MY TOP 3 MOST DISAPPOINTING PRODUCTS {2019}

It's that time of the year again where I write a series of posts to let you know which beauty

 products have impressed me the most during the previous year and this
year is no exception, as it will be my 5th year of compiling "My Top" product posts.

This year I'm kicking off this series of posts with my 

My Top 3 Most Disappointing Products 2019

In previous years I have titled this post 

My Top 5 Most Disliked Beauty Products
However for 2019 I have made a couple of changes to the name of the list from 

Disliked to Disappointing,

 as I feel this is a more appropriate title for 3 products that

I can't say I hugely disliked, but they just disappointed me greatly for 
one reason or another.

Luckily I only have 3 for the past year, which hopefully has a bearing on the fact that I

do much research on a product before purchasing, however not all products were

purchased by myself, as one was gifted by the brand.

(As always I'm 100% honest with my reviews irrespective of whether it was gifted or not)

Now I understand that I may have listed some of your absolute "Faves" below
but these sadly disappointed me the greatest.
I advise that you read my original reviews to find out more details, as to why a

 particular product and I didn't gel, by clicking on the pink links below.

I will also add links at the foot of this post, so you can visit "My Top Disliked" 
posts for previous years..

1.

AVÉNE 

PhysioLift

Eyes

To read my full review

I have been singing the praises of this French skincare brand Avéne since starting 

my blog back in 2012, and still do.

I often get e.mails asking for skincare advice and in 9 out of 10 instances Avéne

products will be recommended.

Several Avéne products have been included in many of my "Top Skincare Products" 
posts over the years, but sadly this one is appearing on the wrong list this year.

I found the packaging of this product problematic, or so I thought and the product itself

to be rather underwhelming, especially after I had raved about its face counterpart

Avéne PhysioLift Precision Wrinkle Filler. 
I also wrote a follow-up post re this product to explain several things.

 To read my full original review

Follow On Post

2.

Aēsop

Post Poo Drops

To read my full review

This product, despite not being a beauty product in the true sense, had been on my radar for some time, due to there being so much hype around 

a product that had been formulated to disguise the smell of POO!

Yes... 

Post Poo Drops are a thing and the Australian brand Aesop made it a "thing"

as I've never heard of any other brand that manufacture or markets such a product.

I was suckered in and decide to spend £20 and I must add that its the worst £20 

that I've ever spent.

Again some people rave about them, and they do have some novelty value as a gift,

but for me a bottle of essential oil at the side of the loo could achieve 

the same result at a fraction of the price.

 3.

L'ORÉAL

INFAILLIBLE

MORE THAN CONCEALER

To read my full review

I do love a good concealer and its a product where I have tried many 

over the years and like mascaras I'm always on the lookout for the next best one.

I adore L'Oréal's Infaillable Foundation To read my full review from the same collection,

 so why wouldn't I enjoy the concealer of the same name?

Unfortunately it doesn't always mean that you will also like, as I found out with this one.

I eventually found the sponge applicator too cumbersome, the formula was thick, it creased under the eye and it simply just didn't do it for me, so much so, I haven't even finished the product, its just been abandoned.

I recently wrote a post on my Top 3 Concealers if you would like to know 

which I rate the best then give it a read.

My Top 3 Concealers

Let me know in the comments below if you agree or disagree with any of my choices 

this year, as I would love to hear.

My 5 Most Disliked Products 2018

My 5 Most Disliked Products 2017

L'ORÉAL PARIS INFAILLABLE MORE THAN CONCEALER {REVIEW}

L'Oréal Infaillable More Than Concealer 
is a recent launch here in South Africa, so as always, I feel I have buy one and put it to the test, just in case I'm missing out on the next "best thing" in concealers.

This concealer forms part of the hugely successful L'Oréal Infallible stable of make-up products and one of my personal faves when it comes to foundations
To read my previous reviews 

INFAILLIBLE 24HR FRESH WEAR FOUNDATION REVIEW 

INFAILLIBLE 24HR STAY FRESH FOUNDATION REVIEW

I purchased the Shade Cashmere, as it was a shade lighter than my natural skin tone
and it would hopefully be ideal for under eye concealing, as L'Oréal recommend.

This concealer however does make some serious claims:

Whatever your concern; blemishes, dark circles, uneven skin tone, we’ve got you covered with our NEW More Than Concealer. With 25 shades in the range you can find the perfect one to brighten, correct, contour & highlight, that’s why it’s our More Than Concealer.

Are we perhaps turning the concealing "corner"  with this latest multi-tasking product,

as it literally seems to offer everything in one?

The high pigment and elastic formula provides full coverage
 Natural matte finish
Ultra-blendable formula
Long-lasting weightless wear
Available in 25 shades (only 12 in SA)
Large doe foot applicator 

The positives about this product:

1. I really like the large doe foot applicator, its a nice alternative to the usual slimmer versions.

2. It says its full coverage and full coverage it is, so if you've got serious pigmentation,blemishes etc. to conceal then this is the one for you.

3. I cannot disagree with regards to long wearing, as it is, especially when used on the face.

The negatives about this product:

1. My major task for a concealer is to help cover up or at best diminish the appearance of dark circles under my eye area, but sadly this was the products downfall.

I should maybe mention here, that whilst I don't have major dark circles, I do have and being more mature, I want a concealer to both conceal and brighten that area.

2. I found the formula to be feel heavy under the eyes and not lightweight as they claim.

3. I experienced that "cakey" look as it settled into my fine lines and creases, so much so it gave me an aged look, not what I was looking for.

4. As an under eye concealer it performed poorly on the concealing front and I soon saw the product splitting and the darkness showed through

As you can see below this multi-taking concealer has several ways of use and I blended with both a blender, brush and my good old fingers, so here's a run down of 

How to Use

1. 

Using a shade that matches your skin tone, apply a small dot of More Than Concealer directly on to any blemishes or imperfections and pat in using your finger or makeup brush/sponge. 

2. 

Using a shade a level or two lighter than your natural skin tone, swipe your More Than Concealer under your eyes and blend out to conceal dark circles and help brighten your under eye for a youthful, lifted look. 

3. 

Use a shade two to three levels darker than your skin tone to contour & help add dimension to your face. 

No doubt there will be many of you, that have tried this product, that will disagree with me totally and that's ok, but for me this isn't a concealer I would personally recommend to anyone that is looking for a great under eye concealer and brightener, so regardless of age steer clear if you have plenty of lines and creases under the eye.

On the other hand if you are looking to cover pigmentation, blemishes and even out the tone of the skin then this is a great long wearing cover product.

With age I'm not sure if I'm just becoming harder to please or whether I'm just

not as easily impressed, because here is yet another concealer review that I'm unimpressed with.

Perhaps the products' name "More Than Concealer" led me to believe that this 

really could be the one and disappointingly for me it wasn't, as it's trying to be 
"all concealers to all people".

L'Oréal Paris 

Infaillible 

More Than Concealer

10ml

R
130

£ 9.99

$
12.95