The cosmetics/anti-aging shell game continues to baffle me. Should I buy a spray gun to airbrush my foundation? The bare minerals I use, conveniently packaged in a child-proof container, (and I'm no child) seem to work just fine for this no-nonsense chick. Yet the industry continues to spend billions trying to convince me and other hopeless innocents that one tube/box/vial/pump bottle will magically transform me into my better self - no wrinkles, no sagging jawline, no blemishes.
I use "philosophy" and the reasons are endless. And depressing. First off - the stuff works for me. I do think my wrinkles are being held at bay as well as possible without me walking around looking like I spread a can of Crisco on my face. And "Amazing Grace," the cologne I use, is, well, amazing. Again, personal preference.
The names of the potions and lotions though? Start my day off on a down note. "Hope in a Jar," "When Hope is not Enough," and my favorite, "Save Me."
These are skin care products folks. I don't need dunking at Lourdes - wouldn't work anyway - there are too many years on this face/neck to effect much change. All I'm looking for is a good moisturizer. My soul is fine.
And the wrinkles and sags? Earned 'em all. Don't like it, but at least I know what I'm working with. And all the airguns in the world won't change that.
You already know I'm with you on this one. I am questioning why phiosophy has no spf...so I have to buy spf? I may be back to drug store high end products. And surgery if I win the Fantasy Five: 4, 6, 17, 19,23.
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