Not Worth the Hype: 8 Products I Regret Buying

1. Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray
Don't let the YouTube beauty community fool you this is basically a $35 bottle of salty water. Literally salty water. Though I will admit that it does have a really good smell; I wouldn't pay $35 for hair perfume either. From my experience this product weighed my hair down like crazy. It didn't give me messy beachy waves as promised; it actually just made my hair look dirty.

Here is the recipe for a better and CHEAPER sea salt spray created by the blogger Wellness Mama


2. Maybeline Baby Lips  
Really what do these even do? They aren't terribly moisturizing and the colour payoff is either a colour I wouldn't want on my lips like yellow or green or it's pigmentation is extremely poor. All around I just don't see the point...they don't even taste good.

3. The Beauty Blender 

If you haven't heard of this one yet, you must be living under a rock, because for over a year it's been all the hype on YouTube and the beauty blogger community. I just don't really see the point of diluting your foundation with a wet sponge. It's also extremely overpriced in my opinion.

4. Maybelline In The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette 

This is a fairly priced palette if you want a range of natural eyeshadows, however the colours are extremely difficult to blend and the pigmentation is sub par at best. If you really want a nude eyeshadow palette I strongly recommend investing in either the collections by Urban Decay, Smashbox or Nars. 

5. Stila Prime Pot 

I don't know if I got a bad batch of this one because I've heard it's wonderful, but I'm not so convinced. The first time I opened it it was a little dry and was difficult to apply and work with. My eye shadow ended up creasing more than had I just applied it straight on the my eye lids. I'm so over this one and sticking to more liquid formulas like my Urban Decay Primer Potion and Too Faced shadow Insurance.

6. Essie Nail Polish 

Let me get one thing straight the colours are absolutely adorable but.. for the price the quality and quantity are not the best. The bottle isn't big enough for me to pay $14/bottle and it dries out super quickly. Also, the nail polish on the tips of my nails chips in less than a full day of having it on, and that is with and without bottom/top coat. I'm still drawn to the adorable pastels in the collection, but I definitely stick to the cheaper and, in my opinion, nicer Revlon nail polishes for darker colours. 

7. The Rocket Volum' Express 

Okay,  so I have a love hate relation ship with this one. On one hand it is a really good mascara for bottom lashes because of it's short bristles and on the other hand the formula is really sub par and does not in any way give the amazing volume it preaches about. However, its also decent in the fact that it doesn't really cause clumping.. so I guess I don't fully regret buying this one. 

8. Herbal Essences Mousse

I have tried to use this product for years; I've tried it on wet hair, dry hair with or without hot styling tools. I've even used it to try and get overnight sock curls. Nothing worked and it just made my hair crispy and difficult to work with. I also really didn't like the smell of any of them. That's not to say that Herbal Essences does make some of my favourite shampoos so they're not all bad! 

Well that rounds out my list of 8 products I regret buying. If any of these products worked for you feel free to leave me a comment letting me know what you did differently. Also, let me know some of the products you regret buying!

My Top 8 Drugstore Makeup Products!

Here are my top 8 picks for drugstore makeup products that won't break the bank!

8. Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush 

I know what you're thinking "that's old news" and I completely agree. However, it still makes it on to my top 8 list because it's one of my all time favourite drugstore blushes because it has great colour payoff and lasts quite a bit longer than your average drugstore powder blush. My personal favourite colours are Rose Petal and Fresh Pink! ($7.99)

7. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind: Treatment Concealer 

This product isn't that new but it has definitely made an appearance on the beauty guru scene of YouTube this summer and after trying it out I know why! It's very lightweight but still offers significant coverage for dark circles without creasing or looking cakey at all. It also, apparently, comes in 12 different shades and has the added bonus of acting like a treatment for under eye wrinkles and fine lines; reducing their appearance and preventing them all together! It's never too early to start anti-aging treatments! ($7.99)

6. Revlon Cream Shadow Quads 

I've been using these quads for a little over a year now and I really love them. The quads they offer have a great spread of useful colours and are easy to apply, going on super smoothly. They are also really easy to blend and are one of my go to products when I'm low on time and just need to slap some eye makeup on. The only issues is that they do tend to crease pretty easily so I recommend using an eyelid primer first. My most used quad is called Not Just Nudes. ($9.99)

5. L'ORÉAL True Match Liquid Foundation

I know this is also one of those "been there, done that" products but it's my most recent everyday foundation and I love it. It gives just the right amount of coverage for an everyday look and looks flawless (especially if you apply it with a Beauty Blender)! The only drawback is that the bottle kind of pours out like BBQ Sauce.. you know slowly and then BAM the whole bottle is empty, so you just have to be really careful not to waste too much product that way. ($12.99)

4. N.Y.C. Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder 

I think this one is a classic favourite and is often deemed a dupe for Benefit's Hoola Bronzer and I LOVE IT! If you have fair skin like me you can still make this product look seamless and natural. Using the good old E3 technique it's easy to add a little colour to your face but it's also great for contouring around your nose or cheekbones! ($3.15)

3. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer 

This is my absolute favourite concealer (including high end concealers). The coverage is great and lasts a decent amount of time (I never have to reapply). It's easy to apply and works really well for redness and mild acne. It's not my product of choice for under eye circles just because it's really more of a blemish eraser kind of product. It also comes in a ton of different shades for all skin tones! ($7.96)

2. Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Mascara 

This is, in my opinion, the best mascara for bottom lashes because the bristles on the wand are nice and short to avoid getting mascara all over your under eye area and the formula doesn't clump (unless you really over do it). It also elongates and adds volume to your lower lashes making them look perfect! ($5.99) ... this product is however featured in a post of products I regret buying head over here to find out why!

1. KATE super sharp liner: Felt Tip Eyeliner  

I'm not sure if this is considered a drugstore product because I've only ever been able to buy it in drugstores in Japan and in China but it is my favourite drugstore product of all time. It easily surpasses any high-end felt tip liner (including NARS) and I would even say it's better than any liquid liner I've used as well. Because it's felt tip it's super easy to create the perfect line and it goes on nice and black in only one stroke. It also lasts all day and all night! It's pretty hard to come by so I buy it in bulk whenever I get the chance! The good news is you can also buy it on Amazon though it's a little pricey. ($15.40)