My first skullpanda 👔
▲ 40 r/SkullpandaArtDolls+1 crossposts

My first skullpanda 👔

Long sleeved mischief makers 🤍

Definitely going to get another! I like a lot from this series, top is rest day tho

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 1 day ago
▲ 274 r/curlyhair

Switched from Pattern to budget products...

I think it looks pretty good! I used to only use pattern products but I can't be dropping that money all the time - so I decided to try some more budget items. Photos are the results of budget products. What's the verdict? Look okay?

Hair type: 2c - 3a wave/curls, on the thinner side, mixed porosity imo

Old routine:

- pattern clarifying shampoo (7.8 fl oz $22)

- pattern lightweight hydrating shampoo (9.8 $22)

- pattern lightweight conditioner (29 fl oz $50)

- pattern curl defining cream (3 fl oz $12)

- got2b boosted thickening cream gel (6 fl oz $10)

Total: $116

New routine:

- lorel ever pure clarifying shampoo (6.8 fl oz $10) (sometimes used twice, sometimes just once)

- pattern lightweight hydration conditioner (29 fl oz $50)

- auntie Jackie curl la la curl custard (15 fl.oz $7)

- got2b boosted thickening cream gel (6 fl oz $10)

Total: $77

Bonus points if you've found a budget lightweight conditioner (; I'd like to replace my pattern one with a cheaper one if I can once I've run out

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 3 days ago

My sex life has always been weird af, help me reconnect?

Lots of hormonal, personal, etc stuff has impacted my libido and sex life a lot lately. I'm wanting to reconnect and revive my sex life a bit - any hot tips? My chart translations are fairly surface level so while I can intuit some basic info would love y'all's input.

Ty xo

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 28 days ago
▲ 3 r/labubu

Has anyone been brave enough to remove Velvet Noon's hair? 👀

I love the new salon series but ironically I would actually prefer to have Mokoko without hair; I've seen other folks remove hair from I believe After Rain so I know it can be done!

But I'm curious if anyone has had the urge with Velvet Noon and would be willing to share a pic?

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u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 1 month ago
▲ 48 r/labubu

Outfit Swap!

Soymilk looks so cute in Blue Prelude's dress!

Also before this release I had a vision of making "Have a Seat Boutique" and now it might just have to be a boutique and salon!

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 1 month ago

[TOMT] freaky fanfiction/book in second person?

This is a LONG SHOT but I have to see if reddit can come thru for me, back in like 2006 (I know I'm old) there was this book online that my friend printed off for me to read and I just have to see if I can find it again.

Info:

  • it was in the second person POV ("you do this and the MC responds this way")

  • it started with you being suicidal on a cliff and a vampire finding you

  • it was a toxic romance where the vampire tortures you but also y'all fall in love lol

  • the only scene I really remember is "you" are like strapped to a st andrews cross and spikes driven through hands? But it was like kinky too?

I remember my friend saying at one point it was going to be published and that's why it wasn't on the same forum anymore, or something to that effect - and that's about all the info I have. Let's see if any other freaks remember this 🤞🏽

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u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 1 month ago
▲ 39 r/labubu

Labubu Friend Swap (aka find others in your area that are excited about bubus)

I had to make a bad joke first right? Lol

I posted a while ago asking y'all if you had folks IRL to share the bubu joy and excitement with, and I was surprised to see a lot of folks were lamenting they didn't! Well, why not try changing that?

I'm going to post comments under this thread with general regions across the USA (sorry international folks, if this goes well I'm happy to do this again to include other regions but for now I'm keeping it manageable - or feel free to make your own thread!!) and then y'all can post below that comment either a more specific area (NO ADDRESSES, if you are from a tiny town please don't drop that info, etc 😅 be safe y'all) or maybe the closest city you can commute to. Don't forget to check if someone has already mentioned your area so y'all can chat below that comment!

I'm personally hoping that perhaps my area can arrange a meet up/swap/etc for folks to meet and enjoy! I feel like that's a good place to start in general if y'all need ideas (:

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 1 month ago

HMF an old old book/fanfiction I read in 2006 that was freaky af

This is a LONG SHOT but I have to see if reddit can come thru for me, back in like 2006 (I know I'm old) there was this book online that my friend printed off for me to read and I just have to see if I can find it again.

Info:

- it was in the second person POV ("you do this and the MC responds this way")

- it started with you being suicidal on a cliff and a vampire finding you

- it was a toxic romance where the vampire tortures you but also y'all fall in love lol

- the only scene I really remember is "you" are like strapped to a st andrews cross and spikes driven through hands? But it was like kinky too?

I remember my friend saying at one point it was going to be published and that's why it wasn't on the same forum anymore, or something to that effect - and that's about all the info I have. Let's see if any other freaks remember this 🤞🏽

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u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 1 month ago
▲ 56 r/labubu

Do you all have friends who are also into popmart/bubus?

I find that I spend a lot of time on this subreddit cuz there aren’t really folks I hang with/know who are into pop mart.

I’ve seen that folks will do meet ups for trading/selling/chatting but I haven’t seen one in my area yet surprisingly!

So do yall have folks you get to share the popmart excitement with? I was just curious what others experiences might be like.

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u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 2 months ago

Product Review: Anua Azelaic Acid Serum, combo sensitive skin

Apologies I hadn’t planned on taking a before after so the photos aren’t great but here’s my review of the Anua Azelaic Acid Serum.

I have combo sensitive skin. Introduced slowly but not super slowly - only at night every other day, once that went well, only at night every day, then morning and night every day.

Long story short, I really love it - enough to be willing to buy at a price point I’m not thrilled about. My pores have become noticeably smaller in my opinion, and smoothed my texture out.

Other things I think probably helped:
- barrier focused moisturizer
- cold water instead of warm for cleansing
- not expressing the sebum no matter how much I wanna (I’ll admit I still give in sometimes)

In regard to timeline, I am not 100% - I’ve been using since end of April , so 2 months give or take.

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 2 months ago

Sensitive skin: Panthenol reactions, worth trying retinal or adapalene?

Edit: meant retinol, I get the difference confused still.

I’ve noticed lately that things that note they have panthenol cause skin reactions, so I cut out a toner with panthenol and B5 and noticed my skin looks much happier. No more break outs, less red. (I suppose this could’ve been the purging process but this isn’t the first time I’ve used items with panthenol and had neg results)

I imagine these are different enough that retinal or adapelene (like differin) is worth trying if I introduce slowly - but I figured I’d ask if y’all have noticed anything or any patterns with using similar products with sensitive skin.

Thanks!

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u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 2 months ago

[Chinese, HK > English] Art Book Website

Here is the link: https://www.mybookone.com.hk/page/detail\_m/2067171484938358785/%E7%B2%BE%E9%9D%88%E4%B8%89%E9%83%A8%E6%9B%B2\_THE\_MONSTERS\_TRILOGY/9789620458996.html

I’m trying to figure out a few things that Google Translate isn’t really able to help me with, hoping someone here is willing!

  1. Google translate is saying this is a pick up option only, is that true? Some of the translated wording makes it confusing on whether it’s delivered or pick up only.

  2. Price, the assumption here is that this is in HKD - however this book prior to reprint resells for over 1k USD as well as this being perceived as an art book - trying to confirm what currency/amount!

I would really appreciate any help with understanding! Thank you 🙏🏽

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 2 months ago
▲ 6 r/labubu

Yall don’t panic - but they’re about to re-release Kasing’s original art book for under $500

I know I’ve been posting a lot so hopefully you all also find this as amazing as I do - but yall they are reprinting the monster trilogy FINALLY!!!! And we can get it for under 1k 💀 which is what I usual see.

Who’s going to buy????? I am SO tempted even tho this is way outside my budget.

Link is in Chinese, used Google Translate: https://www.mybookone.com.hk/page/detail\_m/2067171484938358785/%E7%B2%BE%E9%9D%88%E4%B8%89%E9%83%A8%E6%9B%B2\_THE\_MONSTERS\_TRILOGY/9789620458996.html

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 2 months ago
▲ 86 r/labubu

Zimomo doll preview?

Edit: these are part of the figurine series but perhaps we’ll get one if we’re lucky lol

Last trailer/teaser they hinted at Tycoco & Spooky and they ended up leaking a figure series. Now with this new trailer, I’m thinking this will be the next 38 cm doll. It looks cute! I wonder if it’ll come with the comb and scissors?

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 2 months ago
▲ 43 r/labubu

Do you think the upcoming release might have more than just Labubu included?

Looks like Tycoco and Spooky are sporting haircuts too - maybe there will be a figurine & plush pendent release?

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 2 months ago

Obligatory have you tried this post: Numbuzin No 5 toner pads

I’ve heard that numbuzin is decent, and I was looking for more vitamin C as my skin loves it and just happened to find this toner (which I was also thinking of adding to my routine anyway) - if you have sensitive skin input that’d be helpful as well.

Current routine:

le roche posey sensitive skin, celimax dual barrier lotion, nyx sunscreen

PM: Anua azelaic serum, REN overnight recovery balm

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 3 months ago

I’m debating getting my first crybaby - which series/line is your favorite?

Im leaning toward crying for love, but I figured I’d come to the experts lol - what are some of your fav lines?

Also my friend called them “Oh, those big cheeked b*tches?” And that is what I think every time I look at them now 💀

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 3 months ago
▲ 173 r/labubuchat+1 crossposts

Why the wigs? Cuz of the art!

At first when I saw the leak I was like… why hair? 👤 Then it clicked - Kasing Lung actually does a lot of art with Bubus and hair! Honestly this made me like the series a lot more with this framing.

Wanted to share with fellow Bubu nerds!

u/Beneficial_Sun_1921 — 2 months ago