Apr 10 2007
You Can’t Kiss Perfection
I was recently sent a pack of high quality glossy cards advertising Revlon’s Limited Edition Collection makeup.
They fascinated me – this marketing of glamour and impossible perfection.
Will I “inspire desire with diamond-like dazzle” by sweeping Diamond Lust sheer shadow on my lids?
Perhaps I can “Accent my allure” with Bare It All Lustrous Powder.
Or maybe I can Enchant a man with Lash Jewels Eye Accents. I am sure he will be totally bewitched by what looks like colored water drops clinging to the tips of my eyelashes.
I know! I will apply Crushed Velvet Lip Creme and Unleash my Inner Vixen.
Yeah…my inner vixen.
Oh, I like this better – Midnight Swirl Lip Lustre. I can Whisper My Deepest secrets and Captivate him with my lips’ sheer tint, deep color, and shine.
I am sure he will be enjoy the way my lips bounce off the wineglass creating a sweet ringing tone.
Oh, baby, my inner vixen wants to captivate you.
I’d whisper my deepest secrets in your ear but I can’t move my lips.
I am sure he will be enjoy the way my lips bounce off the wineglass creating a sweet ringing tone.
Yeah, really. That doesn’t look so much like lipstick as it does some sort of acrylic epoxy.
Cosmetics can be pleasing in a “let’s get really dressed up,” special occasion sort of sense, but for the most part I enjoy the natural, fresh beauty of a woman sans make-up.
Just think about what cosmetics and the associated advertising suggests — that you’re not attractive on your own or that you’re flawed and that Revlon and Mabeline can help.
What a horrible message!
Ms.Q,
Your post made me smile! I must admit I do love my gloss, and yes, it is a rather sticky situation. = )
I found the cards both frightening in their message and hilarious in their prose! The names for the lip “cremes” were pretty funny:
“racy rouge”, “naughty nude”, and “blackmail.”
The Diamond Lust Sheer Shadow eyecolor names weren’t much better: “platinum plaything”, “grab me gold” and “bedroom bronze.”
I don’t mind makeup – it can enhance a person’s appearance. I wear some eyeshadow when I’m working but don’t bother otherwise. Sunscreen and lip balm are my way of facing the day.
Salma: I’m glad I made you smile! You have a nice one! I used to wear lipstick – like 20 years ago – and never really got into the hassle of it: reapplying, leaving marks on glasses, leaving marks on my clothing and leaving marks on … someone else. I gather the “technology” is better now but eh, one less thing for me to worry about!