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FEBRUARY BEAUTY/SKINCARE QUESTIONS FOR @Shanus?

Shanus — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:52:56 GMT

We're getting ready to switch over to warmer weather skincare (maybe) and maybe lighter or brighter or softer makeup for spring. I know I do.

Any questions I can answer?

Re: FEBRUARY BEAUTY/SKINCARE QUESTIONS FOR @Shanus?

nyc1 — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:07:21 GMT

@monicakm Hi.. I've never put blush across the bridge of my nose. I've swept it across my lids and chin, but never the nose. I'm curious to see Shanus' response.

Re: FEBRUARY BEAUTY/SKINCARE QUESTIONS FOR @Shanus?

Shanus — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:16:32 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@Shanus

WHY can't I get blush across the bridge of the nose to look right? Is it just "different" or am I doing it wrong? I mean, how hard can it be? Do you ever apply blush across the nose?

@monicakm Sometimes, depending on coloring, that place across the nose looks better w/ bronzer than blush. If you have any redness in your skin, blush across the nose will accentuate that...bronzer which is warmer and less red will give that same sun-kissed look w/o a reddish nose.

Also the shape of the face and nose makes a difference. Just because it's a "look", doesn't mean it's a good one for you. I have a short nose and a smaller round face. This doesn't leave much real estate for color products. I need to be strategic where blush and bronzer are placed or my entire face has too much color.

Re: FEBRUARY BEAUTY/SKINCARE QUESTIONS FOR @Shanus?

Spacrazy — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:35:07 GMT

@Shanus First of all, thank you for inviting questions from us. I'm vowing to do better with my skin this summer and would love your input for sunscreen. I've been using Neutrogena but I feel like it washes off as soon I jump in the pool and sweats off and burns my eyes. I'm in the pool daily and will be even more so this season with my two year old GGS plus we are under Texas sun. Also, what are your thoughts on running it through my hair?

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Sooner — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:59:58 GMT

Puzzlement to me: People work so hard to eliminate redness in their skin, then wear blush.

Don't expect an answer--just thought I'd toss that out. . .

Re: FEBRUARY BEAUTY/SKINCARE QUESTIONS FOR @Shanus?

Shanus — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:39:03 GMT

@Spacrazy wrote:
@Shanus First of all, thank you for inviting questions from us. I'm vowing to do better with my skin this summer and would love your input for sunscreen. I've been using Neutrogena but I feel like it washes off as soon I jump in the pool and sweats off and burns my eyes. I'm in the pool daily and will be even more so this season with my two year old GGS plus we are under Texas sun. Also, what are your thoughts on running it through my hair?

@Spacrazy I love answering questions. SPF: I've found that ones marked "for babies" stay on well when swimming, etc. I think they assume catching the child to put it all over a second time would be difficult. Also. many spfs are listed waterproof, but still need to be applied from time toi time.

Hair: Conditioner spread and combed through the hair keeps some water damage away, but a swim cap is best.

Re: FEBRUARY BEAUTY/SKINCARE QUESTIONS FOR @Shanus?

Spacrazy — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:06:49 GMT

@Shanus Thanks for your reply and I love your advice ! Using the same sunscreen as my GGS will work out great for us - one less thing to buy. Again, I hadn’t thought about a swim cap in 50 years LOL. Really had no idea they still made them so I will start searching.

Your help means so much and I sincerely appreciate your time and talent.

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drizzellla — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:39:13 GMT

@Shanus I enjoy reading your posts. You know alot more than I do. And would like your opinion.

Not sure if you had ever heard of Ethocyn. I have used it for many years as my moisturizer. In fact it is the only moisturizer I have used winter, summer, fall and spring.

About 2 years ago I received notification that it was no longer being made.

I am looking for a similar product. I have bought many other products but I always went back to Ethocyn. Now my stock pile is running low and I have to make a change.

Any suggestions?

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Shanus — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:50:05 GMT

@Spacrazy wrote:
@Shanus Thanks for your reply and I love your advice ! Using the same sunscreen as my GGS will work out great for us - one less thing to buy. Again, I hadn’t thought about a swim cap in 50 years LOL. Really had no idea they still made them so I will start searching.
Your help means so much and I sincerely appreciate your time and talent.

@Spacrazy You made my day. So happy to help.

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Shanus — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:30:42 GMT

@drizzellla Sorry that your beloved cream has been discontinued and no longer in production. I seems the company has closed its doors. I think the downfall is that the market is flooded with creams promising to tighten, return your skin to that of a 20 year old by salvaging the elastin in your skin. I'm fairly sure that no creams can do that. It may make your skin feel smoother, but the tightening effects were obviously "iffy" and Ethocyn could no longer compete.

The main ingredient that I think you enjoyed was Squalane. You could try to find that in another moisturizer. There is a The Ordinary Serum with 100% plant derived Squalane. You may want to look into that and add it as a step in your newer routine with a diffferent moisturizer.

If you'd prefer a moisturizer w/ Squalane, the search is on. I'm not sure Ethocyne stated the percentage of its ingredients.

My suggestion is The Ordinary Serum and/or Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane. It's $24 for a small size you can try. This is my "go to" cold weather moisturizer. It has 4.5% Squalane, which isn't much, but at least is up front about its ingredients. It is supposed to support the skin's barrier. I do know it's a good moisturizer with a lot of hydration.

Tightening? I again caution you not to believe that creams can do that for your skin. The use of a good daily skincare routine, using high quality (not always high priced) products may give the appearance of smoothness/plumping. That's all you can expect.

Re: FEBRUARY BEAUTY/SKINCARE QUESTIONS FOR @Shanus?

drizzellla — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:52:49 GMT

@Shanus Thank you so much for your reply. I have kept the box with the list of ingredients from Ethocyn by my computer for 2 years. Trying to find something similar.

And you are so right. Squalane is the first ingredient that I recognize. I will try the Ordinary serum and Kiehl's facial cream.

I appreciate your reply and suggestions. And glad I had someone to help me find other skin care products.

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SoldierFnp — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:12:00 GMT

Hi! Any suggestions to help to conceal hollow areas ans slight bags under eyes. Oddly the 'bag' is worse on my R eye side.

Re: FEBRUARY BEAUTY/SKINCARE QUESTIONS FOR @Shanus?

Shanus — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:09:14 GMT

@SoldierFnp wrote:
Hi! Any suggestions to help to conceal hollow areas ans slight bags under eyes. Oddly the 'bag' is worse on my R eye side.

@SoldierFnp Good morning. The placement of concealer is the key. The hollow areas and/or bags should be concealed with one not too much brighter than your foundation.

Place your concealer (corrector may be needed if very dark) just on the dark hollow areas and blend well. Don't try to cover the entire undereye area. The bags are usually associated and caused by the hollow areas. If too light a concealer is used, it will cause the bags to be more obvious. Dot the concealer w/ a small brush for more control just on the hollow to bring that area forward. BTW, do you sleep on that ride side?

I also suggest sleeping on your back w/ head raised . I'm practicing that and it isn't easy. Also limit salt. It just may be due to allergies or heredity causing these issues.

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Re: FEBRUARY BEAUTY/SKINCARE QUESTIONS FOR @Shanus?

pateacher — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:44:02 GMT

Any recommendations for powder foundation with a good spf?

I noticed this week the IT Celebration Foundation no longer lists spf in product description.

Re: FEBRUARY BEAUTY/SKINCARE QUESTIONS FOR @Shanus?

Shanus — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:17:48 GMT

@pateacher wrote:
Any recommendations for powder foundation with a good spf?
I noticed this week the IT Celebration Foundation no longer lists spf in product description.

@pateacher Sorry I missed your question. Please address it @Shanus so that I get a notification.

OK. No foundations, powders or liquid, can have enough SPF to protect you. You need 1/4 tsp. of sunscreen with at least 40-45 on face, ears, neck and chest if wearing a v neck, etc. I doubt if you'd apply that much foundation on those areas. I would not put a foundation on neck and chest anyway since it'd get on my clothing.

To be safe, you need a separate sunscreen, let it dry down about 5 minutes and then apply a foundation of choice.

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SleeplessinSD — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:45:45 GMT

@Shanus , I've followed you for quite a while and appreciate your tips and recommendations. Im sure they've helped many, myself included. I'm currently interested in buying an at home facial toning device and thinking of giving NuFace a try. Would like your thoughts, and my apologies if this has already been asked and answered. Thank you!

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Shanus — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:35:03 GMT

@SleeplessinSD Hi. These devices are only worth the money if you intend to use them regularly. Many purchase them and then start to slack off....kinda like that treadmill that's now great for hanging your robe on. Lol

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paixmcdao — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:22:53 GMT

@SleeplessinSD wrote:
@Shanus , I've followed you for quite a while and appreciate your tips and recommendations. Im sure they've helped many, myself included. I'm currently interested in buying an at home facial toning device and thinking of giving NuFace a try. Would like your thoughts, and my apologies if this has already been asked and answered. Thank you!

@SilleeMee has been very helpful to posters with her knowledge of facial toning devices!