Phantom of the Soapera
you don't have to "hide your face so the world will never find you." (a fibonacci poem)
Sup
my
mirror,
dead skin cells!
Turn faucet to warm
splurge on cleanser, this peasant used
to rub bar soap on
her face pores.
La Roche Po-
say is
the
star
today,
Lipikar.
Next please exfoliate -
Drunk Elephant BabyFacial,
micro abrasive,
makes sateen.
Splash, splash,
pat,
dry.
Toner,
AHA,
then fancy serum,
Olehenriksen everyday.
Always SPF -
Shiseido.
Visage
looks
taut.
Fin polish,
moisturizer -
try Chantecaille,
Algenist,
Dior.
Smooth
terms,
smooth
derms.
About the Creator
Angalee Fernando
"I'm an average nobody" - Henry Hill, and my heart
☎️ @kirikidding
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