r/beauty

I need some serious advice and it’s a sensitive topic for me.

I (25 F) had my baby a little over 2 years ago and with that came excess skin that hangs over my pubic area. And it’s enough that I can’t just move it out of the way to see what I’m doing. I obviously gained weight so that adds to it. I also was awarded with stretch marks over my pubic area as well, the mound i guess you call it.

Now to my point for writing this, I seriously cannot shave anymore. I can’t see, I don’t have the core strength to bend over, every time I use a regular razor, I get horrible razor burn because my skin rubs, and every single time i use an electric razor WITHOUT FAIL i cut a chunk of my skin out where a stretch mark is. Every time. No matter how gentle i am, i could shave without even touching my skin and i still do it somehow. I’ve gotten waxed quite a few times now and i definitely hate getting it done because it hurts soooo bad, but it definitely lasts long and no razor burn. but i guess forking over $55 every time i go just sucks.

does anyone have any recommendations? i’ve tried shaving every way possible and i still get razor burn and gross ingrown hairs. please help!!!

Hello!

Looking for eye creams that will actually lighten/ brighten the under eye. Not just a temporary color correcting effect from the product itself.

My under eyes aren't terrible but I have visible veins that make them look worse. I tried laser for the veins but it only helped on one and it was temporary.

At this point, my goal is to just brighten the area overall.

I've tried a lot of the popular ones both low and high end but curious if anyone has any holy grail actually transformative recs

Hey everyone! I’m thinking about enrolling in the FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) Beauty Industry Essentials Program, as I’m looking to break into the beauty industry. 💄 It’s a non-credit, fully online program that has 7 courses designed to give people a “leg up” who want to work in the industry.

Has anyone taken this before and found it to be useful in anyway? Be it standing out on your resume, catching employers’ attention, gaining confidence through knowledge, networking/making connections, etc.?

It’s $1,000 & I want to make sure this would actually be an asset for me before I jump in. 🤔

Thanks in advance! 🙏

My hair absorbs every single smell, I literally passed by the kitchen on my way out and it smelled like the food that was cooked there an hour ago.

Anyone have any good smelling recommendations that I can use? I’m open to hair fragrances as well but I’m thinking a leave in cream could help. I have thick dry hair and I currently use the Ouai leave in spray.

I feel like a nose can grow or change in shape significantly after medication, especially steroids. Most people deny it, but I have seen it. Has anyone else seen a nose that grew or changed shape significantly?

Hi guys! I’m in my late 30's and my main concern is a single forehead line.

I’m currently using a red light therapy mask, microcurrent, and retinol (planning to switch to retinal soon), and I’m consistent with sunscreen.

I’m wondering what would be the most effective next step—would something like RF or silicone patches make a noticeable difference, or should I just stick with my current routine?

Would really appreciate hearing what worked for others!

I never wear makeup! However I am getting married and plan to do my own makeup for that. It won’t be anything crazy or fancy because even a little makeup is significantly different than what I do everyday.

What are the best tips, and best drugstore products I should get? I would like to keep it as budget friendly as possible since I will only be using each product a couple times. tia!

Hi - has anyone used selavie?

context: I just got my lashes lifted with the keratin treatment and my right lash is wayy longer compared to my left. this has never happened before, the last lash lift I had done was around early February. is there anyway for me to even out my lashes? thank you:)

- since last year I had already noticed my lashes being naturally uneven, but not till the extent where my left lash is half the length of the right. I’m actually panicking 😭

ive been waterlining and tightling my eyes for a while now and ive found a problem that really irks me.

my eyeliner keeps spilling and all ends up in the corner of my eye in a droop and none lasting on my waterline.

i know my eyeliner isnt necessarily good ( a regular technic pencil eyeliner ) but i was wondering if theres anything to make it last a bit longer and not smudge as much atleast?

i saw somewhere ( probably a tiktok ) that you can set it with setting powder and apply more on top to keep it in place. now this kinda worked since there was still some eyeliner left on my actual waterline and not in the corner of my eye but it still smudged quite a bit, and it irritated my eye sometimes if i accidentally use too much powder.

obviously i know one of the main things would be to get a different, preferably waterproof, pencil eyeliner but i have no idea what good waterproof pencil eyeliners there are. i havent really seen many eyeliner * pencils * recently anyway.

if anyone has any suggestions and / or tips they would be greatly appreciated !!

Has anyone tried this? It’s currently only available for pre-order and it’s hard to find reviews online for how good it is

If this is something you have purchased, what benefits did you notice and how long did it take to work for you?

Tysm 🫶🏼

I'm looking for a fairly mid range waxing kit, around 20-30 euro, and preferably from amazon UK or IE, does anyone have any recommendations or a favorite brand they use

I need help choosing between GHD Platinum+ and Steampod 4.

My hair type:

•	fine, slightly wavy

•	very frizzy / puffy (especially at the roots)

•	baby hairs + static

•	very sensitive to humidity

My goal:

✨ sleek, smooth “clean” hair

✨ no puff / smooth roots

✨ long-lasting results (I’ll use it max 2x/week)

✨ I also like soft bouncy curls / waves sometimes

I’m confused because I see mixed opinions:

•	some say GHD is better for styling and curls

•	others say Steampod is unbeatable for frizz and humidity control

What would you recommend for my hair type and goals?

Thanks a lot 🙏