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Why Be Pretty When You Can Be Gorgeous?

I can't believe it's been eight months since my very first HSN show! I was so excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the fabulous "Sephora on HSN" shows and meet the incredibly talented show hosts I'd grown to love over the years as I watched them on my television. Thank you all so much for making Too Faced one of the most successful cosmetics brands on HSN in such a short time. It's because of you that we now have our very own Too Faced shows presented by Sephora!

It has been so much fun creating and developing products that allow all of you to achieve professional results without being professionals. Believe me, I've had the privilege of working with some of the most rich and famous women on the planet, but honey, if I had a team of ten glamour experts working on me, I could look like a supermodel too-but that just isn't real life.

I love using the tricks of the trade that I've learned throughout my 18 years in the biz to create cosmetics that afford "real women"–like my mom, sister, and friends–the same advantages and special effects that were once only available to stars, socialites or millionaires. I learned to use a foundation brush to apply liquid makeup to create the most flawless and seamless finish, but even I had trouble fumbling with the bottle and brush. I spilled more makeup than I care to recount. That's how my "Magic Wand Foundation in a Brush" was born. I developed a pure foundation based in sea water and loaded it into a fool-proof foundation brush. My mother hasn't stopped thanking me since I gave her that first brush.

The same thing went into my "Brow Envy Kit". So many of my gal pals were suffering the freeway traffic up to Beverly Hills to get their brows professionally shaped and sculpted. I knew I could give them the same pro-results at home, so after a year and a half of lab time, my "Brow Envy Kit" was born and changed the world for countless busy women desperate for gorgeous brows.

I just can't tell you how much it thrills me to "hit it" with rock star products like that. I feel so great helping women raise their self esteem through how they view themselves. It may sound simple, but I believe that if life isn't exactly what you want it to be, if you begin to look the part, life will catch up. The way we see ourselves is a very powerful thing.

I want every one of you to look in that mirror and feel amazing, because you are amazing! Live it up ladies, that's what it is all about. Mix a little bit of glam into your everyday life. When you were little girls playing with your dolls and sneaking into your mom's closets playing dress up, didn't you dream of growing up to be gorgeous? Well then be gorgeous! Life is too short to be just pretty. And remember, “Why Be Pretty When You Can Be Gorgeous"?

Jerrod Blandino
Too Faced Cosmetics
Founder & Creative Director

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Brooke, CA 09/12/2008
I LOVE all Too Faced products! Everything they make is so fun and glamourous! I just recently bought their Magic Wand Foundation and its awesome, I wear it everyday. It gives great coverage and has actually improved my skin. I do not agree with the previous comment, every bit of it is made in China, because none of the Too Faced products that I have purchased are made in China. Everything I have is made in USA, Canada, and Germany. Thanks Too Faced!
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JULIE, CA 09/12/2008
Too Faced is the most wonderful line! I wear in exclusively and couldn't live without my Magic Wand Illuminating Foundation or California in a Compact bronzer. Jerrod is so great to watch on HSN too! He is so fun and has really great tips. Thanks for everything, Jerrod!
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Arlene, CA 09/12/2008
I love too faced-products, I have an eye-shadow & lip-gloss palette set that comes in a cute black case with pink lace cover, I take it everywhere with me. It has become one of my essentials. I love your products they are true to their color and they go on easily. My 11 year old daughter has begun sneaking into it and using the lip gloss, so it is probably time to order another. Thank you Jerrod for such a great products.
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JC, KS 09/05/2008
this line has some nice styles and colors, however I quit buying it because every bit of it is made in China and you can't trust what goes into the product.
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AR 07/02/2008
Jerrod, I have a 14 year old daughter and I can not thank you enough for the lash injection mascara (a lot less arguing). I was using Mirenese? mascara but product always inconsitent but loved the concept. I'm glad I stumbled onto Too Faced Cosmetics. Superior cosmetics! Thank you!
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renee, NJ 06/25/2008
hi jerrod, i just love your line of cosmetics... too faced is awesome and very high quality! i use the lash injection, LOVE it! i also have the sun bunny with that fabulous brush and the leopard bronzing powder! they are so nice and look so natural too! i am about to order snow bunny... just wanted to tell you that i am impressed with your line and have recommended it to many people! keep up the good work and keep those products coming! thank you for making me beautiful...
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