Tink (trumania) wrote, @ 2007-07-16 10:07:00

bliss
I hate bliss. Not the state of being, but the face and body product line, as in www.blissworld.com. But DON'T go there, you will be tempted, but their stuff doesn't work! I used to always get their catalog and a few years ago I ordered a butt load of stuff that promised things like "smaller pores" and "unclogged pores", and....well ok, so I got a ton of stuff to help my pores and that's pretty much it. But I can't help it, the pores on my nose are extremely stubborn. Anyway, they did not deliver.

But I did also get this foot cream and these crazy socks with this weird rubbery type stuff on the inside that helps your feet soak up the moisture (you wear them to bed after putting on the lotion). I'm not really sure why I even bought these items since they were expensive and I have never had any problems with dry feet. Not even when I was in gymnastics and I would literally dip both of my feet into the chalk bin so as to not slip off the beam. As a side note, this didn't actually work - after landing a back hand spring both my feet slipped to each side and I crotched the beam hard-core. It hurt so bad I ran (limped) to the bathroom and cried. However I was stubborn and tough, so I went right back out to the beam. But then when trying the same move I landed on my shoulder and did most of the flip to the side of the beam and landed on my butt on the floor. It was more embarassing then painful. I told my coach that I wouldn't be doing beam anymore, and luckily he agreed with me.

Anywho, I used the lotion and weid socks once, then they went into the depths of one of my bathroom drawers along with several other once-used products that I'm not really sure why I bought. Last year for my mom's birthday I was even tempted to give the lotion and socks to her since she likes foot care products - I was 8 months pregnant and it was about 180 degrees outside, and I didn't feel like going shopping. However I decided against it...not because it would be tactless, gross, and rude, but because I convinced myself that someday I would need them. Which, incidentally, is why I also have all the other things in my bathroom drawers...and under my bed...and in my closet.

But I was actually right! Someday has come and I do need them! I'm not sure if it was the dry Utah air (I believe they actually measure the humidity in negative numbers there) or what, but my heels are all dry and cracked. So I got all excited and pulled out the rubbery socks and lotion, but they didn't work! I used them two nights in a row and the next morning my feet looked and felt exactly the same. Last night I used the first step of the Mary Kay Satin Hands (that really thick pink stuff) and regular socks and they look much better now. Stupid bliss! I also hate them because they don't capitalize the first letter of their name. Why not??? It's a proper noun!!!

	whatwouldyousay 2007-07-16 22:54 (link)
	Oh...Bliss is way too expensive for what it does....my sister and I are always mad at their stupid products. They just have a good marketing department. I do like the bliss poetic waxing kit but seriously I think waxing your eyebrows is pretty easy with any wax. Bliss sucks. Sorry about your beam incidents. (Reply to this) (Thread)

monkeypowers 2007-07-17 10:45 (link)

I have that waxing kit - I'm pretty sure Jennette gave it to me half used - but I find it to be a hassle compared to a lot of other waxing products since you can't microwave it. It doesn't give me an enormous rash though, like most of them. I can't believe the socks were $68 (yes I went to the website, and yes, it's extremely persuasive, especially with all the name dropping)!! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

trumania 2007-07-17 15:19 (link)

They were $68?!?!?! Holy crap, I was insane!! Well then it's my own fault for buying freaking $68 socks. When are socks ever worth that much? Yes, I gave you that waxing kit. I tried to use it on my belly when I was preggers so I would have one of those pretty, smooth pregnant bellies. Instead I got one strip done and decided it wasn't worth it and I'd just have to live with a hairy belly. Well, a hairy belly with one smooth strip down the middle. I actually called Tom after I did it crying and saying that I looked like Steve Carell in 40 Yr. Old Virgin. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	whatwouldyousay 2007-07-18 00:11 (link)
	I wonder if it would work if we say melted it on the stove and poured it into a microwave safe container? I have two (my sister tried to give herself a bikini wax...didn't follow the instructions...ended up crying almost...wrote swear words on the box...and gave it to me) so perhaps I'll do an experiment. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	monkeypowers 2007-07-18 11:45 (link)
	I've cried from a self bikini wax - no shame in that. I think that if there was a way to keep it warm without being scalding that would be the best. It's annoying to have to wax in the kitchen, due to poor lighting and lack of proper mirrors. But I guess that's why people go to a salon. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	trumania 2007-07-18 16:04 (link)
	Oooh, they have those little warmer plates!! I saw a waxing kit that I was really tempted to get that had this tiny little warmer plate that you set the jar of wax on and it melts - right in your bathroom! And keeps it at the right temp! Come to think of it...why didn't I buy it? Now I can't remember where I saw it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	trumania 2007-07-19 00:47 (link)
	PS Which sister? I imagined Katie for some reason...It's really hilarious to imagine her fiercely writing "f*** bliss" on the box. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	whatwouldyousay 2007-07-20 00:43 (link)
	It was Rosie...hahaha...she came upstairs after a reallllly long time and looked a little, uh, sheepish. So then Katie and I died laughing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)