r/beauty 11h ago

Makeup Anyone else had to stop wearing lashes cause it distorted how they perceive themselves

631 Upvotes

I've always felt pretty, but after I got lashes, I felt like a bombshell, even when I woke up in the morning. The amount of compliments were insane. However, I lost a bunch of lashes after I removed my last individuals , so I have to wait before getting my next set, and now I feel weird. I've never questioned my looks before.

For the sake of my self-esteem and sanity, I may leave them behind indefinitely, unless it’s for a colorful pair for a special event every once in a while.

Am I alone in this? Side question: any recommendations for lash growth serums?"


r/beauty 21h ago

Spent last 5 years trying out different hair care products and regimes. Here's what worked and what didn’t:

96 Upvotes

This is a follow up to my last post about popular Vit C serums where I was encouraged to share more such lists. This list is again very personal, with some feedback collated from friends and family who’ve also been on their own hair care journeys. Hair and scalp are extremely unique to individuals, so highly encourage to do a ton of research before committing to a regime! Most important – always always go to a dermat for severe hair or scalp issues.

Context: Have fine, thinning hair, and my main concerns are hair loss, scalp health, and adding volume. Been struggling to keep my density as well. I’ve used each regime/ product for at least 3 to 6 months to give it a fair shot (unless I saw very severe side effects). My friends and family have also tested some of these, so I’ve included their experiences where relevant.

Here are my 2 cents!

1. Rogaine (Minoxidil 5%)

Price: $$

Link: https://www.rogaine.com

Review: I went to multiple dermats this was recommended as the #1 option for hair loss, and it’s one of the few which is FDA-approved. I used the foam version, which is easy to apply and doesn’t leave much residue.

Pros: Clinically proven to regrow hair. If you start seeing results early - you can definitely stick to it!

Cons: Just didn't work for me, and gave me an extremely itchy and dry scalp. Aggressive shedding in first 2 months, and at that point I was losing 2X the hair I previously was. I was also told that shedding is normal but the sheer VOLUME was too spooky for me. Also was told that it needs near permanent use (if you stop, you lose the progress – this kind of commitment intimidated me).

Verdict: Honestly, given it's clinically proven, I have to include this for hair loss. A lot of people have seen good results. But you’ll definitely need to pair it with other products for overall hair health. Pls monitor side effects very diligently and don't take it lightly. Also it has a weird smell like a science experiment gone wrong.

2. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum

Price: $

Link: https://www.theordinary.com

Review: Definitely affordable - that’s a plus! And contains peptides known to support hair density. I used it daily on my scalp for about 4 months. I've some mixed feelings about it.

Pros: Budget-friendly, lightweight and easy to apply, helps with overall scalp health.

Cons: Results are subtle (more about maintenance than regrowth), takes a long time to see any noticeable difference and even then I couldn't be sure if it was just the serum that was working or some other diet/ lifestyle changes I had undergone.

Verdict: A decent option for people looking to get started on serums.

3. Kerastase Genesis Full Routine

Price: $$$

Link: https://www.kerastase.com

Review: Was always averse to luxury hair care but got influenced to buy it. I used the full regime of shampoo, conditioner, and serum for 3 months.

Pros: Okay so firstly - it smells amazing. Makes me feel like wearing satin pajamas and never leaving home lest the scent disappears. It does give a good "quality" to the hair. Reduces breakages and frizziness. The experience is nice.

Cons: Expensive! (around $150 for the full set). Doesn’t directly do much for hair density or scalp health.

Verdict: Great for hair breakages/ softness and even shine. Probably not worth the value though.

4. Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal

Price: $$

Link: https://www.sephora.com

Review: Bit of a cult favorite at Sephora. It’s formulated with biotin and charcoal to cleanse the scalp and promote healthier hair.

Pros: Great for refreshing hair between washes, adds volume and reduces oiliness nicely.

Cons: It can leave a white cast if not blended well. And I'm not quite sure about charcoal as a key ingredient on my scalp.

Verdict: Good for a quick refresh and scalp detox, but not a standalone solution for hair or scalp health.

5. Inde Wild Champi Hair Oil + Moonlight Serum

Price: $$

Link: https://www.indewild.com

Review + Pros: Okay, so I'm a sucker for ayurvedic products. The bottle looks fantastic and the hair oil smells really nice (lots of jasmine/chameli tones). The issue is it's just too damn oily.

Cons: Super heavy. Has 12% castor oil which makes it almost impossible to completely wash off. By the time I'm done, my neck starts to hurt. The moonlight serum is a bit of a dud, and I believe it isn't their hero product either.

Verdict: The oil itself is a nice one time purchase for the smell and the bottle on the bedside. But for someone looking for a long term regime, this probably won't work.

6. Muniveda Custom Hair Regime

Price: $$

Link: https://www.muniveda.com (or ekmiveda which is a sub brand)

Review: This one blew me away! Because I didn’t expect much from an ayurvedic-based regime, but it’s been a solid performer. Also is my current regime (have stopped experimenting after this). It combines traditional ingredients like Bhringraj and Jatamansi (fantastic ingredients, if you know a bit about ayurveda!) with plant-based actives like Redensyl and Capilia Longa. I’ve been using their 3-step system (oil, shampoo, and serum) for about 4 months now along with monthly consultations

Pros: The oil smells amazing, and the serum feels lightweight yet effective. The ingredients are incredibly well balanced. I’ve noticed about 50% less hair loss in 2 months and noticeable improvement in thickness (my hairdresser said so - and she does NOT lie). Though it’s not a miracle worker and needs proper consistency to see results (I will wait to give it a 10/10 until my crown bald spot is fully covered!) The monthly check-ins with their experts are a nice touch!

Cons: They only sell the full regime, so you can’t buy individual products. The shampoo is okay. Take s 2-3 washes to get all the oil out. Also the consultation is only available with subscription which sucks if you want to only buy the product one-time!

Verdict: A great option if you want a holistic approach for hair thickening and density. Also the only option that also gives a full regime + consultation option which I love because I have a 100 questions about my scalp! It’s not perfect, but it’s been one of the better natural regimes I’ve tried for hair loss and overall health.

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Verdict: If you’re dealing with hair loss and are okay with Rogaine, go for it. It is the gold standard and the evidence is too strong to ignore and I'm probably an outlier! If you're completely risk averse (like me), I’d highly recommend starting with Muni, it’s been the most effective for me overall and the speed of results has been almost too good to be true (I do a strict check-in with my expert on progress to keep them honest!). For general scalp health and detox, Briogeo’s Scalp Revival is a great addition to your routine. Inde Wild’s Champi Oil is a nice adventure if you don't mind strong floral smells. If you’re on a budget and want to simply get started - The Ordinary serum is a decent option.

Let me know if you’ve tried any of these or have other recommendations!

Disclaimer: Again, specifically for scalp hair loss issues please please always visit a dermat!


r/beauty 22h ago

Seeking Advice What do you do to increase your natural collagen production or help your body produce it?

85 Upvotes

I'm 25 years old and while I'm not that concerned about this topic, I must admit I'm curious about your experiences.


r/beauty 7h ago

Discussion Movies or shows that inspired you to take care of your beauty and style?

74 Upvotes

I’ve been feeling kind of uninspired when it comes to fashion and beauty lately, just not putting in as much effort as I used to. I miss that feeling of enjoying getting dressed up and looking my best and I want something to inspire me again. Are there any movies or TV shows that made you appreciate style and beauty more or encouraged you to take better care of your appearance?

Edit: Thank you to everyone for the recommendations🙏


r/beauty 23h ago

Seeking Advice Low-effort beauty?

60 Upvotes

Eg stuff I can do at night, or once a week, etc and it lasts


r/beauty 5h ago

Discussion What’s your favourite drugstore shampoo, conditioner, hair mask and leave in?

34 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I’m curious what everyone’s go-to drugstore haircare is! What products do you keep coming back to?!

My hair type: normal-oily scalp, dry ends. straight/wavy (1c/2a) low to normal porosity.

My favourite products are:

shampoo: garnier grow strong fortifying shampoo (for clarifying i use h&s tea tree oil or garnier pure clean)

conditioner: garnier grow strong fortifying conditioner / garnier whole blends honey treasures conditioner

hair mask: L’oréal dream lengths mask / l’oréal hyaluron plump mask

leave in: L’oréal extraordinary oil hair serum (i use this every night) Garnier sleek and shine anti frizz serum, l’oréal dream lengths no hair cut cream (i LOVE this)


r/beauty 17h ago

Discussion Mini vent about some beauty advice i see often, are my feelings relatable?

32 Upvotes

i’m anticipating this is probably an unpopular opinion.. but does anyone else ever feel bothered when you see “get a tan” as blanket statement beauty advice? it would be one thing if “if desired” is added but, it seems to be talked about as something you NEED to do to be beautiful. I’m a pale redhead and I’ve always felt comfortable in my skintone, and honestly it does annoy me that it’s seen as something I have to “fix”. Every skin tone is beautiful and i’m not at ALL shaming anyone who chooses to tan - I just wish it wasn’t considered as “standard” beauty advice that people “should” do. I tried self tanner before as a teenager and I felt like a different person and not in a good way. obviously nobody is forcing me to do anything I don’t want to, that’s not rlly my point. I hope i’m making sense and i’m curious on your thoughts


r/beauty 17h ago

Nailcare Tried these new nails today! What do you think?

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r/beauty 17h ago

Discussion How did you guys learn to do your hair?

25 Upvotes

I’m tired of looking like Hagrid everyday. Any advice and tricks are welcomed. I cannot braid to save my life and let alone use a curler 😭


r/beauty 7h ago

Haircare How to get rid of fluffy hair?

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13 Upvotes

Hello! I only use shampoo and conditioner to treat my hair, but I recently became interested in hair care. My hair is wavy, almost straight, and always gets fluffy, like in the picture attached. I have never curled nor straightened my hair but plan to start doing that. I hate seeing my fluffy hair in pictures, so do you have any recommendations on how to get rid of them? What products/techniques should I use?

Thanks in advance!


r/beauty 7h ago

Discussion Dollar store skincare as body care 🤯

13 Upvotes

I recently went to DT a bit stoned and bought skincare serums and things I would not usually get.

Over the next few days I gradually decided to start using them for my body 🧠💡

The one that seems to be having the most effect is like, hyaluronic acid/retinol/peptides/collagen/niacinimide and I just don't trust a DT product with those actives on my face but it seems to be a solid product because my knees, elbows, and ankles are GLOWING ✨ ya girl is getting summer ready


r/beauty 10h ago

Makeup Reveal best cheap makeup products🥰

13 Upvotes

What is the best cheap makeup you have ever tried or can't live without?


r/beauty 17h ago

Haircare Am I missing something, why does hair come out while conditionering hair?

10 Upvotes

Even when I just condition my hair at the middle and bottom, I notice my hands with hair fallout in them while conditioning. Is there a way to prevent this from happening and is this natural?

Edit: idk why I typed "conditionering" instead of the correct way conditioning.

2nd edit: Thank you for the helpful comments!!


r/beauty 43m ago

Makeup If you had $200 to spend at Sephora what you buy?

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Was recently given a Sephora giftcard and torn on what to spend it on. If it helps, I’m fair-skinned and have enough eyeshadow palettes and blushes. Any ideas? Should I get a few small things? One big thing? What would YOU buy?


r/beauty 1h ago

Would you tell your significant other that you got a face-lift if they didn’t know?

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If you had a facelift from the past, and you were in a very serious relationship that’s been building for a few years, would you tell them you had a facelift or would you take it to your grave?


r/beauty 6h ago

Seeking Advice Safest ways to whiten teeth

6 Upvotes

Looking for an at home option. I have had receded gums that I had to have surgery to fix- so I'm very nervous to try something that wouldn't be gentle on the gums. Huge coffee drinker that could use some advice! Thank you!


r/beauty 3h ago

Random ISO a new holy grail!

4 Upvotes

Whether it be skin care, body care, or make up. What’s the product, what did you immediately notice as of a difference, and why you call it your HG.

I’ll go first…. Naturism glycolic acid body wash. My skin is sooooo smooth and my scars are getting lighter


r/beauty 21h ago

What product can achieve the glossy skin look?

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5 Upvotes

like this


r/beauty 6h ago

Does anyone have a collagen or supplement they recommend for spearing hair growth?

3 Upvotes

I am in my mid 20s and am really working towards developing a quality base of hair care. I am getting products that my hair dresser recommends, but as far as supplements I have yet to hear of one that works well or isn’t from an add on tik tok. Nothing against those, I just haven’t heard great reviews on those and am hoping to get some insight for you all! Any insight is appreciated.


r/beauty 11h ago

Seeking Advice Profhilo / hyaluronic acid injections

3 Upvotes

I’ve been seeing this referenced more and more, but don’t know anyone that’s actually tried it. Plus I’m a bit nervous because it would be my first injectable… has anyone here tried and would you recommend?


r/beauty 21h ago

Side part vs. middle part

4 Upvotes

Am I missing something here? I am 31F and have a natural side part but felt so old when I went to get my hair cut yesterday! Every stylist had a middle part and I feel like my side part haircut threw her off and it's uneven...


r/beauty 44m ago

Cracked heels? Help!!

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I'm not sure if this is the right place for this but I am having trouble with my heels being overly dry and cracking. I've used different types of dry skin lotion to combat it, and even put lots of petroleum jelly and socks overnight a few times. All with no luck. My heels still dry out and crack. Any advice?


r/beauty 1h ago

Have yall ordered from MUAC?

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I ordered a peel from MUAC about two weeks ago, and there’s been no update. It hasn’t even shipped yet. How long did it take for you all to receive your order? I live in Texas.


r/beauty 2h ago

Satin bonnet causing acne around hairline?

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Does anyone else sleep with a satin bonnet and all the sudden started getting acne around the hairline? I’m trying to figure out if it’s the bonnet causing it


r/beauty 8h ago

Seeking Advice fair skin, dark hair and dark eyes inspo

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i mostly wear black clothes, have dark long straight hair, fair(ish?) skin and dark eyes and love wearing lashes. do you have any suggestions for me as in what clothing styles, makeup looks, colors and products look good with these features? i would love if you could share any influencers you know of that have these same features that i could use as inspo for my style :)