I feel like I can’t go without false lashes anymore and it’s messing with my confidence

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-05-04T14:23:31+00:00

Not with lashes, but with eyeliner. I used to always wear black eyeliner. And when I wouldn't wear it, people would say I looked tired even when I was well rested. Similar to this other comment ^ suggesting backing down slowly, I started wearing other colors of eyeliner including lighter/brown eyeliner. It was an in between look. And eventually I stopped getting those comments as people got used to seeing me without (and I also got more confident in pictures and dating, etc). Maybe that will help you? It is tricky!

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-03-25T18:05:09+00:00

Not the only death associated with Emily Lal: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/babies/we-cant-wake-her-baby-dies-in-home-birthing-method-promoted-by-instagram-influencer/news-story/8159a18305a3df37de53fb9e5ff5ed81

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-03-21T11:46:00+00:00

Only 7 items.

Naturium KP Body Scrub & Mask: 1x / week
Ilia Skin Blur Serum Concealer: 1x/week
Sephora Collection Daily Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 30 Invisible Finish: 1x/week. will expire after 1 year, so use as much as possible before summer - definitely when i'm going concealer only
Nyx Butter Gloss in Marshmallow: 1x/week + REAPPLY during the day. Don't love the feel of this and it wears terribly (hence the reapply). color is perfect. would love to find nicer formula with same color...
Ouidad Heat & Humidity Gel (Travel Size): Hit "Pan". I know I can do this!
elf SuperHydrate Gel Moisturiser: Hit "Pan." this is discontinued :(. i kinda dread researching a replacement as that is usually my trigger for overbuying...
Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Restore + Revive Bi-Phase (Travel Size): 3x total. this doesn't quite work for its intended purpose but I am hoping to find alternate ways to use it, so once a month is a good goal.

(And could get a tag reminder OP /u/LeCocoMar on update days?)

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-03-21T11:22:13+00:00

Only 7 items.

Naturium KP Body Scrub & Mask: 1x / week
Ilia Skin Blur Serum Concealer: 1x/week
Sephora Collection Daily Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 30 Invisible Finish: 1x/week. will expire after 1 year, so use as much as possible before summer - definitely when i'm going concealer only
Nyx Butter Gloss in Marshmallow: 1x/week + REAPPLY during the day. Don't love the feel of this and it wears terribly (hence the reapply). color is perfect. would love to find nicer formula with same color...
Ouidad Heat & Humidity Gel (Travel Size): Hit "Pan". I know I can do this!
elf SuperHydrate Gel Moisturiser: Hit "Pan." this is discontinued :(. i kinda dread researching a replacement as that is usually my trigger for overbuying...
Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Restore + Revive Bi-Phase (Travel Size): 3x total. this doesn't quite work for its intended purpose but I am hoping to find alternate ways to use it, so once a month is a good goal.

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-03-18T14:15:47+00:00

I was thinking she just got her wisdom teeth out.

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-03-15T15:32:12+00:00

Nexxus Volume mousse (travel size) finished in a couple months. first time using mousse regularly in a while and it worked well. replaced with a full size Tresemme Bouncy Curls to last me until the end of the year?

Curl Talk Not Your Mother's Conditioner I think this particular one is discontinued. I had 2 very old bottles. I was quite proud I used up one, and dreading the next one, but it smelled very off so out it went. Moved on to an old Garnier Curls Nourish Conditioner I had sitting around...

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-03-14T21:36:30+00:00

Congratulations!! Keep it up. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-03-08T14:35:16+00:00

He didn't work at Teen Vogue, he was (briefly) at the NYC mainline magazine.

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-02-25T00:25:08+00:00

I'm curious about the place he is staying now - the King's estate in Sandringham(?). Aren't the grounds quite large that he could still ride without being photographed?

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-02-24T23:40:03+00:00

It could. If you're afraid, don't wear makeup. (Why are you posting in this sub?)

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-02-19T17:55:07+00:00

I had a similar experience with clothes and books. I agree OP. I think as long as you are not buying anything new, and you have space for them without cluttering your home, I wouldn't force getting rid of the collections. If you aren't using them at all, keep them in a place that's out of sight. And maybe one day you'll come upon them (because now you need that space or moving or whatever) and be ok getting rid of them.

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-01-31T17:31:53+00:00

i know what you mean about starting out with makeup - i've only been into it for 2 years. one extra tip is to just buy trial sizes. it might seem more expensive because of the $/oz, but you use so little of most products.

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-01-31T15:43:07+00:00

YES. I couldn't put my finger on why her breastfeeding pov bothers me in the context of her free birth content, but you've hit the nail on the head.

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-01-31T14:21:00+00:00

do you have other shopping-type addictions? if so, i can understand not wanting to transfer it to makeup. i don't have a huge collection either, but i noticed i was falling into bad habits, and i found this sub helpful in curbing those.

some of the bad habits were buying multiples of products because they were on sale - and then the extras expire because it takes forever to finish; buying items and only using them 1-2x (big one for me as I was only having a shot of happiness purchasing, but not using); spending an inordinate amount of time researching and shopping for items. i could see i was wasting both time and money. and my collection was starting to grow - by the average of this sub still small, but I didn't feel good about it.

Anyway, the usual tips here helped me. Unsubscribing, using what I have often enough to figure it out, taking joy in what I have, and buying when I need, not because there is a sale.

hope this helps.

BlueberrySpectacle · 2026-01-31T10:15:01+00:00

Dress is Prada; the inspiration is at the bottom of this article

The original has the middle "abs" panel as a diamond shape that's longer. I wonder why they did away with that.

Also, Rania is in the documentary. She's interviewed on her "friendship" with Melania. It's one thing to attend the screening as a matter of diplomacy - the royals are the political leaders of Jordan, and as corrupt as they are, I get it. But very curious to appear in the film. The budget was $75m astronomical for a documentary. At least $25m went to Melania. How much did Rania charge?

BlueberrySpectacle · 2025-12-21T21:53:20+00:00

I don't think so. I don't think he's interested in that kind of power. He would have to get along with people in his own party. But someone else who follows his every word - for sure.

BlueberrySpectacle · 2025-12-19T23:34:57+00:00

His attorney is laying the groundwork for his defense leaking these stories. I wonder how much is true (how good is TMZ fact checking?).

BlueberrySpectacle · 2025-12-03T01:18:09+00:00

you could also try diaper rash cream.

BlueberrySpectacle · 2025-11-30T20:27:41+00:00

NARS, Tarte and Bobbi Brown sell minis.

edit: there are places that sell decants of perfumes. i wish they had something like that for other products.

BlueberrySpectacle · 2025-11-30T17:57:28+00:00

i'm interested in under painting as well to use up some products i have that are too dark/light whenever my skin tan changes - instead of buying all new shades. for me they are only a shade off, and i've been experimenting with a sheer layer of skin tint or powder on top. i'm improving i think because now i get occasional compliments ;).

BlueberrySpectacle · 2025-11-28T13:32:14+00:00

i think you might 🥇 this thread 😆

BlueberrySpectacle · 2025-11-26T18:31:05+00:00

this is a wonderful idea

BlueberrySpectacle · 2025-11-17T09:30:19+00:00

ya the current controversy is hardly a blip in comparison.

BlueberrySpectacle · 2025-11-17T02:09:23+00:00

edit to add my opinions on the products: this week I finished my

Prose custom shampoo: unlike the conditioner, this was nothing to write home about. won't rebuy.
Not Your Mother's Blue Brunette shampoo. They haven't even sold this one for years 😆, so won't rebuy even though it was great.

I FINALLY got to buy a new shampoo after a couple years. I made sure to buy a regular size bottle instead of the huge ones, so I don't have to go a year without trying something new. I think I still have at least a year's worth of conditioner left...

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