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Jan 29Liked by Michelle Lee

I have a GIANT bottle of Hibicleans that I had to buy for a pre surgery cleanse, so only used it a handful of times before and after surgery. I got very excited to see it listed, but I don't have body acne. Any one else with suggestions?

Am I the only one who 'remembered' being told that urea was made from urine and was used in lotions because of some magical properties I can no longer remember? And was always grossed out to see it mentioned? I just Googled and it appears to not be true, lol.

My underrated gems:Tweezerman Point Tweezer. Everyone talks about the Slant, but I like both. Garner Micellar Water, the best makeup remover. Get the giant bottle, it lasts forever.

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YES! I weirdly think I remember hearing that about urea too. And those Tweezerman slant tweezers are the absolute best in the world.

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My friend recommended it to me for stinky feet or underarms!

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Jan 31Liked by Michelle Lee

Has anyone tried the Jones Road miracle balms? I can’t escape their ads and I’m intrigued.

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I have. They're really pretty. They're VERY subtle...so they definitely won't impart a lot of color like, say, a cream blush. But they give skin a pretty glow

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Agree, but also kind of sticky. So pull your hair back until it’s fully melted in.

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Jan 31Liked by Michelle Lee

Aquaphor minis: keeps my nostrils from

getting raw/red in winter. I always lube up my nose on planes & think it keeps germs out. Crackpot theory, I know. But I’m a believer:)

Paya Hair & Nail gummies: cured my post COVID hair loss. They taste amazing too. Like a yummy little cherry treat.

ISDIN nail serum in brush form: a Godsend for peeling, weak or brittle nails. Fixed my scurvy looking gross nails within two weeks. Will never not have it on hand.

Le Prunier oil, serum and lotion: $$$$ but worth it. So yummy and healing for dry skin.

Cicablast: amazing for irritated or post-laser skin. So soothing & v reasonably priced.

Love this thread!

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ooh so many good ones. thanks for sharing!

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Yeah I have two underrated gems. My skincare gym is Sunday Riley’s Ceramic slip Cleanser. I gets the oil out of your pores and makes your skin look smooth and pore less, without drying out skin and effective enough to remove makeup, and sunscreen without having to double cleanser and removes eye makeup without burning your eyes. LOVE! In makeup may gem is Bobbi Brown’s Skin Color Corrector Stick. It covers corrects darkness yet gives natural skin color coverage like a concealer. Creamy, blend able and perfect for no makeup days when you don’t want to look tired.

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oooh good ones. thx! I have the slip cleanser at home but am still finishing my current cle de peau cleanser. Will try the Slip one next now after your reco!

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Jan 28Liked by Michelle Lee

My OB gave me the Hibiclens Antiseptic Foam to wash night and morning before my C-section! Love that it has other uses too!

The urea is interesting. I'll read up more about it.

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