Why Did You Build Me Up, Buttercup Baby?

Most posts are singing the praises of amazing products but on the search for the perfect make up there is inevitably going to be some disappointing products a long the way. This post is basically a compilation of negative reviews so you know what products not to bother wasting you're money on. I wish I hadn't!

                         
Lush Shower Jelly:
I love the smell of this and it was really fun to use at first. However after about a months use the jelly started falling apart and no matter how hard I tried the bath would end up covered in purple jelly. My parents have thought I had a gross infection! It's a shame because I will have to chuck a 3/4 tub away.

Burts Bees Lip Balm*:
This isn't necessarily a bad product but it is really hyped up so my expectations were high. It isn't creamy or soft enough for my liking and no way near moisturizing enough. The balmy feeling only lasts fifteen minutes before I feel like I need to reapply. From the branding I was expecting a really natural, creamy, moisturizing balm but it didn't deliver.

Maybelline Blush in Flash Plum:
I mentioned this before in the best and worst of 2012 post and surprise surprise it came under worst. The texture is rough and the pigmentation is bad so it's pretty useless.

Stila Lip Glosses:
The trio was a gift to me so I hate to have to include them in the post. The brush on the end seems unhygienic as it gets clogged up with old lip gloss and to get any out you have to turn a screw at the bottom so it is so easy to get too much out at once. The texture is soo sticky which I absolutely hate. To top it off the pigmentation is poor too. I actually don't have a good thing to say about them.

Bare Minerals Foundation:
Lots of people love this but I can't get on with it. The coverage is very light to the point you can't tell you have foundation on. It doesn't give enough radiance for my liking and it makes my pores look even bigger. Maybe if my skin was clear and glowy naturally I'd love it.

Sleek Brow Kit:
After complaining about eyebrow pencils lots of people recommended this to me. The powder section is quite good but the wax is so red it makes my eyebrows look ginger. I am yet to find a good eyebrow wax or pencil that doesn't have a red tint or hefty price tag.

When I finished taking photos of the products Tilly decided it was her turn for a photoshoot!

What product has disappointed you recently?

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Products I Regret Buying

1. Soap and Glory Thick And Fast Mascra
I'm sure you've all heard of this as it receives a lot of hype in the blogging/youtube world. I picked this up for £3.90 with a copy of Elle (admittedly I did buy the magazine purely for this). I had pretty high expectations but they were no way near met. I find it clumps quite a lot. The end result is okay. But just okay. It doesn't do a good job at lengthening or voluminising my lashes. Thank goodness I didn't waste the full £10 on it!

2. MAC Studio Finish Concealer
I've owned this concealer for about 3 months now. It is full coverage to put over spots but it is the most drying concealer I have ever used. Ever. To combat this I put the HelenE creamy concealer which has no coverage but balances out the dryness. The main problem with this is the price. Its a good concealer but I think there are concealers on the high-street that are just as good but are a fraction of the £13.50 price tag.

3. Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer

 I bought this primer a few weeks ago when it was on offer for £8 rather than £11.99 for 27ml of product which is a little below average. I'd read lots of great reviews on the Boots website so I decided to purchase it but I was very disappointed. Its is difficult to smooth onto the skin so I find myself using a lot of product which is not good for the price tag. But the worst thing is I really don't think it does anything. It claims to brighten, reduce the look of pores and make your make up last longer but it does non of these. In the future I'll stick to the Rimmel Match Perfection Primer!

4.MUA Glamour Days Palette.
I have no idea why I bought this. I got it when I was just starting out at make up so I guess I though it would be good to have a big colour range. But look at all the bright colours and glitter! There is no way I could pull that off! I'll be sticking to neutral browns for now thank you.

 

 5. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in San Paulo.
You know when you decide you are going to be more adventurous with your make up and get out of your comfort zone? I decided that when I bought this. I love the actual product and I have another one in Milan  which is great. But this colour is way too dark for me. I'm ashamed to say I have never even worn this. Its just not me.

Do you like any of the products I don't? What products do you regret buying?
Thanks for reading!x