Chronically Pretty

Semi-Pro Sick Girl/Amateur in BeautyLand. Grooming, beauty, & self-care advice for people with chronic illness, sensitive skin, sensitive consciences.

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Please note: Tags or mentions of a company/product do not equal endorsement. Opinions my own; I receive no compensation or free products.

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I mean, one: you get to engage in some #mementomori practice, & two: you can use color + creativity to push back against the grimness. (2/2)

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P.S. There's nothing wrong w/ intentionally doing your makeup to look a little dead, as long as you're glam about it. (1/2)

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Somber little office creature. Felt @grav3yardgirl-inspired today: wearing mostly #swampqueen makeup by @tartecosmetics. Easy on skin + fun.

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P.P.S. With #chronicpain or #CFS, tiny, lightweight samples often equal makeup that isn't so hard to apply/carry with you.

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P.S. Especially if you can't get out much or have sensitive skin/allergies/etc., makeup/skincare/haircare samples are low-risk, low-cost. 💖

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I love beauty subscriptions. Currently playing w/: @ipsy, @birchbox, & #SephoraPLAY. Each $10/mo, great way to sample & discover products.

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LT: Eyeliner tip borrowed from @ipsy, adapted for my desk. Shadow: #mPrincess pressed mineral shadow in Chestnut, also courtesy of #Ipsy.

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+and you've got smooth, quick-drying eyeliner and a tiny art break, too! #youarethecanvas #makeupbreak #artbreak

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Lunch break? You mean eyeliner time. Wet a purse-sized liner brush w/ water or fixing spray, dip into favorite medium-dark shimmery shadow+

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True Confession: Nail polish & coloring books don't play well together. You'll still need regular art supplies for stuff like that. ;)

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Either way, we've been collecting an array of polishes that make our childhood's coveted Crayola 64 boxes look underachieving in range.

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I'm crap at painting my nails: fine motor control, waiting between coats, holding still. Whereas my girl does nail art that can astonish me.

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Julep has a line of good, simple skincare I get lots of use out of, & their limited edition, seasonal nail colors & finishes are really fun.

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I *am* a subscriber to @JulepBeauty, & have been for about two years. My best girl & I share an account.

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For the last tweets, I chose references I could find easily. I've not used Think Dirty, Indie Lee, or Paula's Choice ever (as of this post).

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Paula "The Cosmetic Cop" Begoun's line, @PaulasChoice, also has a beauty ingredients reference page w/ ratings: https://t.co/3nyceff4PE

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Think Dirty seems pretty transparent about their funding, too. For a run-down on the app & income streams, check: https://t.co/hCzyU9pTmY

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The beauty industry isn't as well-regulated as I could wish. The @thinkdirty app will rate products/ingredients based on potential harm.

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For a more in-depth look at questionable chemicals, I use this as a starting point for further research: https://t.co/YBvwfoNktw