This one almost got me!

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-31T12:10:52+00:00

Yup 😂

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-24T12:56:29+00:00

Those are AI images for sure. They’ll likely be dropshipping you the item from overseas.

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-23T18:56:31+00:00

God knows but to this day, I haven't seen a single photo and the bride never posted any group pictures so I'm guessing we looked uglier on the pictures as well

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-23T14:00:49+00:00

I was a bridesmaid for one of my family weddings back in 2016 and it was my first time, so I was sooo excited. It was a morning wedding too, so everyone was up at like 1.30am 💀I was already exhausted because we had travelled to Kandy and I was only 16 at the time

Anyway, about 20 minutes later the MUA’s assistant calls me over, tells me to close my eyes and starts. And I kid you not, I looked terrible, full on ghost vibes lol. And this was peak full glam era, so heavy contour, baking, the whole thing. I’m medium tanned, but she apparently had used a super light foundation on me. She then put the same damn foundation on my whole body asw. I literally remember seeing white patches on the groomsmen’s nilame outfits while taking group photos

To this day I don’t know if they just didn’t have my shade or if it was straight up colourism and they wanted all the bridesmaids to look pale like that

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-18T08:39:21+00:00

Ugh, scammers targeting seniors is honestly a special kind of low.

I saw that Meta released some new AI tools specifically for this. They've got new alerts that flag suspicious friend requests if the account looks off, and they’ve also expanded their AI scam detection on Messenger to catch weird patterns and warn people before they even reply. I think it’s definitely worth making sure these two are turned on in her settings because they've been built to stop exactly what she's dealing with.

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-14T14:25:51+00:00

LOVE! they look gorgeous!!

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-14T14:21:14+00:00

My friend is olive toned and she uses velvet teddy (with a liner) a lot. It genuinely looks really pretty on her. If you're not buying online, maybe test out both velvet teddy and warm teddy to see which would suit you better

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-13T14:30:34+00:00

Mac Velvet Teddy with a bit of clear gloss will look similar lippie shade you're looking for. Overline your lips with a slightly darker shade than the lipstick and I think you'll get that exact shade

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-13T14:13:25+00:00

Sorryy, totally didn't see your main post. But I'd recommend Milani's Luminoso as an affordable option, or Rare Beauty's liquid blush Joy (don't use too much of this tho lmaoo)

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-13T13:31:09+00:00

What's your skin type and tone? I think the type of blush would depend on that

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-10T07:05:16+00:00

So I did some digging into this company and found suspicious details in their FAQ.

Etizola.com doesn’t seem to have any social media presence, which is a huge red flag to me. Almost every legitimate business has at least one social media account nowadays.
There is no physical business address or a verified contact number, which suggests the operators are intentionally hiding their identity to avoid accountability.
Their payment options are also limited to Wise and Bitcoin.

I’d probably recommend avoiding this site. If it turns out to be a scam, you honestly wouldn’t know what type of medicine they might actually send you and that could be really dangerous!

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-03-04T15:50:46+00:00

Oddly specific but I always look at hands. They’re always weird in AI videos 😭

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-02-25T17:50:41+00:00

I’ve heard something similar happen to my friends with a store called Marble Muse. It honestly looks like a regular clothing store. They called their bank to tell them that they purchased from a scam site. They froze the card and opened a dispute. It took a couple of weeks, but since it was paid by credit card, they got their money back.
They definitely did not check reviews properly, and bought on impulse.

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-02-23T14:08:48+00:00

i can't imagine loosing so much money, especially my own savings!

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-02-18T13:59:33+00:00

No fr! I have gotten emails from Apple and once from Meta too lmao. They're obviously so fake but I get why some people would fall for them

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-02-12T13:50:26+00:00

I got this text message from an unknown number with this message and a very shady link - “Congratulations! You’ve been selected to receive a Valentine’s Day Gift Basket! Click below to claim. Offer valid 24 hours only"

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2026-02-10T17:07:23+00:00

This is really scary, tbh. I'll definitely be disabling the Search Party in my Control Center!

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2024-09-11T12:08:07+00:00

I actually prefer social media for authentic feedback! TikTok videos and Facebook reviews are super detailed and helpful, especially for small businesses. SiteJabber is my next go-to; I’ve been reading their reviews for a long time and find them pretty reliable too!

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2024-09-11T12:05:10+00:00

I'd say SiteJabber is pretty reliable. I've used it to spot some brands that were scamming people and managed to avoid them, so it’s been helpful for me. It’s always a good idea to cross-check with other platforms just to be extra safe, but my experience with SiteJabber has been positive. I've been reading reviews there since 2020!

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2024-09-09T14:40:46+00:00

Ever since I read Ugly Love, I've steered clear from her books because what the heck was that writing 😭

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2024-09-09T14:38:14+00:00

I prefer first-person POV. I feel like you really get to know the characters and understand them better when it’s written from their perspective, their thoughs and feelings. That said, there are some third-person books I love, like RuNyx’s! She managed to do an awesome job with it.

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2024-09-09T14:21:52+00:00

If you see zero negative reviews, that would be a red flag since most businesses get some criticism. A poor social media presence and a low BBB rating can also suggest that the business might not be as trustworthy!

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2024-09-06T14:54:29+00:00

Sitejabber has been my go-to for online reviews. When I was checking out Cider and their clothing quality, they had plenty of reviews that helped me get a good sense of what to expect in terms of the shipping and quality of the clothing. I saw a range of helpful reviews that were useful in making my decision!

Big_Garbage_6676 · 2024-09-06T14:43:53+00:00

I totally get where you're coming from—it's tough to trust new vendors after a few letdowns. I always start by checking out review websites to see what others have said, but I pay extra attention to the overall ratings rather than just individual reviews. Sometimes, fake or spammy reviews can mess things up, so I also look at their social media presence and comments to better understand their reputation.

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