My "can't judge a book by its cover" product would have to be Coastal Scents Silica Spheres.  They come in a really plain, big plastic container with a paper label and no sifter or anything, but it's an amazing product!  It's the exact same thing as MUFE's HD powder (which certainly wins on packaging), 100% silica, but you get way more product for a ridiculous fraction of the price!  I seriously don't know why anyone would ever purchase MUFE's version, it's basically throwing money down the drain.  Like Meg said, we're not putting the damn jar itself on our face!

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO REVIEW DR DIMA. OMG I could dance with happiness. I ordered Dr Dimas compact powder foundation and it's great. When I got the foundation I also got free samples. Vit C cream by Dr Dima is awesome.  This is a great company.I really like the products. A lot of Hollywood uses this foundation. I like it bc it is a compact. My color is AstroTara. It is a compact that wears like loose mineral powder with out the mess. I hope you all LOVE Dr Dimas products.

Hmm, guess every product I've ever tried!  They either work or don't and the choice to use one or another is partially dependent on appearance.  Some were very physically appealing and worked well while others fell flat.  The reverse is also true.  It's a great reminder that, yes, while packaging plays a huge psychological factor in our decision to buy, it is ultimately the product inside that we judge.  (As it should be.) 

Me too i do recognize i judge often products by their packaging ...if the packaging is uggly and the product is great i hesitate ...

I am not really sure, I guess I only buy products if they have pretty packaging (eeek, how bad is that?) I guess I better stop judging a book by it's cover!

Oh, what is a jar...it might be terribly boring, and dull, and boring...and the contents may be absolutely wonderful. That is exactly what I feel about my EDM. Don't like the packaging one bit (a rubber ring would solve a lot of problems!), but the product is lovely. Same goes for my Garden of Wisdom products.If it works as a night cream, then by all means, continue using it as both night and day cream. I've never really understood the difference anyhow. Both seal in hydration. Both soften the skin. One takes forever to sink in and makes your pillows a mess if you do not begin your routine a few hours before going to bed...the other leaves your skin perfectly happy no matter what time of the day it is. To me, it seems a very easy choice. ;)

I use a vitamin C cream from Trish McEvoy that I like, but it can burn a bit if my face has just been exfoliated, and it's way mroe expensive than this! Sounds like a great alternative for me!

I'm not a sucker for packaging, I want a product that works! This really has my attention now, I'd love to have my mom try this out.

What is the price tag on this cream?  I love vitamin C products too and I'm another smoker.  Right now I'm enjoying Philosophy's Vitamin C 2 step mask.  I got a free kit, I think it's called the Miracle Worker kit, by using this code at Sephora's checkout:
This is a nice gift with purchase. Use Sephora coupon code PHL31 for a free Philosophy 5 piece set with any $25 Sephora order.

I just used this code 4 days ago and it still worked.

my "dont judge a book by its cover" product is st moritz instant bronze mousse this is just a white bottle with some tan writing-but its the best fake tan i have tried so far! so easy and quick to use and is such a good colour (no green like st tropez, and not orange like some others) i just got it for £5!!! and my friend who uses tons of £20 bottles of fake tan went and bought every bottle left in the shop after trying it because she liked it so much!

I don't think that jar looks that bad!  With so many dud products on the market I don't care about packaging, I just try to investigate reviews before making a purchase.  Some of my favourite products come in plain packaging.  Green clay comes in a white cardboard box, vitamin e oil comes in a plain little glass jar, and Monistat gel... well, says Monistat on it! Even with the plain packaging, $88?  No thanks.  I really believe you can get truly great products without breaking the bank.  I don't see a need to spend more than $20/30 on a product.  I have been very happy with the ones I have tried so far and have not spent anywhere near $88 on anything. 

Mine is Suvana's Paw Paw and Honey Organic Lip Balm - the bright yellow tube is a bit off putting, but the balm is fabulous.

I don't think I would buy any thing with ugly or overly glizty packaging. Both equates to dubious marketing to me. I can do with plain packaging, in fact, I'm more attracted to simple and handcrafted packaging. BUT, I also have a soft spot for Japanese cutesy packaging, although I have reservations that such products actually live up to their claims. My miracle product is this lip treatment balm by Tiffa (a drugstore brand under Kanebo)  -- the packaging is too cute, in a little pink plastic pot, almost like a toy.  Everything is in Japanese and I have no idea what chemicals are in the pot.  I bought the balm strictly due to the packaging cos I doubted it will work.  I was so wrong. Whenever my lips cracked (esp when I visit cold climated countries or I was too lazy to apply lip balm throughout the day), I would use this and I'll wake up with uber soft & smooth lips :)  Strangely, the treatment has no effect if my lips are normal/not dry. p/s the packaging of this Dr. Dima's day cream will not put me off buying and I absolutely love the warning label on the screw cap. the price tag... hmmm.. 

Bravo and props to you Meg for reading directions. I'm such a slacker in that area. Is 24 too young to use this product? It seems it can be used as preventative as well and renewing, yes?

Im drooling to get my paws on this line.I hearya about the sticky texture you sometimes get with night creams when most of it ends up on the pillow.I used to have a tendency to judge a product by its packaging(much like I have met a boring guy again cos he was hot)but after buying a certain big brand cream that rn out in two weeks I opened the package to find the outside made of white (so it looked lke loads was left)and inserted on he inside a test tube where the actual product was stored-annoying.My dont look like much but work great products are montagne jeunesse masks and scrubs and citre shine serum ,rose water and coconut oil.

I USE THIS AND LOVE IT! I actually have DR. Dima in my faves on my blog. Trust that you will see the difference in your skin. I have a very stressful job where eating well and drinking water gets set aside by lots of coffee and "energy" drinks. On top of that I have two children under 5 that I need to attend to. So with all that I do need this miracle lotion. I have gone with out using and have definitely seen the difference and not for the better. So thank you Dr. Dima you ROCK! You too Meg :)DO NOT JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER.

I would love to try this but I just can not spend $88 on a day cream right now. It would be moce if they offered sample sizes. I don't like to spend a lot of money just to find out the product isn't for me.

a product that i would say is pretty good despite its cheap price is the MEMEME Flawless concealer. for a simple $4, it covers up dark circles under your eyes very well... for all the late sleepers out there, i would say this is the way to go, for a cheap but worthwhile product.

This is an interesting product, but maybe it could work. 

Yes Vit C is ONE of the great things that helps i keeping our skin youthful and smooth. It is in my skin care that I use.

interesting product! too often i judge by the packaging. :P