#Mascara for fuller lashes

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Eyelash Extensions | Semi-Permanent Lashes

Eyelash extensions have become a popular beauty treatment for those seeking fuller, longer lashes without the daily hassle of applying mascara. These semi-permanent lashes, made from synthetic fibers, are individually glued to your natural lashes, providing an instantly enhanced look. But what are the pros and cons of eyelash extensions? While they offer convenience and a dramatic effect, they can be expensive and require regular maintenance. How long do eyelash extensions last? Typically, they last about 4-6 weeks, depending on your lash growth cycle.

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Sheaffer Volume Mascara in Pakistan:

Sheaffer Volume Mascara is one of the essential cosmetics that every woman has in her makeup bag. It is used to enhance the beauty of eyelashes by making them appear longer, fuller, and darker. Among different types of mascara, volume mascara is particularly popular due to its ability to add volume and thickness to lashes. In this article, we will discuss volume mascara and its benefits in detail.

What is Sheaffer Volume Mascara?

Volume mascara is a type of mascara that is designed to create the illusion of thicker and fuller lashes. It contains a special formula that coats each lash individually and creates a voluminous look. The brush of volume mascara is also different from other mascara types. It has a larger and thicker wand that can separate and lift each lash to create a more voluminous effect.

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I'm over winter. I need sundress obsessed Quinn back in my life, k thanks! 🤤

Gods, you and me both! 🙂‍↕️ Mild content warning//implied sexual interactions.

"I want to take you somewhere," Quinn smirked, watching you put your makeup on. He hadn't been standing there very long, however long enough that he was obviously up to something. You had flown to Florida yesterday morning, so you had spent the day with him at the lake house. Today, it seemed, someone was suffering from cabin fever.

"Like where?" You asked, focused on setting your false lashes in the right spot. 

"I dunno. Just...somewhere."

With a soft laugh, you'd shoot him a cute, sideways glance. "That sounds slightly ominous, babe."

Quinn smirked a second time, "I just want to take you out for the day, show you around."

"Show me around or show me off?" You teased, making him laugh at your quick whit. 

"Both?"

"Quinny!" You replied in comedic shock, in that whiny tone he loved. You knew what he meant, but you couldn't miss the opportunity to tease him. 

"You know I love you," he reassured, leaving the doorframe he was leaned against to come up behind you. His hands found your waist while you found your mascara. 

"I love you too, Quinn." You tried to ignore him after that, but as you leaned forward, to get closer to the mirror, you couldn't help but press into his hips and see him smile over your shoulder. 

"What are you trying to do?" He said, trying to contain a wider smile, one brow arched slightly. 

"I'm trying to do my makeup, Quinn! I don't know what it is you're doing!" Try as you might, you'd break first. Your giggles instantly melting away your once determined facade. 

Quinn would pull you a little closer, "I'm just standing here."

You stood up, turning around to ruin whatever fun he was trying to have. His pout the clear indication, like taking a toy away from a child. "I'll make a deal with you, baby."

Catching his attention, that bottom lip would quickly retract, "Yeah?"

"Mhm, how about you go pick me something to wear while I finish my makeup? Then you can show me off, or around," you winked, giving him a quick kiss.

Quinn's expression brightened, like he wasn't expecting you to say anything like that. It was clear that he was excited to have such permission. "Really?"

He could be so ridiculously adorable, especially when his emotions were genuine. "Really."

"Anything?" He pressed, that devious tone you forgot he had, painting his reply. 

"Within reason, Quinn." You said, giving him one of "those looks". "I'm sure there are enough options for you to pick from. I know I over-packed like always."

He'd give a playful look on his face before leaving you to finish getting ready. You could have watched him dig through your suitcase, but you really did want to be finished just incase he was much quicker than anticipated. Thankfully, your over-night curls just needed let down, so once he came back, you'd be ready within ten minutes, if he could keep his hands off of you long enough to do so. 

Lashes done, lipstick on, and after a quick spritz of some setting spray, you just needed to be given your chosen outfit. Finding it odd that you had actually finished before him, you made your way back into his adjoining bedroom to see what was keeping him. There, on the bed, Quinn had two sundresses laid out, standing before him like he was making a ground-breaking decision. 

"Problems?" You asked, wrapping your arms around his waist. 

"No...," he lied, pausing for a moment. "I like this one for today, I think."

You'd let go of him to see what he had picked, and honestly, you weren't surprised which ones had made the final selection. There was a reason you had packed so many sundresses, not just because it was Florida in the summertime, but because you remembered how a few of them had driven him crazy the first time you had wore them. The one he was holding was black and covered with orange and yellow sunflowers. It had a fuller skirt; one meant for twirling around, and just low-cut enough in the front that the girls could be seen if he wanted a tasteful peek. 

"I love this one," you commented, taking it from him and slipping away to the bathroom once more. It wouldn't take long to get into it, or to let your hair down. Quinn had patiently waited for you to come out instead of asking you if you needed him. In reality, you'd have to ask him to help you with the zipper. You could have done it yourself, but it was more fun if you included him, knowing it would make his heart race just a little. 

"Baby, can you help me?" You asked, standing in the doorway. 

"Of course."

You pulled your hair over your shoulder, the black satin hairbow affixed at the back of your head had been sprayed with your perfume and it was now near his nose.

"You smell wonderful," he added, his shaky fingers fumbling with the zipper for a moment. 

"Thank you. It's the perfume you got me for my birthday," you said, turning around once he was done.

"And you look beautiful." Quinn couldn't take his eyes off your body, it taking him a moment to return his gaze to your face. It didn't bother you, because you knew Quinn never put your looks before the real reasons he loved you so much. 'How you look is just a bonus,' he always reassured you, and you knew he meant it. 

"Thank you, baby," you smiled, arms falling around his neck as he held you; his hands tracing the curves of your body lightly. "I love you."

"I love you, too. I love you so much," he grinned, finding your mouth for a soft kiss that developed into a deeper one. 

"Careful, or you'll be wearing more of my lipstick than I am." 

His lips would trace your jawline then down your neck. You'd squirm slightly against the feeling of his stubble against your body as he moved to dot the lightest kisses atop your exposed cleavage, you smiling the whole time.

"I don't want to go anywhere, just yet. Maybe in a little bit. I think there might be a storm coming in or something," he smirked, picking you up to take you over to the bed. Quinn would lay you down gently, his delicate fingers sliding up your thighs as he urged you just to lay back and relax. "There's plenty of time to go out later."

[honeytonedhottie]

honey's guide to winter⋆.ೃ࿔*:･❄️💕

winter is my SEASON. as a december baby and a certified winter princess im qualified to talk about to have the most princessy, sugary winter that you've ever had and were gonna explore just that in this post…💬🎀

WINTER BEAUTY ;

when i think of winter beauty i think of glittery, shimmery eyelids and frosty pink lips. glittery nails, long dolly lashes, and LOTS and lots of ribbons and furry accessories. winter beauty is about looking fabulously flushed from the cold, looking and feeling like a glittery winter fairy ᡣ𐭩 •｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅💕

lets start off with the makeup. first and foremost wash ur face and prep ur skin cuz it makes ur makeup look 10x better…💬🎀

♡ prime and prep ur skin ♡ put on ur foundation

when putting on foundation it helps to apply the product onto the top of ur hand and apply with a brush for more coverage 💓🍨

♡ next, use some concealer as needed ♡ fill in ur brows

♡ now feel free to prep ur eye lids if u have some redness, but we're gonna go in with an icy eyeshadow. for this look lets do a light blueish grey tone and just put that all over our eyelid

♡ put a darker blue color on the outer corner of ur eyes, and very gently blend outwards towards ur brows as u see in the first photo above. then go in with an angelic light blue on the inner area of ur eyelid (not the inner corner) ♡ use a bit of eyeliner to make ur eyes stand-out

this makeup look is focused highly on the EYES and the lips so feel free to do ur face as u normally would, contouring, blush etc ❄️🍧

♡ go in with some GLITTERY eyeshadow to make ur eyes shine and you can NEVER have enough shimmer ♡ next put on some half lashes because they rly pull this look together and dont forget to apply mascara onto ur lower lashes to make ur eyes look fuller ♡ a little highlight under ur brows for that blingy 2000's look

now lets talk about how to do the PERFECT FROSTY LIP. u wanna start by outlining ur lips with a lip liner that is on the rosier side. nyx has a lot of good ones like that. go in with a baby pinkish or a light pink lipstick (i say both these things cuz you'll know what looks good on u) and finish off with a shimmery lipgloss

furthermore we need a yummy winter scent! invest in some yummy scents like…💬🎀

♡ soft, powdery scents

♡ warm cashmeres and cake scents

♡ the bath and body works snowflakes and cashmere scent specifically is so nostalgic to me

♡ frosty petal and berry scents

we should also be prepared to protect our gorgeous doll skin from the harsh winter weather so make sure that ur doing ur skincare accordingly! look for creamy, hydrating formulas and make sure to cleanse gently in little circles ᡣ𐭩 •｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅ after you've cleansed, use a nice rich serum to keep ur skin plump and hydrated and NOT dry.

another thing, chapped lips are a NO this winter so make sure that ur walking around with ur yummy chapstick to protect ur lips from the cold and keep them pillowy soft…💬🎀

♡ creamy lipglosses

♡ whipped soaps and body butters

WINTER ESSENTIALS ;

during the winter time, use a lotion that is on the thicker side because we should be moisturized all year round but ESPECIALLY in the winter. because its so cold, lean towards lotions that are thicker and creamier. also look out for lotions that have oils, or glycerin/sodium lactate (these are all humectants and they're FANTASTIC for hydrating ur skin).

♡ thick lotions, creams and body butters

♡ a christmas wishlist written in a pink glitter gel pen OR a fluffy pink pen

♡ chapstick and LOTS of shimmery lipgloss

♡ herbal teas and supplements

during the winter time, there we're exposed to reduced sunlight, and seasonal illnesses. and that not hot!! so make sure that ur taking supplements like vitamin D (cuz during the winter time, we tend to spend more time indoors and have less exposure to sunlight, which is crucial for vitamin D synthesis) ᡣ𐭩 •｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅ along with other things like zinc, elderberry, and other probiotics.

DISCLAIMER : its crucial for u to do ur own research when it comes to ur health so make sure that u do that before applying anything that u learn on the internet for ur own safety!…💬🎀

some teas that i recommend in the winter time is ginger tea, peppermint tea and lemon balm tea. i also rly love rosehip tea cuz it is SUCH a treat 💕

♡ hot chocolate with pink marshmallows and whipped cream

♡ a bouncy blowout

♡ big fluffy lashes

WINTER FASHION ;

winter is literally THEE season for over the top accessories like earmuffs and mittens. invest in some super cute fluffy earmuffs and gloves, fluffy boots and puffy coats with fur trimmed that are cinched at the waist to look like an adorable winter doll! mini skirts, tights and leg warmer combo is also very doll for the winter.

this winter we're giving the baby pink and white color scheme, with long silky hair, icy pink lips, victoria's secret pink perfumes and BODY GLITTER…💬🎀

on the winter wardrobe shopping list/checklist we have thick tights and stockings, thick comfy pajamas, a couple or more cute pairs of boots, a winter coat etc.

ribbons

legwarmers

thick tights

thick stockings

comfy pjs

boots

adorable winter coat

fur coat

some more things that are rly winter-esque in fashion are those fur coats. they're SO luxurious and so pretty + they keep u warm so they're an absolute STAPLE when it comes to winter fashion. look for things that are FUZZY cuz they rly radiate those amazing winter vibes.

WINTER MOOD BOARDS ;

PREPPING FOR WINTER ;

♡ buy some new body scrubs. because its so cold and we're usually covering up more during the winter months, its the perfect opportunity to work on and perfect ur body care routine so dont neglect that

♡ buy a nice fuzzy blanket or one of those heated blankets cuz shit gets cold, and we wanna stay as warm and toasty as possible 💕

[mote-historie]

Maybelline produced The Cake Mascara, the first modern eye cosmetic for everyday use in 1917.

The Company was created by a 19-year-old entrepreneur named Thomas Lyle Williams in 1915. Williams noticed his older sister Mabel applying a mixture of Vaseline and coal dust to her eyelashes to give them a darker, fuller look.

He adapted it with a chemistry set and produced a product sold locally called Lash-Brow-Ine. Williams renamed his eye beautifier Maybelline in her honor.

[theambitiouswoman]

Everyday Makeup Routine 💄🪞💋✨

Primer: Apply a lightweight, mattifying primer to create a smooth base for your makeup and control excess oil.

Foundation or Tinted Moisturizer: Even out your skin tone with a light layer of foundation or a tinted moisturizer that matches your skin shade. (You don't always need foundation. I only wear foundation if I am going for a full glam look. Other wise, I use concealer and tinted moisturizer on days my skin is not cooperating.)

Concealer: Use a creamy concealer to cover any blemishes, redness, or under-eye circles.

Setting Powder: Gently dust a translucent setting powder to lock in your base and reduce shine.

Blush: Add a natural flush to your cheeks with a soft blush in a shade that complements your skin tone.

Eyebrows: Fill in and shape your eyebrows using a brow pencil or powder for a polished look.

Eyeshadow: Apply neutral eyeshadow shades for a subtle enhancement of your eyelids.

Eyeliner: A thin line of brown or black eyeliner along the upper lash line can define your eyes.

Mascara: Coat your lashes with mascara to open up your eyes and give them a more awake appearance.

Lip Color: Choose a lip color that suits your style, whether it's a nude shade, a soft pink, or a subtle berry.

Additional Steps for a Polished Makeup Look:

Contour and Highlight: Use a contour powder to define your cheekbones, jawline, and nose. Then, apply a subtle highlighter to the high points of your face for a radiant glow.

Setting Spray: Finish your makeup by spritzing a setting spray to lock everything in place and give your skin a fresh, dewy finish.

Lip Liner: To enhance the shape of your lips and prevent lipstick from feathering, use a lip liner that matches your chosen lip color.

Lipstick or Lip Gloss: Apply your preferred lip product, whether it's a classic lipstick for a bold look or a lip gloss for a more natural shine.

Finishing Touch: Take a moment to blend everything together and ensure there are no harsh lines or uneven patches.

Product Suggestions:

Primer: "Mattifying Pore Minimizer" - Helps create a smooth canvas and control shine.

Foundation or Tinted Moisturizer: "Natural Glow Tinted Moisturizer" - Provides light coverage and a healthy radiance.

Concealer: "Creamy Conceal & Correct" - Covers imperfections while remaining blendable.

Setting Powder: "Translucent Setting Powder" - Sets makeup and reduces oiliness without adding color.

Blush: "Soft Rosy Blush" - Adds a natural flush to your cheeks.

Eyebrows: "Brow Sculpting Pencil" - Defines and shapes your brows for a put-together look.

Eyeshadow: "Everyday Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette" - Offers versatile shades for subtle eye enhancement.

Eyeliner: "Precision Eye Liner" - Provides a defined line along the lash line.

Mascara: "Lengthening Lash Mascara" - Gives your lashes a longer and fuller appearance.

Lip Color: "Nude Lip Crème" - Choose a shade that complements your style and skin tone.

Contour and Highlight: "Sculpt & Glow Contour Kit" - Comes with contour shades and a shimmering highlight for dimension.

Setting Spray: "Hydrating Setting Mist" - Sets makeup and provides a luminous finish.

Lip Liner: "Precision Lip Liner" - Defines your lips and extends the wear of your lip color.

Lipstick or Lip Gloss: "Creamy Matte Lipstick" - Offers rich color and a velvety finish. "Glossy Lip Shine" - Adds a touch of shine and moisture.

Finishing Touch: "Blending Brush Duo" - Helps seamlessly blend and soften your makeup for a polished result.

Let me know if you guys want me to do a post with my personal product recommendations :)

[angelacademy]

How to give the appearance of bigger eyes and lips.

Bigger lips 💋

Volufiline promotes lipid storage, leading to an increase of a diposite volume in fatty tissue, resulting in plump and fuller lips.

- A reddit comment

Hyaluronic acid is used to reduce these lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. Hyaluronic acid can make your lips fuller and younger-looking.

“take the hyaluronic acid serum you use for your face and apply it to your lips, following it up with a generous layer of a rich and occlusive balm. Choosing a thick lip balm is key, possibly one made from Vaseline” - vogue

*slightly* over-line the lips to to give the appearance of bigger lips using natural shades to line the lips.

Example:

Bigger eyes 👀

(Long) Lashes can make your eyes look bigger and more youthful. You should focus on both the bottom and top lashes with lash extensions or mascara.

Example: Manwha lashes

Winged eyeliner can help elongate and draw attention to the eyes, helping them seem bigger. Drawing with a less harsher colour like anything close but softer than black to place in the inner corners of the eye, making it more sharp.

Highlighting the inner corners will bring focus to the eye area.

Lowe set eye brows which are slightly thin will also give the appearance of bigger eyes (it’s okay if you don’t have them tho!). Fill brows in as normal.

Example:

Eyeshadow placement will also help on emphasising the roundness of the eye. Adding more emphasis on your under eye fat by drawing aegyo sal and darkening the lower-lash line especially on the outer corner by using a dark brown or a softer colour than black. If you want, you can also darken the lid near to the upper lash line with a subtle warm brown or similar colour to the bottom lash line.

Blush placement should be placed on the apples of the cheeks to bring focus near the eyes.

Example:

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For @woobiedoovo

Stan spins in the mirror once, checking in his look from the back. The skirt swivels against the back on his knees. The dark green silky skirt goes nicely with his black opaque hose and black button up shirt, also silk. With his girdle on, the shirt fits with a bit of looseness, lending him the ability for a French tuck. It also gives him a trim waistline, making him look even better in his opinion. Ford does like his belly though. Meh.

He grabs the small bag on the table next the mirror, bringing out a tube of mascara and a tube of lipstick. He’s still experimenting with makeup, so he’s keeping it simply right now. Some full, dark lashes and a nice red lip to accentuate the green skirt.

He purses his lips, swiping the bright red stick across his lips-they’re fuller than Ford’s, he’s noticed. He leans back, looking at his full outfit. The only thing missing is heels, which are sitting by the door waiting for him to put them on as he’s leaving. He looks good, he feels good. He’s feels better dressing like this now, with Ford encouraging him to dress sultry and the twins and his employees gushing when he dons the occasional dress or skirt. Moses, he loves his family.

He sashays to the door, excited to see Ford’s reaction to his outfit. It’s their one year anniversary, he decided to go all out when dressing up. He slips his heels on, turning on one foot to face the mirror and blow a kiss towards it before leaving his room to meet Ford in the kitchen.

[theotheronedotorg]

Mama Walker!Reader AU

Logan could remember a time when his mom was dressed up. His mom used to dress up a lot before she got sick. She loved to. He had asked her once why she liked dressing up, and she had given him her truth.

"I like too," Mama spoke, her voice calm and steady as she stroked the small mascara brush upwards against her lashes. She shimmied it from side to side against the small hairs to make them look fuller and thicker. Her hair was currently in long curls, styled nicely down her back. It looked as if she had gone to a hairstylist. It was convenient, considering she was one.

A little 5-year-old Logan tilted his head as he watched her, his brown eyes staring into her own that reflected through the vanity mirror. He blinked slightly, watching as she screwed the brush back into the bottle and put it back into its proper place. She looked at herself, backing up a bit and turning from side to side to look at the dark blue one-piece she had on. The pants fell to her ankles and were flowy as the straps that made up the covering for her chest were crossed and tied behind her back. The white and yellow daffodils painted on the summer-light fabric added a touch to her charming self. The white beach heels she had on made her two inches taller, with the straps buckled around her ankles. She was still shorter than the boys' father by a noticeable amount.

Mama has always been shorter than most. Not short enough to be considered a midget, but shorter than average.

She fixed her hair a bit, running her hands through it to even out the curls and make them look fluffier before she turned to Logan and smiled, her lips spreading to showcase those beautiful pearly whites she'd always been so proud of. Logan himself was always so proud of it, too. He's taken more of her genes, and it was clear that he had. He had her hair, her chameleon eyes, her skin, her freckle placements, and her teeth. He was so proud of her smile because he had the same one. Even though he wasn't the same gender as her, he was the same as she was.

"You look so beautiful, Mama," Logan uttered, his voice weak and squeaky from misuse. He wasn't one to talk. He got that from his Mama. She wasn't one to talk either, but she's been doing more of it lately because of her kids and husband. Even so, Logan wasn't one to talk much. He got that from his Mama, but he'd talk around her whenever he felt like it. He'd talk around her a lot more than he did around his brother and father.

Mama smiled softly at his voice. He still sounded so precious to her, which he'd always would even when he'd grown up. David as well. Those two were the lights of her life.

"How do I look?" He asked as he stood up, his white button-up was tucked into black dress pants, and a black jacket was pulled on over. He wasn't wearing any shoes, Mama had always said it was proper manners to not wear any inside the house. The only exception was if the shoes were brand new and hadn't been worn outside yet, which is why she was wearing her heels. His little feet were covered by white socks.

Mama moved over to him and kneeled so she was at eye level with him. Her fingers moved to slide the unfastened button on his shirt through it's matching whole and gently straightened his shirt out from any wrinkles. "Perfect." She whispered softly and leaned over to press a soft kiss to his cheek, causing the little 5-year-old to break out into a happy smile and wrap his arms around the back of her neck in a hug.

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This wasn't a request. I wanted to write something,,

I also wanted to see if I could go out of the bulletin. I'm also sorry that this is short, I couldn't think of anything else to write,,

[robotmechagirl]

Am up later than I should be

Too entertained to sleep

Anyway, been noticing this lately… My eye lashes seem fuller. I’m not sure if it’s the HRT, the mascara I get being good for the eye lashes, or secret third thing. This intrigues the heck outta me.

This got me thinking about how when I was 7-8 people would tell me I had pretty eye lashes. On one hand that felt so great, but on the other hand, at the time I had I thought people would perceive me as weak for having pretty lashes. This lead me to plucking them.

As I got older I had wished I had kept having pretty eye lashes. So looking at them now feels hella emotional ToT

[grimst4rs]

(“And then he told me “Well, why do you have to go?” and I say back “Because I don’t go to school here?” and he goes “Can’t you move? I’ll miss you!”. He doesn’t understand; he suggested long distance, but having to return here was just my easy way of letting him down.”)

A few girls giggled on the other side of the portrait. Sirius and James were sitting in the Common Room, perched up on an armchair too big for them. James was tucked under himself, while Sirius’ long legs were thrown over his friends’ lap.

(“Were you even dating, though?”

“Honestly… not really. Mostly just a quick shag, to be honest. I’m not gonna be doing anything serious, knowing that I’m not gonna be around home much.”

Laughter again. There was some shuffling, and something that sounded like an affectionate shove, for the girl on the receiving end stumbled.

“Oh, Lily’s gotten a taste of the men’s life!” There was some ooh’ing and aah’ing, before one of the girls yawned loudly.

“Alright, I’ll be off to bed. You can tell us everything tomorrow at breakfast, before having to attend class.”

“Night, Florence. Night, Greta.”)

The Fat Lady’s portrait swung to the side, letting Lily Evans and Mary MacDonald slip into the Common Room.

James had seen Mary over the summer, considering that they were neighbours, but he hadn’t seen Evans.

Lily Evans had undoubtedly changed over the summer. She was about five centimetres taller, her hair had grown longer, straight still, but her bangs had been feathered to the sides of her face. Her lips had grown ever so slightly fuller, and her lashes seemed longer (did she use “mascara”?). She was, if possible, even more beautiful than James remembered her.

“I’m off to bed,” Mary yawned, hugging Lily goodbye. “I’ll see you in our dorm?”

As she left, James’ hand instantly shot up, ruffling his hair. “Alright, Evans?”

“Evening, Evans,” Sirius said, his tone bored, yet he continued. “Had a nice holiday?”

Evans casted them a glance, probably considering whether to answer the questions or to ignore them. “Fine. Alright, Potter.”

“How were your OWL results?” James asked, just for the sake of putting her leaving off, just so he could talk to her a little bit longer. “ Have you passed everything you wanted to?”

She nodded. “You’ll know all about it tomorrow, at McGonagall’s distribution of the NEWT-level classes,” She answered, then made her way to the stairs to the girls’ dormitories. “Good night.”

“Night,” James trailed off, watching her go, before Sirius promptly smacked him over the head. “Bloody hell! What was that for?”

“I thought you said no Evans pining this year,” He said, settling back in his chair comfortably. “We’ve just gotten back and you’re already breaking your promises.”

“That was before I saw how bloody fit she turned over the summer? Can she get prettier than that?”

“Merlin’s beard, you’re gonna be insufferable this year,” Sirius grinned, running a hand through his hair. “I can’t wait.”

[enyafans4communism]

one thing that annoys me more than it ought to is men acting as if women’s occupation with maintaining their look is something enforced between women primarily just because they (men) are not well versed (some would say illiterate) in cosmetics. like for example eyelash extensions. saw a reel of a man saying that he had never looked at a woman and thought that she would look better if she had longer lashes. and whilst that is probably true that he has never thought that, it’s only because he doesn’t understand the effect of lashes on a woman’s appearance. it’s not that the ideal of full lashes fell out of the sky, it is something that enhances the perceived ‘femininity’ in a woman’s face and therefore almost every woman, even the ones that don’t do much makeup, wear at least mascara. but because men don���t know anything about cosmetics they never pay attention to a woman’s lashes and the effect they have on a woman’s face, however they do register the degree of conventional femininity i.e. how attractive she is to him, and having fuller lashes aid in producing that look. i mean, who hasn’t been told by a man that they look tired or even sick when not wearing eye makeup? it’s because men (excluding men that work in cosmetics) literally do not understand the effect of any kind of cosmetic work unless glaringly obvious.

[healthus1]

Castor Oil: A Natural Treasure for Your Skin, Hair, and More

Introduction

Castor oil, often called "nature’s Botox," has been a trusted remedy for centuries. Extracted from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, this thick, golden oil is known for its hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. But how can you use it effectively? This guide explores its benefits, usage tips, DIY recipes, and precautions to help you make the most of it.

If you are looking for high-quality organic castor oil, check out this option on Amazon.

1. Origins and Composition of Castor Oil

Castor oil is native to Africa and India and is extracted through cold pressing, a method that preserves its essential nutrients.

Key components of castor oil include:

Ricinoleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties

Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids that help strengthen the skin barrier and retain moisture

Vitamin E, an antioxidant that combats free radicals and slows signs of aging

It is best to use organic, cold-pressed, and hexane-free castor oil to avoid skin irritation.

2. Benefits of Castor Oil

For Skin

Provides deep hydration when mixed with a lighter oil like jojoba

Helps reduce acne and inflammation when applied directly to breakouts

Can improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks with daily massage

For Hair

Stimulates hair growth when massaged into the scalp, especially when combined with rosemary oil

Helps repair split ends by coating hair and leaving it wrapped in a warm towel before rinsing

For best results, use Organic Castor Oil for Hair Growth available here.

For Eyelashes and Eyebrows

Can promote thicker lashes and brows when applied nightly with a clean mascara wand

3. Castor Oil Compared to Other Oils

Castor oil provides deep hydration and has antibacterial properties but is thick and may clog pores if overused.

Coconut oil is lightweight and has a pleasant scent but can be comedogenic for oily skin.

Argan oil is rich in antioxidants but tends to be more expensive.

For easier application, castor oil can be blended with lighter oils such as grapeseed or almond oil.

4. DIY Castor Oil Recipes

Anti-aging face mask: Mix one tablespoon of castor oil with one tablespoon of honey and an egg yolk. Apply for 20 minutes before rinsing.

Detox body scrub: Mix two tablespoons of castor oil with three tablespoons of brown sugar and a few drops of lavender essential oil.

Hair growth serum: Combine two tablespoons of castor oil with one tablespoon of peppermint oil and apply it to the roots twice a week.

To get the best organic castor oil for your DIY recipes, check out this product.

5. Precautions and Common Mistakes

Always perform a patch test before use by applying a small amount to your wrist and waiting 24 hours.

Avoid getting castor oil in your eyes, as it may cause irritation.

Do not ingest cosmetic castor oil, as it is not the same as food-grade castor oil.

A common misconception is that castor oil instantly grows hair, but in reality, it strengthens hair follicles, leading to healthier and fuller growth over time.

6. Frequently Asked Questions

Is castor oil safe for oily skin?

Yes, but it should be diluted with tea tree oil or rosehip oil to balance oil production.

How long does it take to see results for wrinkles?

Consistent use for six to eight weeks can improve skin elasticity and reduce fine lines.

Conclusion

Castor oil is a versatile natural remedy for skincare and haircare. While it is not a miracle solution, regular and correct use can lead to noticeable improvements. Pair it with a balanced routine, try different DIY blends, and enjoy its many benefits over time.

For a high-quality organic castor oil, visit this Amazon link.

[bearriegal]

☆Attempting Himekaji Make☆

Today, I decided that I would finally try practicing some gyaru makeup again since it's a holiday weekend (no work woo!o(≧▽≦)o). I went out and bought some new makeup (nothing fancy, just some stuff from CVS) and got to work .｡.:*☆

Here's everything I used and the products in the pic:

Maybelline Volum' Express The Mega Plush mascara (very light, don't recommend if you prefer a fuller/voluminous look)

LA Girl Blush Stick Velvet Dreamy (don't recommend, this thing literally fell out when I tried to use it but imma use it regardless lol)

NYX Highlight & Contour Stick

LA Girl Pro Concealer

Maybelline Super Stay Foundation

L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Monos Eyeshadow Petite Perle

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer (didn't end up using this)

Kiss Lash Couture Extensions (didn't end up using these)

These aren't the exact lashes I'm wearing, but I bought them from the same shop and they look similar! I think she may have discontinued the ones I'm wearing

Taro Milk Eyeshadow Palette

I literally used some concealer dabbed with red lip liner and beauty supply store lip gloss on my lips lol (you can barely see them anyways)

Here's what I ended up with! I thought I looked super cute and took lots of selfies! If I had more energy, I'd put a co*de together (*¯︶¯*) . I followed a video from Lizzie Bee for this look although I mainly freestyled and used her as a loose guide. I think it's cute, but I also think it could be improved! Constructive criticism is welcome (pls don't be mean I'm a baby gal 🥲)

ベリーリン 🍓

[wandering-words]

30 for avanine if you haven't already, plz and ty🫶

(Ok for anyone keeping track, I’ve fulfilled 3, 8, 12, 13, 17, 24, 25, 27, 36 but if anyone wants to see anything else then just send me an ask!)

Thank you for this ask! This is a reimagining of Ava and Vanetta meeting hehe.

Hope you enjoy :)

30 - ‘this is my husband/wife/girlfriend/boyfriend/partner etc.’

Janine didn’t know why she let Erika drag her to the hookah club again.

Nothing good ever came from Janine going to a club, if last time’s interactions with Gregory and Ava were any indication, but Erika reassured her that this time would be different.

“Come on, girl, what’s the likelihood that Gregory would show up again?” Erika said as she rifled through her closet, clicking her tongue as she pulled out dress after dress, each one making her mouth scrunch up in disgust before she kept looking.

Janine couldn’t argue with that.

“And you know you’d love it if he did,” Erika said with a shit-eating grin, and Janine rolled her eyes, trying desperately to hide that Erika was right.

Janine didn’t want to ruin their friendship, she really didn’t, but something about Gregory made her feel a certain type of way. It filled her with a warmth that she hadn’t even felt for Tariq.

He was just so kind, so thoughtful, so attentive, and it made Janine realize that she’d always deserved better than Tariq. Not that she thought less of him, just that she deserved more than someone whose gaze always passed over her. (And not just because she was short.)

“And you’re going to love what I picked out for you this time!”

The dress Erika chose for her was a bit different. It was another black dress with a slightly deeper neckline and long sleeves. Clearly black was becoming Janine’s signature color in Erika’s mind.

Erika pulled out a dark red dress for herself, sitting down in her makeup chair and putting on her makeup almost robotically, as if she did this every week. She brought out the brown in her eyes with the eyeliner, swiping the mascara brush against her lashes to make them look fuller, thicker, more enticing.

It almost made Janine insecure, the shorter woman settling for light foundation, mascara, and lip gloss, but it felt more authentically her. She was keeping her hair curly this time, too.

When they finally entered the club, Janine felt her insides swim with anxiety. The last time she’d gone clubbing was before winter break, and she forgot how overwhelming the environment was. Music blasted through the DJ’s speakers, the bass thumping through her body, and the place reeked of alcohol, sweat, sex, and cigarette smoke. The lighting was dark, sparse, and had purple undertones.

All of the new stimulation was enough for Janine to feel overwhelmed, feeling the anxious feeling in her stomach churning more threateningly, but then Erika guided Janine’s fingers to rest in the crook of Erika’s elbow.

“Just follow me, I know this is still new to you,” Erika said, and Janine felt her stomach settle just a little bit at Erika’s coaxing.

“Okay,” Janine said with a nervous laugh, following her friend to the bar where she ordered different drinks for them. She handed Janine another tequila sunrise, and Janine enjoyed the sharpness of the orange mixed with the sweetness of the grenadine, regretting not having more of her drink the last time.

But she didn’t get to enjoy her drink much more than last time, as she saw two people who managed to make her stomach churn with that all-familiar anxiety.

The club lights seemed to focus on one person, and when Janine looked over to see who it was, she felt her heart leap into her throat.

The woman in question had dark, wavy hair and Janine recognized the wide, knowing smile, one that was never directed at her, she only got a raised eyebrow and a flat-lined smile.

It was her mom.

The formidable, absent, Vanetta Teagues.

Just her luck. The woman who was “too busy” to visit Janine at work or at home, despite living not too far from the school or Janine’s apartment, apparently wasn’t too busy to stop herself from grinding on men at the club.

What was worse was seeing the woman behind her mother.

It was none other than Ava Coleman, and it looked like the two of them were… friends?

Ava looked at Vanetta almost admiringly, and Janine felt her body tense uncomfortably.

How was it that Janine had to fight for every morsel of attention Ava gave her, only to be rewarded with insults, while her mother, who seemingly had everything, won Ava over through a single interaction?

Then Ava locked eyes with the shorter woman, and she saw Ava give her a half-smile in acknowledgement, which was honestly more than Janine thought she’d get. She sauntered over to Janine quickly and confidently, not hiding the way she appraised Janine’s body on the way over.

“Janine Teagues, back at the club? Wouldn’t have guessed that,” Ava said in a way of greeting, smiling one of her showmanship smiles at the shorter woman before downing the shot in her hand. Janine grimaced, but Ava didn’t break a sweat.

Janine was looking from Ava and back to her mom, hoping that her mom wouldn’t notice her. Part of her hoped desperately that, because her mom never really paid any attention to Janine anyway, that she wouldn’t see the two of them together.

No such luck.

“Janine, baby, is that you?” Vanetta said, her voice pitching higher at the end of her question. She wrapped her daughter in a bone-crushing hug, and Janine cringed at the smell of her mom’s musky perfume mixed with vodka.

Ava furrowed her brow, clearly confused as she looked between an uncomfortable Janine and a beaming Vanetta.

“You two know each other?”

Janine sighed. It was now or never.

“Ava, this is… my mom.”

For the first time possibly ever, Ava looked speechless. Then her mouth hardened into a sharp frown, and she looked at Vanetta accusingly.

“You didn’t mention anything about having a daughter.” Her words came out almost bitterly, looking between the two of them with a visual growing confusion on her face, her eyebrows furrowing as she looked between them.

“But you’re so cool and Janine is so…”

Vanetta kissed her teeth, looking Ava up and down as if ready to take her. Janine was almost flattered that her mom was willing to take someone for her, but she didn’t want this to haunt her, and it wasn’t worth it, Ava threw petty insults her way every day.

Janine opened her mouth to say so, but then Ava’s arm was wrapped around Janine’s shoulders and she was pressing a feather-light kiss to the side of Janine’s head.

“Relax, this is my girlfriend. She knows I love her.”

Janine couldn’t prevent her eyes from widening comically wide, but then Ava was murmuring in her left ear, “just go with it, I can handle it,” before plastering another one of her showman smiles on her face.

What was worse was that Janine felt the few sips of her drink turning in her stomach, feeling almost like the anxiety she felt when she first walked into the club. But this feeling wasn’t entirely unpleasant, it was just… new?

Because Janine could still feel her skin tingling from where Ava kissed her. And Ava’s arm wasn’t an oppressive weight on her shoulders, in fact, it was comforting. It was steady, it was there, it was warm, and it was the most physical affection Janine had gotten since her breakup with Tariq.

She suppressed the urge to burrow herself closer to the warmth Ava provided, thinking that Ava would probably pull away if Janine tried to get closer.

Ava was only doing this to save her own skin. Not for me.

Vanetta looked between the two of them and laughed. “I always told her to go for girls, and she never listened to me. I’m surprised that she went for… you.”

Janine felt a rush of indignation flow through her before feeling another wave of surprise at her indignation.

Ava was always insulting her and goading her, but Janine knew that underneath all of her bravado and unflinching charisma, she was kind, even warm.

She wanted to defend Ava, and what was stopping her?

“I don’t need your approval,” Janine said, trying to keep the bite out of her voice. It was hard to stay calm and level-headed when she was at an overwhelmingly loud club that constantly reeked of cigarette smoke, alcohol, and sweat, and when she was trying desperately not to lean too much into Ava’s intoxicatingly floral smell and comfortingly warm embrace, even if it was just from the side.

Vanetta looked like she was about to fight her own daughter for a second before letting out a hollow laugh, sounding eerily like a hyena. “I know, baby. I just want you to know your worth.”

Ironic words from a woman who often insinuated, time and time again, that Janine wasn’t worth her.

Before Janine could question herself, she pressed a chaste kiss to Ava’s cheek, leaning on her tiptoes to do so. She felt Ava’s arm tighten across her shoulders in response, but Janine didn’t miss Ava’s small, genuine smile as Janine made the gesture.

“Well, she’s worth it to me.”

Maybe this wasn’t as fake as she thought.

For either of them.