Smackdown Mini-Update: Why You Should Leave Extractions to the Professionals
by Amalah
A few weeks ago, for Mother’s Day, I went and got a spa facial and the world’s most thorough and painful eyebrow wax (riiiiip, pluck pluck pluck, riiiiiiiip, pluck pluck pluck). Afterwards, while attempting to regain presentability in the bathroom, I remembered our talk about blackhead extractions. My bright-red face and furious skin was clear [...]
Smackdown Updates III: Fishnets, Eye Makeup & Expired Shampoo
by Amalah
The updates keep rolling in! Hopefully you guys aren’t getting too sick of these yet — I naturally find them interesting, but then again, I find joy in the weird shapes my dryer lint sometimes forms. If you still want to send in an update, note that I hold them until I get a good [...]
The Off-the-Rack Bride: Casual White Dresses for a Beach Wedding
by Amalah
Oh Great Amalah, I need you, now more than ever. I am getting married in July on a beach. All is set EXCEPT!!!! for my dress. I am getting married in a small private ceremony in the morning and then all my friends and extended family are coming to *cross your fingers* the most excellent [...]
The Tracks of Your Tears: How to Repair Your Makeup After Crying
by Amalah
How to Repair Your Makeup After Crying Hi Amy, I have a somewhat strange question to ask. I am about to go through a number of events (an IVF cycle, a close friend’s wedding, sister’s graduation) where I will definitely be crying, but still need to look presentable. What kinds of make up products or [...]
On Body Image, Eating Disorders and How to Shake Free
by Amalah
Hello Amalah, While I’m not sure how you feel about advice-seekers straying away from beauty and fashion, I will take a chance and submit a non-product-related question (because in addition to converting me to Philosophy products for my face – OMFG, thank you – several of your responses to serious “life” questions have almost brought [...]
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