I have to say I applaud the folks at Peter Thomas Roth for putting the word “Temporary” in the name of their eye tightener. The results of any beauty product (if any visible results are to be had at all) are temporary at best. As are the results of brushing our teeth and washing our hair. Again, thanks to PTR—and you!—for keeping it real. xo
Finally sitting down at substack this morning and I'm glad to get to this one... I wonder what is the difference between optimism and cognitive dissonance? In college, I spent so much money on a Shisedo cellulite eliminating cream (while, at 5'7" weighing 108 pounds) and I was CONVINCED the minty aftereffect was literally sucking up my ass dimples. But maybe it was just my incredibly intelligent brain, justifying the expense. I don't mean to be dour: I think the secret to living well is realizing you can choose your outlook, while, as you suggest, not being a sucker just because you see the bright side. We can see good all around us and also ask: who's profiting here?
This is definitely something I also wouldn’t waste money on and you know I love all things skin care! The only thing that tightens a bottom is exercise 😉oh and plastic surgery 😆
The Peter Thomas Roth eye cream sounds a lot like a product I was hearing advertised on podcasts a few years ago. I had to look it up, as I can’t remember the name, but I think it’s Plexiderm. Looks like it’s not bargain it was in its podcast days!
Asking Val: if I invested in these creams, the last area I would think to firm is my rump. What is the matter with me?
Another excellent post, Val!
I have to say I applaud the folks at Peter Thomas Roth for putting the word “Temporary” in the name of their eye tightener. The results of any beauty product (if any visible results are to be had at all) are temporary at best. As are the results of brushing our teeth and washing our hair. Again, thanks to PTR—and you!—for keeping it real. xo
Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
Finally sitting down at substack this morning and I'm glad to get to this one... I wonder what is the difference between optimism and cognitive dissonance? In college, I spent so much money on a Shisedo cellulite eliminating cream (while, at 5'7" weighing 108 pounds) and I was CONVINCED the minty aftereffect was literally sucking up my ass dimples. But maybe it was just my incredibly intelligent brain, justifying the expense. I don't mean to be dour: I think the secret to living well is realizing you can choose your outlook, while, as you suggest, not being a sucker just because you see the bright side. We can see good all around us and also ask: who's profiting here?
This is definitely something I also wouldn’t waste money on and you know I love all things skin care! The only thing that tightens a bottom is exercise 😉oh and plastic surgery 😆
The Peter Thomas Roth eye cream sounds a lot like a product I was hearing advertised on podcasts a few years ago. I had to look it up, as I can’t remember the name, but I think it’s Plexiderm. Looks like it’s not bargain it was in its podcast days!