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@Samtian -- oh, a romantic rose look, making those green green eyes pop!

@eshoe I also love the radiance pads but I find they’re great for my face, not strong enough for body.

For me, 3 year was the hardest one in college. I warmly remember the first year, when you just enter a new environment, new conditions, new disciplines. Everything is so interesting. However, later in second and third years, I was receiving more and more tasks and, as a result, I could spend less time on my interests, family and friends.

Your makeup is so beautiful! The colors remind me of the Hindash palette.

@tinazhang718 @Only a couple times per year. They always sell out fast.

I believe retinol is supposed to be the best because it will help accelerate skin cell turnover rate and help reduce the appearance of acne blemishes. But you have to be careful because it is very strong and you need to create a gradual routine to get into it so it doesn’t damage your skin. Don’t mix it with Vitamin C, AHAs or BHAs, or benzoyl peroxide; they cancel each other out or makes the retinol less effective. Also remember to use a high spf sunscreen whenever you use active ingredients during the day. Always remember to listen to your skin and do your research if you’re unsure. I hope this helps!

DOMINIQUE COSMETICS Latte Eyeshadow Palette is a gorgeous palette for everyday natural looks. It also has those pops of color and shimmers for when you want to add some flair. I’ve found that it works pretty well for transitioning from daytime make up to nighttime makeup.

@Guessgal I've got my alarm set for today! I'm just going to pick up the lippie. While the compact is very pretty a) that powder does not work with my skin type and b) I do think the price point is pretty high especially since I've gotten some pretty compacts here at Sephora ranging from $15-$30 (? can't remember how much the Disney Princess line was). I own the one pictured below and I get compliments on it all the time and it was $15.

Hydrocolloid pimple patches are great for when you have a pimple that has formed a whitehead and you want to get rid of it quickly. I feel like they work best when you’re sleeping because you don’t move your face as much but you can pretty much throw them on whenever. Replace the patch whenever you feel like it’s drawn out as much of the pimple as it can; you can see all the gunk on the patch that’s been sucked up. Some patches are even formulated with ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to function as a spot treatment too. For skincare, whenever I feel like I’m breaking out or about to, I use a cleanser with salicylic acid (CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser) and then follow with a toner with active ingredients to fight breakouts. Currently I’m usingGlow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner 5.07 oz/ 150 mL which I love because the PHA is gentle on my sensitive skin unlike some AHA. You can then follow up with any kind of hyaluronic acid you like. I'm using Too Faced Hangover Good In Bed Hydrating Serum 0.98 oz / 29 mL which smells amazing! Follow with niacinamide. I use Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops 1.35 oz/ 40 mL. The niacinamide and hyaluronic acid will both help to absorb moisture (don’t apply them to dry skin) and protect your skin from the harsh acne treatments. From here I sometimes use The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 1 oz/ 30 mL if I think my skin really needs relief, I will focus the product more on the break out areas. Finish off by topping with a moisturizer or sleep mask to lock everything in. LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask 2.3 oz/ 70 mL or Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer 2 oz/ 60 mL You can do this routine during the day too but you MUST use a good sunscreen with high SPF anytime you use actives to fight acne if you’re going to be exposed to sunlight. I find the glow recipe watermelon line is great because you can literally just buy the set, it’s fairly quick and easy to do the routine, and my sensitive skin hasn’t reacted to any of the ingredients in it. But you can pretty much use any brand or product that you like if you follow this format. I really hope this helps!

Elf hydrating camo concealer. It’s inexpensive, easy to find, and has plain packaging. The product works pretty well and some people have called it a dupe to Tarte shape tape concealer.