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nailsinwales · 1 year

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Dodgy Nail Products with Industry Support in 2023

I was kindly given a free subscription to a magazine that I used to ensure religiously arrived to me each month to help my career in the beauty industry.

Glorious professional nail storage company Roo Beauty had closed its internet ordering doors for the final time in 2022, and their parting gift was the magazine I would usually receive whilst working the job I once loved.

It was sad to hear that Roo were closing, they had the only decent storage solutions and their nail polish bottle rolls were something that the majority of my clients wanted in their lives.. and not just mine and their fillings every few weeks or so.

I have received four editions of Scratch mag so far, and in the last few weeks about fifteen emails regarding Scratch Stars and their nail competition themes, lovely, but what I also received was an email promoting (insert gel Polish product name here) - a product which towards the end of my old business in 2018 was quickly becoming known amongst pro nail technician’s as something that was causing clients natural nail plate and natural nails to separate away from each other on a rapid scale.

People were mentioning it constantly so I decided to trial this product myself along with another popular gel that was circulating on social media as a gorgeous looking subscription box. The latter did come across as a non pro product, I mean it was sent with little packets of fizzer sweets and pom poms, the owner tried to rip me off photography fees and lied to a magazine about her paid advertisement, but the range meant that a way cheaper alternative could be offered to clients who fancied something from their social media feeds, more affordable, and well really, bin’able, since most colours were in tiny 7ml bottles, and some not always available. Trends are just that, they pass quickly. It was a bit like the Primark of Gel Polish, only really shit with dreadful end results.

Soon after my trial, I experienced exactly what others had been reporting with the nail separation between the nail bed and the natural nail plate on my toes. I was devastated. It took almost a year to recover from it and plenty of sunshine on my feet, even though I newly wanted to keep them covered from the world.

“These products are not professional products, and not supported by the industry as so”. - that is what I thought back then. I had faith that the popularity of these social media trending products would go on to cause so much damage in a short space of time that they would be banned.

Fast forward to 2023, a chance browsing of my old nails account in youtube had the algorithm throw me up a video showing what had been happening to peoples nails, multiple snap shots with damage after using the very same products, going a couple of years back to recently. That’s between 2018, and now, 2023.. and just a small section of people out of all of the potentials in the world.

The problem here is that in the Nail Technicians world, it is similar to other trades - a poor technician might blame her tools, although in this game there is space on the market for poor quality tools today, and there are tools that harm. What is supa bad about this is that clients will be blamed, and nail technicians will be blamed, when the thing that is actually at fault is the dodgy product. The product is not being held accountable for the harm done.

If there is one thing that I enjoyed most about my job it was explaining to clients how I have products in my nail case that were well known, had been fully tested for the market and had transparent MSDS with no unknown or untested ingredients in the mix. I paid premium for training and products, and passed these on to all of the lovely people who booked me. It gave me confidence in my work and that confidence was passed on to my clients, returning to me tenfold on repeat business and word of mouth bookings. It was a beautiful thing.

If today’s nail technician can be promoted towards such a poorly performing product through trusted sources like a professional nails magazine, products that will go on to harm a clients nails, trust in the industry, and potentially leave them for life with a nail allergy (and that bit is both client and tech), then what hope does the industry even have?

For years it has been argued that Nail Technicians in the UK should be regulated. At the moment, the industry has gone down a murky road where, based on their social media clout, the introduction of some fairly nasty products has clouded what was once a fairly easy product arena to manage.

God help everybody’s nails in future, except for me. I got away lightly and will never dip my toe into the dodgy nail gel side of things ever again. I hope that anyone reading this will consider that being a nail technician is one thing, but we should never be supplied products that harm people.

If you know a product has harmed others, either through your own use or by seeing other peoples reviews, think twice before providing it on your price list. It could take you down with it.

Sending love to all, Rachel @nailsinwales

Some (but not all) trusted nail brands,

EzFlow, OPI, CND, Mavala, INM, Essie, Crystal Nails, Nail Artists Academy, Mystic Nails,

#nails #nailtechnician #professionalism #nail damage #damaged nails #gel polish #Nail industry #cosmetics #beauty industry #nail tech

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marisagreenwood · 2 years

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Fun in the sun 22/05/2022

My lovely girlfriend agreed to go out with me again, this time to Lakeside shopping centre. The roads down to Lakeside were quieter than they would have been at most times, so it was a relatively stress-free trip to get to the shopping centre. When we arrived, we were both peckish so it was time for a cheeky McDonalds breakfast. After eating, it was time to hit the shops. Primark first...I got a contouring brush and some nice body spray. She tried on a few outfits but didn't end up liking any of them. It was pleasant wandering around...but I felt a little out of place compared to most of the CIS girls that were about. it was a gorgeously sunny day...around 22c...but so many of them were wearing jeans. I don't get it. There were some drop-dead gorgeous girls who should have been wearing an outfit more like mine than theirs. The shopping in Lakeside was pretty fruitless. They didn't have any of the things I was looking for. The only thing I got were some looks...people looking at me and then deciding it was noteworthy to then point it out to the people they were with too. I don't understand - what is so funny about seeing a guy dressed as a girl?? I'd understand if I was delusional and didn't make a good effort...but I felt like I looked great, so it was very disheartening to feel like I was being seen straight through. A couple of Essex lads in River Island had a word with each other. A couple of restaurant employees on the Boardwalk had a bit of a look and whispered to each other. Teenage girls in the toilets found my presence hilarious. I hope they enjoy their perfect CIS-gendered lives and never feel uncomfortable in who they are.

IKEA was next. I always love wandering and looking at the set ups that they have in there. To see how things could be styled in different spaces. We went to look at wardrobes...we came out with a cutlery drainer! Exciting! Life can't always be glamorous! The retail park with TKMaxx was more exciting. I at least saw more things that I would think about buying...but ultimately still didn't buy...until the M&S outlet. The gf was paying for something in ASDA Living and told me to go ahead to M&S and she'd catch up. She was only away from me a short time, but that's all it took to find them. I spotted the white one first. Cute. Creamy. Leather. The perfect jacket. And then things got worse (for my purse) when I spotted the same thing in black at the other end of the fixture! £60 for the two...such a bargain, and they will get plenty of use. So my shopping trip had finally come through in the end! Shopping done, it was time for food. I had booked Ask Italian, which both of us enjoy...and I always tend to stick to Italian in girlmode! I had a lovely rigatoni and meat balls dish and then a salted caramel ice cream dessert! A few more looks from the large table that were over from us...but only casual glances. The meal itself was lovely and it was nice as always just being out. We then made the stroll back to the car. So it was a mixed trip. Disappointment for people reacting in ways that I may not have been so happy about...but sod them. I really liked my look that day, I had a lovely time being out in the sunshine...with the sun on my shoulders...and managed to grab a bargain. I think Lakeside isn't somewhere I'll be rushing back to...having not had issues in London or Manchester before, I'm putting it down to the area rather than my look being a total miss. It won't stop me being out and about and certainly won't make me dwell on the negatives on what was still a really nice day out. Was happy to get home and rest!

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thessalian · 2 years

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Thess vs Weekend Activity

Everybody else I know is going, “Finally! This week has been so long and now we finally have a weekend!”

And here’s me going:

Okay, more fruit has gone in the dehydrator - also the tops and leaves from my strawberries for strawberry tea later

Then I go boil some brine for my attempt at dill pickles

Then probably more fruit in the dehydrator because I’m getting the hang of what temperature to use to get it done in a reasonable time without burning anything

(Side note: need to look up how to peel a kiwi fruit because I’m okay with the peel when it’s dried but I’d like to try it without as well)

Brine will definitely be cooled by then so at that point I set up my pickles

Sometime during all this I need to go, like, outside to the pharmacy because I require soap, shampoo, and mallet meds

Also need to take out the recycling at that point

And clean out the fridge

Then I’m making a cottage pie

Gotta water the plants

Really need to finally catch up on session vids, so that can go in somewhere during the brine cooling and fruit dehydrating, I guess

Also need to set up upcoming session, probably, because I’ve been using catch-as-catch-can maps for too long, at least for my perfectionist ass

And that’s for Saturday

Sunday, I need to dust

And if I need to dust, that means I need to run the Hoover (okay, the Dyson technically but fuck that; I’m not making them the Known Brand Name like unto Kleenex and Band-Aid and, in North America at least, Scotch tape)

Laundry, probably? I need more T-shirts that I can wear to work. (It’s nice that we can be really casual, but I won’t screw up that good thing by going to work in my Something*Positive “Asshole Isn’t An Alternative Lifestyle” T-shirt. No matter how appropriate it is sometimes.)

More fruit into the dehydrator

Somewhere in there, boil beets for pickled beetroot

Probably set up my pickled ginger too

Really need to start working on the Cupcake Coterie scents

Water the plants again some more

Either lasagne or the chicken broccoli pasta bake (probably the latter because I have fresh broccoli and I don’t want it to go off)

Last-minute game set-up

Run game

I might get to relax some on Monday, but that depends on whether I get all of that done over the proper weekend. I’m not going out until a little later because lunchtime around Peckham is made of ass most of the time and I was kind of hoping to pop in to Primark to see what they’ve got for bralettes, and possibly socks. Easier to do that when the crowd isn’t threatening to eat me.

Most of the above is being sorted out by how much room I’m going to have in the fridge and freezer at any given time, by the way. Currently my freezer contains three bags of frozen veg (broccoli, peas, mixed veg), one bag of frozen hash browns, one bag of gluten-free onion rings, two boxes of potato waffles, chicken for the planned chicken broccoli pasta bake, one package of ground beef (for the lasagne; the one for the cottage pie’s already defrosting), two gluten-free, dairy-free ice cream cones, and two servings of risotto. That’s a lot for my tiny freezer, and one of the first things I did today was play Tetris to sort it all out. I do need to clean out the fridge because some things are past their expiry date, and that plus the stuff I’m using for the cottage pie will leave enough room for my jars of pickles.

Anyway, all that to say that my weekends don’t involve a whole lot of ‘rest’. I like being active, is all. Of course, being active is actively painful most of the time, but honestly, my tolerance for pain is ludicrously high at the moment. So at least I can take joy in doing the things I love, even if it’s a little ill-advised sometimes.

#Thess has a weekend

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eleanorbriarsterm2 · 3 months

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Week 2

Pick Pack Sell packaging agency research

Cubiq

The agency Cubiq has made many different packages, the above is for ‘Artistocracy London’, ‘Primark’ and ‘Eyeko’. I was mainly looking at how they packaged the product, the first one is a simple matchbox but the inside detailing adds an extra layer to the packaging and the use of gold and light blue has this expensive look to it. As it has a simple white box on the outside it isn’t overwhelming, which I quite like. The next one is a face mask with the packaging as a pumpkin spiced coffee/drink, which is clever as it is clear to what scent the mask will be and has a fun packaging to interest teenagers. The last one is a simple box with a clear design on the front that shoes the products, personally I like the mix of the colours, it works really well and looks sleek. This was good to look at, as it gave me an idea on how I can design my packaging, and with the first one I can make the outside more simple.

Slice

The second Agency I found was Slice, which mainly had food products, the ‘Little Moons’ one was interesting to find as these are so popular and I love the bright packaging, it makes it more enticing, the flavours shown on the box also make it clear to what each box is. The next one ‘Gazebo’ have an odd shaped packaging, not quite a square but works with the product as it is a triangle shape. The advertisement is colourful with the burst of pattern to resemble the flavour of the product. Lastly ‘Freestones’ is a classic muesli box with the little window to show the product, and each flavour is a different colour with a number. I think I prefer this company, because their designs are more eye-catching and makes it more appealing to their audience.

#visual thinking #visual communication #research #pickpacksell

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its-in-his-dna · 4 years

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Jade | TikTok | March 25, 2020

Chip Blowing Bubbles Mug: Sold Out

Oversize Sweatshirt: $1,300

Basic Black Bike Shorts: $10

#little mix #jade thirlwall #jade exact #exact #primark #mug #disney #beauty and the beast #chip #gucci #sweatshirt #Pretty Little Thing #shorts #cycle shorts #bike shorts

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littlemixnws · 7 years

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Jade via Instagram Stories, 12th October 2017.

#mine #news #pictures #instagram stories #little mix news #onlylittlemixnews #jadethirlwall #primark #haul #shopping #clothes #disney #random #personal #2017

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littlemixarmy · 5 years

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Primark (2012)

#little mix #2012 #photoshoot #primark

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brw · 3 years

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SAKIMA

Do I know them already?: yes | no

First song youtube spotify took me to: Daddy

First Impression: reminds me of little mix a little??? i dunno :<

Do I like it?: alas no.... it's not bad but not my thing alas. i feel like it would come on the radio at primark

Would I listen to more from them?: probably not rip

Rate (from what I heard): 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

BIG MUSIC ASK GAME

#ask games} answers #dilfdoctordoom #music

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wlwinry · 3 years

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1, 7, 23, 40. yes I am going to make you a blanket. no you did not hear that from me or anyone else <3

1. what’s your favorite way to dress?

oooh that's a tough one--a mix of grunge and preppy, I think? kinda dark/light academia-ish but less formal with a little more "academia if it fell down a hill got stuck in a holly bush and found primark flannels"

7. what song is your aesthetic?

right now i really did not a phase by jessie paege and lucy la mer--it's a bi anthem, goes incredibly hard, and has that fun pop feel i like in music--it's either pop, musicals, or epic rock for me lmao

23. do you like soft fluffy blankets or rough/smooth blankets?

FLUFFY. the fluffier the better. i want to be able to sink my whole face into it

40. do you like light blankets or heavy blankets?

heavy blankets my beloved...

#ask meme #ask away

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midnight-circus · 3 years

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sometimes you just gotta meme for the new guy.

this is two memes combined so sorry if theres similar questions i couldnt be bothered to post them separately lmao

it’s fuckin huge My Bad

Names? If you were to choose another name for your oc, what do you think it would be? Did you choose their name for how it sounds or for its meaning?

Tbh it was a toss-up for a long time between Mallory, Felix and Everaud, and eventually the first two won. I chose it for how it sounded, but as it turned out the meanings of his first two names juxtapose pretty well together (first name Mallory - ‘unlucky’, second name Felix - ‘lucky’). His surname, Valkner, I also picked for the sound - the meaning of ‘warrior’ doesn’t really pertain to him lmao

He hasn’t gone by his legit first name of Mallory since he was about 12, and has used Felix almost exclusively since then. he fuckin hates it. most of the time.

Can your oc play any instruments? Have they ever wanted to learn how to play any? Why?

No, he grew up without much money and instruments would have been a luxury. He’s vaguely considered it as an adult, but is pretty certain he’d be useless so hasn’t bothered trying.

How does your oc fare in the dark? Are they scared? Do they trip over things really easily or navigate like they have night vision? (Or do they have night vision?)

He doesn’t like the dark much, but he’s not scared. He’s just got bad eyesight.

How well would your oc fare as a teacher? What subject would they be best at teaching? What about the worst?

tbh he’d probably be pretty good as a teacher to a group of like...primary school kids, maybe from 5-11 in age. He’s quiet-voiced, fairly mild-mannered, and has a strong sense of fairness and justice - the problem would arise when it came to older pupils, teens and up, trying to get the upperhand, bc he’s not authoritative in the slightest and would probably cave. Give him a room of toddlers tho that he’s only responsible for in short bursts and he’d cope pretty well. Either history or english lit would be his forte; sports would be worst. the boy can’t run.

What was your oc’s relationship with their parents like? If they didn’t have any parents/didn’t know them, who in their life was the closest to a parent to them?

It’s...good? I guess?? It’s complicated. his parents love their kids dearly and Felix didn’t go wanting for affection, but if anything it went too far the other way. He was absolutely smothered as a kid - after several near-death experiences with childhood illnesses (bacterial meningitis, which developed into encephalitis, then sepsis in his leg), his mother wrapped him up in cotton wool and never really let go. He couldn’t leave the house alone, he couldn’t go outside on cold days, he couldn’t move at anything faster than a walk - after being in and out of hospitals from 5-years-old to 8, and then being kept on a shelf from then, it really had an impact on how he learnt to interact with other kids his age. It’s also given him an unstable footing in life itself - he’s never quite certain if he’s going to lose everything at the drop of a hat, because that’s how they used to act around him. Now, with the distance of adulthood, he loves them and appreciates that they were trying their best, but he can’t help but resent them a little if he really thinks about it. He gets around this by not thinking about it.

Does your oc have any allergies, intolerances, or other sensitivities? How dangerous is it? Does this affect their daily life in any way?

he’s got an allergy to letting himself be happy it’s very serious

Does your oc prefer being in a crowd or being completely alone? How many people can be around them before they get uncomfortable?

Generally he’s more content alone - conversation doesn’t come naturally to him, particularly if it’s a crowd of strangers, and he’s more content in his own company. If he does find himself in a crowd, he will take himself to the edge of the room and people-watch rather than mingle.

How open is your oc to trying new things? Are they the adventurous sort, or would they rather stay in their comfort zone? Why?

He needs to be talked into things, otherwise he’d never try anything - he knows his comfort zones and he’s very comfortable in them, and is not inclined to venture outside. If he’s nudged into doing something, he may end up finding that he enjoys it - doesn’t necessarily mean he’d do it again under his own steam, but he doesn’t always regret the experience.

Does your oc have any best friends? Who was/is their closest friend? What about their worst enemy?

Pathetically enough, he doesn’t, really. Sylvia was his best, and to be honest his only friend, and when she left his social life left with her. He loves her still, but he loves her platonically (even if he hasn’t realised that yet) and that wasn’t enough for her, understandably. Outside of her, there’s not really anyone else.

No enemies. He’s not important enough to have enemies.

How dangerous is your oc? Are they completely innocent, or someone to be feared? Do others know?

tbh Felix’s level of danger is about the same as a puppy with a knife in its mouth. like yeah it might get you by accident but its way more likely to hurt itself and its not really done anything to deserve that so really its more important to get the knife away from it for its own benefit than yours

What is your oc’s vision like? Do they require glasses, are they completely blind, or do they have 20/20 vision? Does this have an effect on their life?

He wears glasses for pretty much everything - he’s not blind without them, but his vision’s bad enough that he wouldn’t be able to cope for the whole day if he left them at home.

If your oc were to be arrested for something, what would it be for? For being too kind, for a legitimate crime?

Probably for getting mixed up in something he didn’t mean to get involved in - Felix is the sort of person to say ‘yes’ to one request because he felt pressured and then find himself 20 ‘yes’s down the line embezzling money from the government for the Serbian mafia with no idea how he got there. He’s quite easy to manipulate - a person who knows how to press his buttons can generally work the answer they want out of him.

How quiet or loud is your oc? Are they easily capable of sneaking around without being heard, or do they feel it’s impossible to stop talking?

He’s pretty quiet - tries not to draw attention to himself if he can avoid it, and he doesn’t really speak unless he’s spoken to.

How stylistically fancy is your oc? Or would they rather go for comfort and plainness instead?

His primary concern is durability and price - he needs something that will either last for as long as possible so he doesn’t have to replace it any time soon, or something that is cheap enough that it doesn’t matter if it wears out, and ergo, Primark. He oftens window-shops for nice-fitting, fancy clothing in the London boutiques he passes on the way to work, but has never bought anything like that in his life and can’t bring himself to even consider it.

What’s your oc’s preferred mode of transportation? Walking, vehicle, (or in a sci-fi/magic setting) teleportation?

His preferred mode of transport is a car, but his isn’t always working properly so when he has to, he takes a bus - he doesn’t like walking if he can avoid it, partially because it wears him out and partially because he’s kind of physically lazy.

Is your oc always late, always early, or always right on time? Is there any reason for this?

He’s always early, because he leaves early, because he’s already envisioned about 20 different disasters that could make him late on the way and he’s trying to circumvent all of them.

How empathetic is your oc? Or are they closer to being a sociopath? Any reason why?

Felix doesn’t really realise that he’s empathetic - he thinks he’s just doing what everyone does, but in fact he will go out of his way to improve a situation for someone if he thinks they’re being hard-done-by for no benefit to himself, even to the extent of bending or breaking rules. It’s partially why he got into the law-scene - he wants to see things bettered for people who need it.

How much does your oc swear? Or do they keep completely clean? Why is this? Is there any situation where they would be the opposite?

Swearing doesn’t come naturally to him - he’s one of those people who will swear only under their breath and still manage to feel guilty about doing it. If he is going to swear out loud, he does it in German and it always comes out clumsily.

How does your oc’s own perception of themselves compare to how other people see them? Is your oc aware that other people see them differently (if it’s different)?

It’s pretty different. In his mind, he’s pretty useless - a bit of a waste-of-space who has coasted through life by pretending to be better than he is, kind of dull, kind of boring, kind of unattractive, altogether too much of Nothing Special for anyone to really be bothered with. Realistically, he comes across as responsible and competent at his job, perhaps a little highly-strung and nervy but nevertheless perfectly capable of managing the responsibilities he has. It’s his own self-doubt that cripples him, for the most part - people see it in him, and perhaps it makes them wonder if there’s a reason for it.

Is your oc a workaholic, or do they find it hard to be busy at all? Do they find it easy to relax, or must they have something to do at all times? Why?

if he’s not working, he’s thinking, and that simply won’t do. Felix’s whole life is work, for the most part - he throws his all into it, and isn’t sure what to do with himself when he’s sitting at home alone in a dead-quiet flat.

How energetic is your oc? Do they have trouble sitting still or do they feel low on juice all the time? Any reason why?

He’s constantly exhausted. It’s because he’s depressed. He hasn’t figured that out yet.

How does your character sleep? Peacefully, fitfully? What position do they sleep in? What is their typical bedding like?

Not very peacefully - Felix is a light sleeper, so although capable of getting to sleep relatively quickly he wakes up in fits and starts throughout the night. He tends to sleep curled on his left side, on bedding that is cheap, serviceable and durable. He can’t afford to buy anything decent. He finds it easier to stay asleep if there’s ambient noise in the room - white noise, the TV, whatever.

Does your oc have dreams or nightmares? What are they like? Is there a recurring one?

He’ll suffer a pretty bad nightmare here and there, generally to do with hospitals or medical procedures, but they aren’t chronic.

How easy to annoy is your oc? Do they have common pet-peeves or are they stoic in response to everything? What is their reaction if the source doesn’t stop?

he’s real easy to annoy lmao. He’s got a list of pet peeves a mile long and he’s very easy to get a rise out of, so people who enjoy getting a reaction (Lyon) find him very entertaining pickings. He keeps telling himself not to get so worked up because it only encourages things, but he can’t help it.

How does your oc view housework? Do they absolutely hate it? Do they enjoy having their surroundings neat and tidy or do they not notice?

He hates doing it, but he really enjoys a clean space afterwards and goes a long way to keep things organised. Disorder stresses him out - he particularly can’t bear people coming into his space and messing it up.

Your oc has to make something for an art exhibition. What would they make? How terrible is it? Would they enjoy making it?

oh christ. the thing is, he’s actually not that bad at art - he’s got a good handle on anatomy and perspective and can reproduce images or photpgraphs fairly well - but he thinks he’s useless and has never shown anyone anything. he’d produce a pretty solid sketch of like a coffee shop at 5pm or something dull like that, apologise profusely for the result, and hate every second of it.

What is your oc’s vocabulary like? Does it match the way they talk? How would you describe their speech?

He speaks pretty well - he’s precise with his words and keeps a quiet, even tone, and his vocab is fairly developed. If there’s a flaw with his speech, it’s that he speaks rather too quickly, because he’s used to being constantly interrupted - it becomes a race to get the sentence finished and his point across, before someone can cut him off.

He has a south German accent, but it’s a little softer for years of living in England - it gets stronger when he goes back home to Munich.

Is your oc more likely to follow instructions exactly, throw them out and figure it out on their own, or make it all up? What are the results like?

He follows instructions to the T, and doesn’t have the impulse to experiment and mess around with them for fear of making a mistake that he’d then have to clean up; that being said, if it becomes a matter of fair treatment, he may be inclined to bend the rules here and there.

Is your oc afraid of touch or do they actively seek it out? Is there a reason for this? What are the exceptions?

lmaoooOOOOO he’s petrified, whilst at the same time desperately craving it. He’s horrendously touch-starved, but his childhood lizard-brain learnt to associate touch with painful medical procedures, so he shies from it by nature.

How is your oc about medical care? Do they avoid any form of healthcare that they can, do they seek it out over every little scrape? Do they treat their injuries/illness all by themselves?

Felix carries an awful lot of medical trauma with him; he’s terrified of medical care, whilst simultaneously being something of a hypochondriac convinced he’s got some sort of Terrible Disease at all times. to be fair, this is because he once had a Terrible Disease, which then led to a second and then a third Terrible Disease before the first could even be treated, so he does have form for it. He also can’t handle blood and has been known to pass out at the sight of it, but would rather do that and recover on the floor than go to hospital.

He will avoid hospitals At All Costs.

How competitive is your oc? Is every little task something that they can win, or are they just in competitions for the fun of it? Is there anyone they’re most competitive with?

He’s sort of competitive accidentally - he doesn’t want to be, but he feels like he needs to be in order to succeed. He is desperate to prove himself, desperate to show his mother than he is more than capable of managing his own life, but he will run himself to exhaustion trying to get there. He’s happiest when he’s left to do his own thing without feeling like he’s competing against others, when he’s content that he’s appreciated by the people around him and is able to take that appreciation at face value, but he hasn’t come to that realisation in himself yet - he just thinks he’s doing it wrong.

How skilled at lying is your oc? How frequently do they lie? For what reason? What situations would be the exception?

lmao he can’t lie to save his life it’s actually kind of sad to watch. he’s a Blusher, for one, so he’s already tripped coming out of the gate, and then he starts falling over his own tongue the second he’s asked a question he can’t give a truthful answer to until it’s painfully obvious to everyone. it’s just sad.

What is your oc’s immune system like? Are they invincible to illness, or are they compromised completely from the slightest of dirt?

His immune system is terrible - a side-effect of his childhood. If there’s an illness going around, he will catch it.

Does your oc do anything “just for the aesthetic”? Or are they completely practical in everything?

Totally practical by habit, but perhaps he’d be happier if he wasn’t. He’s not used to doing things just because he wants to, because he’d enjoy the experience - there has to be a reason for it, else he’s not justified in doing it. Same goes for purchasing things that he wants - if he can’t come up with a good, solid, practical reason to buy himself something, he won’t buy it. ‘Because you want to’ is not reason enough.

If you had to choose a single object to act as a symbol for your oc, what would it be?

One of those candles that re-ignites itself when you blow it out.

If your oc could only eat one thing for the rest of their life (while miraculously not suffering from malnutrition), what would it be?

He’s got a massive sweet tooth and spends a lot of time baking, so probably cake - he’s fond of little gay French patisserie nonsense.

How prepared is your oc? Ready for the worst no matter what, or completely lost in every situation? Would they have a medkit when it was needed? Would they have an umbrella if it rains?

As much as he panics, in a legitimate bad situation he is capable of keeping his head - he runs on adrenaline and suffers the consequences later. He carries a first-aid kit in his car, but has never needed to use it, and yes, he always has an umbrella.

How charitable is your oc? Or are they more stingy with their resources and money?

god. He is stingy, but not out of a miserly nature - he just legitimately does not have much money. He never has, ever since childhood, and that shit is ingrained in him - you watch what you’re spending, because you never know when you’re going to need to make an emergency payment.

If someone was describing your oc to someone who had never met them, what distinguishing features would they mention? How would one identify your oc in a crowd?

Short guy, kind of round-faced, round glasses - kinda looks like he’s lost even when he isn’t. Jumps if you bump into him.

Does your oc have any pleasure that embarrasses them so they keep it secret? Or are they open about all the things they enjoy?

literally everything that he enjoys, he’s embarrassed about. He likes old black-and-white movies and he’s embarrassed about that. He reads shitty romcom fiction and he’s embarrassed about that. He enjoys cooking, he’s embarrassed about that. He actually enjoys sex, believe it or not, and he’s embarrassed about it. Don’t even fuckin get him started on his kinks because he’s embarrassed about them. tbh Felix doesn’t really know how to enjoy himself without guilt or shame, because he always feels like he needs to justify the things he likes and he doesn’t know how to do it. He’s just embarrassed.

What is your oc’s stamina like? Would they be able to run a marathon, or not run at all? What about walking/another physical activity? How are they with exercise in general?

Shitty stamina - he’s got weak lungs and the extent of his running ability is running for a bus and then needing literally four hours to recover. He sort of makes a vague attempt to exercise at home, but is easily discouraged and would just rather lie on the couch having a crisis of body-image.

How long can your oc stay focused on one task before they get bored? Do they constantly have to switch things up or do they hyperfocus? What sort of things is it the opposite for?

Felix is the king of repetitive, menial tasks. Set him in front of a diary or a spreadsheet and he’s well away. He really doesn’t mind thoughtless admin labour, even as he insists that he’s capable of handling more responsibility - and although he is more than capable, he also feels comforted by the predictability of data-entry. A nice mix of both would be ideal.

What smells bring back specific memories to your oc? What are those memories like?

Antiseptic and rubber floors, with that underlying stink of sickness. They’re not good memories.

How jumpy or easily spooked is your oc? Do they have a fight or flight reflex to being startled, or are they never startled at all?

He’s super-jumpy and easy to startle, which is delightful to some people. Between fight or flight, he’ll fly.

How polite is your oc? Do they do everything with the utmost courtesy, or do they completely refuse to say please and thank you?

He’s unfailingly polite, because his mother would have beat him with a shoe if he wasn’t.

How flexible is your oc? Can they touch their toes or do they have trouble just sitting down because of how stiff they are?

He doesn’t think he’s flexible at all, but certain intercurricular activities with Lyon suggest that he’s more flexible than he thinks he is.

What is your oc’s typical walking like? Do they speed-walk everywhere, do they take quick short steps or long paces? How loud are their footsteps?

Because his legs are kinda short, he walks pretty quickly just to be able to keep up with people - quiet steps, because he’s trying not to draw attention to himself.

If your oc was in a video game, what would their idle animation be?

Cleaning his glasses, putting them back on, squinting through them, then taking them off and cleaning them again ad infinitum.

What topics does your oc know the most about? Are these obvious or would these be surprising to others?

He’s a talented cook and has absorbed quite a lot about flavour profiles and all that shit that I know nothing about so I’m not going into details lmao. He’s also got a bank of knowledge about classic films that he keeps to himself, as he’s never convinced anyone would be interested. He’s got a lot of shit that he keeps to himself for this same reason, and therefore there’s quite a lot he could surprise people with if the right topics came up.

What time of day is your oc most awake? What about most tired? Do they get up at the same time every morning without need of an alarm, or is their sleep schedule all over the place?

Tries to tell himself he’s a morning-person. He isn’t. Left to his own devices he’d wake up about 10 and fall asleep about 2am, but he’ll insist if asked that he’s naturally inclined to wake up early.

What would someone blackmail your oc with? Would they be successful in getting what they wanted?

they’d get hold of a list of his pornhub browsing history and yes, they would absolutely be successful.

How easily does your oc get attached to things? Does everything have a sentimental value to them, or do they see nothing as more valuable than its practical use? What about with people/animals?

He gets attached to people and animals very easily, but as for things - he gets angry when he breaks or loses items, but that’s more to do with being stressed about having to pay to replace them than anything sentimental. He’s thrifty to a fault and won’t throw anything out until it’s absolutely unusable, to the point that he’s gotten pretty skilled at sewing repairs in order to avoid getting rid of clothes. He does have sentimental attachments to a few things, but not the majority.

How stubborn is your oc? Are they easily convinced of the opposite opinion, do they not agree but let it happen anyways? Or do they cause conflicts with their inability to budge in their decisions?

He’s not stubborn, as such, but he does know his own mind. He can be talked around or into things quite easily, but he does like to feel as though his voice has been heard.

How much has your oc traveled? Why is this? Would they like to travel more? Or are they perfectly fine with staying home?

He’d prefer to stay home - there’s too much room for error travelling abroad, and the risks don’t really outweigh the benefits for him. He travels back and forth between England and Germany, and he has visited France before as a boy, but that’s about it.

What signs tell that your oc is nervous? Do they fidget, is it in their expression or the way they say things? Or are they very skilled at hiding it?

He fiddles with his glasses and fidgets his hands around, and is also (as mentioned) a blusher - he’s Not Subtle when he’s nervous or flustered, which in turn makes it worse.

How superstitious your oc? Do they end up following them ‘just in case’? Or are superstitions incredibly important to your oc? What are some that they believe? What about the ones they don’t?

He says he isn’t superstitious, but I’m not certain that’s true - I think he’s superstitious despite himself. He follows them, then gets annoyed with himself for following them and assures himself that he won’t do it again, but then when it comes to it next time he follows them again anyway. He won’t walk under ladders, won’t open an umbrella indoors and he broke a mirror once and almost died. The only one he doesn’t believe is unlucky black cats, because he’s never met a black cat that was unpleasant.

#felix1 #god PLEASE let the cut work this is huge

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birdkoskincare · 4 years

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Hi! I was wondering what your opinion on oil-cleansing is? Sorry if this has already been asked and answered, I really like your blog and just started following

heyo! depends — are you talking about oil cleansing in general, as in, using oil-based liquids or balms for your first cleanse? or the more specific ‘oil cleansing method per se’ (OCM, as some folks call it)?

i’m all for incorporating oil cleansers into your routine as a first cleanse step, even if your skin is oily; in fact, because of the ‘like dissolves like’ principle, oil cleansers are the most effective at loosening up sebum, makeup and sunscreen at the end of the day. especially if you follow up with a good second cleanse step, you don’t have to worry about oily residues on your skin with most well-formulated oil cleansers on the market rn. my personal fave is the heimish all clean balm, i desperately need to restock :’)

now, the OCM is something more specific. according to theoilcleansingmethod.com, here’s what it entails. the claims they make at the end about a ‘purging’ extra-oily phase followed by decreased redness and irritation and all that are rather unscientific, and as a whole you’ll see the OCM be peddled by those ‘clean green beauty with ZERO chemicals’ types that make me fear i’ll roll my eyes so far back into my skull one day that i’ll lose them in there forever. this is why i’m reluctant to suggest it, especially in the form you often see it take, aka, using 100% pure oils to cleanse rather than a specifically formulated oil cleansing product.

the issue with this is that oil and water don’t mix, as we all know, and when you try to wash off that oil-and-gunk mix it’ll go nowhere if the oil is pure and you don’t follow up with a foaming cleanser; it’ll just stay on your face. that’s why the OCM tells you to ‘wipe the oil away with a cloth’, which won’t be very thorough unless you really scrub — and that’s not good either, as it damages the skin’s elasticity and causes irritation. but leaving oily gunk on your face is not great at all, and it’s made worse by the fact that OCM preachers will often recommend really heavy and more comedogenic oils.

the solution? using products made to self-emulsify, that is, ones that contain surfactants, allowing them to mix with the water you use to rinse them off. these products will often be described as ‘oil-to-milk’ or ‘balm-to-milk’. as i said, the heimish one is my fave, but many brands have come out with comparable alternatives: etude house, banila co, farmacy, even primark’s own p.s. beauty! that’s what i recommend to anyone who’s interested in oil cleansing. i use them as such:

scoop/pump out the necessary amount onto clean hands

apply it on dry skin as the first step of your night routine (i see no need to use them in the morning)

massage gently, applying very little pressure, in circular motions to loosen up and emulsify any makeup, sebum, etc

rinse off with generous amounts of lukewarm water

follow with a foaming cleanser

pat dry and continue with the rest of your routine!

#answered #skincare #skin care #oil cleanser #cleanser #oil cleansing #oil cleansing method #skincare routine #stepholapod

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immortalcockroach · 4 years

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50 questions you’ve never been asked

asdfghjkl i know this was a thing about a week ago and i’m just hella slow ahhh

big thanks to everyone who tagged me! ( @she-who-the-river-could-not-hold @important-metaphors @iishallbelieve @iwearplaids @sassmasterblake @burninghoneyatdusk )

What is the color of your hairbrush? black, cheapest one from primark, you know it

Name a food you never eat? sushi…too raw.

Are you typically too warm or too cold? i have two moods: ‘i’m fucking freezing’ and ‘i’m fucking boiling’, never in-between

What were you doing 45 minutes ago? i walked into the kitchen to prepare lunch then i realised it’s past midnight

What is your favorite candy bar? either reese’s peanut butter cups, or kinder happy hippo with cocoa cream

Have you ever been to a professional sports event? hell yeah; my sister’s boxing tournaments, a whole load of football matches when i was a kid, and a few handball matches

What is the last thing you said out loud? ‘aight imma head out’ …

What is your favorite ice cream? stracciatella!! it’s just plain ice cream with chocolate chunks

What was the last thing you had to drink? water!

Do you like your wallet? not really. i can never seem to get a wallet that i like, they’re never functional enough

What was the last thing you ate? a bowl of oatmeal…for breakfast (which was at 5pm)

Did you buy any new clothes last weekend? haven’t bought clothes since january my dude

The last sporting event you watched? pretty sure it was a champions league game?? i think it was liverpool playing against someone. is liverpool even in champions league? don’t quote me on that

What is your favorite flavor of popcorn? salty is the only valid one and if you like any other you’re a weirdo what even

Who is the last person you sent a text message to? my flatmate

Ever go camping? yeah! been a few times with my family

Do you take vitamins? ehhh no, i tried but i’m really horrible at taking daily pills so i just gave up

Do you go to church every Sunday? i used to, but i’ve been to church a handful of times since i moved to scotland in september ‘18 since they’re not big on roman catholicism and i’m not a big believer…yeah

Do you have a tan? ahhh don’t get me started on this. i always have a tan. it doesn’t go away. i tan really easily and it literally does not go away even when a year has passed

Do you prefer Chinese food or pizza? pizza, i don’t like chinese and never understood the hype

Do you drink your soda with a straw? no?? save the turtles

What color socks do you usually wear? whatever i get for christmas, honestly. mostly monochrome or with little dots. rn i have white with little black flowers on them, kinda cute

Do you ever drive above the speed limit? hehehe driver’s licence who?

What terrifies you? death, failure, and the phrase ‘we need to talk’

Look to your left, what do you see? a bottle of water (stay hydrated folks!!)

What chore do you hate? laundry (but only bc it’s expensive :/)

What do you think of when you hear an Australian accent? oh yeah boy pls never stop talking

What’s your favorite soda? freeway cola, that’s the cheapest thing i get in lidl and AMAZING for curing hangovers

Do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive-thrus? go in, as i never go anywhere with a car so it’s not even an option

Who’s the last person you talked to? same flatmate that i last texted

Favorite cut of beef? ??? i don’t even know what this means. i don’t really eat beef

Last song you listened to? sadderdaze by the neighbourhood; i was working on a story it’s perfect for

Last book you read? hitch hiker’s quide to the galaxy, currently reading it

Favorite day of the week? don’t have one??

Can you say the alphabet backwards? bruh i barely even know the alphabet

How do you like your coffee? ok so hold up. so two teaspoons of sugar, two teaspoons of instant nescafe instant coffee, two teaspoons of boiling water, half a teaspoon of vanilla extract. this is mixed until it’s a creamy texture, then poured over three quarters of milk with a bunch of ice. then mixed until it’s all one colour, left aside 5 - 10 mins for a sweet foam to form on top. it’s…a process. i don’t like any other coffee.

Favorite pair of shoes? i don’t have one. probs my burgundy boots cause they’re the most convenient since they have a zipper and i’m lazy

The time you normally go to sleep? ahhh i always aim for 2am but for the past few weeks, between 6am and 10am

The time you normally get up? between 12pm and 5pm. time is a social construct

What do you prefer, sunrise or sunsets? sunsets!!

How many blankets on your bed? one blanket and one duvet

Describe your kitchen plates: we have a bunch of different ones , but the one i bought is baby blue and hella cute

Do you have a favorite alcoholic beverage? my flatmate’s homemade mojitos, or whatever i make when i show up to a party already drunk and see alcohol and mixers sitting about. i’ve been told the drinks i make on these occasions are absolutely amazing

Do you play cards? yep, it’s a family tradition and if you don’t play cards, then you’re considered a weirdo

What color is your car? my fam’s car is black

Can you change a tire? Yep

Your favorite province? …what provinces are we talking about?

Favorite job you’ve ever had? i was doing the dishes for a cafe a few years back, and i’d occasionally get to tend the bar, too, and chat with the customers and help out, plus my coworkers were really lovely and chatty, it was so much fun

How did you get your biggest scar? i was 12, i was shaving my legs and somehow managed to get a 10-inch long layer of skin shaved off. it was nastyyy

What did you do today that made someone else happy? i gave my best friend some boy advice and reassurance, she seemed pretty chipper about that lol

i honestly have no clue who’s done this already and who hasn’t, so if you see this and want to do this, consider yourself tagged!

#tag #sdfghjkl i'm only now catching up with my drafts

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