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Unsexy Things That Are Surprisingly Great

Total Rec • 9286 implied HN points • 22 Jun 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Clothing Marketing Skincare Lifestyle
  1. Finding value in unsexy products can lead to surprisingly great discoveries, separating genuine quality from flashy marketing gimmicks.
  2. Shopping for uncool items allows you to prioritize personal preferences over brand influence, leading to a more fulfilling shopping experience.
  3. Embracing unsexy brands helps in appreciating products for their true value and reduces the chase for novelty, fostering contentment and a more thoughtful consumption approach.

Stop Asking Me To Buy This Stuff

Total Rec • 7389 implied HN points • 11 May 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Clothing Accessories Makeup Skincare
  1. It's important to scrutinize companies when their behavior changes and ensure consistent quality and attention to consumers.
  2. Sometimes the allure of trendy brands with high prices may not align with the true value of their products.
  3. Getting tempted by storage solutions may actually signal a need to re-evaluate the amount of stuff we own and consider buying less.

Butthole Beauty, Ancestral Skincare, & More

The Unpublishable • 6368 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Skincare Beauty products Makeup Interview
  1. 2024 beauty predictions like 'asshole care' becoming a reality, showing how trends can be revolutionary and unexpected.
  2. Featured in Country & Town House Magazine, showcasing recognition for contributions in the beauty industry.
  3. Participating in discussions on harmful beauty ideals and activism like on NPR, demonstrating advocacy beyond skincare.
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The Acne Cure That No One Is Talking About

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 2316 implied HN points • 10 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Skincare Self-esteem
  1. Acne can have a significant impact on mental health, affecting self-esteem and causing anxiety and depression.
  2. The post discusses a powerful and safe acne remedy that has been overlooked for decades.
  3. The information provided is not medical advice, and readers are encouraged to consult a healthcare professional before making any health decisions.

Why do I put so much faith in moisturiser?

The Shift With Sam Baker • 1417 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Skincare Anti-aging Beauty industry
  1. Despite our limited skincare knowledge, we often put faith in moisturizers for their promises and perceived results.
  2. The beauty industry is shifting towards more positive aging messaging, moving away from traditional anti-aging ideals.
  3. While society continues to push beauty standards, it's important to find your own way to navigate and define aging on your own terms.

The Anti-Aging Grift

Changing The Channel • 558 implied HN points • 25 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Anti-aging Skincare
  1. Women in their thirties are spending money on anti-aging treatments based on unsupported claims from the beauty industry.
  2. The message that having any signs of aging means you look like 'someone else' can be harmful to self-image.
  3. The beauty industry targets millennials for anti-aging products and procedures, making them focus on preserving youth at a young age.

Little Treats #7

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Skincare Perfume Books
  1. The author highlights various little treats including scalp body scrub and Russian manicures in this post.
  2. The SunSeeker app is praised as a useful application of AR for apartment hunting and plein air painting.
  3. Book recommendations are included such as 'Lives of Wives' and 'The Silk Road' for those looking for new reads.

Little Treats #4

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Makeup Skincare Health Fitness Fashion
  1. Contentment comes from pushing ourselves to the utmost in many aspects of life, and requires a balance of self-imposition and external influences.
  2. Little treats can bring joy, like sushi grade salmon for quick meals, investing in quality makeup brushes, and enjoying peaceful Palestrina music.
  3. Simple pleasures are important, such as finding the perfect lipstick, savoring green juice, and engaging in specific exercises like sprints and heavy hip thrusts for inner peace.

Little Treats #3

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Skincare Makeup Books
  1. Enjoy small treats to find joy even during busy times. For example, indulge in makeup and skincare products that make you feel put together.
  2. During stressful times, simplify your diet with easy, nutritious foods like dried apricots. Stay hydrated with water.
  3. Nurture yourself with music, shows, and reading material that bring you comfort and escape from stress, like favorite TV series or enriching books.

on beauty

Gynoid • 2 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Makeup Skincare Aging
  1. Having a complicated relationship with beauty is common among women.
  2. Women often feel pressured by beauty influencers and marketing to adhere to certain standards.
  3. The societal expectations of feminine beauty can lead to harmful behaviors and self-criticism.

Little Treats #10

Autoscriptorium • 0 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Skincare Fashion Books
  1. During stressful times, a little treat can provide comfort and relief. For example, a good lip balm or a skincare booster can be a small but effective way to self-care.
  2. Taking care of oneself, whether through skincare products or comfy clothing, can bring moments of joy and relaxation.
  3. Enjoying simple pleasures like homemade fruit pies or reading favorite books can offer a sense of contentment and mental escape.

Oct 2020: Notes in the Margins

Notes in the Margins • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 20
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Style Skincare
  1. Embracing natural changes like going grey can bring unexpected confidence and self-acceptance.
  2. Personal relationships and connections are important for maintaining a sense of normalcy in times of change or uncertainty.
  3. Taking time for self-care, like reading, spending time with friends, and indulging in personal interests, is crucial even during busy periods.