(Part 2) Top products from r/muacjdiscussion

Omg I totally forgot about this until just now, but Bobbi Brown had an intro-to-makeup book for teens out when I was younger and it was like the bible for whatever the 90s/00s version of a Glossier girl was. I mean...

> It takes the mystery out of all those confusing rituals so that you can figure out how to feel happier and more relaxed about your looks. You'll look your prettiest!

Tbh I'm a pretty big fan of Glossier, but I like Bobbi Brown as well for a lot of the same reasons - understated packaging, easy to use products (both brands make frequent appearances in my travel makeup bag since they can be applied with my fingers), and obviously the colors and finishes lend themselves towards the natural/"cool girl" look which falls in line with my own aesthetic.

Ok, when I was a late teen I was gifted a book Colour Me Beautiful now it's older, but I found it really helpful when figuring out my 'colours', those that suit me the best. It categorizes you into one of four 'seasons', Autumn and Spring are your warm seasons and Summer/Winter are your cool undertone seasons. It was the answer to why pure white and most links looked terrible on me as a colour, I was choosing the wrong tone of pinks and a slightly off-whites and more salmon colours look so much better.

It takes some time and experimenting with clothes/colours to find your season (note, there is a colour me beautiful website but it only asks 2 questions which isn't enough to figure it out). Though they do sell swatch wheels and recommendations for products once you know what season you are.

With this info, you can wear just about any colour, you just need to find the right tone :)

I feel like an "outlier" here in that I don't really have an HG anything. I have products that I like in all categories, but I feel like there are tons of options that work for me.

As for the body wash thing, you might consider one of the Aveeno fragrance free body washes. I use this one in the winter when my skin is really dry and itchy and it always works well for me.

What acrylic organizers do you guys use?

[This style](Ikee Design Acrylic Jewelry & Cosmetic Storage Display Boxes Two Pieces Set. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUJEWDE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.7xzxbZ3VMG4M) is prevalent, but I'm looking for one with sleeker handles/openings (something not as ornamental, just a simple shape like the MUJI openings or a spherical knob). Bonus points if the organizer is about 9.5 inches long and not over $30

Nothing to 'cure' them, but a great ridge filler is https://www.amazon.com/Nailtek-Foundation-Ridge-Filling-Nail-Strengthener/dp/B0002DLEJG

Cleansing oil recommendation: The Face Shop's Rice Water Bright. It smells lovely and feels like silk on your skin!

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I got these sponges the other day and they are SO FREAKING GOOD!!! I wanted to try the Missa ones but didn't want to buy enough to get free shipping.

You should read this book :) it's quite neurotic but has lots of good tidbits in it about letting things go.

There's still one left on Amazon :) http://www.amazon.com/REVLON-Colorburst-Butter-0-09-Ounce/dp/B006GQCMJO

I don't have any academic fandom stuff sadly. This is one of the first times I've read about fandom being studied in an academic context. I think the closest I can reccomend is the book The Caped Crusade. The author uses Batman as a spring board to look at our fandom culture overall and it's fascinating.

I do know if you hang around enough, you do get interesting discussion on Twitter, Tumblr, and even Facebook sometimes.

Also apparently there's an actual Wiccapedia book, haha!

https://www.amazon.com/Intrinsics-Large-Silken-Wipes-Fibers/dp/B00011QUPW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=desiperkinsll-20&linkId=47f9df0c9fd645ce78d88c507b9e31ce


They make silk ones. Of course. Much priceier. They also make reusable cotton rounds if that helps at all.

I got a sample of the Christophe Robin sea salt scrub in my Sephora Play box and like it. I've heard good things about the Phyto but not tried it. However, I prefer to use the Regenpure DR shampoo at least once a week and just use my fingers to scrub or use a little scalp scrubber no matter what shampoo I'm using.

The Face Shop Cleansing Oil

Ulta stopped carrying the Burt's Bees cleansing oil, so I was looking for a replacement. I like the Face Shop one. It's cheaper and doesn't leave a residue or film after activating it with water. It also leaves your face feeling silky.

I found out about Soft Claws like six months ago and life has never been better, dude.

I've used this spray in the past to keep makeup in place. I believe I was just drawing on card stock at the time.

I don't think you've wandered too far at all. Here you go.

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nope, these are the sponges! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F36JEXE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It all comes from this book, Generations, published 1994.

The did a study on US generations from the 16th century.

Here's a wiki page.

Relevant to this sub (my assumption):

• Generation X1, Nomad -1961–1981
  
• Millennials (Generation Y) 1982–2004Unraveling:
  
• Homeland Generation (Generation Z)-2005–present

Also, I remove my makeup with either a remover oil or balm & a round little eraser pad/cloth. Something akin to this: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Remover-Reusable-Microfiber-instruction/dp/B07VR99SH1/ref=asc_df_B07VR99SH1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385487221857&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3452865799896789368&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033279&hvtargid=pla-828040917819&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=78922727416&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385487221857&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3452865799896789368&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033279&hvtargid=pla-828040917819

I have one of those jars of nail polish remover like this where you just stick your finger in to remove the polish, since it reduces the heavy scent that causes migraines for some people that I live with. Problem is...how do you know when to replace it? I've been using my current one about once a week since I got it in August, and I haven't encountered any problems yet, but I want to know if there's anything I should be looking out for.

It's a life goal haha. One day when I'm retired and just spending all my time getting paid to fly around the world judging cat shows, I'm going to write a niche pop history book about The History of the Cat Lady. It will have pictures of old-timey cat shows and all the weird cat emphemera I can find haha. In the meanwhile, one of my dog show friends just bought this book - The Invention of the Modern Dog. I'm awaiting reviews; I've heard that the conclusion comes down a bit harsh on the fancy, but then contemporary dog politics is as fraught and bizarre as in the 19th century.

This shit right here changed my makeup storage game! I put all primers, foundations, sunscreen, brow products, cream shadows, sponges, some brushes and lip products, cream chubby stick products, mini perfumes, etc. on this and I love how convenient it is!


For my powders I store them in an empty q-tip rectangle packaging lol it's the perfect size for powder products! I also have this thing but the drawers bug me so I mostly just put samples and things I don't use often into it. I do keep my lipsticks and eyeliners in the top part though. Everything else just lives in the main drawer of my vanity (concealers, single shadows, color correctors, mascara, etc). My palettes are put into a letter organizer which isn't too exciting either

Thanks! I'll check it out. I have used a DIY mix of water and glycerin before, which worked just the same, but it went bad after a few weeks (moldy... ew). I have heard that this achieves the same results, so I plan on trying that next otherwise.