Looking for tips and tricks to come up with a skin care regimen for myself (31, F, with a beautiful baby). My goal is to get a glowing healthy skin in 3 months. The idea is to inculcate good habits, and hopefully some of them will stick for life. Any suggestions, beautiful men and women? Diet suggestions welcome, work out suggestions welcome, beauty tips welcome... basically all suggestions welcome :)
You could also just share your inspiring story and that will keep me motivated enough ;-)
Thank you!!
posted by Spice_and_Ice
on May 21, 2013 -
27 answers
Lipstick-wearers of MetaFilter, please recommend the longest-lasting lippy you know of.
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posted by elizeh
on Mar 27, 2013 -
29 answers
I love bath stuff (fizzies, melts, bubbles) & lotions & scented oils. I'm looking for small or independent sellers so I can discover more great stuff!
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posted by pointystick
on Feb 28, 2013 -
27 answers
I was wondering if there is any scientific basis to the idea that using moisturizer improves the texture of skin to the point that it prevents aging. My thoughts are that if moisturizer did what it claimed to do, no one would ever need an acid peel or botox. Does spreading emollient on your face actually really do anything apart from line the pockets of cosmetics companies?
posted by abbagoochie
on Feb 25, 2013 -
23 answers
I think I have a problem with self esteem. Objectively, I know that I am a physically attractive person. This has been confirmed by plenty of people throughout my life. I want more than anything to be told by my husband that I am beautiful in certain ways, but he can't or won't. I don't want to need something from him that he is unable to give. How can I either stop focusing on this, or learn how to validate myself without his input?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2013 -
33 answers
I'm a 25-year-old female with thick, dark curly hair. Every now and then I see a single gray hair making its way through. I hadn't seen any for awhile, then tonight I noticed a silvery strand near my temple. Is this normal?
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posted by thank you silence
on Jan 16, 2013 -
60 answers
I hate being photographed and avoid mirrors because of emotional abuse in the past. How can I overcome this, and how can I make sure I don't give my kids messed up ideas?
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posted by 5_buck_sock_pup
on Nov 19, 2012 -
19 answers
Recently I came to the realisation that I am a really plain, unattractive woman. There have been signs for a while, but I only recently put them all together and the realisation hit me - I"m ugly! How do I deal?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 14, 2012 -
66 answers
I want to start taking good care of my skin now, but I don't know where to start with all these serums and toners and moisturizers and creams...what are the basic products I need to establish a good routine?
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posted by vanitas
on Oct 10, 2012 -
32 answers
Attention all gracefully aging/aged people: what practical beauty/fashion/makeup/skincare/LIFE tips can you offer me, a 20 year old woman, who also wants to age beautifully (Inside and Out?)
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posted by rhythm_queen
on Sep 30, 2012 -
47 answers
My beloved stylist has left the city. I am looking for recommendations for a Portland, OR stylist who can cut my thick, coarse, wavy, shoulder-length hair.
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posted by nanook
on Sep 11, 2012 -
4 answers
Ladies: have you ever been targeted/harassed/insulted by others, particularly women, for being
too sexy or attractive? Have you witnessed such a thing? Naive as I feel for asking this... does that sort of thing actually happen in the real world and not just on TV? More inside, forgive me if I'm being horribly inarticulate...
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posted by scaryblackdeath
on Sep 6, 2012 -
75 answers
How do I stop from feeling like I am a fraud (because I have a lot of flaws) when people tell me I'm physically beautiful? This insecurity in my looks/my reaction to compliments is affecting my life in a lot of ways. I'd appreciate any and all advice on how to deal with this!
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posted by rhythm_queen
on Aug 30, 2012 -
67 answers
Super last minute plea for help: I am going out for a super fancy pants dinner
tomorrow night with my partner. The problem is that it is going to be hot as hell and I'm a person who sweats a fair bit. Help me save my hair, makeup and keep the back of my dress from getting soaked with sweat. Please... I beg of you... For once I want to end the date as pretty and put together as I was when the date started. :(
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posted by PuppetMcSockerson
on Aug 28, 2012 -
48 answers
Does the podcast equivalent of
bella sugar or the
beauty section of xo jane exist? I'm looking for lighthearted, fun, podcasts about beauty, makeup, hair, nail polish, etc. Especially for ones with a focus on cheaper budget/diy/drugstore/natural& organic beauty things. I don't mind hearing about some expensive stuff, but if the entire pocast is just shilling really expensive brand name stuff I'm not interested.
posted by skjønn
on Aug 19, 2012 -
1 answer
I'm a 22-year-old lesbian. I have never made any effort to look hot, but suddenly I want to, and it's raising some serious identity issues for me.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2012 -
65 answers
My wife wants our daughter to have a makeover party for her 8th birthday. Manicures, pedicures, hair-styling and all that. Am I being overly-sensitive in thinking it's a bad idea?
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posted by ColdChef
on Jun 13, 2012 -
97 answers
I am just terrible at being a lady. All the usual Beauty Stuff, stuff that it seems like everyone else was either born knowing or learned as teenagers, is a giant mystery to me. I need, like, a checklist or something for being a presentable-looking grownup.
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posted by peachfuzz
on Jun 13, 2012 -
59 answers
“You’re gonna like the way you look… I guarantee it..." My long term partner thinks he's better looking than me, and admitted it.
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posted by kettleoffish
on Jun 11, 2012 -
64 answers
Seeking natural/mineral-ish smooth self-sharpening eyeliner pencil recommendations.
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posted by fructose
on May 27, 2012 -
3 answers
Off Label Use: YNMD, but... should I use my non-proscribed rosacea medication on the rest of my non-afflicted face as a facial moisturizer, since it seems to work for that too, and am I seriously doing a no-no with the medicine by slapping cosmetics onto it?
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posted by Phalene
on Apr 25, 2012 -
7 answers
I need to find a youtube clip, or a part from a movie, that shows "an appreciation of beauty and excellence". Problem? I don't watch movies, and have a super slow internet connection so I can't spend hours trawling through youtube clips. Help me narrow the search.
posted by MT
on Apr 13, 2012 -
15 answers
Is it normal for a woman to begin feeling invisible in her thirties? Please excuse the fact that this question might come off as totally narcissistic and a little crazy but it's been something that has been on my mind a lot lately and I was hoping to get some perspective on the situation.
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posted by thelastgirl
on Apr 4, 2012 -
48 answers
When it comes to skin care products, are CVS/Walgreen's (or generic of your choice) brands the same as L'oreal, Olay, etc.?
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posted by kinetic
on Mar 18, 2012 -
9 answers
How and when did manicure rituals begin? I understand anyone might want to trim their nails, but I mean the rest of it.
posted by MidSouthern Mouth
on Feb 25, 2012 -
9 answers
I have fine, long, wispy, ultra-ultra-straight hair and according to the hairdresser, lots of it. I would like to occasionally have some loose, simple curls or waves, for going out, weddings and other dressy events.
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posted by reshet
on Feb 17, 2012 -
13 answers
Does laser hair removal at home work? There's this Groupon that miiiight be worth it, but I also don't want to waste 200 bucks.
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posted by DoubleLune
on Feb 13, 2012 -
10 answers
until now, i've been a roll-out-of-bed-into-the-shower, go-to-work-with-wet-hair, throw-it-into-a-tight-ponytail-by-midday type. i'm now trying hard to put juuust a little more effort into how i present myself to the world. any suggestions for working with my hair type? (details below)
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posted by carlypennylane
on Dec 6, 2011 -
21 answers
I have a niece who is skinny and very cool-looking in a glam, rock 'n roll way (for example, she was the David Bowie in an all-girl David Bowie tribute band). She loves to wear clothing from
Patricia Field. Now she's pregnant. What brands of maternity clothes would keep up the hotness aspect as she grows larger? Stores in New York City and/or websites would work best for me.
posted by DMelanogaster
on Nov 17, 2011 -
11 answers
I can't really believe I'm asking this, but: what are some things I can do to look "sexier," in a heteronormative-woman kind of way?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 13, 2011 -
54 answers
Are there any skin care products that have actually been proven to be effective in the "battle against aging skin"?
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posted by Kololo
on Oct 6, 2011 -
27 answers
A friend remembers seeing an article on a UK news site about a doctor who used plastic masks to reshape facial bones in lieu of surgery, but despite much Googling I haven't been able to help find it. (She doesn't remember the name of the doctor or the technique.) Follow up questions: a) Is such a thing viable and b) available in the U.S.?
posted by Soliloquy
on Sep 26, 2011 -
4 answers
I do okay when it comes to doing my makeup and hair, but I pale in comparison to the girls at my university who are able to come to class fully dolled up. What am I missing?
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posted by These Birds of a Feather
on Sep 19, 2011 -
42 answers
How much should I tip a hairdresser for a men's haircut in the US? $5? $10? 10%? 25%? How much money signals that you are thrilled with the cut, rather than just okay with it? Thoughts from people who have worked in barber shops and salons would be most appreciated.
posted by mortaddams
on Sep 12, 2011 -
29 answers
What to say or how to respond to people who are obsessed with having light features?
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posted by raztaj
on Sep 6, 2011 -
23 answers
I'm a 30 year old woman and I've never worn makeup before. I think I'd like to start, but it's all so overwhelming.
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posted by Kicky
on Aug 20, 2011 -
56 answers
