PJ Girlies let's talk beauty tips!

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  • Heineken Helen
    Heineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    lgt wrote:
    re: tanning, I only attempted when I was younger but as I have very pale skin I never tanned that much, just a little golden colour. Anyway, now I religiously use sun protection - initially because of skin cancer potential (indeed I had what turned out to be a non-malignant melanoma taken out) but now I just love my paleness and the glow-in-the-light effect! :D

    By the way, in terms of sun protection factor, is there really much difference between SP 30 and 50 or higher? I read contrasting views, whereby 30 should really be enough and that higher factors do not guarantee higher protection, just .. higher price. Any ideas? :)
    I don't think there IS any need for higher than 25... that's what I had in Chicago and I didn't get anything at all... and I was in the sun every day. I've pale skin too btw.
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  • Jennytree
    Jennytree Posts: 5,340
    am I a minge bag cos I don't use cleanser or moisturiser or anything like that on my face?? I swish water on it when I'm in the shower, but thats about it!

    I don't get spots really, but I always found that cleansers gave me spots, as well as foundation - I figured, if it ain't broke, don't fix it :)

    I do use body butter from the body shop though - that stuff is just lovely, and they smell great.
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  • illegal pants
    illegal pants Posts: 13,471
    Jennytree wrote:
    I do use body butter from the body shop though - that stuff is just lovely, and they smell great.

    love the coconut one :)

    can anyone recommend a nice cream for my hands? haven't found one i'm happy with and wearing gloves more often now is taking it's toll :o
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  • Jennytree
    Jennytree Posts: 5,340
    illegal_pants wrote:
    love the coconut one :)

    can anyone recommend a nice cream for my hands? haven't found one i'm happy with and wearing gloves more often now is taking it's toll :o

    the body butter is actually pretty good for hands too... either that or nutrogena/atrixo hand creams. I found that any other ones are too greasy and don't do anything... my hands fall to bits in the winter time :(
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  • Heineken Helen
    Heineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Jennytree wrote:
    am I a minge bag cos I don't use cleanser or moisturiser or anything like that on my face?? I swish water on it when I'm in the shower, but thats about it!

    I don't get spots really, but I always found that cleansers gave me spots, as well as foundation - I figured, if it ain't broke, don't fix it :)

    I do use body butter from the body shop though - that stuff is just lovely, and they smell great.
    yeh, I used to be a 'water on the face' person too... and it works. Actually there's nothing better than waking up, splashing warm/hot water on your face... and THEN splashing cold water on your face... it's exhilerating :D
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  • lgt
    lgt Posts: 720
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    I don't think there IS any need for higher than 25... that's what I had in Chicago and I didn't get anything at all... and I was in the sun every day. I've pale skin too btw.

    I stick to 30 in summer and might try it over the winter as well. I am getting quite paranoid, truth be told, after that cancer scare, but better be safe than sorry!
    Jennytree wrote:
    I do use body butter from the body shop though - that stuff is just lovely, and they smell great.

    I use those once in a while. I like their olive oil one. Must try the shea butter one.

    Palmer's cocoa butter is also very effective but doesn't smell very nice at all though.
  • illegal pants
    illegal pants Posts: 13,471
    Jennytree wrote:
    the body butter is actually pretty good for hands too... either that or nutrogena/atrixo hand creams. I found that any other ones are too greasy and don't do anything... my hands fall to bits in the winter time :(

    awwww :(

    yet to try a neutrogena one, may give it a trial!
    wah
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    illegal_pants wrote:
    love the coconut one :)

    can anyone recommend a nice cream for my hands? haven't found one i'm happy with and wearing gloves more often now is taking it's toll :o

    Loccitane's hand cream is absolutely the best. Though, bath and body has something somewhat comparable called "look ma, new hands". Both excellent!
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  • lgt
    lgt Posts: 720
    Lizardjam wrote:
    Loccitane's hand cream is absolutely the best. Though, bath and body has something somewhat comparable called "look ma, new hands". Both excellent!

    Agree on L'Occitane hand cream, which is based on shea butter, I believe.

    Also in terms of hand treatments, I sometimes scrub my hands thoroughly then moisturise and put on some cotton gloves overnight (it does take some getting used to sleeping with gloves, I admit! lol) and come the morning, super soft hands!
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    lgt wrote:
    Agree on L'Occitane hand cream, which is based on shea butter, I believe.

    Also in terms of hand treatments, I sometimes scrub my hands thoroughly then moisturise and put on some cotton gloves overnight (it does take some getting used to sleeping with gloves, I admit! lol) and come the morning, super soft hands!


    Oooh yeah and with that bath and body also has a hand wash that's a slight scrub and it's based on shea butter as well. Could use that and then pop on the lotion with gloves!!!! Hmm if I were home now i might have a go at it!
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  • lgt
    lgt Posts: 720
    Lizardjam wrote:
    Oooh yeah and with that bath and body also has a hand wash that's a slight scrub and it's based on shea butter as well. Could use that and then pop on the lotion with gloves!!!! Hmm if I were home now i might have a go at it!

    I've recently got the Sephora hand scrub (with sweet almond oil, vitamin E, et al) to try out for my hand pampering session and it is good. I recommend it! :)
  • Heineken Helen
    Heineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Don't do any work! That's how my hands are so supersoft... definitely don't do dishes, that stuff KILLS your hands... get someone else to do them for ya. don't clean either.
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • lgt
    lgt Posts: 720
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    Don't do any work! That's how my hands are so supersoft... definitely don't do dishes, that stuff KILLS your hands... get someone else to do them for ya. don't clean either.

    hahaha!!! So true!

    I've now started to use washing-up gloves. Has to be done - no minions around! :D;)
  • Heineken Helen
    Heineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    lgt wrote:
    hahaha!!! So true!

    I've now started to use washing-up gloves. Has to be done - no minions around! :D;)
    :o I try and use them too... cos I hate the feeling when your finger rubs off the sink :eek: it's horrible.
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • JaneNY
    JaneNY Posts: 4,438
    Westernsky wrote:
    I *love* LUSH! I don't have one near me, but one of the benefits to traveling to see Pearl Jam is that I periodically get to visit Lush stores too (right K!).
    Le sigh.

    There was a Lush booth at Lollapalooza that was really neat, but I figured my stuff might melt, so I went to the Macy's on State street and got my Lush fix there. :D

    How the HECK did I miss the Lush booth at Lolla??!! I never saw it. Which section was it in?

    I like the show traveling aspect too - and did make it to Lush in Herald Square on Saturday - got moisturizer for face and for hair, and a mask.

    At Macy's I got a MAC lipstick and eyeliner.

    Oh - EDIT - I was a vegetarian for over a year, and have now been vegan for close to 2 months (meaning no dairy, no eggs), and my skin is the clearest its ever been in my entire adult life. I guess that my count as a beauty/health tip.
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  • Jennytree
    Jennytree Posts: 5,340
    JaneNY wrote:

    At Macy's I got a MAC lipstick and eyeliner.

    Ooo my friend works at the MAC counter in Macys in NY - talk about the best job ever!! Mac products are so expensive here, and Sephora doesn't even exist, but I got a load of stuff in the Sephora shop in Poland though.


    Another tip - Aussie Shampoo's and Conditioners... fabtastic!
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  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    lgt wrote:
    Yea, I agree! : ) The problem is that I LOVE trying out different products and stuff. I'm definitely a cosmetic and make-up junkie!

    ooh me too! :D I love to try out new things! I just wish you could buy the sample sizes to try instead of investing in something only to discover that it's not for you after only a few weeks. My bathroom cabinet is full of stuff like that! Very expensive stuff like that! :(

    lgt wrote:
    P.S. Thanks Jeanie - testing now if I've worked out the multiple quotes! Yup, preview post works! : D except for smilie limit.. grr!!! cut cut...

    Ah glad it worked! Even I was struggling to work out what I was trying to say! ;):D

    Don't get me started on the smilie limit! :mad:
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  • Jeanie
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    Heineken Helen wrote:
    Don't do any work! That's how my hands are so supersoft... definitely don't do dishes, that stuff KILLS your hands... get someone else to do them for ya. don't clean either.

    What an EXCELLENT tip Hels! ;):D
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  • illegal pants
    illegal pants Posts: 13,471
    cheers for the L'Occitane cream heads up ladies!

    tomorrow i shall buy and trial :D fingers crossed!
    wah
  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    illegal_pants wrote:
    cheers for the L'Occitane cream heads up ladies!

    tomorrow i shall buy and trial :D fingers crossed!

    It's DEVINE girl! I'm sure you'll love it! :)
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