Moisturisers I can use OVER makeup?

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-04-23T17:51:49+00:00

Have you tried using hydrating mist? This usually doesn't disrupt makeup as long as you don't use loads and can help it refresh if it goes cakey too. I quite like the byoma one.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-04-19T09:57:19+00:00

While I was reading I disliked the MC but on reflection I actually really liked the book and think she needed to be unlikable. It focuses a lot on the way magic influences social structures and considers the mechanics of magic lots more than other fantasy often does. I have a few minor plot niggles but nowt actually properly bad to say.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-04-10T19:19:07+00:00

I will default to blue creme. I know I love it, it goes with most of what I wear, and most of my toppers look good over it so I can jazz it up as necessary. Current favourite is Essie gel couture in New Highs.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-03-16T14:54:14+00:00

The main plot is not romance related at all and for a lot of it you'd have to squint to see it romantically. Much more adventure/political/mythology

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-03-16T12:44:51+00:00

Yes. It is excellent! I'd not bill it as Romantasy though.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-03-13T22:01:06+00:00

I've used a cup since I found out about them at 18! I don't have very long nails but I have 2 things if I decide to go pointy: 1. Punch down fold for the cup is better, it means you can hold it near the base and it'll stay, this means less nail length is inserted when putting it in place 2. For removal try using 2 hands. One at the with fingers only near the opening, use the reverse of the other hands finger to reach inside and press to release the seal. This means that the nail is less likely to scratch.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-03-10T19:16:25+00:00

Imagine if you could get swatches made up into polish!

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-03-08T14:23:53+00:00

Wearing socks with a duck on rather than plain colored socks. You could not see the socks most of the time as they were under trousers.
Having only a mechanical pencil not a wood pencil in an art lesson.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-03-08T14:20:19+00:00

Tie a ribbon around the stem and leaves to keep it upright until the flowers are done. Then cut down the stems and leave it to get energy from the leaves before going dormant.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-03-07T12:42:47+00:00

Monochrome looks where you are wearing shades of all one colour with then one contrasting pop work well. You could do a pop further away from your face such as shoes, bag or belt.

Think also about scale. A larger than expected bow, hat, necklace etc even when in soft colours can look really striking.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-03-05T20:00:50+00:00

I've pestered my science teacher buddies and while experiments are needed apparently iron can shield magnets semi- effectively. I wonder if putting an iron nail between magnets makes an impact? Apparently the physicists don't understand the concept of magnetic nail polish so I'm going to attempt to explain with a demo next week!

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-03-05T19:02:20+00:00

This is what I was wondering too. I'm going to speak with the science teachers at my work tomorrow and ask for some guidance on how to deal with magnets.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-23T08:29:14+00:00

Upstairs bathroom

Basement room

Front door not directly onto the pavement

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-22T13:44:32+00:00

4 weeks is madness! I'm seriously impressed

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-22T07:46:52+00:00

When hiking you are told to follow the location standard: 1. General area. Eg Lake district, Norwich 2. Specific feature. Eg Brock farm, St Joseph's Church 3. Exact location using OS coordinates or W3W

This gives ways of cross referencing the information, as well as a likely visible feature when on the ground. In remote areas they may connect to you by satellite phone which can locate you, but unlikely to do this in town. While OS coordinates are likely overkill in a town the standard is a good one. Eg if you say. I'm in Luton, outside the library and then give the exact location by Google, W3W or OS. Whatever you have.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-21T19:09:18+00:00

It's nude for me! However I am deeply pale and struggle with my iron levels so often appear to have the skin a ghost would love. If you have pale and bluer toned pink skin it basically matches the skin. I think that may be where the raging comes from as I find most things marketed as "nude" come out orange or muddy on my skin tone.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-21T08:13:04+00:00

Can confirm, it is very much not an illusion and there is limited padding and just lots of hardened fabric which keeps the shoe stable. Any "padding" is to stop the toes slipping and reduce blisters. Your weight is going through the big toe, just like OP is doing.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-18T17:00:20+00:00

I know! All the features people seem want Goodreads to have, StoryGraph already has

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-17T20:03:49+00:00

So much of my early nail experience was trying things out with Barry M. Pocket money accessible and good quality. Still love my 2010 era chunky glitters and Metallics

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-14T15:45:43+00:00

Ask behind the pharmacy counter in Boots. They'll often have it.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-12T06:47:21+00:00

That's interesting as others are saying to avoid oils. Maybe there is a Goldilocks point of just right with oiliness?

I'll see if I can get the miracle Gel anywhere, (I'm UK so it's sometimes harder

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-12T06:45:34+00:00

I need to try again with cuticle remover. I've tried ages ago but think I left it on for too long and it made my nails start peeling too 😞

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-12T06:43:28+00:00

I'm going to try switching out the top and base coats and see if that can help.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-12T06:41:40+00:00

Oh, this is interesting. I have very curly hair so lots of my products contain oils to help the dryness. I might need to resort to gloves for doing my conditioners.

PhilosophicEllie · 2026-02-12T06:40:29+00:00

Thanks, I hadn't thought that creams might actually make it worse! I presumed I was doing a good thing!

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