Oh, the beauty industry.
The question is, how do we separate the useful products from those that are totally bogus?
Here are eight beauty industry red flags to look out for, according to the experts.
Well, apart from being simply gorgeous, these ladies are all killing it in the lash department.
“If you use just mascara and an eyelash curler, you should be good to go.
A lash primer is just an unnecessary step.”
Anti-aging promises
We all want to look good.
And after reaching a certain age, for many of us, looking good equates to looking younger.
“It would be so nice to buy a facelift in a bottle, wouldn’t it?
If you want an anti-wrinkle cream, it has to have active ingredients,” she told me.
Lo kind of way.
In an attempt to solve this problem, I excitedly bought a pack of oil-blotting sheets.
Unfortunately, I ended up with a trash can full of oil-soaked sheets and an equally greasy face.
Talk about a beauty fail.
“No one wants oily skin when they are out and about.
Makeup remover cloths
Let’s face it.
Washing off makeup is one of the least enjoyable tasks that we ladies face, in a given day.
The endless scrubbing, the eternal raccoon eyes…none of it is fun.
The thought of anything that could help make this process less annoying brings a smile to my face.
Enter the famous makeup remover cloth.
Unfortunately, Flach says,no.
“Another total waste of money,” she told me.
“Lord knows what is on those wet makeup remover cloths.”
Cellulite cream
Like wrinkles, cellulite is a dreaded enemy that most of us women deal with.
Unfortunately, there is no quick fix.
“It’s criminal that there are incredibly expensive creams promising you the world.
There are no shortcuts or easy ways to be thin, other than discipline and hard work.”
“If you have chapped lips, you better drink more water.
Chapped lips are one of the first signs of dehydration.”
Standard body lotion
I love me some fancy-scented creams.
Apparently, I’m not alone.
“The first ingredient in many common body lotions is water, which is known to dry out skin.
This is often the reason we apply lotion after a shower.
Other top ingredients include alcohols, which further dry and irritate skin.”
“Generally, you should seek out products with a shorter list of ingredients.
Chen also says that while some products are worth the splurge, you should do your research.
“Preventative products are also worth splurging on.
Get to know the brand, the product, and its credibility.
Read reviews and do your homework before you pay too much money for a basic product.”
