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@WinglessOne Oh yay, I hope you love it!!

@an44ya This really depends on what’s causing the darkness. If it’s genetic/hereditary, then no topically applied treatment will help and your best bets are color corrector, concealer, and/or foundation. Ditto for darkness caused by sunken skin (usually hollow tear troughs): the dark area is actually a shadow. I have this type of undereye darkness. No skincare product will “fix” this. It’s another makeup masking situation. You could also see a board certified dermatologist or your primary care doctor about in-office/clinic procedures, such as injectable fillers—though some docs don’t like to use filler under the eyes. If your undereye darkness is caused by allergies/constant eye rubbing, an antihistamine can help. You could have UV damage hyperpigmentation under your eyes. Be sure to bring your sunscreen all the way up to your lower lash line. If chemical sunscreens burn your eyes (I know that pain), try applying a mineral (zinc oxide) sunscreen just around your eyes and a chemical or hybrid sunscreen everywhere else on your face. To reverse the existing hyperpigmentation, look for a serum or moisturizer that contains licorice root, vitamin C, arbutin, and/or vitamin A. My recommendations for vitamin A are retinaldehyde or retinol, but not high strength, and don’t take it all the way up to your lash line. Products to consider include Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum 0.5 oz/ 15 mL and The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Hyperpigmentation Serum .

@Tina30219 So you want to put a gel topcoat over regular polish? It can be done, but the regular polish needs to be *completely* dry (overnight minimum, 12+ hours is better) before adding gel on top.

Amen, @SportyGirly125 I have come to realize ( through so much struggle that is still on going) that health is the most important thing that we keep for granted.

My favorite so far is AF (Halsey brand) one. There’s many different shades. I’d say brightest/shiniest is the liquid ones but the stick and powder both pack a punch with a less extreme look.

@Samtian Thank you 🤍

@blackkitty2014 🤣 Oh, there are many video tutorials on youtube for beginners. Or you know, if you're a fairly messy nail painter like me, it's good to learn how to remove mistakes with a cleanup brush. It's all very easy! Just time consuming. I don't do gel nail polish (I refuse to stick my hands under a UV lamp, nor do I have the patience for that), so my manicures don't take as long to do as they could.

Honestly, I do the same thing. I find just concealer is way better. I have the same issue with finding light enough onse. Before I started going to Sephora though I did find a @rimmel London Multitasker Concealer in Porcelain (which I believe is their lightest shade. It does the trick! I apply is very minimally and with a damp Beaty blender (usually with a bit of primer) and im good to go!

There's a new shade of lip oil?! I haven't tried the brand but I would like to see their skin tint (how much coverage does it give @itsfi ? like sheer or light/covers some blemish/redness?), concealer (looks like it would be nice for a medium coverage complexion product), powder, and maybee lip oil (IDK I don't like doe foot applicators for lip products).

Hi everyone, I’m Jae. I’ve posted a few times on here but never took the time to introduce myself properly. I personally use he/him pronouns but I’m ok with they/them.I’m actually curious to know what gender labels you’d use with me if we bumped into each other in public. Feel free to reply about how I’m doing with my makeup. It’s only been a few months and I’d love to get your feedback! I’m trying to improve my skills.