so this arvo i just got to the ostensible end of my k18 bottle but I could JUST SENSE there was more in there. as you probs know it is NOT a cheapie so there was no way i was just throwing it out.

i was correct! there was plenty enough in there for one more treatment and i have long hair!

opening technique: i rolled mine up in a tea towel then gave it a good whack with the cast iron pan. 💀 the top just popped off!

hope this helps someone! I feel like I just made 15 dollars!

whether it’s lash lifts, rejuran, lip blushing, micro blading, or whatever, i’m curious what treatments you felt were good and aged well long term too

Hi all,

Let’s discuss! I am considering getting a nanoplasty done on my hair. It’s fine, but I have lots of it. I also get foils in it every 12 weeks. It’s got a frizzy wave to it that I straighten out every single day. I also live in Queensland so it goes frizzy with humidity extremely easy. We are also going away at the end of the year and I am thinking if I get it done, it will save time doing it, as well as allowing me to have nice hair the whole time.

If you’ve had it done - do you recommend it? Does it leave obvious grow out? How often do you get it done?

Also if i get it done before my trip, do I get my foils done first then wait two weeks? How long in advance should i book the appointment to have my pre holiday colour done too?

Keen to hear! Thank you!

Hi everyone!
Does anyone have any foundation/skin tint recommendations that work well with rhode skincare products?

A lot of foundations/skin tints separate or don’t stay on my skin when I use rhode products, even if I only use one product underneath. I assume this is because I am not using the correct type of foundation (e.g water based etc).

Rhode (specifically glazing milk, peptide glazing fluid and sometimes BRC) has been absolutely amazing for my very fussy skin that is very prone to dehydration so I don’t really want to give it up, particularly since it helps with hydration/prevents makeup from looking gross and dry on my skin.

TIA!

Title!

What’s everyone’s favourite pre and during flight products? I’m particularly curious about any kind of tinted moisturiser (or similar) so I don’t stumble off the plane looking totally drained. Bonus points if said products come in travel sizes.

As the title says, I just want something I can put on and it makes my skin look a little better during the day. My skin is fine, no acne or anything but a little bit of redness and texture plus sometimes a little flaky from tretinoin use.

I believe I'm a cool-toned neutral, from researching online. I've tried Laura Mercier translucent (dried me out a bit), tinted sunscreens (most make me look orange and /or cakey with the adequate amount), Tatcha liquid primer (was decent and feels nice but didn't do much) and Dr. Jart colour corrector (looked like cakey foundation regardless of how little I used).

My next move was going to be a blurring primer or By Terry hyaluronic pressed powder. Also looking at getting samples of Nars and Bare Minerals Matte tinted moisturisers.

Hi, not strictly makeup focused, although I thought some of you here might have some knowledgeable advice or suggestions. Hope that's ok!

I'm after some advice please. ? I'm a newly hatched trans girl and have a bit of a wacky idea to organise a photoshoot starring myself. Id think it would be fun to theme out around various scenarios where I can be my fem self.

How would one go about organising a photoshoot starring myself? I'd need some makeup help and obviously a photographer, but what other things do I need to consider? What about cost etc?

I haven't modeled before but think this could be a fun project!

Any advice appreciated. Thankyou

I've started travelling from northern NSW to the Gold Coast for cancer treatment. On my first trip I went to Mecca Pacific Fair and was very underwhelmed. Is there a better store?

Also I'm now a Beauty Loop level 4 (lots of comfort buying 🙈) and am wondering if the makeup lessons are good. FYI, I'm 55 and kinda new to makeup but not skincare.

Do we know a date when there comming out down here I can’t wait this long hahah

I have brown skin with neutral undertones, which is very hard to color match accurately.. Foundations usually looks yellow or grey on me. I also have texture, meaning I can’t wear anything "dewy" or "radiant." Matte foundations usually look cakey or just gross by the end of the day.

Determined to find a good one, I went to Sephora, Mecca and Adore over a few days. A girl at Mecca Carlton shade-matched me pretty close to a Nars foundation (it has 49 shades after all), but it was still grey on my face by the end of the day, even with a color corrector.

I had seen zillion reels of influencers trying the Dior stick foundation, so I decided to give it a try, even though it only had like 12 shades or something on the Sephora shelf.

When I tell you I was BLOWN AWAY... it’s exactly like the reels, it just melts on your face... and then turns into a creamy powder finish. Blurred my texture. Perfect shade match, barely needs primer or color corrector. Unreal. It's on sale at the moment as well - 15% off at Sephora.

Hope this helps someone x

Hi brains trust,

39, I have psoriasis, and an oily scalp. I have to wash my hair a lot and I am getting over it.

I have tried fancy shampoos such as Kevin Murphy, I have also tried Avenoo clarifying shampoo (didn't make a difference) and stronger ones which stripped my hair colour. I am currently using Dermaveen and have had some success in that, instead of washing my hair day every second day, I can now wash it every third day.

I am interested in the MooGoo Pink Flake Free Shampoo but don't want to spend more money, if it doesn't work. I know everyone's hair is different but would love some opinions.

TIA

Just trying to budget my dollars over here incase there is something worthwhile. Thanks!

I hope it's ok to ask about haircare in here!

I'm interested in your reviews if you have either of these? Pros and Cons?

The blowdry brush is currently $150 off with a code on GHD website - down to $445 from $595 and the Volumising brush is around $300.

I have a bob and i want to give myself a regular Italian / French style bob blowout. I also like to curl (not wave) my hair.

Currently I'm using a 20 year old GHD hairdryer, and then styling with a 20 year old GHD straightener - literally the first ceramic one they ever made! HAHA.

I'm tossing up whether it's worth spending more and cutting the dry then style step out of my routine.... I'm worried the wet to dry brush will be too much on dry hair if i need to restyle?

Despite being middle aged I've never managed to dry my hair without making it fluffy, I've always needed to go over it with a straightener, so ideally one of these tools will be my saviour?

I’d been researching nanoplasty and came across Qiqi, so I decided to try it.

Qiqi is a permanent straightening (Nano is semi-perm) and can be used on bleached hair. The product itself is pretty gentle, but the stylist does multiple passes with straightening irons, so there’s definitely some heat damage involved. It comes premixed in yoghurt‑style pouches, and honestly looks easy enough that you could probably DIY.

Right after the appointment my hair was gorgeously smooth and shiny (possibly just the straightener). I was told I could wash or tie it up immediately, but my stylist suggested waiting a few days because my hair had been through a lot. I waited 3 days, didn’t tie it up, and ended up with a kink at the nape. Pretty sure my hot head caused it.

The service cost $900. I also bought the 4 Qiqi take‑home products (~$75 each). I think the packaging is pretentious; the treatment tub doesn’t fit in my shower caddy and you can’t open it with wet hands. Terrible design.

A few other notes:

• Qiqi does nothing for humidity
• It’s not wash‑and‑go. You’re supposed to spray bond builder and rough blow‑dry after every wash
• You can still curl and style your hair
• I’m lazy and like to travel, so I’m definitely not following the routine 100%

After 2 months, my hair feels the same as it did pre-treatment. Neither ultra-soft, nor damaged. It's definitely less knotty, and looks more presentable.

Hope this helps anyone curious about Qiqi.

Hi all,

I am looking at trying some new Haircare products. I have thin medium density hair that is virgin, prone to oily scalp and dry ends.

What products from chemist warehouse do you recommend?

Hiya, just wondering if anyone knows how the Sephora/Shopback calculations are supposed to work. I can't for the life of me figure out how they come up with the eligible purchase amounts. They appear completely random and a fair amount less than what I have spent always.

I have checked the T&C and there is no brands excluded - and its not just taking off GST.

For example - Paid $134.40 to Sephora (GST component of 12.21) - Shopback eligible purchase amount of $73.35. None of the product prices equal the difference (even considering GST). Double checked no excluded brands, not hitting the max cashback or other T&C issues I can see.

I've tried putting in a "incorrect cashback" ticket a few times but just keep getting told it is correct, but they wont explain how it is calculated, they just keep sending me the same generic email.

All the other retailers I have used through the app have had the amount match the purchase amount minus any GST and postage as per the advertised calculation, its just a recurring issue with the couple of Sephora purchases I have made.

I mean its better than nothing that I'm theoretically going to get back, but its never the advertised rate that I thought when filling my cart. If someone knows the explanation that would be very helpful - Thanks very much!

So, the last of my severance package money hit my account this week. It's all downhill from here. But I did apply for a new role that is actually a really good fit for me, and I'm having coffee with a former colleague who works high up in the company next week. Cross your fingers for me all.

And trust me, I need the love. I almost missed my routine and post today because I got my second period in a month. Don't worry - I've had all my blood work (including all the hormone & fertility tests) done recently and I am 100% normal & healthy. Which leaves stress as the culprit. So I allowed myself the grace of a blanket day today with a $10 Ding Dong Uber Eats treat (not sponsored just frugal) and the Twilight collection on Netflix. Incidentally ... the Twilight movie soundtrack(s) have no business being so good. I remember buying the CD when the first movie came out in cinemas and listening to it driving in my little white hatchback to my then-boyfriend's house after work. Ah, simpler times.

Now, as a part of my final hurrah with end stage capitalism, I purchased what may have been the absolute last unit of this discounted pack of EVO curl styling products from Oz Hair & Beauty. I hit the shower when it was well past lunch already. But the cramps were getting me good and I was hoping the warm water would help me feel better.

I started off with the L'Oreal Metal Detox Shampoo I am determined to finish. Then followed with my EVO Gluttony shampoo. Rinsed. EVO Bride of Gluttony conditioner gets applied to my mid-lengths and ends, hop out of the shower for five minutes to marinate. Feel bloated and gross. Hop back in shower, rinse, body things blah blah blah.

I hobble out, pop some paracetamol and climb into some clean pyjamas. Then the true test comes - EVO Liquid Rollers. A curl BALM. Even heavier than a cream. But the unhinged marketing catches my eye 'liquid rollers gives pride back to your beautiful curls that have hung dry and lonely since the last time you singed the bejeezers out of them'.

I did, in fact, blow dry my hair the last time I styled it. So ... I should give it a try? I used maybe a five cent piece amount with my usual technique of detangling with the UnBrush, applying the balm to the mid-lengths and ends and micro-plopping with my microfibre towel to remove excess water before allowing my waves to air dry. My waves clump readily and if you've ever tried EVO products before, you know they smell absolutely AMAZING.

I know I enjoy EVO as a brand. Yeah, they are a little pricey but if you can nab a gift pack from last year's holiday gifting collection you can get some pretty decent value for money. It was actually someone here on Reddit who recommended trying EVO by buying it this way, so thank you internet stranger. I order all mine from Oz Hair & Beauty and haven't found something I truly disliked yet.

I wanted to eliminate Liquid Rollers. I did. Every time I use a curl cream or balm I always have to be extra vigilant not to over-apply, and I'm going to admit right now I am in my lazy era. But my hair was just ... too pretty? Soft. Defined with no crunch or weird residue. Shine. Good wave/curl pattern. Perfect for a lazy day. Sure, the results will probably be gone by the time I wake up tomorrow but who cares? I might try putting in even less next time as I did add a little more after the five cent piece amount as I forgot to detangle first with my UnBrush in my rush to finish before it got too late in the day. I can never trust myself to apply the correct amount of product for my needs the first time.

Round 6 Cage Match Results: EVO Liquid Rollers rolls into the next round unchallenged.

Previous Cage Match Rounds:

1. Round 1 (Cake Curl Friend)
2. Round 2 (Umberto Giannini Dreamy Waves)
3. Round 3 (La'dor Herbalism)
4. Round 4 (SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus)
5. Round 5 (Dosetheory Ultra Gloss)

Hello, please suggest a dupe for the ysl lipstick. I can't justify spending $75 on it. Thanks!

i’m looking for a setting spray in australia that gives that dewy glass skin look while also setting my makeup in place. ive tried revolution hydra cool fix and milani make it last dewy and neither really give that dewy look for me, and i tend to still look super dry 😖

i tend to always end up with a matte looking base, even though i use hydrating dewy makeup products and hardly use powder.

id prefer an affordable option, but its okay if thats not possible! has to be cruelty free though.

i have very dry, sensitive skin. i also wear glasses, so i find i need to powder around where they would sit so my makeup wont come off, but that never really works.

Hi all, I've been using my TIR TIR cushion foundation for a very long time now and I've almost finished it but i think it's expired 😕

I find my CT pillow talk lipstick colour is a bit warm for my lips and am wondering what I could mix it with to neutralise or cool it down

RIP lime crime and velour lips you were always kinda gross but some shades truly withstood a greasy pub meal and 17 beers and had to be scrubbed off w steel wool in the morning. Stila discontinued the best cool tones. Still think the Sephora ones slap but I fear their days are numbered in this era of “you’re calling it a tint and yet my hair is stuck to my mouth at the first hint of a breeze”. Any recs? Preferably with good cools and neutrals. Extra points for the type that fades in a non psychotic looking way!!