..::Female Question and Answer Thread::..

McOSIRIS · Comandante

RE: ..::Female Question and Answer Thread::..

LaDyBuG · Comandante

FR35H wrote:

Anyone know of a good face moisturizer???

I think Chale just mentioned OIL OF OLAY......

If you wanna use something a bit more pricey, LANCOME and CLARINS make good face moisturizers.....

FR35H · Senior Member

Anyone know of a good face moisturizer???

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

glam_girl wrote:

Oh yeah.. I avoid the sun or sun beds, so a good self tanner is great (or tinted shimmer lotion) to make my skin pretty.

WOW! Thanks for all the tips girl!

As for the tanning, you can do the tanning bit, but just dont over do it.
I go once or twice a month for 8 minutes a session. Try to use the standing up one, as it will give you an even colour all around and give you an even tone, even in those 'hidden' places.

As for the nail tips, thanks!! Im currently growing them out after wearing the gel ones for a while, so the nails are really frail and thin... gotta grow them out FAST!

@ QCL: A great lotion is Vaseline Intensive Care... it works great and doesnt clog your pores. If you are looking for a face cream, I would honestly suggest Oil of Olay. I know we're still young, but preventing wrinkles and smoothing the skin is great at any age.

@ Crazy: For real! The 8 hours of sleep cant be stressed enough. I look like total crap when I dont sleep enough. Sleep is essential to wellbeing and beauty.

@ Dulce: Thanks girl! I'll look into that for sure! :)

@ the rest of the ladies and Baina: thanks for the tips....

DulceGalletita · Foro Master

For nails Chale, use WITCHCRAFT NAIL HARDENER!!! It's amazing, they make your nails harder, stronger, and makes them grow quicker ....

It's about 8.99 @ Shoppers ... but it's a deal if you buy the gift pack ... comes with other little nice things ...

Try it!!! I know you will like it

glam_girl · Regular Plus

Really? How is it a lifetime procedure? Is it laser? I know laser doesnt even last THAT long.

LaDyBuG · Comandante

CrazyBeautiful wrote:

I was gona say wow...u pay that much and bleach ur teeth a couple of times a week...

Actually......the ZOOM is a lifetime procedure....it's everlasting....you only need to re-touch it every 3 years or so with some gel......

CrazyBeautiful · Guru

I was gona say wow...u pay that much and bleach ur teeth a couple of times a week...

Lahtina · Foro Master

LaDyBuG wrote:

CrazyBeautiful wrote: how much is it to bleach ur teeth?? If you do it with the ZOOM (laser machine)...anywhere from $650-$1000....depending on your dentist....takes about 45 mi CREST Whitening Strips work nicely as well.....not pricey but effective..... If you're a smoker........do like Shakira says...... DON'T BOTHER

LMAO... I thought you had the "ultimate" tip coming.

glam_girl · Regular Plus

no no.. I use the one from shoppers drugmart. Its called "5 minute teeth whitening" or something. You just put it on your teeth for 5- 10 minutes 2 times a day for 5 days, and you get whiter teeth. It really works.

LaDyBuG · Comandante

glam_girl wrote:

and no.. i'm not high maintenance.. lol

Oh nooooo.....Not at all......lol

Better high maintenance than NO maintenance!

CrazyBeautiful · Guru

Oil of olay night facials are really good...they fully take off all ur makeup..i use these every nite b4 i go to bed.

Andrea eye make up remover pads are really good for taking off excess make up...

Revlon lash fantasy mascara is really good for long full eyelashes...

8 hrs of sleep a day

working out at least 4 times a week for an hour and drinking at least 8 cups of water a day ...water helps for getting rid of cellulite and losing weight ..

LaDyBuG · Comandante

CrazyBeautiful wrote:

how much is it to bleach ur teeth??

If you do it with the ZOOM (laser machine)...anywhere from $650-$1000....depending on your dentist....takes about 45 mi

CREST Whitening Strips work nicely as well.....not pricey but effective.....

If you're a smoker........do like Shakira says......

DON'T BOTHER

glam_girl · Regular Plus

and no.. i'm not high maintenance.. lol

CrazyBeautiful · Guru

how much is it to bleach ur teeth??

glam_girl · Regular Plus

Mary Kay micro dermabration kit is amazing for exfoliating 2-3 times a week. AMAZING!

As for the nails thing. omg.. they look brutal when you take of your gellies (or acrylic for that matter). What you need to do it get a file, and file the tops of your nails until they;re smoother. Then apply a nail thickening clear polish onto them.. Do that as often as needed (because we all know clear polish peels super fast) Yeah, they look alot better soon after a few coats. Invest a few dollars into a nail buffer. I think my sally hansen one costed me 3-4 dollars. Use all three sides to smooth out those ugly tears and bumps in your nails.

some of my beauty tricks.. Only wear foundation a couple times a week. really take care of my skin. Exfoliating, and washing my face 2 times a day. using high quality face care stuff. Benzol peroxide on my nose and forehead clear up anything that wants to pop up.

My eye lash curler is a gift from God. And a good lip plumper (like hydroderm lip enhancer) really makes a difference in my mouth.

I bleach my teeth a couple times a week, and do a deep hair treatment once or twice a week as well. I dont blowdry or use any heat devices on my hair unless i'm going out or something. (usually only once a week.)

Use dark brown or black eye liner on the inside of my lower eye lid... but only a little so you can barely notice it.

Also, a good workout at least 4 times a week, as well as beauty rest. And TONS of water... hmm.. i think thats about it... Oh yeah.. I avoid the sun or sun beds, so a good self tanner is great (or tinted shimmer lotion) to make my skin pretty.

QUE chula LINDA · Guru

LaDyBuG wrote:

QUE chula LINDA wrote: @Chale I use St. Ives scrub and Nivea body scrub. And for stornger nails I also use Sally Hansen, "Triple Strong" I think its the name (they have different choices),...so far its good. Since this is the beauty thread, I'll ask what body lotions do you use???? I am looking for the good body lotion that won’t clog my pores and still moisturize my skin with out leaving it sticky. I tried few, any recommendations please? For shiny lips, my trick, I use Crème Glossing by Revlon (looks like a lipstick but its white). Goes on before lipstick, and it makes your lips really glossy. Another tip, skip salty food 24 hours before a special night out, for a slimmer look (ok, slightly slimmer look). Salt makes you bloat. Both good products!

Yes they are really good, I like them. They also have mild exfoliating scrub for sesitive skin types.

LaDyBuG · Comandante

QUE chula LINDA wrote:

@Chale I use St. Ives scrub and Nivea body scrub. And for stornger nails I also use Sally Hansen, "Triple Strong" I think its the name (they have different choices),...so far its good. Since this is the beauty thread, I'll ask what body lotions do you use???? I am looking for the good body lotion that won’t clog my pores and still moisturize my skin with out leaving it sticky. I tried few, any recommendations please? For shiny lips, my trick, I use Crème Glossing by Revlon (looks like a lipstick but its white). Goes on before lipstick, and it makes your lips really glossy. Another tip, skip salty food 24 hours before a special night out, for a slimmer look (ok, slightly slimmer look). Salt makes you bloat.

Both good products!

Dogo · Comandante

Bainaman wrote:

I'll get you the name of the Sea Salt thing.....I forget right now.... ...I use this Watermelon Body lotion too to hydrate the skin......It's good!! I'll get you the names tomorrow.

WTF? DUDE!!!!!!

QUE chula LINDA · Guru

@Chale I use St. Ives scrub and Nivea body scrub. And for stornger nails I also use Sally Hansen, "Triple Strong" I think its the name (they have different choices),...so far its good.

Since this is the beauty thread, I'll ask what body lotions do you use???? I am looking for the good body lotion that won’t clog my pores and still moisturize my skin with out leaving it sticky. I tried few, any recommendations please?

For shiny lips, my trick, I use Crème Glossing by Revlon (looks like a lipstick but its white). Goes on before lipstick, and it makes your lips really glossy. Another tip, skip salty food 24 hours before a special night out, for a slimmer look (ok, slightly slimmer look). Salt makes you bloat.

LaDyBuG · Comandante

TV Buff wrote:

LaDyBuG wrote: Once you use any kind of SEA SALT exfoliation, use DOVE (no checmicals) to clean it up......its mild on the skin..... I learned in my Biology class at York (Mandatory, not optional) that soaps are 2% chemicals, no matter which brand, even it they tell you "absolutely no chemicals." Come to think of it, that's THE ONLY thing I learned in that class. Oh, and I also learned that you only need a C to pass it, but that'll screw up your GPA.

Funny how they don't tell you this as you are lining up to pay for your tuition....

DOVE is the mildest of all soaps.....maybe it does have 2% chemicals, but they don't affect your skin's moisture, elasticity or cleanliness.....

TV Buff · TOP Guru

LaDyBuG wrote:

Once you use any kind of SEA SALT exfoliation, use DOVE (no checmicals) to clean it up......its mild on the skin.....

I learned in my Biology class at York (Mandatory, not optional) that soaps are 2% chemicals, no matter which brand, even it they tell you "absolutely no chemicals."

Come to think of it, that's THE ONLY thing I learned in that class.

Oh, and I also learned that you only need a C to pass it, but that'll screw up your GPA.

Now that I read the whole thread, I've also learned that I have no girlie tricks to teach any of you Foro ladies, and that even Baina is probably more girlie than me when it comes to these tricks.

-- Edited by TV Buff at 17:37, 2005-12-21

LaDyBuG · Comandante

Taking EPSON SALT baths as good too.....(epson salt in a big bag is like $1 dollar) lol

Once you use any kind of SEA SALT exfoliation, use DOVE (no checmicals) to clean it up......its mild on the skin.....if Salt burns, then it's doing its job.....and its great after shaving, for curing any niks and scabs and removing dead skin......

As for baby oil and sugar in the shower (Chale)......the sugar caramalizes and it disolves and dissapears VERY quick, so you dont get as much exfoliation out of it......BABY OIL won't do anything either, simply because oil and water don't mix...once you are wet with water, you wont be able to spread the oil on as efficiently.....(TIP: salt disinfects, sugar doesn't)

Use natural products if you can.....CLARINS is also one of the best brands for skin products.....

And for nail care: SALLY HENSEN all the way.

GENIE · Foro Master

Bainaman wrote:

McOSIRIS wrote: Bainaman wrote: I'll get you the name of the Sea Salt thing.....I forget right now.... ...I use this Watermelon Body lotion too to hydrate the skin......It's good!! I'll get you the names tomorrow. dude, how do u use the sea salt??? in baths??? It's a scrub thingy.....I'm not good with the technical terms.......It's like a lotion with actual sea salt little rocks....... The girls could tell you better....... But it exfoliates your body........Let me tell ya.........That stuff makes you feel brand new.... The only thing.....If you have any little cuts.......it burns like a MTHRFKR!!!!

yes but u should only salt scrub once a week and mosturize everyday cuz if u scrub everyday ur skin looses some elasisity!! so once or at the most twice a week

McOSIRIS · Comandante

angelita dulce wrote:

@ BIANA & MC - Nice to know you both take care of your skin!!

how many more points have I added????

angelita dulce · Foro Master

@ BIANA & MC - Nice to know you both take care of your skin!!

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

McOSIRIS wrote:

dude, how do u use the sea salt??? in baths???

It acts as a natural exfoliator. Its like little beads that you rub on your body and it removes all the dead skin. Leaves your body so smooth and silky and soft all over! MMMMM!!! I could just hug myself forever and ever!

@ Genie, Chile, Baina and McNugget: thanks for the imput guys! Much appreciated

@ Chile: Damn it! And I was just bout to book an appointment with him for some good wholesome 'milk'

Bainaman · Foro Master

McOSIRIS wrote:

Bainaman wrote:
I'll get you the name of the Sea Salt thing.....I forget right now.... ...I use this Watermelon Body lotion too to hydrate the skin......It's good!! I'll get you the names tomorrow.

dude, how do u use the sea salt???
in baths???

It's a scrub thingy.....I'm not good with the technical terms.......It's like a lotion with actual sea salt little rocks.......

The girls could tell you better.......

But it exfoliates your body........Let me tell ya.........That stuff makes you feel brand new....

The only thing.....If you have any little cuts.......it burns like a MTHRFKR!!!!

McOSIRIS · Comandante

Bainaman wrote:

I'll get you the name of the Sea Salt thing.....I forget right now.... ...I use this Watermelon Body lotion too to hydrate the skin......It's good!! I'll get you the names tomorrow.

dude, how do u use the sea salt???

in baths???

Bainaman · Foro Master

I'll get you the name of the Sea Salt thing.....I forget right now....

...I use this Watermelon Body lotion too to hydrate the skin......It's good!!

I'll get you the names tomorrow.

Chilenita · Comandante

Chale_Tanga wrote:

@ Chile:I know... I know!!! But they just look soooo pretty with gel, they look perfect all the time and I never had to maintain them. The Chinito that did them for me was awesome! But now they look like rotten monkey anus But Im going to try your trick tonight, and see if I can get him to buff them out more.thanks girl! Next time I'll let you go first with Pepe @ Baina: awwwwww no gay comments from me! Trust me! I love a man that can take care of himself! Super Duper sexy

Yes just tell him to buff them to one level then the only bump you will have is the one an the very beginning of the nail bed and that will only happen as it starts to grow....Do I make sense You know what I mean. About Pepe you are the bestest just wait till I get you in bed again.....Oh and drink lots of milk...that will make the grow....not pepe's milk like actual milk from a cow

@Baina I agree with Chale taking care of yourself is a good thing!!! Sea salt is FUCKING great for lots of things...pedis...manis....baths.....I love sea salt...it's great!!

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

@ Chile:

I know... I know!!! But they just look soooo pretty with gel, they look perfect all the time and I never had to maintain them. The Chinito that did them for me was awesome! But now they look like rotten monkey anus

But Im going to try your trick tonight, and see if I can get him to buff them out more.

thanks girl! Next time I'll let you go first with Pepe

@ Baina: awwwwww no gay comments from me! Trust me! I love a man that can take care of himself! Super Duper sexy

GENIE · Foro Master

Im currently looking for a really good body exfoliator. I have one that I use on the regular when I take a shower, but Im looking to try a new one. Ive been told that sugar with baby oil does the trick as well, but I've never tried it. Anyone have any suggestions? MY COMPANY SELLS A GREAT ONE ILL GET U A BOTTLE OF THIS STUFF TO TRY LET MEK NOW WHAT U THINK OK?? IT WORKS GREAT FOR ME!!

Also, I used to rock gel nails up until about 1 week ago when I took them off. And if any of you ladies have done that before, you know that they look like ish when they are removed. They look short and bumpy and just gross. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to get them to grow faster and stronger?
USE SALLY HENSEN NAIL REPAIR REALLY GOOD I USED IT WHEN I HAD THOSE UGLY FAKE NAILS HELPED MY NAILS NOW THEY LOOK STRONG ANDHELATHY

McOSIRIS · Comandante

oatmeal and mashed banana is a good exfoliator, apply it on your skin and massage gently....

please don't ask me how i know this sh*t....

Bainaman · Foro Master

Chale_Tanga wrote:

ANYWAYS, here's what Im looking for:Im currently looking for a really good body exfoliator. I have one that I use on the regular when I take a shower, but Im looking to try a new one. Ive been told that sugar with baby oil does the trick as well, but I've never tried it. Anyone have any suggestions?

I just started to use this Sea Salt one.....It's great!

I'll get you the name of it if you want.

BRING ON THE GAY COMMENTS YOU B@ST@RDS!!!!

Chilenita · Comandante

Tanga...CLINIQUE is great for a body exfoliations products...well worth the cash and if you want to splurge than Clarins is also great

Gel nails...yeah stay the hell away from those...the ruin your nail bed and look horrible when you take them off....get manicures often until the bumps are gone.....invest in really good hand and nail cream...oh and if you ask for you nails to be buffed just a little it will leave you with one bump instead of a hundred.

CHALE the best eyeshadow trick coming your way.....MAC has what they call eye paint comes in a little tube...get the nutral color and apply b4 eyeshadow HOLY SHIT I personally will give you your money back if it doesn't work. IT's amazing.......

One more thing...get the wicked hand and nail cream....apply b4 giong to bed and the put loose gloves on and sleep with them all night - TRUST ME

Chale_Tanga · TOP Guru

Alright ladies (and gents I guess) time to dish out the secrets!

I know that all of us have our own little secrets when it comes to the art of beutifying ourselves, so here is a little corner in cyber world to share with your fellow foro-ers.

Here are some of my tricks:

- when applying eyeshadow, first dust on a bit of powder foundation, that way the eyeshadow has something to stick to. It make it last longer that way, and you dont get any creases in the eyelid. (what could also cause a crease is a cheaper brand of eyeshadow - sometimes they just dont work)

- do a daily or every-other-day moisturizing of your feet. That way they are kept smooth and moisturized during these winter months when skin is at its driest. It's also a great way to keep your feet nice when you dont really feel like getting a pedicure.

- if you invest in a good 'scrapper' you could also avoid trips to the salon to get a pedicure. Just scrape off excess skin from those problem areas and you'll be rocking smooth calousless feet

- adding vaseline to lipstick or lipgloss gives your lips added shine while moisturizing your lips as well. Dont use too much, or else you'll look like you just drank a bowl of oil.... not a good look

ANYWAYS, here's what Im looking for:

Im currently looking for a really good body exfoliator. I have one that I use on the regular when I take a shower, but Im looking to try a new one. Ive been told that sugar with baby oil does the trick as well, but I've never tried it. Anyone have any suggestions?

Also, I used to rock gel nails up until about 1 week ago when I took them off. And if any of you ladies have done that before, you know that they look like ish when they are removed. They look short and bumpy and just gross. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to get them to grow faster and stronger?

Feel free to add your own secrets and questions or suggestions.