Your tips on how to look more Groomed, Glamorous or Polished #5

[IdeletedbutI'mbackagain]

I hope we are all happy with our new bras!!!

 

[Mamacita]

Thanks all for recommendations!! In terms of applying I kinda do it in a similar way to this video

 

[HaloGirl]

New thread right here. Please continue the great tips.

New thread for more great tips.
Thread 1: https://tattle.life/threads/your-tips-on-how-to-look-more-groomed-glamorous-or-polished.21703/

Thread 2: https://tattle.life/threads/your-tips-on-how-to-look-more-groomed-glamorous-or-polished-2.31667

Thread 3: https://tattle.life/threads/your-tips-on-how-to-look-more-groomed-glamorous-or-polished-3.34011/

Thread 4: https://tattle.life/threads/your-tips-on-how-to-look-more-groomed-glamorous-or-polished-4.35885/

 

[Spider12]

I had a hydra facial a couple of months ago. My skin felt lovely afterwards but it felt very expensive for what it was (I’ve had general facials that felt like it did similar). Although I don’t know if Id have had more and whether that would have made a bigger impact over time. I ended up having Botox for the first time instead (three weeks ago) and omg that has completely transformed my skin. I wasn’t expecting to love it as much as I do.

 

[mindlessness]

There has been a public service campaign for years in Australia with the line 'Tanning is skin cells in trauma' which always plays in my head whenever I consider getting a real tan Basically their message is that even if you don't burn your skin is still getting damaged, https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/preve...and-skin-cancer/important-facts-about-tanning

I go with the fake-tan route and keep up the 50+. To lessen the chance of skin cancer but also to prevent premature aging generally.

 

[IdeletedbutI'mbackagain]

I do a full body/haircare session on Sunday evenings (partly to distract myself from Sunday Scaries) and am really looking forward to it today! I recently bought one of the Turkish mitts recommended on here and wanna see how much dead skin gets sloughed off

Here's my list for later:
- paint toenails, maybe fingernails if I'm feeling it
- shower: exfoliate with my new mitt, hair mask, full shave (the whole leg; don't have time in the week)
- epilate arms
- cover myself from the neck down in Nivea Soft (I have sensitive skin and never react to this)
- dermaplane lower half of face (I just discovered this last week and regret not doing it sooner! Amazing results!!!)
- time for The Ordinary (this is every night though): Marine Hyaluronics, followed by Niacinamide 10% Zinc 1%, followed by Multi-Peptide Eye Serum and one of the many eye creams I've accumlated
- Clinique Moisture Surge on top of that (spenny but I buy 2 gift sets when they're on offer and they last me a year or so)
- spray a little Twilight by Lush over the bed before getting into it. I wash my bedding every Sunday morning so I 1)get out of it and 2)have a clean bed to look forward to before getting back to work on Monday

It varies, I might throw a facemask in or tint my eyebrows, but the above applies every Sunday evening. Do any of you have a Sunday pamper sesh to distract from Monday morning?

Wow, no I don't but you make me wish I did!!!

 

[Tanne1999]

Apologies if it’s already been said, but I’ve been suffering with a really dry, flaky scalp. Tried absolutely everything and was on the verge of shaving my hair off… until I discovered the simple shampoo and conditioner. Not a single flake since I started using it two weeks ago!

 

[Blond3g1rl]

Cup sizes have basically been fetished by men. Anything over a D is seen as massive and porn star sized when it really isn’t.

 

[Wifo1976]

Hello new to this lovely thread apologies if these have been been mentioned before!

does anyone use Revitalash? I’ve used it for about 3 years now and it’s amazing! I wait until Black Friday deals to buy it but interested if the alternatives are better . definitely going to do my left eye first tonight

also regarding hair - highly recommend a silk hair wrap to wear to bed, makes an unbelievable difference to the look and feel of your hair, especially if it’s frizzy and curly. It’s a passion killer but worth it

 

[goosecat]

I do a full body/haircare session on Sunday evenings (partly to distract myself from Sunday Scaries) and am really looking forward to it today! I recently bought one of the Turkish mitts recommended on here and wanna see how much dead skin gets sloughed off

Here's my list for later:
- paint toenails, maybe fingernails if I'm feeling it
- shower: exfoliate with my new mitt, hair mask, full shave (the whole leg; don't have time in the week)
- epilate arms
- cover myself from the neck down in Nivea Soft (I have sensitive skin and never react to this)
- dermaplane lower half of face (I just discovered this last week and regret not doing it sooner! Amazing results!!!)
- time for The Ordinary (this is every night though): Marine Hyaluronics, followed by Niacinamide 10% Zinc 1%, followed by Multi-Peptide Eye Serum and one of the many eye creams I've accumlated
- Clinique Moisture Surge on top of that (spenny but I buy 2 gift sets when they're on offer and they last me a year or so)
- spray a little Twilight by Lush over the bed before getting into it. I wash my bedding every Sunday morning so I 1)get out of it and 2)have a clean bed to look forward to before getting back to work on Monday

It varies, I might throw a facemask in or tint my eyebrows, but the above applies every Sunday evening. Do any of you have a Sunday pamper sesh to distract from Monday morning?

Mine isn’t usually on a Sunday (shift work!) but mine is;
Get hair wet and apply mask for an hour
Bath- shave legs (I have laser on my underarm and Brazilian), wash hair, scrub old tan off
Take all ear piercings out to give them a clean
Dye and laminate brows once a month
Tattilashes take off and new application
Dermaplane once a month or so
Apply The Ordinary products
Apply Skin & Me
Moisturise face with Skin Food
Exfoliate lips with Lush scrub, apply lip oil
Facial tanning drops
Fake tan body
Teeth whitening strips if I have any
Dry, straighten and apply oil to hair and colour wow spray- takes an age to dry as I have 24 inch extensions!

 

[ItsMeMartha]

Home from hydrafacial and micro needling.
I enjoyed the hydrafacial, after a week at the gym and recent long haul flight my skin was pretty congested and dry in some areas. The physician who does my micro needling recommended it as a way to really clean and hydrate my skin to enhance the micro results.
Will see how my skin looks in the morning, currently I’m red and blotchy, like a strawberry.
The clinic I go to has really good offers, I only ever buy sessions in packages to keep the cost down

 

[mindlessness]

Can I ask do people make an effort with clothes every day? I wish I could but always find myself in leggings and jumpers and just look frumpy

Repeating what others have said but I think you can definitely amp up your everyday clothes without it being too much of an effort. Maybe a smarter sneaker or a new-to-you vintage sweatshirt or knit jumper or replacing your old white tee with a new crisp one? Little things like that. I like the idea of maybe just putting a bit of jewellery on too.

I also think even comfy clothes can look more 'effort' like if you are a bit groomed with hair and makeup. I like to have some easy hairstyles for those can't be bothered days. Normally either a pony with a hair ribbon or a french braid. With makeup I have my bare essentials too: tinted moisturiser or skin tint, brow gel, mascara, cream blush for lips and cheeks, a sweep of a glowy bronzer. Also find getting my lashes tinted/lifted and my browns shaped and tinted does a wonder for my face even if I don't have any other makeup on.

Edited to add: I also have plenty of days I do nothing at all.

 

[altgirl]

I’m 34 this year and feel like I’m stuck in my early 20s with style and skincare/ makeup. I want to be more put together so I feel more confident and actually look my age. I read this thread daily but get so overwhelmed of where to begin.
Style wise I’m 5ft 8 size 12/14 pear or hourglass (trying to lose weight). Any advice for someone who is totally lost?

 

[clare999]

Can I ask … is there anyone here who does hair and makeup every day? I wish I could be like that and really admire people that do as you feel so much better for it when you’ve made the effort ! Can anyone share their routine ? I love hearing about people’s beauty /morning routines

 

[regularvoltaire]

Morning Tattlers,
Feeling like an absolute potato - really struggle with the school holidays and having zero routine! So want to treat myself - I suffer with dry skin and when I apply my makeup, I get dry patches - someone said I would be best off using cream products? So... could I have you best cream product suggestions... Bronzer & Blush! I have olive skin, so colour names or codes would be a bonus!

hiya, I wouldstart with treating the dry skin. Basically, most dry skin, especially olive skin at the end of winter (fellow sufferer here!) needs to have gentle exfoliation to slough off the dead skin cells and help the skin regenerate.

i would recommend a good oil based double cleanse, followed with a gentle glycolic like pixie glow tonic, (start a couple of nights a week and build up to every night), then end with a gorgeous rich moisturiser, I use claudalie resveratrol which is so lovely.

Once your skin is nice and moisturised, your makeup will sit well on top, but I would also recommend using a tinted moisturiser then a creamy concealer (Mac Studio fix liquid concealer is nice) with a glowy powder to set, such as Bobbi brown luminous powder (use a light touch with a big brush rather than a pad). As long as the blush/bronzer/highlight is decent quality, then powder is fine, but if using creams, then apply BEFORE powder.

here endeth the lesson

xxx
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Hi guys, been lurking on this thread for a while and I have been loving the advice. I’ve been a SAHM for the past 3ish years and went back to work just after Christmas. I’ve actually really enjoyed it and managed to get myself a bit of a social life in those 4 months there’s two nights out coming up this month and I’m dreading them. I’ve not really worn makeup for the best of over 4 years since I was pregnant let alone go on a full blown night out

Has anyone got any tips for nice easy make up tips? I don’t even really have any makeup as all I wear is a bit of mascara and concealer. Does anyone have any cheap make up recommendations also? Thank you so much. Just want to look half presentable for my nights out rather than looking like Ive been dragged through a hedge backwards like i usually do!

a great thing to do would be to visit a couple of makeup counters. They will give you some great tips and show you colours etc and how to apply.

the most important thing is to ENJOY THE BLOODY NIGHTS OUT x

 

[mindlessness]

Does anyone use tropic skincare, Espa skincare or beauty pie skincare? Narrowed it down to these three just not sure which brand to go for. Just about run out of my usual skincare stuff and want to switch it all up as I feel like it’s not really doing much for me!

Rather than go all in on one brand I'd recommended switching over to new products one thing at a time so you know what works and what doesn't (and catch if a product irritates or whatever).

I wouldn't personally buy Tropic as I dislike MLMs. I know some tattlers have had luck with Beauty Pie products, but the subscription model seems annoying to me.

 

[ItsMeMartha]

Has anyone had a hydrafacial? I’d quite like one. Do you really need to have them regularly?!! I don’t think I could afford it

i have one booked on Sunday, followed by micro needling. I’ll update afterwards

 

[Durhamlass]

Ladies, I'm curious about how your bra should look across the back. I always felt conscious when I see a bit of back fat at the back. Should it dig in or bit or would that mean the band is too small? Is it normal to be able to see the bra mark through a tight fitted top?
I've always worn 34dd, tried 32dd once and they felt fat too tight. I've recently bought a 36d to wear with a seamless top. I'm a size 10/12 in tops depending on the brand/style of top!

A band being too tight can often be a sign that it’s actually the cup that’s too small and breast tissue is migrating as there is no where else for it to go. Same as back fat, it’s often breast tissue. With a correctly fitting bra this will all be contained and give you much smoother lines

 

[Scorpihoe]

Just placed a little order on space nk, this is what I got I’ve already tried the mini drunk elephant glycolic night serum, I’ve purchased the full one but I like the mini for travel as well

 

[LennonRoad]

Revolution do a dupe…they always do a dupe. Tried one. Just like coloured Vaseline - think Rosy Lips for cheeks and lips. Try one of those before committing to JR.

All the comments said ‘ thick face grease that doesnt spread” 🥹