the gold and the beautiful

shu uemura 24k gold plated eyelash curler
Urban beauty myths... it's easy to succumb. while the entire world espouses a product's must-have-ness ...the pressure builds, and before you know it you are against all logic hailing a taxi to your favorite addiction emporium. we are all guilty, whether it's finding out that 24/7 freeze serum is not better than botox, that kiehl's silk groom should instead be named oil groom, or that creme de la mer creates breakouts.... let us not even think of the investments we have made in the name of finding the holy grail. reading about, hearing about, and finally hearing mentioned during 'the devil wears prada', the shu uemura 24k gold plated eyelash curler brought our addictive behavior to the fore. we are happy to report that we are the opposite of disappointed. the myth that preceded this beautiful little object is that it accommodates all eye shapes without the slightest bit of pinching. (previous eyelash curlers have only pinched our delicate eyelids while bending our lashes into a most unattractive ''L" shape). it's true. for the first time ever, we perfectly painlessly curled (not bent) our lashes, applied shu uemura basic mascara and could not believe the results. pretty, pretty lashes that looked completely artifice free. we know, not for everyone, but thicker mascara can be applied if desired. satisfaction of mythic proportion available at shu uemura.
sound investment: 9
does it turn back time?: 9
sensory satisfaction: 9
cool factor: 10
rate of addiction: 9.25

dear doctor

I'm damaged. but significantly less so with the help of famed dermatologist patricia wexler's undereye brightening cream. science is on my side. haloxyl, the main ingredient in this potion, has been found to decrease the appearance of dark circles by 60% after 56 days of daily application. basically, haloxyl breaks up and clears out the unsightly substances under the surface of the skin which cause dark circles. productddict loves this idea as productaddict does not like concealers, which we have found rarely conceal. though dark circles are largely heredetary and not a penance for late nights, let's feign ignorance and party on. available at www.bigelowchemists.com

bright eyes

As refreshing as it looks. 'ultimate lift eye gel' really ultimately lifts ones eyes overnight. the danish chemist behind this product has combined aloe vera (benefits obvious), calendula (a natural softener), cucumber (a tightener and decongestant), eyebright extract (a natural herb which constricts capillaries), and hyaluronic acid (a humectant which binds moisture to the skin). great used every night, even better used nights which involve a bit more debauchery than is good for the delicate under eye area. we highly recommend incorporating the following regimen as part of your evening plans.... prior to stepping out the door, refrigerate your 'ulitmate lift eye gel'. upon arriving home, as good as your bed looks, apply chilled eye gel only to wake looking fully rested. for added relief apply chilled gel again in the morning pre shower. rinse off. results guaranteed. available at www.olehenriksen.com