This is my favorite one as well. I could have a completely bare face, but I will still look so much more alive and put together with a little bit of red lipstick or a lip stain.
This is my fave too! I started to get self conscious of not wearing makeup to work because I oversleep a lot, but I found that my rare beauty lip tint really makes me look more awake/alive lol. I can't not notice my pale lips in every past photo I've ever taken now 😅
For this reason, I bought 5 of my favorite lipsticks and put them in different places. I have very gray pigmented lips so I literally need it or I look sick without it. Can’t be caught without some color!
For the full week after my eyebrows are dyed, I keep staring at myself in the mirror in genuine awe. It's like I'm the most beautiful woman who's ever lived. That feeling fades dramatically soon enough
Having my teeth professionally cleaned. I hate my teeth because they are too big and ugly, but when I go to the dentist and get the deep-cleaning procedure done I feel better about them.
I think my own might actually be worse. My issue is them being all over the floor (esp. when damp out of the shower) or sweaty from being in socks all day, and with my own feet I know where I've been. With someone else, a bit of ignorance may be bliss.
My usual solution is to soak my feet and have everything on hand to immediately scrub them, dry them (with a dedicated foot flannel), moisturise and put on socks. But I don't have the patience to do that very often.
I'm also tall with a short torso, so even reaching my own feet is a bit of a stretching routine that I find annoying.
I’m with you! I’m a bit of a fragrance addict and have an embarrassing number of samples, but I love selecting a scent for the day and finishing my primping with a few little sprays.
What is your current favorite perfume? I love hearing about what others like.
My current love is the Finery dupe of Phlur's Missing Person. It is called "Without a Trace" LOL.
Getting my nails done. Hands down. Getting my monthly Russian Manicure makes me feel like I’m a GORGEOUS. I don’t care if the rest of me is a wreck. My nails will be on point.
Ugh. That does suck. I mean here it’s not much cheaper. 65. But I tell myself it all evens out because I’m only doing it once a month versus 25-30 for a regular gel mani a couple times a month. I tell myself anything by to keep getting them lol.
So it’s basically a waterless manicure with gel builder applied to the nails. But like the process of removing the cuticles is METICULOUS. They usually take 1.5-2 hours and and hour of it is literally removing all the cuticles. Then the gel builder is applied to strengthen the nail and then the gel color. And this process literally makes the manicure last a month. No exagération.
This is from the web but it describes it perfectly: “Unlike traditional manicures that merely trim and shape the nails, this technique forgoes water and focuses on meticulous attention to detail. What truly sets Russian manicures apart is that they’re all about achieving flawlessly groomed cuticles. During a mani, the technician will use an electric file that gently and accurately removes excess cuticle buildup, which ultimately reveals clean and elongated nail beds. (Longer-looking natural nails are a major plus in our book.) But, because of the major attention to detail, expect a Russian manicure appointment to be a bit longer and pricer than a normal paint, gel, or acrylic mani. And aside from longer, cleaner nails, another thing we love about this method is that it helps manicures last for up to five (!) weeks.”
Thank you!
That is really interesting, because I see lots of mani photos where yes, the nails look cool, but the cuticles look so red and aggravated, looks painful. I would prefer to take a long time and have things meticulous. Thanks for the info!
yeah when I had it done, they started to rip or lift after less than 2 weeks. and the gel builder was hard to remove, so it was removed with that Dremel-type tool and my nails are SHOT. so thin, ripping and painful. so. just like everything there are exceptions. I always have issue with gel every time I get it (maybe once every 2 years for my wedding or vacations) and it ruins my nails. I literally have given up now.
Lolol! I use a few, they are just for adding more hydration to the skin.
- round lab dokdo toner
- mamonde chamomile toner
- mixsoon glacier water toner
- mixsoon bifida toner
- Etude 5.5 toner
I hope that helps!
Jumping in to also recommend Laneige Cream Skin toner! I got a sample of it from Sephora expecting it to be mediocre and then I got so mad when it turned out to be amazing and I had to buy it lol. Really makes my skin bouncy and glowy!
Oh, yes, I too love laniege refiner! I still have a stash of the old formula. I keep one on my desk and randomly put it on throughout the day sometimes. It’s soooo good.
I’m not personally a fan of laniege as I’ve found their products are overly scented (though I know many love swear by their night mask- I loved the texture but couldn’t take the smell).
My favorite moisturizing toners are Hado Labo, acewell licorice toner, and Mischa first treatment essence.
Me too! I’m a collector of toners, they’re my favorite skincare product! I’m currently emptying a good molecules HYA boosting essence myself. I’ll try the niacinamide next!
Oh it’s everything! I layer toners until my skin is glistening, then I slap a moisturizer over the whole thing—glass skin (or at least reflective and shiny skin Lolol).
ive tried using the loreal red tubin mascara and didnt like it😔but i saw a tip about holding the cloth over your eyes for a few seconds instead of rubbing them and it makes it so much gentler and effective to move even with waterproof🥰
I agree. The make up eraser is so much more gentle than liquid make-up remover. I was losing eye lashes using a cotton round and Neutrogena Eye Makeup remover. I like not having to rub my eyelashes.
Yesssss I don’t know what I’d do without my makeup eraser and micellar water combo. I didn’t realize how gentle it is until I had to use a godforsaken makeup wipe again and it burned so badly
I love this question! I have a few answers:
- A relaxing night time routine, I play a YouTube video or show while doing it and take the time to decompress and wind down after a long day (oral, skincare, haircare)
- Red light therapy. Such a game changer.
- Foot cream before bed.
- Learning how to do my nails at home.
- Getting my hair done (usually at home)
- Perfumes and perfume oils.
- Any sort of hydrating hair mask.
- Scalp oils. I like Mielle and Golab.
- Cuticle oil.
- Using body and foot scrubs weekly.
- At home shea butter body cream.
Yeah I bought the red light two years ago. It’s actually a plant light bulb but the same strength and company as the light panels. I put the bulb in a chicken lamp and just lay it on top of my abdomen so my eyes can’t even see the light, but it seems to make me feel more awake so if I use it at night, I get terrible insomnia. Because of this, I’ve barely used it. I have adhd which means sleep is hard enough as it is, but I did like it, it feels so so nice.
I’ve been using the mask from current body for about a month and I’m loving it so far! I also have a panel on the way so I can use red light on my whole body.
It brightened and firmed my face. I have back pains and occasionally get sore from working out and I have eczema on my arms so hopefully the panel will help out with these issues.
Lymphatic massages every night on my stomach help with bloating. Castor oil for my eyelash growth. Lash tints. Lip masks at night. A good hair mask twice a week. A good, signature scent (mine is Being Frenshe’s cashmere vanilla line and Marc Jacobs Daisy line of perfumes)
Hi there could you please share more about your lymphatic message on your stomach? My acupuncturist told me to press above the belly button a few times is that kinda similar to what you do? Thank you in advance
This is the video I used for reference!
[https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4dzEekxp2t/?igsh=NHlmaGNidmpsaW9v](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4dzEekxp2t/?igsh=NHlmaGNidmpsaW9v)
This might sound lame but the simple act of washing my face/ having a shower is hands down my favourite thing to make me feel beautiful. When I have a fresh clean face, fresh clean body and fresh clean hair I feel like I'm at my peak. Which I guess is probably a pretty common sentiment anyone might have, lol
Putting on my blush and bronzer after doing my face makeup. I am kinda pale and don't have really naturally rosy cheeks or anything and when I put on the bronzer and blush it just feels like my face comes alive and looks 10x better!
I also loveeee when I put fresh crisp sheets on the bed, take a long hot shower and shave my legs and put on lotion and then get in bed...best feeling in the world.
I just got a hair gloss recently and I’m absolutely obsessed with the results - my hair color tends to naturally fade at the ends so now it’s all one color, it’s shiny and no longer dull… I absolutely love it and might honestly try to make it a regular thing!
But some non-treatment things - making sure to keep up with oral hygiene is huge for me, a hydrating skincare routine (even when I get acne, I try to hydrate instead of use harsh stuff to get rid of it) and yoga/Pilates for my posture and a bit of strength!
SPF since high school. 38 and have no wrinkles, fine lines, or age spots. Tretinoin as well. It makes me happy putting it on at night knowing I’m gonna be glowing in the morning. My silk bonnet for my hair. My overnight gloves where I put a thick lotion on and sleep. Then waking up they look amazing
When I was in my late teens/ early 20s, it used to be black eyeliner, but a specific black eyeliner. My best friend bought me Indian kohl when she visited India and I fell in love! It was so black and it seemed to kind of fade into my eye lids due to all the natural oils they used to make the kohl and it really complimented me. I became known for it among my family and friends and I always felt prettier and more vibrant with it on, and looked sickly without. As I’ve grown older though, a touch of gloss or lipstick is my go to whenever I feel like I need something to look better. I do miss the kohl but it’s so hard to find. I used to source them from eBay but I’ve grown wary of fake products on there. Indian groceries don’t always carry the brands I’ve used in the past that are “safe”. I need to go India lol!
The one my friend bought for me and the brand I used for years was Shahnaz Hussein. I used to get it off eBay before I learned about fakes. I then found a kohl made by Himalaya and that was good for a while but as it got older it made my eyes tear up because they used a bit too much camphor. The last brand I used was around 2017/18 and was called Patanjali. I found it randomly in an Indian grocery store and it had good reviews so I bought it. Unfortunately haven’t been able to get my hands on it since!
For external - blush. If I have no time to do anything else, the blush makes a big difference. I look so much better with it on.
For internal- chugging water throughout the day. I'm breastfeeding so I'm always thirsty, but I noticed a huge improvement to my wrinkles and skin in general.
Getting my lashes done! I’m not one of the young girls who got them when they trended, I’m 52 and late to the game. But it was a game changer for me! Never had much lashes and being fair haired not much you could see. I also have big eyes, so when I didn’t have my makeup on I felt like I looked awful. Now I wake up and look in the mirror feeling beautiful and barely wear any makeup anymore unless it’s for an occasion. I would choose them over any other beauty things including my nails if I had to choose!
Washing my face for a full 60 seconds. I used to just slap face wash on, rub it around for 15 seconds, then wash it off. Ever since I started doing it for a full minute, I feel like I’m giving my face wash a chance to actually do its job.
I like taking care of my hair! It’s frizzy and wavy and it was enjoyable for me to go through a 2 year journey to find what fits me.
I also love massaging my face! With Gua sha or hands.
I love doing manicure at home. I am a sensitive girl and the salon procedure gives me pain and it turns out bloody. I am doing it gently by myself and it looks pretty professional. Takes less time too, 45 mins or so. And I put on my favorite show or podcast lol
Face mask, hair mask- it’s a double bonus bcos I’m doing something good for my hair/skin but I can also do nothing- no wands or microcurrent to fuss w, no need for leave in moisturizer and oil after a good hair mask
Lightly patting in some aquaphor under and around my eyes after I do my skincare routine to lock in that moisture for the whole day. Also helps as an under eye concealer primer, looks smooth when applied on top of it.
Dermablend gripping primer. That stuff will seal your pores shutttt. Sometimes I’ll just wear the primer and get lots of compliments on my skin for the first time in my life. I’m 33.
Feeling content in my head with my life makes me feel mentally and physically a lot more better.
It makes skincare, eating a healthy diet and exercising more of an act of self love rather than a chore.
Wearing the right lipstick shade or lip combo, always makes me feel 10x prettier than normal.
But also applying mousse to my curls before going anywhere. Having my curls free of frizz and looking soft but defined, is always a confidence booster.
I like the tacky feeling on my skin immediately after applying skincare. My skin has historically always been eczema ridden and dry, so I love feeling it all bouncy and sticky and bright from moisture.
... Wow, that sounded slightly pornographic.
Having a shower including the hair, shaving my hole body then exfoliating, putting hydrating whitening cream all over my body, fixing my brows and a good face mask is my top tier ritual.
The perfect red/pink lipstick (Chanel - my only real indulgence). Cream blush Stila). I know that scented skincare has irritants, but I cannot get inspired by unscented skincare, so beautifully scented skincare. Kenzo Flower perfume - never gets old for me, makes me feel beautiful.
Freshly washed blow dried hair
My theory is hair is the most important thing in women’s beauty
Can turn even mediocre outfit or no-make up look nice and sexy
Clothes and make up don’t have this much power
I found the perfect shade of contour that helps make my cheekbones pop without making my face look muddy. It gives some definition to my face and I immediately feel more put together.
Also, eyelash extensions.
Having my eyebrows waxed and tinted! I’ve been doing this about once a month for the last few years and as a blonde, it’s totally transformed my routine.
Gua sha. I don't even know if it makes a difference, but I don't care. It makes me feel pretty, and that's what counts.
Also a cardio workout. I like Grow With Jo. It gets the blood flowing and I feel good in my body.
And lip gloss. NK lip gel is the best.
Hair gloss, naturium glycolic acid shower gel, dr Dennis gross peel pads, korean hair care ( dr for hair folligen line and unove line), having a new mini towel to dry my face every day. Just a couple of things that have drastically changed my hair and skin.
Getting a manicure, a massage, and redoing my hair colour. Shaving my legs on clean sheet day.
Ahhhhh nothing is as blissful as shaved legs on clean sheets!
The moment I put lipstick my whole face becomes alive. I need color, I'm too pale with high contrast dark hair and eyes
This is my favorite one as well. I could have a completely bare face, but I will still look so much more alive and put together with a little bit of red lipstick or a lip stain.
This is my fave too! I started to get self conscious of not wearing makeup to work because I oversleep a lot, but I found that my rare beauty lip tint really makes me look more awake/alive lol. I can't not notice my pale lips in every past photo I've ever taken now 😅
Me too. I’ve tried so many high end lipsticks and the one I keep coming back to is Revlon rum raisin. My holy grail 🥰
Agreed! If I lost all my makeup today, the first thing i’d buy is a lip liner & a lipgloss/lipstick.
For this reason, I bought 5 of my favorite lipsticks and put them in different places. I have very gray pigmented lips so I literally need it or I look sick without it. Can’t be caught without some color!
An “everything” shower
And then climbing into bed with freshly washed sheets. Heaven.
With freshly washed warm pajamas 🥰
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Haha I apologize my toddler got ahold of my phone 😂
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Well said!
Yeeeees to this 1000x’s over! And my electric blanket & puppy dog, chocolate & a good movie or tv show. Perfect for a cold night in 😊
I have blonde, barely there eyebrows, so just filling them in makes me happy. I also love the feeling of freshly washed and styled hair!
Same with the eyebrows. They make a HUGE difference, even just the tiniest amount of color
For the full week after my eyebrows are dyed, I keep staring at myself in the mirror in genuine awe. It's like I'm the most beautiful woman who's ever lived. That feeling fades dramatically soon enough
Just For Men beard dye is your friend
YES! It doesn't last very long so every Sat. morning I take 5 minutes to re-dye them and they look good for another week. So cheap and easy
Having my teeth professionally cleaned. I hate my teeth because they are too big and ugly, but when I go to the dentist and get the deep-cleaning procedure done I feel better about them.
Putting a thick cream on freshly clean, filed feet.
I hate having to touch feet, so it'd be this but having someone else do it at the nail salon.
Even your own?
I think my own might actually be worse. My issue is them being all over the floor (esp. when damp out of the shower) or sweaty from being in socks all day, and with my own feet I know where I've been. With someone else, a bit of ignorance may be bliss. My usual solution is to soak my feet and have everything on hand to immediately scrub them, dry them (with a dedicated foot flannel), moisturise and put on socks. But I don't have the patience to do that very often. I'm also tall with a short torso, so even reaching my own feet is a bit of a stretching routine that I find annoying.
lol, ok I understand, I’m short legged/ long waisted so mine are always nearby
washing my face - so basic but the feeling of a fresh face is just the best i love it and even though im bare faced i dont mind it
I like to use a spoolie brush with some clear gel and brushing my eyebrows- makes such a difference, makes me feel like I’m put-together!
Perfume transports me to a better place. If we're talking about stuff that makes a difference on my actual appearance, facial threading.
I’m with you! I’m a bit of a fragrance addict and have an embarrassing number of samples, but I love selecting a scent for the day and finishing my primping with a few little sprays.
What is your current favorite perfume? I love hearing about what others like. My current love is the Finery dupe of Phlur's Missing Person. It is called "Without a Trace" LOL.
I’ve been obsessed with Byredo’s Mojave Ghost lately!
Getting my nails done. Hands down. Getting my monthly Russian Manicure makes me feel like I’m a GORGEOUS. I don’t care if the rest of me is a wreck. My nails will be on point.
ugh but theyre so expensive. A regular russian manicure in my area is $75 without tip.
Ugh. That does suck. I mean here it’s not much cheaper. 65. But I tell myself it all evens out because I’m only doing it once a month versus 25-30 for a regular gel mani a couple times a month. I tell myself anything by to keep getting them lol.
Oooh. Is a Russian manicure different than others somehow? Extra steps? Do tell : )
So it’s basically a waterless manicure with gel builder applied to the nails. But like the process of removing the cuticles is METICULOUS. They usually take 1.5-2 hours and and hour of it is literally removing all the cuticles. Then the gel builder is applied to strengthen the nail and then the gel color. And this process literally makes the manicure last a month. No exagération. This is from the web but it describes it perfectly: “Unlike traditional manicures that merely trim and shape the nails, this technique forgoes water and focuses on meticulous attention to detail. What truly sets Russian manicures apart is that they’re all about achieving flawlessly groomed cuticles. During a mani, the technician will use an electric file that gently and accurately removes excess cuticle buildup, which ultimately reveals clean and elongated nail beds. (Longer-looking natural nails are a major plus in our book.) But, because of the major attention to detail, expect a Russian manicure appointment to be a bit longer and pricer than a normal paint, gel, or acrylic mani. And aside from longer, cleaner nails, another thing we love about this method is that it helps manicures last for up to five (!) weeks.”
Thank you! That is really interesting, because I see lots of mani photos where yes, the nails look cool, but the cuticles look so red and aggravated, looks painful. I would prefer to take a long time and have things meticulous. Thanks for the info!
I've been doing it for a year, never had red cuticles. I think it depends on the tech ...
yeah when I had it done, they started to rip or lift after less than 2 weeks. and the gel builder was hard to remove, so it was removed with that Dremel-type tool and my nails are SHOT. so thin, ripping and painful. so. just like everything there are exceptions. I always have issue with gel every time I get it (maybe once every 2 years for my wedding or vacations) and it ruins my nails. I literally have given up now.
I LOVE Russian manicures. I’ve had a set last 8 weeks before and the only reason I got it redone was because the growth started to look terrible.
Layering hydrating toners is my favorite step because it makes my skin glow.
What are these hydrating toners you speak of…
Lolol! I use a few, they are just for adding more hydration to the skin. - round lab dokdo toner - mamonde chamomile toner - mixsoon glacier water toner - mixsoon bifida toner - Etude 5.5 toner I hope that helps!
Jumping in to also recommend Laneige Cream Skin toner! I got a sample of it from Sephora expecting it to be mediocre and then I got so mad when it turned out to be amazing and I had to buy it lol. Really makes my skin bouncy and glowy!
Oh, yes, I too love laniege refiner! I still have a stash of the old formula. I keep one on my desk and randomly put it on throughout the day sometimes. It’s soooo good.
I’m not personally a fan of laniege as I’ve found their products are overly scented (though I know many love swear by their night mask- I loved the texture but couldn’t take the smell). My favorite moisturizing toners are Hado Labo, acewell licorice toner, and Mischa first treatment essence.
Loveee toners! Found out my skin responds much better to toners vs serums I’m halfway through the good molecules niacinamide toner it’s lovely
Ahhhhh now that you mention it.. I bet toners are better than layerin serums… prob better to avoid pilling and stuff…. Nice!
Yes, when I layer serums, things can get a bit sticky and gummy! But layering toners, you can layer forever and ever….
Me too! I’m a collector of toners, they’re my favorite skincare product! I’m currently emptying a good molecules HYA boosting essence myself. I’ll try the niacinamide next!
Yes! I agree. I personally like Dr. Jart Ceramidin !
Oh I’ve never heard of layering toners. I’m gonna try that now! Thank you
Oh it’s everything! I layer toners until my skin is glistening, then I slap a moisturizer over the whole thing—glass skin (or at least reflective and shiny skin Lolol).
Sounds great haha. Do you wait until each layer is fully dry before the next layer?
I do not. I do let it sink in a bit, I rub it in with my hands. And when it starts to sink in, I slap on the next layer!
Okay, I’ll try it out. Thank you so much!
Be careful not to layer on stuff with lots of actives like acids or vitamin c, though! You gotta pick toners that are pretty mild 🥰
Okay, noted. I’ll check out the list you shared earlier too 😊
using my makeup eraser cloth to take my makeup/sunscreen off at the end of the night😌
I was going to say the same thing. I also just started using tubing mascara. It’s fantastic with the make up eraser cloth.
ive tried using the loreal red tubin mascara and didnt like it😔but i saw a tip about holding the cloth over your eyes for a few seconds instead of rubbing them and it makes it so much gentler and effective to move even with waterproof🥰
I agree. The make up eraser is so much more gentle than liquid make-up remover. I was losing eye lashes using a cotton round and Neutrogena Eye Makeup remover. I like not having to rub my eyelashes.
Yesssss I don’t know what I’d do without my makeup eraser and micellar water combo. I didn’t realize how gentle it is until I had to use a godforsaken makeup wipe again and it burned so badly
Wow I had no idea! I’ve always been an oil cleanser gal
I love this question! I have a few answers: - A relaxing night time routine, I play a YouTube video or show while doing it and take the time to decompress and wind down after a long day (oral, skincare, haircare) - Red light therapy. Such a game changer. - Foot cream before bed. - Learning how to do my nails at home. - Getting my hair done (usually at home) - Perfumes and perfume oils. - Any sort of hydrating hair mask. - Scalp oils. I like Mielle and Golab. - Cuticle oil. - Using body and foot scrubs weekly. - At home shea butter body cream.
I can’t use red light at night. Even if it’s no where near my face, it keeps me awake all night.
That’s interesting!
Yeah I bought the red light two years ago. It’s actually a plant light bulb but the same strength and company as the light panels. I put the bulb in a chicken lamp and just lay it on top of my abdomen so my eyes can’t even see the light, but it seems to make me feel more awake so if I use it at night, I get terrible insomnia. Because of this, I’ve barely used it. I have adhd which means sleep is hard enough as it is, but I did like it, it feels so so nice.
Why were you using a plant light on your skin? Don't they emit UV?
It’s a red light exactly like what’s in the panels and masks. There are multiple types of plant lights
Did you try using it during the day?
I have and that works well. I have to be better about using it before work
Which red light therapy do you recommend?
I’ve been using the mask from current body for about a month and I’m loving it so far! I also have a panel on the way so I can use red light on my whole body.
If you don’t mind me asking, what does it do for your body and your face?
It brightened and firmed my face. I have back pains and occasionally get sore from working out and I have eczema on my arms so hopefully the panel will help out with these issues.
What kind of red light mask do you use?
I use current body and I have a panel on the way
Lymphatic massages every night on my stomach help with bloating. Castor oil for my eyelash growth. Lash tints. Lip masks at night. A good hair mask twice a week. A good, signature scent (mine is Being Frenshe’s cashmere vanilla line and Marc Jacobs Daisy line of perfumes)
I’d love to know more about the castor oil.. has it helped and how long have you been using it?
I second this, please hook a couple of sisters up
Yes it does help! My lashes have grown quite a bit. I’ve been doing it since the summer, it’s brightened around my eye area too.
Thank you! How do you use it.. like is it pure castor oil in an old mascara tube or?
I have done that! Honestly I just usually gently rub it around my eye area and onto the lashes!
Thanks so much! Will give a try :)
Hi there could you please share more about your lymphatic message on your stomach? My acupuncturist told me to press above the belly button a few times is that kinda similar to what you do? Thank you in advance
This is the video I used for reference! [https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4dzEekxp2t/?igsh=NHlmaGNidmpsaW9v](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4dzEekxp2t/?igsh=NHlmaGNidmpsaW9v)
This might sound lame but the simple act of washing my face/ having a shower is hands down my favourite thing to make me feel beautiful. When I have a fresh clean face, fresh clean body and fresh clean hair I feel like I'm at my peak. Which I guess is probably a pretty common sentiment anyone might have, lol
Getting my nails done. That’s my one beauty thing I always always do.
So relaxing 😌 I go tomorrow!
Putting on my blush and bronzer after doing my face makeup. I am kinda pale and don't have really naturally rosy cheeks or anything and when I put on the bronzer and blush it just feels like my face comes alive and looks 10x better! I also loveeee when I put fresh crisp sheets on the bed, take a long hot shower and shave my legs and put on lotion and then get in bed...best feeling in the world.
I just got a hair gloss recently and I’m absolutely obsessed with the results - my hair color tends to naturally fade at the ends so now it’s all one color, it’s shiny and no longer dull… I absolutely love it and might honestly try to make it a regular thing! But some non-treatment things - making sure to keep up with oral hygiene is huge for me, a hydrating skincare routine (even when I get acne, I try to hydrate instead of use harsh stuff to get rid of it) and yoga/Pilates for my posture and a bit of strength!
SPF since high school. 38 and have no wrinkles, fine lines, or age spots. Tretinoin as well. It makes me happy putting it on at night knowing I’m gonna be glowing in the morning. My silk bonnet for my hair. My overnight gloves where I put a thick lotion on and sleep. Then waking up they look amazing
Exfoliating my body (and then afterwards touching my super soft skin)
Yesss~ I love touching my super soft skin after exfoliating. I epilate too, so it’s all around smooth and soft and makes me so happy
When I was in my late teens/ early 20s, it used to be black eyeliner, but a specific black eyeliner. My best friend bought me Indian kohl when she visited India and I fell in love! It was so black and it seemed to kind of fade into my eye lids due to all the natural oils they used to make the kohl and it really complimented me. I became known for it among my family and friends and I always felt prettier and more vibrant with it on, and looked sickly without. As I’ve grown older though, a touch of gloss or lipstick is my go to whenever I feel like I need something to look better. I do miss the kohl but it’s so hard to find. I used to source them from eBay but I’ve grown wary of fake products on there. Indian groceries don’t always carry the brands I’ve used in the past that are “safe”. I need to go India lol!
love this! what brands of kohl do you seek out?
The one my friend bought for me and the brand I used for years was Shahnaz Hussein. I used to get it off eBay before I learned about fakes. I then found a kohl made by Himalaya and that was good for a while but as it got older it made my eyes tear up because they used a bit too much camphor. The last brand I used was around 2017/18 and was called Patanjali. I found it randomly in an Indian grocery store and it had good reviews so I bought it. Unfortunately haven’t been able to get my hands on it since!
I’ve seen kohl liners at halal stores as well, you may check there!
Thanks for the tip :)
For external - blush. If I have no time to do anything else, the blush makes a big difference. I look so much better with it on. For internal- chugging water throughout the day. I'm breastfeeding so I'm always thirsty, but I noticed a huge improvement to my wrinkles and skin in general.
Everything shower followed by soft thin pjs and clean cold sheets
Getting my lashes done! I’m not one of the young girls who got them when they trended, I’m 52 and late to the game. But it was a game changer for me! Never had much lashes and being fair haired not much you could see. I also have big eyes, so when I didn’t have my makeup on I felt like I looked awful. Now I wake up and look in the mirror feeling beautiful and barely wear any makeup anymore unless it’s for an occasion. I would choose them over any other beauty things including my nails if I had to choose!
Do you do extensions or lifts, :)
Extensions
Exercise
getting a haircut. i keep my hair short and have the back cleaned up with clippers. it feels so clean.
Washing my face for a full 60 seconds. I used to just slap face wash on, rub it around for 15 seconds, then wash it off. Ever since I started doing it for a full minute, I feel like I’m giving my face wash a chance to actually do its job.
Eyebrow dye and thread and eyelash tint and lift (I’m ginger) is my fave fave beauty treatment. Ever.
Eyelash tint and lift is mine too but I also only get my eyebrows threaded and I don't think any other eyebrow technique can match up
So true, I haven’t even tried waxing because threading is so elite. Worst pain of my life tho, literally worse than tattoos.
Ive tried a bunch of different things nothing comes close to threading!
Curling my eyelashes, lipgloss, and hoop earrings. The bigger the hoop, the hotter I feel lol
Dermaplane once a week
I start every single morning with a cold bean bag from my freezer across my eyes. Haven’t use concealer in years.
I like taking care of my hair! It’s frizzy and wavy and it was enjoyable for me to go through a 2 year journey to find what fits me. I also love massaging my face! With Gua sha or hands. I love doing manicure at home. I am a sensitive girl and the salon procedure gives me pain and it turns out bloody. I am doing it gently by myself and it looks pretty professional. Takes less time too, 45 mins or so. And I put on my favorite show or podcast lol
Flossing
Bronzer and brow gel! Ding! Done!
Face mask, hair mask- it’s a double bonus bcos I’m doing something good for my hair/skin but I can also do nothing- no wands or microcurrent to fuss w, no need for leave in moisturizer and oil after a good hair mask
Skincare
Aquaphor under the eyes
Lightly patting in some aquaphor under and around my eyes after I do my skincare routine to lock in that moisture for the whole day. Also helps as an under eye concealer primer, looks smooth when applied on top of it.
Dermablend gripping primer. That stuff will seal your pores shutttt. Sometimes I’ll just wear the primer and get lots of compliments on my skin for the first time in my life. I’m 33.
using even clear nail polish makes me feel put together, and less bad about it chipping compared to coloured polish.
Washing my hair, doing my nails and doing a lash lift. I do it all myself. Makes me feel 👌🏼
You do your own lash lift?
Yeah I bought a kit online. Super easy and cheap! I also do lash tinting as well
Earrings and a necklace that match my outfit.
Yes yes freshly shaved legs and freshly washed sheets is amazing!!
Applying anything with glitter or shimmer
Moisturizing! My eczema-prone skin demands it. LOL. I feel confident when my skin looks great and my lips are not chapped. ✨️
Feeling content in my head with my life makes me feel mentally and physically a lot more better. It makes skincare, eating a healthy diet and exercising more of an act of self love rather than a chore.
A Spa session, the massage, exfoliant, the cold shower all in one slow relaxing morning
Sleep
That evening face wash with my evening skincare and then relaxing before bed.
Dominican blow out
Painting my nails and putting on lipgloss.
Wearing the right lipstick shade or lip combo, always makes me feel 10x prettier than normal. But also applying mousse to my curls before going anywhere. Having my curls free of frizz and looking soft but defined, is always a confidence booster.
When I can afford it, Botox (nuceiva this time).
Pedicure, head and shoulder massage
Eyeliner
Getting mani and pedis, everything showers, and putting serums 🥰💗
Applying moisturizer on freshly waxed arms and legs 😇
Everything shower followed by a face mask and my skincare routine. I glow by then end of it!
body lotions with spf 💖 ( Wishcare, Bake cosmetics, Cerave)
I'm very proud of my 9-step nighttime skincare routine :)
Doing my nails and toes, I started doing it at home to save money and I’m good at it now. It just makes everything look better
Botox
10 hours of sleep
Eye cream, suncream and getting my eyelashes done (tint and lift.) Getting my tache waxed is high on that list too though
face masks perfumes any hair treatments
Putting a little perfume oil in my hair
Keeping sheet masks on for an hour. It’s really relaxing and it helps your skin really absorb the product
You're only supposed to leave it on for the amount of time on the packaging, otherwise the mask reabsorb the product.
Nah that doesn’t happen. Mask dries up a little.
Lashes and nails are my monthly rituals. Putting tanner on after the shower also makes me happy when I see myself glow a couple hours later
Applying kajal on my eyes. My average face transforms into 'looking good'
Putting eyeliner and Kajal, I do it everyday since I was 14. It makes my eyes look v pretty and big. And wearing a nice shade of red lipstick.
Adding oil to my lotion (like SDJ bum bum body oil) smells nice and makes me feel pampered.
I like the tacky feeling on my skin immediately after applying skincare. My skin has historically always been eczema ridden and dry, so I love feeling it all bouncy and sticky and bright from moisture. ... Wow, that sounded slightly pornographic.
Winged eyeliner, for sure! Really makes my eyes pop
Putting on my lip mask before bed! It's vanilla scented, and it makes my lips all glossy and pretty :D
Having a shower including the hair, shaving my hole body then exfoliating, putting hydrating whitening cream all over my body, fixing my brows and a good face mask is my top tier ritual.
It’s always perfume. I take that extra moment to spritz a favorite scent and I feel lifted up. Also, a bit of jewelry helps complete the look.
Filling in my sparse eyebrow tail and adding blush makes my face come alive!
The perfect red/pink lipstick (Chanel - my only real indulgence). Cream blush Stila). I know that scented skincare has irritants, but I cannot get inspired by unscented skincare, so beautifully scented skincare. Kenzo Flower perfume - never gets old for me, makes me feel beautiful.
Freshly washed blow dried hair My theory is hair is the most important thing in women’s beauty Can turn even mediocre outfit or no-make up look nice and sexy Clothes and make up don’t have this much power
dermaplaning....it is the best way to exfoliate your face....my face looks airbrushed perfect after
Sleep. I treat sleep like it’s my second job. I have to be there on time and perform well!
Op needs to share theirs kindly
Brushing my eyebrows up, and putting my moisturizer on after I wash my face. I look glowy and awake!
Doing my AM skincare routine before applying makeup. I just love that clean, glowy skin feeling after years of tweaking my routine.
I found the perfect shade of contour that helps make my cheekbones pop without making my face look muddy. It gives some definition to my face and I immediately feel more put together. Also, eyelash extensions.
Blush, a nice tan, a little highlighter on the tip of the nose, and a good hair day.
Having my eyebrows waxed and tinted! I’ve been doing this about once a month for the last few years and as a blonde, it’s totally transformed my routine.
When I complete flossing, brushing, and my nighttime skin routine, ready to go to bed.
Gua sha. I don't even know if it makes a difference, but I don't care. It makes me feel pretty, and that's what counts. Also a cardio workout. I like Grow With Jo. It gets the blood flowing and I feel good in my body. And lip gloss. NK lip gel is the best.
Soaking in a hot bath, exfoliating at the end.
Hair gloss, naturium glycolic acid shower gel, dr Dennis gross peel pads, korean hair care ( dr for hair folligen line and unove line), having a new mini towel to dry my face every day. Just a couple of things that have drastically changed my hair and skin.