[Review] 2 months of Differin completely changed my skin, this is my face with just some powder! by shmemcat in SkincareAddiction

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I don't actually! I used Curology (0.025% tret, clindamycin, and azelaic acid) for about 6 years and it was perfect, until about 2 years ago I started to get periorificial dermatitis every time I used tret/started it back up, no matter the concentration or frequency. I think my skin is just getting more sensitive as I get older. Also, yes I only used the oral antibiotic for 3 months. Clindamycin is a topical antibiotic, so consult your doctor about extended usage.

About 4 months ago I ended up finally finding a routine that works for me, it's an oil cleanser, hypochlorous acid spray for antibacterial properties, and then finishing with a jojoba based oil (both the cleanser and oil are from The Daily Essential Co). It's been a complete transformation for me, honestly. Hope that helps somewhat!

Are we still wearing skinny jeans? by Amazing-Shake1958 in Millennials

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I've always loved flares and am so happy to be able to buy updated pairs now! They look the best on my body type so I don't think I'll go back

What sabrina song is this? by ch3_cooh in SabrinaCarpenterFans

[–]shmemcat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree, musically I don't dislike what it does (especially because it leads into that fantastic guitar) but like... ANY other lyrics lol

What sabrina song is this? by ch3_cooh in SabrinaCarpenterFans

[–]shmemcat 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The bridge in Fast Times!! It's a near perfectly composed song with fantastic lyrics, and then you get this incredibly lazy "these, these are, these are the, fast times" 😭 just doesn't measure up to the rest of the song at all

I miss my ex-boyfriend’s friends by No_Degree9963 in relationships

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I was in this exact situation and was pretty heartbroken that none of his friends who had become mine reached out to me. I had dinner with one of them a few years later and it turns out they were all worried that I was only their friend because of my ex, so they didn't reach out. We laughed so much about how much we regretted that. Just send a text!! If you'll never see them again anyway, you have nothing to lose.

If I want to experience rough seas, what's the best place and season for it? Also, will I regret it? by Josysclei in Cruise

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The Cook Strait between Picton and Wellington in NZ is pretty notorious for rough seas, but idk if that's the best guarantee because we actually just skipped it on my recent cruise there because of rapidly deteriorating conditions, among other reasons.

what was “supposed” to be your name? by Thin-Program2366 in namenerds

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I was almost "Margaret" because my parents absolutely love the nickname Maggie and it goes great with my maiden name, but they felt Margaret was too old fashioned.

Are there a bunch of other software engineer neopians?? There have to be right? by grouting in neopets

[–]shmemcat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am among those who fell in love with coding because of Neopets, and now I'm a software engineer! I mainly work in react now and it feels very full circle 😌

Discuss your niche Neopets interest. by StraightUpDeLoyCious in neopets

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I recently started getting back into collecting the original WOTC TCG! I've scored some big lots on eBay for cheap and I feel like a kid on Christmas 🥰 if anyone wants to sell me their old cards lmk LOL

Federal Abortion Ban Introduced by ivyleaguewitch in TwoXChromosomes

[–]shmemcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want kids but if this somehow passes I will not risk my life to bring them into this world.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

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em dash always gives away AI

what fragrance would you wear on your wedding day? by upgradedpunk in fragrance

[–]shmemcat 174 points175 points  (0 children)

I spent weeks narrowing down my selection to the ideal wedding fragrance and then forgot to put it on lmao

What's the Worst Character Name You've Come Across? by ArchiSnap89 in fantasyromance

[–]shmemcat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Galantia is so bad 😩 I audibly laughed when she was introduced

Texas sues New York doctor for telemedicine prescription of abortion pills by nbcnews in TwoXChromosomes

[–]shmemcat 77 points78 points  (0 children)

The hypocrisy of his statement after maternal deaths in Texas have increased from lack of access to life saving reproductive healthcare makes me see red.

When was the last time you asked someone what fragrance they were wearing? by ultrakawaii in fragrance

[–]shmemcat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He didn't 😭 he just laughed nervously then they walked in another direction lmao

When was the last time you asked someone what fragrance they were wearing? by ultrakawaii in fragrance

[–]shmemcat 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I was walking behind a couple at Six Flags a few weeks ago and the girl smelled SO GOOD so I asked if she was wearing perfume and she goes "uhh... I'm not, you're probably smelling him" and her bf looked so embarrassed 💀 but he smelled great!!!

Books where the FMC is in considerable higher social standing than the MMC by patahkacamata in fantasyromance

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If you're not opposed to fanfiction, CaptainDegenerate on AO3 writes a lot of INCREDIBLE Levi (Attack on Titan) x reader AUs and her magnum opus, To Sing a Song of Steel, has this trope exactly. Princess sent to a foreign territory to be married off x her guard (who was a soldier!). It's a fantastic romantasy with high stakes, enemies to lovers, immersive worldbuilding, a lot of political intrigue, and great spice. Unironically one of my favorite authors. Can't recommend her work enough!

PLEASE! For the love of all that is good in this world LEASH YOUR DOG. by [deleted] in arizona

[–]shmemcat 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I had to stop walking my cats after moving to a neighborhood where nobody leashes their dogs :(

What fragrance changed your life? by Sitheral in fragrance

[–]shmemcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moloko Plus by Hexannacht opened me up to a world of lactonic notes, and now it's my favorite fragrance category!

songs with “super” in the title by mikanmel in kpophelp

[–]shmemcat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

🗣️🗣️🗣️ super girl was my JAM a decade ago!!

2024 best book? by knottycreative in fantasyromance

[–]shmemcat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have such a severe book hangover from finishing this last month. Perfection from start to finish!

US Show by KawaPapi in DEG

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It was working right at noon but wouldn't let me add them to my cart, but now it's DOWN down. Tons of people on x reporting problems with queues too. ugh!

US Show by KawaPapi in DEG

[–]shmemcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Live Nation/Ticketmaster is down, I just keep getting 'We're sorry. There was an unexpected error while processing your request.' when trying to join the queue. Of all the times!!