Bare Minerals makeup

[Nickel]

Yes, you are. Even in August you're paler-than-pale. I, on the other hand, have been tanning for a few weeks, so I have skin cancer.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

If I ever get it, I won't be surprised.

 

[Christy]

Yes, you are. Even in August you're paler-than-pale. I, on the other hand, have been tanning for a few weeks, so I'm a nice golden.

It's because I don't subject my skin to the dangerous ultra-violet rays of the sun or tanning bed. I shall not turn 50 and look like an 85 year old leather hand bag.

I've never understood the concept that purposely cooking your own skin is found to be attractive. :shrug:

 

[Nickel]

If I ever get it, I won't be surprised.

I had a couple bad sunburns when I was younger (my fault). I've scared myself into being the sunblock queen.

 

[Nickel]

I've never understood the concept that purposely cooking your own skin is found to be attractive. :shrug:

Do you remember the Seinfeld episode where Kramer slathered himself in butter (I think) and started tanning on the roof and Newman imagined him as a big rotisserie chicken?

 

[Christy]

Do you remember the Seinfeld episode where Kramer slathered himself in butter (I think) and started tanning on the roof and Newman imagined him as a big rotisserie chicken?

I do. You know, I did that whole butter and tin foil thing as a teenager. It's amazing the stupid ass things you do to fit in as a kid. I also let the very same friend who talked me in to the butter and tin foil try to bleach my hair with clorox.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

I had a couple bad sunburns when I was younger (my fault). I've scared myself into being the sunblock queen.

I just can't stand wearing shorts (or skirts) with ashey-white skin. Ugh!

 

[vraiblonde]

L'Oreal Lash Architect 3D

I bought some on the advice of Cosmetic Cop (see link in previous post) and it works just as well as my Dior mascara, at less than half the cost. Big lush lashes, no clumping, no smearing, no flaking.

 

[vraiblonde]

bleach my hair with clorox.

Well? How'd it turn out?

Another consumer tip that has nothing to do with makeup:

I bought a new knife block at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Instead of slots for the knives, it has koosh-type material so you're not limited by slot size or number. And since it's koosh and not solid, you don't leave holes when you pull the knife out.

See pic below... it's pretty cool

 

[Christy]

Well? How'd it turn out?

Not good. I'm surprised it didn't melt my hair off. My hair felt like straw, and it didn't change a bit in color.

I would not recommend clorox as a hair lightener.

 

[morganj614]

It's because I don't subject my skin to the dangerous ultra-violet rays of the sun or tanning bed. I shall not turn 50 and look like an 85 year old leather hand bag.

I've never understood the concept that purposely cooking your own skin is found to be attractive. :shrug:

First the old lady hair and now this

 

[Nickel]

I just can't stand wearing shorts (or skirts) with ashey-white skin. Ugh!

I just use a self tanner in the summer to darken up a tad. My skin isn't ashy white, it's just fair. I'd look strange all bronzified.

 

[vraiblonde]

I would not recommend clorox as a hair lightener.

When I was in cosmetology school we used to do all kinds of fun experiments designed to show us what NOT to do to our patrons' hair. Clorox was one of them.

 

[pixiegirl]

A tan when it's still under 60 degrees outside most days!

My legs are pale but they ain't ashey!

 

[Chasey_Lane]

I just use a self tanner in the summer to darken up a tad. My skin isn't ashy white, it's just fair. I'd look strange all bronzified.

I use a self-tanner, too. It just doesn't do anything for me, though. I need something with a little more kick to it. I have a nice tan now - not dark, and I definitely don't look like it's the end of summer.

 

[vraiblonde]

Self-tanner question:

What brand do you guys use? And how do you apply it to your back in the places you can't reach?

I've been laying in the UltraBronze bed 3 times a week for 2 weeks now and have darkened barely at all. And that's expensive as hell for the little results I'm getting.

 

[Christy]

Self-tanner question:

What brand do you guys use? And how do you apply it to your back in the places you can't reach?

I've been laying in the UltraBronze bed 3 times a week for 2 weeks now and have darkened barely at all. And that's expensive as hell for the little results I'm getting.

The NO-AD cheap stuff actually works really well. It's the only thing I've ever used that makes it look like my tan is real. Everything else I've ever tried makes me look like a pumpkin.

 

[pixiegirl]

Self-tanner question:

What brand do you guys use? And how do you apply it to your back in the places you can't reach?

I've been laying in the UltraBronze bed 3 times a week for 2 weeks now and have darkened barely at all. And that's expensive as hell for the little results I'm getting.

I've used the BBW stuff in the blue bottle. I don't use it straight though; always use half tanner, half regular lotion. It's tinted so you can see where you're putting it and make sure you're applying it evenly.

 

[Christy]

Self-tanner question:
And how do you apply it to your back in the places you can't reach?

I make Steve do it. :shrug:

 

[Chasey_Lane]

The NO-AD cheap stuff actually works really well.

I tried that last year and didn't like it. I bought some Olay stuff this year and it sucks. That's why I've resorted to tanning the last few weeks. When the weather breaks, I want to be able to wear shorts w/out having white, scarey legs.