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Reading Between the Lines of Endorsements: How to Avoid Skincare Scams and Shopping Snafus

Earlier this week, while on my way home from work, I was listening to the local radio station. While I was tuned in, I heard two of the DJs banter about how one of them has never used a moisturizer while the other acted disgusted over his coworker’s lack of skincare sensibility. I could only roll my eyes as one of the DJs then went on to brag about all the wonderful things that a particular moisturizer brand had done for him. Had it really though? It felt like a cheap, forced endorsement deal to me. It got me asking: how many products can really accomplish the things that celebrity (even local celebrity) endorsements offer and how many are pulling the wool over our eyes? Continue reading

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