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@WinglessOne After a few frustrating creams in my early polish days (likes my 20s and 30s), I pretty much swore off them for life. Even when I got heavy into polish around 5-6 years ago, I pretty much ignored creams...I prefer sparkle/shimmer anyways, and didn't want the headache of fussy, streaky polishes. Then I found Morgan Taylor and it's like I've entered a whole new world 🤣 I am now way more open to creams than I used to be, and while I still prefer sparkly any day of the week, creams definitely have their place in my collection these days, and I appreciate good ones like MT and Londontown ❣️

This mascara is amazing!

Just got my XL bag. I have a regular bag coming but it seems to be held up 100 miles away. Overall pretty happy a few things I will probably trade:Hindash pallette-really wanted this!Hollifrog grand amino cream- This is $60 so pretty high-end but something I don’t need to haveviseart petit fours in BuillonYano brush #3 highlight brush Nice item to have I’ve been cutting down on highlighter Wayne Goss lip pencil in natural berrySurratt cantaloup liquid blush .. I was going to buy a liquid bluish! Glad I held offgood molecules glycolic exfoliating toner-Always need one of theseDanessa myricks twin flames in Obsession I feel like I got one of these last year and traded it and will againWayne Goss luxury lipstick in nutmeg.overall value 350 to 7 dollars

@Mellmars1185 Glad this has worked well for you! I've heard good things about the brand in general 😃

Thanks @ragdoll4mom !

@Titian06 @QueenMarceline These were available on Nordstrom's site this morning.

@Kim888 I find that alcohol helps me fall asleep quickly (not that I drink often by any means, but just something I’ve noticed). Do you mean it might cause you to oversleep?

@julieee4 I'm curious: what issues have you had with the brands you mentioned trying? I'm just wondering if there's a particular problem you keep running into with skincare products—and it might be something FAB (or any other brand) can't resolve, at least not quickly. I think First Aid Beauty is a good brand but, as with any skincare brand, I can't use all their products. Certain products contain ingredients my skin hates. That's why my skincare routine's a mix of products by various brands. I've used a few FAB products in the past with no issues.

@mitchell801 "The BEST" is subjective and depends partly on the recipient's personal preferences. A few examples: Bristle type: natural (animal hair) vs. synthetic Skin sensitivity: is the recipient's skin sensitive enough to need exceptionally soft brushes Handle length: some folks prefer short handles, others like long handles Maintenance: how dedicated is the recipient to taking good care of their brushes vs. tossing them around Makeup type(s): does the recipient use mostly cream, liquid, or powder makeup, or all of those For natural hair brushes, the softest will likely be made of squirrel hair: either blue, grey, or Kazan squirrel. Squirrel brushes can't be used with liquid or cream makeup products, which will damage the delicate bristles. Also, squirrel brushes shouldn't be frequently washed. A few excellent brands to consider: Chikuhodo (the US brand site is visageusa dot com) Hakuhodo Koyudo Wayne Goss Those brands offer handmade Japanese brushes. I own several Chikuhodos plus a few Koyudos and WGs. You can find 3 of those brands' brushes at Beautylish. Goat hair is the most common natural bristle type. Look for "saikoho" or "sokoho" goat: those are 2 of the highest and softest grades of goat hair for brushes. Goat hair can be used with creams, liquids, and powders, and can be washed more frequently than squirrel hair. In addition to the brands I listed above, consider Sonia G. for great goat brushes. I have and love several of Sonia's brushes. Synthetic brushes can handle pretty much any type of makeup, can be frequently washed, and are easier to maintain than squirrel. Synthetics can take more "abuse" than natural hair brushes, though you really shouldn't toss any type of brush around, knock the ferrule against hard surfaces, etc. The softest synthetic brushes I've ever used are made by Luxie, but Chikuhodo and Koyudo also make synthetic brushes. tl;dr: "ugh, just tell me where to buy an excellent set of brushes, regardless of cost!" Okay then... go to visageusa and buy one of the Chikuhodo sets that contain Z-Series brushes. Those are fantastic grey squirrel brushes. If you also want some brushes that can handle liquids and creams, you'll need to additionally buy some goat hair or synthetic brushes; for those, consider the brands I mentioned earlier, but I'll recommend Sonia G. as a starting point. You can buy Sonia's brushes individually or in sets, though right now many of her sets are sold out at Beautylish and awaiting a restock.

@Sunnysmom, to my oily eyelids, this sounds like a product that might apply without the need for eye primer and has longevity without creasing; on the other hand, it doesn't sound very exciting to have and use. The stiffness reminds me of BB matte cream eyeshadow sticks that haven't been used for a while and can feel tight on the eyelids unless warmed. Am still going to try the formula.