I have dark, oily skin and currently use the Cosrx Invisible Sunscreen which has no white cast but turns my face into an oil factory. Everything else I tried is even oilier or leaves a cast. I want a lightweight sunscreen that dries matte. Does it exist? Would love product recs because my face is shining brighter than my future right now.
Alot of these communities focus on skincare and lifestyle but I wanna know how to look good in desi clothes like kurtis, kameez, sarees in 12537°C weather. How to wear nice shoes on wonky streets. How not to have melting makeup in South Asian humidity.
I am 30, 5 feet, petitez and dark skinned. I used to look very youthful, often get mistaken for a uni student, but stress has made me look haggard and pinched. I usually wear dark clothes cause they are easier to coordinate.
Not sure if it helps but I did one of those feminine archetype quizzes and scored high for the Sage and the Mystic (funny because I teach in a uni)! I have noticed that prettier faculty get better reviews and are more popular. I know I will never be considered pretty because of my height and skin but I would like to look polished and untouchable.
I have pretty bad KP especially after waxing. I am thinking of buying amlactin but it is super expensive in South Asia. I am currently using 25% urea ointment which flattens the bumps somewhat but doesn't make it perfectly smooth. I don't want to waste a lot of money on something that may not work. Should I just try tretinoin, which is more accessible?
I have never dated and don't want to. But I am reevaluating my friendships and work relationships with men too. I have recently had a male work friend admit to something pretty unethical in my view and have a full on breakdown. But it made me realize he had been lying to me for months and that I had taken on a therapist role to him. I literally never wanna see him again (impossible, I know). But it made me realize that men are takers even if they are not a boyfriend or a family member. Also that they are just icky and selfish. But a part of me is wondering if I am being too extreme or too rigid.
I am turning 31 and feel a little insecure about premature wrinkles and sagging skin (I do not have a healthy lifestyle). What are the best eye creams for dark circles and hollows? I am using the Beauty of Joseon one and would like something that shows up more.
Also looking for a sunscreen suitable for dark oily skin. Something that wont be oily or leave a white cast.
I am planning on getting an innisfree volcanic mud mask for deep cleaning the face. Would like a serum recommendation for something that will plump up the skin and add a healthy glow.
People in your 30s, what have you done to improve your life? On paper, I think I look fine, I have a career as a university teacher, and I am earning okay but inside I am a mess.
I am burned out and there is no end in sight
I tend to eat my feelings or go to cafes to relax
I am starting to gain weight and feel sore and unwell all the time
I realize that my circle is getting smaller and smaller and people are moving on and away
People only come to me to trauma dump and get advice and then vanish when things are okay. Right now I possess more torrid secrets that I know how to handle from friends and coworkers
I feel sick to my stomach every morning and can't sleep at night
My plan right now is to become as much of a recluse as I can with a job, and try to eat right and save money but I'm not sure how to go about it.
Sent a paper to a journal called Studies in the Fantastic. The website said to email submissions so that's what I did. This was a month ago and I haven't received any update or any confirmation whether they got my submission. Do I sit and wait for a bit longer, or do I reach out and ask? This is my first time submitting to a foreign journal so I am a little confused.
I am 30, never dated, never been in a relationship. For a long time I was perfectly content being single. I still don't want a relationship, I don't trust men, I doubt I am capable of exposing my vulnerability to any man because honestly...they are just not good in any way.
But I am coming to the painful realization that I am lonely. As my friends get married, we stop talking. I get left on read. People only seek me out when they need an answer to a problem, some advice, or help with a task. I am nobody's priority, or first choice. My burn-out from work is getting worse, and sometimes I wish I had a shoulder to lean on.
How do I make myself understand that I am enough for myself?
What are some vacation ideas for a burnt out girl? I have a short holiday coming up and I don't want to bed rot at home. Looking for places to go to and activities that are safe, cozy and relaxing. Budget not an issue.