This kakikayan post is all about the stuff I regret buying and never will in the future. Don't you just have one of those days that you go out to get something you really want to try out, and when you get home hope you didn't? Well, here's my share of stuff that gives me eye sores when I see them. LoL!
**Warning: These are all crappy photos taken from my cheapo tablet. LoL! But, hopefully, you get the idea of what the products are. :D
Maybelling Hyper Curl Volum' Express Cat Eyes. This is, by far, my BIGGEST regret! I am a person who reads reviews before going out to buy something over 300php, and this is one of them. Although 450php is said to be "cheap" and this is a drugstore brand, for me, it's still expensive. And shelling out ~450php for a product with a few grams/ounces of product only is a big deal for me. Haha!
Anyways, reviews I've read says how great this mascara is because of it's unique comb wand and that it separates the lashes really good. I hope they tell me how to use it the right way because this is giving me lesser, spider-y looking lashes! The comb groups my lashes between the bristles and it's such a pain to use. It took me a long time, along with trials and errors, to make this mascara work because I don't want to throw it out like I threw out money in the trash can.
Yes, I said "long" time. I know you're not supposed to keep mascaras more than 3-6 months, but I am one of those guilty of using mascaras more than the shelf life. Hihi! *Anyone like me? Raise your hands!* The reason behind is I only get to go out and use makeup 2 times a week (3 the most for emergency trips out), and mascara takes long to run out of. And though they say it's bad, and I don't recommend either for you to do what I do, I usually throw out a mascara tube when I run out, when it smells funky, or it dries out. Don't judge! Hehe!
Back to my mini review. I thankfully finally found a way to make this "pain in the butt" work. But, really, it cost me more than it should. I really love Maybelline products, and I have a few of 'em. I actually like the sister of this mascara, the fatter tube and by far is what I may call my HG mascara. But this, NEVER buying this again.
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Ever Bilena Advance HD Eyeliner. This is not really a bad product. But, for me, I don't like how the product dries and flakes. And, it dries what looks like "asphalt" to me. LoL! It thickens up on the inside mouth of the tube. It's really hard to explain. I still use this, though, just to use it up, but am never buying it again, either.
Glam Works Lip and Cheek Tint. This is THE MOST drying lip tint I've ever tried! Although all lip tints are sort of drying, but this is in cream form and I expected it to work better than regular tints. This accentuates flaky lips, even if it's not that flaky.
ELF Lip Stain. You guys know I love my ELF buys. But this, I don't like at all. This was actually an impulsive buy as I wanted a lippie I could use for grocery trips or sudden "out-of-the-house" looks. It resembles a felt tip pen, and maybe because of that, it does get a funky smell over time. Maybe because it gets in contact with the mouth or saliva, I don't know! Plus, it's too dark of a shade for me. I plan of just using this when I'm at home just to get rid of it. Dabbing it would actually do the trick and not dispense that much product, but, I really don't like the funky smell. Ugh and EWW!
Essence Superfine Eyeliner Pen. This is the least of my regrets. The product really performs well and applies well. The problem is, it's not waterproof. And for a gal like me who sweats like a pig on hot days, this sure isn't the thing for me. Though it is smudgeproof as it claims, it is not waterproof! Which I find really strange. Well, for me, when I read smudgeproof, I assume it is waterproof which is why I got this. I may be wrong, but it really mislead me. So, for that, not buying it.
So, hope you enjoyed my little "long" rant. Haha! Hopefully you find this helpful in case you are planning to get any of these products. ;)
Cheers!
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It's been a long time since I bought anything I regret, but I do know the feeling. Ranting about them and sharing why you don't like them is great and very informative.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mys. I agree, I rarely rant about products because I usually read reviews about them before I buy them to make sure I don't put them to waste. But, if I hate them, I'm going to tell the world! LoL! In a good, constructive way, of course.
DeleteThis is what we need to know when reading product reviews. We are safe siguro if we believe more the one who really buys the product they review no? That's just my point of view :)
ReplyDeleteI do agree, Mayette. I make time to review products which I actually buy for my personal use, not because I was paid to do so. When I read reviews, I usually look for the cons before the pros as that is what really helps me determine whether or not the product is good.
DeleteI agree with Mayette. A simple honest and straight to the point reviews are what we consumer needs :)
ReplyDeleteVery true. I find negative reviews very helpful especially with products.
DeleteThanks for sharing, now we know what not to buy.. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you found the post helpful, Janz, despite the awful photos. LoL!
DeleteThis is great! I'm gonna watched for those products.. Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteGlad you found it helpful, too, Melgie.
DeleteI actually enjoyed this post! Different perspective naman. After all, I think we all know what the other bloggers are recommending. This time, we know na what to avoid! Thanks for this! :-)
ReplyDeleteHaha. I am happy you enjoyed my post. Yeah, I always mostly see reviews that are on the positive side, maybe because that's why we review them to share how much we rave the product. But, it's also nice to know how much we hate a product when we come across one by giving it a constructive criticism sort of review.
DeleteSuch useful tips, reviews does not have to be always positive. I hope producers of these items can come up with improvements on how to make their products better. It is such a waste if we are not happy with what we buy.
ReplyDeleteRight, you are, Glenda. I do hope so, too, that this is a way to reach out to the company/brand to improve their products.
DeleteFunky smell...ah yes, I had to throw out a new lip balm after a few uses. I can't stomach the smell. I'm used to the fruity smell and that one I bought, I can't even place the smell...just weird, like plastic...I don't know...just won't be buying that sort of thing again.
ReplyDeleteSome products do smell really intolerably funky at times, and yes, I don't have second thoughts of throwing them out if they are worth throwing out for.
DeleteI for one like mascaras from Maybelline, although what I use now are the "falsies" line
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love that, too, actually! I bought one for my mom and tried it out myself, and yes, it sure is a nice one as well. I think all other mascaras are good, except for this "cat eyes" edition.
DeleteAng ganda di ba? What I don't like about it though (sometimes lang naman cuz people notice my eyelashes na sobrang haba daw if I use it hehe) especially if I sweat like crazy and a little of it would blot, pero over-all ok naman
DeleteI don't put much on my face. But I've had those moments too when, after buying and using a product was not happy with it... Kaya I stick to the brands that works for me. :)
ReplyDeleteGirls always do have this kind of "regrets" in terms of buying and shopping. Anyway, I hope you won't do another REGRET/RANT post soon hehe. :)
ReplyDeletei have a lot of regret too on some products.. but most of the time etude products are the best.. hehehe the latest product i regret was the elf eyeliner pencil waterproof daw unfortunately it doesn't last for a day.
ReplyDeleteAwww... That's really regretful. Lalo na if the item is a bit expensive.
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