So a week or so ago, I had a post titled Pretty Packaging, and I thought it only fair to chase it up with a round up of disappointing packaging. This post was actually inspired by my awesome friend Daphne, so you should go check her out!
Let's start with the Max Factor Face Finity Foundation and Primer. I love the products inside, but the packaging leaves a little to be desired. The glass is really thick and heavy, the pump is unnecessarily large meaning the lid is also big. The whole thing is pretty clunky and heavy, it makes it hard to travel with and they take up a lot of room in the stash. Something sleeker would have been nice.
I'm a big fan of the boxed blushes from Benefit, but let's be honest, the Benefit Rockateur Boxed Blush packaging is just tacky. Gold snakeskin and lace? Really? No thank you. And as much as I love the boxes, they aren't good for travel either.
The L'Oreal Rouge Caresse Lipstick in Dating Coral is a gorgeous Summer pick, but the weird gold and clear plastic packaging is chunky and quite weird looking. The clear plastic makes it look quite cheap, a shame since it's got an awesome formula.
You guys know I'm a big fan of the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer, and whilst the packaging is nice and small and compact, the writing on the tube has worn off nearly completely.
The Body Shop Almond Nail and Hand Cream is one of my favourites, but the metal packaging is really handbag-unfriendly. Four days in the handbag and every time you open the tube product oozes out, and there were two little holes in the packaging. Desk only this one.
I've mentioned before that I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Tanya Burr Lipglosses, but the packaging to me seems pretty cheap, it almost looks like a magazine freebie. Such a shame since there are some seriously pretty packaged lipglosses out there that aren't half as good.
I really love the formula of the Benefit Hydra Smooth Lip Colours, they're buttery smooth and hydrating, but they aren't overly creamy or slippy if that makes sense. However, they get barely any use, and it's all down to the packaging. They kinda look like bizarre greek pillars, which is kind of cute but not very practical, chuck this in your handbag and a) it will take up much more space than any other lip product would, and b) the lid is guaranteed to come off. Also, 9/10 times, I smush the lipstick all over the lid just shutting it. It's quite cheap looking, definitely not a reflection of the £15 price tag.
The Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush is one of the only drugstore cream blushes I like, but I can't really see where Max Factor were going with this packaging. Mine broke on the first day I had it, tiny flimsy packaging, and let's face it, it's not pretty is it?
I don't really mind MAC packaging for the most part, it's simple and it get's the job done. That being said, the clear plastic window in the MSF's and blushes always pops out, which is really frustrating.
And lastly, TheBalm Mary Lou Manizer. I know a lot of people love the packaging of this, but it's really not for me, I'm just not a cartoon people sort of person. Also, such a finely milled powder could do with a little extra bump-proofing!
What packaging are you not a fan of?
