Charlotte's scratch post

[Stottie Girl]

OK, maybe I'm wrong. It just really jumps out at me when I see a woman without makeup. Personally I would like to avoid standing out, I just want to blend in so I would wear some form of makeup. I know from a previous post, that is not your goal Charlotte, you like to experiment with fashion and have fun. Each to their own I guess.

With lippy I put it on, blot, then apply again, blot then apply a third time and blot. Seems to last a good while despite eating or drinking. Would possibly need touching up at some point through the day but not usually too bad. I also use a lip plumping balm when not wearing lippy.

I use fairly minimal makeup, concealer for blemishes, bronser on top of cheeks and nose, Blusher underneath the cheek and up to just below the temple. Lippy, eyeliner, mascara and a thin bead of an eyeshadow. Fix with either powder or fixing spray or both. Doesn't take me long. Can't be bothered with the mess of foundation or anything.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

@Stottie Girl Thanks, I'll try that with the lipstick next time I go out! Also need to try the peel off stuff that a few women have recommended as good.

Charlotte 😻

[Stottie Girl]

Peel off stuff?

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Peel off stuff?

Yeah lip stains that you apply then peel off to leave stained lips. Apparently they work!

https://www.today.com/series/today-tests/i-tried-trendy-peel-lip-stain-here-s-what-happened-t95906 🔗

[Stottie Girl]

Well I've never seen those before. Might be right for you Charlotte. I was thinking of lip shaped stickers not a brush on gel lol! Makes a lot more sense.

[Lori Dee ✅]

I agree. Less is more.

A little eyeliner, some cover-up for sun damage, and a light pink lipstick applied sparingly.

Occasionally, I'll add a touch of eye shadow, but that is rare.

[Courtney G]

On one of the tutorials I've gotten a lot out of, the creator mentioned that foundation can actually enhance imperfections and irregularities in your skin. I've noticed that with my chin.

[Lori Dee ✅]

On one of the tutorials I've gotten a lot out of, the creator mentioned that foundation can actually enhance imperfections and irregularities in your skin. I've noticed that with my chin.

I have that issue with powders. They make your pores more visible. Using liquid foundation very lightly seems to work much better. I think I posted a video about that somewhere.

[ChrissyRyan]

Cherry lip balm can give your lips some color.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Swelling and tension still in my temples and my head is still painful to touch. Hoping this will all settle sometime soon.

Already tired and fedup with work after 3 days back. Just looking forward to the weekend and then thankfully the Easter break.

[Stottie Girl]

Swelling and tension still in my temples and my head is still painful to touch. Hoping this will all settle sometime soon.

Already tired and fedup with work after 3 days back. Just looking forward to the weekend and then thankfully the Easter break.

Doesn't take long to fall back into the monotony does it! Roll on Easter!

Have you had many positive comments at work Charlotte?

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Doesn't take long to fall back into the monotony does it! Roll on Easter!

Have you had many positive comments at work Charlotte?

Yeah everything goes back to normal too quickly! Just the same after holidays and such!

Not really had many comments to be honest. A couple of colleagues said it looks good, but not very convincingly!

Charlotte 😻

[Stottie Girl]

Really? I'm surprised at that, I think the change is night and day different. Well I think it looks good if that means anything! Sod them! ha ha!

[Courtney G]

Something I learned this week:

People who see me a lot (such as my spouse) or who I've spent a long time/many hours around don't seem to think I've changed much.

People I don't see very often or haven't seen too many times notice the difference.

It seems that the brains of people we've spent a lot of time with get "imprinted" with an overall understanding of what we look like, and this imprint is pretty unshakable. I'm sure there's some science behind this. This means that you could swap out a nose or forehead or something and it won't really register with their brains because they aren't really able to see past what they already know you to look like. They just ignore the changes. Crazy.

[Courtney G]

Here's an AI summary response to a web inquiry about this:

"People long familiar with you often don't notice plastic surgery changes because their brains rely on an established, long-term mental image of your face rather than minute, current details. They perceive you as a whole person, not a sum of parts, and subtle, natural-looking results—often designed to make you look refreshed rather than different—do not trigger a recognition alert."

This helps explain why I'm out there being read as female a lot of the time and my wife thinks I don't look very different!!

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

I think it's also the fact that I just look really rough and messed up at the moment. The bruises and swelling are still very visible and I generally look and feel run down. Plus the hair I lost means that looks shabby too. So although there are great improvements to some areas, they are put down by just a general bad look!

Needs a few months yet I think.

[Lori Dee ✅]

I think it's also the fact that I just look really rough and messed up at the moment. The bruises and swelling are still very visible and I generally look and feel run down. Plus the hair I lost means that looks shabby too. So although there are great improvements to some areas, they are put down by just a general bad look!

Needs a few months yet I think.

From what you have posted, I don't think you look rough at all. Yes, some bruises, but I had those too. Just wait for the swelling to go down, and maybe you will see what we see.

Hugs!

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

From what you have posted, I don't think you look rough at all. Yes, some bruises, but I had those too. Just wait for the swelling to go down, and maybe you will see what we see.

Hugs!

At least one of those pictures I'm caked in makeup to hide it all! I think I'm just getting tired as the week goes on from work and sorting stuff at home, so I just look very tired and some swelling has got worse. But I'm sure it'll pass. It'll take as long as it takes really. I know it will get better sometime, but don't want to get my hopes up thinking it'll be sooner when it can take some months. I don't always heal quick - I have sores on my body thst I've had for months without improving!

Charlotte 😻

[Lori Dee ✅]

At least one of those pictures I'm caked in makeup to hide it all! I think I'm just getting tired as the week goes on from work and sorting stuff at home, so I just look very tired and some swelling has got worse. But I'm sure it'll pass. It'll take as long as it takes really. I know it will get better sometime, but don't want to get my hopes up thinking it'll be sooner when it can take some months. I don't always heal quick - I have sores on my body thst I've had for months without improving!

Charlotte 😻

You are probably also still purging the anesthesia, which will make you feel worn out and even a bit down. You'll be fine. You have the right attitude about the outcome.