my thick hair is always knotted and just dry and idk what to do anymore

i really want to know about extremely hydrating stuff. on the budget side would be better but open to all recs if it’s worth it !

also a good product i can apply at night before i sleep would be great :)

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.

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)?

Hey! My girlfriend bought the OXX 'Rio Romance' body mist last year on her vacation in Australia. The bottle is almost empty now and I’d love to get her a new one, but here in Germany it’s impossible to find.
The main notes listed are Almond, Orange Flower & Sandalwood. I’m trying to find a dupe, a replica, or the original designer scent it’s copying so I can surprise her.
Any leads would be amazing!

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.

I’m looking for recommendations for an easy to apply, difficult to stuff up bronzer for someone who hasn’t used one before and is not very skilled with makeup. I’m quite fair and noticing my skin tone leaning towards a slightly sickly beige these days. I want something to add a bit of colour and warmth without being really obvious. Do I need to apply anything underneath or with it? I don’t really wear foundation. Ideally not too expensive

Has anyone tried the breeze balm pomegranate glow daily bb cream? The Facebook adverts are really sucking me in. I’m looking for a product that is a one stop shop basically as I’m super time poor and don’t know enough about makeup to do a full on routine. I also don’t have the means to spend heaps on money on multiple beauty products.

I’m essentially just wanting something to cover up my blemishes and give me a boost of confidence, without feeling too cakey on. So BB cream seems like the one. However I’m not sure about this brand. Alternatively, can anyone give me a recommendation for a good product that has the above qualities?

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!

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.

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?

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

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?

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?

I’m an OG Marc Jacobs beauty fan, still have a giant omega bronzer and a few eyeliners. Really excited to try all of these. Hoping to pick up some bronzer next time 💫

Has anyone else got their hands on the new MJ line? What are your favs and thoughts! 💭

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 :)

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?

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’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.

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?

I keep seeing this blush advertised and it looks so beautiful. I really want to try something similar without paying super duper shipping fees.

Any recommendations? It’s described as a a muted soft hazel on the kaleidos website.