Beauty Tips

My Week as an Infomercial Addict

WEN, Instyler, BladeBuddy -- should anyone actually own these? One writer sees if her beauty routine can survive on infomercial products alone -- and, in the process, discovers which ones are truly worth owning

by Sarah Carrillo

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Can't resist some infomercial "fashion" Yes, I use the word "fashion" here in the loosest sense, since I'm pretty sure Pajama Jeans won't end up on a runway anytime soon. I try them on with trepidation and they're � surprisingly � not that bad. They kind of look like trouser-cut jeans, although a bit ill fitting. The "small" size equates to a size 6, which is bigger than what I normally wear. (Seriously, why do these manufacturers leave out us wee ones? So unfair.)

So the jeans are big, but not un-wearable, thanks to the drawstring waist (that's a hard pill to swallow), and a pair of high heels. There is some puckering in the back though, if only I had a product to fix that � Oh wait, I do! It's called the Hip-T, a "layering accessory for your hips." Think tiny tube top-esque piece of fabric that covers muffin top, too-short shirts, and, hey, look, obvious drawstrings in your "jeans." And it comes in snazzy leopard print or "hearts of Hardy," a nod to the ticky-tacky Ed Hardy designs so popular with those Jersey Shore kids. (They also come in plain black and white too.)

I show up to work expecting everyone to immediately notice the pajama jeans, but no one does. I guess these can "pass" as regular pants. Finally, desperate for some kind of feedback, I tell a few co-workers what I'm wearing, and there's a stampede to my desk to inspect them. The consensus: "shockingly wearable." And I have to say, pretty comfy too -- at least until I get a knot in the drawstring and have to struggle in the bathroom stall, but I'll take the blame for that one.

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I LOVE my Ped Egg--it saves me from seeing a doctor to get rid of my calluses. And I have nerve damage from eye surgery. I happened to see a Calcium/Magnesium drink which you use with juice. It really works to relieve pain!

by GigiSD Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 12:51PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting, but the Bare minerals actually works well for me.

by caitlin_bickel Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 12:18PM Report as inappropriate

Ped egg works great for me

by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 07:00AM Report as inappropriate

I have the instyler and love it. I have very curling and frizzy hair. Would not be without it. Gave up the flat iron, curlers,a dn curling iron for it.

by terbenche Monday, May 14, 2012 at 11:55AM Report as inappropriate

i actually have ped egg n it works ok but not great. i think the best informercial i have is the magic blender

by mosh Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 10:00PM Report as inappropriate

Absolutely hailarous and adorable at the same time-I have tried a few (can't even remember which ones)and the truth is if there was any good in them I would have remembered-I hate the part - call now and we'll double your order just pay separate shipping and handling-that's when I change the channel-eventually BB&Y gets the item in and if I hate it after my purchase they will honor the return. So informationals "please stop screaming at us"-especially after midnight.

by BlondeBabe Monday, April 23, 2012 at 01:18PM Report as inappropriate

I have a Ped Egg and hate it! It does absolutely nothing for me! But I would really like to try the Blade Buddy, sounds like a money saver.

by britni_burpo Monday, April 23, 2012 at 02:49AM Report as inappropriate

I adore WEN. It's the best thing in the world for curly hair if you want to wear it natural. WEN is a 10 for me

by betty_law_morgan Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 03:55PM Report as inappropriate

I don't know about the rest of the stuff you mentioned, but WEN is one of the best hair products out there. BTW, their is the Lavender formula for volume, if thst's what you need. He even has a formulas for those that have nut and gluten problems. I didn't want to believe the hype, but I'm a firm believer in WEN. A WEN -WEN situation, hair down. ( sorry couldn't resist the puns)

by mia_boca Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 09:44PM Report as inappropriate

ha that was interesting, tell u the truth i have a slimmer belt, not the one from tv, from big 5, and it actually worked for me, kinda bummed about the make up i wanted to try it.......

by rosie3love Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 05:50PM Report as inappropriate