@sister13 Beautiful photos! Samoa looks like a magical place.

@CynthieLu @Love the look you did.

@WinglessOne @Wow people are crazy. I never had someone DM me because I left a negative review.

I really feel your pain on that one, been convinced into a false sense of security when picking up some of the most popular skincare brands' products too many times now! Interestingly - and quite luckily actually - when it comes to makeup, I have only suffered allergic reactions to all liquid formulas I put on my face by a brand called Juvia's place. I love their formulation textures but my skin gets red and has reactive breakout pimples pop up across my face. Luckily no other makeup brand has caused me issues like this, but I have decided that I will be sticking to my trusted Urban Decay foundation for the foreseeable future Urban Decay Stay Naked Weightless Foundation 92NN - I use shade 50cg that's no longer at Sephora, Armani Beauty Mini Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation 9 and the #bite beauty changemake foundation that is no longer in existence (sad).My worst skincare disasters have been from the brands that people have over-popularized as being the best dermatologist approved or formulated with dermatologist formulas. Unfortunately it's just a somewhat regulated cosmetic term that many brands that use a lot of essential oils, for example, can still use and there's a whole lot of reasons why unless a dermatologist is personally investing their own R&D and money into the products, it doesn't mean much to have labels that dermatologists worked with a brand or approved certain formulations.I have had success working on my partner's oily acne skin and getting him used to not treating his skin so harshly but using actives that will help him keep the acne more reduced consistently, so if you want to know some of those products that have worked best for that, do let me know.And I hope to update about that foundation Dr Rattan is in the process of formulating soon.

Hi @Stylish2019! There’s a few threads here to check out. Makeup Challenge of the Week 2021/2022/2023 What are you wearing today Pt2 100 Days of Lipstick Challenge 100 Shades of Eyeshadow Challenge And if you’re into manicures there’s alsoShow Me Your Nails 2.0 Monthly Manicure Challenge 2023

Thanks for both of your swatch pics and comparisons, @aviscardi ! 💖💖💖

Take advantage of online resources such as beauty blogs, YouTube tutorials, and social media platforms. These platforms offer a wealth of information on makeup techniques, product recommendations, and application tips. Educating yourself will help you understand different products and techniques before making any purchases.

@Miranda01 For me it's Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip French Green Clay Cleanser 5 oz/ 150 mL. My list also included the shu uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo till they shattered all my hopes and dreams by discontinuing it. 😢 Also...not quite a beauty product, but I add Nest candles to my collection whenever I have some money that I don't absolutely have to spend on groceries as long as I use up what's in the pantry. LOL

@danielledanielle I read through the thread and hope I didn't miss this one, which I just learned: pan - to use up enough of a product that you hit the pan underneath. Something I need to do more of! LOL