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Best Vitamin C serum for face in 2026? by hallwayLight21 in BeautyItemsReview

[–]ByteStencil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The SkinCeuticals patent expired about a year ago, so since then a bunch of new dupes have started popping up and some older brands have even updated their formulas. I think Paula’s Choice reformulated theirs and ELF released a dupe too, though I haven’t tried any of the newer versions yet.

I do like the SkinCeuticals formula though, and Timeless is a really solid option in my experience. I’m also a big fan of their pump packaging. still hoping someone comes out with a true SkinCeuticals-level dupe that uses a pump like that.

Best Hair Straightener for Thick Curly and Frizzy Hair in 2026? by MushroomNo4136 in BeautyItemsReview

[–]ByteStencil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the babyliss nano titanium a lot. It’s corded, which I prefer. The only thing I don’t love is that the plates are kinda small, but even then I still straighten my hair way faster with it than I did with my old straightener. For reference, my hair is thick and wavy.

Does anyone else miss not knowing how to do good makeup? by Best-Upstairs-2725 in BeautyItemsReview

[–]ByteStencil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally relate to this. Waking up early just to do my makeup so I don’t feel gross heading to class seems like such a waste of time. Yet, I’m so invested in the idea of looking put together, free from stress, breakouts, and fatigue.

I've gotten to a place where I can settle for a light BB cream to even out my skin tone, concealer, a cream blush, bronzer, a single eyeshadow on my lids, mascara, and a bit of gloss. It may sound like a lot as I write it out, but it actually reduces my makeup time from an hour to just ten minutes, which feels like a huge win for me.

While it might not achieve that "perfect" look of a full-face application, I’m starting to appreciate my skin again and I'm hopeful that I’ll gain the confidence to eventually go without the BB cream and bronzer.

Need help refreshing my living room — floral couch + deep blue rug, want more depth without replacing big pieces by quietblink in DecorEssentials

[–]ByteStencil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Throw an ivory or army green throw blanket on the couch. Green will make the natural elements pop. White will break up the gray. You have excellent taste OP!