The cosmetic industry does wonderful things for us. It helps our skin stay young looking, it lets us change our hair color when ever we want, and it keeps our armpits from smelling bad. However, even the best intentioned companies can… exaggerate from time to time. And less scrupulous companies have been known to exaggerate a lot! These articles help you understand when companies cross that line and over-exaggerate their claims. Understanding when companies are stretching the truth will make you a smarter shopper.
- Does Dial Body Wash really moisturize skin? Episode 96
- Preservative free products can be dangerous! Episode 91
- Can plant stem cells grow more hair? Episode 84
- Is the Remington Wet 2 Straight Iron good for hair?
- Is Frieda Luxurious Volume Thickening Blow Dry Lotion really just a hairspray?
- What does face spray do for your skin?
- I’m confused about alcohol in cosmetics
- Can nail polish really be healthy?
- Can body wash fragrance be touch activated? Episode 76
- What’s the deal with topical Botox?
- What are perfluorocarbons and why are they in my skin Lotion?
- Can mouthwash make your mouth “dentist clean?” Episode 74
- Does peanut oil enlarge breasts?
- Are Lush products really self preserving? Episode 72
- What SPF sunscreen should I use?
- Can Pantene reverse the damage of 100 blow drys? Episode 70
- 3 reasons apple cider vinegar may be good for hair
- Is Bumble and Bumble Concen-Straight Smoothing Treatment temporary?
- Can air freshener stop your allergies? Episode 68
- The Beauty Brains team up with Dr. Oz to expose dirty little beauty secrets
- Does 3 day deodorant really work?
- Can LED lights cure nail polish?
- Do I have egg on my face? Should I?
- Is Kerastase worth more than Elvive?
- Is sesame oil the best thing for your skin? Episode 59
- How does self adjusting hairspray work?
- What is the active ingredient in Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream?
- How can body wash contain as many moisturizers as skin cream?
- What are peptides in cosmetics? Episode 55
- Does Poo Pourri really prevent bathroom odors?
- Are sonic facial cleansers better for your skin? Episode 52
- How do volumizing hair care products work?
- Why does Fructis Triple Nutrition have 3 layers?
- What is Clarins Beauty Flash Balm?
- Does Avon ANEW Clinical Pro Line Eraser really work?
- Is the “Lift Away the Years Wand” just quackery?
- How does Colorgirl Outlast Lipcolor work?
- Can It Factor Quick Blowdry Shampoo make my hair dry faster?
- Will dermal rolling get rid of acne scars? Episode 45
- Why does your skin get so oily?
- How do you change someone’s mind about a bad beauty product?
- Is L’Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Cream old fashioned?
- How do keratin hair straighteners work? Episode 43
- Nizoral dandruff shampoo – Look at the label
- Will micro-needling help acne scars?
- Does the Ion Shotnizer really help ingredients penetrate skin?
- Africa’s Best No Lye Relaxer – Look at the label
- Are Omega–3 Essential Fatty Acids bad for skin? Episode 41
- Thinkbaby SPF 50 Sunscreen – look at the label
- What’s the deal with dilo oil?
- Face Whisperer Day Cream – Look at the label
- Does Grow Gorgeous Cleansing Conditioners live up to its claims?
- Does Neodermyl really boost collagen?
- OZ Naturals Vitamin C Serum – Look at the label
- Does oily skin really overproduce sebum when dehydrated?
- Is Sea Buckthorn oil good for skin?
- O’Keeffe’s Healthy Feet Cream – look at the label
- Dial Men Hair and Body Wash – Look at the label
- Emu Oil Cream – look at the label
- Baby Foot Pad – Look at the label
- Does lemon juice lighten hair?
- Badger Baby Sunscreen – Look at the label
- Does ovulating make you smell funny? Episode 32
- Simple Eye Make-Up Remover Pads – Look at the label
- Colgate – the menage a trois toothpaste
- What’s the secret of Seacret skin care?
- Signature Club Vitamin C capsules – look at the label
- Will hair dry faster with this AG product?
- Does Shu Uemura Porefinist really remove blackheads?
- Sara Sara Foot Finger Cream – Look at the label
- Is Ovation Cell Therapy hair care worth the money?
- Is silica good for skin?
- Vita Skin Vitamin C Serum – look at the label
- How does Finesse give different levels of conditioning?
- Does Folicure really grow hair?
- How does anti-aging hair care work? Episode 26
- Has coconut oil finally met its match?
- Can skin cleansers deliver active ingredients? Episode 25
- Penetrex cream – Look at the label
- Signature Club Anti-Wrinkle Capsules – Look at the label
- Is Elumen Hair Color really less damaging?
- Can you cure cellulite with coffee grounds? Episode 23
- Arm and Hammer Whitening Booster – how does it work?
- Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream – Look at the label
- Vintage cosmetic video – can makeup make skin better?
- Does Revita Cor treatment really stimulate hair growth?
- Softsoap Lavender and Chamomile: Look at the label
- Eminence Stone Crop Gel Wash – Look at the label
- Are natural extracts better than water?
- When it comes to cosmetic ingredients, more is not always better
- Heel Tastic Intensive Heel Therapy – Look at the label
- Don’t be duped by deceptive drugstore doubles
- Vincent Longo Lip & Cheek Gel – Look at the label
- When does a cosmetic become a drug?
- Cure Natural Aqua Gel – look at the label
- Does Mario Badescu Silver Powder really unclog pores?
- Folic Symbol Hair Loss Shampoo – Look at the label
- Is the VitaGlow vitamin injection process good for skin?
- Ultima Pure Swiss Hyaluronic Acid Serum – Look at the label
- How does KHairPep work?
- H and B Dead Sea Muscle Relaxant Aromatic Butter – Look at the label
- Is facial yoga for real? Episode 14
- Africa’s Best Organics Olive Oil Extra Virgin Conditioner – Look at the label
- Is Matrixyl the next miracle anti-aging ingredient?
- Is Herbal Essences Naked Cleansing conditioner worth the money?
- Is this cheap eye cream too good to be true?
- L’Oreal Kids Orange Mango Smoothie 2-in-1 Shampoo – Look at the label
- Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm – Look at the label
- Why do I have to wear sunscreen under foundation?
- Is Dove trying to trick you?
- Yalmeh Aloe Super Youth Eye Cream – Look at the label
- How can FutureDerm be the first moisturizer to be as unique as you are?
- Straight hair without heat damage? The AntiTeaser Clip
- What is the difference between BB creams and CC creams?
- Do diamonds do anything in beauty products?
- Hair conditioning myths Episode 08
- Does Camellia oil reduce stretch marks?
- How do hair conditioners work? Episode 07
- Should lash extensions be allowed in mascara commercials?
- Collagen Serum: Look at the label
- The clever lies that cosmetic companies tell Episode 01
- Why is new Dove Intensive Moisture their most effective conditioner yet
- Collagenta serum: skin savior or scam?
- Why is Lancome more expensive than l’oreal?
- Moroccan oil hair treatment: look at the label
- Anti-Aging Ingredients
- How does chinaglaze crackle nail polish work?
- Wrinkle Creams: How to tell which ones really work
- Does Simengdi Bio Gold Pearl cream really work?
- How does estee lauder Idealist work?
- Are hand sanitizers bad for nails?
- Is the no-poo method for you?
- Which mineral makeup is best?
- Are salon products in regular stores the same as those in salons?
- Is a tourmaline ceramic flat iron better for your hair?
- Is votre vu for you?
- Should you use the Clarisonic skin care system
- Is Imedeen good for my skin?
- Beauty q&a: does malibu treatment remove hard water and rust stains from hair?
- Does bodiphier relaxer safely straighten hair?
- Can cosmetic acupuncture reduce wrinkles?
- How pure are 100% pure cosmetics?
- What’s the difference between skin toners and astringents?
- How to make your brown eyes blue
- Does silk protein really help your hair?
- Is aveda really more natural?
- Is band-aid blister block a rip off?
- Is your clarisonic skin brush dangerous?
- Is ren skincare really skin friendly?
- How to pick a good face wash
- Is Pantene putting plastic on your hair?
- Does the pink patch weight loss patch really work?
- Can Collyre Bleu Eye Drops make your eyes blue
- Phytorelaxer: the lie of no lye relaxers
- 7 sure ways to straighten your hair
- How kerastase kills your cash
- Neutrogena wave power cleanser
- Neem oil: a natural acne cure?
- Can yeast infection creams boost hair growth?
- Why body mint is a disappoint-mint
- Don’t get ripped off by your nail salon
- Will copper stop your dandruff?
- Why is avon skin so soft so amazing?
- Beauty review – new herbal essences shampoo – drama clean and more
- Sulfates in shampoos: What are they?
- Should you believe it if consumer reports says expensive wrinkle creams are not better?
- Is Meladerm a good skin lightener
- Is dead sea salt good for your skin?
- The cause of smelly hair syndrome
- Jan Marini eyelash growth update
- Are Arbonne products the best skin care you can buy
- Beauty q&a: is oil good for your hair?
- How do 2 in 1 shampoos work?
- Do shave minimizing lotions work?
- How does mascara work?
- Is monistat bikini chafing gel a good makeup primer?
- Should you say yes to carrots