Fortunately the "Disappointing" category is the one that I have
the least trouble compiling,
hence why it's always the first "Top" post to be published here on my blog.
I have been uploading my annual "Top" posts since 2013 and these lists
highlight my top tried and tested beauty recommendations, which hopefully
assists you when deciding where to allocate your beauty budget spend.
If you would like to see my past "Top" beauty product posts then
I have found that with age that I do more and more research into
beauty products before buying, which results in less disappointments
and ultimately less money wastage.
That being said, I am contradicting myself now, I have increased this years
number of products from 3 to 4.
The reasons for disliking a beauty product can vary immensely and my
experiences are personal to me and may not apply to you, in fact you
may disagree totally with my findings and that's ok.
Whilst some dislikes are due to being totally let down after buying into
the over-hyping on social media, other reasons could be due to
me not enjoying the texture, poor performance, packaging fail or even the
fragrance not being to my liking.
All will be explained if you click on the Pink Links below to read
my full reviews.
Considering the amount of products I review in a year I still
think 4 "Disappointing" products is pretty good going and I must
clarify that I am not saying that my Top 4 are bad products, they're
beauty products
that disappointed me for one reason or another, however in the
case of all 4 products below I have not been able to finish any of them
and I will no doubt be donating soon.
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1.
LANEIGE
WATER SLEEPING MASK
This was a face mask that I had lusted over for several years and having
finally acquired one I was excited to try for myself and see why everyone
raved about this cult Korean Beauty product.
So you can imagine my disappointment when I first tried this mask only
to find that it didn't agree with my skin whatsoever...whilst the cooling,
lightweight gel formulation and the fragrance are great, my skin soon started
to feel uncomfortable and tingly and I had to remove, as I certainly wasn't able
to sleep with this mask on.
I actually waited a couple of weeks and tried again and I had more success
this time, as I didn't experience any sensitivity and I was able to sleep
with the mask overnight, however the expectations of waking with "soft, radiant
and glowing skin" didn't happen, as I woke with extremely parched, dehydrated skin,
the exact opposite of what the mask claims.
I tried this mask a total of 3 times, as directed, and its sadly had its time
with me and I won't be using it again, as I fail to see the fascination and hype
of this mask.
Sadly this is another product I won't be finishing.
2.
KÉRASTASE GENESIS
FONDANT RENFORÇATEUR
I purchased this product as part of a 3 product gift set during
December 2020 and I posted my review back in Feb 2021.
As with the entire GENESIS range of products this
Anti Hair-fall Fortifying conditioner is for weakened hair that's prone to
falling due to breakage and the range excited me, especially after using the shampoo
it left me with high hopes for this conditioning product.
My hair felt overloaded with product, despite following the usage instructions,
and left, what I can best describe as a greasy coating on my hair that
made my hair appear greasy and lank and was not the look I was going for.
My hair was easier to detangle post washing, but unfortunately
it came at a price. I actually haven't finished this product, which says a lot,
as I like many I don't like to waste product or money.
3.
AĒSOP
CITRUS MELANGE
BODY CLEANSER
This was a very recent review and unfortunately it snook onto my list at
the 11th hour and once again I had high hopes for this product from the
much loved and revered Australian Luxury skincare brand AĒSOP.
I tried a 30ml Travel size that was part of my
HARPERS BAZAAR Beauty Edit
Box
Whilst the gel texture felt rich and luxurious and the product seemed to do
its job of cleansing the body, but nothing remarkable, I wasn't too partial to
the botanical fragrance and to be honest it wouldn't warrant a purchase from me,
as I couldn't get past the smell and overall it was fairly underwhelming.
4.
CLARINS
WATER LIP STAIN
No doubt many will disagree with me on this inclusion and
sadly this was my first product to go onto the list of
Most Disappointing Products 2021
and I’m annoyed at myself as I broke all of my own rules on this one.
I had a voucher that was about to expire and I headed off to use the
voucher against a beauty purchase and in my mind I was looking for a lip tint
that wouldn’t smudge under my face mask and at least give your lips some
colour without wearing an actual lipstick, simple you may think but during a
worldwide pandemic and with the removal of all testers it wasn’t.
I was unable to feel the texture or see how the shade looked on my hand,
so I was literally guessing as to which shade to opt for and I decided
on the Rose Water.
Despite the colour being totally unsuitable for me it does deliver
on the "Stain" claim, as it stains all day, it doesn't budge for anything.
I found, initially, on application it to be comfortable on the lips, but I soon
experienced dryness and felt the need to apply a lip balm over the top.
This is another purchase that I cannot finish.
Let me know in the comments below if you have any thoughts on
my above choices.
