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thanks for sharing

At least now I know those type of women exist. 

always romanticizing about meeting my s/o who'd also put me on the right path to beautiful skin 

Haven't talked to a girl in 4+ years

So miserable when thinking about it, but living day to day I don't think I really feel it. Unless the odd chance I show up at friends home and everyone is chilling in pairs except me. whatevee happened to mingling at social functions? Everyone is like joined at the hip

Ex still keeps in touch. She was the only one that wished me a happy bday. I replied with a 'thank you.' I know her bday is coming up but can't remember it. Feel kind of bad now but I've been trying to stay MIA for the longest time. It'll pass and nothimg will come of it.

I probably felt more deep in the hole when I was reading news feeds from friends and acquaintances than now not speaking to no one. Living life like a hermit. I can't say it was planned but actions (or inaction) speak louder than words.

timber was using a sunscreen that looked pretty clean but can't find it in the states 3 or 4 months ago when i checked. her post is pretty recent. 

i meant gillette from costco, i mean they are still disposable

the only other would be safety razor or the like. 

reminds me of my grandaunt 

yeah finding a shaving technique is very important. for me since I'm still using a disposal gillette razor:

1. I use the razor for at most 5 days. if i feel any drag i just toss the razor head and replace with a new one. (dampening your face beforehand and getting a good lather and application is also important to help with the shaving.)

2. take long strokes between shaves, rinse, and repeat (if you dampen your skin and apply a good lather, one clean stroke should be able to lift and cut the hair. i'm using razor blades from costco.) 

3. shave with the grain. you may need to pivot your blade when shaving, too i.e. right side of the blade for the right side of your mustache and  likewise for the left. the middle you can gently shave downwards to clean it up.

4. you want to apply pressure enough for the blade to glide with your shaving cream. a good blade can usually cut in one motion. I also try to avoid going over the area twice.

5. never shave against the grain

for me i then just rinse thoroughly any excess cream and let the water air dry before applying my moisturizer in the morning. a vid maybe better but generally by following the above i have experienced much better shaving experience. a nice badger brush also works wonders. gentle on the skin and builds up a good lather. I recently picked up an Edwin Jagger super badger off Amazon. no razor bumps or ingrown hair as of late. 

(i'll also mention that i soak the brush with the razor blade in a bowl in hot water while i'm washing up and then shave at the end.)

As Fycus pointed out, you just need to find a good moisturizer that your skin likes and get in the habit of applying it. for me, before using the malin+goetz it was both the application and greasiness that made me reluctant on using one. i can say M+G goes on smooth, absorbs well and for the most part stays matte throughout the day. M+G spreads well across the surface. 

shout out to Fycus! I have to say since using the malin+goetz vitamin e moisturizer i've only had 1 breakout. actually just this week but it pretty much went away fairly quick. 

I still get large bump like breakouts (never had full blown acne, just a history of cysts) it seems, so, it maybe more to do with my diet and stress. FWIW the moisturizer definitely helped calm the area and made the whole ordeal bearable. the area stayed moisturized until it started drying up on its own and the clogged pore finally broke open. didn't even apply much pressure.

anyone use clarisonic? is the brush really soft like a badger brush? my cyst breakouts could also be that i do not rub my face hard enough i think to really get into the pores. when i shower i just use my paula's choice face wash and scrub with my hands. i used a badger brush before but felt that my fingers and palm could feel exactly where i am cleaning. i can't imagine the clarisonic tool giving me that tangible experience but perhaps it provides a deeper scrub.  

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lowk: I have pretty fair skin so any past breakouts do leave behind a visible mark. i've pretty much given up on trying to correct this because it's a natural process. your skin will eventually correct itself as you age IMO. just need to moisturize, which if your blemishes are not that contrasting to your skin tone should already help soften the appearance. it will eventually go away IME however short or long depending on the extent of the damaged skin. the malin+goetz definitely helped me as it keeps my entire face moisturized and matte finish instead of being dry that can exaggerate bad skin. keep in mind where you are and the lighting can play a major part on your skins appearance if you're more self-conscious about it. keeping your face moisturized has a certain characteristic (i wouldn't say sheen because ideally you want it to stay matte) but throughout our day we do perspire. point being, light reflects off your skin. imagine being under the sun with your skin in a health glow and then the opposite. 

And I know this is a skincare thread but keep in mind other features of your head can magnify your skin. For example, hair and how it's styled/cut. (I really need a haircut...)

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Someone pointed out that i shouldn't be eating too much chocolate as it can cause inflammation in your body. Chinese really believe in this type of stuff. then, realized i've been consuming at least a glass of chocolate almond milk the last 2 weeks or so (still have a 2nd carton in the office). this can definitely be the reason why i broke out since it's not really part of my normal diet. i splurged a bit when cravings kicked in. =\ (i still finished the cup i poured tonight as it was after the fact. feeling a bit guilty though.) 

haha fuckboy 

doesnt said bank have certain compliance terms&conditions to have that taken down his profile? 

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can i get the backstory of the last two posts ^^

those shoes look good fokken

sometimes i think i'm pissed by the time i get to work because of the morning commute that then really sets a bad tone for the rest of the day. i feel flustered. my mind starts wandering going less than 30 mph thinking where the fuck is everyone trying to get to at 10am in the morning. don't most jobs start EARLY re: 7 -to 8am. why are there so many cars still stuck in traffic and everyone seems like they're just cruising (somewhere to go??), which then gets me thinking wtf am i doing. i wish i could play hooky. it takes approx 25 to 30 mins for my commute in the morning. it takes 10 to 15 minutes when i leave at night. talk about the difference between night and day. ymmv

fwiw i would check with the offer and confirm with the hiring manager whether your offer is a full-time permanent position. (it's just a little ambiguous when you say next four months; perhaps you are referring to when you file your tax return (?)/you are self-employed? (you mentioned contract prior).) I would also consider of course whether it is a job that you can really develop and integrate into your life long career path. 

because relocating can sometimes be a pain in the ass. 

oh man juunk that avatar 

what are those tees you are wearing? 

IME I only have enjoyed using the Paula's Choice BHA 2% liquid exfoliant. 

Tried the various moisturizers and sun screens, threw them all away after first use. 

the Malin+Goetz vitamin e moisturizer is a godsend.

i've only used the Aesop deodorant spray once. It does have a nice woody smell but after a few use the pump broke and I stopped using it so regularly. Upon using the bottle after sometime, my armpits were stinging after spraying on the deodorant. not sure if it spoiled but never picking it up again. i liked the smell though. (If anyone has suggestions for similarly smelling cologne let me know.)

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are you outdoors a lot and sweat? i'm indoors 24/7 so haven't had that experience. we'll see when i hit the gym again. thanks for the heads up. 

You may also want to see whether you're applying too much. I actually use a little to cover around my eye and eyelids FWIW and haven't experienced any irritation in my eyes.

CHINESEGOLD

thanks Fycus for the malin+goetz vitamin E moisturizer rec. It goes on really well and feels like nothing at all. It also lasts throughout the day. The lotion does leave a bit of sheen on my face by 5pm, but, manageable. I think it is kind of like a dewy effect lol.

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Accidentally ordered 2 double-double on Monday and forgot to ask for no cheese (I asked for no spread). Crossing fingers that nothing happens. It tasted pretty delicious no eating cheese for hella long time, but I was dreading the inevitable.

oh hell yeah! 

Getting sick when there was no real winter season this year

chasty ballesteros

thank you modern family 

catching feelings at work is possibly the worst feeling ever. was losing my voice in the meeting today. 

i feel so bad and clueless. 

i'm so sorry. I can't help but think someone is constantly dogging me.

i just want to get this case done with and move on. 

nice way to wear those lemaire one pleat pant

i am impressed