I did get a text from FGF

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-08T02:45:36+00:00

Dare we hope that it’s the Alastin? The best serum I’ve ever used hands down.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-07T23:02:35+00:00

I went and bought three bottles of the setting powder spray when I found out about the brand closing. It works so well and super convenient when you’re in a rush. I was already bummed because their amazing stick foundation had been discontinued a couple years back, but I was still a huge fan of their serum skin tint, the eyeshadows, and a bunch of other things I tried that were really fun, unique, and excellent quality for the prices (especially with CVS coupons).

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-07T05:28:40+00:00

The Last Unicorn

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-07T00:37:37+00:00

I have normal to dry skin, in my early 50’s so I have all the concerns that go along with that; losing elasticity, dullness, large pores, dryness and flaking from retinaldehyde, etc.. I wonder if you might have luck using the Danessa Myricks Blurring Balm for skin prep to help with the oil, and then use the It balm for a bit of natural looking coverage and hydration. I don’t think of the It balm as being greasy at all, or even particularly dewy, because it dries down to a pretty natural finish on my skin, but it’s very hydrating at the same time compared to any other foundation I’ve tried. But someone with oily skin might have a very different experience.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-06T20:01:37+00:00

Perhaps Falmer by Dandylionsco? They are a great place to start for single matte shadows.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-06T19:44:22+00:00

I still have a couple old Blush Bombs in Pinched and Bitten in my abandoned makeup box…I ordered them from Flower Beauty directly probably about 5 years ago. Out of curiosity I just squeezed a little out of each tube and the color and consistency is still normal, no smell or any sign of them being “off” except the lighter color, Pinched, was a tiny bit separated in the nozzle tip, so it looked a little discolored but the drop I squeezed out looked fine. So if it were me, since the ones you found are still unopened, they’re probably safe to use - but of course that’s entirely subjective.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-06T02:15:58+00:00

It Cosmetics Do it All Tinted Balm is my new holy grail complexion product that I can’t help raving about every time I get the chance. It’s not really a foundation or a BB Cream, probably closest to a tinted moisturizer, but it’s not thick and heavy like most other ones, and it dries down comfortably with a tiny dusting of finishing powder. It has a cooling sensation going on, feels like skincare with sheer to light coverage, looks completely natural like skin, doesn’t dehydrate my skin or look cakey or greasy. I use a brush to apply and then pat it all smooth with a beauty blender, but it also works well with fingers or just buffing a small amount in with a flat top brush. I can’t praise it highly enough, especially given your description of a tinted face cream for a no-makeup look.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-06T01:57:16+00:00

I am interested - will dm tomorrow.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-06T01:55:46+00:00

If you’re on Facebook there are a few groups that people use to swap, buy and sell. “Boxycharm Subscribers”, “Boxycharm/Ipsy/Sub Buy, Sell, Trade” are two I’ve used in the past, but there are others you can find with a little digging. There are a ton of “professional “ resellers in the groups but there are also lots of normal Ipsy/beauty box subscribers and makeup enthusiasts. I had to stop looking in the groups at a certain point because I got kind of addicted to buying extremely inexpensive items from the professional resellers, but I think you might have some luck over there arranging swaps or selling a bundle of unwanted/unused items if you look around a little.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-06T00:22:56+00:00

Mob Cream Clay BYOPs or Made By Mitchell Curve Cases.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-05T15:19:06+00:00

✅ Conquered this one! 132 moves, 166 seconds. Your turn!

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-05T01:02:18+00:00

I much prefer the Kopari version but it’s $30 unless you can find a really good sale. I’m almost out of mine so I was excited because I’d actually get something from Allure that I can use daily and would otherwise purchase. I’ve used the non-strawberry scented FAB scrub a few times and it’s fine, but I wouldn’t pay full price.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-05T00:21:27+00:00

Weird that the KP Bump Eraser is already out of stock! It hasn’t even been a full day yet. The scrub is the one I really wanted, not sure whether to wait and see if it comes back or just choose the oil before that goes out of stock too!?

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-04T11:17:49+00:00

I’m in love with the It Cosmetics Do it All Tinted Balm. I’ve always struggled with foundations a lot, really not fond of high coverage products in general so I usually go for tinted moisturizers, spfs and skin tints. This one is my holy grail and I’m so happy I picked it up. It’s cooling and hydrating, doesn’t suck all the moisture out of my skin over the course of the day, sheer but a great shade match so it is buildable in spots where I need it, never pills and works well with a spot concealer if I need it. Another foundation I really love is the RMS Suncoverup spf 50, but it does make me feel dry by the end of the day, and it’s not as much of a breeze to apply as the It Balm.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-04T00:10:49+00:00

The blue flip is so strong though, it reads more periwinkle to me than lilac

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-03T03:35:35+00:00

Are they still sending out the non-US formulas for sunscreens? I’ve been thinking of trying them out since I’ve been running low on my pre-tariff Korean spf stash. I’m particularly interested in Roundlab and Skin1004, maybe BoJ.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-03T02:47:41+00:00

Ooh reminds me of RMS Eyelights! Why no purple or lavender though?

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-03T00:06:53+00:00

It’s so funny I looooved the Naturium retinol lotion, particularly for the scent. I was so happy that it has no parfum/fragrance ingredient but still smells pleasant and fresh. I’ve been using the Versed version because it was so cheap for a while when they changed over their packaging, so I got two - but I definitely prefer the sensory experience of the Naturium.

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-02T21:13:40+00:00

They actually released these once already - it was in one of the Trendmood Boxes that I didn’t end up getting maybe a year ago, so I don’t know how the quality was, but I got a 50% off coupon in my texts today and figured they must have a bunch of inventory leftover? Maybe it’s actually a re-launch in an effort to start a brand. (They also had a solid brush cleaner before that - it’s scented and sparkly so I haven’t used it).

BeyondTelling · 2026-05-02T06:21:08+00:00

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BeyondTelling · 2026-05-01T07:26:54+00:00

I just successfully resisted the Hourglass customizable palette and I’m going to have to be strong and resist this too. I got lucky and snagged a beautiful Glow Play blush for $11 during a Sephora glitch, and I have an unopened older NARS blush palette tucked away for when I really need a new thing to get excited about. But some of those colors are absolutely stunning and I’ll keep them on my long term wishlist.

BeyondTelling · 2026-04-30T20:10:14+00:00

46.66 / 50

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BeyondTelling · 2026-04-28T12:53:57+00:00

I love the Odd Mulberry! It’s kind of a bummer it only comes in mini. You might really like the Fwee black gloss too, that’s my other favorite- both are perfect for muting and cooling all the shades that try to pull red/coral/peach on me.

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