Monday 27 May 2013

Sad Buys.

Also to be referred to as products I regret buying. I've seen most of these work for a lot of people so it's probably something I'm doing wrong, or just my skin, but don't let my misery deter you if you want them...
On with the show.


Up first, skincare:
What boots say:
"A cooling, refreshing beautifier that softens and moisturises the skin. This toner and moisturiser is lanolin-free and works well as a toner before using a skin cream."

What I say:
I was using this as a standard toner. I tried using it in the morning and it was far too rich (an odd way to describe a toner, no?) to wear under my day cream so I started using it at night, underneath my night cream. I applied with a cotton pad and waited for it to sink in... And waited. And waited. And waited. and eventually ended up rubbing it in myself. It just sat there on top of the skin, being damp. I found that I woke up with my skin feeling really oily in the morning too but that could be because of my night cream (I'm using steam cream at the moment).

I may persevere and try using it without a cream over the top as a light summer moisturiser... But I am concerned that it's making me break out so we'll have to see!



What Soap and Glory say:
"Our unique formula contains a potent mix of shea butter, tetrapeptides, antioxidants and oxygen boosters to help boost moisture levels, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, brighten tired skin and hide flaws."

What I say:
I'm just going to leave a link here of my Wish Upon A Breakout Review which pretty much says it all.

What I will add is that I emailed Soap And Glory to let them know about what was happening with my skin and they emailed me back saying it takes 6 weeks for your skin to get used to a product.... Which seems pretty irrelevant to a product marketed as a "21 day collagen overhaul cream". It even makes a point of saying not to use it for any longer than that time. What's a girl to do?


Next we have make up:

What MAC Say:
 There isn't a specific description for this lipstick but the description of their lipsticks on the whole is: "Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous."

What I say:
First: application. As you can see from the second texture, the bullet has already been defaced, after only one application! I applied it directly, without using a brush and it dragged across my lips, and when I tried to fill in caps it stuck to itself. My lips were in top condition, no dry patches anywhere, and well moisturised. But... it was like using a crayon! I'll try it will a brush and hope for better results. It looked pretty good when it was on though (rubbish phone picture alert).

Secondly: Staying power. It was fine and stayed on all day... Until I ate something. My lunch got stuck to the lipstick, and when I wiped it off, the lipstick came with it, how confusing. 
Thirdly: Removal. When I took it off, three sections of my lips came with it and left my lips exceedingly dry which I'm now trying to rectify. I actually started bleeding!

What Benefit Say:
"They're real! is the UK's No.1 best-selling mascara!*They're real! lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts & separates. Our jet black, long-wearing formula won’t smudge or dry out. A specially designed brush reveals lashes you never knew you had."

What I say:
It's mascara. That's really all I found it to be. It just coats my eyelashes but doesn't really do anything else to them. I'm big into volume and separation but unfortunately this just doesn't match up to my darling Maxfactor False Lash Effect mascara. It could be lengthening but for me that's not enough to justify paying nearly 20,000 pennies for. Now obligitory pictures:


If anyone has any recommendations that would make me love these products, please let me know! I still have them all in my collection, just in case!

4 comments:

  1. I love the Benefit They're Real but I don't just use that most times as I find it slightly clumpy and doesn't separate as well as Maxfactors False Effect some of the times I have used it (maybe it's just me). I use one coat of They're real and when it's still wet I go over it with an old Maxfactor brush that I have cleaned of mascara so I get the separation too. I then do another coat of They're Real. I have found this works brilliant for me. Hope this helps as it is a brilliant mascara so it would be a shame for you to not use it again.

    Hayley @ Teapartybeauty.blogspot.co.uk

    x

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  2. Your eyelashes look great! I love the lipstick as well!

    xx,
    mashasmumbles.blogspot.com

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  3. I love these posts-I don't think I'll ever buy Ruby Woo, my lips just need moisture :D I don't understand how people can wear bright, matte lipsticks all day & have it look perfect! xoxo

    A Thing of Beauty

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  4. Haha, super interesting post. It's rare that people put up the negative reviews, I think I agree with the last one to be honest. Mascara is just mascara right? Why spend so much ridiculous amounts of money for it? >.<

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