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Skin Care Facts, and a Facial Cream Giveaway (CLOSED)

MomGrind — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:00:17 +0000

While I don't feel comfortable (for now...) with the idea of Botox, fillers or a face lift, I do use creams and lotions to make my skin look as good as it can - considering my advanced age. :D But the cosmetics industry is basically full of crap and in most cases its promises have just as much merit as promises made by your average snake oil salesman.

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Skin Care Facts, and a Facial Cream Giveaway (CLOSED)

25 Beauty Lies We Tell Ourselves (Or Choose To Believe)

MomGrind — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:00:32 +0000

1. Tanned skin is healthy and beautiful. 2. I can fake great skin with makeup. 3. Anyone can pull off bright red lipstick. It’s a classic. 4. OMG I will never look as bad/wrinkled as she does when I am her age! 5. I will be young forever. Aging happens to other people. 6. It’s OK to forget to remove your makeup before going to bed. 7. 40 is the new 30.

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25 Beauty Lies We Tell Ourselves (Or Choose To Believe)

No Poo? No Thanks. Or: How I Went 10 Days Without Shampooing

MomGrind — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:46 +0000

It’s a growing trend: women who won't use traditional shampoo to clean their hair, opting instead for various “no-poo” or “low-poo” options (yes, the names of these alternative products are unfortunate indeed). The idea behind the "no poo" movement is that traditional shampoos may strip your hair from natural oils and leave it dry and brittle. Instead of using what is essentially soap to clean your hair (even if the soap is specifically formulated for hair), you should use gentler, more natural ingredients.

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No Poo? No Thanks. Or: How I Went 10 Days Without Shampooing

30 Fashion Lies We Tell Ourselves – Or Choose To Believe

MomGrind — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:54 +0000

1. This garment is “One Size Fits All,” it will absolutely fit you. 2. Don’t worry if it’s too big, it will shrink after you wash it. 3. Don’t worry if it’s too small, it will stretch with wearing. 4. It’s OK to take a different size than the one you need if you really like the item and the store doesn’t carry your size 5. These high heel shoes will feel REALLY comfortable if you wear them with inserts.

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30 Fashion Lies We Tell Ourselves – Or Choose To Believe

What Was Your Worst Haircut Ever?

MomGrind — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:01:17 +0000

I'm sitting at the hair salon, getting my hair trimmed. It took me many years to realize that the most I can trust a hair stylist with is a 1-inch trim and a blow dry. No layering, no experimenting. I'm too much of a control freak and hair stylists seem to have the universal tendency to want to experiment and show clients that they know better. Well, they don't.

Do You Believe That “Retail Is For Suckers?”

MomGrind — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:01:32 +0000

I know several people who take great pride in never ever paying full price for anything. They shop discount stores such as Walmart and off-price retailers such as T.J. Maxx or Marshalls. Even when they visit full-price retailers such as Bloomingdale's, they are always armed with coupons and gift cards and they only shop items on sale. I'm not one of those people. I usually shop at Bloomingdale's, and while I realize that I'm paying hefty markups when I shop there, the shopping experience there is so pleasant that I keep coming back. I do try to shop items on sale when possible, and I occasionally get gift certificates becuase I'm a card holder, but I still buy many full-price items and boy do these get expensive.

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Do You Believe That “Retail Is For Suckers?”

Five Stupid Beauty Trends

MomGrind — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:06 +0000

After writing last week about stupid fashion trends, it occurred to me that during recent years, we've seen several beauty trends that were/ are just as stupid. Here are five of them.