Why are women fooled so easily by marketing of cosmetics and skin care products?

My mother for one just looks at the claims on the labels and buys based on that. She doesn't bother to look at the ingredients, and truly believes that because it's more expensive, it's a better product.Why are women fooled so easily by marketing of cosmetics and skin care products?
They want to believe.





The cosmetic companies tell everyone the active ingredients and this is what we should use instead of spending $$ on chemically concocted beauty products.





Lipozene is in tomatoes


Hydroxy acids are in fruits


Malic acid in apples is great for skin care.


Lactic acid in milk is the perfect anti aging skin care - ever.Why are women fooled so easily by marketing of cosmetics and skin care products?
I don't know if it's innate or we're conditioned, but many women like things in pretty packaging. We're bombarded with advertising almost nonstop. Pick up a magazine like Glamour or Cosmo, and you'll wade through pages of ads before you even see the table of contents, much less an article! And many of the so-called articles are probably paid for by advertisers.





I read ingredients and buy less expensive stuff 1) because I can't afford to spend $65 for a jar of cream and 2) I'm vegan and most of the high-end stuff isn't suitable for me. Of course, the Lush creams are more expensive than Wal-Mart, but the former does have natural ingredients. I try to avoid buying stuff that has ingredients you need a chemistry degree to decipher.
I think the lack of industry regulation plays a big part too. It's scary how easy it is to sell makeup and skin care products based on the shape and color of the bottle or the model in the ad.





For an interesting look at the history of the cosmetics industry and how they get away with what they do, check out this article: http://www.natural-beauty-info.com/cosme鈥?/a>
I agree with you so much!


No products ';specifically designed for blah blah blah...'; actually work... people get fooled so often and end up spending so much money on useless things!


I watched a show where they compared $300 moisturizers from department stores (ie. the Bay, Sears) and simple $10 from Wal-Mart, and most of the time they either worked the same or the less expensive (but less appealing) one worked better!


Funny how that works
yea I know its best to use a product that offers a money back garauntee so if it dont work they should pay you back and if


not make a website promoting the company is fraud.

I want to start my own private label cosmetics and skin care line. Anyone know of any companies that do this?

I need a high quality product line for my private label cosmetics %26amp; skin care collection that I intend to start. Since I am new to this, I'd like a recommendation of an experienced company with exceptional products. Any ideas?I want to start my own private label cosmetics and skin care line. Anyone know of any companies that do this?
Check out Audrey Morris Cosmetics http://www.audreymorriscosmetics.com





This company will set you up with everything you need to start your own private label cosmetics and skin care line. They have custom makeup products and premium black or platinum packaging. Audrey Morris Cosmetics begins with helping you to develop your brand and offer in-house printing and can assist with customizing a logo.

Who would like to try a free sample of Mary Kay Cosmetics skin care and glamour products?

Just answer these questions and I will post your samples to you.





1. Is your skin type a) dry, b) normal, c) normal except for some oiliness on the forehead and nose and/or dry around the edges or d) oily and shiny?


2. Is your skin tone a) ivory, b) beige, c) bronze?


3. Your age group is a) 18-24 or 25 and over?





from successfulstarWho would like to try a free sample of Mary Kay Cosmetics skin care and glamour products?
What don't advertise here.





Mary Kay is meant to be personalized not sending samples to people you meet online, in YAHOO answers.





Damn, maaaaaan.Who would like to try a free sample of Mary Kay Cosmetics skin care and glamour products?
Normal


Beige


18-24





I would love to try it!
b a a
C


B


B .... :-(
1.c


2.b


3. 18-24
1. D


2. B to C'


3. 18 - 24
how are you going to send us samples when you don't know where?


d, a, a
ok
Interesting tactic. You might have better luck finding local customers so that you aren't spending all your money on samples and postage.
1)is ';c';


2)is ';b';


3)18-24





*I am a mother of three who is getting married in 3 months and have been searching local drugstores for a good brand of maakeup to use for my wedding day....if you send me some and I like it I will tag some of my friends to your line of business :)

What cosmetics/skin care brand has the best eye make-up remover?

So far, the one I liked best is Neutrogena's and right now I am so not liking L'Oreal's eye make-up remover. If any of you have had good experiences with other brands, please let me know. I use black eye pencil and mascara a lot and they never come off properly.What cosmetics/skin care brand has the best eye make-up remover?
Mary Kay eye make up remover.. Its Number 1 and amazing. Oil-free Safe for Contacts if you wear them... It won't burn your eyes and its great. If thats not an option, I also SUggest Rimmel. It works great.What cosmetics/skin care brand has the best eye make-up remover?
you have to try precision by chanel it's about 30$ a bottle but it last long, I love it mascara and eye liner come's right off
MaryKay.


i don't think they sell it in stores, you'd have to find a local consultant.


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wow i was actually going to suggest L'Oreal because i really like their eye makeup remover, but now i'm using neutrogena and it seems to work really well!
Lancome I think had a great gel-like eye-makeup remover and quit making it. That was the best one and nothing has ever come close.


I have tried MK, and it is not bad, but I don't think it dissolves waterproof mascara that well. JMO though, I know others that are very happy with it.


My eyes have gotten very sensitive, I used to purchase the wipes that Walmart sells to remove mascara, and thought they were fantastic, but my eyes get red when I use it now, so I am in the same boat. Don't know what to buy now.........
Lately I've been reading biographies on prima ballerinas and they have to wear a lot of stage make up when they have a performance. Seems to me that they generally use things like baby oil and Ponds skin cream (the old style stuff that comes in the jar) to remove their make up--it is easy to find, not too expensive, removes the liner, mascara, pancake makeup fast and thoroughly and is then easily washed off.
i use Vaseline. literally, the Vaseline petroleum jelly that comes in that little jar with the blue cap... the one that mommy use to rub on your lips to prevent them from cracking.





it takes my make-up all off. you take a dallop and put it on all over your face or just the area of the make-up you wanna take off. considering that you're taking off your make-up then washing your face, the vaseline will obviously feel greasy when you first put it on but when you finish washing your face the vaseline comes right off.





the vaseline can also serve as an alternative to your night moisturizer and since it is petroleum jelly it's pure so it doesn't irritate skin, it doesn't contain fragrances or dyes and it doesn't clog pores. when you get up in the morning, wash your face and proceed with your regular day regimen.





it's definitely a less ';chemical';-ized way of keeping your skin moisturized at nighttime... and at under $3.00 a jar, you can't go wrong!
Cetaphil liquid cleanser = best all over makeup remover (safe for eyes, fragrance-free, oil-free)





Clinique Rinse Off Makeup Solvent = best dept. store eye makeup remover
lol ???????
Yves Rocher is the best.
Clinique Take the Day Off makeup remover, it takes everything off even stubborn waterproof mascara.
I find that the best eye makeup remover is Johnson's baby oil. It takes EVERYTHING off very gently. It's also the cheapest. In my opinion, no other department store product removes as well no matter how expensive.
Mary Kay's Eye Makeup Remover, it is oil free and washes the makeup off very easily...
evian, nivea
*goes in bathroom to see what the brand is*





Ahh, yes! Use PONDS Cold Cream!
I really like Maybelline Oil Free, it does a great job, doesn't leave an oil slick on your face, and it isn't pricey. I know what you mean about the L'Oreal ... it doesn't take the eye make up off!!
Baby Oil...it works like a charm. I just put some on a cotton ball and wipe it off. Try it and see!
http://uma.chanel.com/product.php?chnprd鈥?/a>

What do you think of Nu skin cosmetics?

As my friend is recommending me Nu skin cosmetics,saying that it's 100% natrual,with much lower price,developed in Stanford university,I don't know if it is really nice like what she said.


So what do you think of Nu skin cosmetics?What do you think of Nu skin cosmetics?
Just scamming on the back of amwayWhat do you think of Nu skin cosmetics?
no good feedback

What is the letter C in Mac Cosmetics skin tone shades?

Sorry I wasnt sure on how to ask this. I know NC cool for yellow undertones and NW warm for red understones. Or am I wrong?





But what is C for?What is the letter C in Mac Cosmetics skin tone shades?
My guess is the shades that have a C in them are for cool shades





NC I'm guessing Neutral Cool so kinda in the middle or can be used for Neutral Shades OR Cool shades





NW I'm thinking same thing Neutral shades kinda in the middle again or can be used for Neutral OR Warm shades





PS sorry for the spelling tonight I chipped 2 nails earlier so I feel funny typing with out em lol.... Now too bad we ant get samples of MAC cosmetics especially their VIVA Glam category or the lip gloss and the rest of colors she uses for her everyday natural face look Paris Hilton wears... ya know of any cheaper matches for the color she wears?What is the letter C in Mac Cosmetics skin tone shades?
Thats right NC = yellow undertones and NW is for pink undertones! The C stands for 'Cool' (basically has more blue veinings on the skin showing) and are medium-dark skintones. And the W is for warm which is slightly for much fairer skintones
Yes you are right. NW- neutral warm. NC- neutral cool. C- cool
This is just a guess but I think:





N = Neutral


C = Cool


NC = Neutral cool


NW = Neutral warm?

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Can using topical hair products/skin cosmetics contribute to causing cancer?

I don't see how topicals are as dangerous as foods that are ingested, and even the ingested items take large doses to do any significant harm.





So then why is everyone hopping on the natural/organic bandwagon for hair products and cosmetics?





Or can the stuff seep through your scalp/skin, and if you use it long term contribute to causing cancer?





Exactly how dangerous Are hair products and cosmetics?





Do they pose a greater or lesser threat than lets say foods that are ingested, and fumes that are breathed in such as smoking?Can using topical hair products/skin cosmetics contribute to causing cancer?
Well of course, what we put in our bodies is much more harmful, although there have been numerous studies, showing how toxins, over time, does in fact, enter our bodies through our pores.





As far as the big ';C'; goes, I don't buy into it, they like to ';scare'; the, you know what out of us. They had that scare years ago with women using ';darker'; hair dyes, but I truly feel, it comes down to how a person takes care of themselves overall, and naturally using wisdom from the Lord.





The human body is so much stronger than we can imagine and our skin is a natural barrier to protect us from all sorts of nasty things in the environment. Even so, we should be careful to not use chemicals so much.





As far as natural goes, I use Aubrey Organics. Once in a while I will use, say a shampoo that has chemicals in it, but for the most part, I'm pretty natural, won't even take aspirin, make everything from scratch, since I control what's going in our food, you get the drift.





Just use things in moderation, switch around, don't have your body get use to one thing, people tend to use the same products, day in and day out, they've apparently never heard of, variety.





Fumes, smog, smoking, second hand smoke, certain foods, red meat, these are much more harmful, especially food which contains any type of hydrogenated fats and oils. Even in ';moderation';, don't buy into it, that will kill you faster than anything you put ON your body.





I can't stress this enough about hydrogenated oils, always read your food labels.





What I find hilarious, are these idiots who put crap in their bodies on a daily basis, as well as their kids, then turn around and ';only'; buy ';organic'; soaps, gels, deodorants and whatever else. Duh much!