#L&T Kudzu

[esmeraldawhitlockrp]

🌿 T I M E L I N E🌿

1990; Age 0      🌹 June 30th- Esmeralda Whitlock is born in Gravesville, Georgia to Preston and Varvara Whitlock in the Gravesville Hospital System. 1994; Age 4      🌹 February- Esmeralda’s father starts teaching Esmeralda how to hunt animals. This starts Esmeralda’s life long interest in archery. 1995; Age 5      🌹 March- Esmeralda finds a library hidden in a building that was hidden by kudzu, and she begins to burn through it finding out information that had long been suppressed.      🌹 July- Esmeralda’s father hits her for the first time. 1996; Age 6      🌹 August- Esmeralda joined Gravesville Public School 1998; Age 8      🌹 June- Esmeralda’s father breaks Esmeralda’s bone for the first time. This is the first time Preston threatens to sell Loretta if Esmeralda doesn’t shut up. 2002; Age 12      🌹 April- Esmeralda finishes Gravesville Public School 2005; Age 15      🌹 May- Esmeralda meets Vanessa Lawrence, and they become close friends quickly. 2006; Age 16      🌹June- While alone with Vanessa at a pier, Esmeralda kisses Vanessa. Unfortunately, Esmeralda quickly discovers that she is not alone when her father storms out from the woods and grabs her. Esmeralda never sees Vanessa again, and Esmeralda ends up in the hospital with severe wounds. She barely survives the ordeal. Esmeralda’s father demands that she pay him back the hospital debt, and Esmeralda has to sign a contract to hand over any money that she makes at the factory to the hospital. Until she pays it off.      🌹 August- Esmeralda meets Montgomery Reeves. She doesn’t care for him, but her father likes that he spends money on Esmeralda which is handed off to her father. 2007; Age 17      🌹December- Unknown to Esmeralda, Montgomery signs a contract with Esmeralda's father to take Esmeralda's contract.

2011; Age 21      🌹 March- Esmeralda’s father 'officially' hands over her contract to Montgomery who pays off Esmeralda’s medical debts and more essentially buying Esmeralda. Esmeralda begins to work as Montgomery’s favorite cleaning servant but quickly rises up the ranks due to her beauty.      🌹April- Esmeralda’s mother dies while working on the factory line. This resolves Esmeralda to never have to return to that life again no matter what it takes. She asks Montgomery f she can work for free if he’d sponsor her going back to college. He agrees if she promises herself to him. Not knowing what she is getting into, Esmeralda agrees. Esmeralda starts working 18 hours a day every day to try to save back enough to start college.      🌹August- Esmeralda starts college for the first time.      🌹December- Montgomery takes Esmeralda to a vacation house far away from other people. He insists that Esmeralda owes him for sponsoring her into college, and this is the first time he sexually assaults her. 2013; Age 23      🌹May- Esmeralda gets her Associates in Psychology. She immediately tries to get a job in the field, but everyone tells her that someone like her needs a Bachelors. 2015; Age 25      🌹May- Esmeralda gets her Bachelors in Psychology. She tries to get jobs in the field once again, but everyone tells her that someone like her needs a Masters in Psychology.      🌹August- To get ahead of a problem that she sees, Esmeralda starts medical school while getting her Masters in Psychology. 2017; Age 27      🌹May- Esmeralda gets her Masters in Psychology. She tries to get jobs in the field once again, but everyone insists that she hasn’t proven herself to be trustworthy. They insist on her having a Doctorates to be hireable. 2019; Age 29      🌹May- Esmeralda gets her MD. She starts her residency at Silver Burch hospital where she meets Abigail Hart. 2021; Age 31      🌹May- Esmeralda finishes her residency. 2023; Age 33      🌹December- Esmeralda meets Phillip Nash. 2024; Age 34      🌹February- Phillip Nash has to return Esmeralda back to Montgomery. He reveals that he's part of the resistance. He promises that he is going to save her, but he needs her to get her contract. She gets her contract, and she escapes. They both admit that they love each other.      🌹May- Esmeralda's father causes Esmeralda to have a breakdown where she finally reveals to Phillip that she has cervical cancer. She reveals she won't get treatment until she kills Montgomery. He agrees with her.      🌹June- Esmeralda and Phillip secretly say vows to each other. They emotionally get married to each other out of the sight of everyone else.

[leifandthorn]

"You didn't think you'd be the only magical girl in this support group, did you?"

[when-it-rains-it-snows]

archery range stories

from the new range, actually

-walking back from 70 meters, I found a 5 pieces of an X10. this thing was spread out over 60 feet. it had been *exploded*. outdoor at the new range is behind an old shopping center, so it's asphalt below and a cinder block wall down one side. if you miss the target, the wall, and the asphalt skips the arrow rather than breaking it, there is kudzu waiting. can you tell the difference between kudzu and poison ivy? I can't. I have three arrows back there now. my three arrows cost about the same, possibly a bit less, than that one X10.

-none of the recreational barebow archers wanted to come outside with me and shoot 70. come on, guys, it's fun. the parking lot doesn't Always break your arrows. I t ' s f u n y' a l l c ' m o n

-"if I don't come back in at all, then the kudzu got me." "dibs on your stuff." i *like* that guy.

-on a previous day, his bow was so loud that it was giving me a headache. CRACK! CRACK! THwCRACK! I told him that brace height is a thing that one can do? And he could?? he had never unstrung the bow. so, after a Google search and a borrowed bowstringer his bow went from deafening to merely loud. he was hugely appreciative and we're friends now. he gets my stuff if the kudzu nabs me.

-my bow, a Gillo, is Italian and so was the dude giving me plunger tuning advice. He said "oh I know him, he was after me" when I said that Gillo is Michele Frangilli. the old grey dude shooting compound might have been on the the Italian Olympic team before I was born? my plunger was far too stiff: bless you, sir.

-another guy shoots a Gillo also, so we're automatically friends. I don't make the rules, it's the few and the proud that shoot neither hoyt nor win&win. he hasn't been seen at the range in awhile, so when he showed up he was like "murders! so many murders! Someone stabbed a K9 also!" - - and that's where he's been.

-dude wtf? Dude wtf? Dude wtf? Dude wt

-my exact words were "what the hell do you do for a living"

-crime scene photographer!

-(whew)

[hillbillyhippiemusicreview]

What Are You Listening To? Volume 2

“Is it LA sunny or Memphis blue Oh, I wish I knew, I wish I knew What are you listening to” -Chris Stapleton

Sooo…I know last time I penned this column and asked “What Are You Listening To,” I said this was going to be a weekly event—but what had happened was….I got lost. Lost in the music. Followed Alice down the rabbit hole of resplendent tunes where time stood still. Yeah, we’ll go with that. In the words of the great Colin Raye, “that’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it.” Life happens! HOWEVER, I am finally back with some solid songs you need to have constantly revolvin’ in your library like they do in mine. So, without further ado, I bring to you five of the best of the new new. Did ya hear that rhyme? I’m a poet and didn’t know it. (Ya’ll ignore me, I’m sleep deprived and halfway past silly, so just turn up these tracks, tune me out, and fall in love like I did!)

1) Shelby Lore, “I’m All In”

As much as I love the sad songs, I’m a sucker for a heartfelt love song that makes me actually WANT to fall in love again, and have it stick. Shelby Lore effortlessly accomplished that feeling with his recent single, “I’m All In.” His brooding, gritty vocals pair nicely with a lovesick melody that is primed and ready for summer slow dances under the stars. The romantic lyrics reflect upon a burgeoning relationship where the fella is promising his new lover that though “[he doesn’t] know where this is headed, and [he doesn’t] know where it will end, but if it comes down to sink or swim, [he’s] all in,” promising an enduring love rather than a one night stand. My initial listen of this song was the first time Shelby had crossed my radar, and by the end of it I was a huge fan, impatiently wanting to hear more....so I listened to “I’m All In” about ten times in a row, soaking in every iota of emotion, drowning in a well of my own lovelorn blues letting it both break and heal my heart at the same time. My most favorite part? ‘Twas when he’s reflecting on the first night they shared, with the promise he’d do it all over again if only he could rewind time. Swoooooon.

 2) Kudzu Killers, “I Won’t Drown”

From the first chord of “I Won’t Drown,” I knew it was my type of jam with its vibrant, southern rock-tinged sound. By the beginning of the single, I was hooked: “reckless heart and childish games, stoked my heart and set these flames, your gypsy heart ran wild and free, I just didn’t know it wasn’t with me.” MAN...what a way to start off a song and draw you in! The harmonica solo that enters after the second verse is enough to get you on your feet dancing and clapping along, if you weren’t already--and it’ll keep you rockin’ through the duration of the song. It’s a melodious look at redemption from the burn and scorn of a former flame, while simultaneously acting as a lyrical warning about the karma that will eventually come back around. While the single is a very well-written song, the melody is played out in such a rousing way that it takes a few listens before the gravity of the lyrics begins to set in--so make sure you give it a few listens. The Kudzu Killers are at the top of my list for “Bands to Watch” in 2021 and “I Won’t Drown” is the perfect example as to why. Trust me.

 3) Gabe Lee, “’Ol Smokey”

One of my favorite Nashville treasures, Gabe Lee, is a musical force to be reckoned with—I truly believe his talent knows no bounds. “’Ol Smokey” has become a favorite of mine to blast in the car with my windows down, singing my heart out because it’s just that GOOD. This tune can originally be found on Gabe’s 2019 debut release, Farmland, but here it gets re-cut with a bit more funky folk flavor that speaks right to my heart, featuring a rockin’ bluegrass band. Lee is a master storyteller, and I both admire and envy his craft as it typically leaves me spellbound. Here, he spins the tale of a heartsick, forlorn woman still bound by the shackles of the love she shares with a downtrodden man who just can’t seem to cross back over to the right side of the tracks, despite numerous chances. The lyrics allude to Lucy Ann watching the evolution of the demise of her relationship play out on a desolate TV screen as the boys in blue roll in, but perhaps its merely a metaphor of the storm brewing in the jail cell of her mind. Give it a listen and decide for yourself.

 4) Vodka Something, “Just So You Know”

Story time: One night while absentmindedly scrolling through social media, I came across this short clip on Instagram of a wickedly talented, shirtless, heavily tattooed guy with long braids and a backwards cap playing the most beautiful song on my favorite instrument and within seconds, I was hooked. The juxtaposition of the lovely, intricate melody with the eye-catching scene seen in the video drew me in almost instantaneously, and I’ve been enamored with “Just So You Know” since that evening. So enamored to the point that I cannot accurately fathom the words to describe it. To me, it’s a bit like emo bluegrass, as if Panic at the Disco bore a musical lovechild somewhere in the foothills of Kentucky with Bill Monroe. Alternative folk is likely a better categorization, but whatever it is, it’s perfect. The pickin’ of the banjo, the lyrics, the inflection and intonation of his voice, and the whole vibe of the song and music video are jaw dropping. I don’t ever assign numerical ratings to any music I review, but if I had to—I’d give this one a 1000/10 simply for how uniquely beautiful and soul-stirring it is. Consider this an important lesson in not judging a book by its cover and to give everyone a chance--you never know what magic you may find, if only you’ll lend an ear. Now, go do your homework and L I S T E N.

 5) Bella White, “Just Like Living”

Canadian songstress Bella White has found a loving home amidst the bluegrass genre making the style her own with her 2020 album release, Just Like Living. On the title track, her piercing voice is seeped in the folklore of the past, as the euphonic instrumentals pair perfectly with the lyrics to create the quintessential bluegrass track we’ve all been missing, yet it’s wrapped neatly in a new-age sound. At times, her mellifluous vocals remind me of a female Benjamin Tod with the subtle howl and cadence she has to her flow, and I have adored what I’ve heard so far with this coming-of-age tune about leaving home behind to chase love that always seems to be just quite out of reach. Not only does she utilize her voice as an instrument, but Bella is a true wordsmith weaving her words together both vividly and poetically, as evidenced from the very first verse: “The lights pourin’ through my window dressin’ everything up in gold, and I don’t know what I’m doin’ here, I left the howlin’ winds and the prairies to find some kind of idea, am I full or am I empty?” Wow. “Just Like Living” is a must listen.

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Do me a favor--while you listen to these fabulous creations, tell someone you love ‘em today. Peace, love, and music, ya’ll. They make the world go round.

-Lyssa

[uyuro]

UYU REVIEW: YADAH products from BB COSMETIC! 💗 use my code ‘bbuyuro’ for 8% off at bb cosmetic! ✨

Hello again everyone! This has been a very busy few months for me. I've spent the last two weeks basically breaking down because I had a killer exam that was worth 40% and recovering from flu 😓 I'm still very uneasy about how I did but it's Easter now and I'd like to relax and have a break~ I hope you’ve all been well.

Yadah is not one of the more popular brands, but I have seen them popping up more recently. Their mascot is a really cute girl with red hair and she kinda reminds me of a pumpkin. They have a decent mix of skincare and make-up products, and they did a collab with the Korean fashion site Sonyunara recently! If you go to their Korean website, it has a really cute design and theme, I linked it below and I’d recommend visiting just to see the illustrations. Since I haven't seen many other people talking about this brand, I hope it'll be interesting for you guys to discover a new k-beauty brand!

BB Cosmetic is a relatively new Korean beauty store, and they stock a lot of the more popular Korean brands + they ship worldwide for free! 💗 Their prices are really affordable and competitive with some of my other faves with free shipping like Jolse and Beautynetkorea, as well as eBay stores. Don’t forget, you can use my discount code ’BBUYURO’ for 8% off. 

I personally love BB Cosmetic and it’s become one of my go-to websites for Korean beauty shopping. While they do provide me products to review, I shop there frequently as well - I’ve provided a mini-review of some other BB Cosmetic products at the bottom, one that was a free gift and one that I purchased personally. I would highly suggest BB Cosmetic if you live in the US because they have USPS shipping which arrives super quick!

Disclaimer: Some items were sent to me for review and consideration by BB Cosmetic. I am not being compensated for this review and opinions are always 100% honest.

✏️ ABOUT THE ITEM: AUTO LIP CRAYON

First things first, I’ll be reviewing the Yadah Auto Lip Crayon. Here are the features:

Creates rich colour with a soft-matte finish

Long-lasting and lightweight

Contains macadamia seed oil that moisturizes and soothes lips

Paraben-free 

There are 7 shades available (from L-R in the image): #01 Dazzling Red, #02 Tangerine Orange, #03 Pink Holic, #04 Rose Coral, #05 Cotton Candy, #06 Plum Burgundy, #07 Rose Beige.

Here are the swatches of the colours (in the same order)

Here's a suggestion from Yadah to use two different colours from the range for a two-toned lip! This one combines #06 Plum Burgundy and #07 Rose Beige.

Ingredients

These are taken from Yadah’s Korean website. All the colours are listed, but the ones I pasted are specific for #06 Plum Burgundy:

Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Capric / Caprylic triglycerides, Polyglyceryl-2-triisostearate, CI 15850, Ozokerite, Candelilla wax, Microcrystalline wax, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate / Hexastearate / Hexarosinate, Adeps lanae, Polymethyl methacrylate, Polyethylene, Iron oxide red, Black iron oxide, Avocado oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Dibutyl hydroxy toluene.

I've bolded the ingredients that they listed as key ingredients, and italics are ones that came up as 'problematic' on cosDNA.

CI 15850, Candelilla wax and avocado oil all came up as slight acne triggers, which I don't think is really a problem as this is a lip product.

CI 15850 is a red pigment and has a safety rating of 1 - 4.

Dibutyl hydroxy toluene is a preservative with a safety rating of 6. If you're not familiar with cosDNA, for the safety rating, the lower numbers are better. However it's still not a 100% perfect indicator as it depends on the concentration of the ingredient and the usage as well.

Pricing 

BB Cosmetic: $6.16 (free shipping worldwide)

Koreadepart: $6.51 USD (shipping by weight)

Yadah's official website: 8,000 won / $7.04 USD (within Korea only)

You can see here that BB Cosmetic actually has the cheapest price by far, especially considering that they include free shipping!

As I mentioned before, Yadah isn’t extremely well-known and I wasn’t able to find their products on some other popular k-beauty sites like Jolse and Testerkorea, etc.

📷 PHOTOS + DETAILS: AUTO LIP CRAYON

The packaging is a black triangle box with shiny lettering. The colour I’m going to be reviewing is #06 Plum Burgundy. I like that the twisty part of the tube has the colour of the crayon on it too.

The tube of the lip crayon has the silouhette of the mascot which I think is cute 😊

Here are some swatches that I did on my arm. The left is with just one swipe - I have tried layering it but the colour doesn't build since it's very pigmented already. On the right side, I tried very hard to scrub it off with just a tissue (no remover) and you can see a stain is still left behind.

This means the lasting power is great, but I wouldn't recommend using it before a day that you plan on wearing nude colours, since the stain will most likely still be there.

The colour is very similar to the swatches but it seems a bit more purple rather than red. I'm still very happy with the colour though since I don't have a lot of dark colours!

Here are some lip swatches! In the top picture I attempted a gradient lip, but just one-tone instead of two-toned like in the suggestion image. I think dark colours look really good for the centre of the gradient and I love how this smoothed out at the edges! If you don't like dealing with watery tints but still want a dark colour to do gradient lip with, I would really recommend this one.

I basically never do a full-on layer of lipstick but I thought it would be helpful for this post 😛 Like many lipsticks, it's hard for me to get a smooth line right away and it's noticeable since this is a dark colour. If you plan on wearing full lip colour, I would suggest using a lip liner with this one.

The last picture is just blotted away, and this is what the lip looks like after about 5 hours on me (with eating). It's still noticeable but the colour has worn away a bit. I actually quite like this pink-red stain that is left behind.

Here's a selca while wearing the Auto Lip Crayon~ No make-up so don't judge 😛 I actually really like bold lip colours on no make-up days because it helps take away attention from the other parts of my face.

I found the lip crayon to be very, very comfortable to wear. I found myself not having to wearing lip balm underneath for once since it really is moisturising. The lasting power is quite good, although I do find lipstick-type products a bit annoying since I drink water a lot. It's easy to reapply though so it's not a huge issue.

The Mamonde Creamy Tint is a popular product that I've seen around and I have to say that the Yadah Auto Lip Crayon is a lot more comfortable. In comparison, the Mamonde one is basically not creamy or moisturising at all, in fact it's drier than a lot of lipsticks I own. If you wanted to invest in a lip crayon but you have dry lips, I would highly suggest the Yadah Auto Lip Crayon over the Mamonde Creamy Tint!

✏️ ABOUT THE ITEM: ANTI-T RED ZERO SPOT CREAM

The next Yadah product is the Anti-T Red Zero Spot Cream. It's a spot treatment for acne and comes in handy tube packaging.

Yadah actually has a whole Anti-T trouble care line, all of which feature their cute mascot.

I really wanted to share some drawings from their website because they are so nice! The drawings show the key ingredients of the cream, which you can also see in the ingredients list.

Here are some of the features:

Natural extracts control excessive sebum secretions, improve skin environments, and soothe the troubled area.

Vegetable extracts naturally moisturize the sensitive skin.

Paraben, Benzophenone, Mineral oil, Sulfate, Artificial dyes, Minimal chemical materials free.

Main ingredients: Salicylic acid, Green tea extract, Rosemary extract, Sage extract.

Ingredients

Taken from the Korean Yadah website and analysed with cosDNA.

Aqua, Propanediol, Capric / Caprylic triglycerides, Nicotinamide, Glycerol, Hydrogenated palm kernel oil, Lecithine, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Pentylene glycol, Shea butter, Mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, Camellia japonica (camellia) seed oil, Xantham gum, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita (chamomile) leaf extract, Thujopsis dolabrata (thujopsis) branch extract, Centella asiatica (centella) extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, Sorbitan caprylate, Arginine, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Phytosqualane, Magnolia kobus (magnolia) bark extract, Salix alba (willow) bark extract, Lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) extract, Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed) root extract, Aloe barbadenis (aloe) leaf extract, D-flavanoids, Brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) extract, Vitamin E, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, Glycine soja (soybean) peptide, Adenosine, Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap) root extract, Pueraria lobata (kudzu) root extract, Trehalose, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Opuntia ficus-indica (barbary fig) fruit extract, Glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, Hydrolysed pea protein, Pisum sativum (pea) extract, Isoflavone, Panax ginseng root extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Angelica gigas extract, Cimicifuga dahurica root extract, Equisetum himemale extract, Linoleic acid, Punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit extract, Trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Coptis chinensis (Chinese goldthread) root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Citrus unshiu (Satsuma mandarin) peel extract, Grape skin extract, Yeast betaglucan, Levulinic acid, Dioscorea villosa (wild yam) root extract, Vaccinium angustifolium (blueberry) fruit extract, Hyaluronan, Malus domestica (apple) fruit extract, Silybum marianum (milk thistle), Sophorin, Astaxanthin, Quercetin, Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil.

Oh boy, this ingredients list is super long, full of extracts, and probably means nothing to you. To be honest, it doesn't really mean much to me either since I don't know what most of these ingredients do. I've tried to add the common names for most of the extracts, although are pretty obsure regardless. In a way, I feel like loading the product with so many extracts is pointless though. 

Most of the ingredients don't come up with any acne triggers or safety issues. The only one that came up is vitamin E which I don't personally know too much about, but please take note if this is an ingredient that causes acne for you!

Pricing

BB Cosmetic: $13.58 (free shipping worldwide)

Koreadepart: $9.45 USD (shipping by weight)

Yadah's official website: 17,500 won / $15.40 USD (within Korea only)

With the Anti Zero Spot Cream, Koreadepart comes in a bit cheaper (although this is a sale price I believe). If you are planning a haul with Koreadepart then it might be worth it to pick this up too, but otherwise I would recommend BB Cosmetic since Koreadepart shipping fees are quite expensive for a small amount of items.

📷 PHOTOS + DETAILS: ANTI-T RED ZERO SPOT CREAM

Here is the tube and the packaging! I really like the overall design of this product. The colour contrast and the simple drawings are really nice.

A far bit of warning: if you don't like seeing acne / acne marks, don't scroll any further! I have some photos of my own acne further down.

The tube design is actually quite unique (or at least I've never seen anything like this before), and there's a small knob on the side that you press to dispense the product.

(I'm really sorry for the low quality of this picture. I've been having so much trouble with Tumblr recently and the photo I originally took just wouldn't upload.. I've had to try over 20 times just to upload all the pictures in this review and it's really becoming troublesome 😓)

Anyway, the cream is quite light in texture, kind of like a gel cream. It feels quite smoothing and fresh once you apply it and it feels moisturising too.

So here is my experience with this spot cream! Before using the cream, I have quite a few active pimples which are raised as you can see. After using it every day, and pausing my other spot treatments, the second side is my after.

The odd thing about this cream is that it didn't calm down all my pimples. It did help soothe some of them. A lot of the ones that hadn't come to a head yet, came to a head immediately after using the cream. This allowed me to use my pimple patches and quickly get rid of them.

If you have problematic skin and you're interested in k-beauty, you've most likely heard of the COSRX Centella Blemish Cream. However, apart from being a spot treatment they're not really that similar. They do both have centella asiatica as an ingredient, but it's definitely more prominent in the COSRX cream. The main difference is that the COSRX cream is a lot thicker, and a little goes a long way. 

I've found that the COSRX cream doesn't really work that well on me anymore... this is different for everyone's skin though. I think if you have one, and it works, you probably don't need the other.

💭 OVERVIEW + FINAL THOUGHTS

yadah auto lip crayon: 5 / 5

I have become very fond of this lip crayon. I like how pigmented and vivid the colour is, and it's creamy and moisturising. I also enjoy the stain that it leaves behind, so it looks pretty even when it fades.

It's easy to use, and especially easy to create a gradient lip with which is my favourite lip application technique. I've used it around 10 times and the tip hasn't even changed shape really so I could imagine that it would last a long time.

I wouldn't wear this lip crayon everyday since I don't like lip products that transfer (since I drink a lot of water, as I mentioned earlier). Howvever, that's not necessarily a problem with the product, it's just a feature of the type of product and it can't really be helped so I won't be marking it down just for that.

💖 Pros: Pigmented colour, moisturising, long-lasting. 💔 Cons: Transfers easily, leaves a stain (could be good or bad, up to you).

yadah anti-t red zero spot cream: 4 / 5

This isn't a perfect spot cream for me - I'd love for it to just make my spots disappear but I doubt many people find a product as perfect as that. This spot cream has been working well for me though. I like that it soothes some away but it also inflames some so I can get rid of them more easily with other methods.

I'm not quite sure how long this would last, but I haven't made a noticeable dent in it yet. Since it's a spot treatment, it should last a while.

The packaging is handy and a lot more portable than the COSRX Centella Cream, so if you ever feel like you need to soothe your blemishes on the go, you can! I also love the packaging design. If you're looking for a new spot cream, I would suggest checking this one out! 💕

💖 Pros: Handy packaging, soothes pimples, helps bring blemishes to a head. 💔 Cons: Doesn’t work on all blemishes, may not work for everyone!

Please keep in mind for acne products, it varies for everyone! 😬

OTHER MINI REVIEWS: WELCOS CONFUME ARGAN TREATMENT OIL + THE FACE SHOP THE THERAPY 

welcos confume argan treatment oil: 5 / 5 I've been trying out different Korean hair oils for a while to soothe my damaged ends. I saw a lot of good reviews on this one, and I liked how it came in a huge bottle (it also comes with a mini travel sized bottle).

It's hard to really describe how an oil works in a unique way, but this oil has been working well for me in soothing my damaged ends. I use it just after showering on damp hair and also once my hair is dry. If you're looking for an affordable hair oil, you should try this one 😍

I bought this from BB Cosmetic for $10.83.

the face shop the therapy royal made moisture blending formula cream: 5 / 5

Even though I have dry skin, I've always been more fond of gel creams. I got this in a sample set pouch but I'm going to be purchasing the full size once I come back from China. I originally started using this when I ran out of my Belif Aqua Bomb, but I think I actually like this one better since it's not as heavily fragranced.

It has a very light, soft texture but still very moisturising. This has been very good for keeping my eyes and nose moisturised, but it's very good for all over the face. A bonus is that it seems to be lasting a long, long time. This is only the sample size and I'm only about halfway through so far.

The sample / travel kit that this is available in goes for $10.98 (with 2 other small products). The full size is available for $28.37.

Thank you for checking out my review today! I hope you enjoyed reading and here are links for mentioned products again if you were interested in any of them:

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Animal M-Stak Review: Don’t Buy Before You Read This!

What is it?

Animal M-Stak is a natural bodybuilding supplement designed for “hard gainers” who may have hit a plateau. Animal M-Stak reportedly helps people stimulate new muscle growth, without the addition of hormones or steroids.

Animal M-Stak enables growth by something the makers of this product call nutrient partitioning, where specific nutrients are used by the body for muscle building. Animal M-Stak also helps promote a healthy immune system and supports the regulation of cortisol levels.

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Animal M-Stak Ingredients and Side Effects

The manufacturer of Animal M-Stak has included an easy-to-read label on the website, allowing potential consumers to quickly evaluate the product and determine whether or not it is right for them. Here’s a look at what’s inside:

Cyanotis Vaga Extract Fenugreek Extract Bioperine Eleutherococcus Senticosus Amino Blend Guarana Seed Powder Ajuga Turkestanica 5-Methyl-y-Methoxyisoflavone Muira Puama Beta Sitosterol

Amino Blend: Made up of a blend of amino acids such as L-tauring, L-leucine, L-cartinine, L-valine and L-isoleucine, this formulation targets protein synthesis in the body and help stimulate muscle recovery and overall lean muscle building process.

Cyanotis Vaga Extract: A root used to help improve sex drive, stamina and muscle recover, cyanotis vaga is used in a number of bodybuilding supplements as it contains ecdysterones, which help increase metabolism and anabolism, as well as regulate glucose.

5-Methyl-y-Methoxyisoflavone: A flavonoid found in a variety of herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables, this ingredient is used to promote good circulation and the health of the capillaries. It may also help reduce inflammation in the body.

Muira Puama: A traditional Brazilian remedy for low sex drive, muira puama can be used as a nerve tonic, as well as a way to boost cognitive function.

Fenugreek Extract: Thought to enhance testosterone levels, fenugreek has long been used to increase libido and general male virility.

Side effects may include a maple syrup smell in sweat or urine, nasal congestion, diarrhea, nausea, coughing, wheezing and in some cases, severe allergic reactions.

Guarana Seed Powder: Used as an energy booster, as well as a weight loss supplement, guarana is used in a number of energy drinks due to its caffeine content.

Bioperine: A patented black pepper extract used to help the body absorb nutrients.

Eleutherococcus Senticosus: An herb from the ginseng family, eletherocuccus is used as a substitute for ginseng, and may help regulate blood pressure and improve energy levels in the body.

Side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, irritability and insomnia.

Kudzu: A vine plant native to China and Japan, and brought to the United States, kudzu is used to treat muscle pain, measles and intoxication.

Beta Sitosterol: An ingredient found in a number of vegetables and nuts, beta sitosterol is used to treat pain and swelling resulting from exercise, enhancing sexual performance and treat symptoms stemming from a variety of conditions ranging from allergies and autoimmune diseases to cancer, migraines and HIV.

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Animal M-Stak Quality of Ingredients

In looking at the ingredients of Animal M-Stak, we liked that the manufacturer opted to keep things natural, though there are a lot of items included in this formula. While most of these items like black pepper extract, grapefruit and the collection of amino acids are good ingredients, found in a number of foods, fenugreek does have some risks associated with use.

For that reason, we’d recommend proceeding with caution should you decide to use as Animal M-Stak as a sexual enhancement solution.

Overall, there aren’t many reports of people who had experienced serious side effects after taking this product, so we don’t know what the risk of a bad reaction is.

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The Price and Quality of Animal M-Stak

Animal M-Stak is regularly sold for $64.95 on the official website for a container of 21 packs. If used as directed, this product should last for a 3-week cycle, though they mention best results coming from back to back cycles. Animal M-Stak can be purchased through Amazon, GNC and a few other online retailers, and can sometimes be found for a lower price than you’d find on the official website.

In terms of quality, it seems this product is made from a long list of ingredients, so it’s not something you can easily find in the form of a multi-vitamin or get similar results through eating a balanced diet.

While it’s hard to find many reports of any negative side effects occurring with use, there aren’t many reviews in general. For that reason, we don’t have enough information to determine whether or not Animal M-Stak is a safe and effective product.

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Business of Animal M-Stak

The name of the company that sells Animal M-Stak is known as Universal Nutrition, though this product falls under a separate product line called Animal Pak. The contact information for Universal Nutrition information is as follows:

Phone Number: 800-872-0101

Address: 3 Terminal Road New Brunswick NJ 08901

The Animal Pak website is full of almost too many graphics and features a lot of text. With its videos and white text on a black background, it’s a bit if a challenge to focus on reading about the science behind Animal M-Stak or any of the other products in the line. There is a lot of information about testosterone and the benefits of increasing the hormone has on physical fitness levels.

The site does provide a lot of information about the ingredients in Animal M-Stak and how they work to promote lean muscle gains. However, they don’t cite any clinical studies on or include any information from a medical professional. It is worth noting that the information listed is well written and informative, so it avoids the feeling of any deception on the part of the manufacturer.

Customer Opinions of Animal M-Stak

Based on the customer reviews we found for this product, Animal M-Stak it seems many people were happy with the results they got from adding this product into their rotation. Here’s a look at what users have been saying:

“The M-Stak helped keep the muscle mass gained during my test cycle, but in my case it helped keep my muscles solid until I started gaining weight again after 5 months of heavy weight training.”

“This product gave me gyno. I didn’t notice until a bit after the cycle ended, and my nipples started to look puffy, and the nearby glands were inflamed. Not sure if this is permanent, but definitely be careful.”

This product gave me some chest pain, and a slightly irregular heartbeat. I don’t know if it really worked otherwise, but this was the supplement I was taking at the time, and followed the directions to a T.”

“Think I got more of a placebo effect then anything – trained a little harder – got ever more sore then normal, but no gains or noticeable change in size. Its relatively cheap and easy to use. I’m caffeine sensitive and it made me jittery and anxious.”

Reviews for Animal Stak were mixed. There were several positive reviews for this product, primarily citing muscle gains and increased capacity for physical activity. There weren’t too many reports of negative side effects, which suggests this supplement is likely safe for most people. Yet, many users didn’t experience many significant changes either, which suggests Animal Stak may have a placebo effect.

Because we don’t have enough information regarding the results of the clinical studies performed on this product, nor the conditions of the men that reviewed this product, it’s hard to know whether or not this product works with any consistency.

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Conclusion – Does Animal M-Stak Work?

Based on the information outlined above, Animal M-Stak does contain some good ingredients known to boost testosterone levels, though it’s unclear whether or not any success with this product can be attributed to a placebo effect after using.

This product has a very specific usage, and we’d recommend looking elsewhere if you’re not a bodybuilder or serious fitness enthusiast looking to come out of a long period of workout plateau. For men looking to enhance performance or virility, a testosterone booster might be your best option.

Our review experts have discovered that Viritenz is the best male performance enhancement option out there. The supplement is made using a blend of all-natural ingredients like tongkat ali, ginseng, tribulus terrestris and L-arginine, proven safe and effective for improving sexual function and physical performance with use.

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Had the sudden realization of "wait, we haven't seen Hermosa's back in Leif & Thorn canon, that means it's not a continuity error if I give him one of those giant artscape tattoos." ...even with his brain issues, his memories from before the Montmere mission stay intact. So he wouldn't actually forget the tattoo's existence. But it was funnier this way.

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Flashback to the moment of Kudzu's biggest loss.

One of the non-exclusive bonus sketches from Leif & Thorn Volume 4. The exclusive sketches are only in the book -- I’ll put the paperback on sale in February (once most of the preorders are shipped), and you can pick up the ebook right now.

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Leif & Thorn Q&A #110-112

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A timely Leif & Thorn wallpaper this month -- Kudzu standing in the sunset.

(This is the first time I've made a high-res, uncropped graphic of his staff. You can bet I'll be using that again.) Get the exclusive high-res version on Patreon! Comes in two sizes, standard-resolution and widescreen, to fit most  devices.

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Doll versions of more characters from Leif & Thorn, made with gen8's chibi maker!

Featuring new knights, school friends, old guards, and Theater People.

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I'll Let You Whip Me If I Misbehave by ErinPtah

The strongest villain of magical-boy week is Kudzu. Off the record, "Sexyback" is his transformation theme.

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