Comments on: Infomercials – Fool Me No More!

By: Theresa

Theresa — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:16:48 +0000

Infomercials, especially the beauty products always try to make it seem so special. Look at Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty. It’s got a nice little story about how Cindy discovered this Mysterious French Melon while she was in France, so she put it in her skin care line. Give me a break!

By: Paul Duncan

Paul Duncan — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:44:52 +0000

Infomercials use clever psychlogical methods that will appeal to us on an emotional level. The words and images are not just plucked out of thin air, they are researched so that they push our buttons. Exercise equipment is a great example of this. I mean how many of us have purchased products that we only use a few times and then leave in a corner somewhere? The thing is that infomercials imply that results can be reached easily.However you still have to put the work in regardless of what you buy,by using it. I am also pretty sure that money is added on to the postage and packaging so that they can make more money from us.Always think if you really need the product you are thinking of buying from an infomercial, or is there a better and cheaper way of getting the same results

By: Renee

Renee — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:19:30 +0000

Proactive worked pretty good for me, and I love my Bare Escentuals… yet the best so far has been the ThermaClear! Definitely worth the money!!! I’d recommend it to anyone!

By: Devon

Devon — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:37:22 +0000

I have a Zeno and love it. Def. would recommend it.

By: MJ

MJ — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:41:43 +0000

I used Proactiv too! The first month was great – it really helped to lessen the pimples even though it was a bit drying. But after that… back to square one – acne. It was $ too and I wanted to return it but didn’t.

I’ve yet to try mineral makeup but I read from Paula Beguon (I too subscribe to her informative newsletter) that mineral makeup is not something new.

I don’t believe informercials anymore! Every product may/may not work for a person. But it’s sooo easy to believe them – we wish something could cure our skin problems!

By: DivaShop

DivaShop — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:17:45 +0000

I actually love my Bare Escentuals.

By: Jean

Jean — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:35:06 +0000

I’ve never bought something as a result of watching an infomercial, but I have bought products that are offered in infomercials. My take? I love Proactiv – I use it religiously and it’s the only thing that has EVER worked on my acne. I’m with Susan up there on the Nad’s – total useless garbage. That you can make yourself, to boot. And OxyClean – the original powder that was supposed to clean ANYTHING, even old set-in stains. Didn’t work on anything I used it on. Ever. Because of that, I’ll never use any OxyClean product again.

By: Jeni - Savvy Skin

Jeni - Savvy Skin — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:50:14 +0000

Hi Charlotte,
I will definitely try Freeze 24/7 the next time I see samples of it. I wonder how it looks under makeup. I was reading it can get dry or flaky, but I will soon find out.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:46:19 +0000

If anyone is interested in the “zit zapper”…ZENO, I would highly recommend it over ThermaClear! It works by applying heat to the “zit” which kills the bacteria that causes 90% of acne. Perfect for those annoying outbreaks that happen at the most inopportune time (like the night before a hot date!)

Stacy

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:02:14 +0000

Freeze 24/7 is great! One of the few products that actually does what it promises!