Browneyes said:Nice thread and I don't want to sound pessimistic, but...
Sunday I spoke to someone who works as a PR for a big cosmetics company (one of the very huge players in the industry), and during the course of our conversation she said that more often than not, the celebrities make-up and skincare tips in magazines etc. are really written (i.e. invented) by someone else. For instance, if the celebrity is a spokesperson for L'Oreal/Revlon/Estee Lauder, the person writing the little piece on what skincare they use, will just put in a few products from that brand, and then add a couple of others for interest. Maybe some of the other things will really be confirmed that the celebrity uses, but most often, it's just stuff that someone else writes.
That being said, this probably does not always happen, and if the tips are part of an interview with the celebrity, then it probably is legit.
Anyways we just have to find out what work for us individually right?
Maybe such tips from less high-profile people or from models are more reliable, although I really wouldn't know.
Thanks for sharing that. I always notice that celebs mention the products they endorse (I guess they are sort of obligated!). For example, in this month's In Style, Molly Sims is interviewed in the beauty section and she mentions that she uses various Cover Girl products. I just think, "Oh sure...they PAY you to say that!". Still, I cannot get enough of reading what they supposedly like to use.
By the way, according to In Style this month, Molly Sims uses:
- Jasmine shampoo and conditioner from Oscar Blandi
- Creme de la Mer Lifting Face Serum
- Dove Moisturizing Body Wash (this stuff is great)
- Natura Bisse Barcelona Diamond cream
- Olay Regenerist lotion