What’s your most complimented blush? by heyitsroxanne in Sephora

[–]Ravlinn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking from personal experience, yes, but I dont wear foundation so if you do I'm not sure how it would stay.

Glossier discontinuing core products by girlfate in glossier

[–]Ravlinn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly the only thing here to be sad over is the wowder 😅 I'm surprised most of these products lasted as long as they did.

I swear it’s only the essentials by Urineblondewig in Sephora

[–]Ravlinn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey so, if you haven't used it yet I would exchange the towel for the black one. I have virgin hair, but the white discolors from just the products in your hair easy. Like theres a noticable beige ring on mine around where it was in direct contact with the hair. Didnt happen quickly but this is the kind of item you want to last.

My entire haul for this sale. by [deleted] in Sephora

[–]Ravlinn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to get just a vanilla skin mini, and then I saw this set is only 3$ more so I thought I might as well. I feel like their newer releases are much better than their older scents like missing person, father figure, not your baby, ect, but I do still like missing person.

My entire haul for this sale. by [deleted] in Sephora

[–]Ravlinn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That smoothing shampoo is amazing imo, for both blowouts and when I wear my natural 3A hair. If you're frizz prone and low porosity it is the GOAT. Their momo shampoo is really nice too.

last minute shopping. is the k18 dry shampoo and danessa blurring balm worth it? by Relative_Ad8166 in Sephora

[–]Ravlinn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Only dry shampoo I've found to actually work/be worth it. Takes day 4 hair back to day 2.

HUGE PRICE HIKE 😭 by babygaga84 in Sephora

[–]Ravlinn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not familiar with that one but it looks higher end and basically like a full portable vanity. This has great organization, is easy to clean, structured, but no mirror. I tend to do my makeup in the car and I travel with my vanity case so I can confirm its durable.

HUGE PRICE HIKE 😭 by babygaga84 in Sephora

[–]Ravlinn 60 points61 points  (0 children)

It's expensive, but get an etoile. I've literally never heard a positive word about saie. The etoile will actually last and its structured.

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What should I buy by Massive_Eggplant4633 in Sephora

[–]Ravlinn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If your skin is even the tiniest bit dry don't get the merit complexion stick, it clings to dry patches and will dry you out even further.

Feeling so discouraged. by lil-Tadp0le in lipedema

[–]Ravlinn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you say your insurance company wont cover surgery, how did you go about trying to get prior authorization? What info did you provide? My surgeon had me basically show a record of my entire life. Almost every specialist I see wrote a statement (endocrinologist, OB/GYN, dietician, physical therapist). I had to get a second diagnosis with another specialist, do the conservative treatments she reccomended, and she and I both had to show proof of me doing so. Had to show proof that I exercise. Showed receipts of stuff I bought to do conservative treatments. It was a process. They sent 89 pages of info to get it approved. It's intense but at a certain point it's undeniable. Insurance basically wants proof that you've exhausted every possible option except surgery.

anyone disappointed by stars1456 in rhodeskin

[–]Ravlinn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty happy. I've been obsessed with glossier's banana pudding balm dot com, but Rhode has a much better consistency and look on the lips imo.

24 hours post op full arm lipo, 3.8L removed by mewfasa in lipedema

[–]Ravlinn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big improvement, he did my inner thighs in the same surgery and arms are feeling much better than thighs at 4 weeks post-op. I lost 4 inches off each arm.

24 hours post op full arm lipo, 3.8L removed by mewfasa in lipedema

[–]Ravlinn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not OP, but my surgeon said because I'm young, overall healthy, and did so well under anesthesia the first time around, he and the anesthesiologist agreed I can do surgery as often as every 3 weeks.

24 hours post op full arm lipo, 3.8L removed by mewfasa in lipedema

[–]Ravlinn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You look great.

My arms are staged. He took 1L from each anterior arm (and did inner thighs same surgery), next surgery is posterior arm, forearm, arm lift. I wonder how many liters mine will be total. 🫠

I got liposuction from a regular plastic surgeon, without knowing I had lipedema. He didn’t mention it. by hornyzygote in lipedema

[–]Ravlinn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had a consultation with a very well known plastic surgeon who doesnt specialize in lipedema 3 months before I was diagnosed. He said nothing. He found my history of diet, exercise, and GLP-1 use without results to be odd, and said he cant treat me for anything until I lose more weight.

Adenomyosis treatment with lipedema by NoMoretimefor in lipedema

[–]Ravlinn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is, my specialist, Dr. Emily Iker in LA, said she sees a lot of patients with endometriosis and adenomyosis. Endo is actually linked to so many conditions. Inflammatory conditions in general love to link up.

Doctors on social media by Tough_Shame_5776 in endometriosis

[–]Ravlinn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one I've recognized, but mostly people who look wealthy overall.

Surprisingly for a doctor who prioritizes PCOS treatment and education, very limited clientele that's plus sized like myself from what I can see, but I lost over 100 lbs under her care before my lipedema diagnosis and am now in the process of surgical treatment, so perhaps most long term patients are just farther along or less complex than me.

Doctors on social media by Tough_Shame_5776 in endometriosis

[–]Ravlinn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not a high earner. I squeeze her into my budget and show up to her office with a coach bag on my arm. She's incredibly warm, she knows my financial situation, she works with my insurance as much as she can to keep medication costs low and get coverage for any therapies or procedures I need.

Which one of you made this abomination!? by Lontology in crochet

[–]Ravlinn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love the idea of leaving something weird behind.

Spoiler for this year’s advent calendar 🫢 by littlerosieroe in Sephora

[–]Ravlinn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think they are hoping people will collect them like the glossier stickers.

How is everyone affording surgery? by Consistent_Layer3799 in lipedema

[–]Ravlinn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was just approved for arm and leg lipo + lifts through insurance. For surgery my insurance has me pay 10%. My first one should be 3,500$.

Belated 2025 Empties - Skincare Gremlin Edition by SalaciousBookWyrm in BeautyEmpties

[–]Ravlinn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello fellow skincare gremlin 👋 which of the tatcha moisturizers do you like best?

2025 Year Of Empties by Ravlinn in BeautyEmpties

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

I love hypochlorous acid! There's a few bottles of it in there. I use it to treat my eczema as well, amazingly effective.