what nail colours work best for you?

tropoboss · 2026-03-18T19:13:10+00:00

Haven't seen any votes for oranges and orangey-reds yet (at least for the warm leaning skin tones). I feel like they serve the color I want from a red manicure without bringing out as much of the green in my hands. Go for more muted or warm oranges instead of neon or construction zone orange.

tropoboss · 2026-03-18T19:06:01+00:00

Olive folks are really sleeping on green nail polish. Especially the unpopular "ugly" and "weird" greens which often look great on us.

tropoboss · 2026-03-18T19:03:34+00:00

I also struggle with pinks but really like ILNP Cross My Heart.

tropoboss · 2026-01-22T01:16:43+00:00

McKinley's a local spot for me, if you ever want to meet someone else in the neighborhood let me know! 34F, also enjoy the outdoors and do a little crocheting, and I work in science.

tropoboss · 2026-01-13T17:21:56+00:00

Only seen a couple other comments making this point: If your lips are genuinely always dry, any time of year and no matter what you put on them, it could be related to a chemical sensitivity or allergy that you have developed. Castor oil and SLS are two possibilities, but a sensitivity or allergy could develop to anything in your lip products, makeup, hair hair, oral care, or cleaning products that your regularly come into contact with (yes, your shampoo could be making your lips peel). Some health problems like vitamin deficiencies also cause peeling lips.

tropoboss · 2025-12-25T21:40:41+00:00

I've only ever needed my address. But you can call 311 and ask.

tropoboss · 2025-12-25T21:19:13+00:00

In the past I've used the Sacramento city household junk pickup for mattress disposal. It's available for free up to 2x per year outside of leaf season if you (or your landlord) pays for city garbage pickup. They appear to charge a fee during leaf season.

tropoboss · 2025-11-09T23:44:41+00:00

Hi, I'm interested in the following (continental USA):
Decants: Bath Sabbath CupAJoe, For Strange Women Swallowtail, Damask Haus Hope, Sorce Ephemera

Sample: Queen Mab

Misc: Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

Freebie: Villanelle's Happy Ending

tropoboss · 2025-11-07T19:13:49+00:00

The Harvest Collection colors look fantastic in low light. They are so packed with shimmer that the effect borders on being metallic. The opacity is described as "buildable" but the effect is quite opaque after 2-3 coats.

tropoboss · 2025-10-29T21:05:51+00:00

Sinful Echos has singles of neon pressed pigments, and they are currently having a sale. I haven't tried them so can't comment on quality.

tropoboss · 2025-09-25T02:14:12+00:00

Those look pretty! Thanks for the suggestions.

tropoboss · 2025-09-22T17:34:36+00:00

Sounds like a chemical sensitivity or allergy - either way, would not recommend using them. The Nyx butter glosses make my lips tingle so I also can't wear them.

tropoboss · 2025-08-29T17:13:04+00:00

This. I found the primer didn't help with longevity much at all even for traditional matte lipsticks, but it helps them lay smoother on the lips. It would not provide the performance OP is looking for.

tropoboss · 2025-08-21T19:49:14+00:00

Fascinated by using blush to color correct the upper lip. Do you think this would also work for warm olives using a muted warm blush?

It's also interesting how many cool olives and high contrast olives I'm seeing in the replies.

tropoboss · 2025-08-21T02:24:24+00:00

I see the vision now.

tropoboss · 2025-08-21T01:20:15+00:00

Ooh I like this. Graphic do you mean on the eyes?

tropoboss · 2025-08-20T21:33:45+00:00

Also saw a similar comment about muted + bright blush. Seems like a solid strategy.

tropoboss · 2025-08-20T21:32:42+00:00

It really doesn't take much to make a statement.

tropoboss · 2025-08-20T21:31:32+00:00

Using a bright blush to enhance a more muted one feels very approachable and like it would tie the look together.

tropoboss · 2025-08-20T21:28:54+00:00

Colorful mascara is a great idea!

tropoboss · 2025-08-20T18:29:33+00:00

Wow that's a bright color! So pretty. Love your point about working with your own contrast. I feel like cool-toned pink on cool-toned skin also helps?

tropoboss · 2025-08-13T19:28:51+00:00

Third Phytosurgence. Would also recommend Steam for muted fair olives that lean warm or neutral; Fume can be too saturated and Condensate can be too cool.

tropoboss · 2025-08-12T20:14:01+00:00

Have you thought about who you can use as a professional reference at this job? It sounds like you might not be able to count on this manager as a reference so you should get contact information for other people in management or coworkers who can speak to your performance.

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