#Skin Review

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I love the Wheel of Time on Amazon Prime

[jakegyllenbaalz]

mysterious skin (2004)

[elfieafterdark]

Elfie's Locked Tomb Review

Preamble

I don't really know what I'm doing here formatting wise. So bear with me. My plan is to review each chapter as I read them, and then sort of compile a larger conclusion as we go.

This is going to be loaded up to the fucking gills with spoilers, so if you haven't finished the series please do so first. I'm going to be spoiling everything pretty much from the word go .

I've never done anything like this before, but I hope that I can improve my writing by doing this and I hope that you all get some entertainment out of witnessing the madness of my brain.

Okay, time to get reading. Gideon the Ninth. Chapter 1. Let's do it.

[declawedwildcat]

After seeing @aiscapades working on some Touchstarved sims, I decided I wanted to try the challenge of making Leander's scar as CC! There's still some things I might fix with it in the future, but overall I'm pretty happy with how it came out and a lot more confident on how to tackle this type of CC in the future 🍻

You can see the full item details and download it for yourself from ModTheSims here (no account needed).

[montageofme]

[kbeautynotes]

ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream Review

I'm sure you've heard of the Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream, a popular Korean moisturizer. However, like with most skincare products, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. So, let’s delve deeper and explore which skin types and conditions are best suited to reap its benefits.

Read the full blog post here: ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream Review

Have you tried this before?

[teethcollection]

my au of last life but komaeda is there

[finalgirlwillbyers]

I watched Mysterious Skin for the first time, and season 2 Will is so clearly inspired by Brian. Now I am even more mad at ST writers for his s3-s4 treatment. They never explored his trauma further, in most viewers’ eyes he’s just a sad boy who « is not ready to grow up » and therefore is left behind / is hopelessly in love with his best friend / acts as a relationship counselor for the said friend / is a Vecna radar. How and when is he going to cope with the repercussions of his abduction/ abuse to be able to accept himself and move on? There’s so much to « unpack », and people keep quoting Mike’s unpacking line from s4 lol. Will Duffers drop the assault subtext added in s1-s2 to never address it and pretend Henry / MF took Will for his « powers »? Or was it all magically « fixed » by the power of love (shed scene) and literal exorcism at the end of s2? I hope not, but then there’s so little time to cover it all AND develop Byler? Lol Will is so not ready for the relationship with Mike (who is still dating Will’s sister which adds even more guilt and unnecessary drama to the whole thing).

Eric from MS in a letter to Neil told he thinks Brian is asexual. Then there was a scene with this woman trying to touch Brian, he panicked as it triggered memories of the assault. Per Duffers, ST is a story of a « supernatural kidnapping », so we most likely won’t see anything similar in text. But it kills me when people imagine Byler’s first kiss as this aggressive collision initiated by Mike during one of their inevitable fights. Like ok it’s dramatic and all, but are you guys sure Will is going to be comfortable with that? I don’t think so, even if it’s « you make me feel like I’m not a mistake at all » Mike.

Writers have a lot of work to do to make sure this poor selfless boy faces his trauma, learns to love himself the way he is, accepts his sexuality, treats his desires as a normal thing and moves on. Mike’s ST4 version is so not ready to help with that, the boy needs to be a better friend first, and only then a romantic partner (and who knows how much time he’ll need to start dealing with his insecurities / internal struggles first, face his queerness, sort things with El and admit his feelings for Will?)

So how do Duffers address all of that in ST5 with so many characters and plot lines? I have no idea.

Short answer: they won't.

There are too many ensemble members for the writers to delve into Will's trauma in-depth. We're going to see a revival and expansion of dropped plot threads, just like with El in Stranger Things 4. Who knows if that includes the sexual assault imagery and subtext. It's a shame that the writers are unwilling to tackle that textually, but that aligns with several other creative choices (ex. psionic powers being transferred via mutated blood).

Like I've said many times before, it's important for Will and Mike to grow individually before getting together. They both have personal and emotional conflicts that need to be addressed. Conflicts which impede the resolution of the love triangle plot line.

[iobartach]

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uncle howdy voice; THERE you are!!!

[m1sspurrfect]

Skincare step 1: cleansers

Gentle cleansers are like a soothing hug for your skin, delicately washing away the day's impurities without stripping its natural oils. Incorporating a gentle cleanser into your skincare routine is essential for maintaining a healthy and radiant complexion. By choosing a mild formula, you're not only showing your skin some love but also ensuring that it stays balanced and nourished. So, embrace the tender touch of a gentle cleanser and let your skin glow with happiness

I personally have normal-sensitive skin so I choose to use gentle cleansers. I love Korean and Japanese skincare products, and I really enjoy the brand Cosrx I've used them for years and I've never had a bad experience with their products. I'll be doing more posts about in-depth and high-end products you can add to your skincare but for today my suggestions are basic but reliable cleansers

(I will be also doing an overall full-step skincare routine for glass skin as well as individual step-by-step posts soon💋 ) Direct links for all product recommendations are available on my pintrest located on my seriousskincare board

[blerdyotome]

Chronotopia: Second Skin is a fresh take on a little known dark fairytale

At long last, Brittany based indie studio, Träumendes Mädchen released their fairytale inspired visual novel, Chronotopia: Second Skin. The project was crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2016, but due to various circumstances spent years in development limbo. But, the developer has been working on the game and now it is finally available to play. Chronotopia: Second Skin is a unique rewriting of the Donkeyskin fairytale, a darker variation of Cinderella. Follow Kionna into a painful but ultimately rewarding search for her true self.

[werewolf-transgenderism]

heartbreaking! the skincare minis from the pricy skincare brand work amazingly well and now I'm gonna have to purchase the full-size options when these little ones run out

[jilf]

İ KNOW that fetishization is so atrociously bad in figure collecting circles but it's still crazy to see people be so BLATANT about it

[endcant]

camping was fun and all but despite my best efforts my skin hated it

[kbeautynotes]

Review: Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit and Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen

In this post, I’m thrilled to introduce you to two new sunscreens from Haruharu Wonder: the Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen and the Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen.

For those who don’t know, Haruharu Wonder is a Korean vegan skincare brand, and their entire line is centered around their patented ingredient: fermented black rice. These two sunscreens are no exception, boasting the goodness of black rice ferment, in addition to offering excellent sun protection.

Full article here: Haruharu sunscreen review

What's your favorite Korean sunscreen?