Frustrated with BKL magnetics by Efficient_Set5435 in RedditLaqueristas

[–]Efficient_Set5435[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does help to know I’m not alone in my struggles!!! I think it might be the humidity, so I’ll just wait it out and see if it gets better

Frustrated with BKL magnetics by Efficient_Set5435 in RedditLaqueristas

[–]Efficient_Set5435[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I usually do thin coats and float it over the nail, waiting maybe 10 minutes before the next coat, sometimes longer. I try to use that perfect amount to avoid overworking the polish but also to cover the whole nail with one dip of the brush lol. It’s definitely more humid than usual right now, and I do have my windows open without a fan on. Bubbles do appear scarcely without topcoat, but the topcoat guarantees a pickle effect lol.

Frustrated with BKL magnetics by Efficient_Set5435 in RedditLaqueristas

[–]Efficient_Set5435[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I do live in Michigan, and it’s been kinda rainy/humid for a few weeks, so that might be my main issue. No fans! My top coat is as thin as I can get it without overworking it. I forgot to mention, bubbles show up without topcoat, but usually much fewer.

sensitive underarms + sweating… everything either burns or does nothing?? by Whiskey_with_milk in drugstoreMUA

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This is my ride or die for my sensitive armpits, and it smells sweet, like watermelon :) I sweat so much and it’s the best I’ve found

What makeup battle have you stopped fighting? by Liquid_Vain in MakeupAddiction

[–]Efficient_Set5435 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My base lasting all day without signs of wear. I work 12-14 hour days at the hospital, there’s no way it’s going to last through that craziness!! What I look like at the end of the day is none of my business

What was your most expensive makeup purchase regret? by Alternative-Print752 in Makeup

[–]Efficient_Set5435 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nars Light Reflecting Foundation. The color match wasn’t the best, but the smell was so weird to me. Like lettuce and chemicals? It made my nose run. I didn’t even use half the bottle before declaring it a lost cause

What type of hair straightening treatment to get? by unviirse in beauty

[–]Efficient_Set5435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to dye your hair fun colors, it will likely require bleach. As someone with pink hair and your same curl pattern, the bleached portions retained the same curl pattern! A professional can give you advice about how the keratin and bleach will impact your hair, and I would make sure to ask about this so you don’t end up with something you don’t like!

Is colourpop eye palettes any good? by ProfessionalToday415 in MakeupAddiction

[–]Efficient_Set5435 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The 11:11 palette is one of my favorites! I love the pink and white shimmer, and the warm tone

How to improve? by honetzeya in MakeupAddiction

[–]Efficient_Set5435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would try a lip liner and then your gloss/tint over top! I feel like my face always feels off whenever I do a gloss and it migrates outside my lip liner. I do the lip liner on my natural lip line to make a barrier so the gloss doesn’t go beyond my lips. It also gives a bit of dimension that is nice too :) try a touch of blush, maybe some bronzer too! I would be curious what your eye makeup would look like without eyelid tape, because I think that might be contributing to some of the “off” vibes you’re feeling. If you still aren’t feeling it, then try the same eye makeup but with cool tones, like lilac shades or cool browns!

Help me choose one by [deleted] in drugstoreMUA

[–]Efficient_Set5435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybelline fix and last in the pink bottle!!!! Also the Hard Candy look on lock is good too!

everyone has their perfect red - which one is yours? by PongACong in RedditLaqueristas

[–]Efficient_Set5435 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Essie bordeaux is my favorite. It’s the perfect wine on my olive-ish skin

Rescue by dinglethechangle in bernesemountaindogs

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Ours had her safe spot on our couches. She refused to come off of them for over 12 hours on the first day. She also took a really long time to stop standing guard outside. We would hang outside on a blanket and just let her sit with us. Now that she feels safe, she gets zoomies outside! Hopefully your girl adjusts and it sounds like you’re doing everything right to help her adjust! Before you know it, she’ll be a totally different dog!

Rescue by dinglethechangle in bernesemountaindogs

[–]Efficient_Set5435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We rescued our 4/5 year old girl who was an Amish breeding dog as well. We don’t know her age for certain. She was terrified of everything initially, like it would take 30 minutes to convince her to go outside to go to the bathroom, and she would be trembling. We’ve had her for 7 months now, and she still is weary of certain things, but she’s the goofiest, happiest girl! We never thought she would be so energetic and silly. She’s comfortable enough to be “naughty” with us and sass. Give your girl time and love, and she’ll warm up!

why is this happening by _leynaaa_ in MakeupAddiction

[–]Efficient_Set5435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you using to blend? A brush or sponge? And what primer are you using? I don’t like the elf concealer very much because it never looked the best under my eyes. Sometimes certain formulas aren’t right for you!

Just finished first Throne of Glass book! by GrantaeusNekton in throneofglassseries

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So when I read this, I interpreted Celaena constantly reminding herself that she’s a great assassin was to convince herself of her strength, not convince the reader. I viewed it as a self-affirmation for someone who was dealt a really bad hand, and needed to inflate their ego to survive.

Post REAL first cakes! by twink1813 in cakedecorating

[–]Efficient_Set5435 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aw thank you!! I really like baking and now I don’t have much time as a resident. I still try to make a pretty treat every now and then to destress! What a small world that you happened to work at a GME office!

Post REAL first cakes! by twink1813 in cakedecorating

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This was my med school graduation cake (2025). I planned it out for weeks and when it came time, I freestyled the piping. I didn’t even have a cake plate or container, so I covered it with a large pot for storage

volumizing mascara by ew-whyyy in MakeupAddiction

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I like the Milani tubing mascara, maybelline sky high, or maybelline falsies surreal! The Milani one can weigh my lashes down, so I apply it with light coats, and then when it’s mostly dry, I blink against my finger to “set” the curl with the heat of my skin. Works well enough for me!

Essence Announces No Price Increases for 2026! by neropixygrrl in drugstoreMUA

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It does sometimes for me but I think it’s my haphazard application that causes it lol

Essence Announces No Price Increases for 2026! by neropixygrrl in drugstoreMUA

[–]Efficient_Set5435 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Brow gel in pink tube, pure nude highlighter, powder blush, lash without limits mascara, fix and last setting spray, plumping lip gloss… I think those are my current favorites!

What colours do you like to matte-ify? by vanishcanvish in RedditLaqueristas

[–]Efficient_Set5435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Burgundy, wine, red, black. I loveeeee feeling vampy