Cosmetic things that worked for me - sharing girly stuff

I have been using concealer under my eyes for as long as I can remember because I naturally have pale skin and undereye circles that are very apparent.  I have used concealer there since before my 20's so it's just an everyday thing for me.  I can count on one hand the times I went out in public without it, and if I didn't I would look a lot worse than tired.  I think that I will just try to go with the mindset of keeping the outside, and more importantly, the inside of me as healthy as I can.  I'm all for "older" women wearing clothes that show off their figures, it just looks better when they do it tastefully.  It's a little sad when someone is trying too hard, if ya know what I mean.

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my daughter (12) has been using my coconut oil.. i can tell because she leaves the lid off of the jar.  I think she puts it on her eyelashes.  She doesn't really need any moisterizer but it must have been mentioned in 'Seventeen Mag' because that is her bible.  maybe she puts it on her nailbeds.

Lago-

Ditto that. I'm sure you looked pretty darn great next to a lot of them. I feel sorry for the young gals wearing the fashions that are meant for perfect figures..... and they are just trying to stay hip and in style, though it's all unflattering.... I'm a firm believer in having clothes reveal just enough, but not too much, if you know what I mean? I know I wore some skimpy clothing when I was in my 20s, but I sure saw a whole lot of super vulgar stuff when I was in Vegas last week.

Meh, it was Vegas, so anything goes there, I guess.

OK..I bought some coconut oil. Tell me I won't be able to recognize myself in 30 days! Yes? Has someone had a really good 'big smile' moment from it? (get your mind out of the gutter):)

Vicky - every LGFB class is a little different, and the goodie bag is dependant upon what's been donated.  I did get some nice skin care products in my bag.

so yesterday, my DD (12) had a couple of her friends over.. they all have budding bosoms and tummies and are beginning to reveal hips.. they dress in short shorts, rather scantily.  So I go into MY bathroom.  There are two side by side sinks and a mirror across the wall.  Three tweens with longish blond hair have four devices plugged into the wall.  They have a huge floor fan blowing air into the bathroom..  and then they left.... onto the mixer they would be attending. 

I didn't even bother to yell at them to pick up the bathroom because i knew my husband would do it.  .... there was makeup everywhere.    Sure enough I hear "Klara!!!!!! what is this mess? - you get in here".    The only bad thing is that 3 strange little girls were using my brushes and stuff.  Lucky for them i am not germ fragile at the moment.    Where is the camera.. i did take a few pics.  One of the girls competes and wins beauty pagents.  It must be a hometown thing, because she is pretty average looking altho if I were her mom I would say she has gorgeous eyes, and she does.

barbe, L'Oreal, Estee Lauder, and Proctor & Gamble, and Unilever all test cosmetic items on animals.  I personally won't use anything cosmetic items made by any of those brands, or any brands owned by them (like Herbal Essences, Olay, Aussie, Redken, Garnier, Maybelline, Clairol, CoverGirl, Suave, The Body Shop, MAC, Clinique, NARS, etc.).  L'Oreal and P&G are actually two of the biggest offenders, I stay far far away from them.

I wouldn't mind so much the technique help, and would put up with using whatever products they had while I was there, but I really don't want to offend them by not taking the bags of product.  I know it's all donated and can vary.  I'll just skip it.

Yep, artsee, my mind went there too!!

Cotton, you could give your stuff away to friends, it's nice stuff. You deserve the day of pampering....

I think you can learn a thing or two from the LBFB class.  It was helpful to me to learn some tricks for disguising the "chemo look".  As far as the cosmetics they gave us...I was appalled that they would give these products to cancer patients.  (The products are all donated, but still...they are NOT safe!) The list of ingredients are atrocious...(mine ended up in the trash can after I got home.)  Not only are they dangerous products, but you end up with colors you may or may not like...you do not get to choose the colors.  Like I said there were some very good tips and hints for make-up during chemo.  They did a very good job of explaining how to prevent contamination of your make up products. (Very important especially during chemo.)  I think they mean well, but maybe they need some serious education on "poisons/carcinogens" product ingredients".

Cottontail, the other bonus to the LBFB class was that they had wigs and scarves to give out.  They also taught us how to make/tie a turban.  It only last a 1 1/2 - 2 hours and it is free.  Hope you get to go and that you take away something beneficial from it.

Fluff… but it's mean. Granted I can image what they are saying about me!