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Quality in skincare

12th Sep 2024

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With a variety of skincare products on the market and a rise in 'dupes', how does everyone decide which ones are high quality? What are the signs of 'High Quality' when shopping for skincare?...

Cosmetics - High End v “Drugstore”

23rd Nov 2023

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Do you really think it is worth paying premium prices for high-end skincare and makeup products or are you happy enough to purchase from pharmacies/supermarkets or dedicated shops (Lush, Body Shop...

Hair care

11th Sep 2023

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What is your hair care routine? And how does it help your hair?

SHEIN

9th Aug 2023

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What are your thoughts on the brand ‘SHEIN’? It is very controversial atm and would love to hear your thoughts!

Vegan products

4th May 2023

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Vegan cosmetics are those without animal origin components in the formula and cruelty-free. Do you use vegan cosmetics and which ones are best for you?

Favourite lipstick

14th Apr 2023

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What is the best lipstick to minimise transfer?

Do you feel overwhelmed with soooo many options in market?

15th Mar 2023

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Do you feel overwhelmed with soooo many options in market when you are searching for an item?

Temporary hair colour

29th Oct 2022

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My daughter is turning 16 this December. She wants to colour her hair with non bleaching hair colour. She says it is safe but I am unsure about it, I am scared she will damage her hair😳. Please...

Fast Fashion

14th Sep 2022

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How does everyone feel about the rise of fast fashion? With rising cost of living, how does one buy anything other than fast fashion?

Teeth whitening

5th Jun 2022

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What are your thoughts on teeth whitening ? I whiten mine a couple of times a year with a product a dentist gives me . Amazing results . Does any one else whiten their teeth ?

Mature womens beauty tips

3rd Jun 2022

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Do not put glossy eyeshadow anywhere but just on your eyelid,otherwise it highlights wrinkles. Wear a darkish lipstick,it will make your teeth look wither.

What hairstyles are in for women at the moment?

6th Apr 2022

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I've had the same hairstyle for 10 years and need a change up.

beauty products

26th Jan 2022

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What is the brand of your favorite beauty product?

Beauty

25th Jun 2021

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What is beauty? If I consider something to be beautiful, it may not guarantee that you will find it to be the same, but is there a deeper beauty that everyone can agree upon, or a form that is...

Buying second-hand products

2nd Jun 2021

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Do you buy second-hand products? When and why is it good to buy things second-hand? Do you shop for it or is it usually an impulse? What type of things do you buy/shop second-hand? What type of...

Pimple Patches

25th Apr 2021

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WOW! Has anyone tried those silicon sticky patches that you can wear on your face while you sleep? Seriously, I have been using these religiously every night now for around 6 weeks . My chest...

The rise of skin care and hyaluronic acid

5th Feb 2021

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Do you think creams containing hyaluronic acid in the formulas work more on the skin?

Black Friday Sales in Australia

2nd Dec 2020

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Data from Australia Post has confirmed trends felt by many retailers, with Cyber Week events growing 31.6 per cent year over year and merged with the traditional holiday peak period, bringing...

Where to buy summer dresses?

20th Apr 2019

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I usually shop the clothing from local shops, but currently due to busy schedule thinking about online shopping. I don’t have an idea of any good women’s clothing stores; someone referred me to use...

Facials

19th Jun 2016

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What is the difference between a facial and microdermabrasion? Are they the same? If not, which is better and what do they do? Also, what is best for clogged pores or pimples?

Op Shops

12th Dec 2014

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Op shops have traditionally been run by charitable and church organisations. Some like Salvos and Red Cross, have gone upmarket, whilst Goodwill and Vinnies still look homely. 1) Which image of...

Why is everyone so concerned about beauty?

17th Mar 2013

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why is everyone so concerned about beauty? why look like other people when you can look yourself?

Eyelash Extension Reccomendations

12th Dec 2012

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I am just wondering what everyone take is on eyelash extensions, what brands you like and where you go?

Should havaiana replace the word thong?

31st Oct 2012

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I recently heard Havaianas are trying to get the word into the dictionary as being a generic term for thongs... What do you think about this?

Would you go under the knife in the name of beauty?

31st Oct 2012

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New research has recently revealed that 1 in 5 women in Seoul have had plastic surgery. Would you or have you been under the knife in the name of beauty?

Pressures to wear make-up

5th Oct 2012

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I hate wearing make up. Is this unusual? It annoys me that men can go around without it and be normal when if a woman does she's often considered under-dressed! I think women should be allowed...

What's your favourite style?

28th Sep 2012

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what outfit or style that you prefer and why?

Do you think clothes are important?

22nd Sep 2012

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Do you agree are clothes important?

New Fashion Trends

14th Sep 2012

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What new fashion trends are you ladies going to be trying ? I'm thinking heaps of crazy prints, leather jackets and bright tights. Perfect for Spring!! Also chunky jewellery and bangles. xxx

Hair Treatment

2nd Apr 2012

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hi im 23 and during my teens ive been dyeing and bleaching my hair, until now its all dry and frizzy. just want to ask out there is there any good hair treatment that i could try .

Moisturiser

2nd Mar 2012

55 Comments

Are expensive Moisturiser better? What brand do you use? How much do you pay for your Moisturiser? Do you change brand? If yes, how often?

Hair colour

2nd Mar 2012

41 Comments

Are hair colour products safe?

Stretch marks

5th Dec 2011

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Dear all I have two children who are 8 and 6 and alas I did not use cocoa butter or any other moisturiser and now paying the price..Can anyone give me some solutions to stretch marks years after...

Wrinkles!

4th Dec 2011

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Yes I have them and after looking at myself closely this morning I was wondering if wrinkles were something others think about! I have lights in my bathroom that would be suitable in a dressing...

False Eyelashes

30th Oct 2011

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Hiya Everyone, Just wondering if anyone has their own favourite falsh eyelash glue? Am using a couple of different one's,. Just thought you may know of something better! Cheers,

Wedding

28th Oct 2011

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I need some advice my grandson is getting married next winter and I wondered if black and white was a suitable outfit for a wedding.

Face Wash

26th Sep 2011

51 Comments

At the moment I'm using Trilogy, but wanting to know what other good brands are out there for a good face wash, tone & moisturiser?

Do you wear perfume

29th Aug 2011

184 Comments

I don't like the strong perfume's some people wear because I get really bad headaches.

Herbal skincare

25th Jun 2011

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A significant trend is noticed, where many teenagers and mature women alike are returning to the kitchen-cupboard and herbal ingredients for skincare. So no fear of parabens or any allergy causing...

What about the BIG, BIGGER and BIGGEST sizes

14th Feb 2011

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I am a BBB size and want to make a BBB complaint. Why are there very few,if any clothes, fashions for us? I am from NZ and am a superannuate so money is a BIG deal. Why are the BBB's not taken...

Facial hair removal for woman

15th Dec 2010

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can any one tell me what is the best product to use for facial hair.some thing that won,t let the hair grow back so fast

The OTHER FORGOTTEN: Fashion frustrations of the disabled

16th Nov 2010

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We find it very hard to find suitable clothing for my paraplegic daughter and when we do there is usually no wheelchair sized fitting room. She has to have any fashionable clothes specially made to...

Foundation for mature skin?

4th Oct 2010

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I am rather confused with all the foundations available and the extremely differing prices. Do you really get what you pay for? Does anyone have any ideas on what foundations are best for aging...

keeping skin as healthy and clean as possible not that hard anymore

27th Aug 2010

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By using Clear and Clean foam everyday you can have healthy and soft as babies skin. This product is only used for your face and i use it everyday and it's been just over a month now that i have...

Styled Fashion Swimwear

18th Jun 2010

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Do women in Australia really care what they look like in swimwear? Do they really go out and try to find the right suit? What is a paying rate for a range of suites that fit well, look great and do...