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I really want to order some e.l.f. brushes after reading great things about them, but since the shipping fees to Canada are kind of hefty, I wanted to make it worth my while. Can you guys recommend some other e.l.f. products that are worth ordering? There's so much to choose from and since we don't have that brand up here, I have no experience with any of it.

Thanks so much!!

1. How do you store your nail polish? I just moved into a new apartment after having lived in a dorm (where it was all just kinda everywhere) and I don't know where/how to put it all. It's currently just sitting in a bag in my closet. I live in a one bedroom with my boyfriend so keep in mind that I don't want to like... totally take over the room.

2. I recently bought a purple mascara that I thought would be fun for the summer sometimes. I haven't opened it yet because I'm kinda afraid to. I feel like once you open it and use it once the three month countdown begins. I don't want to use it every single day, but I'm kinda afraid it'll be a waste of money and I won't get to use it that often before it goes bad. I guess the question is what should I do?

Thanks everyone!

Hi everyone!  I have a couple of questions today for you.  I used to use the Her Cut line of shampoo and conditioner - I left my near-empty bottle at my parents' when I went to school, but I came home for the weekend, used it, and now my hair feels like MAGIC.  It's shiny and smooth, but light and not weighed down at all, which I LOVE.  I bought mine at TJ Maxx for $3 a bottle, and it used to be $22 per bottle when Sephora carried it.  I can still find it on their website, but I cannot pay 22 freakin' dollars for a 300ml bottle of shampoo!  

( cut for rambling and underwear troubles )

Thanks for your help, beauties!

I'm looking for a new foundation but I have no idea what.

I currently use EL Double Wear because my skin has been pretty bad acne-wise for the past few years but now it's getting better I'd like something that's not quite as full coverage. I bought Double Wear Light but even in the lightest shade it's too dark.

My skin is oily (within 2 hours no matter what I use), acne-prone (still), sensitive and pale (I'm about NW10 in MAC right now).

Price isn't too much of an issue, but I'm in the UK so I need something that's easily available here.

Thanks for any help :)

Does anyone know where I can buy the China Glaze OMG collection?

I'm growing out a pixie cut...aiming for shoulder-length and at the moment it's still quite short and has some awkwardness ahead of it. A stylist did some highlights for me today but did not cut it at my request, and she suggested a volumizer. She used some (a pump spray) before blowing it dry, and it looked very cute indeed, much better than what I've been doing with it while I wait. I didn't think to ask her what kind she was using, but I noticed afterward that it wasn't stiff or sticky. I have spray gel, but it's definitely stiff after it dries. What kind of volumizer might work better? I don't need to have gigantic hair, just a little lift. Does anyone have a favorite brand? Best if it comes from a drugstore, but I'll spend up if I have to.

I'm breaking out BAD on the side of my face. I don't know where this came from and my face has been perfect for months now. I tried the say yes to cucumbers lotion since it had natural ingredients and my face is red and inflamed now! my whole face!

I stopped using cteaphil cleanser and lotion since I read the ingrediants are bad for your skin. I wash my face with honey which we get from a hive. and I use a green tea and apple cider vinegar toner everyday. I'm using my epiduo again now though I should probably hold off considering how irritated my face is..)

what am I doing wrong? what can I do about my face and breakout?? I'm going to Austin in 2 weeks and I don't know what to do :(

yes I eat healthy. fruits and veggies, daily exercise. drink only water and lots of it. my skin type is oily.

I'm really afraid of getting red marks now too :( I swear I'm not picking or touching the breakout.

I've been using testers from the Lancome vissionaire serum and my skin is LOVING it.
However, there's a lot of chemical stuff going on that I don't quite understand... Google searches haven't really made it a lot more clear, except for the fact that some have warned me that there's alcohol in it.

How safe is this product? Is it okay to use this on a daily basis? I'm scared of long-term effects!

TIA!

I checked the tags and found mostly other people's questions about specific brands. I'm interested in everyone's suggestions and reasoning behind them.

What is the best self tanner you have tried? I'm interested in self tanning towelettes and gradual moisturizers, not so much into pure self tanning lotion. I'm also open to trying sprays if you've used them with success. Also prefer brands that have self tanner for the face as well.

I've used the Kate Sommerville tanning towels for face and body and really liked them, but they are NOT cheap. I've also been using the Nivea gradual tan lotion but the smell kinda bugs me. Suggestions and opinions appreciated!