The Cosmetics/Beauty Thread

[Figgy1]

I've been looking at the Advent calendars for this year not that I'm going to get one but so far not much has caught my eye and the reviews are mostly meh. Sephora brand as usual gets totally panned not in a good way The best one I've seen is Which I would get if I didn't already have that exact quad, putty primer, setting spray and brush not to mention I don't need a new sponge or eyelash curler and the glitter color wouldn't be my first choice. All in all it's a well thought out and carefully curated collection of products IMHO If anybody sees a good calendar please let me know. It's more out of curiosity this year but you never know

 

[Figgy1]

@StarWarsGirl

 

[MinnieM123]

Anyone have any experience with Argan oil spritz for hair? Last year, my hairdresser gave me a little sample of it, and I guess it's supposed to make hair shine. I only tried it once at home, and didn't notice any difference, but maybe I didn't use enough. The name on the sample was Pravada.

 

[Figgy1]

Anyone have any experience with Argan oil spritz for hair? Last year, my hairdresser gave me a little sample of it, and I guess it's supposed to make hair shine. I only tried it once at home, and didn't notice any difference, but maybe I didn't use enough. The name on the sample was Pravada.

Not that one. Word of caution there's a fine line between enough using hair oil and needing to wash your hair again Don't ask

 

[MinnieM123]

Not that one. Word of caution there's a fine line between enough using hair oil and needing to wash your hair again Don't ask

Seriously, I was also wondering if something like olive oil in a spritz bottle, might have the same benefit as the more expensive, Argan oil, for hair? (Like I mentioned, I really didn't see any difference to begin with, but again, I wasn't sure how much to use.)

 

[Figgy1]

Seriously, I was also wondering if something like olive oil in a spritz bottle, might have the same benefit as the more expensive, Argan oil, for hair? (Like I mentioned, I really didn't see any difference to begin with, but again, I wasn't sure how much to use.)

I think straight olive oil would be too heavy. This may help you find a cheaper homemade mix .

 

[MinnieM123]

I think straight olive oil would be too heavy. This may help you find a cheaper homemade mix .

That was interesting. It was a lot more effort and ingredients than I'd deal with, but it did illustrate an important fact -- it lined up with your comment about just using one oil (olive), as it would be too heavy. She essentially thinned down the (final) mixture by using multiple items of varying density. Gotta give her credit--I don't know how people come up with these ideas.

Not really related to the above, but I just remembered that years ago, my mother used Hellmann's mayonnaise in her hair (overnight/wrapped in a towel), for a deep conditioner, about once a month. As a kid, I was skeeved at the idea of mayo in hair ; but actually, when she washed it out the next morning, her hair came out soft and shiny!

 

[Figgy1]

That was interesting. It was a lot more effort and ingredients than I'd deal with, but it did illustrate an important fact -- it lined up with your comment about just using one oil (olive), as it would be too heavy. She essentially thinned down the (final) mixture by using multiple items of varying density. Gotta give her credit--I don't know how people come up with these ideas.

Not really related to the above, but I just remembered that years ago, my mother used Hellmann's mayonnaise in her hair (overnight/wrapped in a towel), for a deep conditioner, about once a month. As a kid, I was skeeved at the idea of mayo in hair ; but actually, when she washed it out the next morning, her hair came out soft and shiny!

Homemade mayo would be even better no fillers or preservatives

 

[MinnieM123]

Homemade mayo would be even better no fillers or preservatives

Thanks, but that's not happening either. Think I'll just stick with dry hair, and call it a day.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

@StarWarsGirl

I'll have to watch that later. Maybe I should also listen to the Wicked cast recording today. Maybe then I wouldn't be dreaming in Hamilton songs.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Anyone have any experience with Argan oil spritz for hair? Last year, my hairdresser gave me a little sample of it, and I guess it's supposed to make hair shine. I only tried it once at home, and didn't notice any difference, but maybe I didn't use enough. The name on the sample was Pravada.

Ah yes I have a different brand of it.


I really only use it if I've done a blowout or used a flat iron. Like Figgy said, a little goes a long way. I usually spray it on my hands and then apply it on my hair.

If my hair's curling already or it's humid out, I don't use it. I have more heavy duty stuff for that.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Not that one. Word of caution there's a fine line between enough using hair oil and needing to wash your hair again Don't ask

Dry shampoo corrects a lot of ooppsies.

 

[Figgy1]

I'll have to watch that later. Maybe I should also listen to the Wicked cast recording today. Maybe then I wouldn't be dreaming in Hamilton songs.

You'll still be dreaming in Hamilton

 

[Figgy1]

Dry shampoo corrects a lot of ooppsies.

Fixing the oopsies isn't the problem, finding a GF one that doesn't leave a white cast is

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Fixing the oopsies isn't the problem, finding a GF one that doesn't leave a white cast is

This one? It says it uses rice. It barely leaves anything, but a cool blow dry and a brush will get out anything you miss.





Edit: ugh sorry, I checked their website and it has gluten.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

@figmentfan423 What about this one? I've used their products before and liked them (not their dry shampoo; I like my Batiste and I don't have to be gluten free)

Dry Shampoo

Our Revitalizing Dry Shampoo is perfect for quickly cleansing and refreshing our locks between washes. It works super fast to soak up oil, sweat, and residue.

www.sunbum.com

 

[Figgy1]

@figmentfan423 What about this one? I've used their products before and liked them (not their dry shampoo; I like my Batiste and I don't have to be gluten free)

Dry Shampoo

Our Revitalizing Dry Shampoo is perfect for quickly cleansing and refreshing our locks between washes. It works super fast to soak up oil, sweat, and residue.

www.sunbum.com

THNX I'll keep it in mind. It has mixed reviews on Ulta

 

[Figgy1]

This one? It says it uses rice. It barely leaves anything, but a cool blow dry and a brush will get out anything you miss.

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Edit: ugh sorry, I checked their website and it has gluten.

t's not fun finding cosmetics when you have allergies

 

[StarWarsGirl]

t's not fun finding cosmetics when you have allergies

Yeah, I know that; you find almonds in random stuff (although it's usually marked) and I can't have anything from Basin pretty much or anything scented, but I never thought about having to worry about gluten in dry shampoo.

 

[Figgy1]

Yeah, I know that; you find almonds in random stuff (although it's usually marked) and I can't have anything from Basin pretty much or anything scented, but I never thought about having to worry about gluten in dry shampoo.

That stinks. At least there's a few things I can get from Basin and their employees bring out the ingredient book if you say you have allergies