to see a derm the old fashioned way. For over the counter prescription strength, Differin works really well but I found it caused BRUTAL purging (brought ALL the clogs up to the surface as nasty zits) so I had to add benzoyl peroxide gel to it. This can actually cost more than Curology and don't come with professional medical guidance. If none of that sounds possible to you, the best thing to do is to keep your pores as clean as possible with regular use of BHA like The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution Pore Clearing Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL , careful use of an AHA like The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA 1 oz/ 30 mL (mandelic acid is the most gentle), as well as equally cautious use of retinol The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane 1 oz/ 30 mL . Start as gently as possible with a very low% of retinol so you don't overexfoliate your face which causes dryness, flaking, and tight red skin. Also, just because your skin is oily doesn't mean it doesn't need hydration, that's actually the best way to control oil. Find a nice oil-free moisturizer that makes your skin feel fresh and comfortable. Do some Google research on acids and retinol before you dive in because these potent ingredients can be your enemy if not used carefully. Good luck!!

@TraceyEB Now this one... this one is right up my lane!

Some of you may have seen the Betty White Challenge yesterday. It made me happy to see people across many generations come together to honor someone in such an amazing way. It’s inspiring to see such selflessness. As much negativity as the internet and younger generations get, I see more compassion, empathy, and sympathy in the world. The internet isn’t perfect; however, it does expand our world and understanding of others when we let it.

I have severe hair loss due to Olaplex. My dermatologist prescribed cortisone liquid to help. Has anyone else experienced this? It was also accompanied by itchy scalp. I have no dandruff.Has anyone experienced itchy scalp and hair loss with Olaplex?