Beauty Board 'As Seen On TV'

If you're never quite sure whether the ads for popular beauty products can be believed, relax. Our 4you Beauty Board is made up of veteran testers ready to try the latest when it comes to all things beauty. We'll share what worked and what bombed with the hope of making life a little easier for you.

Check out our online database of reviews at TBO.com, search: Health.

Pajama Jeans

Available at Walgreens and online at pajamajeans.com; $39.95

"Pajama jeans are so amazingly comfortable you'll want to sleep in them."

Rating: B    

Cloe says: I laughed the first time I saw the commercial for Pajama Jeans, with women shopping, riding bike and lounging in their jeans because they were so soft and comfortable. Yeah, right, I said to myself. A fashionista like me wouldn't be caught dead wearing something like that. How quickly things change. I am now one of those women, proudly wearing my Pajama Jeans to run errands. These pants really do look like jeans -- they've got stitching, brass rivets and a boot-cut design -- but they are so comfy! I had to cuff them because they're not long enough for my 6-foot frame, but they look really cute. And I love how they don't cut into my skin the way denim jeans sometimes can. The fabric is so forgiving it actually adjusted to my figure as I ate my way through the holidays. Try that with your favorite pair of jeans. Of course, I had to try sleeping in them, and they passed. (Although I would go up a size next time.) But here's a warning: Wash your pajama jeans before wearing or you could end up leaving a dark-blue spot on your sofa. I found that out the hard way. Now, if someone could invent Pajama Spanx!

Cloe Cabrera, 45, covers entertainment for The Tampa Tribune, TBO.com and WFLA-TV.

Cami Secret Clip-on Mock Camisoles by OnTel

Available at some local drugstores or online at ontel.com; price varies, starting at $10 plus shipping for a set of six

"Cool, lightweight and comfortable … the layered look without the bulk."

Rating: A-

Michelle says: OK, I admit it. I'm a sucker for those crazy "as seen on TV" products. Whenever the late Billy Mays screamed at me, I would snap into a hypnotic state and pull out my checkbook. I was one of the first people to order the Veg-a-Matic (loved it!) and the Clapper (never worked the way it was supposed to). Now here comes Cami Secret, the "quick & easy clip-on cami!" For those of us who are ... ahem … endowed, this is a miracle invention. Some of my favorite tops reveal too much cleavage, making them quite unsuitable for certain occasions. But the Cami Secret – think of it as a dickey, one of those fake turtleneck pieces – clips on the bra strap, and voila! Instant coverage! With three adjustments, it fits all sizes. And I love the lace trim. Each package comes with three camis in different colors, so you can even change the look of your top. A genius came up with this idea.     

Michelle Bearden, 56, covers faith and values for The Tampa Tribune, WFLA-TV and TBO.com

Turbie Twist Super-Absorbent Hair Towel

Available at Target, Ross, CVS, Burlington Coat Factory and online at turbietwist.com, target.com and bedbathandbeyond.com; $9.99 to $12.99 for a twin pack.

"It's unique twist and loop system makes it the hair towel that stays in place."

Rating: C-

Wendy says: I never thought I needed a special towel for my hair. I still don't. The maker touts the Turbie Towel as being small and thin but absorbent. Though it's not as cumbersome as a bath towel, it's not nearly as absorbent, either. And I have so many specialized products for other things that I don't need one more thing to clutter by bathroom. Having said that, the product is true to the maker's claim that it twists easily and stays in place. And most of the online reviews were positive. Those who were critical shared my complaint that it didn't remove enough water.

Wendy M. Whitt, 45, is the Tribune Metro editor.