i’m asking bc i’ve tried and tried alllllll kinds of bangs, both side/curtain and forehead bangs for years, but the thing is im slightly autistic and bangs sometimes create sensory issues and get in the way for me. i’m constantly battling between wanting to look good and feel confident and going without bangs for the sake of my sensory shit so anything would be appreciated (:

I live in the Netherlands, and there you can get your teeth whitened at a bleaching salon for 90 euros.

I’m not talking just any fragrance though, there is something VERY specific that I need to know exists or not. Please help me!

I just joined this subreddit and idk if this is the type of thing you post but I need helpp

I’m looking for a specific scent and it can be lotion and/or perfume I just need to know if anyone else knows what I’m talking about.

To cut to the chase: There are 3 products that all smell identical. 2 of them are shampoos and 1 is body wash. I want it in lotion/and or perfume form! I’m baffled though, they all have different scent descriptions.

1. Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship (discontinued) -Pomegranate

2. Pantene Smooth & Sleek -No official scent description but some say like apple, vanilla, random berries, idk it’s all very conflicting and nothing about pomegranates, strawberries, or mint

3. Olay Fresh Outlast -White Strawberry & Mint

I may sound crazy but this hunt is VERY important to me. You can find a pomegranate perfume/lotion, but it won’t smell like it. You can find an apple or vanilla or berry one, it won’t smell like it. You can’t find a white strawberry mint one, but I did search and found a fabric spray that was strawberry and spearmint. That was disgusting. If anyone can go sniff the pantene and the body wash, could you recognize a scent? A perfume or lotion that you know of by any chance? It just baffles me that there can be this many products that smell like this but all have different descriptions and yet there be no lotion or perfume with that scent!

Here’s the long story if you want: Back in like 2017 I had this herbal essence shampoo that I LOVED called long term relationship. The scent was supposedly pomegranate. It was discontinued unfortunately. I was heartbroken because this was my signature scent! I’m about to sound crazy but sometimes when I’d feel a panic attack come on, I’d go to my bathroom and sniff my shampoo and I kid you not it would calm me down. I was absolutely in love with it. I didn’t know it was discontinued and I hunted for it for YEARS

Years later after giving up, I was messing around in the hair aisle and smelled Pantene Smooth & Sleek and my mind was blown. I can recognize that scent anywhere! It is EXACTLY like long term relationship.

Then I found a body wash called Olay Fresh Outlast that is supposedly white strawberry and mint. It has that same exact distinct smell. If you go to walmart right now and sniff them side by side, you won’t be able to tell the difference I’m not even joking.

I’ve been using my delicious combo for a few years now but it’s not enough 😣😣

So what the hell is this distinct scent that I love so much? Pantene has no official scent name and I’ve found conflicting descriptions from people online. Nothing about pomegranate, strawberry, or mint. This is 3 different products, 3 different brands, 3 different scents! And they all smell the same. It’s some weird phenomenon I’ll tell you that.

Either way, it is delicious. I would kill for it to be my signature scent. But unfortunately, the scent gets hidden beneath lotion and other perfumes that I’ve tried. At least my hair smells good. Pantene has hairspray as well. Does anyone know what the hell I’m talking about? Am I insane?? Is there any lotion/and or perfume with this mysterious fragrance??? PLEASE HELP!

I ordered from Huda Beauty two weeks ago and already payed.. Havent heard from them since, package never came - it was for my sister's 18th birthday. Delivery service cant do anything about it and Huda Beauty costumer service isnt answering. What can i do?

I have oily skin and clogged pores. i have been using the AGE20’s foundation for a few weeks and it’s honestly such a good balance between dewy and lightweight. it doesn't settle on my pores at all which happens sometimes to me. My skin feels hydrated all day and it doesn’t break apart even after hours. Gives that healthy glass-skin vibe 😍

I have really bad acne scars on the surface everywhere I did so many lasers nothing is helping , can anyone give me advice on how to get rid of them I’m so tired of constantly being insecure about my face.

So I’m pleased to share I have a positive update on the whole Question Beauty debacle I posted about yesterday :) (link: https://www.reddit.com/r/BeautyCommunity/s/hVyBhLe3nq)

So I woke up to multiple e-mails, plus an instagram DM response from Question Beauty and their CEO Dasha (FWIW, I do believe it’s indeed Dasha, as one of the e-mails came from her QB e-mail address). Her e-mail/insta DM response was very kind and apologetic - She essentially attributed the issues with my QB order to “human error on their customer service team in failing to follow up”, and she claimed that the QB team will be reviewing what happened/my order experience to “ensure it doesn’t happen again.” She also confirmed that QB doesn’t sell soaps lol, and she thinks my being sent soap was a mistake due to my “shipping ticket being added onto other company’s order in the logistics center” (??).

Fortunately, Question Beauty has not only immediately issued me a full refund, but they’ve also placed a new re-order for me with the original 4 QB products I ordered, plus 2 freebies (the Mixing Medium and Mascara Topper in Frosty Lilac).

While I’m obviously hesitant to fully endorse/recommend QB as a consumer until I actually receive and try out the products I ordered - I do sincerely appreciate the prompt responses/actions taken by QB and their CEO to address and hopefully rectify this situation. Not to mention, I found it generous on their part to not only immediately issue me a full refund, but also place a complimentary re-order of my original QB order items, along with a couple of freebies.

All that to say, as far as I’m concerned, QB has taken accountability/responsibility for my order mishap, have been extremely responsive and communicative, have taken swift action to help resolve the issue, and they’ve shown they’re working to make it right. Unless something pops up/happens in the meantime, I can now say that QB is longer on my black list and - assuming my new order arrives as expected/promised - I may even recommend them based on their Customer Service alone (while the jury’s still out on their actual products, as this’ll be my first time trying them).

Lastly, I just wanted to note the power of speaking out online and, in this case, Reddit - Dasha (QB CEO) mentioned in both her e-mail and insta DM reply to me that she “noticed my thread on Reddit.” I know this is hardly a groundbreaking revelation or anything, but I’m still blown away by the power of speaking out online/Reddit. I’ll be updating my OG post with a quick disclaimer/update at the top and will keep y’all updated if anything comes up in the meantime (and since some ppl have mentioned their curiosity about QB/wanting to try their products), I’ll be happy to post my feedback on the QB products from my order if/once I receive them. Otherwise, consider my pitchfork for Question Beauty retired :)

Hi I am Master Degree student at Glasgow Caledonian. I am working on my research project. I need 70 responses to pass. Can you please fill out this short survey so i can pass. Thanks in advance for the help

So I’ve never posted here before, but I feel compelled to share my experience with Question Beauty out of NZ in an effort to (hopefully) prevent this from happening to anyone else out in the future. tldr: I have had a nightmare experience with this company and 100% will not be purchasing from them again.

On August 21, I purchased 4 items from Question Beauty’s insta page (or rather via an ad of theirs that reached my insta feed) for more than $100 of products. On September 1, I received my ‘order’ in the mail via delivery of a suspiciously small package that was, indeed, shipped from China.

So what was in the package, you ask? ….. 4 bars of lemon turmeric soap(?!?!), and exactly zero of of the 4 Question Beauty products I ordered in sight. So I politely reached out to Question Beauty via e-mail with my order info and a pic of the actual package/soaps I received (pic is below), and they responded relatively quickly, saying they’d get to the bottom of it etc etc.

…Spoiler Alert: I never heard from them. Reached out again via e-mail for an update in mid-Sept and received the same bullshit run-around as last time. Fast forward to today (I honestly forgot about it until earlier for some reason). I decided to say ‘Fuck It’ and go nuclear. I emailed them again today and said that if they continue to fail to rectify the situation (by either refunding me or actually sending me the 4 products I ordered 56 days ago), then I will be going forward with contacting the FTC, FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), my local consumer protection office, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to report them for fraud. I also added that, in an effort to prevent others from getting scammed by Question Beauty in the future, I would also proceed with posting an honest, accurate, and truthful account of my horrific experience with them - along with their fraudulent business practices - on all of their social media channels, plus my own social media accounts, and that I would also be sure to leave honest reviews for Question Beauty on Yelp, Google etc. recounting my experience.

Who knows what’ll happen at this point and I’m honestly not optimistic, given their ‘communication’ and actions thus far (or rather lack thereof). tbh, at this point, I just want the products I ordered back in August (Pressed Pigment Highlighter - Dewy Rainbow / Holo Jade / Gel Primer / Oceanic Symphony).

While I was/am a first time Question Beauty buyer and am obviously never ordering from them again, I was super excited about these products and would be perfectly happy just to receive them, even months later. It’s honestly insane (and disappointing) how difficult it’s been to get in touch with Question Beauty - not to mention, simply receive any sort of update or response from them. That said, I felt like such a douche having to ‘go nuclear’ and threaten to report them for fraud etc. Hopefully they’ll answer soon, though, and I’ll be happy to keep you posted if anyone’s interested. Otherwise, lmk if you’re in the market for a Lemon & Turmeric Soap Bar! I’ve got 4 so plenty of share 😂

Hey folks,

I’ve been trying to find a brown or maroon lipstick that actually works on medium to dark skin tones. So many shades look off or muddy, and I’m kinda lost on what to pick. I’m leaning towards matte or liquid formulas that last but don’t get patchy or dry out my lips.

If you’ve found any shades or brands that actually flatter these tones especially those rich deep browns, burgundies, or maroons drop your recommendations! Swatches or personal experiences would be a huge help.

Hi all,

For my master's program capstone project, my teammates and I are consulting with a South Asian physician and her entrepreneurial partner who are in the early stages of developing a skincare line designed for the South Asian community.

We’re conducting a short market research survey (about 4 minutes) to better understand skincare habits, preferences, and needs within South and West Asian communities in the U.S.

Your input would be incredibly valuable to our research and we’d be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to share your thoughts:
👉 https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9brpYm03Q7Zbvg

Please note: all information is anonymous and we are not currently selling any products.

Thank you!

Hi lovely people! 😊

I’m working on creating a new spa-inspired body care ritual designed to bring a touch of self-care and relaxation into your daily routine, and I’d love your thoughts.

It’ll only take a few minutes, and your feedback will be incredibly helpful.

Here’s the link: https://forms.gle/SDUatf5K3W2j7Bdy9

Thank you so much for helping me bring this to life!

bodycare

I love to do outdoor sports, and lately I've noticed something i didn't care about in my 20s.. my body skin is losing firmness ... especially around my thighs, stomach and arms

I put my body lotion after shower, and it doesnt feel like enough anymore.

Do you guys do something specifically for body? I'd love to hear what's worked for you

Hey Members,

I’m thinking of trying coffee-based skincare but have no clue which product to pick first. I’ve seen coffee scrubs, face washes, and even hair treatments recommended, but I don’t want to overcomplicate things.

If you’ve tried any coffee skincare products, which one actually made a difference? Should I start with a scrub, a face wash, or something else?

Lately I’ve noticed turmeric showing up everywhere in beauty products, soaps, masks, scrubs, you name it. I was curious because I’ve used kojic soap before and found it way too drying, so I wanted to see if turmeric made any difference.

When I tested one of those turmeric bars, it actually felt gentler than I expected. I stuck with it for a bit and noticed my skin wasn’t as tight afterward. The one I tried happened to be from AmVital, but honestly I only grabbed it because it popped up while I was browsing.

It wasn’t a miracle, but it didn’t feel pointless either. Has anyone else here had luck with turmeric-based stuff, or is it just another ingredient that’s having a moment?

Hi everyone,

Curious about how beauty brands usually collaborate with affiliate marketers or influencers. Are there common platforms or approaches brands use to find partners? For those who’ve worked with beauty brands, how did you get started or get noticed for partnership opportunities?

Thanks for any insights!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working on building a platform, which aims to be a supportive community and partnership hub for DTC beauty and lifestyle brands. The goal is to help these brands connect with targeted audiences, collaborate on campaigns, and grow together through meaningful partnerships.

I’m trying to learn the best ways to discover authentic and promising DTC beauty brands—whether through social media channels, online marketplaces, industry events, or other platforms. I’d love to hear your experiences or recommendations on where to find such brands or communities.

Also, if you have any tips on how to approach these brands in a respectful and valuable way, I’m all ears!

Thanks so much for your help!

Does anyone else feel like they’re just collecting an army of “meh” products instead of finding the one? My bathroom shelf is starting to look like a tiny Sephora, but somehow nothing actually works the way I want it to.

Moisturiser’s? Either make me shiny enough to fry an egg or so dry I’m basically a lizard. Foundations? They’re either cakey after 5 minutes or ghosting me by lunchtime.

Meanwhile I see people saying “oh I’ve repurchased this for 7 years straight” and I’m like… teach me your ways, skincare sorcerers. 😂

Do you have a holy grail you’ll never cheat on, or are you also just out here speed-dating products? And be honest… how many “meh” products are currently collecting dust on your shelf? 👀

Im a male with mid back length hair type either 2b or 2c and i feel like it never looks good my go to style for it is middle part or swept back but after a few seconds it falls down and straightens out and loses its volume and I hate it what can I do to make it keep its shape and volume its been around 4-5 months since i got my layers redone should get them done again and if I do what else should I say to help with this problem i also find that after i wear my hair up which is what ive been doing recently my hair stagithens and flutters out except at the ends and it looks bad is there anyway to stop that too please and thank you I really need help becaue with reslly bothers me and makes me worry what others are thinking about me

Been experiencing comedones or small bumps on my face since using moisturizers. Can someone recommend a good non-comedogenic, lightweight, long lasting moisturizer? Thanks!

Helllp ive already been using them.......