Disappointing Products #2









You probably know by now that I don't like to get too negative round here, but occasionally there are a few products that disappoint me, and I feel like negative reviews can be just as helpful as positive ones. So I've rounded up a few products from the last few months to chat about today.





I'll start with the product that was most disappointing to me, the Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara. This was a massive let down since a) it wasn't cheap, b) it had awesome reviews, and c) LOOK AT THAT PACKAGING. IT'S BEAUTIFUL.  So the problem with this is it just doesn't really do anything, and when I persist it just clumps all my lashes together, making it look like I just have three really thick eyelashes. Not a good look. Also, it's a pain in the ass to get off.





Another mascara, but thankfully a less expensive one, that was a bit of a let down was the Maybelline The Rocket Mascara. 90% of the reason I bought this was the name, and 10% all the good reviews, but this just doesn't work for me. The brush is so big and the formula is so wet I just end up with this all over my face, and not much on my lashes. And even when I get it on my lashes, it doesn't do much. I tried letting this dry out a bit but it wasn't any better, and it started to smell funky very quick, so I think this is going in the bin.





I am a massive fan of Real Techniques brushes, so I had no qualms about picking up the Real Techniques Duo Fibre Brush Set, but I've actually only managed to find a use for one of the brushes in the set, the other two are scratchy, they don't pick up product unless you really bash it in there, and they leave your makeup looking smeary.





Another big let down was the YSL Pure Chromatics Eyeshadow Palette in shade 20. The packaging was gorgeous but one week in a makeup bag and it was scratched to high hell. Whilst these shades are gorgeous, they just aren't pigmented at all and it's a real shame. I do occasionally use them on top of other eyeshadows to add a bit more shimmer, but for £38, they were a real disappointment.





I've been trying to love the Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Permanent Taupe for the longest time, but I think it's time to admit defeat. It's really dry and pulls on my lids when I use it, and the colour just makes me look half dead. In a similar vein I can't get on with the Rimmel Scandaleyes Eye Liner in Taupe either, for all the same reasons.





The last product I want to mention isn't a bad product, it just wasn't as good as I expected it to be. I bought the Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub when I ran out of The Breakfast Scrub because I'm obsessed with the Sugar Crush scent, and expected it to be the same as The Breakfast Scrub just with a different scent. Sugar Crush is actually a lot less gritty, and I had to use A LOT more just to feel like something was happening, and even then it wasn't as good. If you're after a gentle scrub then it's great but personally I prefer something a bit harsher, to really do the job.





What products have disappointed you?

28 comments

  1. ooo i quite like the hypnose star. its not like HG but if i HAD to get a lancome mascara that one would be it. funny, ppl seem to really like the rocket too. i guess you just don't get on with popular opinion ;PJennA Beautiful Zen

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  2. I personally love the rocker mascara however shame about the YSL eyeshadows it looks like a really nice neutral palette!!! Also I've nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award!! xxhttp://littlemisspaige28.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/very-inspiring-blogger-award-nomination.html

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  3. i love the sugar crush scrub mainly because I don't like harsh scrubs! it's a shame about the ysl palette because it looks so pretty xxxmollyox.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. Taslima Rahman4 April 2014 at 16:32

    hmm I actually love that scrub!Taslima | The little things in life

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  5. Weirdly I hated the Maybelline Rocket mascara too, but the waterproof version is a whole different story...it's one of my favourites.Rachael | Rachael Lucy blog

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  6. Lola andBehold4 April 2014 at 20:34

    I'm so glad you find those duofibre RT brushes scratchy - I can't stand them! And also the taupe Maybelline eye shadow is awful - I just can't find a use for it! xwww.lolaandbehold.com

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  7. I was so excited for the RT duo fiber brushes when I first got them but I haven't used them much since- the longer fibers are too sharphttp://www.mercuteify.com/

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  8. I was going to try out the Sugar Crush Scrub, I think I'll pick up the Breakfast Scrub instead! Mel // izzipenelope

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  9. Isn't it strange how some products work for a certain person but will be the very opposite for someone else? I love the rocket volum' mascara and consider it one of my favourites. For my very curly lashes it works great.x

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  10. I completely agree about the RT duo fibre brushes - they're such a let down! They just dont do the brand justice, i love all the others!lillies and lipbalm

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  11. Oh wow. I just bought the Rocket mascara but I haven't tried it out yet. I heard that the waterproof version helps with stubborn straight lashes and so I got it to try it out, but now I'm worried that I'm going to be disappointed.- Haohaodoyoungo.blogspot.com

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  12. I LOVE all the other Real Techniques brushes I've tried but these were a massive letdown. I do think Eco Tools are just as good and cheaper!

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  13. I have tried this and it does work (I used to work for YSL and we often told people to use them wet) but I do think for the price you shouldn't HAVE to, if that makes sense? xx

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  14. They are, it was so disappointing that they didn't work! x

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  15. I just find the brush really scratchy, and it doesn't really do anything for me? I'm clearly a mascara rebel right here!

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  16. My sister loves it too but I just find it too much for my lashes! I know, such a shame :( Wow thank you Paige! xx

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  17. Yeah, I'm just a fan of something a bit harsher, but if you aren't then I bet it's fab! I know, it was such a let down :( xxx

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  18. A lot of people do, I just love something a little scrubbier!

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  19. I was told this so I left it but by the time it dried out enough to work it smelt really strange and I didn't feel happy about using it! x

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  20. Glad I'm not the only one! I think they'd probably be good with mineral makeup, but I don't really use much mineral makeup, and they don't pick up enough product for other kinds of products! xx

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  21. Oooh maybe I'll have to check that out, thanks for the heads up! x

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  22. They're awful aren't they! So glad someone else feels the same way! One of my best friends loves Taupe, but it really doesn't work for my skin tone! x

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  23. I'm glad someone else agrees!

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  24. I think because I have pretty good lashes to start with it just looks like too much on me, but if like you said, your lashes are straight then it must really help! xx

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  25. I would! The Sugar Crush body wash and moisturiser are amazing though!

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  26. Very strange! I think it's because my lashes are pretty good already that it's just too much for me! x

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  27. Glad I'm not alone! I've loved every RT brush I've tried except these!

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  28. I wouldn't worry too much, I think I've figured out that the reason it doesn't work for me is because my lashes are pretty good to start with, it's too much for them, but lots of people with straight lashes swear by it! All personal opinion at the end of the day!

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