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Sat May 26, 2007 7:27 pm  |
 Hi everyone, my name is Daniel and I'm a male model in Milan. Over the years I have experimented with countless beauty products so I would like to share what I find works the best for me.
Hair:
I have tried nearly all the costly hair products on the market and I can tell you, the best is often the cheapest. My hair is like silk.
> Baby shampoo, get the conditioning formula (ph balanced).
> Suave conditioner.
You can find both of these at a dollar store for literally a dollar or less and they contain all the right ingredients for your hair.
If you want a killer shine for your hair use a LITTLE coconut oil, just rub a little in your palms and glide it down your hair.
Makeup:
I like liquid mineral makeup the best (I use Glominerals), for foundation. In a sheer formula, never matte as it does not go on as good. Alot of people say to moisturize your skin before you put on foundation of any kind however I find that moisturizer only makes the end results look oily so I stick with 99% aloe gel, this goes on well, forms an even barrier for the makeup and does not have the oily look (it will dry almost immediately but not dry out your skin). Remember, less is more for foundation, you only need a small amount (dot it around your face and blend with your fingers).
Cheap eyeshadow powder makes a great brow powder!: Find one 2/3 shades lighter then your hair color if your dark haired and 2/3 darker if your light haired.
Blush:
I like creamy or gel blush in a tube because they are the most easy to work with and give a fresh glow compaired to powder blush that can look and feel cakey.
Skincare:
Sunscreen: Is very important. Never tan! I use a cheap sunscreen from coppertone everyday, its not greasy and it WORKS. Not to mention the price tag is fairly cheap. Wear wrap-around UV sunglasses everyday. Also make sure you apply sunscreen to your neck and hands too!
Sunless tanner: I'm a bit too pale so I use ONE application of this once a week. The product I use is called Loreal Sublime, you can find it at most drugstores.
Vasaline: (in the tube): Works very well for emergency skin healing/lipbalm/very dry skin like nothing else.
Retin A: Will resurface your skin.
Vitamin C serums: Will brighten your skintone. I use this under my eyes.
Glycolic body washs: Are nice once in awhile to help brighten/smooth your skin. I use one by DDF.
Clindoxl gel: is a prescription product for acne. It works like Benzyl Peroxide but is more gentle. I use it after a few days of Retin A for quicker acne clearing results.
Gentle antibacterial cleaner: I use one by Vivier Pharma. I wash my scalp with it to prevent dandruff/scalp acne and keep my skin overall nice and clear.
Granulated sugar and baby oil: Mix together with a few drops of your favorite essential oil and rub gently on your skin. After you will feel baby soft. You don't want to do this too often (as it may end up hurt your skin so limit to once a week). |
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Sat May 26, 2007 7:40 pm |
Hi Daniel  ,
You are lucky that ph balanced baby shampoo and Suave conditioner are all you need to tame your locks...I am envious! My hair gets very knotted...If I tried to detangle my hair with Suave conditioner my head would probably end up looking like the end of a straw broom!
Lots of great tips, though! I've used aloe vera gel in the past but it tends to leave me feeling dry; perhaps I'm just accustomed to a moister feeling skin before make-up. I use mineral make-up too, but I've never tried glominerals. I'm loving Laura Mercier mineral make-up and the silk creme foundation - great stuff! I also can't shut-up about Laura Mercier secret brightening powder for around the eye area - I can't live without it! The coconut oil for the hair is a great idea!
Puds |
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Sat May 26, 2007 7:55 pm |
Teeth:
I tried to brush my teeth once with a natural toothpaste and I ended up getting calcium deposits. Not cool. I now use the regular "Colgate total toothpaste" and rinse with water. Simple but it works.
I also whiten my teeth 2 times a week with a cheap 7$ whitener called "Natural White", it's a gel you put on a rubber/plastic tray and fit on your teeth for 5 minutes. It works extremely well.
Diet:
Avoid sugar/white flour/fructose!
Instead use the artificial sweeteners, Splenda is great and if you do your research you will find out for yourself that it is perfectly safe in moderation. |
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Sat May 26, 2007 8:02 pm |
Remember, beauty mostly comes from inside. You don't need to go overboard to impress people, you just need to adjust your attitude. Learn a bit about human psychology, I really recommend a book called "why men marry/date bitches".  |
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Sat May 26, 2007 8:26 pm |
| daniel7654 wrote: |
Diet:
Avoid sugar/white flour/fructose!
Instead use the artificial sweeteners, Splenda is great and if you do your research you will find out for yourself that it is perfectly safe in moderation. |
I heard that sugar actually interrupts the release of some chemical that tells the brain that you are NOT satisfied...I can't remember what it is called...Anyways, the nuts and bolts of it is this: If you eat a diet high in sugar - you'll have difficulty feeling satisfied; your brain will want to continue eating far beyond what is necessary for fuel - you won't have the capacity to feel satisfied (now THAT is a nightmare!). Re: White flour, white sugar: I've heard it said that one should just get rid of most of the "white" food in the house altogether!
I totally agree re: Splenda...some people are afraid of it...not me...I'm more afraid of aspartame - I get severe headaches if I consume anything containing aspartame.
Re: beauty - I think that generally speaking, everything that matters comes from the inside....I've never heard of the book you mentioned...sounds like a fiery read!
puds. |
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Sat May 26, 2007 9:14 pm |
| Some great tips there, Daniel. Thanks! |
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Sat May 26, 2007 9:50 pm |
| daniel7654 wrote: |
I have tried nearly all the costly hair products on the market and I can tell you, the best is often the cheapest. My hair is like silk.
> Baby shampoo, get the conditioning formula (ph balanced).
> Suave conditioner.
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I'd been using more expensive brands and then recently tried TRESemme shampoo and conditioner and my hair felt so much softer right away. Guess it does go to show that it's not always expensive means better.
Thanks for all the tips! |
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Sat May 26, 2007 9:58 pm |
Thanks Daniel for sharing your tips.
On the shampoo note, I totally agree with you. I started to use shampoo designed for Kids about 2 weeks ago, and I am so happy to see my shine again, just like the hair that my 12-year-old niece has. I think sometimes it's the shampoo built up that causes your hair lose its natural shine. |
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Sat May 26, 2007 10:08 pm |
Thanks for the tips.
I've finally learned that expensive doesn't necessarily mean good. Yes, it has taken me a long time to be really convinced! How sad is that?!?! 
Re makeup, although I prefer MMU for everyday wear, I've learned not to trust it for special occasions. Tinted moisturizers work best for me for a night out. I used to buy every single blush people were raving about (esp. from Nars), but now only stick to subtle wearable colors. I love pale pinks, peachy pinks, and subtle bronze.
With skincare, I'm now a lot more patient and stick with a product for longer than a month rather than switching around trying new products every week. I've learned to use oil to moisturize my skin and I now use vit c serum and sunscreen religiously. I now use gentle cleansers rather cleansers advertised as "specifically for dry skin" as I find they're less likely to strip or irritate my skin. I also wash my face before going to bed no matter how tired or drunk I am. 
And thank god I've found co-washing! I used to have problems with itchy scalp right after I wash my hair (no dandruff). But ever since I started co-washing, the problem's gone and I'm loving it. |
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Sun May 27, 2007 5:42 am |
| Its great to see men taking part in this forum |
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Sun May 27, 2007 6:05 am |
| andaman_gypsy wrote: |
| And thank god I've found co-washing! I used to have problems with itchy scalp right after I wash my hair (no dandruff). But ever since I started co-washing, the problem's gone and I'm loving it. |
Pardon my ignorance, but what is co-washing? |
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Sun May 27, 2007 6:06 am |
| Lola Moroney wrote: |
| Its great to see men taking part in this forum |
Which one is the male here? |
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26 with dehydrated combo skin, prone to blackheads and congestions, NC20-25 |
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Sun May 27, 2007 6:23 am |
there are great tips!
but you sai Sunscreen: Is very important. Never tan!
why never tan? |
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Sun May 27, 2007 6:38 am |
| helenzwl wrote: |
there are great tips!
but you sai Sunscreen: Is very important. Never tan!
why never tan? |
Because sunbathing causes skin damage. Have you not been paying attention helen? |
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my new jewellery website:www.gentle-medusa.com |
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Sun May 27, 2007 7:08 am |
| helenzwl wrote: |
there are great tips!
but you sai Sunscreen: Is very important. Never tan!
why never tan? |
Because ANY tan is BAD for your skin.
Also agree that it's nice to have a male perspective on the forum! I've always told DH that gay guys (absolutely, totally NOT implying anything toward you personally Daniel) make great friends for girls (just speaking from my own personal experiences in college) b/c you get a masculine perspective w/ some feminine interests! My DH gets a glazed look on his face if we go shopping for more than 20 min
A lot of these tips sound like the advice my mom gave when I was growing up |
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46, curly dk blonde hair, fair, blue eyes, very oily T-zone. HGs: Tazorac .05% gel; Avene/Bioderma s/s (very high spf AND ppd); Cellbone vit Cie 20%; Cellbone Hyperpeptides; IFP 5% bha/10% aha; Obagi Clear; 'curly girl' method (no poo, just co wash) for my 3b curls. |
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Sun May 27, 2007 7:14 am |
| Cuddles wrote: |
| andaman_gypsy wrote: |
| And thank god I've found co-washing! I used to have problems with itchy scalp right after I wash my hair (no dandruff). But ever since I started co-washing, the problem's gone and I'm loving it. |
Pardon my ignorance, but what is co-washing? |
Bump...I'm curious as well - I've never heard of co-washing (unless you mean showering with a friend  )...Do you mean using two products concurrently to get a better result? Or one after the other? 
Thanks!
puds |
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Sun May 27, 2007 7:16 am |
| Not sure, but I think it means conditionner washing? Seems to be popular but I still don't see how it can get your hair clean. |
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Sun May 27, 2007 7:22 am |
| marina wrote: |
| Not sure, but I think it means conditionner washing? Seems to be popular but I still don't see how it can get your hair clean. |
Unless you live in a dirty city or use tons of product on your hair it does work. I'm on a break form it at the moment but it really helped my itchy scalp |
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Sun May 27, 2007 7:28 am |
| Pudoodles wrote: |
| Cuddles wrote: |
| andaman_gypsy wrote: |
| And thank god I've found co-washing! I used to have problems with itchy scalp right after I wash my hair (no dandruff). But ever since I started co-washing, the problem's gone and I'm loving it. |
Pardon my ignorance, but what is co-washing? |
Bump...I'm curious as well - I've never heard of co-washing (unless you mean showering with a friend )...Do you mean using two products concurrently to get a better result? Or one after the other?
Thanks!
puds |
My first thought was the same as Puds, washing with a friend, and I thought "how the heck does that help your hair....special ingredient?" Then I realized she probably means coconut. Daniel mentioned putting coconut oil in his hair. |
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Sun May 27, 2007 7:30 am |
| It means "conditioner only" washing. You "wash" with a lightweight conditioner (ie Suave, White Rain) to loosen dirt, then rinse it out. You can then follow with a deeper conditioner to leave in. HTH. |
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46, curly dk blonde hair, fair, blue eyes, very oily T-zone. HGs: Tazorac .05% gel; Avene/Bioderma s/s (very high spf AND ppd); Cellbone vit Cie 20%; Cellbone Hyperpeptides; IFP 5% bha/10% aha; Obagi Clear; 'curly girl' method (no poo, just co wash) for my 3b curls. |
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Sun May 27, 2007 7:55 am |
| tsjmom wrote: |
| It means "conditioner only" washing. You "wash" with a lightweight conditioner (ie Suave, White Rain) to loosen dirt, then rinse it out. You can then follow with a deeper conditioner to leave in. HTH. |
My hair would look like a matted mass of muck! |
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Sun May 27, 2007 8:00 am |
| marina wrote: |
| tsjmom wrote: |
| It means "conditioner only" washing. You "wash" with a lightweight conditioner (ie Suave, White Rain) to loosen dirt, then rinse it out. You can then follow with a deeper conditioner to leave in. HTH. |
My hair would look like a matted mass of muck! |
It could indeed depend on your hair type Marina. I have medium thick, very curly hair so it works for me. My hairdresser told me last time that my hair was in the best condition she's seen it in in 8yrs (this after only doing the co washing for < month). What's your hair type Marina? |
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46, curly dk blonde hair, fair, blue eyes, very oily T-zone. HGs: Tazorac .05% gel; Avene/Bioderma s/s (very high spf AND ppd); Cellbone vit Cie 20%; Cellbone Hyperpeptides; IFP 5% bha/10% aha; Obagi Clear; 'curly girl' method (no poo, just co wash) for my 3b curls. |
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Sun May 27, 2007 8:05 am |
I'm with Daniel here (if that's what he was referring to) regarding the conditioner wash.
I have used WEN and love the effects on my hair. It's an odd thing to NOT use a shampoo, habits ya know (I still reached for my glasses every morning for a year after having Lasik surgery).
If I do use a traditional shampoo/conditioner I have been doing something similar he does with coconut oil. I use a lotion bar after my shower before I get out. I always swipe the excess from my hands across my hair (it's cocoa butter based) and have found much more managable hair with less fly aways but not heavy or greasy. |
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Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. ~ Voltaire www.Candessence.com |
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Sun May 27, 2007 8:13 am |
| guapagirl wrote: |
| helenzwl wrote: |
there are great tips!
but you sai Sunscreen: Is very important. Never tan!
why never tan? |
Because sunbathing causes skin damage. Have you not been paying attention helen? |
i think i misunderstand your me!aning
if i wear sunblock, and tan, is is damage my skin? |
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Sun May 27, 2007 8:19 am |
| helenzwl wrote: |
| guapagirl wrote: |
| helenzwl wrote: |
there are great tips!
but you sai Sunscreen: Is very important. Never tan!
why never tan? |
Because sunbathing causes skin damage. Have you not been paying attention helen? |
i think i misunderstand your me!aning
if i wear sunblock, and tan, is is damage my skin? |
I did misunderstand sorry. I take tanning to mean lying out in the sun trying to go brown. Even with broad spectrum sunscreen you do still go a bit brown especially if you live in a sunny place.
There is a discussion here about you can get sun damage even if you don't tan ...which is all too confusing for my small brain |
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