#i already moisturize and that's annoying so i don't want to do creams

[lightningfilledsaber]

I wanna and I gotta take my injection today but my knees hurt so fucking bad I don't want to also have a needle in my fucking leg

[youaremycosmo]

《Press here》 taemin x reader scenario

Firstly i wanted to say big thank you for everybodyone who read my previous scenario and liked it! Actually i have so much things in mind, and i'm planning to make some kind of story <3 still it's so much work haha This scenario was inspired by Taemin's sweet instalives, hope you'll enjoy it!

Word count// 1,008 words

Pairing// Taemin x you

Summary// Little sweet talk before sleep... or maybe something else :D

Genre// fluff + mild naughty talk

Warnings// none MASTERLIST

- Ah, when will you be done? - Taemin groaned again in past twenty minutes, sitting in bed under the covers and staring at you constantly.

- Give me one moment more, please - you replied, slightly annoyed by his questions, and reached for another cream. You were sitting at your desk with your legs crossed and just have been doing your evening routine. The day was quite busy today, you had a test and a few classes, so it was relaxing to have some time to yourself.

Taem, however, was so impatient today. All the time he patted the spot next to him on the bed or pushed back the covers saying it's time for you to lay down. Yes, his arms were also a comfortable place to rest, but you needed soothing atmosphere filled with taking care of your body.

- Baby, you don't have to put on so many creams, you're already beautiful - Tae complimented you sweetly. You snorted under your breath at his words and glanced at him. Taem blew you a kiss and smiled widely.

- I'm beautiful because I put cream on myself, baby - you answered as lovingly yet artificially, looking back at the mirror. - Besides, you could take care of yourself too, if you're so bored…

- I already applied my cream - he said happily. - I smeared it on my face and… look, even my elbows are soft and moisturized! - he pulled up the sleeve of his Kuromi pajamas.

You blinked a few times as Tae showed you his elbow. Sometimes Taemin really said weird things and acted… at least unusual.

- I'm impressed, really...- you replied after a moment's thought, suppressing a chuckle. - Do you need some kind of reward for this?

- A kiss. I like kisses as rewards - he murmured, completely missing your sarcasm. His eyes went to the button as he started playing with it. In moments like these he definitely didn't look nineteen, with his cute expression and just being in his affectionate and clingy nature.

- You're too spoiled, definitely - you put eye pads and crawled over him to your side of the bed, pecking his lips lightly in the process. He was actually right, even those were moistured with strawberry lip balm.

- And that's not going to change because I like being your spoiled baby - he said with satisfaction, adjusting his pillow and laying down next to you. - What is it? - he asked, running his finger under your eyes.

- Eye pads. I'll take them off in a moment, you couldn't wait - you rolled your eyes, sighing heavily.

- Of course i couldn't wait to hug you - Taem smiled playfully and got a little bit closer. You just stared at each other faces in complete silence for a long moment. Even though you were further than usual, you could still feel the radiant warmth of his body, as well as the incredibly strong love written in his eyes as he carefully traced every inch of your face.

It was a few weeks now since you moved out from your parent's house. Everything still seemed so weird and kinda clumsy, because there wasn't anybody who would say what should be done in home. Of course you knew how to do household duties, but Taemin was much more laid back about it. He often said you shouldn't be so stressed about little mess or preparing meals, but you just wanted this place to be as comfortable as possible. Because it was your and Taemin's home.

You frowned slightly and leaned closer to his face. You reached for his chin, making him show you the right side of his nose. For a few days now, you have noticed a strange dot in this place, which finally today took on the right colors and showed its appearance. But it was still barely visible.

- I was wondering what is it, and you're just getting a mole here - you said thoughtfully. - You didn't have it before…

Taemin grinned, obviously pleased with your little discovery. - It's especially for you... Of course, besides it makes me even more handsome - he said amused, reaching for your hand.

You watched carefully as he gently flexed your fingers, leaving only your index finger.

- If you press here… - he put your fingertip to his new mole. - I love you - he tensed the body slightly, saying it in a changed voice.

You laughed out loud. - You're an idiot, I swear - you snorted and he undaunted pressed your finger to his nose again.

- I love you - he said again, this time looking deep into your eyes. - You can press whenever you need it - he murmured, kissing your fingers affectionately. Even though you had been together for over three years, all his gestures were still so tender and filled with undying emotion.

However, you bit your lip lightly, carefully reaching out your hand from Taem’s grip.

- What if I press here? - you asked with giggle, reaching quickly under the covers and squeezing his crotch lightly. Taemin widened his eyes in surprise, even moving his hips back slightly at your gesture. Well, sometimes your playful side would start when he didn’t expected it at all.

- Hey, I'm all romantic here, and you only think about one thing! - he said indignantly, but it caused him to let out a soft laugh. You knew it was just a cover and Tae loved being sweet and innocent as much as a little bit naughty.

- It's not true - you whined loudly and quickly sat on your boyfriend’s hips. - I'm currently thinking of pressing more points on your body than just one - you added excitedly. - And the first one is here - You touched his lips with fingertips.

- Can I say something anyway? - he asked quietly, visibly stifling his giggle.

- Aish, let it be. Quickly - you rolled your eyes, taking your fingers slightly away.

- You look so weird with those eyepads, I won't be able to focus - he said completely seriously just to burst out in laugh, to which you started to hit his arms in annoyance. Sweet talk switched to lighthearted wrestling match just in few seconds, but it was so you and Taem.

[exeggcute]

hello! you seem to know a lot about skincare stuff, so i'm curious what products you use for general daily use? i also have adult acne and it's very annoying. i would also appreciate any lip moisturizing ideas if you have any. thank you, and hope your day's going well!

oh yes! although fair warning that I am not a skincare expert at all (I don't even understand half the lingo that people use when they talk about products lol) so take any of my recommendations with a grain of salt...

other than sunscreen, literally all of the stuff I use is either from paula's choice, the ordinary, or good old cerave. I don't even bother trying other brands at this point because I assume they'll just be overpriced junk—plus, you can get almost all cerave products and a good chunk of the ordinary's products at, like, target. I'd also note that you don't need to (and really should not) go out and buy a million things at once; I have a pretty good arsenal at this point but it took me a couple years to build it up by trying one or two new products at a time and seeing what I like.

both paula's choice and the ordinary have "shop by concern" sections on their websites, so if you want actual targeted advice about what to try then I would definitely defer to them lol. but for some specific examples of what I like:

diehard fan of cerave face soaps. they have a foaming pump and a non-foaming pump, depending on whether your skin is more oily or more dry. I mostly use the latter, but since noelle uses the former I'll occasionally steal a pump of the foamy one if I'm having an oily streak lol.

likewise with cerave moisturizer, specifically for your body, but also works great on your face as a final skincare step. will not make you break out. however (important info incoming!!!) the pump lotion is far inferior to the giant tub of lotion—the pump stuff is just kind of watery and sad in comparison. get the tub. you deserve it.

the ordinary hyaluronic acid 2% serum is another "help I have dry skin but also acne" lifesaver. you can apply it directly to (damp!!!) skin or (wet!!!) hair or put a couple drops in your lotion for extra-moisturizing lotion. but it works by drawing outside moisture into your skin/hair, so make sure you're not applying it to dry skin/hair or it can backfire and actually dry you out.

paula's choice enriched calming toner = dry skin savior.

for acne specifically, paula's choice pore-reducing toner fucking rules. it's not harsh at all so you can use it as much as you want. pairs well with paula's 5% AHA exfoliant (which only use when I'm really flaky, since it is a little harsh, but you can temper it by applying lotion right after).

the ordinary azelaic acid 10% suspension is a little tingly, so I only use it when I'm actively breaking out (which tbf is often lol), but it's a great at starving out pimples.

from the paula's choice CLEAR line, I looooove the purifying clay mask. I use this one a couple times a week as needed, usually right after I get out of the shower, and then I'll wash it off and do the rest of my face potions as usual. even if my skin is pretty clear I just like how tight and clean everything feels after. I also recently tried the CLEAR 5% benzoyl peroxide daily skin clearing treatment (only because I got it as a free gift... otherwise I would Not have tried a benzoyl peroxide product lmao. bad memories of childhood acne treatment snake oil shit.) and was surprised how much I liked it, although I've been applying it verrry sparingly. the bottle recommends applying it (1) to your entire face and (2) EVERY DAY, but I've had luck using it as a sporadic spot treatment. pairs well with the enriched calming toner.

I've also been using this prescription tretinoin cream off and on for the past year (from the dubious skincare-as-a-service online pharmacy "forhers" lol) and it's Good but not a miracle. my skin is already pretty sensitive so I try not to use it that often, but it would probably work a lot better if it did. also makes you photosensitive as hell so watch out (sunscreen is a must).

specifically for lip moisturizer, nothing beats plain old burt's bees lip balm imo but if you need something heavy-duty I do like the paula's choice lip and body treatment balm. it's a little greasy but has great staying power and the tub lasts forever!

also important to note. you should always do stuff in this order: wash your face (duh) > toner > other stuff > lotion/moisturizer. I know you're supposed to do the "other stuff" in a specific order if you're stacking multiple products but tbh I just kind of wing it lol.

[pbandjesse]

I am so tired. But I am also just so happy to be home. This summer has been a ride and we're only a few weeks in. Goodness. My legs hurt. My torso hurts. My skin hurts. Let's hope the weekend heals me.

I had trouble last night because I was exhausted but then there was a giant beetle with giant antenna bumping into everything and it freaked me out really bad. So then I was full of nervous energy and so I ended up making a new trivia board for nature. And now I feel like I should make one for native cultures. We will see. I need more foam core board if I'm going to do that. But it was fun. I don't love it as much as I love the horse one but it was still fun.

And I would sleep a lot easier. I felt much cozier. I had trouble getting comfortable temperature wise but once I did I slept well. I would sleep slightly later. But that was alright.

I got dressed and felt very cute. My hair was much more moisturized and didn't look as frizzy. The back of my head was very itchy and my psoriasis is very bad from how humid and hot it was. But I was feeling very cute.

I had breakfast up in arts and crafts. And read, and finished, the book I started last night. It was a very interesting fictional journal of a boy in the Japanese internment camps. It was interesting. And weirdly timely with the former Japanese prime minister being assassinated?? I don't get all the news while at camp, but Tumblr keeps me at least somewhat aware.

I had great groups today. I was frustrated with the adults at times. But overall everyone was so sweet. And kids who had siblings that already came to me told me that their younger siblings told them I was the nicest art teacher and was super kind. And it just made me feel so good. And then older girls from earlier in the week came up to my building to tell me I was their favorite person and I was just. So grateful for their comments.

I did a little hand sewing. And did my knitting for the day. I worked on my popsicle stick house. And enjoyed watching the kids make their drawings. It was just really nice.

Some of the councilors even make some cute art today. There were lots of laughs. The CIT came again and we convinced her to come outside and sit with everyone. So that was a win even if she didn't interact with the kids. Which I tried very hard not to express how annoyed that made me. But she really didn't want to be at camp so I am not going to hold it against her.

Lunch was pretty good but it was a weird sandwich. They called it a millionaire's chicken sandwich. And it was basically a chicken patty with a cream cheese spread. The cream cheese has spring onions in it and the non vegetarian version has bacon bits? Everyone thought it was odd but I honestly really liked it. A fun texture.

My last two groups were fun. A day camp group who were very sweet. Though their councilor kept running down the hill to play frisbee and we (me and their co) had to tell on him because they weren't getting it. Like we kept telling them you can't just leave your group! And he's like they are just sitting there!! And we are like. It doesn't matter???? Ugh. Thankfully most of the councilors are great. But when it's bad it's bad.

The last group of the day was the oldest boys. They wanted to make bead bracelets and some helped me make pipe cleaner examples for next weeks projects. And they all did great and I enjoyed their company.

I had a few boys helping clean and organize for the big award thing. Service hours and such. So I didn't feel as overwhelmed at the end of the day.

CJ would come and sit with me. And I worked on sorting things. I had like a thousand small projects to do. But all I wanted to do was sit down.

I decided to take a little hammock break. But I don't know what happened but I fell asleep! I woke up at 5 and was very confused but it was a good thing I woke up when I did because Elizabeth was calling me.

I made a little sandwich and went to go help with directing traffic for pick up. I brought a soda and that perked me up. But then a parent drove over the can. And I was so sad. Most parents, or the adults who were picking up, were aware of what they were doing. But there was a surprisingly large percent of people who didn't know anything at all. Ages. Names. Locations. Nothing. It was wild. But I directed traffic and it was good. An old Greek man, someone's grandpa, tried to pick me up and that was very silly. It was very silly.

When I came back up to the office, after eating some berries I found, Emily told me she had something for me. That she felt really bad but she had stollen my sunglasses! I was like oh! Just thought I left them somewhere. But apparently the pirate secret society, much like Tubes, inducted her. And one of their tasks is to steal something from a person. And apparently I was her person but she felt so guilty so she made sure she gave them back and said she was sorry. That it was heavy on her heart. But I legit didn't even notice. She's very sweet.

We finished the day on the porch. Updates. Cabin assignments. I brought my birthday book and we read a few people's birthday charts and the birthday book I have really gets at your heart. Like I know they are mostly vague or whatever but for some reason it makes people feel very seen and it's always so sweet how people's eyes light up. I think it makes them feel special. And that is just really nice.

I was really excited to go home. So as soon as Alexi said it was okay I was out of there.

I had already packed the car. And I could just change my shoes and get out of there.

The drive home was a little tough only because I was tired. But I got back here in one piece. And brought my stuff inside.

And it was so good to see Sweetp and my James. They were in a video call and I got to say hi to their friends before they got off to hug on me.

And we had pizza coming. And James got me a new sweatshirt. And we had a little dinner. And played a little video games. And I took an amazing shower. James helped unpack my stuff. And had stuffed a bunch of new bears for me while I was gone. So I got those in the tote bag so I can sew them tomorrow. It has been a great night.

I am in bed with Sweetp kissing on me and James telling me about some wedding planning they have done. I love them very much. I am happy to be here.

I hope tomorrow is restful. I am planning on going to the market tomorrow. Fingers crossed I sell anything but it's also supposed to storm so I don't have high hopes. But it will be a nice morning still.

I hope you all sleep great. Take care of yourselves. Kiss your cats for me. Goodnight!

[chronicallylatetotheparty]

Two Gods, One Braincell Ch.5 Reflections

Summary: You must pass one introspection check to move on.

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Kagami eyed Nino as he flew just behind Adrien and herself. Tail twitching as she contemplated whether she was more amused or annoyed.

"We're not going to do anything, Nino," Adrien called back, paws skimming over the air currents. "You don't have to keep following us."

"Uh-huh," Nino replied, unconvinced. Not looking up from preparing his tea, which laid in front of him on an extra large hexagon. "That's what you always say."

"What reason have we given you to doubt us?" Kagami snorted, exhaling a small cloud that drifted into Nino.

Nino wiped the specks of moisture that clung to his hair and face with one hand. Flicking his other wrist, a scroll appearing and starting to unroll. "You want the short version?"

"I can't believe you have a list!" Adrien pouted.

Kagami wondered how he did that in cat form. "You know the council insists protectors keep a record of their interventions."

"I know, love. I meant: I can't believe you brought a list with you!" Adrien eyed the scroll as it kept unrolling. Fluttering in the wind as it went on and on... and on. "Isn't this a bit off?"

"These are just the natural disasters." Using his free hand to hold his tea up and sip from it, Nino looked rather smug.

A mischievous gleam sparked in Kagami's eyes. "Like that volcanic eruption you and Alya were intimately familiar with?"

Nino choked on his tea. The now kilometer long scroll shot back into his hand and vanished. "Th-th-that was one time!"

Kagami was only mildly disappointed he didn't spray tea everywhere but the rest of his reaction was incredibly satisfying. "Yes. It was very memorable."

Sidling up to Nino, Adrien shifted, hand reaching for the teapot. "Such passion, you were lucky that tsunami dissipated before hitting any of the inhabited islands."

Cheeks darkening in embarrassment, Nino sat up straight. "You wanna talk volcanoes? What about- Oh, no, you don't!"

Nino snatched his teapot out of Adrien's reach and pushed him away with his foot. "Tea is for best friends who behave!"

"Aw, c'mon, Nino! Please?" Adrien widened his eyes and added a subtle halo to his hair.

Eye twitching at the assault on his resolve, Nino forced himself to shake his head.

Shifting, Kagami knelt opposite Nino on his hexagon. "Adrien, initiate Plan Neko."

Grinning, Adrien shifted and laid his feline head on his paws. Large eyes sparkling as his ears drooped pleadingly.

Nino tried to hide behind his hands but it was too late. He could feel those big, feline eyes staring at him. So innocent and trusting and- "Alright, fine! Just stop, god!"

"Yay!"

Adrien materialized his cup and held it out to Nino. Kagami following suit. Glaring at both of them, Nino reluctantly poured them tea.

Eagerly bringing the hot liquid to his lips, Adrien gasped. Sticking his tongue out as it burned him.

Nino scowled, arms crossed. "Why're you so darn cute?"

"Adrien is significantly larger than a lion and his claws can tear through the fabric of reality," Kagami pointed out as she blew on her tea.

"I know! It's adorable!"

Well, she couldn't argue with that. "Agreed."

Adrien beamed like the cat who got the cream at their praise. Then reached for the container of said cream.

She eyed him with mild displeasure.

Noticing this, Nino smirked. "If you're going to be together you'll have to get used to Adrien taking his tea with milk."

Kagami waved this away. "Just because Adrien has terrible taste in tea doesn't mean I love him any less."

Sticking his tongue out in a decidedly more deliberate manner, Adrien exaggerated the motion of adding his milk.

Smiling at her chosen partner's foolery Kagami sipped regally from her own cup. "... It was Marinette's idea for you to follow us, wasn't it?"

Far less embarrassed at being found out than about the volcano incident Nino just shrugged.

"Just like a creation goddess to butt in on another goddesses' business." Though Kagami acknowledged that Marinette was particularly prone to this.

"I mean, Mari's hardly ever wrong, goddess," Nino reminded her.

"It's that sort of thinking that let's her get away with it." Kagami pointed a finger at Nino for emphasis. Dragons had long memories and Kagami was no ordinary dragon.

"As opposed to you, Ryuko," Adrien teased her. "You never let anyone get away with anything."

"I accept your gratitude for preventing the formation of bad habits."

Adrien's eyes softened as he smiled at her. Kagami taking a careful sip as pink dusted her cheeks. By the heavens those eyes were dangerous.

"Gods if you could not make me the third wheel that would be great!" Nino protested.

Turning to face his best friend, Adrien raised an eyebrow. "Oh, like you and Alya were so subtle."

"Subtler than you two."

He thought that wasn't being subtle? Kagami leaned forward and pulled Adrien close to her. Then planted a kiss firmly on his lips. The wind picked up along with their heartbeats. Thunder booming in the distance. Clouds swirling together.

Breaking apart with a gasp, Kagami glanced at Nino and- The smug little turtle was grinning! Chin resting on his cupped hands as he gazed happily at them.

"Oh, no. Please stop," Nino protested sarcastically.

Blinking to clear the surprise and passion from his eyes Adrien looked from Nino to Kagami. A single name passed between them. "Alya."

This is what Kagami got for being friends with love goddesses. She was used to Alya and Marinette's shenanigans, though. And gave as good as she got.

"I warned you," Adrien intoned.

"Doesn't count, god!" Nino protested.

Instead of replying Adrien gently turned Kagami's face and gave her a kiss of his own. More prepared this time, the only reaction was sparks of lightning between them. The stormclouds they accidentally summoned already dissipating.

Letting their breath mix together,  Kagami asked. "What was that for?"

"You caught me by surprise." The 'I barely had time to enjoy it' came across as clearly as if Adrien had spoken aloud.

Stretching as he stood up, Adrien rolled his neck. Eyes locking onto Nino's. They grinned at each other.

Nino shot off the hexagon as Adrien pounced after him.

Kagami traced her name on its surface to stabilize it in case Nino's magic was directed elsewhere. Considering the way he ran across floating, hexagonal steps with Adrien at his heels that was very likely.

Her scales itched to be a part of the hunt but two against one was hardly fair. She'd ask to spar with Adrien later to make up for it. And if he thought 'Ryuko' would go easy on him just because they were together... No, Adrien never insulted anyone by going easy on them. It was one of the reasons she liked him so much.

Case in point, Nino was Adrien's best friend. He was barely keeping out of Adrien's paws but Adrien didn't let up.

Kagami stared at the reflection in her cup, thinking about her friends. Marinette liked to think she thought things through more than others. This was inaccurate. She was simply annoyingly good at thinking on her feet. While Kagami was arguably the better combatant, Marinette was invariably the best strategist.

And Nino kept his wits about him when even Marinette had trouble finding hers. As demonstrated by the momentary shift into his large turtle form to rebound Adrien from his magically reinforced shell before scampering off again.

Adrien, when he bothered to use it, had more forethought than any of them. However, his intelligence was usually overshadowed by his impulsiveness. Something Kagami also needed to work on. But his instinctive talent with people was second to none. Kagami often thought that if he had been a love god no one could stand against him.

There was a flash as Adrien shattered Nino's magical shield... Not that standing against him now was an easy task.

He was a contradiction. Adrien the Destroyer. Adrien the Merciful. Countless mortals would never know that he had chosen to spare them judgment where other destroyers did not hesitate.

Kagami... understood what it was like to have a complex relationship between mortals and her sacred duty. Every piece of himself Adrien shared with her gave her a clearer picture of who he is.

Marinette by contrast was more confusing. She couldn't not imagine every possible consequence to a given scenario. It wasn't in her nature. Yet, whenever her friends were involved she plunged in headfirst without bothering to check for rocks beneath the surface. Kagami enjoyed teasing her about that for the next few decades.

Creation goddesses were never satisfied. Even a 'finished work' was merely a stepping stone to something greater. As such, they tended to deliberate. Destroyers were the ax that cut off the infected branch to save the tree. A task that appeared deceptively straightforward on the outside.

Much like Adrien's fighting style. He didn't let up. Didn't give his opponent room to breathe, time to think. A development no doubt spurred by his many sparring sessions with Marinette and, Kagami was pleased to note, integrating part of her own fighting style.

Despite the generally fickle nature of other weather gods' Kagami always knew what she wanted in a way her friends and now partner didn't. Weather had patterns, rules, seasons. In spite of her disregard for the council (and love for an embodiment of chaos) Kagami valued order.

Maybe that was why she was so drawn to them. They broke the rules in different ways. Marinette regarded rules more as polite suggestions. Taking whatever steps she thought necessary in any given situation. Adrien followed all he believed to be fair (another contradiction). If a rule protected someone he would defend it utterly and break it as casually as shifting if someone was harmed by it.

Kagami fell somewhere in the middle. Dragons were creatures of order. Yet here she was, disobeying the council on her way to break a curse that was most definitely deserved when it was cast. 

Adrien landing back on the hexagon with his arms locked around Nino's head was a welcome distraction. Kagami had no desire to go over her Mother's lessons on Celestial Law at the moment.

"We talked about this, Nino," Adrien chastised. "What did we say about enabling love goddesses?"

"Can we call it something else?" Nino squirmed in Adrien's unyielding hold. Unsuccessfully trying to push his head out.

"No," Kagami stated simply.

"Aw, c'mon gods! You know things usually work out!" Nino was referring to Marinette and Alya's meddling.

"Marinette already thinks she's smarter than everyone. I won't have Alya thinking it too." They'd be insufferable together (more than usual) and Kagami could not allow that. Her dignity took enough hits as it is.

Twisting his head at an angle to get a better look at her, Nino pointed out. "Marinette is smarter than everyone."

Adrien nodded appreciatively. "He's got a point, love."

"All the more reason!" Kagami knew, intellectually, that she was being silly. But... it'd been a long time since she got the opportunity. "What did we say about enabling love goddesses?" she repeated Adrien's words.

Nino sighed. "To, not to."

Adrien released him after playfully rubbing his hair. "It's for their own good," Adrien reminded him.

"I don't see why-"

"Your tea's getting cold." Kagami pointed at the barely steaming cup.

"Nooooooo!" Rushing forward, Nino quickly downed it before it could cool any further.

Adrien mimicked his best friend but his tea was still quite hot.

Smirking at him, Kagami answered Nino's unfinished question. "I like my privacy."

"It's true. My Ryuko values her alone time." Adrien sighed contentedly as he drank a protector's tea.

Kagami arched an eyebrow the way Adrien had taught her. "Your Ryuko?"

Tilting his head, Kagami could've sworn Adrien shifted for a second. "Am I not your cat?"

Trying to hide her blooming blush, Kagami brought her cup up and subtly lengthened the sleeves of her kimono.

That didn't stop Adrien from purring. Obviously taking her reaction as affirmation. He laid his hand between them and Kagami wrapped her fingers around his.

"Love you, Ryuko," Adrien stated simply, sincerely. For no other reason than because he wished to say it.

"And I love you." In the back of her mind Kagami decided he was far too good at making her blush. The scales had to be balanced... later.

"And Alya thought they needed a push," Nino mumbled to himself, refilling his cup.

Unbothered by the great winds of the upper sky, the three gods flew towards the setting sun. Speaking of events millennia past throughout the night. Their destination illuminated by the dawn.

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@kagamiappreciationweek2020 Super late!

[hoochy-coo]

I'm 17 but I'm scared of aging. Like. Big time! When I was a lot younger I didnt care, but I feel like all the toxic messaging kinda got to me? I don't know but I have this unhealthy obsession that when I'm like 35 or something I want to not look my age or look significantly younger, and it's like whats wrong being a 35 year old woman and looking like a 35 year old woman lol? But now I look at people in ways I never used to look at them, like i would see musicians, like harry styles and I'm like boy you better be wearing your sunscreen, or looking at influencers eating unhealthy, wearing make up all the time, and not hydrating their skin and I'm like you should take care or your health ( not to avoid health complications ) but to eventually age " gracefully " I'm really annoyed at the person I've become! Sometimes I look at my forehead and I contemplate getting botox or something and I'm 17!!!!! Like... And it's not only me, but alot of people my age feel this way, Social media really fucked with my view/self image. I'm trying to correct this behavior of mine while it's new, but it's just sucks.

Ugh, that really sucks that the toxic message that society tries to hammer into women got to you! I’m so sorry to hear that but I’m glad to hear that you’re trying to rectify your view on aging. 

Firstly, you’re 17! Yes, wear sunscreen. Yes, moisturize. Yes, cleanse. Yes, drink plenty of water and do your best to eat healthily. BUT, go on and live your life, girl! Youth is such a beautiful period of your life and you should get out there to make the most out of it. I promise you that if you take proper care of your skin (do NOT start eye cream and chemical peel early -  I cannot stress this enough!) you’ll age perfectly fine and you’ll likely look younger than your actual age by the time you hit your 30′s. Botox at such an early age is such a bad idea, I get people in mid-20s turning to that as a preventative measure but your skin still has so much elasticity in it currently - don’t waste your money and enjoy it! I’m sure you are already aware but celebs spend thousands each year to maintain their looks and even then they still retouch/edit their pics. No one looks like that in real life and it’s a shame that Hollywood won’t reconcile with an honest and healthy image of what a woman truly looks like but we all should remind ourselves that we’re constantly being sold a ‘false’ image of womanhood. I think it might be helpful for you to limit your time on social media and maybe you can spend some time googling up beautiful women who have aged gracefully and naturally like Jane Birkin, Charlotte Rampling, Goldie Hawn, Sharon Stone (I’m sure some of them had minimal done but it’s so minimal and that’s how it should be at that age imo). 

Also, stressing will age you so you need to cut down on it as much as you can.  Worrying about the inevitability of aging is definitely a type of stress, so don't do it! lol

[ringobean]

Girl:

N/A: Thanks to @marmaladeskies67 on wattpad for this adorable request, which I really enjoyed writing, I hope you enjoy it as well!

It was Saturday afternoon, and it had been a long time since we had spent a weekend together, he was coming back from tour, and the weather was horrible with incessant rain. We were also tired from our long loving night, so we stayed at home, cuddling on the couch, still in comfortable pajamas,  eating chocolate and candies, covering ourselves with a huge quilted blanket, he was reading one of his science fiction books while I was watching TV without really watching it. The house was silent, you could only hear the sound of rain streaming down the windows and the distant sound of the TV, and I was getting a little bored, I started to admire my sweetheart, and his beautiful blue eyes immersed in his book, and I tell myself that they would be even more blue with a nice smokey eyes makeup. I loved to annoy him when he was calm and focused, because it always ended in a sexy fight and giggles, we were both real kids in adult bodies.

I was still lost in thought when our eyes met. He stroked my cheek, smiling at me and said to me:

"What's going on baby girl?"

"Nothing ... I'm a little bored ... you would be even more beautiful with makeup!"

"What? what are you talking about?"

"I would like to put  make-up on your eyes, see what it would look like!"

"what the heck... no way!"

"Come on, please baby, it's gonna be funny."

"Funny for you, first you forced me to do my hair, then I got nail polish, and now makeup, what's the next craze, trying on your dresses?"

"don't give me new ideas ..."

I chuckled, and i made my look as pouty and cute as possible, and i knew he couldn't resist.

"Richie... Baby, please"

"Well, well, ok... but on one condition, I make-up your face right after "

"it's unfair, I'm gonna make you a nice make-up and you're gonna make me a clown make-up ... "

He smirked

"it's up to you, love... but maybe i would do a good job"

"Well... ok"

I quickly ran happily to get my trolley make-up case before he changed his mind. I saw him rolling his eyes while he saw me back with all my equipment and I knew he wasn't gonna let me do it easily! To be more comfortable I sat astride his lap facing him and he grabbed my waist.

"Are you sure you don't want to have another type of fun with such position?"

And he made me bounce on him. It started well ...

"keep calm otherwise i won't be able to do it well. Ok "

"Yeah... ok ok"

I took a headband to block his hair and clear his face so that it wouldn't bother me.

"It hasn't started yet that I'm already ridiculous with your thing on my head, besides it squeezes me too much"

"sshhh stop complaining"

I first massage his face with a moisturizer cream  so that the makeup would stay on, to prepare his dry skin.

"ah! it feels good, keep going"

Then I took a makeup sponge to spread the pre make-up base, I explained to him, like a girl, every step of the make-up and he looked at me with a grin, and I applied the foundation with a brush and he began to gesticulate in all directions, sneering

"Stop moving"

"it's not my fault it tickles"

"look up, I'm going to put the concealer"

"after the night we spent I really need it"

And he made me bounce again.

"stop fooling around"

Then i put the shade cream to do the contourning, and it was pretty long especially with this little monkey who didn't want to stop moving. He was starting to struggle while stirring and I had to hold his head by threatening him.

"it's too long ... how many layers of paint will you put on my face!"

"you have to suffer to be beautiful"

"it's wrong I'm already handsome without all this stuff"

"you're so self assure!"

"you're not gonna say the opposite, you're so in love"

He slipped his hands under my tank top to squeeze my breasts

"honka honka"

"Stop acting like a baby, you distract me"

I admired my work, proud of myself, and I was able to put the fixing powder, with a big velvet powder puff. The cloud of powder made him sneeze loudly and to get his revenge he blew on the pot of powder which spread all over my tank top, my hair and my face!

"You dirty little brat"

He howled with laughter and I slapped him slightly on the arm then he tickled me, rubbing his face against mine.

"Stop it you're gonna ruin my work, I'm not done yet!"

I applied myself to draw him beautiful eyebrows, then I could finally start working on the smokey eyes blend with a shadow blend brush. He was annoying me, he couldn't stop blinking his eyes and I had to hold his face to force him to stay still. He kept repeating me every 30 seconds:

"It's almost over? It stings my eyes"

"Almost sshh shut up"

I finally finish and woow with the black smokey blend, his big eyes were even more blue than blue, they looked like headlights.

"Wooow your eyes are so beautiful and blue like that, I was sure it would look good!"

"Show me"

"No wait for me to finish"

I put black pencil under his eye which enlighted  even more the blue of his eyes and the mascara which was quite an adventure to apply as he couldn't stop stirred and blinked his eyes. I applied a touch of gloss with a brush.

"Pinch your lips as if you wanted to kiss."

He kissed the tip of my nose with his lips full of gloss

"you really are a fool!"

And we started to laugh, I was really proud of my work and I took off the headband to comb his hair.

"you're so gorgeous Richie"

I showed him the result in a mirror and he started to scream!

"aaaaahh but you're really crazy, look at my face, how I'm gonna  remove all that, it's too much! i look like a slut!"

I smirked.

"Yeah my gorgeous little slut... Baby Richie"

He rolls his eyes.

"ok.. now my turn!"

He tried to remember the stages of the makeup that I had just done and I dreaded seeing the result, he made me laugh with his concentrated face by sticking his tongue, he showed me the result and surprisingly it was pretty good!

"You learn quickly, it's really not bad at all"

"Yes, I'm a good student anyway"

"A restless student yes ... Hey come on, we take pictures to keep a memory"

We take pictures, taking sexy and then ridiculous attitudes. And we collapsed on the couch dead with laughter, when suddenly he threw a pillow at my face.

"Ah yeah... you wanna play... dirty little sneaky thing"

And we started a pillow fight in the middle of the living room. We ran after each other, laughing like kids and throwing pillows, suddenly he slipped on me which made us fall to the ground, the pillow fight turned into a tickle battle, then like everytime time in a languorous kiss, then in a long moment of delicious sex on the ground. All the makeup had flowed on our faces and the living room was a mess but we were happy and in love. 

It was an afternoon at home as I loved them, full of laughter and love with my loving husband who always followed me in my wildest ideas. I loved him more than anything and I felt really blessed and lucky to have him in my life.

[skincarejesus]

Hi! I've already googled it but it doesn't really helped much since I live not in America so I hope I don't annoy you with my question. I was using the TO 1% Retinol at first and switched to the Retinol 0.2% in squalane after that and it did nothing besides broke me out? Can I get retinol creme from my dermatologist or just when I have acne? I wanted to use it against wrinkles. And what are some good Retinol cremes that don't have camels milk or whatever in it? 😄

I don’t know how you managed to fit so many questions into one ask lmao

So, concerning your TO purchases. You dropped down in retinol strength (from 1% to 0.2%), so I’m not surprised that you didn’t see any results. If you believe it’s breaking you out, I would suggest discontinuing use. Perhaps just simply switch back to the 1%?

No, you do not get a retinol cream from the derm, but you can get a tretinoin cream from the derm. Tretinoin is way stronger than retinol. They do prescribe tretinoin for anti-aging, not just acne.

There are a number of good creams out there with retinol in them, but I’m not sure what you mean by “camels milk”. Ex. Roc Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream, Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair, Paula’s Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol

[dryscalpgone]

Why Do I Have a Dry Scalp After Washing Hair?

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A dry scalp can be annoying. It often leads to itching, and sometimes even flaking. You might think a remedy is to take a shower or shower more often. After all, more moisture makes sense, right? Unfortunately, washing your hair can have the opposite effect on your scalp. Showering and frequent washing can make it even drier.

A flaky scalp after a shower isn't uncommon. It may not be the shower itself causing the problem. But, it probably isn't helping. There are many different reasons people experience a dry scalp. These reasons range from hair products to the weather. What you're washing your hair with could be part of the problem.

Seeing flakes on your scalp after you wash your hair can be frustrating. It can make you feel unclean and cause embarrassment. You could be making hair washing mistakes without even realizing it.

Everyone knows the importance of keeping your scalp clean. But, by making a few mistakes in washing it, you could be causing dryness and itching. Aside from embarrassing flakes, scratching your scalp can be a problem. If you scratch it too much, you could cause cuts to form. This could lead to infection.

How to Have a Healthy Scalp After Washing

Of course, you need to wash your hair regularly. But, there are some habits you should keep in mind when doing it. Healthy hair habits can start in the shower. There are some dos and don'ts that should be practiced.

Washing your hair can keep it clean. But, it doesn't always keep your scalp healthy. This guide will focus on ways you can avoid a dry scalp after washing your hair. We will go over some things you may be doing wrong. From there, we will offer solutions on what you can do better. You don’t have to stop washing your hair altogether, but you can get less greasy hair without washing.

Take Less Frequent Showers

One of the easiest ways to combat a dry scalp is to shower less often. Or, if you do shower every day, avoid washing your hair each time. Showering too frequently can cause damage to your skin. It may feel relaxing at the time, but it can lead to dryness all over.

The top layer of your skin has a lot of dead skin cells. This might sound like something you want to wash away. But, they are protecting other layers of your skin underneath. This top layer also helps to keep your scalp moisturized. Every time you take a shower, you're 'chipping away' at this protective layer of cells.

If you shower too much (every day), you could break down this protective layer enough to cause damage to the healthy skin underneath. It will also start to strip away moisture. In turn, that will contribute to a dry, itchy scalp.

Your scalp produces natural oils, called sebum. These oils are needed to protect the skin and encourage healthy hair growth. Showering too much can wipe away these oils. If your scalp doesn't have enough sebum or production is slowed, it can lead to dryness, itching, and flaking.

It's best to wash your hair two or three times a week. You likely know your hair better than anyone. If it gets oily or greasy frequently, you can increase how often you wash it. But, if possible, avoid doing it every day. Even this simple change can make a difference in your scalp health.

Take Cooler Showers

Besides washing your hair less often, you should be aware of the water temperature when you do. Water itself doesn't moisturize your hair and scalp. If it's too hot, it can cause your strands of hair to seize up and hold onto the moisture inside.

Water that is too hot can weaken hair follicles. This might cause your hair to stop growing properly. It could even lead to hair loss. Washing your hair with hot water can also make your hair dry, brittle, and damaged-looking.

Hot water can weaken the skin of your scalp, too. As it becomes weaker, it also becomes more vulnerable. When it is more vulnerable, other things can damage it more easily. This includes products, styling tools, or even the environment. You may also be putting yourself at risk for possible infections from scratching. Fungal infections can also occur easier on a vulnerable scalp.

Finally, hot water can encourage your scalp to try to fight back. That might sound like a good thing, but it can lead to bigger problems. Your scalp may try to compensate for the dryness by producing more sebum.

Unfortunately, an overproduction of sebum can cause your scalp to become greasy and oily. This is when dandruff occurs. That will only contribute to more itching and discomfort. Dandruff also has a lot of stigmas associated with it. No one wants to be embarrassed by flaking skin.

A hot shower can be comforting and relaxing. But, it can also do a lot of damage to your skin and hair. Try lowering the temperature if possible. Or, at least finish your showers with a minute or two of cooler water. This will help to cool off your scalp and hair before you get out of the water, so the heat won't stay trapped once you're done.

Use the Right Hair Products

If you're not showering every day and your showers aren't blistering hot, it's time to look at your hair products. They are a common culprit for people who have dry scalp. Even the most expensive products on the market can cause damage to your hair and skin. The price tag of a product doesn't always mean it will provide hydration and moisture.

People react to certain products differently. What works for someone else may not always work the same way for you. This is because our skin can react to chemicals in different ways. Most cosmetic hair products contain chemicals. They can also include preservatives or alcohols. If you have sensitive or vulnerable skin, these ingredients could cause a lot of damage.

Certain ingredients can clog the pores of your scalp. This makes it harder for healthy hair to grow. It can also cause something known as 'product buildup.' When product buildup occurs, it clogs up hair follicles. This can lead to hair loss over time. But, it can also cause your scalp to become itchy. You'll likely notice flakes whenever you scratch your head.

Everything from shampoo and conditioner to post-wash styling products can create a buildup or strip your hair of its natural nutrients. The best thing you can do is to choose products with natural ingredients. The more natural a hair product is, the less likely it will be to cause a buildup. With no chemicals to strip away nutrients, you can enjoy a clean feeling without damaging your skin or hair.

One of the best natural shampoos is Era Organics Moisturizing Shampoo. It uses natural ingredients to cleanse your hair and scalp while adding moisture. If you do have quite a bit of product buildup, you may need to use a clarifying shampoo once in awhile to cleanse your scalp.

Contact Dermatitis

Not only can using the wrong products cause a buildup but for some people, it can create even more dangerous problems. In some cases, the wrong product can create a lot of pain and irritation. When a product directly affects your hair and scalp negatively, it is called contact dermatitis.

Contact dermatitis can relate to a potential allergy you may have to a product ingredient. But, it's more likely your skin is just sensitive to one or more ingredients in a product.

Other symptoms of this problem aside from a dry scalp include:

Itching

Red bumps

Pain

Blistering

Allergic contact dermatitis may go away on its own after you stop using the product. Regular contact dermatitis may need over-the-counter creams to soothe the symptoms. Again, be aware of the ingredients in over-the-counter solutions, too. Make sure they don't contain any of the same ingredients that caused your scalp to become irritated in the first place.

Allergic reactions are also important to keep in mind. They are different from contact dermatitis in general, though they may show similar symptoms at first. Always check the ingredient list of a product before using it. If you know you're allergic to something, avoid it. If you're unsure whether you may be allergic, you can get tested through a dermatologist. It could be a single ingredient causing so many scalp problems.

Styling Your Hair After Washing

Even if you do everything else correctly, your post-shower hair routine could cause damage. There are several common mistakes to avoid when treating and styling your hair after washing it.

Don't blow dry your hair. Again, excessive heat can cause damage to your hair and scalp. If you've just taken a lukewarm shower, blow drying your hair on high heat can cause new problems. If you have to blow dry your hair, use a warm or cool setting. Additionally, it's best to give your hair an hour or so to air dry before using the dryer on it right away.

Avoid using chemicals out of the shower. Products like mousse, gel, etc., can cause just as much buildup as certain shampoos and conditioners. Go for natural styling solutions that you can use outside the shower.

Don't rub your hair with a towel to dry it. This can cause damage to your hair and even lead to hair loss. Pat or gently squeeze your hair dry before letting it air dry as much as possible.

Add a heat-protectant product. Heated tools (like curling and flat irons) will affect your hair health more than your scalp. But, unhealthy hair can lead to itching, which can eventually cause scalp concerns. There are ways to curl your hair without heat.

Can Washing My Hair Make an Already Dry Scalp Worse?

Your washing and showering habits can be the cause of a dry, itchy scalp. But, if you find that you have a dry scalp frequently, other factors could be contributing. A shower or certain hair product could just be irritating your scalp, rather than causing the problem.

It's important to consider what other factors might be affecting your hair and scalp. A hot shower or chemical-filled products can irritate the skin, but it could be external factors wreaking the real havoc. Protect your scalp from the environment as much as possible. If you're unsure what is causing your scalp problems, see a dermatologist. It could be an underlying skin condition, such as scalp psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.

Different conditions need different types of treatment. Scalp psoriasis won't go away because you stop taking hot showers, for example. So, determining the underlying cause of your dry scalp is essential to finding relief. Once you know the cause, you'll have a better chance of keeping the symptoms under control.

If you have an itchy, dry scalp when you get out of the shower, you're not alone. As you can see, there are many things you could be doing to trigger it. The most important thing is that you find out what is causing your scalp to be overly dry.

Thankfully, if you do have an itchy scalp after washing, it's usually an easy fix. All it takes are a few lifestyle and habit changes. In fact, the changes can often make your life easier. You can shower less often, use fewer products, and have a healthy scalp to show for it.

We hope this guide has given you some insight into what might be causing your scalp to dry out. The right shower routine and the right hair products can make all the difference. Follow the suggestions listed here if you're struggling with dryness and itching. They can help to heal your scalp quickly. They can also help you to find relief from irritation and inflammation.