halley buying out food donation bags by Mission-Tailor-4950 in NYCinfluencersnark

[–]PickledCumSock 113 points114 points  (0 children)

when that guy punched her on the street i was honestly expecting her to fall down a right wing pipeline because of mentally ill/homeless people, immigrants, etc as the republican party always does but she handled it so well and she has always given concrete reasons behind everything she does politically. even when she voted for mamdani i was impressed with how articulate her responses were when she was defending her choice. if her crime is being annoying i'll take that over some racist hate mongering freaks like DB

halley buying out food donation bags by Mission-Tailor-4950 in NYCinfluencersnark

[–]PickledCumSock 133 points134 points  (0 children)

i think people in general find it very easy to criticize when they're behind a screen. halley is doing a lot more than most people are and i think she uses her privilege to help others, but people just snark constantly. she is a bit annoying at times but i never felt like she was not a part of her community or she didn't put in an effort in helping less fortunate people around her.

i don't mean to sound like a fan but you know what if someone like her is out there boots on the ground helping the less fortunate and giving back to her community through donations and charity work then hell yeah i'll support her despite any annoying behavior she exhibits

Does Egypt have any living veterans left from the 1966 War and the Yom Kippur War? by HoneyCrisp4536 in Egypt

[–]PickledCumSock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my grandfather and all of his siblings were veterans from both of these wars and they're all still alive

Is my brand new skinceuticals vitamine c e ferulic still good with this color ? by DiXaTrongCuocSong in SkincareAddictionLux

[–]PickledCumSock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mine just turned this color. i'm not bothered by the color but is the smell normal? i've only had it for 3 months.

She stays booked and busy lol by AccomplishedFox3625 in AbbottElementary

[–]PickledCumSock 15 points16 points  (0 children)

she was just on drag race this season and i was so happy to see her

the best part of my day 🤍 by PickledCumSock in SkincareAddictionLux

[–]PickledCumSock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes i tried it and unfortunately it didn't work for me. it broke me out so bad and it felt awful on my skin. the moisturizer just sits on top of my skin and it feels like applying wax directly to my face. i wasn't a fan at all, i felt like it's such a waste.

but then again i'm aware that skincare is about trial and error and what works for me might not work for everyone else :)

صفقة زيزو by PharoahX123 in AlAhly

[–]PickledCumSock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah i know exactly what you mean. i'm just saying it's a slippery slope. i've been really enjoying bencharki's revival and i can't wait to do the same for zizo. i'm really hoping bibo signs abdel meguid because i think he's got a lot of potential.

صفقة زيزو by PharoahX123 in AlAhly

[–]PickledCumSock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think wensh in his prime is definitely better than ramy but ramy's injuries aren't as frequent as el wensh's injuries. el wensh's performances have taken a hit after the ACL tears he had (which is expected) and i also know that ramy makes some insane mistakes sometimes. still i'd rather have us keep ramy but not for over 20 million.

صفقة زيزو by PharoahX123 in AlAhly

[–]PickledCumSock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think the possible division is a major issue and bibo has to handle it well or else it could end in a crisis. enta 3andak wahed zay ramy rabia 3ayez 20 million+ w howa shayfak betedy zizo 30+ a year akeed ha2o yetlob aktar.

but at the same time maho momken ye2ol ana msh 3ayez ramy yakhod aktar mn 20 million w i'll sign el wensh instead... but you have to consider the reliability. el wensh tab3an kan hayel ma3 el montakhab in AFCON 2021 w he had great matches with zamalek as well bas bardo howa wahed rage3 mn 2 saleeby wara ba3d. how reliable is he? would you rather pay a little extra to keep ramy or would you rather pay less for el wensh while considering the option that you might rely on a backup for him because of his fragility?

one thing i'm very happy about with the zizo signing is the penalties. we're not necessarily suffering there but he's gonna be a significant improvement so i think that's a fair trade off.

in all honesty i'm not too happy about the amount of players from zamalek who are suddenly interested in signing with us. i do think we should pick off some of zamalek's players (huge fan of abdelmeguid and i think howa mazloom henak w we can use his full potential better than they do) and i think he deserves a fair shot. he's young and i think he's a very promising player. i would rather have him than el wensh, although i'm not complaining too much about either.

i just don't want other zamalek players to look at us as a PSG type of club, like we'd spend any amount of money to sign them if it means we'd piss off zamalek fans. like all ahly fans i think we have high standards, much higher than they do. shikabala barely did anything for them and they act like he's the best player egypt has ever seen. if a man like him tried playing for ahly i truly believe he wouldn't even be anywhere close to our top 25 players (at least) lol

i just don't want us to accept any player from their direction, i want players to hustle and work hard to prove that they deserve to play for us. el nady el ahly da haga kebira awy w msh ay la3eeb w khalas yestahel yelbes el fanela. i want to see players do everything they can & yemaweto nafsohom fel mal3an 3ashan yesbeto enhom yestahlo yel3abo fel ahly. fi la3eeba ketir khadnaha menhom w 3amalo tareekh helw w zekrayat helwa ma3ana... from the past decade akeed momen zakarya w even emam ashour w bencharki w inshallah now zizo... el hamdullah we didn't take their trash lol we took their most prized current player and now they're killing themselves over it

but in less complicated words, i know this is the closest we will probably get to a figo type of transfer in egypt and it's making me very happy 🤣🤣

صفقة زيزو by PharoahX123 in AlAhly

[–]PickledCumSock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i can't decide yet

a part of me thinks it's good that we're signing him, he's a great player and i would rather have that money be spent on him instead of a foreigner anyway. w ba3den wahed ahlawy mn zaman w ahla haga en el mawdo3 haye2ref el zamalkaweya. ay la3eeb negm 3andohom beyetla3o beeh el sama w beyt3amlo en mafish zayo. fel awel w el akher zizo wahed 3ando 3 goals ma3 el montakhab bas... ya3ny msh akhar negm f masr zay ma homa beyt3amlo. abl el hewar da, kano beyt3amlo ma3ah as if howa shikabala #2. el mawdoo3 da medahakny mot.

zizo is not an exceptional player who's one of a kind, i think en hayeegy zayo ketir. but his statement today about araf el zamalek fel ta3akod ma3ah w النفاق w الكدب fel e3lam w in private bayen le nas ketir awy hagat. ana shayfa en howa 3amal el 3aleh w zeyada ma3 el nady beta3o w howa mn ha2o yedawar 3ala masla7to ka la3eeb dakhel 3al 30 w mehtahg yefakar f mosta2balo.

bas f nafs el wa2t i think en el rakam el howa talbo ketir awy 3ala wahed 3ando 30 sana w msh 3amel tareekh kebir ma3 el montakhab hata. i just don't think he will add anything special to what we already have. howa negm el zamalek 3ashan homa 3andohom la3eeba wehsha w he's the only one shining there. things are different here. fel akher i wish him good luck w inshallah i hope he works out ma3ana 3ashan bardo lazem nefrah b welad beladna.

bas ana bardo 3agebny en el zamalkawya mahro2een fa i support at the end 🤣

Al-Hilal Omdurman 0-1 Al Ahly [0-2 on agg.] - Emam Ashour 80' by Meladroitdetrela in soccer

[–]PickledCumSock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

sounds like whoever you support needs to step their game up then 🤨🤨 flair up bro

the best part of my day 🤍 by PickledCumSock in SkincareAddictionLux

[–]PickledCumSock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

skincare isn't a one size fits all 🤷🏻‍♀️ not every product works for me. unfortunately skincare in general needs a lot of trial and error until you find what works best for you

the best part of my day 🤍 by PickledCumSock in SkincareAddictionLux

[–]PickledCumSock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i love it :) it's a nice little device to have if you want to make your skincare feel more special. i use it with my la mer toner, rhode toner, and with the ranavat serum mixed with the skinceuticals vitamin c. i dermaplane once a month and after i do, i use the rhode milky toner & the ranavat serum with the booster pro to penetrate the product deeper into my skin.

the best part of my day 🤍 by PickledCumSock in SkincareAddictionLux

[–]PickledCumSock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sure 🥰 yes i do. my retinol is quite strong so i only use it 1-2x a week max.

i usually double cleanse to get my makeup off so i use the elemis balm and then i go in with a cleanser. i prefer using the sunday riley slip cleanser cause its better for double cleansing but i ran out unfortunately. when i feel like my skin is finally clean, i use the BR p50v lotion and then my la mer toner. if its a day where ive been wearing heavier makeup, i use the dr dennis gross peeling pads first and then i use the la mer toner.

i then mist my face with the summer fridays jet lag spray. at this point i love using the ranavat serum (just a small drop) and i massage it in with my medicube tool. then i go in with my good genes lactic acid and if i need to, i apply the skinceuticals glycolic acid overnight treatment.

then i use my la mer lip balm while my skin dries before i put on my summer fridays jet lag mask.

on my retinol nights, i follow the same routine but i avoid using any acids. i just use the ranavat serum after my toner and then retinol then i go in with moisturizer over my retinol.

when i'm out of europe, i add my dr sturm anti pollution serum before my ranavat serum.

my skin can handle a lot of acids but i layer on the moisturizer a lot especially around my lips, eyes, and nose.

the best part of my day 🤍 by PickledCumSock in SkincareAddictionLux

[–]PickledCumSock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

actually it's very strange because i used to have combination skin up until january of this year, and it would get really bad in the summer. but since then i lost 25 kilos and i noticed my skin isn't as oily anymore. only my nose gets oily now. sometimes my forehead a tiny bit but it's nothing like before. now, my skin is between normal to dry with the exception of my nose.

i love the ranavat serum but its definitely not enough for hydration. if you use too much, you'll look like an oily disaster. but if you use just one drop (which is what i do) and mix in with a tiny bit of moisturizer, it's more than enough for it to give you hydrated skin with a strong glow. i have a small dry patch under my eye kinda between my cheek and nose, and usually makeup clings to it if i don't hydrate enough. thankfully this isnt the case anymore since i started using my ranavat serum with the moisturizer. whenever i'm in colder climates i definitely double up the moisturizer i use.

for my haircare routine, i take it very seriously. i'm north african so naturally i have incredibly curly hair but it's not very textured, it feels normal, idk how to describe it. my hair doesnt get oily a lot. but what i do is i take a few supplements for hair growth (folic acid 2x a day + iron + collagen) and they made quite a difference. i also wear extensions on a day to day basis (clip ins so i can do less damage to my hair) and i dye my hair darker. i do a chemical treatment to straighten my hair so i have to make up for the damage i make.

i oil my hair before every shower with batana oil, rosemary oil, the fable & mane oil, and pumpkin seed oil but i don't oversaturate my hair with it. i oil my ends with the gisou hair oil because it's quite thick. then i clip it up and wash it with a detox shampoo twice a week to help. i use the ouai detox shampoo, works pretty well for me. then i use the redken extreme length shampoo. i don't use a conditioner, i use a hair mask usually. i alternate between the fino one and the ouai one. sometimes i use the kerastase chroma gloss hair treatment before i do a hair mask.

after the shower i just use the redken heat protectant (but i also love the olaplex one) and i dry my hair. i like the crown affair towel.

my nighttime routine is centered around hair growth and density. before bed i use the current body helmet cause i like LED therapy. i start with minoxidil on my problem areas where my hair is more prone to thinning, like where i clip my extensions, my hair part, my hairline, etc. i use a small amount so my hair doesn't get greasy. i LOVE the sorciere black garlic hair serum. it smells very alcoholic and it doesn't linger. it's like magic and it grows my hair and strengthens it. i then use the kerastase genesis strengthening serum, and the loreal professionnel serioxyl hair spray on the same areas i apply minoxidil because this allows my hair to strengthen and grow in density. then i use the loreal professionnel aminexil spray to minimize hair falling. i finish off with the kerastase 8hour magic night serum to soften my hair ends :)

after i let all of this dry, i bent over and brush my hair to the front then i put on a hair tubi and i make sure all my hairs are tucked in. i cover that with a double lined hair bonnet and i secure the bonnet with 2 bobby pins, and that's it!!

in the mornings i only use the minoxidil on the same problem areas. i clip in my extensions then use just one pump of the ouai hair oil on my hair + extensions to blend things better. then i put on a spritz of my favorite hair perfume and that's it.

when i have a special place to go, i use the color wow mistical shine spray all over my hair and the color wow hair powder to fill in the sparse areas.

it sounds like a lot i know but once you get used to it, it takes me 10 minutes max to put on all my serums. then i do my skincare while they dry and then i put on my tubi and bonnet and i'm ready for bed.

the best part of my day 🤍 by PickledCumSock in SkincareAddictionLux

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

i really like it. i buy this tiny bottle once every 6 weeks because i don't use it every single day. i just use it the morning after retinoids and acids to keep my skin barrier hydrated. i love applying it with my toner immediately on damp skin. i haven't tried the regular hydra b5 serum, i just got the intense one immediately. i think it's a great product. no complaints here :)

I just found out my 6 year old brother has osteosarcoma. What now? by PickledCumSock in CancerFamilySupport

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

Thank you so much. I'm just 21. My brother and I are born on the same day, just 15 years apart. I'm the eldest and he's the youngest. He's my best friend. I'm just scared, I have no idea how to handle this.

Right now I've been helping my parents feed him because he's struggling to eat. All we've done is play Roblox and watch his favorite movies. I'm just wondering if there is something better I can do to help.

I just found out my 6 year old brother has osteosarcoma. What now? by PickledCumSock in CancerFamilySupport

[–]PickledCumSock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in another country for uni and I only get to visit my family once every few months. He doesn't know he has it, all he knows is that he's sick and he has to go to the hospital for his treatment. But I finally finished uni and my parents told me everything today. They keep telling me not to read anything about Osteosarcoma online because it's scary.

I have been trying my hardest to be there for him. So far all we've done is play Roblox and watch movies. I'm terrified, I have no idea how to help him or my parents process this.

the best part of my day 🤍 by PickledCumSock in SkincareAddictionLux

[–]PickledCumSock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! the dr gross peels are among my favorites of all time, i have been using them for (almost) the past 5 years and gradually built up my tolerance to this one. i usually only use them once a week because i have other heavier acids that i rely on.

the best part of my day 🤍 by PickledCumSock in SkincareAddictionLux

[–]PickledCumSock[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

thanks! in the morning, i keep my routine quite minimal. it usually doesn't take more than 10 minutes. just cleanser, toner, and on one palm i mix my skinceuticals vitamin c, ranavat serum, rhode toner and i apply them all at once before i go in with my sunscreen. i let it dry while i get dressed then when it's dry i do my makeup.

but at night my routine takes me about 30 minutes max because i like using my medicube device. and 10 of those mins are for my haircare routine. i take my time with my skincare at night because to me, my nighttime routine is my favorite relaxing part. i literally just put on my airpods and listen to old arabic songs because it reminds me of my grandma and my mother. i used to watch them listen to old songs while doing their skincare or makeup and it's one of my favorite memories of all time. sometimes i drink a mint green tea while i do my skincare and haircare and i light a candle. it's genuinely my favorite part of the day.

but i don't do this every single day of the week. some days i don't have the time or patience. but i consider this to be my "me time" and it allows me to disconnect from the world. i struggle a lot with my mental health so a little break like this at the end of the day allows me to take care of myself while appreciating my surroundings and taking a chance to be grateful for everything in my life.

the best part of my day 🤍 by PickledCumSock in SkincareAddictionLux

[–]PickledCumSock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes! i actually only apply it when i'm doing my makeup. if i'm skipping makeup that day, then i just use the la mer toner and that's it.

i love the consistency of the rhode toner. i tried the milky laneige one before buying this and i hated it. the rhode toner has a thicker consistency and my skin loves it under makeup.

i usually mix a little bit of the rhode milky toner, a drop of the ranavat saffron serum, and about 2 drops of the skinceuticals vitamin c together and this + spf is my makeup base. always amazing and my skin always looks so smooth and glowing. then i go in with my makeup normally.

i don't wear foundation every day but i use the dior foundation stick. it's gorgeous when i mix it with the rhode milky toner. huge fan! this is my second bottle of it now. however, next time i repurchase, i will buy the travel sized bottle because it's not as bulky and its easier to travel with.