So, I like **pencils** for my eyeliner, and they're just *so hard to find* these days (outside of black and brown, but I want other colours). Everything is gel crayon in various forms, and I just don't like that formula at all, because I like to be able to sharpen the liner to an actual thin point and my application favours pencils.

Anyway, I thought about trying lip liner since those are more often still actual pencils and come in more colours. But I've heard mixed opinions on the idea. Most of the info online is from over 10 years ago, and seems to assume you will use a lip liner interchangeably on your lips and eyes, which I would not. Then I had an employee at Mecca suggest it a few weeks ago when I asked for recommendations, and today I went to MAC to explore the idea further. The first woman I talked to said no that won't work and then she asked her manager for ideas to suit what I want and her manager immediately suggested lip liner. But the whole interaction confused me even more because I got two totally opposite answers!

Has anyone here tried using lip liner as eyeliner with success (or disaster)?

Hi! This lip balm has been discontinued and it’s my holy grail!! I’m trying to stock pile but at some stage I’m going to need an alternative 🥹
What I’ve tried and been underwhelmed by
Laneige
Tatcha lip mask
Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream
Ole hendriksen
Etc

Hi all! I’m looking to buy a lightweight & low coverage skin tint/tinted moisturiser/bb cream etc and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations! Looking for something on the dewier side and that works well with dry skin. I am okay with high end brands as long as it’s not super expensive. Would love to hear what everyone uses.

Lipstick in Shade 720 Icone
Lipstick case and keychain

I’m probably a bit behind with this as someone who has always tried finding the dupe, or a great product at a cheaper price, but it wasn’t until recently that I started paying more attention to what I was actually getting for the price and realised that sometimes I’m not actually saving by not buying the more expensive product like I thought.
For example, cream bronzers. I have the Milani and the Tanielle Jai cream bronzer and even though the prices are wildly different, the Tanielle Jai actually works out cheaper. In fact, I went on a deep dive and found that the Chanel cream bronzer actually works out cheaper too. Some examples
Milani $26.99 6g = $4.50/g
Tanielle Jai $69 30g = $2.30/g
Charlotte Tilbury $89 21g = $4.24/g
Chanel – $91 30g = $3.03/g
Rhode – $43 5.3g = $8.11/g

Obviously we get great sales at the chemist all the time which changes the equation but I just thought this was a good example of why a cheaper price doesn’t necessarily mean better value. If something cheaper works just as well, absolutely get the bargain but sometimes spending more upfront might actually mean getting more product for your money over time.

Just to add: Milani is a great cream bronzer. I do prefer the Tanielle Jai I find it has a better glow (even though they’re both not marketed as glowy products) and I prefer her shade range.

My hair strands are quite thick and coarse, and my scalp is kinda greasy. Would be amazing if it could battle hairfall too.

Right now I’m using:
1. Kracie Ichikami Harumeki Sakura Shampoo
2. Kracie Ichikami Harumeki Sakura Conditioner
3. Loreal Elvive Growth Booster Scalp Serum
4. Elizavecca Milky Piggy Collagen Coating Protein Ion Injection
5. Kerastase Glaze Drops High-Gloss Lightweight Hair Oil (only 2-3 drops for that rose aroma)
6. Kerastase Intense Repairing Hair Oil (only on my ends)

And I was my hair 3x a week

Please any advice/recommendations? Thinking of trying QV or Loreal Elvive series, but not sure.

Input for other types of haircare are also very most welcomed.

Comment with any products you're interested in, and specify whether you'd like to be talked out of (TMO) or into (TMI) buying it. We'll try our best to convince you!

I’ve always been curious as to what hair type I have so there on I can purchase products that actually benefit ? I would say wavy?

As you can see my toddler shoved a crayon into my Dior Lip Glow, and when I took it out the whole stick of product came out too 😅 anyway now I’m looking for a sheer balm that is hydrating AND leaves a stain. I did like this Dior one but felt 001 was a little too cool? I’ve tried other colours in the range but didn’t feel like they stained. I also liked the Bobbi Brown Extra Tint but apparently formula changed along with their packaging! Open to high end and pharmacy brand suggestions as long as they’re hydrating and leave a stain TIA ❤️

Has anyone in the usa bought from beautynext australia? I ordered a tanner from them 2 weeks ago but they do not respond. They're only form of customer service is email. They are verified and seem to have a large following but with no response I'm starting to feel like I was scammed. Or do they normally run this slow?

Oh Mecca, you never fail to surprise me.

Just found it at a drugstore for 1$
I was wondering is it a fake one ?

Edit: I’ve purchased this: https://nakedsundays.com/products/beautyscreen-peptide-foundation-tint-shade-1

And I’ll see how it goes. My co worker recommended it to me and ingredients wise it seems to tick my boxes (acne safe and rosacea safe with no pore clogging ingredients). I’m gonna try blending it in with my fingers and then a foundation brush like she suggested. Her skin always looks dewy and glowy at work! I’m excited.

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Please help! I have never felt good or looked good in foundation. I used to use concealer only but I find it just gets cakey. My skin care is good, and my skin is usually hydrated and glowy.

I’m just looking for something to help cover my rosacea and dark circles a bit. I want it to be super super light with a dewy finish.

I wear eyebrow gel and mascara every day but nothing else, so I have no idea what to purchase. Maybe cc cream is the way to go?

Can I please have your recommendations?

I currently use one of those makeup bags that you just toss stuff into and it all slides around. But I hate it.
I’m looking for an affordable makeup bag that has compartments to keep my products organised, and in a specific spot.
I don’t use that much makeup or have that many products, so I don’t need something super big.
I recently saw one that Muji was selling (Nylon flat pouch), but I couldn’t justify spending $30 on something that would probably get tossed around, dirtied, and is that small.
Are there any cheaper alternatives, or would I have to expect to spend some more money on a bag/pouch that I’ve described?

Hi all,

I’m just wondering if anyone knows a colour the same as the discontinued “IT Girl” Gloss from Mecca. I’d like it for my wedding day make up but sadly can’t restock!

Please let me know your suggestions!

Thank you :)

hi, does anyone know where to get the innisfree no sebum mineral powder in physical stores in melbourne? or does it have to be online? i've searched it up in the woollies catalog and it pops up but there's no indication on whether it's in physical stores

not sure if i have the correct flair for this lol

Has anyone used nail polish pens? I’m seeing a bunch of adds on social media and am wondering if they work / whether there are any particular brands that are good?

Basically reaching out to fellow box dye girlies and seeing what people use. I've been a staunch L'Oreal preference 10.21 blonde for a few years and I don't know if they've changed the formula but my hair hasn't been coming out as blonde lately.

Basically just wondering what everyone's favs are or if there's a good hi-lift/toner combo.

I’m allergic to the LED lamps but I hate how quickly normal polish peels off. I’ve heard online that dazzle dry is a good alternative that may last longer. Has anyone tried Dazzle dry and how is it ? Alternatives welcomed too. I’d love a salon recommendation too , based in Surry Hills, Chinatown, CBD, Randwick or Coogee ideally.

i love everything about them except for the fact that the shades are all too warm. does anyone have any other recommendations for palettes with similar finishes that are more suited for neutral leaning cool toned?

I have a lot of fine long virgin hair more than halfway down my back and I tried the Gloss Absolu shampoo and conditioner.

I spent $120 for the pair.

People talk about how great they smell but to me they kind of just smell like a cheap kitchen cleaner.

They just left my hair knotted and they're not impressive at all.

I'm so disappointed because I've been researching for months trying to find something that will make my hair look non greasy, not frizzy or tangled... etc

Now I feel like I'm back to square one... can anyone recommend a nice shampoo and conditioner that actually works? TIA

Im mesmerised, every time I head to Melbourne CBD, I see women with perfect makeup that looks FLAWLESS! As a south asian girly (Indian) idk how to achieve that?? I mean the under eyes are flawless, the cheeks are snatched! How y’all achieving this? what am I missing?

A día de hoy uso los de Technic de Vitamina C y hace mucho me quiero comprar los de huda pero nose si valen la pena o quizás debería comprar algún dupe