BEAUTY FAVORITES & FAILS | May 2021

It’s time for some beauty favorites and fails – May 2021. All products linked below!
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My name is Shelly and I’m a 46-year-old web geek that jumped off the deep end into the makeup and beauty world. I’ve got normal to dry skin, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage. Cameo appearances by my rescue cats Daffy, Polly, Ziva, & Merlin (RIP 2002-2020).

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[midtownbrownstyle]

I watched a video about how snail mucin is harvested, and it didn’t seem problematic at all. They just let the snails crawl around and collect the slime off the surfaces. They’re just living life.

[Heather_isms]

Who doesn't love glitter?! Annnd it's an SPF, will get it tomorrow. I'm still enjoying the I'm from Rice line, skin care wise. 💜

[laurabates]

Girl were you trying to end the video early @2:51? 😂😂 just kidding!

[guylainevincent]

I just love your new hair cute. It suits you very well.

[simplyme]

I like your videos that minute I click on them and I'm never let down.

[CHRISRTO]

I mix my oils into my moisturizer. I’ll put a glop of moisturizer on my fingers, then put 2 drops of oil onto it and mix together on my fingertips. I’ve been doing it that way for over year. Works great! I use a lighter/drier oil in the morning and a thicker/richer oil at night.

[brynb]

I’m a runner and had horrific calluses along with dry skin. About a year ago I started with kerasol twice a week after shower and then put on socks. After three weeks my feet were healed. My feet are so smooth and sandal worthy this summer. I second the recommendation

[loriengelmann]

Long live the snail!!!! My skin loves snail mucin.

[ambergerhelper]

Sorry not sorry for glitter arms. I totally put it on my chest, too! ✨✨✨
The one I use is actually Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance. I don’t think it smells weird. Check it out the next time if the ingredients work for you. 🤓

[lovemyrainydays]

Doing a major catchup on all things Shelly (and youtube and internet in general) - been out of the loop for like a year thanks to health issues (not covid thankfully), family issues and major unforeseen house renovation issues (thankyou termites... NOT). Anyhoo, been noticing all the foundation day swatching with the Missha BB - oh and I love the new haircut by the way. I finally had to do a major restock of my makeup so did a Yesstyle order (and a Revolution one) and finally bought that Missha BB in shade Holy-snapping-duckspit - it's freaking brilliant!!!! So also is the Revolution Pro Foundation Drops in F4. These 2 are the best I've found in YEARS!!! Shade-wise, finish-wise and performance-wise (and my face is 52 years old, normal bordering on nearly dry, and quite pale with an ultra cool blue-more-than-pink undertone). So impressed!! Also thanks to K-Beauty, I've discovered the joys of grey brow products. I have a couple of pencils and brow gels in grey & grey-brown and the colour is perfect for really dark brows where dark browns are too red and black is too "harsh".

[shelbywest]

I can totally relate to the dry feet and I totally ordered the foot stuff I can’t wait to try it!

[tas]

Thank you :))) I just wanted to say whomever cut your hair or decided on the style hit it out of the park it is SO complimentary ! Cheers!

[astlrclan]

I like to use exfoliating skincare products as a mask for my cuticles. I discovered the idea when I noticed a difference after using the product on my face that my cuticles were improved, too. It is a great way to repurpose a product that might be too strong for your face. Some of the ones I enjoy are the Nip + Fab Glycolic scrub and The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. Another polish remover you might enjoy; Zoya Remove. It comes in a pump and prevents drying. Cuticle oil is a must - 3-5 times daily gives me the best results. I plan on checking out the hand creams you've mentioned.

[heyjenknee]

Who knew I was gonna learn something good and interesting about snails!! It definitely makes sense. :)

Liked your song and your hair looks good!!

[kathyhunter]

I love that sunscreen! I was questioning the amount of glitter but realized I don't give a %&*$. And I'm 44 almost 45 😬

[lorainemcgillivray]

Hi Shelley you just seemed in a good mood in this video lol and that's always nice to see. As to the hand sanitiser - my eczema was freaking out with all the alcohol, so much so my hands were cracked and bleeding. I had to find an alternative and after a bit of research hit on hypochlorus as that alternative - made a huge difference to my skin. Alcohol is maybe one percent more effective and cheaper, but oh dear the difference is massive to the health of my skin. Hypochlorus is antibacterial and yet converts to saline after a couple of minutes on the skin - making it so much less drying than the alcohol. I encourage you (and others) to do your own research and make up your own mind, but I would never go back. Hypochlorus isn't expensive and can be bought in huge containers if needed, but can also be bought in smaller sizes for on the go. It's effective on tons of skin issues eg acne, eczema etc and doesn't cause any harm to the skin.
As far as I'm aware if the snails are unhappy or frightened they produce an acrid secretion (which isn't what they're looking for), so they have to keep them healthy, well fed and happy to be able to collect the secretions needed. I am happy to use it for that reason.
Best wishes.
ps I'm using and enjoying the skinceuticals spf50 mineral liquid tinted/untinted on my face neck and chest. It also has a primer like quality due to the ingredients used and is suitable for my seveerly dry, rosacea and eczema prone skin over a moisturiser. x

[helpfulnatural]

I want to try that Coppertone sunscreen. I recently found a body sunscreen at Ulta from Pacifica called, "Mineral SPF Bronzing Body Butter-Crystal Shimmer". It has a zinc oxide SPF-50 and is a soft beige shade. When I first applied it I couldn't see any sparkles but after the lotion dried down, the crystals were more noticeable, especially in sunlight. Not obvious at all but rather a very subtle effect that's not shimmery. It's quite pretty actually. :) There is a light fragrance that fades over time. Stay safe and have fun in Vegas!! :D

[bmackenzie]

I use the ordinary bha aha red mask on my feet. It has helped keep them so soft since I haven’t been able to get a pedicure. It’s too strong to use on my face so it’s nice for my feet, but I’ll need to try the kerasol you talked about!

[lisadgingersnaps]

Oooo, I have to try that foot cream. Thank you😊

[MsAntigonaki]

I like the hand soaps that are always on sale at home goods.