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Title: Swimsuits
Post by: trista_lynn on December 06, 2006, 08:45:07 AM
Post by: trista_lynn on December 06, 2006, 08:45:07 AM
hello sisters... how are things. since i have started on my transition over 6 months ago i havent had the time until now to do my favorite activity/workout... swimming (Im a fish out of water ;D lol). whats your techniques to passing at a public swimming pool?
Title: Re: Swimsuits
Post by: Melissa on December 06, 2006, 11:00:42 AM
Post by: Melissa on December 06, 2006, 11:00:42 AM
Make sure you're well tucked and can pass with wet hair. If you don't pass without makeup, use the waterproof variety, although it is tough to clean off. Your voice also has to be well developed. Natural breast development and facial hair removal helps a lot too.
Melissa
Melissa
Title: Re: Swimsuits
Post by: Nikki_W on January 02, 2007, 05:46:34 PM
Post by: Nikki_W on January 02, 2007, 05:46:34 PM
Quote from: Melissa on December 06, 2006, 11:00:42 AM
If you don't pass without makeup, use the waterproof variety, although it is tough to clean off.
Any recommendations on waterproof makeup?
Title: Re: Swimsuits
Post by: Melissa on January 02, 2007, 06:02:15 PM
Post by: Melissa on January 02, 2007, 06:02:15 PM
Well, it depends on your price range and if you have nay preferences. Perhaps maybelline. I honestly don't use waterproof makeup and never had (it's so hard to get off), so I really can't help you too much in that area.
Melissa
Melissa
Title: Re: Swimsuits
Post by: LostInTime on January 02, 2007, 06:52:27 PM
Post by: LostInTime on January 02, 2007, 06:52:27 PM
It really depends on the situation. Some will hold up under heavy stress and some will work fine for a nice day at the pool but come off if you jump into a hot tub.
I am in a hot tub quite a bit and I use Covergirl's professional waterproof mascara. I have never had an issue with it.
For foundation I use CG's Aquasmooth and a light powder to finish it off.
Eyeliner. I have used a few different ones that were supposed to be waterproof but they did not hold up well so if I know I will be in the hot tub or spending some time on a beach, I skip the eyeliner completely.
Lipstick. I use CG's all day Outlast lip colour. Works great but can be a real pain to take off if you do not have makeup remover.
Now, for removal. I use a generic pre-packaged wash cloth that is good for removing makeup. Oil of Olay sells a good one if you need a brand name. If you do not like those then just about every major line has some sort of remover out there. Better to use anyway, not so harsh on the skin.
Also remember to go light on the makeup and do not submerge your head if you really do not need to do it. Heavy sweating will eat through most make up types, including the foundation I mentioned above.
YMMV.
I am in a hot tub quite a bit and I use Covergirl's professional waterproof mascara. I have never had an issue with it.
For foundation I use CG's Aquasmooth and a light powder to finish it off.
Eyeliner. I have used a few different ones that were supposed to be waterproof but they did not hold up well so if I know I will be in the hot tub or spending some time on a beach, I skip the eyeliner completely.
Lipstick. I use CG's all day Outlast lip colour. Works great but can be a real pain to take off if you do not have makeup remover.
Now, for removal. I use a generic pre-packaged wash cloth that is good for removing makeup. Oil of Olay sells a good one if you need a brand name. If you do not like those then just about every major line has some sort of remover out there. Better to use anyway, not so harsh on the skin.
Also remember to go light on the makeup and do not submerge your head if you really do not need to do it. Heavy sweating will eat through most make up types, including the foundation I mentioned above.
YMMV.