I don’t mind a little creative copy writing but I do mind when companies totally disrespect my intelligence. That’s why I’m upset about G2 Organics new nail polish: They claim it’s organic. And that it’s powered by crystals. As the Left Brain would point out, the only thing proven to be powered by crystals is the Starship Enterprise. (That’s a joke for all you Trekkers out there.)
Outrageous organics
HAPPI magazine reports that G2 Organics Nail Polish Remover contains aloe vera extract, Vitamin E, butyl diglycol and ethyl alcohol derived from grain. (Like that makes a difference.) But the best part is that it contains a “genuine quartz crystal to amplify the Reiki energy and represent overall well being.”
Unfortunately, as the Skeptics Dictionary points out, the belief that crystals have any special powers is NOT based on science. It’s nothing more than “testimonials, the placebo effect, selective thinking, wishful thinking, the Forer effect, sympathetic magic, and communal reinforcement.”
So shame on G2 Organics for trying to trick you into spending more than you need to on nail polish remover.
How do YOU feel when when companies don’t respect your intelligence? Leave a comment and share your thoughts with the rest of the Beauty Brains community.
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Don’t forget the magpie effect!
I’m glad I don’t wear nail polish then.
Nail polish doesn’t really make any difference least for me. I don’t like seeing nails being painted, it looks like a dirt for me. I prefer the plain ones.
I wish these companies would give the public a little bit of credit — we are capable of understanding the nail polish remover is nail polish remover, and claims of special crystal magic doesn’t change the fact that the product serves to REMOVE POLISH. I like my beauty products simple and frugal where possible.
But let the record note that I did go through a phase as a child where I slept with a crystal under my pillow. I assume I had a good reason for doing this!
LOL… You did the crystal under the pillow thing too?!?!? Thought I was the only one…..
Crystal and some other items in a pouch for awhile for me, Bible after some really spooky experiences. Nothing now but I do keep the collar with tags from my dog, Audrey, who had to be put to sleep in February (she was 16) hanging from the headboard.
I wonder how good powdered crystals would be as an exfoliant and where they’d be safest to use. Probably not the face, but maybe the feet?