Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water
This is just
one of many micellar waters that I’ve tried that just don’t agree with my skin.
Like most of the others I’ve tried this was great at removing any make up or
general grime from my face. However after a couple of uses it made my skin
break out, prompting me to put it away. I have sensitive skin and what
disappointed me was that this claimed to be gentle enough for sensitive skin so
I expected it to work. Alas it didn’t but now makes a great alternative brush
cleaner if I run out of my usual one.
Witch Overnight Clearing Serum
This product
is seriously disappointing. Not only did it not help with any break out or
blemishes I had but it’s actually made my skin worse. I brought this product
hoping it would help clear up a couple of breakouts I have and as I have always
like the Witch Hazel Range I had high hopes. And yet again this was another
product that I was highly disappointed in. When I applied this to my skin it
left my skin tacky whereas other products had sunk in and the usual sting you
get from breakout clearing products going over an open blemish was missing. The
morning after I used this I didn’t see any changes to my blemishes but did
notice it had dried out and left a slight texture to my skin. It’s advertised as
being suitable for sensitive skin but if you have sensitive skin I recommend
you stay away from this.
Rimmel Lasting Finish Concealer
When Rimmel
released this product I was excited, it looked like it could be a brilliant
dupe for one of Bobbi Brown’s concealers. However after the first use I found
myself cursing the product. Unlike other pot concealers I’ve tried this one was
hard both in texture and workability. Once I managed to get some out of the pot
I found it very hard to apply and blend out and once it was blended it had a
tendency to ball and crease under my eye. The coverage it gave was more sheer
to medium than full coverage. I’m not a big high end make up girl but think I’m
willing to pay a bit more for a concealer like this if it means it’s going to
work.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
This is
probably the product I’m most disappointed in and I know that I’m probably the
only person who dislikes it. The very first time I tried this I was really
impressed and preferred it over the Benefit Roller Lash, however it seemed to
be just a one trick pony. On the first use it was lengthening and volumising
like the advert claimed but ever since it’s done nothing but clump my lashes
and smear everywhere. The formula of the mascara itself is disappointing as
well, whereas most of my mascaras have gotten drier over time this one just
seems to get wetter everytime I it again. I only have to open my eye and it
smears all over my eyelids.
Kiko Matte Lipstick
When Kiko
first came to my town I was really excited, having heard lots about the brand
beforehand. When the shop opened, I was in there straight away, heading
straight towards their lipstick selection. I found myself disappointed with
them firstly, only a tiny collection of mattes but tons of glosses. However I
found a matte shade I loved and I’m not mentioning it here for the shade. The
shade is right up my street, think along the lines of Revlon’s Sultry but the
formula of this product really let it down. When I applied this to my lips it
slid on more like a gloss than a matte and when I went to go over to create a
nice opaque coat it actually wiped any existing product off. I continued though
and once my lips were completely covered I found that it didn’t sit on the lips
like a matte lipstick either. Usually they’re slightly drier on the lips but
this felt almost balmy and when I pressed my lips together it left a line where
it had touched and hadn’t touched. Beautiful packaging, beautiful shade but
unfortunately the formula really let this one down.
MUA Luxe Whipped Velvet Lip Cream
This is
another matte lip product that I wish I hadn’t brought. Yet again the shade appealed
to me what with summer coming up and all. However it was another product where
the formula let it down. I knew it wouldn’t dry matte on the back of my hand
when I swatched it but I was really impressed by the colour pay off and
purchased it instantly. This is where I wish I’d left it on the shelf. When I
went to apply it to my lips, the brilliant colour pay off I saw when I swatched
it was nowhere to be seen. It came out almost watery and left a sheer covering
on my lips, a far cry from the thick opaque product in the tester. I’ve tried
several times with it and every time I see the same results. I think I’ll be
sticking to my Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvets.
Aussie Miracle Dry Shampoo Mega Instant
I’m a big fan
of Batiste but not always a big fan of the white cast it can sometimes leave in
my hair. So when I saw that Aussie’s Dry Shampoo was reduced I decided to give
it a go. When I sprayed it into the lid to smell it (I have a thing about
smells), I was happy to see that there was no white cast in the lid. So when it
came to dry shampooing my hair one day I put aside my Batiste and my CoLab and
tried it out. Never again will I do that. Sure it left no white cast and smelt
alright but it left my hair sticky, nastier than it already was and some parts
of my hair actually stuck together afterwards. I like Aussie as I know many
people do but their dry shampoo is one product in their range I highly
recommend you avoid. If you’re looking for a good dry shampoo that doesn’t
leave a white cast try CoLab. It has a brilliant range of scents and leaves
hair feeling refreshed and not sticky.
So those were my disappointing products. What are some of yours? Or have you tried any of these and disagree? Let me know in the comments.
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