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Strategic Laziness: AKA High-Maintenance to be Low-Maintenance
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items I have zero interest in spending 45 minutes every morning trying to look like a functional member of society. The solution is simple: do a few slightly high-maintenance things occasionally so daily life requires minimal effort. Brows get dyed so they...
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Pearly Whites
Facial Hair Control
Lash Patrol
Pearly Whites
I like my teeth to be white - but my teeth are sensitive, so I don't need anything that makes them MORE sensitive. So here is my tried-and-true oral health routine to maintain pearly whites.
I bought this as a replacement when my more-expensive-brand toothbrush died…and I will never go back. So much better, no charging (runs on a AA battery), and replacement heads are cheaper. The best of the best.
quip Sonic Electric Toothbrush + Travel Case/Mount - Lavender: Soft Bristles, Includes Brush Head
I've not found a sensitive toothpaste that does whitening well. This has Scope for fresh breath PLUS whitening, its been the go-to for…a very long time.
Crest + Scope Outlast Complete Whitening Toothpaste - Mint - 5.4oz
I hate flossing, so this definitely makes me a little more likely to floss. The tape is the big difference, so I don't feel like its ‘sharp’ if that makes sense.
DenTek Comfort Clean Floss Picks for Sensitive Gums - 150ct: Nylon, 5.88 Inches, Mint Flavor
I have dry mouth so I'm paranoid about bad breath - this keeps my mouth from feeling less cavelike.
TheraBreath Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash - Sparkle Mint - 16 fl oz
Once you see what comes off your tongue with this, you will NEVER go back. The metal ones work better than the plastic, plus better for the environment.
Mouthology Singled Handle Tongue Scraper - 2pk: Stainless Steel, Oral Care Accessory
Zero sensitivity, I use them once a week.
Opalescence Go 15% HP Whitening Trays 10pk
I love these stupid things. Yes its plastic waste and I feel bad about it, but this is amazing for a quick breath refresh so I can see my afternoon patients without offending them with lunch breath.
Colgate Max Fresh Wisp Disposable Travel Toothbrushes - Mini - Peppermint - Trial Size -24ct
Facial Hair Control
Why do I have an entire section dedicated to controlling facial hair? Well, I'm Italian. And I think that is really all I need to say about that…
Having fallen victim to the overplucking of the 90s, my brows are…sparse. Doing this once a week gives them shape without having to risk drawing them before the coffee sets in.
Just For Men Easy Comb-In Color, Darkest Brown
My brow dye brush, don't use the brush that comes in the Just for Men box.
Real Techniques Dual-Ended Brow Brush, Vegan
Plucking is bad enough without the tweezer letting go of the hair. This set of tweezers is a game changer.
Pink Slant Tweezer - Tweezerman | Ulta Beauty
Step aside tweezers, upper lip hair is a job for wax.
Facial Wax Strips - Nads Natural | Ulta Beauty
These are ‘car tweezers’ because there is no better lighting to see facial hair like car lighting.
Geranium Mini Mini Slant Tweezers - Tweezerman | Ulta Beauty
Lash Patrol
Despite the hair sprouting out of my chin, my lashes are pretty sparse. So far my testing has not revealed any lash serums worth posting, so this is my solution.
I use this for additional grip with lashes, I haven't found anything that tops it!
Prep It - Flutterhabit
This is my current favorite set of bond and seal.
Lash Cluster Bond & Seal 10ml, Waterproof, 72H Hold
A seriously long-lasting lash glue - like, you don't use this with lashes you're ‘trying out’ because removal WILL take your natural lashes out by roots.
Sensitive Open Eyes Lash Cluster Glue 5ml
I've struggled to find lashes that don't cost an arm and a leg, but are the style I prefer - this is my current choice, but I do continue to try more so stay tuned!
Ardell Professional Seamless Underlash Extensions Refill (Naked) Soft and Weightless | Comfortable (#36732)
This is the larger pack of the lashes! Buy this if you've tried them and know thats the lash for you, its a better price per lash.
Ardell False Eyelashes Seamless Underlash Naked Lash - 100ct: Synthetic Hair
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Lash Applicator
The best lash remover! Everything else I've tried ends with me losing lashes…
FlutterHabit Lash Removal Balm for Eyelash Adhesive, 30mL