Becoming a Merle Girl - Merle Norman Cosmetics
If you have read any of my blog, you know I have a thing for made in the USA products. Until recently, I never gave any thought as to whether my makeup is made in the USA or not.
Last week, I stumbled upon a You Tube Video where a girl was reviewing a new line of lipsticks by an internet influencer. The colors were beautiful. The packaging was stunning if not a little over to top. But the product inside was something else.
The lipsticks had hair and particles in them. I was aghast!!! What happened? How could this be?
You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGUylu-Gwj0
Curious, I viewed other videos -- it just got worse and worse.
People all over were complaining about them being unclean and even dangerous to health. I know I would not like to use them.
I watched every video I could find. Even the ones Jaclyn Hill made to explain the situation. Over and over again, the blame was laid on the lab. Only once in a video by another beauty influencer, Marlena Stell, kinda let it slip, that they were manufactured in China was mentioned.Whether they were or weren't, I was appalled. The lipsticks were a mess.
Sooooo......
I googled "makeup made in China."
I kid you not. Reports of feces, urine, hair, and various unknown particles in the makeup, ingredients that should not be there.... the list goes on.
As a result, I quickly threw out all my makeup and searched for Made in the USA. This website has a pretty comprehensive list - breaking down Made in the USA, Made Mostly in the USA, Made in Other Countries: https://blushinginhollywood.com/makeup-made-in-the-usa/
And then I saw it --- my old friend from the early 70's when mother introduced to me makeup.
I am very lucky because there are several Merle Norman Boutiques near me. I literally ran to one to at least get the basics - since everything else was now safely in my garbage can - foundation, moisturizer, eye shadow, lip stick.
I was very pleased -- the store was fresh and pretty. It was comforting to see all the new things and some of the old standbys.
After a complementary makeup session showing me the various items for my skin type, age, and use, I bought what I needed and came home. I felt like a school girl. I have never in my life pitched out ALL of my makeup and started over.
Now several days later, I am glad I did. My face looks better. Their moisturizer is killer; my cheeks no longer feel as if the are going to crack when I smile. Here are few selfies taken at the end of the day. I have touched up my lipstick but nothing else. I do like the wear ability.
And the coverage.
Because I have hooded eyes, the Merle Girl who worked with me should me a method of haw to do my eyes to open them up. I am still trying to master this technique.
I am definitely going to be a Merle Girl going forward and using only Merle for all the makeup and skin care needs.
Pat
Last week, I stumbled upon a You Tube Video where a girl was reviewing a new line of lipsticks by an internet influencer. The colors were beautiful. The packaging was stunning if not a little over to top. But the product inside was something else.
The lipsticks had hair and particles in them. I was aghast!!! What happened? How could this be?
You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGUylu-Gwj0
Curious, I viewed other videos -- it just got worse and worse.
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| https://medium.com/@jyssicaschwartz/7-business-lessons-from-the-jaclyn-hill-cosmetics-disaster-cd6fef58fc06 |
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| https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a27892318/jaclyn-hill-lipstick-line-controversy/. |
People all over were complaining about them being unclean and even dangerous to health. I know I would not like to use them.
I watched every video I could find. Even the ones Jaclyn Hill made to explain the situation. Over and over again, the blame was laid on the lab. Only once in a video by another beauty influencer, Marlena Stell, kinda let it slip, that they were manufactured in China was mentioned.Whether they were or weren't, I was appalled. The lipsticks were a mess.
Sooooo......
I googled "makeup made in China."
I kid you not. Reports of feces, urine, hair, and various unknown particles in the makeup, ingredients that should not be there.... the list goes on.
As a result, I quickly threw out all my makeup and searched for Made in the USA. This website has a pretty comprehensive list - breaking down Made in the USA, Made Mostly in the USA, Made in Other Countries: https://blushinginhollywood.com/makeup-made-in-the-usa/
And then I saw it --- my old friend from the early 70's when mother introduced to me makeup.
I am very lucky because there are several Merle Norman Boutiques near me. I literally ran to one to at least get the basics - since everything else was now safely in my garbage can - foundation, moisturizer, eye shadow, lip stick.
I was very pleased -- the store was fresh and pretty. It was comforting to see all the new things and some of the old standbys.
After a complementary makeup session showing me the various items for my skin type, age, and use, I bought what I needed and came home. I felt like a school girl. I have never in my life pitched out ALL of my makeup and started over.
Now several days later, I am glad I did. My face looks better. Their moisturizer is killer; my cheeks no longer feel as if the are going to crack when I smile. Here are few selfies taken at the end of the day. I have touched up my lipstick but nothing else. I do like the wear ability.
And the coverage.
Because I have hooded eyes, the Merle Girl who worked with me should me a method of haw to do my eyes to open them up. I am still trying to master this technique.
I am definitely going to be a Merle Girl going forward and using only Merle for all the makeup and skin care needs.
Pat
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