The Logical Conclusion of Empowerment Marketing Is Companies Campaigning on Their Own Failings
Have you heard? Weight Watchers wants you to love yourself—to understand you’re more than mere numbers on a scale.
Neutrogena to Men: Don't Use the Same Soap on Your Face and Sex Bits
Neutrogena Canada has released a new ad campaign that encourages men to use Neutrogena Men® Invigorating Face Wash because washing your face with the same soap you use to wash your "junk" will lead to "junkface."
Forget to Wear Sunscreen When It's Cloudy? Now There's Cloudscreen
Do you wear sunscreen everyday? Do you say you wear sunscreen everyday, but actually just smear on some SPF 15 moisturizer once in the morning and then fail to reapply after a few hours? And do you even think about sunscreen when it's cloudy outside?
Worth It: A Sunscreen That Won't Shine
Much unlike many a magazine editor who recommends you buy all sorts of crap that they most likely got for free, your Jezebel staff doesn't get jack shit (other than books, unsolicited). And that's how it should be. But on our own time, in our personal lives, we still buy stuff. So this is Worth It, our daily…
"Calvin Klein, Go Back In The Closet!"
- Village Voice nightlife columnist Michael Musto has sharp words for Calvin Klein, seen here with boyfriend Nick Gruber. "Get a grip on yourself, girl, and nail some dignity to the floor before this kid steals it all away from you."
Sick & Twisted: "Anti-Aging" & "Cosmeceutical" Ads
Not only is the completely false and made-up term "anti-aging" loathsome, the ads associated with "anti-aging" products are, without fail, offensive, cruel and chock-full of misleading language. Let's take a look, shall we?
Dita Von Teese Will Wear As Much Couture As She Wants
- Dita Von Teese wears two Elie Saab couture creations in her limited-run Paris show. Is it strange that the only people who can afford couture these days are burlesque artists and Saudi princesses? [IHT]
Will Roberto Cavalli Manage To Make Wine Tacky Too?
- Roberto Cavalli is now in the wine business. We hope it comes with a leopard print label! [WWD, 1st item]
- Diane Lane is the latest Neutrogena "brand ambassador." Jesus Christ do we hate that term. [WWD, 2nd item]
- Marcus Wilmont and Maki Aminaka Lofvander won England's Fashion Fringe award for their label Aminaka…
Jennifer Garner: Young, Gifted And Cracked
- Baby-faced baby mama Jennifer Garner will soon be shilling anti-aging products for Neutrogena. [WWD, 1st item]
- Urban Outfitters wants to be your new bff and txt u w all the l8test info 4 nu products + sales etc. Ttyl xo! [WWD, sub req'd]
- Trashy fashion designer Anand Jon (whose top celeb clients include, um, Paris…
