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Mabsy
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 5:29 am  |
So I noticed that there has been quite a few acronyms that we have created on this forum and some new (or returning) members are having a hard time figuring them out. I'm planning on putting up an announcement with just a list of common acronyms that people can refer to. I mean things like OCM for example, but also other common acronyms that we might be using here. We did have a semi-list ages ago but it might be best kept to an announcement rather than a thread as before.
If you think this would help and you think of an acronym that deserves a mention, then could you please post it here and I will compile it into a list at the end of the week. I'll then update the list as new acronyms pop up over time. |
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:34 am |
Here's a few I can think of:
CSRX = Cellularskinrx
MB = Mario Badescu
SS = Sunscreen
TM = Tinted moisturizer
OTC = Over the counter
ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar
PC = Paula's Choice
AHA = Alpha Hydroxy Acid
BHA = Beta Hydroxy Acid
BP = Benzoyl Peroxide |
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:14 am |
I didn't even know over half of these myself  |
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oily/acne prone - acne scars on chin area/Large Pores in winter. Oily in Summer. Fair, nuetral/cool complexion, burn easily. Early 20s |
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:18 am |
ADCE -AlphaDerma CE
IMO - in my opinion
IMHO - in my honest opinion |
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46 yrs old, I live at the beach and love being out in the sun. |
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:20 am |
Can't think of many. 
MMU = Mineral Make-up
JI = Jane Iredale
BE = Bare Escentuals
MUA = Make-up Alley |
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Pale, freckles, oily/combination, dehydrated. Hormonal break-outs. 30s, some fine lines appearing around the eyes. |
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:50 am |
I've been too shy to ask what IMO is....  
thanx Chrissie  |
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Location: Denmark. Me = 32, think I'm combo without oiliness + sometimes sensitive. Have noticed that skin doesn't heal as quickly anymore and I've developed fine lines around my eyes... Hormonal breakouts which are sometimes cystic. PCOS |
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:02 am |
JB - Janson Beckett
ROFL - Rolling on floor laughing |
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normal to dry skin, slightly sensitive, early 40s |
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:19 am |
| Ruth wrote: |
I've been too shy to ask what IMO is....
thanx Chrissie |
In My Opinion  |
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:19 am |
| Ruth wrote: |
I've been too shy to ask what IMO is....
thanx Chrissie |
IMO is different from IMHO...
when I first see IMHO I always laugh because the kid in me thinks it stands for "I'm a Ho"!!!  |
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46 yrs old, I live at the beach and love being out in the sun. |
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:09 pm |
| what is "DMAE"? |
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Moderately fair, dry, prone to break outs on chin, sun damage, 30s. |
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:51 pm |
OCM = Oil cleansing method
Lots of people seem to ask about this one. |
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Normal but occasional breakouts. Prefer natural products. Late (very late) 20s. |
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Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:39 pm |
| I've always guessed that "DH" means "dear husband." Does it? |
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36, skin in a "new" phase? Oil/break-out free but now having bouts of sensitivity and surface dehydration. |
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Tue Jan 17, 2006 2:33 am |
| This was an excellent idea. I have finally found out what some of the shortcuts now mean. |
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Skin: Over 60, ex combination now sensitive, Cellcosmet |
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Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:09 am |
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| when I first see IMHO I always laugh because the kid in me thinks it stands for "I'm a Ho"!!! |
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Location: Denmark. Me = 32, think I'm combo without oiliness + sometimes sensitive. Have noticed that skin doesn't heal as quickly anymore and I've developed fine lines around my eyes... Hormonal breakouts which are sometimes cystic. PCOS |
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Mabsy
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Tue Jan 17, 2006 4:38 am |
Thanks for your input so far and keep them coming please. I will compile this on the weekend and then we'll just keep updating...
LandB - I'm pretty sure DH stands for Dear Husband. |
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Tue Jan 17, 2006 5:59 am |
| Mabsy wrote: |
| LandB - I'm pretty sure DH stands for Dear Husband. |
That's a relief! I've replied to a couple of posts assuming "DH" was "dear husband" and I always held my breath that I wasn't missing the whole context of the message! |
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36, skin in a "new" phase? Oil/break-out free but now having bouts of sensitivity and surface dehydration. |
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Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:49 am |
| Shelley01 wrote: |
| what is "DMAE"? |
It is Dimethylaminoethenol (sp)
In supplement form it helps aid in memory among other things. As a cosmetic cream, makers are claiming "lifting" affects. Dr. NV Perricone is a big proponent of this ingredient. He adds it to his creams and also sells DMAE supplements.
Acronymn to add:
HTH (Hope this helps)  |
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Early 40's, normal/dry, Oily T zone (summer) fine lines, hyperpigmentation |
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Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:52 am |
| LandB wrote: |
| Mabsy wrote: |
| LandB - I'm pretty sure DH stands for Dear Husband. |
That's a relief! I've replied to a couple of posts assuming "DH" was "dear husband" and I always held my breath that I wasn't missing the whole context of the message! |
Could also mean 'darn husband' depending on the context. |
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V2J 6P7 |
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Tue Jan 17, 2006 5:29 pm |
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| Could also mean 'darn husband' depending on the context. |
Quite true! That deserves an "LMAO" ("laughing my _ _ _ off") or "LOL" ("laughing out loud")! |
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36, skin in a "new" phase? Oil/break-out free but now having bouts of sensitivity and surface dehydration. |
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Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:16 am |
EVOO = extra virgin olive oil
ETA = edited to add (I had to ask Mabsy about that one myself!)
DHCC = Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream
SO = significant other
EOs = Essential oils
TTO = Tea Tree Oil
PLMK = please let me know
TIA = thanks in advance
PM = private message
I know there are tons more but I’m drawing a blank this early in the morning! |
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Über-oily,semi-sensitive, warm/fair-skinned redhead, 38...Will swap/shop for members outside U.S. and/or make homemade skincare products upon demand-PM me for details. |
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Wed Jan 18, 2006 8:04 am |
forgive me if any of these are a repeat:
PSF = Pure Skin Formulations
TPF = the Personal Formulators
JI = Jane Iredale
MVPRM = Dermalogica’s Multi-Vitamin Power Recovery Mask
MF = Max Factor cosmetics
MK = Mary Kay cosmetics
WTH = what the... (rhymes with “duck”) |
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Über-oily,semi-sensitive, warm/fair-skinned redhead, 38...Will swap/shop for members outside U.S. and/or make homemade skincare products upon demand-PM me for details. |
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Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:43 pm |
PTR = Peter Thomas Roth
DIY = Do it yourself
HA = hyaluronic acid
HG = holy grail
HTH = hope this helps
YMMV = your mileage may vary
BTW = by the way
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion is the way I've always understood it, but some people say it means Honest and some say it means Humble. So it probably stands for both.
DH, DD, DS = Dear (or darling, or whatever other 'd' word) Husband, Daughter, Son |
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Thu Jan 19, 2006 5:01 am |
| YLBB = your lips but better (may substitute second letter to represent whatever subject you are discussing, for example YNBB = your nails but better). |
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Über-oily,semi-sensitive, warm/fair-skinned redhead, 38...Will swap/shop for members outside U.S. and/or make homemade skincare products upon demand-PM me for details. |
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Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:14 am |
| O/T = off topic, which I've been known to go! |
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Über-oily,semi-sensitive, warm/fair-skinned redhead, 38...Will swap/shop for members outside U.S. and/or make homemade skincare products upon demand-PM me for details. |
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Mabsy
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Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:19 am |
| Thank you - this is a gold mine of acronyms! |
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45, NW20, combination skin |
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