Facial-Flex: Most Terrifying Anti-Aging Product Ever? (VIDEO, POLL)

As a young woman like myself, there are precious beauty milestones that will forever remain a part of you, or so I've been told. One that will never, ever leave the bowels of my brain: the first time I saw the Facial-Flex informercial on late night television.

The year was 2k6; I immediately called my mother into the room so she could witness the magical mouth-gear and myriad of exercises meant to firm the jawline in just weeks! I'm pretty sure she woke up my brother, father and our family dog and we all had a good laugh (while secretly assessing whether we could each shell out $38 plus shipping and handling for the glorified retainer).

Apparently -- and inexplicably -- the Facial-Flex has only gained in popularity since then. Introducing this lady of The Looseleaf Beauty Report. She gets really, and I mean really, into using her Facial-Flex, hitting her stride when the background music swells, even losing count because she's having such. A. Great. Time. The first minute of the video: mesmerizing. The remaining three: absolutely terrifying. But all worth watching!

(Via BuzzFeed)

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Comments

[larissa2]

01:36 AM on 05/15/2011

Just want to point out that this device was originally used to help people who have had a stroke regain their facial mobility. Maybe it is still used for this purpose. This tells me that there is a degree of effectiveness in using this device.

I personally use the facial flex. It does not help with the bags under my eyes that I have had since my 20's, but it does seem to help with the toning of other facial muscles and a feeling (like others have said) that I have worked out my facial muscles as one works out other areas of the body. And I would like to think that I do not look like the Joker.

[toochie50]

11:30 AM on 05/09/2011

This is a silly article - have you tried it? I have it and it really works - it takes lines off your face and tightens the under-eye bags almost instantly -within a few hours. I don't know about you, but i would much rather do this than have those pesky injections! Take a look at QVC shopping host Lisa Roberts - she uses it and recommended it for years - she is almost 50 and is GORGEOUS...just sayin!

[staceyann dolenti]

03:59 PM on 05/04/2011

I wish there was a video w/ this article.

Staceyann C. Dolenti

[Gary Stockdale]

03:06 PM on 04/30/2011

Victoria Looseleaf is a noted writer on dance for the Los Angeles Times, and a freelance arts columnist. My favorite line? "I can just feel things firming up."

[Nybklyny]

10:45 AM on 04/28/2011

Damn I wish I'd known about this when I was still with my ex wife.

[Katbird]

12:29 AM on 04/28/2011

You're doing a story on this NOW?! This thing has been around for ages. A friend of mine had one back in the 90s.

[LovingFit]

12:02 AM on 04/28/2011

I think that lady is so high on something, that I got high just watching this video! I am not sure about this device, it could work, but it' s probably a good idea to keep it to your self when you are using it.

[scorpioleidy]

11:38 AM on 04/27/2011

I own this - and it is NOT terrifying, but is actually quite useful (I think). I don't use it as often as I should, so I haven't really noticed anything, but I don't have any wrinkles or sagging skin, either. It's a cute little gadget that you can mindlessly use while you're watching TV or something - and you can actually feel the muscles working when you use it.

[jodelllaw]

10:09 AM on 04/27/2011

Bought by porn stars everywhere

[DannyGee]

09:07 AM on 04/27/2011

I'm pretty sure this was filmed the same year as the first Love Boat.

Where do people find this stuff? Literally, where>?

[scorpioleidy]

11:35 AM on 04/27/2011

QVC - I own one (I swear!).

[SteveDenver]

02:32 AM on 04/27/2011

This and the "Shake Weight" make strange companions.
(Somebody's gonna choke on this thing and sue for a bundle!)

[Sara Lira]

11:31 PM on 04/26/2011

it looks pretty useful..

[OutWest08]

05:57 PM on 04/26/2011

I have been wanting to comment on this vid for awhile now but everything that comes to mind will not pass the moderator so I just say. She looks like she's on drugs. But I'll have to say, if you have a significant other that is willing to provide the stick, you both can get some exercise and fun at the same time.

[bongogirl]

05:50 PM on 04/26/2011

That was strange.

[Will98]

05:36 PM on 04/26/2011

that vid was awesome