Did Sephora call me fat?
I went to Sephora today (a makeup store, fyi). When I got home, I discovered in my bag a small sample of "fat girl sixpack: tummy-toning gel with 6 active ingredients."
On the back, it says "Massage into midsection in a circular motion twice a day for 20-30 seconds. We suggest using in conjunction with regular exercise, healthy diet and the rest of the fatgirlslim regimen."
How dare they call their customers fat! How dare they market this quackery! I'm horrified.
On the back, it says "Massage into midsection in a circular motion twice a day for 20-30 seconds. We suggest using in conjunction with regular exercise, healthy diet and the rest of the fatgirlslim regimen."
How dare they call their customers fat! How dare they market this quackery! I'm horrified.
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I've found that a quick, high friction, upward/downward motion relieves me of an ounce or two per rubbing session.
16 rubbing sessiions = 1lb/day.
Oh, but to answer you question, yes, they called you fat.0 -
Do you think it's okay for them to call me fat? Just curious as to your person opinion.0
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i dont think they called you fat .. tis just the sample they had to give out that day in my opinion0
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I wouldn't assume that unless you knew for a fact that they were handing out specific samples to specific customers. Even then, eh, whatever. Companies spend millions of dollars marketing to target audiences. The internet brings up ads based on your browsing history.
Not something I would be concerned with.0 -
I've found that a quick, high friction, upward/downward motion relieves me of an ounce or two per rubbing session.
16 rubbing sessiions = 1lb/day.
Oh, but to answer you question, yes, they called you fat.
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My sister got that sample once. She's not at all fat. The same day I got a sample of hair products for curly hair--mine's stick straight. It was just a random sample--I'm sure of it!
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I've found that a quick, high friction, upward/downward motion relieves me of an ounce or two per rubbing session.
16 rubbing sessiions = 1lb/day.
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Think you're being a little touchy if you think they specifically picked that sample out after seeing you.
They hand out anti ageing samples too, doesn't mean everyone looks really wrinkly.0 -
I went to Sephora today (a makeup store, fyi). When I got home, I discovered in my bag a small sample of "fat girl sixpack: tummy-toning gel with 6 active ingredients."
On the back, it says "Massage into midsection in a circular motion twice a day for 20-30 seconds. We suggest using in conjunction with regular exercise, healthy diet and the rest of the fatgirlslim regimen."
How dare they call their customers fat! How dare they market this quackery! I'm horrified.
This certainly wasn't targeted to you.
It just so happened to be the free sample they were handing out today so don't get your panties in a knot!
They do this because they know that there are women out there who will purchase the real deal because they are naive enough to believe that it works.0 -
Wow, that is rude of them. No words.0
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Walk into any "beauty" store to purchase products and you're "indirectly" being called "not pretty enough" too if that's your perception from getting a sample packet.
Isn't that what make up is for? To hide flaws and colorfully enhance your weak points?
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I've found that a quick, high friction, upward/downward motion relieves me of an ounce or two per rubbing session.
16 rubbing sessiions = 1lb/day.
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fatgirlslim is the **** if you use their whole system. it's used for reducing cellulite and it's one of the only things that actually does anything (but it doesn't work if you don't use all the products and the effects go away if you stop using it).
that's just what it's called. it's a really hard product to sell... I know from experience.
eta: also... since when does a sample in your sephora bag indicate anything at all?0 -
Walk into any "beauty" store to purchase products and you're "indirectly" being called "not pretty enough" too if that's your perception from getting a sample packet.
Isn't that what make up is for? To hide flaws and colorfully enhance your weak points?
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IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
So next thing dressing rooms should do is use those mirrors that manage to make you look thinner, just to make you feel better about yourself?
It's just a sample. That bag is designed for anyone going into Sephora. I see nothing wrong with that.0 -
You could be reading into this too much. Sephora gives out samples of all types of products. I've recieved things that I wouldnt even use.
its a toss up...I just wouldnt take offense to it0 -
It's actually supposed to be a great product (for all sizes) and Sephora is probably just trying to advertise the product. I don't believe that calling you "fat" was their intention. I'm sure that when it comes to sample packs they will hand them out to everyone that is in the store. Don't let it get to you because of the brand name. It's just a brand name, not a label for you.0
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I wouldn't let it bother you. It's probably just something they are trying to sell, and so many women think they are fat and can be talked into thinking they need it.0
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yes... yes they did...0
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um i dont think they called you fat.
sounds like a promo giveaway that they probably stick in all the bags until the promo is gone?
i would never have taken that personally....i dunno thats just me0 -
Are you fat?0
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Are you fat?
Ah....how dare you use logic sir. How dare you!0 -
You could have a really skinny girl to go in there a buy something. If they give her the same sample, then no but if they give her a different sample, yes. Only way to know for sure.0
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You could have a really skinny girl to go in there a buy something. If they give her the same sample, then no but if they give her a different sample, yes. Only way to know for sure.
You mean targeting your audience is bad business?0 -
fatgirlslim is the **** if you use their whole system. it's used for reducing cellulite and it's one of the only things that actually does anything (but it doesn't work if you don't use all the products and the effects go away if you stop using it).
that's just what it's called. it's a really hard product to sell... I know from experience.
eta: also... since when does a sample in your sephora bag indicate anything at all?
Does the whole system honestly give good results?0 -
Wow, that is rude of them. No words.
rude for a store to offer free samples of products they sell?
the audacity!0 -
This thread is useless without pictures.0
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Wow, that is rude of them. No words.
rude for a store to offer free samples of products they sell?
the audacity!
At least offer something that's not crap! N:laugh:0 -
Next time I go to Costco, I'm going to get mad when they try to give me a free taste test of....of....whatever you melanin deprived people eat. Instead, I'll demand beans and rice!0
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Targeting your appropriate market with pinpoint precision is admirable.
Like when the Girl Scouts ask me if I want cookies. They just look at me and know.0 -
Next time I go to Costco, I'm going to get mad when they try to give me a free taste test of....of....whatever you melanin deprived people eat. Instead, I'll demand beans and rice!
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