2024 Beauty Thread!

[kittybug]

Originally Posted by toaster

I also picked up this ELF mascara while grocery shopping, and I love it!
https://www.amazon.com/l-f-Mascara-S.../dp/B0BT1PMM5J

It has a great, gloopy-free wand. It's very lengthening and separating, although not as much volumizing if that's what you need (but works well using a primer first). Definitely makes a great everyday mascara.

I don't wear makeup much, generally only on the weekend when going out and about. But I just started using this mascara (in brown) after doing an online search for the most natural looking one I could find, and it indeed looks very natural! I absolutely love it, and great price too. Just wanted to second what Beth said!

[toaster]

Originally Posted by kittybug

I don't wear makeup much, generally only on the weekend when going out and about. But I just started using this mascara (in brown) after doing an online search for the most natural looking one I could find, and it indeed looks very natural! I absolutely love it, and great price too. Just wanted to second what Beth said!

Kittybug, I picked it up in brown too - I like it better for everyday use.

I have this prime that actually has color and can work as a mascara by itself! It does add some thickness and produces long, spidery lashes, although the brush is harder to use and it can be a little clumpy. However, it's a good first step before the ELF if I want more oomph:
https://www.amazon.com/Maybelline-Ne.../dp/B0BCQZ29B8

[kittybug]

Originally Posted by toaster

Kittybug, I picked it up in brown too - I like it better for everyday use.

I have this prime that actually has color and can work as a mascara by itself! It does add some thickness and produces long, spidery lashes, although the brush is harder to use and it can be a little clumpy. However, it's a good first step before the ELF if I want more oomph:
https://www.amazon.com/Maybelline-Ne.../dp/B0BCQZ29B8

Oooohh, I saved that primer to my wish list as another 'natural' looking option! Thank you so much!

[Erica H.]

Thanks everyone.

Beth, I just ordered that primer too. I think I have to ignore this thread from now on. There's no way I'm ever going to wear this much make up.

Erica

[toaster]

I like the primer, and it is a natural look - but actually less natural than the ELF!

Erica, LOL - it's also an opportunity to clear out old outdated stuff.

[toaster]

I have a comment and a question today.

Comment: I purchased a purple conditioner from Dollar Tree awhile back, and I really like it! It's thin-ish but seems to condition quite well.

Question: Has anyone who does NOT have curly hair (but maybe aging/gray) tried co (conditioner) washing? I sometimes do this once a week or so to give my hair a break. But I'm wondering if doing it the other way around - i.e., co washing daily, using shampoo only 1-2x/week - would work for my fine hair. I can't skip washing days like some do because my scalp still gets oily, and skipping washing makes my hair really limp. Thoughts?

[Leonana]

Beth, I’d say it depends on your hair, but try it and see what you think.

The Beauty Brains podcast says to use a clarifying shampoo at least once a week to remove build up. I wash with a stronger shampoo once a week, and a gentle one once a week, and just conditioner a week. I do wash my bangs every day because my forehead gets oily. My hair used to be oily, but the gray is now drier and coarser.

[Carol K]

I like Garnier Fructis Pure Clean shampoo for preventing buildup. It has mild detergents, no silicones and it's safe for color-treated hair. I use it three times a week, because I use a very moisturizing conditioner every day.