How vain are you?

Melissa –
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in California can transmit Bubonic Plague, Tularemia, and Leptospirosis to
humans. They can also carry Lyme-positive ticks, as well as flea-borne
diseases. They do have the ability to transmit Rabies through a bite, but they
usually die rapidly, before coming in contact with humans.

Can we please talk about makeup or nail polish again?

Ariom - the products sound wonderful!

A friend sent me a link to a new Obagi clinic opening up in Southern California, thinking I'd want to go. They have a great reputation, but several years ago, a Medical Esthetician sold me an entire line of their skincare, even after I told her how sensitive I am to preservatives.

Well, I broke out in a crusty, painful rash all over my face. I finally figured out it had to be the sulfates in several of the products. I'd spent nearly the mortgage on them, but I did get a refund.

Now, all I want on my face is something natural!

It will be interesting to hear how you like this new line.

Ariom, why do you say "it's a departure" for you when you are already open to her products? I tried a serum based product mid-winter this year and at first my skin responded well, but before I could let y'all about it, I found it to kind of build-up if you know what I mean. You use just a tiny, tiny bit of it but it still became too much. What I'd do is wash my face with a disposable cleansing pad and then while my face was still damp I'd put on the serum. I thought I was SO clever to not dry my face first, but "trap" the moisture with the serum. I mean, maybe it did do some good but I didn't become the "glowing" supermodel I expected!

I really like Isomers skincare. It did wonders for my skin even during chemo. 

oh ariom I hate the skinn line!  I may have an unfair bias though because I started using it immediately after starting AC. I really wanted to like it and I still love watching his shows. I had stopped using isomers for about 6 months when I started it, so my skin was already not in good shape. I think due to the chemo the smells of the two cleansers were just too much and I may never get over it. The orchid cream which everyone raves about was just greasy on me. I still use some of the color cosmetics that came with the kits but I have about $300 of skinn sitting in a box waiting for the yard sale. I immediately ordered the vitamin c line from isomers and my skin ot back in shape. I think I prefer the all in one line better though.  What I don't like about isomers is that they have so many lines. Also Manuela has been looking a little shabby to me the last several times I've seen her. Her vibrance is what sold me on my initial purchase. I will go back and try some of the skinn stuff again just to be sure before I get rid of it all. I was really disappointed in the foundations too but I have severe rosacea and need a lot if coverage. 

I totally loved that you mentioned dmitri, my TV sister!  Speaking of tv. I. Any live without Josie Moran argan oil as my moisturizer now. I was really skeptical of putting oil on my face.  But it is awesome. 

the big trend lately on the beauty shows are the at home laser hair removal devices. I am very tempted. Every time lately though, by the time I talk myself into the purchase, they are sold out. Tria is one that has been on a few times but I don't remember the name of the last one and it was a different technology. By the time the host was explaining what a great deal it was on how many pulse cartridges were included, it was gone. I was heading for my phone app at the time. Too late. I'm getting really cranky about my hair growth. Being in chemo for nearly a year spoiled me. I still has to shave my legs but more like twice a month. The Halaven must finally vacated my system during the last week because it is back to daily. And stubbly by evening. Boo. Has anyone tried these devices or have thoughts on safety?

no not the no no (lol). Although that one caught me eye first. It seems too complicated. These say they are the same technology used at the dr office for laser removal. They promise permanent removal with very little time investment. I've been seeing a regular commercial for the Tria lately. I see these on qvc. I wish I could remember the name of the last one I saw. It seemed the best. They are pricy. $300- $500. I heard the no no is $200. But of course the sell is that that is less than one professional treatment. 

on the NO NO hair removal system -- I have not used it or purchased myself but 2 of my friends did and they say it is not good and leaves stubble, and no permanent hair loss for either of them.   Both of them have not had chemo and the hair loss, so I do not know if that makes a difference.

hello ladies! Just a small note to let you know my hair is still too short to play with it. I did manage to dye it. I saw a few gray hairs and decided it was time to 'hide' my age, lol!

Also I spent tons of money on Skinceuticals.  That stuff wasn't cheap!  I even wrote my own beauty blog called "Smart Beauty over 30"  LOL.  Funny how mortality scares change priorities.  

Ha ha Blessings, you said it so much better than I did! LOL

hmm menopause, where can I purchase that? Lol

While waiting forever in the BS office today I decided to go ahead and color my hair since I know I'll have for at least another couple of months. I spent $42 on hair products at cvs. Hopefully one of them will be the "one" that can tame this mess. 10 minutes left on the timer and will see how the color takes. If it's awful I can always wear a wig!

that's funny ariom. I am terrible at taking things back. Even when I intend to, I'll hang the bag on the front door knob so I will remember and it becomes a permanent fixture until cleaning for a party. And that is pre chemo brain. I always have lots of things with tags still on for yard sales. 

I got chemopause too, twice. I guess that could count as store bought menopause maybe. Lol. Hair is back but no periods still. Oh the injustice. 

Seleeeeeeeeeeeeeena, I live about 10 minutes away from a Tanger outlet in Cookstown! Didn't you know that is now Tanger at the 400 and 89? It's expanding to 40 more stores, too!!!!!

Had a laugh when I finally remembered to look at what brand my serum was (drumroll please.....).....Oil of OLay!!! hehehehehehe I guess it's just a trust factor, as well as a financial decision. That brand has done so well for me for so long I bit the bullet and drank the KoolAid.

As for taking things back, my DD is the QUEEN of that!!! It really helps when impulse buying. She has NO shame! I've begun to be more like that as I believe companies have to know when we're not pleased or they'll just keep making the same old crap. Haven't had the nerve to return the "wrong colour" of lipstick, though. Seriously, that's MY fault isn't it?

As for department store returns, I saw a lady try to return an electric kettle that had the coil marks from her stove burned right into the bottom plastic! She said it didn't work anymore...no shit! And another time I had a friend tell me that a couple came in to return some sexy-ish lingerie and there was obvious clitty-litter on them and the couple just stood there as if demanding someone to say something....how gross!!!!!!