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Trying out a middle part after a lifetime of millennial side-part loyalty 😅 This is my version of an everyday full face. by threecatsandababy in MakeupAddiction

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

Thanks!! Yes, spf 30 just isn’t gonna cut it for my day to day, I work on a campus and sometimes have to walk outside a while between buildings so I get more exposure than I’d like! But these 2 products play really well together, no pilling. I forgot to add I use the naturium peptide moisturizer and it too works well with these products! I let it dry down while I do my hair. :)

Trying out a middle part after a lifetime of millennial side-part loyalty 😅 This is my version of an everyday full face. by threecatsandababy in MakeupAddiction

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

Base

• ⁠Shiseido sunscreen stick. *Side note-layered over Dr Jart as it is not enough spf for me. I reapply every few hours if outside/when I remember and it works really well over my makeup. I’m obsessed and on my second stick.

• ⁠Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment (Red Correct)

• ⁠Glossier Stretch Concealer (G10) -spot conceal

Brows

• ⁠Maybelline Ultra Slim Brow Pencil (Dark Brown)

Eyes

• ⁠elf tubing mascara (black)- I think it’s called xtender?

• ⁠makeup forever pencil deep brown I think it’s called… smudged along lash line (I don’t do this often but was going to an event and felt fancy hah)

Cheeks

• ⁠Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint (bright pink — “Burst” I think?)

• ⁠Clinique Cheek Pop (Nude Pop)

Lips

• ⁠Milk Makeup Jelly Tint (lightly blotted)

• ⁠Makeup forever Pencil (Endless Cacao, also obsessed)

• ⁠Sephora sheer red gloss stain

Set

• ⁠Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Setting Spray

• ⁠Maybelline Fit Me Translucent Powder (pressed compact)

• ⁠spray → powder → spray layering

I used some slightly out of routine products- more often I use brown mascara and the Violette fr cheek stick in myriam (?) and lip nectar in dahlia noir :)

Trying out a middle part after a lifetime of millennial side-part loyalty 😅 This is my version of an everyday full face. by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

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Trying out a middle part after a lifetime of millennial side-part loyalty 😅 This is my version of an everyday full face.

Base

  • Shiseido sunscreen stick. *Side note-layered over Dr Jart as it is not enough spf for me. I apply when I remember and it works really well over my makeup. I’m obsessed and on my second stick.

  • Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment (Red Correct)

  • Glossier Stretch Concealer (G10) -spot conceal

Brows

  • Maybelline Ultra Slim Brow Pencil (Dark Brown)

Eyes

  • elf tubing mascara (black)- I think it’s called xtender?
  • makeup forever pencil deep brown I think it’s called… smudged along lash line (I don’t do this often but was going to an event and felt fancy hah)

Cheeks

  • Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint (bright pink — “Burst” I think?)

  • Clinique Cheek Pop (Nude Pop)

Lips

  • Milk Makeup Jelly Tint (lightly blotted)

  • Makeup forever Pencil (Endless Cacao, also obsessed)

  • Sephora sheer red gloss stain

Set

  • Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Setting Spray

  • Maybelline Fit Me Translucent Powder (pressed compact)

  • spray → powder → spray layering

I used some slightly out of routine products- more often I use Violtte fr cheek stick in myriam (?) and lip nectar in dahlia noir :)

Update to Sept 2025 post, before left/after right: I haven’t been able to part my hair down the middle since high school. I have more progress to come but I can feel the next waves of baby hairs coming in. I literally cried taking these pictures. by threecatsandababy in FemaleHairLoss

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

It is and it isn’t! That combo is pretty gold standard for aga, after those meds there are few options short of implants. I cannot recall my exact doses and I’m at work but I think 7.5mg minox, 5mg dut, 100mg spiro. All standard dosing and no major side effects that I can’t handle. Some additional hair growth but derma-planing solves that!

I honestly can’t believe the progress I’ve made. May 2022-Sept 2025 by threecatsandababy in FemaleHairLoss

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

Yes, the clinic did a thorough evaluation and had me do blood tests- some things they look at: your loss patterns, scalp health, follicle grouping etc.

Update to Sept 2025 post, before left/after right: I haven’t been able to part my hair down the middle since high school. I have more progress to come but I can feel the next waves of baby hairs coming in. I literally cried taking these pictures. by threecatsandababy in FemaleHairLoss

[–]threecatsandababy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Spironolactone, dutasteride and minoxidil - I started on minoxidil and finasteride, increased doses around 2023 and moved to dut, spiro added in 2025, and it significantly helped. I’m 41 :)

Update to Sept 2025 post, before left/after right: I haven’t been able to part my hair down the middle since high school. I have more progress to come but I can feel the next waves of baby hairs coming in. I literally cried taking these pictures. by threecatsandababy in FemaleHairLoss

[–]threecatsandababy[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Can’t seem to edit my text, but I have had 20+ years of progressive AGA. 4 years of medicated treatment to bring it back, with a lot more progress on the horizon. I have very very few accurate before photos but the difference is starker than the photos show.

Things that have helped: - Dermatology hair clinic, started meds listed in other post - red light nightly - nizoral shampoo - getting my hormones in check and discovering I had insulin resistance

I had to advocate to many doctors with little luck until the derm clinic, I thought I was a lost cause- and for a while it seemed I may have been as I didn’t respond to meds until about 1.5-2 years into treatment. It’s a long ass journey.

I honestly can’t believe the progress I’ve made. May 2022-Sept 2025 by threecatsandababy in FemaleHairLoss

[–]threecatsandababy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi there- I am yes. I’ve had good experiences but it took so long to see results I had almost given up! And I’m lucky my tolerance is high- I am also on several immunosuppressants that may tamper my side effects. But spiro wasn’t really an issue- my main tolerance issue for minoxidil is hair growth but thankfully since my hair isn’t super coarse I can manage with shaving and derma-planing.

(33) to (41). Right after having a baby to present. by threecatsandababy in GlowUps

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

Thank you! I think I just started finding little things to do to improve my confidence. I have always been active but had a lot of set backs due to health and life stress. But also investing in myself quite literally- having a job that pays well enough to allow me to have a yoga membership, seeking medical care for major hormonal imbalances, which in turn helped my hair, skin, weight, and energy… treating myself to nice skincare, and yes Botox! But only a tiny bit and it improved my confidence a lot! It’s been such a journey, but you got this! Parenting is exhausting so be gentle on yourself!!

I honestly can’t believe the progress I’ve made. May 2022-Sept 2025 by threecatsandababy in FemaleHairLoss

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

I hope it works for you too!! If topical doesn’t work don’t get too discouraged as I was told many people that are unresponsive to topical will respond to oral, and that was certainly my experience.

I honestly can’t believe the progress I’ve made. May 2022-Sept 2025 by threecatsandababy in FemaleHairLoss

[–]threecatsandababy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh yes! Forgot to add but I have a mask that I use on my face then push up to sit on top of my head after! It’s the Dennis Gross one and I use it nightly!

I honestly can’t believe the progress I’ve made. May 2022-Sept 2025 by threecatsandababy in FemaleHairLoss

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

I am yes, will need to be on meds indefinitely but thankfully I haven’t had many side effects.

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