Uhoh Excel, You're Not Excelling...

     After trying Excel's new product Skin Perfect I must admit, I was sorely disappointed. I love trying new products and I have been hearing everyone rave about how they were going to try this as soon as it came out. Apparently it is supposed to give skin a healthy glow while eliminating wrinkles and allowing your natural skin to look younger.

     Goodbye Botox and hello Skin Perfect! Not that I use Botox, I'm just saying that other people who do use it now have a healthier and less expensive solution. Naturally, since everyone was so excited about Skin Perfect this got me curious as well. I ordered myself a brand new bottle of the cream. When the cream arrived (thank you UPS for delivering it ASAP) I immediately opened up the bottle and slathered it on.

     After about an hour of using the product I began to feel itchy and then a burning sensation began all over the places where the cream had touched. I thought this was just the product working so I gladly let the cream sink in and reapplied...and reapplied...and reapplied. By the fourth day of using Skin Perfect I had blisters and sores all over my body.

     I'm not sure whether they used too much acid in the lotion or whether the intent was to burn our skin off so that we never need Botox, but suffice it to say that I am QUITE done with it. I called the company and the operator I talked to said that people were calling from around the world with the same complaints.

     When I asked what would be done about it she said that everyone will receive a full refund and sample packs of other more successful products such as NatraGlow and Skin Forte.

     Now I understand that there is only so much a company will do for you when their product doesn't work, but I have to admit that even this is a little stingy. Come on Excel, I've got BLISTERS all over my body!
      Instead of that why not:
      • Give us free tickets to Six Flags?
      • Send us a $100 gift certificate to their store?
      • Receive a free gift once a month for a year?
No, they just mail us samples of their other products which Excel gives out to everyone for free anyways. It is a little ridiculous if you ask me.

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E.L.F. Makeup

Hey Folks!

     Well I thought I would share one of my favorite secrets with you girls reading this because heck, why not start this blog thing off right? I get asked a lot about what type of makeup I use, and quite frankly it is one of my favorite questions! Here's the reason why - elf makeup is one of my favorite subjects to talk about.

      You know that little feeling of dread when you run out of your favorite eyeliner, or suddenly that mascara you love starts getting clumpy? Two thoughts usually run through my head: 1. Shoot, I JUST bought this stuff and 2. Why is makeup so expensive?! That was before...now I only have thought number one going through my head. And right about now you are probably wondering "What in the world is she getting at?" Well, I'm glad you asked - and you will be too when I tell you how incredibly inexpensive and efficient elf makeup is. 

     My little secret is leaking out; several magazines are picking up the elf line in their "Great Ideas" section. I'm ok with that because after all, it IS a secret worth sharing. Here is one quote I completely agree with:

 "The studio eye cream...sheer genius." - Real Simple

     As a former make up consultant I have to tell you, this makeup line is a novelty. I have never seen any brand work so well for such a reasonable price. Their mineral line rivals Bare Minerals easily, but for a third of the price. My favorite mineral eye shadows look and feel just like the top designer brands - but instead of paying $24.99 for one container, how does $3 sound? Or what about paying $20 for a complete mineral foundation starter kit  instead of $60 for a "name brand" one? Yeah, go ahead, let your mouth hit the floor in complete awe -- no really, it's ok I did that too.

   
      Now you all know one thing I'm passionate about - makeup; but more specifically, elf makeup. Who couldn't love such an incredible line with college-student-friendly prices?? Hope you gals take as much advantage of this line as I have, they're worth it!