If you've looked in the refrigerator at your local convenience store, you have to agree that we are now in the midst of a resurgence in patent medicines. Whether it's relaxation, energy, or now even good looks, it purportedly comes in liquid form at the grocery store. But before we totally trash Nestlé's Glowell beauty drink, we should probably give you the lowdown on what its actually claiming to do.

At $7 a pop, this new beauty supplement claims to "nourish and hydrate the skin from within and help fight free radicals, known contributors to the signs of aging." When we first saw that Nestlé was launching beauty drink, we immediately imagined a gross chocolaty Ovaltine-esque concoction, but you probably won't mistake it for a bottle of Yoohoo. Partly because of the price, partly because it will only be available at Niemans and Bergdorf Goodman stores.

It may not have the zip of that old-fashioned snake oil, but apparently there's still room for plenty of unrealistic expectations.

[via Yumsugar]