Grooming 101

queenofquac · 2016-06-29T01:44:24+00:00

Nice list! I'll add some things that I do for my face! Having youthful looking skin on your face is so important and I am kind of obsessed with it. I used to have pores I felt were huge and always seemed to have lingering pimples. My skin tended to not look too greasy, but I knew extra grease was making my pores look giant. I watched a girl on youtube with a rountine like this and I kind of made my own. Also my friend is a dermatologist and recommended a few of these products. My skin has never looked better and I actually get complimented on it. (Whatttt?)

Morning:

Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser - this has natural salicylic acid in it and does a pretty good job of pulling excess oil off my skin. Makes my skin feel deep down clean in the morning.
CeraVe Moisturizers AM Moisturizing Cream - It has SPF in it and I always always use it. Not too heavy just make sure you let it dry totally before putting on foundation or else it slides off. >.<

Evening:

Good ol' cetaphil cleanser - I felt like this wasn't doing enough to pull oils from my skin if used alone, but every dermatologist I ever saw recommended it. So I use this at night and something a little more intense in the morning. I'm happy with the results.
ROC Night Cream - (every other night) I started using this when I was 23. Kind of crazy, but I've noticed a HUGE difference in the faint red spots on my skin from pimples. NEVER use this in the morning. It will cause damage to your skin if you go out in the sun with it on.
Cetaphil Moisturizer - I put this all over my face every night and let it work its magic. Seriously cannot get enough.

Special Products:

Origins Clear Improvement Active charcoal mask - I SWEAR by this stuff. I try to do it at least twice a month. Normally on the same night I pluck my eyebrows and such. Really gets down deep and gets gunk out.
Pore Strips - I know they aren't best for my skin, but I only use them twice a year and I do notice a big difference in the pores on my nose.
Dr. Jart Pore Medic Primer - I only use it if I'm going on a date or interview and even then I just dab a little on my T zone where my pores are biggest. I always get lots of compliments on my make up/ skin on the days I wear it but its expensive so I rarely use it.

Because I don't want to damage my skin

COOLA Make Up Setting Spray (SPF 30) - My current obsession. I live in SoCal so I get lots of sun all the time. On days I'm outside a lot, but want to look pretty in make up, I never know what to do about reapplying sunblock. Enter this magic. SPF 30 and it gets sprayed right over my make up in the AM and if I need to freshen up. Love it.

WaterPen15 · 2016-06-29T07:37:23+00:00

I"m currently using Old Spice Hawkridge but after awhile it turns into a very strong musky/BO smell. Looking to find another deodorant from OS that is not masculine smelling at all since I tend to sweat a lot. Old Spice High Endurance Fresh Men's Deodorant, how does it smell to you? What did you wear before OS? I also use the exact same Jo Malone fragrance, does it clash with the OS antiperspirant?

chrysanthemumtaffy · 2016-07-02T23:38:34+00:00

I exclusively use cold cream to remove my makeup. It can be a little messy but it's way better for your skin/more effective than most makeup removers. Definitely try it if you haven't.

Meadowfly · 2016-06-29T07:15:37+00:00

Great list, thank you for sharing! I second the Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia, it is a really lovely scent and I love it so much. As a very pale lady, I thought I would contribute some things that I can't live without and that I wish I had discovered years ago!

SUNSCREEN
- There is a relatively unknown brand from Taiwan called UNT, and they make THE BEST sunscreens. They are all physical sunscreens (not chemical) as well. My absolute favourite for everyday is the uvtotal facial sunscreen, it is SPF 50+, protects from UVA and UVB (required for when you are as pale as me!), oil free, non greasy, smells nice and is perfect under makeup. It is about $20 from memory.
- The other brand I use for more intense protection when I know I will be outside is La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Extreme fluid. It is also SPF 50+, UVA + UVB physical sunscreen. I find it isn't as good under makeup and smells a bit more sunscreen-y, but gives really good protection.
- For the beach or hiking, I slather Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face SPF 50+ suncreen. The best part is that it has a really light, liquid texture but it does run a bit greasy, is chemical protectant and smells strongly of sunscreen. But at ~$11 a bottle or so I find it does well for the price point. I would like to use Invisible Zinc SPF 50+ instead (as its a physical sunscreen), but it is $30 a bottle which is a bit much for sunscreen.

NATURAL SKINCARE FOR VERY SENSITIVE SKIN
- Raw Honey is fantastic and gentle on the skin. After rinsing it off my skin always looks better, 100% of the time.
- Ground almond is a moisturising and very light physical exfoliant when mixed with a little water.
- Coconut oil is unbeatable for removing eye makeup

MAKEUP
- After a long and fruitless search through all the pale high end foundations, I tried the Rimmel Match Perfection in Light Porcelain on a recommendation from a very beautiful and put together lady. It is hands down the best foundation I have ever tried, I wish I knew about it sooner and I would have saved hundreds! It even has SPF 20.
- Yves Saint Laurent tinted lip oils are so lovely, deeply hydrating and leaves a lasting colour on the lips. Oh and they smell fantastic!

SPA-AT-HOME
- I wholeheartedly recommend investing in a wax pot. I do all my own waxing at home and it means that I adhere much more closely to my routine, do a proper job and save a lot of money.
- As a strawberry blonde, I naturally have very pale eyelashes and eyebrows. My eyelashes are very long but also very pale, tinting them brown looks completely natural but makes such a difference in my appearance! A few years ago I decided to tint my own lashes and brows myself. The place I was going to was hard to get an appointment and when I did go they always managed to get the tint in my eyes. It also ran about ~$50 every time I needed them done, which was around the start-up cost for salon-quality tinting stuff at home. It is really easy to do, as easy as applying mascara! And I never manage to get it in my eyes. 100% recommended for any pale blondes out there :)

Redoakatdawn · 2016-07-03T14:31:57+00:00

I will share my routine, since I love having a nice beauty routine and enjoy taking care of myself this way. I have fairly pale, easily acne-prone skin, so I have to be careful what I use.

Body:

Weleda Wild Rose body wash or Dove Sensitive Soap. I shave with a Gilette Razor and plan to try using a bland oil to shave.

I splash witch hazel on my legs after shaving, to soothe. I don't use body lotion, as it stings my skin or will give me a rash.

Face:

I use Olay Sensitive Foaming Face Wash and Elta MD Intense Moisturizer. Both don't irritate my skin. I also use BP 2% Gel or use Paula's Choice 2% BHA. For sunscreen, I like Replenix Sheer Physical Sunscreen Spray, though it is very drying at times. Nothing else has really worked for me though.

Makeup:

I use a variety of sheer, sparkly eye shadows from Silk Naturals, a mineral makeup company that doesn't test on animals. My eye primer is from E.L.F. Mascara is from Physician's Formula. Blushes from Silk Naturals, and a sheer glow perfecting powder from there too. I don't wear foundation, I don't think I need it. Lipsticks are usually sheer pinks or a bright pink or red or poppy color. I have ones from MAC, NARS, Revlon, etc.

Teeth:

I use Sensodyne Whitening toothpaste. For white teeth, I use Eco Dent Tooth Whitening Powder I get from iherb. It's great! Very cheap too. My dentist always comments. I only use it because I drink coffee, which stains my teeth.

Hair:

I use Curly Hair Solutions Strengthening shampoo and Acure Peppermint condish. I use Pantene Curly hair gel. I'd use more products, but once again these work and my skin is so sensitive that my neck will break out if I use too much. I will sometimes do a vinegar rinse for shine/clarifying.

Perfume:

I like perfume and have a few different bottles. My favorite right now is Tocca Margaux. It's slightly old-fashioned and very pretty. My DH doesn't really notice perfume at all though, or any scents for that matter!

Deodorant:

I use Kiss My Face Lavender Roll-on...it's supposed to be more natural than other deos, and it's not overpowering in scent. It doesn't give you that stale sweat smell that other deos often do (for me). Otherwise, Secret deos work great too.

I struggle with a good eye make-up remover too! I have been using those makeup towelettes, but it feels a little wasteful.

Lastly, supplements: I take omega 3s, and a Rainbow Light prenatal (as we are TTC!). I get all my supplements from iherb.

Joansmygirl · 2016-07-06T16:42:29+00:00

France is known for high end beauty products but it's an age old custom to use as little product as possible. Less is more. Buy a few good quality products and stick with what you like.

artistacat · 2016-07-07T06:11:45+00:00

My routine may look lazy, but I am I the process of working on it as I learn more about make-up.

Current

Hair/face/body-Nubian heritage soap and Cocoa shea butter (it smells like chocolate)

I know it's weird to use one soap in multiple areas, but a really good one makes all the difference. The soap is vegan, so it's chemical free. It has helped to keep my skin clear and works wonders on my hair. I also use it in "other" areas which I would never venture with regular soap. The shea butter is the same. It can be used in your skin, is a lot better than lotion and chemical free. I also use it on my hair, but I'm black, so unless you have naturally dry hair you don't want to go this route.

Face razor-Unfortunately I am a hairy brown girl. I'm a little bit on the lighter side for a black person, but my hair is thick and dark as coal. And I grow hair EVERYWHERE. And on my face unfortunately. I can't afford to wax yet so I shave my entire face every few weeks.

Future

Tinted moisturizer and concealer- I've been told numerous times I don't need makeup and that I have a fairly even complexion. But I do have a few hyperpigmentation spots I need to cover up.

Pore minimizer and face primer- hopefully I'll find one to give my skin a flawless look.

I don't wear perfume because my nose is a little bit sensitive. I rely on the scent of my soap and shea butter. And waxing/shaving will soon become a way of life for me, for the next several decades sigh. I swear i should have just been made a man lol.

Title	Grooming 101
Author	fromtheplanetkellie
Upvotes	17
Comments	9
Date	June 28, 2016 7:58 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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