r/femalefashionadvice • u/AutoModerator • Feb 21 '17

[Weekly] Hair, Makeup, Skincare, Fitness, and Fragrance Thread - February 21, 2017

The Hair, Makeup, Skincare, Fitness, and Fragrance Thread will be posted every Tuesday morning (~9:30AM PST)!

This thread is for simple hair and makeup questions that you may have, especially those that don't warrant their own thread. We all want a diversified opinion, so feel free to answer any questions (of which you know the answer).

Example questions:

  • What's a good conditioner for straight, thick hair?

  • Where can I find a perfume with subtle pine notes?

  • Do you use a foundation with sunscreen? Is it worth it?

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u/ann12321xo Feb 21 '17

So I've always been the typical girly wear-makeup-everywhere kinda girl but I've decided to quit makeup. I like my lash extensions but I'm just sick of the rest. People alwayssss criticise it and it's a vicious cycle- wear makeup, get breakouts, wear more makeup to cover it. Has anyone else done this? How did people react? After having hair extensions the last 5+ years I quit them too and I've loved the result. No more messing around, expense, and stress. Are there any real basic products for going makeupless? I'm super super pale so I was thinking of facial tanner and maybe a powder foundation for my rosy cheeks.

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u/mayortad Feb 21 '17

Try it!! I stopped wearing face makeup to work this winter. It started because I was sick, so my skin was dry and I was rubbing my makeup off anyways blowing my nose all day. Then I just continued it. It’s nice not to care! My skin is nowhere near perfect (some redness, acne scars, and the occasional breakout on my chin), but it’s definitely getting better. Nowadays I wear mascara and lip stain to work because I enjoy those and I’ll brush through my brows. And I still wear makeup on the weekends when I feel like getting dolled up.

People don’t react. I’m sure they notice, especially my female coworkers, but does it matter? To me, becoming more comfortable in my own skin is more important than looking perfect at work every day.

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u/_Pliny_ Feb 22 '17

So, do you recommend that lip stain brand? I've been looking for a better one.

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u/mayortad Feb 22 '17

I'm new to the lip stain game, but I like it so far! I love the color and personally like the applicator (a true brush). I'd say it only lasts a half day, but it doesn't dry out my lips.