Today, I finally treated myself and bought my first moisturizer. The woman at Sephora promised it would "retexturize my face." If by "retexturize" she meant, "make it feel like a rubber balloon," then she was right on the money. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I looked at my face to see if my new age-defying lotion was working. My skin does look younger, it's covered in pimples like a teenager's. FML
Today, I bought a new, expensive face moisturizer. However, it smells like poop. I paid $20 dollars to make my face smell like shit. FML
Today, I realized that the tingly feeling on my face when I put a new combination of acne wash, acne medication, and my usual moisturizer on was not, in fact, "it working." It was slowly peeling away the top layer of skin. I look and feel sunburned. I also still have acne and oily skin. FML
Today, I followed an acne treatment. It was only after I'd finished the treatment that I read the bottom line, stating "Do not scrub your face". I only had one pimple to start with, now it looks like I sandpapered my face. FML
Today, I discovered that my "life-changing" skincare routine wasn’t working because I’d been using conditioner instead of moisturizer for two weeks. My skin is greasy, and I smell like coconuts. FML
Today, I was grumbling about how they apparently changed the recipe of my favorite lotion and made it all weird and sticky, when I realized that, no, what they actually did was design a bottle of shower cream that looks almost exactly LIKE that of my favorite lotion. FML
Today, I was helping a women that was looking for skin care products. She kept commenting on the look and "texture" of my skin in a very creepy and almost hungry fashion. I'm afraid that she wants to skin me. FML
Today, I thought I could make my own skincare products from scratch, but I ended up with a weird, greasy concoction, which left a red mark on my hands. It's been two hours and the mark is still there, despite several washes. FML
Today, I had a lady come up to me in a store just to tell me how bad my acne was and what remedies I should use. I got so embarrassed, all I could say was, "OK" and, "Thank you" until she left me alone. FML
Today, and for the past few days, my skin has been all blotchy and messed up so I tried a new face mask that was supposed to peel off easily. It ended up sticking to my skin like glue. I spent hours in front of the mirror trying to peel it off, one painful sliver at a time. FML
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nodeathtoall 19
Next time ask for a demonstration
BlackHawkSavior 28
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AmberNowaki 21
Always test out a skin product on a small portion of your hand first to see if you have any negative reactions.
pandemonium307 10
my hands are way less sensitive than my face. if I test something on my hands it may not react but then I put it on my face and neck and it does....
grtfuldeadlovr 27
A widely popular makeup store.
TweetAnne 13
Just a few tips when shopping at Sephora. When trying out something new always ask for a sample. You can either ask one of the store associate for a recommendation or search up a few options online and ask for them in store. If you buy something without trying you can always return it for a full refund. A great thing about Sephora that I enjoy are their favorites kits. They tend to have multiple products at a great price. It's a good way to try out new stuff without committing to the full size.
RageWolf16 31
Order online where you can read reviews?? It's not rocket science it's just like any other product
moo77_fml 20
Time to ask for a refund
momac86 17
Always test a small area of skin first next time
gotta_respond 10
I have a lot of issues with most moisturizers. The best one I've found is the "Yes to" brand.... I like "Yes to carrots" "Yes to cucumbers" and "Yes to blueberries". I don't usually go for "natural" or "organic" products... but this one is just plain good.
hbs11476 9
Why spend tons of money at Sephora? Go to your local drugstore and get a bottle of Oil of Olay Moisturizer for sensitive skin. I've been using it for years and no one believes I just turned 40! I frequently get told I look like I'm still in my 20's.
PrincessZelda_HR 22
Well, that is a different texture
__coralbell 15
The good thing about Sephora is that you can sample any product before you buy it, I would suggest sampling different moisturizers before hand and seeing which one works best for your skin type. That way you don't waste a ton of money on a product that doesn't work for you :)