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Okay so I've been staring at my face way too long and I finally noticed something that I can't unsee my left eyebrow sits noticeably higher than my right. Like they're not even close to being on the same level 😭
Is this fixable with filling or shaping, or do I just have to accept my asymmetrical life?

Also while I was down the rabbit hole I got confused about my eye shape. I've watched like 10 YouTube videos and I still can't tell if I have hooded or almond eyes. The crease is visible but my lids don't look super deep either.

Can anyone help me figure this out? Would love product or technique recs that work for these two specific things.

I know this might not sound like a big deal to some but honestly I'm proud of this.

Started freelancing on Upwork in 2020 doing SEO work. Now I have:

$50K+ total earnings
125 completed jobs
100% job success rate
5,979 hours of work

But here's the context that makes me actually proud:

I'm married, manage a household, have a kid, and do ALL the housework too. So this didn't come from just sitting and working 24/7 .it came from hustling between feeding my kid, cooking, cleaning, and then working late nights and weekends.

The real struggle though:

Now in 2025/2026 it feels SO much harder to land jobs on Upwork. Everyone's competing with AI, rates are dropping, clients are pickier. I feel stuck and honestly exhausted.

My question

Anyone else freelancers here managing family + work? How are you staying motivated when it feels impossible to land consistent gigs anymore?
Is it just me or has Upwork genuinely gotten harder in the last year or two?

I'll be honest - I always knew that moisturizing well and wearing sunscreen daily is basically the foundation for healthy, glowing skin. But as a mom of one, my own skin always took the backseat. "I'll start next week" became my whole personality lol.

A little while back I finally decided enough is enough and ordered the Cetaphil Moisturising Cream (for dry to normal, sensitive skin) and The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel SPF 50.
The Cetaphil has genuinely impressed me so far - my skin stays hydrated for a really long time, doesn't feel tight or flaky by evening like it used to. I can actually feel the difference.

The sunscreen is where I'm a bit stuck though. I apply it every morning, but honestly I have no real way of telling if it's actually doing its job or "good" for my skin specifically. No tan lines to compare since I'm mostly indoors, and it's hard to "feel" sun protection the way you can feel hydration.

So genuine question for you all - for those of you with dry skin, how do you judge whether a moisturizer or sunscreen is actually good for you? Is it mostly about how your skin feels/looks after a few weeks, or are there specific things you check (ingredients, texture, breakouts, white cast, etc.)? Would love to hear how you all figure this out!

So everyone keeps saying besan and dahi is the holy grail for tan removal but honestly? That combo did NOTHING for me 😭

I have dry skin and even adding honey or extra moisturizer didn't help. It just made my skin feel tight and irritated.

Then I found these two and they're actually WORKING:

Biotique Fruit Brightening Face Pack: Depigmentation & Tan Removal
Biotique Papaya Tan Removal Face Scrub: Brightening & Revitalizing

I've been using them for months now and I can actually see my skin getting lighter! No dryness, no irritation, and they're affordable too.

But here's my question

Are there any OTHER products (drugstore or home remedies) that actually work for tan removal WITHOUT drying out dry skin?

Because I feel like most recommendations are for oily/normal skin types and dry skin people like me are just struggling out here

Drop your tan removal recommendations below!! Especially if you have dry skin too 🙏

So you guys convinced me to try Staze (shade- i'm shy) and I got it!!

The good:
Transfer proof (yes it actually is!)
Stays all day
Perfect for a busy mum

But here's my confusion

In natural light it looks beautiful and suits my medium skin tone. But indoors with artificial light? I feel like it washes me out sometimes.

Is it just me or does anyone else have this problem with certain lipsticks?

Like am I overthinking this or does the lighting REALLY change how a shade looks on you??

**No filter, just real talk-**what do you guys think? Does it look good on me or am I being paranoid?
Drop your honest thoughts!! 👇

As a 33 year old mum my bag is always full of baby stuff — there's literally no room or time for lipstick touch ups 😂

So I went on a mission to find something that actually STAYS and here's what happened

My collection so far:

Faces Canada Matte Lip Crayon — Love the color, great for Indian wear and stays well! Good one

Kay Beauty — Pretty peachy shade but doesn't suit my medium skin tone and the stay isn't great

Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink (pink 3rd one) — Completely washes me out

Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink (4th one) — Great for indian wear. Stays all day

Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink (pink) — THIS ONE!! My favourite. Stays all day without touch ups, survives mum life and looks great on me.

Maybelline Superstay is genuinely a game changer for busy mums — put it on in the morning and forget about it!!

But now I need YOUR help

I want to add to my collection but I'm stuck on two shades:

A brown that suits medium skin tone , tried Amazon and Fighter shades from maybelline and both washed me out completely!!

A nude that actually shows up on medium skin tone without looking washed out

Drop your recommendations below!! Especially if you have medium skin tone 👇😊

Tried Rexona Aloe Vera Roll-On for the first time. Here's my honest take 👇

Context: I workout regularly and my old deo just wasn't cutting it anymore. So I finally switched things up and picked up the Rexona Underarm Aloe Vera Roll-On.

What stood out to me:

1. The scent is light and fresh, not that strong artificial smell

2. Feels gentle on skin, probably thanks to the aloe vera

3.Actually stays on and keeps you feeling fresh through the day

4.Long-lasting, which is exactly what I needed for gym days

I'm only on my first use so I'll keep testing it, but the early signs are really good. If you've been looking for something that works for an active lifestyle without being harsh on skin this could be it!

But here's what I really want to know - what deodorant or roll-on do YOU swear by? Especially if you're someone who stays active. Would love some new suggestions to try next! 👇

So I’ve been trying to learn wing eyeliner for the longest time and I think I finally realized that maybe the product type matters more than tutorials 😭
I bought the Swiss Beauty Craze eyeliner because I saw people saying stamp liners make wings easier. But honestly, for me it’s been such a struggle. One eye turns out decent and the other becomes a disaster.

I have tried insight one too and the tip was sharp initially, but after just 2-3 uses it became rough/stiff and kinda uncomfortable on the eyes. Also it smudges on me and doesn’t last long.

I even watched YouTube tutorials where they say “if the tip is sharp, wings become easy” but somehow I still can’t create a clean flick with it.

Meanwhile I’ve been using the Maybelline Colossal Bold liner for a long time and it works sooo much better for me. It’s easier to control, I can make a wing comparatively better(not perfect) , it doesn’t smudge much, and removal is easy too.

I think maybe brush liners suit me more than felt tip pens?

Can anyone please suggest:

1. How you learned wing eyeliner 😭

2. Any beginner-friendly techniques

3. Good budget eyeliners for shaky hands

4. Whether stamp liners/felt tips actually help or not

Budget-friendly recommendations are very welcome 🫶

I bought Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara because of all the hype and amazing reviews online, but honestly… it disappointed me after a few uses.
At first it looked nice, but then it started getting messy and clumpy. It’s supposed to be waterproof, yet it smudges so badly under my eyes by the end of the day. Removing it is even worse my under-eyes turn completely black and smeared no matter how carefully I cleanse
Meanwhile MARS Mascara, which is way cheaper, actually performs SO much better for me:
no smudging
stays all day
makes lashes look longer
easy to remove
no raccoon eyes afterward

Honestly surprised the affordable one works better than the viral hype product.
Am I the only one who feels some hyped mascaras are great only for the first few uses and then become a clumpy mess?

I bought this Kay Beauty lipstick 2 months ago, and honestly, it’s not good. It’s not long-lasting at all, and you can already see the condition of the lipstick after just 2 months of use. For the price, it’s really disappointing and not worth it.

I do use the foundation and contour pencil from Kay Beauty, and those products are actually great, but this lipstick was a total letdown for me.