#effective lotions and creams

[mysticalbelieverprincess]

Dry Skin Brushing - Moisturize Your Skin And Throw Away Dry Coloration!

It can as being a lot juggling present responsibilities-family, friends, are effective. You don't need to worry about your skin care too. For anyone who is anything like most women, you just need the best body lotion for aging skin available and be done with it. I mean, do you really have to research this too?

Feel a pimple coming on and can't walk around with chalky white toothpaste on encounter? Try dabbing some of your perfume Click here for more info nivea body lotion on his or her blemish a few times through the day. The alcohol the particular perfume support dry versus eachother (plus you'll smell useful!).

Applying a scent to the heartbeat points relating to your vaseline body lotion allows it much better permeate the air. Any essential oil, when heated, will produce a richer and thicker scented. This is the same concept when applying scents to the points on your skin. Probably the most popular points are behind the ears, the neck, and the wrists.

Cosmetic companies make countless dollars each year from wrinkle cream and if we can eliminate one for the reasons for 'crow's feet' wrinkles on the eyes, we've got made a little progress.

A good anti aging treatment will contain several moisturizing list of ingredients. Some are best used with the face. Others work better on shape. Ingredients to look for in facial creams and body lotions include Functional Keratin, Coenzyme Q10 and wakame kelp.

The 100 % natural ingredients present in this particular lotion are powerful enough to penetrate deep into the skin and hydrate it from among. This is something which an ordinary cream or lotion doesn't provide. At the best, they hydrate precisely the top layer of pores and skin and so after several hours, their effect is totally gone.

Apply at night: That's when skin renews itself and is much more receptive to treatment. Simply like our evening time routines for our faces are likely to be more concentrated, think about adding a little something extra to the actual lotion at too. Maybe a serum or perhaps little jojoba or sweet almond oil will perform trick help whip the skin into form.

[a-little-bit-oddish]

had a nosebleed that lasted 40 minutes recently. i'm not new to nosebleeds but i think a stream like a faucet that soaks through the tissues in less than 20 seconds might be a new one. it started up again less than a day later. anyway the lower half of my face is peeling off and i look like a lobster and i'm developing joker lips and my eyes are bloodshot and my neck hurts and my eczema has crawled to my elbow my ears are flaking right now and a healed piercing started bleeding and i literally cannot keep up with all the side effects

shout out to accutane, which i think is like chemo-lite in terms of absolutely wrecking your body on purpose. evil pills. on the bright side my scalp does not produce oil and i haven't needed to use shampoo in a week

[khulkarjiyo]

15 Best Niacinamide Body Lotions for Skin Health

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a powerhouse ingredient that has been making waves in the skincare industry for its remarkable benefits. From improving skin texture to reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, niacinamide has become a staple in many skincare routines. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the uses of niacinamide, explore its benefits for the body, and…

[2018-01-20]

hiii i heard you wanted some requests 👀 and I'm super glad you're back !! I missed you a lot lot <3

My head has been so full of post-dinner date Gojo ideas. The domesticity of getting unready with him and cuddling in bed right afterward. It's just so simple but so cute. oh oh and doing nighttime skincare with him :( having him sit down and rubbing in the different creams into his skin and the way he would lead into your hands. ahhh he has me so weak (_ _)

Feel free to use any of these ideas to write or take inspo from if you want! Gojo is such a cutie :3

Anyways, have a lovely day, and remember to take care of yourself!!

pairing. gojo satoru × gn!reader

content. bunch of fluff + comfort, reader has smaller hands than gojo (in case that bothers anyone!!) & sits on his lap, sappy reader + gojo!! read slowly for maximum enjoyment <3

sticky-note. nonnie u are so goated for this idea, i think this might be my fav gojo fic so far 😭 I MISSED U MORE!! hope u have a wonderful day and thank u for sending this in 🫶

satoru thinks your hands are pretty.

they’re smaller than his—of course they are. he can’t think of a single person who has bigger hands than him. he enjoys it, though. your touch is stimulating in a way; fingertips completely gentle as you rub the latest lotion that you bought onto his face.

“can’t keep your hands off of me, huh?” he leans back and grins, but you can’t even be annoyed by his teasing. there's a shine in his eyes that you haven’t seen a very long time—and you are more than happy to see it now.

“mhm,” you hum, softly kneading his cheeks like you would with a baby. his blindfold is off and his demeanor seems so relaxed, his face basking into your soothing touch. it’s hard to hold back your own smile. “you just have that type of charming effect, y’know?”

“you’re being awfully nice today,” he remarks suspiciously, peeking an eye open to look closely at you. you pinch his cheek in return. “what’s the occasion baby?”

you roll your eyes, pulling back your hand for a moment to scoop up a bit more lotion. you swipe it lightly onto his forehead. “what? i can’t give you attention? can’t i spoil my boyfriend for once?”

the tips of his ears redden at your words, making you giggle at the rare but pleasant sight. “....i mean, you can, but—”

“shh,” you shush him. he closes his mouth instantly. “no more talking! this is the most important part because i have to smooth out all the wrinkles in your forehead.”

he lets out a big gasp, being playfully offended—narrowing his eyes with an indignant look. the smile you didn't even know you were sporting grows wider at how cute he is. you wouldn't say it that out loud though, of course.

it is so beautifully quiet and peaceful. you can’t think of the last time you spent time with satoru like this: seated on the living room floor of his apartment as you slap your whole skincare routine onto his face. his back is against the couch with his legs sprawled out, but not too sprawled out so you are more than comfortable on his lap. it’s nighttime so the curtains are draped over the window, but you love the warm, dim lighting of his living room. gojo satoru is gorgeous, but is especially pretty in this lighting; with his head comfortably tilted back and eyes closed, but not forcefully or harshly shut as if he’s in pain.

for the longest time, you've been used to seeing satoru in pain. not in a physical way—but in an emotional and mental way that tugs at your heart strings just seeing him in that state. you know the burden that comes with being the strongest: there will always be a significant power divide between you and the people you love, which will never not be difficult for the other party to ignore. it also doesn’t help that he is so happy-go-lucky all the time, despite the jujutsu sorcerer duties that keeps piling rocks onto his shoulders.

but now in this moment, he is all yours. he isn’t the strongest, nor is he Gojo Satoru. he is just yours—just the lover boy who melts into your open arms whenever given the chance. just a boy who had to give up being a boy so he could be a man for others to look up to him. just someone you would want to depend on you, the same way you lovingly depend on him.

“i love you,” you suddenly whisper, in the midst of just simply applying lotion onto his skin. your slow, comforting movements make him want to fall asleep, but your words make him wide awake.

“out of the blue?” his head shoots up, eyes wide and visible despite being behind his messy bangs. he sits up and stares at you, the same glimmer back in his eyes. “i mean, i’m not complaining—”

you interrupt with a huff, “i say it everyday, jerk.” you place your hands on his chest to wipe away any of the lotion moisture left on your palms. he doesn’t bat a single eye. “what do you mean ‘out of the blue’?”

“i know, but...”

your jaw drops a bit. you actually cannot believe your eyes as satoru tilts his head a bit to the side, shyly averting his eyes as you see a tint of scarlet on his cheeks. “it just feels so intimate right now, so...”

good lord. you want to baby him so bad. you want to shrink him and keep him in your pocket and always protect him wherever you go.

“you’re too cute for my well-being,” you breathe, going back on your earlier words. “you know i always mean it when i say i love you, ‘toru.”

“stop,” he whines. he raises an arm to cover his face, eyes still unable to look at yours. “don’t compliment me. i don’t think i’ll be able to handle it right now.”

you can’t help but laugh, squeaking in surprise when satoru pokes at your sides with a little pout. you want to tease him, you think. you might as well with a smile permanently on your face now.

these are the type of moments you crave: moments when satoru tears down his walls and lets himself act like he’s a little boy all over again in front of you. it’s not like he necessarily had walls up with you in the first place, but being a jujutsu sorcerer has always meant protecting and guarding yourself at all times no matter the cost.

but now, you have him. and he has you in his arms, the one that sneak around your waist and warmly wrap around you to keep you close to his chest. it's cuddly but protective, both of your laughs drowning out any other background sounds.

and you are more than willing to protect him yourself.

[dawn-moths]

Tomura x Reader

word count: 1,300+

(You tend to Tomura’s dry, cracked hands and itchy skin while the two of you watch a movie.)

disclaimer/content warning: no warnings apply! just a lil sfw drabble in honor of tomura’s birthday. also reader has a technology/hacking quirk. enjoy!

The light from the television cast the room in a pale glow, muted colors shifting from blue to green and back to blue again as the scene of the movie oscillated between the perspective of the two main characters— the protagonist and antagonist about to come to a head.

Tomura was enraptured, unable to tear his unblinking gaze from the screen as the tense music began to pick up speed, the cuts between the two opposing sides getting faster and faster until they met on the same ground, the final fight about to build to a crescendo.

You, however, were currently focused on something much more important than a dramatic psychological thriller you’d already seen a million times.

Because, being carefully massaged between your soft little hands was one of Tomura’s big, rough palms, the skin cracked and flaking with irritation.

“Tomu…” you murmured, sort of with a concerned, sympathetic coo. “I told you… you don’t need to wait until they’re this bad to come to me. I can do it nightly, I don’t mind.”

All he gave in response was a simple hum and a barely detectable nod. You felt his hand tense slightly in yours as the fight took a turn and the villain got the upper hand. You knew that’s who he was rooting for, though, unfortunately, very few films ended with the bad guys winning in the end.

You continued to work the first layer of lotion into one of his hands, then reached over to grab the other from his lap, giving it the same treatment. It was a thin, lightweight hand cream that, for you, normally did the trick. In the colder months, maybe you would have to reapply it two or three times a day, at most, but for Tomura, you’d gathered every lotion, cream, and salve within your moisturizing arsenal to treat him with.

All it took was one look at his hands to know it was going to be a lengthy process.

“Just tell me if any of it starts to burn or sting,” you instructed him, finishing with his left hand and retaking up the right one where, just as you’d thought, the first layer of lotion had already soaked all the way in and left his hand still feeling dry, albeit slightly less rough. “And if you notice any unusual redness by tomorrow you need to—”

“I know, I know,” he sighed, resisting the urge to roll his eyes. He appreciated your help, truly he did, but he wasn’t used to having someone fuss over him like this. The care you offered was still a foreign thing to him.

He remedied the harsher edges of his voice then by looking over and giving a small grin, chapped lips beseeching of your attention as well. Lightly squeezing your hand in his, he said, “I’ll let you know.”

That seemed to placate you, for the time being at least, and you resumed your work tending to his hands.

“You better…” you muttered with a crooked grin.

Now moving onto the second layer, you flipped open the cap of a thicker, slightly stronger eczema cream. It would help lock the moisture in better than the surface layer that you’d just finished applying. It was your favorite for whenever you, yourself, encountered any stubborn dry patches on your own skin. A few days of this stuff and your ailment would disappear. You figured it would take a few weeks to have even half the effect on Tomura, though, it wasn’t so much the appearance of his skin that concerned you. It was more so how the constant itching sensation affected him.

It was painful, you could tell. It showed in the way he flinched and hissed and scratched himself raw, carving new scars over old ones. It hurt you to watch him hurting, so whatever you could do to help him feel more comfortable in his own skin, you were more than willing to try.

“Ah, man…” you heard Tomura grumble, clicking his tongue in annoyance. “They always let the heroes win. So predicable…”

He turned his attention away from the movie— there was only about ten minutes left now anyway— and instead decided to focus more on you now.

“What’s this one do?” He half-mockingly, half-curiosity inquired, plucking up step three of your six step lotion lineup for the night. He narrowed his eyes as he read the packaging, smirk widening as he asked with a bit of a chuckle, “And what the fuck is colloidal oatmeal?”

You swiped it from his grasp, motioning for him to give you back his hand.

“It helps your skin!” was all you could offer in defense. And then, before he could tease you any further, you said, “Now stop stalling and sit still.”

To humor you, Tomura complied, though the way his entire body relaxed the more you lulled him with the soothing circles you massaged into his hand spoke to just how much he’d needed this. Craved it. He never asked for it himself, but whenever you told him to sit down and let you tend to him, he never tried to argue.

“Y’know, I’ve been trying to do some research,” you eventually admitted, “and I think I might’ve found a few products that could really give you some relief in the long term. They’re pricey but…”

“Well,” Tomura shrugged. “That’s what shoplifting was invented for.”

At that, you gave a gentle chuckle. “Well, some of these things are prescription only…” You shot him a coy glance. “Which is why I’ve also been researching how to commit prescription fraud.”

“Ah,” he replied, perking with sarcasm. “Glad to see your robbery skills are leveling up.”

You let out another laugh, opened the cap to the next ointment. “Forging medical documents might be the boss battle,” you joked.

“Yeah…” he sighed, something in his expression softening then. “But if anyone can beat it, it’s gonna be you.”

You felt yourself warming to his praise. You were his favorite little hacker, after all, your quirk allowing you to enter into any kind of technology— the internet included— and navigate through it as if it were a physical space, your consciousness traveling into the coding and giving you the ability to alter things, to fidget with and rearrange the contents like they were items on a shelf or paintings on a wall.

By now, you were nearing the end of your moisturizing process, a pile of previous lotions, potions, oils, and hand creams collecting on your side of the couch.

“How does it feel?” you asked him. He hadn’t complained about any discomfort, but you still wanted to make sure.

“Mm, pretty good, I think,” he answered. Though, what he really liked most about these exchanges wasn’t necessarily the effect it had on his skin, but rather getting to have your full attention, privately, away from the other members of the League.

He liked how meticulously you tended to his hands, making sure to get every inch from fingertips to wrists.

He liked how you touched him with such gentle care, dare it be compared to love.

“Good,” you smiled, interlocking your fingers with his as soon as you were done. After these sessions, your palms were even softer than they'd been at the start.

You snuggled against his shoulder, resting your head against it even though it was a bit boney. His hand grasped yours just a little tighter, a silent plea for you to stay here, like this, with him, for just a while longer.

“Thank you…” Tomura eventually muttered, sounding halfway to dozing off. You were starting to drift too, so you almost missed it. But once it registered to you you grinned, softly nuzzling against him.

“Anytime,” you murmured.

Anytime.

[i99zhuo]

Can you make a how to live like song jia for a day ?

How to live like song jia ౨ৎ ⋆｡˚ the perfect routine to boost your self-esteem

This is a guide on daily routines inspired by Song Jia! These routines are perfect for people who want to slowly build unbreakable confidence, like freezia!

content list (routines):

morning

study

workout

shower + self care

night

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✸ ꒰ morning routine ꒱⋆ ࣪.* ࣪.⋆

🤍 Jia starts her mornings drinking a cup of water or coffee on an empty stomach, this can help to boost your metabolism and detox your body. I would recommend to drink water rather than coffee, since this could have some negative side effects.

Next step is to say some affirmations in front of the mirror, saying affirmations like 'I look so pretty today' or 'my skin looks so healthy' or simply being kinder to ourselves can ease stress, allow us to face difficulty more courageously, and feel more content and confident!

Now it's time for skincare, Jia emphasizes on having a healthy skincare, for this you will need to create a routine based on your skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, normal or acne prone) and your skin concerns (black heads, bumps, irritation, scars, etc.), please make sure to consult a professional before using anything on your face! Now Jia usually cleanses her face with a foam cleanser and then use toner, a moisturizing ampule, moisturizer and sunscreen! She makes sure to apply the products on her neck too.

After skincare it's time to get dressed, while we wait for the products to absorb! Jia is a really fashionable girl, make sure to have fun with the textures, shapes and color combinations to make the best outfit and boost it using accessories like hats or sunglasses, don't forget to get a matching bag and shoes too!

Time for makeup! Jia's daily makeup consist of BB cream, mascara, eyebrow pencil and lipstick, but if she's shooting something she will add contour, blush, eyeshadow, eyeliner and highlighter to the routine!

✸ ꒰ study routine ꒱⋆ ࣪.* ࣪.⋆

🎀 When Jia goes to her Chinese classes she pays attention and does activities in her book, she also practices writing random things like her name! She memorizes vocabulary and practice a little with her friends in the same class.

✸ ꒰ workout routine ꒱⋆ ࣪.* ࣪.⋆

🦢 Jia recommends to work out at least for 20 minutes per day! She usually does simple waist or legs exercises while standing up looking at her phone or watching TV.

Also she goes to Pilates classes so you can try to do a 20 minute Pilates workout video like this one.

✸ ꒰ shower and self care routine ꒱⋆ ࣪.* ࣪.⋆

🩰 To boost your self-esteem Jia says that we have to at least take 2 days of the week (Saturday and Sunday) on really taking care and spend time with ourselves.

First detangle your hair using a hairbrush, then hop on the shower and use shampoo, conditioner and a hair mask to treat your hair. Then wash your body using a shower gel and a body scrub. Jia uses a soothing gel, thermal water and a body lotion to moisturize her body after shower, she massages the products on her skin to relax her muscles. After 30 minutes, she dries her hair with cold air. After, you can trim your split ends or take care of your nails if necessary.

As a part of self-care, do chores like doing laundry or washing the dishes so you can start relaxing on a tidy place (you can also light an scented candle). Also, Jia takes her vitamins for her hair and overall health.

Now it's time to enjoy our hobbies! Having hobbies help us with both our physical and mental health, plus having our alone time makes us more comfortable with ourselves and help with self -discovery, Jia haves a good set of hobbies that she spends most of her time doing like oil painting, doing DIYs, watching dramas like insider, taking care of her dogs, cooking and baking, playing video games and golf!

✸ ꒰ night routine ꒱⋆ ࣪.* ࣪.⋆

🌷 Finally, Jia spends her night taking care of her skin! First she washes her hands, the uses a cleansing oil or milk, then she uses makeup remover on her eyes if the cleanser didn't take off her eyeliner for example, then she uses a foam cleanser and toner to finish cleanse her skin. After she uses a hydrating mist and ampule, a dermatologic treatment, sheet mask, lip balm and moisturizer (remember to apply it on the neck too!) after she uses a gua sha to massage her face.

as a part of skincare, make sure to sleep at least 8 hours everyday and drink enough water to wake up with perfect skin!

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Heyyy ty for reading!! This is my first request everrrr I'm so excited <3 🥹🥹, sorry for being inactive, school has been killing me but I'm finally on my summer break! Also sorry this took me a lot of time to do >.< i had to do a marathon of Jia's videos to make this

Hehe i think that's all stay tuned ໒꒰ྀི´• ˕ •` ꒱ྀིა

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[zoeykallus]

hiii!! how r u doing? a small tbb request…..a hc where the reader discovers the batcher's weakness…..like tech is ticklish and teases them about it(the batcher and reader r friend who, u knoww, like eachother)….i mean if this request is weird then pls ignore it………also i lovee all ur tbb hcs<33

Aloha!

Such a nice idea! That's pretty sweet. But I have to admit, it wasn't easy to make up weaknesses like that to be exploitable in a sweet way. I mean, being ticklish is an easy one, but the rest...

Not sure if I nailed the assignment (guess not exactly), but I did something, and I think it's mostly kinda cute!

Sorry you had to wait so long for this one!

The Bad Batch x Reader HCs - Cute Little Weakness

Fluff/Partly Suggestive

Hunter

It takes a while for you to realize it, but once you do, you notice it more and more. Hunter responds to your voice, specific pitches really get under his skin. When you talk to him softly, almost in a whisper, very gently, or when you giggle, laugh heartily.

One lovely evening, you approach him from behind. He already knows that you are there, you don't really sneak up on him, you know that he will notice you anyway, no matter if you try. Your goal is to get close to him, to look over his shoulder from behind while he sits there in the cockpit.

Your head is quite close to his. He pauses, turns his head slightly, and his eyes wander in your direction. As you say softly, in a low, slightly deeper tone, "What are you doing there?"

You can see his fine neck hairs stand up. He blinks as if he needs to reorient himself. Your voice creeps under his skin, gently tingling his nerve endings and triggering a flurry of butterflies in his stomach.

At first, he can't react at all, and you just smile knowingly as Hunter's eyes cautiously search your gaze. His smile is almost shy as he tells you, "Nothing special, why do you ask?"

"No reason, I'm just curious," you say in the same tone, and you can tell that these words, though simple, have the same effect.

Your hands gently rest on his shoulders, still looking sideways over his shoulder from behind, you say, "I discovered your secret, by the way," this time your voice has a hint of innuendo.

"You did?" he asks, startled.

Hunter's heart hammers nervously in his chest. He wonders if you've actually figured him out.

"You have a voice kink."

Hunter blinks several times.

"I have a what?"

"Certain pitches really get under your skin, don't they?"

Hunter takes a moment of mixed relief and nervousness. So you haven't figured out that he has a crush on you. But the fact that you noticed about the voice still makes him feel a little uneasy.

Hunter lets out a small, nervous chuckle.

"Oh, you noticed that?" he says with a wry smile.

Again, you adopt that one pitch and say softly, close to his ear, "Yes indeed, but don't worry, your secret is safe with me."

Hunter's hands cling to the armrests of the chair, at the moment he's very glad that he didn't decide to leave out the cod piece today after all for the sake of convenience, otherwise you would notice something else entirely right now.

Echo

You discover his little weakness by accident. You catch Echo smelling your things, clothes but also cosmetic bottles like perfume or your beauty cream. It smells like you, and he has a weakness for that scent. He has spent his whole life among soldiers, often long periods in the field, and he is used to the smells of standard soap, disinfectants and the like. On bad days, it was dirt, sweat and other unpleasant smells.

But since you travel with the batch, there's a whole new scent in the room, one he can't get enough of, one that magically attracts him. Echo can't help it, as soon as no one is looking, he sniffs your pillow. In the bathroom, he secretly smells your body lotion and if you stand close enough to him, if you pay close attention, you see how he tries to inhale as deeply as possible without obviously sniffing you.

You've seen this a few times now, and this time when you're alone, you speak to him just as he thinks he's alone in the Marauder, with your pillow in his hand that he lifts to his nose.

"Echo?"

He makes a startled noise, it almost sounds like a little scream, and hastily tosses the pillow back into your bunk before quickly turning to you and staring at you out of wide eyes.

With a cheeky little smile, you ask him, "Wouldn't you rather smell the original?"

You can see he gulps, he thinks for a long moment, unsure if he should be direct, deny or rather take flight. His eyes bounce back and forth for a second, but finally he looks directly at you.

"Would you mind?" he asks more boldly than he feels.

With a shake of your head, you say, "No, I don't mind."

You walk up to him, he tilts his head in your direction and close to your neck he takes a deep breath, you stand so close you can feel the shiver going through his body.

You hear Echo whisper softly, "Oh dear maker."

Tech

When you first notice it, you think nothing of it. He's wearing his full gear underneath but only the top of his Blacks on his torso, it's a hot day. You work together in the cramped engine room and as you try to position yourself to reach the cable you're supposed to hold for him, your fingers graze his side.

Tech flinches and shudders. You think nothing of it, because Tech has always been a little squirmy at unexpected physical contact. Mumbling an apology, you continue to go about your work. But you notice it more and more often and actually Tech has no problem with it when you come closer, meanwhile he trusts you and the contact is no longer unpleasant for him, nevertheless it happens again and again that a touch makes him twitch and shudder. Then it becomes clear to you, Tech is ticklish.

The next time you're alone in the cramped engine room, you brush against him on purpose and get the same reaction, right after that you do it again. Your fingertips slide over both of his sides this time. Tech makes a startled noise and drops his tools.

With reddened cheeks, he stares at you, not sure if he should or wants to fight back. He squirms under your gentle fingers in the tight space between two machines, where you're so close you can feel each other's body heat and there's not really room to dodge.

"What are you doing?" he asks, startled.

"I'm tickling you," you say with a big smile.

He squirms and makes sounds that you haven't heard from him before. Finally, he hastily grabs your wrists and pulls your arms up, pressing them against the machine behind you.

Breathing heavily, he says, "Pretty naughty. Let's see if you're ticklish too."

It doesn't matter if you are really ticklish or not, Tech is sure to find a spot, and he will lovingly retaliate. I wouldn't be surprised if this way, maybe now or next time, your first kiss comes about.

Crosshair

He loves to watch you sleep. You don't know about it for a long time. He has a hidden, gentle side that comes out especially when he sees you sleeping soundly, when he hears the little sighs you sometimes let out, or the mumbled words when you talk in your sleep.

He looks at you dreamily when no one is watching him, smiles to himself, he doesn't know why, but whenever you sleep, and he can watch you without you catching him, he feels so close and intimate to you, and he likes that feeling.

An outsider might find that creepy, but nothing about what he is doing or feeling at that moment is really creepy. He would never touch you without conscious permission. He is a more physical guy, but at this moment he has no ulterior motives of that kind.

Crosshair just enjoys the quiet, the peace, your pretty face and the little, noises you make and enjoys the feeling of being close to you in this way. Hunter caught him doing this once and the two of them talked for quite a while about this strange behavior, you don't know anything about that though, at least nothing about their conversation.

After Crosshair explains himself, Hunter says directly, "If you want to be close to her, then maybe you should talk to her openly for once and not stalk her in her sleep."

"That's none of your business," the sniper grumbles.

Hunter shrugs, "It's just pretty cowardly, don't you think?"

Crosshair doesn't talk to Hunter for quite a while after this conversation. You don't know why, though. Finally, Hunter brings it to your attention that Crosshair is watching you while you sleep, and you get an idea.

You are alone with Crosshair on the Marauder, the others are in Cid's Bar. You pretend to be incredibly tired, lie down in your bunk, close your eyes and start listening while pretending to be asleep. After a while, you hear him come into the room quietly, you hear him sit down on the edge of his bunk, opposite yours. You know Crosshair is watching you now.

You gently squirm a little, as if you're dreaming, then whisper his name, as if you're saying it in a dream.

"Crosshair"

You can literally feel him holding his breath. You move a little, as if your dream is a little restless and intense, deliberately letting the blanket shift a little.

"Crosshair," it comes over your lips again, still as if in a trance, but this time with a slightly more urgent undertone.

You hear him move, you feel him standing right next to you, looking at you. He is undecided. He wonders if you are having a nightmare, and he should wake you up. But you keep playing the game, your hand moves under the covers, between your legs. He sees your hand move under the blanket and nervously tugs at his collar.

"Crosshair", this time the word is like a gentle sigh, a breath that comes over your slightly opened lips.

At the same moment, you feel that he is standing next to you and his head is above you. You open your eyes abruptly. Crosshair flinches, startles, and bumps his head on the bunk above yours.

He curses through clenched teeth, rubs the back of his head, and takes a step back, away from your bunk. With a sigh, he finally dares to look at you, and you grin cheekily at him.

"You haven't slept at all, have you?" he asks grumpily, still rubbing the back of his head.

"Don't be mad," you say with a little pout.

Crosshair sighs, then you see him smirk.

"Well, since you're awake, maybe we should make your dreams come true".

Wrecker

He likes to eat, we all know that. He's a big guy who consumes a lot of energy and is correspondingly hungry. What you didn't know until recently is that he steals your candy and other snacks.

Often you think that maybe you have forgotten that you have already consumed the things or that you have forgotten to get new ones. But at some point you realize that someone is stealing from you, so to speak. Of course, you also know that it can only be one of the guys, and you quickly know which one.

Setting a trap for the gentle, thieving giant, you put sweets in the communal cupboard, write your name on them as usual and hide yourself in a corner between two lockers.

You don't have to wait long, Wrecker shows up, after showering, he has the leg armor on but only a shirt on his torso and a towel is around his shoulder. He looks around for a moment, and you can see that he is about to do something 'forbidden'. In fact, Wrecker opens the cupboard, grabs your snacks and starts snacking on them.

You slowly come out of hiding, cross your arms in front of your chest, look at him and wait for him to discover you. Wrecker almost drops the chocolate he has in his hand when he turns his head and spots you.

"Uh, maker, you scared the crap out of me."

You tap your foot impatiently, still crossing your arms, and give him a piercing look.

Wrecker grins coyly at you, and his sheepish expression is completely disarming.

You sigh, unknot your arms, and ask, "Would you at least share the stuff you're stealing from me?"

Guiltily, he sets the chocolate down on the table next to the cabinet.

"Don't be mad, okay?" he says softly.

Suddenly, he abruptly grabs your hips and sits you down on the table next to the chocolate, grinning at you.

"I think Crosshair got some yogurt, you want some?"

You laugh softly and say, "He'll kill us if he finds out."

Wrecker builds himself up to his full height and says with a little wink, "Don't worry, I'll protect you."

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[spookypete-94]

Simon "Ghost" Riley Masterlist

List of everything so far that will involve Ghost on my page. I write for female readers! Please enjoy :)

Drabbles:

O-

Eight Lines (part 1)

Eight Lines (part 2) NSFW

Diamond Semi NSFW

I know you SFW Halloween story

Helium

Take a Picture SFW Halloween story

Take a Picture (part 2) NSFW

Perverse Simon (part 1) Stolen Deodorant

Perverse Simon (part 2) Stolen Panties

Perverse Simon (part 3) Stolen Lotion

Perverse/Sweet Simon (part4) Cause and Effect

Intimidating

Strange Christmas Tradition

Friday Ice Cream

House Shopping with Simon Riley

In Control

Nightgown

"Under My Skin"

Marshmallows

Difficult Gratitude GhoapXFem!reader

Coveted Part 1 GhoapXFem!reader

Devored Part 2 GhoapXFem!reader (in progress)

Series:

Beastie Chapter 1 Can use this chapter to find the other chapters. Still a work in progress

[teenfamedr]

Real Skincare Guide

Level 1: breakouts, non-painful, a little scarring

Minimize your skincare routine, all you need is an oil cleanser (if you wear a lot of makeup) than a good foam cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Repeat the same routine before bed just without the sunscreen.

Wear sunscreen everyday!!!

Always apply more moisturizer than you think you need.

Drink a lot of water (2-3LT)

Get consistent sleep

Take a multi vitamins to balance your hormones. I recommend the One-A-Day Woman’s Vitamins (get a real pill cause the gummies don’t have enough iron)

Work on your stress (breathe work, meditate, journal, yoga, walks, going out with friends, therapy, etc)

Look at what body oils/shampoo/conditioner you are using. Could be your akin reacting poorly to something in there.

Level 2: consistant breakouts, acne, scarring

All the stuff for Level 1 apply.

Minimize your skincare routine and than slowly add back in stuff like hydrochloric acid and retinol. Having an elaborate skincare will just make your skin worse. First, focus on healing your skin barrier.

If you are a teenager, it just might be your hormones/growing pains. It will go away eventually.

Pimple Patches work and are especially good if you are trying to stop touching your face.

Wash your pillow cases every 1-2 weeks.

Try to sleep on your back.

If you pop a pimple than apply an antibiotic ointment.

No point in using anti-aging products if you are under the age of 25. It just won’t do anything for you.

Note that if you take in a lot of nicotine you will breakout. If you smoke and you have bad skin, it probably won’t improve unless you quit or lessen the dosage.

Level 3: painful consistent breakouts/acne/scars, redness, irritability, hurts,

Go see a dermatologist!

Acne is can be a real problem. If your acne is painful seek professional help.

If Accutane is recommended, than I would do it. Based only on the experiences of my friends, I have seen great results after a couple months. There are side effects and it is not for everyone but if a professional says you should than I might consider it.

No topical treatment is going to make those scars go away. You are going to need to laser resurfacing which is like this secret treatment rich people do to clear up their skin. It is expensive but really works. Beauty brands want you to think that the right cream can clear up your skin but if you have bad scarring you are only going to see real results with laser treatments

All of the above recommendations still apply

Your acne does not take away from your beauty or your worth as a human being. Remember that acne is normal and social media is fake.

Product Recommandations:

Disclaimer: Not every product will work for every skin type. Do your research for what will be beat for you!

Korean skincare! It is reliable to buy from yesstyle or Olive young. Don’t buy on amazon. (Japanese skincare is good too)

AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Cream

Ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil

Ma:nyo Bifida Biome Conplex Ampoule

Beauty of Joseon (sunscreen, eye cream, and serum)

Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser and Round Lab Birch Juice Sunscreen

Torriden Serum

KAHI Multi Balm

Anything from The Ordinary

CeraVe Daily Moisturizer

CeraVe SA Face Wash Cleanser

CeraVe Acne Foam Cleanser

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum

La Roche Posay spot treatment and soothing balm

EltaMD sunscreen

Soon Jung brand

Laniege Toner

Royal Honey propolis Essence

Aware Lip and Eye remover

TIRTIR- Centella Foam Cleanser

KAHI wrinkle bounce collagen mist

Real Calendula Toner Hyaluronic Toner Pads

Abeille Royale double R renew and repair serum 

Tom Ford Lip Balm

Rovectin activating treatment lotion

LA MER moisturizer

PanOxyl Acne Foaming wash

[azurevi]

i wanna hold the hand inside you

characters: leona, vil, malleus

summary: where you don’t have pretty hands, but your beloved likes to hold them anyways

note: sometimes i feel insecure about how my hands look, what with the seemingly permanent chipped and uneven nails, hangnails and writer’s callus (as if it’s not totally my fault-), but it’s nice to imagine that there’s someone who doesn’t mind them :)

Leona

You have callused hands? So does Leona. He’s often too lazy to take care of them, even when the harsh winter makes the skin a bit dry. All the time spent playing Magift doesn’t make the situation better.

He also has scars here and there, marks that persist despite the passage of time. Some were careless mishaps, some bore memories of his younger, desperate self who bothered enough to strive to impress those around him.

Not to mention his unique magic is literally turning things into sand. Even with gloves on, his palms still gets cracked and scaled after using it.

And yet, you don’t seem to mind at all as you pick up his hand in public, melting whenever he cupped your face between his palms, reacting closely to his fingers’ mindless touches.

Similarly, he doesn’t care that your hands aren’t smooth and perfect and unblemished. All he knows is that they’re the same hands you use to run through his mane when he’s fast asleep in your lap. They’re the same hands you use to trace his features when he refuses to wake in the morning, the same hands that settle in the dip of his waist as you stir in your sleep. Most important, they’re the hands that love every part of him, both outside and inside.

In return, he adores your hands down to the very detail, from the jagged hangnails to the crooked contours of your fingers. They’re all part of who you are, and he finds solace in the knowledge that you are able to love each others’ imperfections.

Vil

Your hands are among the first things he notices about you— he’s always believed that the condition of one’s hand speaks a lot about their character.

He attempts to take care of them for you, especially if you have bad habits like biting on your nails. It’s not that he doesn’t like them, just that it’s healthier to keep them clean and manicured.

Even if you have hobbies or work that compromise his efforts, he doesn’t give up. He takes time out of his own skincare routine to massage your hands, applying some of his most of his effective hand creams and lotions, making you join him when he exfoliates his hands every week.

When winter arrives, he stuffs a moisturizer into your pocket everywhere you go. It’s the same one that he uses, so you often find your palms smelling like him even he’s away.

And don’t try to dismiss his efforts, he’ll be irritated. All he wants is to look after you, especially if your hands are something you’re insecure about. It’s his way of showing how much he loves you.

Malleus

Malleus loves your hands.

He loves your hands when they’re working, fingers flicking the edges of notes before turning them, grabbing the neck of a potion jar, toying with a pen when you’re deep in thought.

He loves your hands when they’re having fun, gripping the end of the broom as you soar into the sky, clapping when you’re enjoying a good show, placed against your lips as you watch something in awe.

He loves your hands for their mysteries, the story between each scratch, the worry that causes the uneven nails, the culprit behind the spiky skin sticking out of your thumb.

But most of all, he loves your hands when they’re loving him. He loves them when you reach out for him unconsciously, fingers tightening around his for reassurance. He loves them when you pull his face into a kiss. He loves them when you blow him a kiss from a distance. He loves them on his shoulders when you slow dance with him.

He is captivated by your hands for all they are, and it doesn’t matter how they look. They’re to him the world, the galaxy, the infinity beyond it, and in them he finds security, comfort, and home.

[seasidefallenangel]

a suggestion about paralive where the reader likes to pamper the boys with a spa day~ reader puts creams, masks on them, massages them, etc., could it be for hajun, saimon, kanata and kei maybe? or the characters you like uvu

spa day!

✣ it takes a long time for him to be okay with the idea, and even then he tends to dislike it. he finds himself unable to relax when his body’s natural response is to be on guard - not to say he doesn’t trust you, but it’s just a habit he can’t quite break. 

✣ he’s not exactly fond of physical affection, but he does relate to wanting to perform acts of service for the ones you love. something about the close proximity makes him a little uncomfortable and feel a little awkward, as noted by the subtle twitching of his hands and the way his eyes dart around the room when you try to dote on him.

✣ eventually he’ll give in if you insist enough. he might question exactly what is it you’re doing, what those lotions are for, why the hell are you putting this on his face, but he settle into it reluctantly. if you can manage to disregard his narrowed eyes while you work, then it’s a relatively domestic experience for the both of you. and no, he wasn’t falling asleep towards the end. fuck off.

✣ contrary to his twin, he adores being pampered. the second you offer he’s relaxing in the chair, eyebrow raised whilst silently asking what you’re waiting for. eye masks, facials, hand massages, manicures - he’ll melt at all of it. can you blame him? he is the baby of the family, after all.

✣ nayuta is someone who’s always been attentive toward his skin, but didn’t have the funds for the high end serums and creams. he’ll listen to all your recommendations intently as you give him his own moment of respite. there’s a borderline lovelorn look in his eyes as he admires you and your affections toward him, one that only grows stronger when you turn away from his gaze and grumble in embarrassment.  

✣ he starts off in the same boat as kanata ; that is, a little unwilling to be vulnerable around you like that. however he’s most certainly done similar things due to his career as a model, so it takes him much less time to get used to it. he might make a comment here or there about whether or not you’ll match up to the high end day spas he goes to, but just whack him up upside the head if he does.

✣ it’s expected, but his skin is near flawless. he simply laughs at your woes (“there’s nothing for me to even take care of!”) but will challenge you if you try to back down. with a watchful eye he’ll observe all your movements, the way your tongue peeks out ever so slightly as you focus on helping him relax - but he’ll ensure you don’t see the twinkle of affection in his irises. 

✣ as much as you love kei, he is borderline unsettling when it comes to this. not by anything he says or even does, but because he doesn’t move at all. you’re tempted to check for a pulse most of the time - is he even blinking? he says it’s so he doesn’t cause any disruptions for you and while the gesture is appreciated, his thousand yard stare unnerves you. the decision to avoid eye contact for most of this is a better one on your part.

✣ the further you get into spoiling him, the more he softens up. he prefers to watch whatever it is you’re doing while quietly asking about every product. there’s a lot of new things involved and it’s a common habit of his to take interest in whatever you’re into. the treatment you give him is much less harsh than the treatment he’s been used to for so long, which ends up with him drifting off to sleep - a fond smile on his face as you fill his dreams.

✣ playing up the faux betrayal, shion will act as if you’ve insulted him by insinuating his skin isn’t already perfect. he backtracks when you shrug and say you can spend time doing something else, getting himself comfortable while you gather products. shion is fully aware of the effect his voice has on you and puts it to good use when he tells you to be gentle with him, an infuriatingly attractive smile on his face.

✣ the further you get into your impromptu spa session, the more shion’s stomach twists and turns. he doesn’t dislike it, per say, but he’s used much more erotic shows of affection with the people he spends intimate time with. the fact there’s no lecherous intentions in your actions fills him with a longing for a more domestic lifestyle with you, but he’s quick to push it down in fear that he’ll ruin a good thing by wanting more. 

[bia-badoobadee]

s k i n c a r e 1 0 1

this post will go over basic information like skin type and how to determine it as well as more in depth info about types of cleansers, moisturisers and sunscreen, how to choose and apply them. Whether you should incorporate toners, essences, serums, masks, or exfoliants into your skincare routine and what to look for in them. As well as some more general lifestyle tips and what kinds of products you should be using at your current age or consider getting in the future.

To determine skin type

Wash your face and let it air dry .

If it feels tight and itchy you have dry skin . You may also see fine lines or flakes on your skin .

If your skin is oily you’ll have more visible pores and your skin will be shiny . This skin type is usually prone to acne , black heads , and white heads .

If it feels tight in certain places or has large pores in some areas but not others. If you notice aspects of both skin types on different parts of your face. Congratulations you have combination skin .

If none of these apply to you and your face doesn’t feel oily or dry then you've got normal skin .

Some people view sensitive as a skin type , I personally don't. Sensitivity can be developed or be sensitive in combination with another skin type .

As you age your skin tends to become thinner and dryer.

cleanse

The types of cleansers

Micellar water - tiny oil molecules suspended in soft water which attract oil and dirt . Especially recommended for those with sensitive skin .

Foam - start out as gel or cream and lather to foam and removes all excess oil from the skin . Which is good for combination skin

Gel - similar to foam cleanser. Good for acne prone or oily skin

Lotion - because of their consistency they’re less stripping thus suitable for sensitive dry skin

Balm - if you wear a lot of makeup, especially if your makeup is waterproof this is for your . Rub the balm over your face . They also have hydrating benefits which makes them perfect for dry skin .

Oil Based - contrary to popular belief oily skin types can use oil cleansers without fear of side effects. They remove dirt without disturbing your skin barrier or drying out your skin .

Clay - draw out all excess oils and toxins from your skin . Not suitable for dry skin as it may be overly stripping but are perfect for sensitive oily or combination .

Wipes - requires no real explanation . You just wipe your skin with the little disposable cloth .

How to use them

wash your hands so you don’t transfer more germs onto your face , that would defeat the purpose of cleansing

Wet your face

Now rub the cleanser of choice between your hands . You only need a pea to a blueberry amount . Some will foam , others will cream , and then there are those that won’t really do anything.

Rub the cleanser gently in circular motions all over your face . Emphasis on the gentle part . Use your pointer and middle finger and imagine you’re washing someone else’s face .

You should do this for no more than a minute , any longer could be stripping to your skin

If your skin is super dry you can use a cleanser once a day so you don’t over strip your skin . cleanse with product at night to get rid of all the impurities picked up during the day and in the morning all you did was sleep in a clean room in a clean bed . That doesn’t mean don’t wash your face in the morning . You should still be using water to wash your face . Not just rinsing , actually wash your face .

If you don’t have this issue you can try double cleansing . This is when you cleanse first with an oil based cleanser then with a water based cleanser . We double cleanse because not all impurities are water soluble . Double cleansing helps to thoroughly cleanse your skin . This method works well if you wear a lot of thick , heavy makeup . Bear in mind that it would be too stripping to double cleanse every day , twice a day. if you really want to double cleanse every night and you’re hydrating your skin well afterwards there should be no problem .

Protect

After cleansing you need to protect your skin . During the day you protect it with sunscreen and during the night you use a moisturiser . I have really dry skin so I use a moisturiser in the morning as well .

A rule of thumb don’t mix your sunscreen and moisturiser ( or any of your skincare products ) layer them .

Sunscreen

There are two number values on the bottle PA and SPF.

SPF stands for sun protection factor, refers to how long protection lasts and protects you from uv rays that cause sunburn. Generally SPF 15 blocks 93% of UV rays and SPF 30 blocks about 97%. Spf that is too high isn’t good for your skin but ideally you want to use spf50 when going outdoors.

PA protects you from uv rays that accelerates aging. Here you want to focus on the number of plus signs on the bottle as they indicate the effectiveness of the product.

Even with sunscreen it’s still advised you stay out of direct sunlight for long periods of time. So wear a hat if you can’t avoid it .

Types of Sunscreen

Chemical - are absorbed into your skin and turn uv rays into energy before they can hurt your skin . Sensitive skin may want to stay away from this type as it could cause a bad reaction . Don’t rule chemical sunscreen out completely though. It may have been one bad brand or ingredient . Note this sunscreen needs to be applied first as it has to penetrate your skin .

Physical - sits on top of your skin and act like a shield from uv rays which means it needs to be applied last . Because they sit on your skin they’re thicker and tend to leave a cast so people with darker skin may prefer chemical sunscreen .

Powder and spray - is more of a reapplication than a primary sunscreen . The idea is you use your physical or chemical sunscreen and every two hours you reapply a powder or spray sunscreen .

How to use sunscreen

Cleanse

Dot a teaspoon amount of sunscreen all over your face (and body)

Gently massage it into your skin . I’ll say that again : Gently , gently massage

Reapply every two hours

If you wear makeup it’s best to apply physical sunscreen over makeup as you’ll have to do so anyway when you reapply .

Moisturiser

Types of moisturisers

Humectants - attract water and slow down evaporation usually comes in gel formulas . They absorb into the skin quickly making them best for oily skin types .

Emollients - fills the gaps between skin with hydrating oils and lipids . These have a light cream or lotion consistency . This type best for dry or combination skin .

Occlusives - seals in moisture and stops it from evaporating . They come in thick creams and balms . Perfect for dehydrated , dry , mature skin .

How to apply moisturiser

Cleanse face and apply chemical sunscreen if using

Then apply moisturiser , a pea to blueberry sized amount

Dab it all over your face

Soothe each up and across your face in circular motions

Again be very gentle using your middle and forefingers

These are the foundations of skincare. Consider the next sections only after you have these first three covered.

Treat

Between cleansing and protecting comes a treatment step. this can be with a toner , essence , serum , exfoliation, and masks . All of the above if your skin can handle it. Layer them from lightest to thickest consistency and exfoliate after cleansing.

Masks, toners, essences, and serums are infused with nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins chosen to treat specific skin concern . I have a section on ingredients to treat skin concerns at the end. When comparing products look at the similarities and differences between their ingredient lists. The order or products is usually from highest to lowest concentration.

Remember an ingredient or product that someone else swears by may not work well for your skin . this step requires trail and error, time and money . Consistent cleansing, moisturiser and sunscreen should fade most concerns so don’t fret over a treatment if you can’t afford to.

If any product you have doesn’t work for you , don’t waste the product and throw it away . You could give it to a friend with a similar skin concern to see if it works better for them .

Toner

Watery consistency , the lightweight helping it absorb into the skin quickly . Applied with cotton pad after double cleansing to hydrate and restore the PH of skin .

If the toner is exfoliating put a couple drops on a cotton pad, don’t drown it, and pass the pad once across your face.

If the toner is hydrating put a couple dots on your palm and gently pat the toner into your skin. If you need more than one layer feel free to repeat this process no more than 7 times

Essence

As hydrating and fast absorbing but thicker than toners. However they're less concentrated than serums.

Application is the same as a hydrating toner but 7 layers would be excessive, 2 to 3 should be enough.

Serum

Usually comes in a dropper . Even if you’ve double cleansed it’s imperative that the dropper doesn’t touch your face to ensure bacteria won’t contaminate the dropper and by extension the serum . Once you’ve applied the serum gently massage the liquid into your skin .

Masks

Types of masks

Using a mask once or twice a week is beneficial but remember it’s not necessary . As long as you cleanse and protect you'll be fine

sheet

Works for all skin types . There are two variations of sheet masks . The first type is a cotton mask drenched in serum or essence . The second is a jelly-like sheet infused with ingredients . Sheet masks are extremely hydrating but the ingredients infused will determine the benefits .

Clay

If you have oily skin this one is for you . It’s a combination of water , clay , and minerals that determine the properties and absorb all excess oils from your skin . For this reason it’s best to stay away from this mask if your skin is already dry .

Charcoal

These masks are best used as spot treatments for breakouts as they help soothe inflammation . Charcoal helps remove excess oils as well .

Cream

This category is for wash off masks that don’t fit into the above categories . As previously stated the ingredients determine the benefits of a mask .

Overnight

As the name suggests you put it on before bed and it works while you’re asleep . What makes an overnight mask different from a night cream are the active ingredients .

Peel off

People with sensitive skin proceed with caution . This mask will literally peel the dead skin from your face . So sensitive skin types be careful . These have no active ingredients because they’re used for exfoliating than treating .

Exfoliate

This is when you remove dead skin cells. However it is not recommended if you have any kind of skin condition like acne, eczema, etc . The most important thing is that you cleanse and protect but exfoliation can remove dry dull skin and improve circulation

Types of exfoliation

Physical : sugar scrubs , clay masks , gommage peeling , dry brushing , sponges , and cloths rubbed onto the skin in circular motions

Chemicals: like AHAs ( alpha hydroxy acids ) that’ll break the bonds holding the dead skin onto your face or BHAs ( beta hydroxy acids ) . PHAs have larger particles and work best on thinner skin. LHA is a milder BHA perfect for acne prone skin .

Oily and dry skin types would benefit from physical exfoliation but if your skin is sensitive avoid rubbing into it harshly . To avoid irritation stick to a mild chemical exfoliant . AHAs followed by cleanser and moisturiser would be perfect for dry skin . if your skin is normal or combination you'll have to experiment with both chemical and physical exfoliants. A general rule is that chemical exfoliation is gentler and therefore better . You should never be too rough with your skin .

Common skin concerns and ingredients

acne

Benzoyl peroxide, 5% for face and 10% for body

Salicylic acid

Clindamycin (with BP)

Azeliac acid

Retinol/retinoids

pigmentation

SUNSCREEN

hydroquinone

Azelaic acid

Vitamin C

Kojic acid

Retinoid creams

Caffeine creams

Steroid creams

Superficial chemical peels

Laser resurfacing

scarring

High strength retinoid creams

Deep chemical peels

Laser resurfacing

Microneedling

If thick scars, steroid injections

Subcision/ filler for depressed scars

redness

Aloe vera

Niacinamide

Chamomile

Resveratrol

Licorice

Sodium sulfacetamide

Sulfur products

Azeliac acid

Bromelain

flaky dry skin

ceramides

Mineral oil

Petrolatum

Hyaluronic acid

Vitamin E

Selenium sulfide

Zinc pyrithione

Ketoconazole

Ciclopirox

Steroid creams/solutions

ideal skincare routine at based on age

- 15

mild cleanser

spf50 sunscreen

Moisturiser

15 - 18

At this stage there’s no need to worry about premature ageing

but you might consider incorporating an acne treatment

Or a hydrating sheet mask twice a week

19 - 24

You may notice dark circles or eye bags that require an eye cream

And consider an exfoliant or vitamin c to brighten dull skin or prevent fine lines

25 - 30

You want to focus on hydrating your skin to keep it soft and supple

And incorporating anti aging into your skincare through antioxidants and damage preventing treatments

31 +

You may notice your skin begin to notice sagging, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation

Thus choose lifting and firming products, anti wrinkle treatments, and ingredients that fade dark spots

Sun protection and hydration are absolutely crucial at this stage

lifestyle habits to incorporate

Correct any vitamin deficiencies and hormonal imbalances

Make sure you do not overeat especially on processed carbs and sugars or under eat to the point of lacking essential nutrients

Be sure to drink enough water throughout the day, the golden rule is 8 glasses a day

You may need to adjust your skincare routine depending on the season eg. Cold dry winter air may leave your skin needing more hydrating products while sweating more in the summer may lead to acne

Keep a regular sleep schedule of 7-9 hours a night on a silk pillowcase as the reduced friction can help prevent fine lines and change your pillowcases once a week to prevent bacteria build up

[prettyaddict14]

Marilyn Monroe beauty secrets

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Vaseline- Marilyn used Vaseline head to toe before getting into a hot bath in the mornings for smooth and skin.

Red Lips- Monroe would use 5 different lip hues. Darker reds on the outer lips, lighter hues on the inside, This would create an incredible dimension

Ice baths- She had ice baths to keep her skin tight and firm

Chanel n.o5 - Marilyn famously said she wore 5 drops of chanel n.o5 perfume to bed and nothing else.

Peach fuzz-Marilyn refused to remove hair on her face, saying that when the light hit the facial hair it would cause her face to have a soft glow creating an almost blur effect.

Erno Laszlo products- Dr Laszlo treated Monroes skin throughout her career, Her evening routine consisted with an oil cleanse- Erno Laszlo active phelityl oil and the active phelityl cream and she washed it off. She then finished with the controlling lotion product.

3 eye liners- For her upper lid she used black liner, brown liner for her lower lash and white on her water line for an illusion.

Sleep- Marilyn took 5-10 hours of sleep a night. Particularly on Sunday where she'd stay in bed for 2 hours in the morning ''luxuriating in every last moment of drowsiness''

Blush as contour- She would use blush to define her face shape and sculpt her cheekbones adding blush on the tips on her nose aswell.

Cold Creams- She was a fan of cold creams including the classic Ponds , Nivea and Elizabeth Ardens eight hour cream.

Hair colour- Marilyn was a natural redhead but she kept bleaching her hair ''pillowcase white'' for the rest of her career every three weeks and used baby powder on her roots as dry shampoo every 2 days.

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[stuckinapril]

Hey! Asking since you seem to know quite a bit about this and I'm just starting out- for longer lasting and more obvious fragrance, would you recommend using a perfume rather than a body mist/spray? In my experience I've noticed that a body mist barely lasts a couple of hours unless I apply a lotion or cream with a similar fragrance first, so was wondering if switching to a perfume might help :3 love your blog btw!

hi hello i have some hacks for this!!

yes!! perfume lasts much longer than body mist/spray.

perfume lasts longer in hair and textile than it does on the body. if you have hair mist, i recommend spraying it on the bristles of ur brush and combing it through ur hair (never apply alcohol perfume!! it’ll damage ur hair). i don’t really like applying perfume to clothes tbh, but it’s a way to ensure long-lasting perfume if u don’t mind it.

i usually apply to pulse points, sometimes behind the ear. never everrr rub the perfume in once u spray. that’ll just make it dissipate.

moisturized skin!! so important. make sure ur skin is moisturized before applying. some people recommend dabbing in vaseline before spraying, but im not a fan of it tbh. i usually just get one of my scent-free lotions, moisturize my whole body, then apply on pulse points. that helps “trap” the scent.

scent layering is very effective!! first apply perfume oil, then follow it up w the alcohol perfume.

i just started doing this so im not sure how effective it rly is, but i’ve read before that layering different scents leads to longevity (and is also so fun).

literally just do what i do and have perfume on u all the time. my mom has indoctrinated me into this from a very young age. this woman always has perfume on her, perfume in her car on the tiny chance she forgot, and perfume at her workplace. just reapply when u feel like the scent has faded—but also keep in mind that ur nose experiences olfactory fatigue, meaning it eventually adjusts to the scent and u stop noticing it, so be realistic about when u reapply.

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Harry's Erectile Dysfunction Gets in the Way of Your Sex Life (SMUT)

AN: i don't know much about anxiety medication side effects so if this isn't 100% accurate, don't come at me. i really hope you enjoy. i know so many ask for me to write angst and i normally don't feel comfortable writing it but i did write just a bit in this story. enjoy!!!

This story contains: erectile dysfunction, mentions of anxiety and anxiety medication, body insecurities, crying, tiny bit of angst, smut, fluff sprinkled in everywhere

{ dadrry/dilfrry - husband!harry - soft!harry - both in late thirties - have four kids }

word count: 2,718

After months of no sex, you think Harry isn't attracted to you anymore but after confessing your assumptions on why the lack of sex has occurred, Harry breaks down and confesses his secret that he's been trying to hide from you out of pure embarrassment.

Over the past few weeks Harry hasn't been feeling himself. In several aspects too but the one that sticks out to you the most is his sex drive. Normally anytime you're in the mood he'll be all for a little shag under the sheets while keeping quiet so not to wake your kids up. Or normally he'd be up for you giving him a blowjob in the shower. But it's been weeks and nothing, barley even a kiss. And you're starting to think he's not attracted to you anymore.

You've always been told that after being with someone for so long and after having a couple of kids, your sex life will dissolve. You don't want that. You loved the sex you once had together. You and Harry may be in your late thirties but just months ago were having sex nearly every day. So what's changed, you ask yourself.

Is he turned off by your body? The body that has extra fat on the tummy from housing your four babies. The stretch marks that are on your plushy hips and thighs. Your not so perky boobs. Does Harry think of your body and get the urge to throw up from looking at it? The thought makes you want to cry.

But then again you have to remember who you're talking about. You're talking about your Harry. The Harry that would always tell you he loved your body. The one that would liter your skin in kisses while making love. The one that runs his fingers over your stretch marks while cuddling but not in a weird way, just in a haphazard way.

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Tonight you think it's gonna be different. You've both just finished putting your children to bed and now you're doing your bedtime routines. Harry is fresh out the shower, the shower he insisted he take by himself for whatever reason, brushing his teeth at the vanity in your shared bathroom, dressed in only a pair of his boxer briefs. While you on the other hand is sitting on the edge of the bed, rubbing your creams and lotions on your skin, dressed in a silk blue nightgown.

A minute later Harry comes walking out the bathroom and goes around to his side of the bed, slipping into the covers. He's about to reach over to turn the bedside lamp off when you stop him with your words. "Hey," you say in a slow drawl before maneuvering over to him, "why don't we, you know, have sex tonight. It's been a while and I want you."

Harry looks over to you with droopy eyes and mutters, "Love, m'so tired. How 'bout tomorrow, m'kay. Just want to sleep." That's what he's been saying, tomorrow, but that promise is never fulfilled. It's always pushed away with another promise of tomorrow.

With tears in your eyes that Harry is unable to pick up on, you say a quiet "Okay." before shuffling under the duvet to get ready for sleep. You turn away from your husband's body to lay on your left side and now in the dark room, you attempt to just fall asleep and forget you even asked for sex. But of course sleep doesn't come easy tonight.

The more you lay there the more you drowned in the thoughts of what your friends have told you about how their partners stopped wanting sex with them after a while. The thought of Harry never wanting sex with you again has actual tears running down your cheeks. And before you realize it, your shoulders are shaking as a quiet sob leaves your body.

The shaking from your sobs has Harry jolting awake from his sleep that he just entered. He sits up in the dark and scoots over to you worriedly and questions, "Baby, what's that matter? Why'r you crying?"

Barely able to catch your breath, you spit out, "You..... you don't find my body attractive anymore. I must be ugly and gross you out, don't I?" That's the only rational thing you can come up with as an excuse for why your husband has been not wanted sex with you. Or the last resort thoughts of, you know, him possibly cheating on you. But your Harry would NEVER, would he.

Harry reaches to turn the lamp back on so he can see you clearly, then retorts a bit offended, "What the hell are you talkin' 'bout? You're beautiful, m'love. You know I think you're the prettiest women in the world."

"Then, then why don't you want to have sex anymore?" you ask back, tired of not knowing the answer. That question has Harry stiffening up and wanting to recoil back into his skin. The short answer is, he doesn't know. He wishes he could tell you but he can't because he truly has been puzzled himself.

About three months ago Harry started to lose his sex drive. At first he tried to keep it a secret and still enjoy having sex with you. But after a time or two it just felt forced for him and he never wanted to have sex with the love of his life when he wasn't feeling into it for whatever reason. It felt untruthful to himself and to you.

Along with the fact that after the last time you did have sex he could barely get hard. You didn't notice because it was dark in the bedroom and he went heavy on the clit rubbing to make up for his lack of erection, but he was mortified. So after that night Harry's been scared to have sex if he's honest.

The thought of you realizing he's not getting hard and thinking it has something to do with your abilities to please him would destroy him. Plus, he's cheeked and he can't even get himself hard when he's alone. So it's definitely not you. "Um," he stutters, "I..... I dunno, really."

You finally turn around to take a peek at your husband and when you do, you feel so incredibly bad. Harry looks sad and hurt, even confused is a word you'd describe how he's looking. Maybe the problem all along wasn't you but rather him. You never thought about it that way.

You sit up so you're more face level with him and ask much more shyly this time, "What do you mean, you don't know? Just haven't been in the mood lately or....?"

Taking a deep breath, Harry starts to explain with a shaky voice, one with emotions evident, "Just, yeah, haven't been in the mood and I can't get it hard. Dunno what's wrong with me. Makes me feel like a shit husband when you ask for me but I can't even get hard to satisfy you. M'scard somethin' is wrong with me."

"Oh, baby," you coo, leaning in to wrap your arms around his tattooed body, "shh, it's alright. In the morning I can make you a doctors appointment if you'd like? To see what they say has been causing your low sex drive. I'm sure it's nothing serious."

"Okay, sounds good. And I love you. Sorry I haven't been able to take care of your needs. Was just embarrassed to tell you that I can't get m'dick hard. Because it's so embarrassing." Harry relies after taking a defeated breath and placing a kiss to the top of your head.

You pull back from his body to look him straight in the eyes and state, "It's not anything you should be embarrassed to share with me though, okay. I'm your wife. I'd never judge you. I love you. And because I love you I miss our sex. But until we can figure out what's wrong with you, I can wait. I'd wait forever with you."

Harry can't help himself when he pushes his head forward and locks his lips to yours. It's a simple kiss mixed with a bit of your snotty nose and wet cheeks but he doesn't mind. After the kiss is over with, you pull him down into bed with you, re-covering yourselves back up with the blankets. and cuddling into one another.

You allow Harry to rest his head on your chest because you know when he's feeling sad or down about something, he likes you to hold him, no matter how old he is. So that's what you do. You hold him while caressing his damp curls away from his face until he falls asleep on top of you. Then you follow right after, falling into a sleep state now knowing that all your worrying thoughts were debunked but also still have a lingering worry as to what could be wrong with your husband. You'll just have to wait and find out tomorrow.

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Once you've gotten your kids ready and drove to school, you and Harry make your way to the doctors office. You'd called first thing this morning to make him an appointment and luckily they had a spot available for him. He told you that you didn't have to come with him but you wanted to be there and support him. Also to just be a comfort for him knowing how his anxiety gets when going to the doctors.

After waiting in the little waiting area for about twenty minutes, they call Harry back. You walk hand in hand to the room designated for him and wait for the doctor to come visit. "M'so nervous, y/n. I feel nausous." Harry confesses, his legs bouncing up and down uncontrollably.

You stand off to the side of where he's sitting on the bed wrapped in plastic paper and coo softly, "It's gonna be alright, baby. It's just your anxiety making you feel that way. You'll be okay, promise."

A minute later the doctor comes walking in with a brown clipboard, introducing herself and questions your reasoning for coming in. "Hi, I'm Dr. Coalett. What can I do for you today, Harry?"

Taking a deep breath, Harry musters up the courage to confess to the doctor, "Well, um, see, I haven't been, you know, in the mood lately when it comes to sex or being sexual with m'wife. I can't even get an erection anymore. M'scared somethin' is wrong with me. It just started happenin' about three months ago. Before then, we had sex a normal amount, maybe even more than average.*nervously laughs at his own words* But now, it's zero sex."

Dr. Coalett listens intently and when Harry finishes speaking, she replies understandingly, "Okay, I see. Well, many factors can come into play with your erectile dysfunction and loss of sex drive. Like age, stress, medications you may be taking. But I'd say we can cancel out the age factor because you've just told me that you've never had a problem up until recently and you're only thirty eight. So, stress and medication could be the cause. And it shows on your paperwork you take, let me see, anxiety medicine?"

You keep one hand running circles over Harry's back to comfort him which is definitely helping him open more up to the doctor. To answer Dr. Coalett back, he answers, "Um, yes. Been strugglin' with anxiety for years but just this past year it got to the point where I needed more help than I could give m'self. So I was put on anxiety medicine and it's been working alright I guess." You're so proud of your husband for speaking so openly with the doctor. You know this doesn't come easy for him.

She gives you both a gentle smile and says, "Alright, well, I think I may know your problem then. I'm not 100% sure but I believe the anxiety medication you were prescribed is the cause of your issues. One of that medications side effects is sexual dysfunction. So here's what I can do. We can switch you to another brand of anxiety medicine and see if that helps with your problems. If it doesn't, you can come back to us and we can examine you more in depth. If it does work, then you should be fine and we can refill the medicine for you next month."

You and Harry both sign in relief. So it's not something too serious. Thank God. As Dr. Coalett is writing Harry's prescription, you speak up to ask her, "So, when should he expect to notice changes with his lack of sex drive, if that's not a weird question to ask?"

She giggles and responds, "No, not weird at all. It can vary person to person but I'd say within the next few days of switching the medication. It may be subtle at first where Harry won't get fully erect or it could be straight forward from the start. You'll just have to wait and see." She hands Harry the new prescription and now you're free to leave after sending the prescription to the pharmacy.

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Harry started his new anxiety medication the following day and within hours he could feel a difference. Or maybe it was the placebo effect playing tricks on him. But to be 100% positive, he waited to do anything sexual until he felt absolutely feral. Also he wanted your first time in three months to be special. Not just some quickie in the shower.

When the weekend rolled around and your kids went to spend the night with their grandma, Harry's mother Anne, he knew it was the perfect time to start rekindling your sex life. At this point you knew his erectile dysfunction was fixed and that he was in the mood for sex but wanted to wait until you had the house to yourselves.

Harry set up some candles around the bedroom and laid some towels down so you wouldn't have to change the sheets later that night. Then once everything was set up perfectly to his standards, the love making began. It was possibly greater than your first time ever having sex when you were both twenty years old. Mainly because you're both way more experienced now and know how to properly pleasure each other.

You started out on top, riding his VERY erect cock, but then from the lack of sex recently, fell too weak and tired to stay in that position for long. So Harry worked quickly to flip you over and he took the place of the topper. He skillfully thrusted into your wet cunt just like old times and ground his pubic bone into your clit for extra pleasure on your end. You held hands and Harry lent down to leave subtle hickies to your skin. Subtle so your kids wouldn't question the marks on their mothers neck.

A few minutes before your orgasms Harry broke down crying. You worried he was hurt for a second only to have him explain that he's crying happy tears. Happy tears that steam from being so happy to have you like this again. He thought he was gonna be broken forever. Even when he had erectile dysfunction though, he still had these feelings of missing being intimate with you. He loves you so much and your sex is so special to him.

After you calmed him down enough, Harry was able to concentrate at his task at hand. The task of helping you both achieve orgasms. And within another minute you came together. Both letting out breathy moans that you didn't have to conceal, beings you had the house to yourselves. Holding each other close and realizing just how much you missed having his naked body pressed to yours.

Once you were finished, Harry helped you walk to the bathroom where you went to pee and he helped to clean you up. Then removing the soaked towels filled with bodily fluids, you crawled into the sheets together and fell asleep holding each others naked body. You choose to sleep naked because you both just really missed his skin on yours and normally when your kids are home you don't have the privilege of sleeping without clothes on. You know, in case of an emergency throughout the night with one of them.

You both slept like babies the entire night and when you woke up, you woke up to Harry's face between your legs, eating his once favorite meal that he just got the cravings for again.

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My Masterlist Masterpost

[windvexer]

casting a spell right now is not the same thing as activating it right now

Wdym? How do u activate a spell?

Hey, that post is a year old today!

Not all paradigms can co-exist with the concept that you can cast a spell without activating/releasing it.

Maybe an easy way to grok this is the idea of enchanting a face lotion to prevent blemishes.

The spell is cast when you enchant the face lotion, right?

You have done an act of magic by casting that spell.

But, the spell isn't "activated" until you put the lotion on your face.

The act of applying the enchanted object is how the spell effects are activated.

This is an overly simplistic explanation. It's possible to cast a spell intending the spell to be stored within an object for later activation, and still get interesting results. (E.g., you have a totally unrelated checkup with your doctor, and your doctor spontaneously brings up a new prescription face cream your insurance now covers).

Other examples include enchanting a candle but burning it later. Or, enchanting a piece of jewelry and not wearing it until needed.

What I think is probably a good skill for practical sorcerers to learn is the art of "waking up" and "putting away" enchantments.

An example of this is well-warded practitioners who need to "turn off" or "put to sleep" their wards so that a diviner can perform an accurate reading.

Then, the practitioner needs to be able to turn their wards back on again.

I don't have the wherewithal to brainstorm about other paradigms at the moment, but for me being able to activate a previously cast spell means storing an entire spell inside of a physical vessel, which is then used when the need arises.

A way to do this is to speak to the spell vessel, in the same way that you speak to spirits, and ask the spell to go and do it's job, or to take a break, or to go to sleep, etc.

Spells which are woken up after a long sleep often do well with a feeding to get them up and running again.