Disappointing Products | Volume 2

Hey everyone! I really enjoyed writing my first volume of this series and I decided to continue on with it! Here is the second edition and if you haven't done so already, make sure to check out Disappointing Products | Volume 1.

ELF Hydrating Gel Melt Cleanser (40 g) - I did not like this cleanser for multiple reasons. It did not break down my makeup good enough even when used first between two cleansers. Also, I did not like the texture of the product and I felt that it was just smearing my makeup all over my face without removing it. It is affordable and multiple people told me that they found it at the Dollar Tree but I would not use this product again. You can see me doing an entire demo using this product on my YouTube channel. Pretty sure that it's been discontinued. 

Essence All About Matt! Compact Powder (8 g) - This powder comes in one shade and claims that it is clear. It definitely isn’t and it leaves a white cast on your face. Anyone darker than me should not even consider this powder. It is a drugstore product that you can purchase for under $5. Also, don’t even think about using this powder when you know that you will be photographed because the flash back can be crazy! Don't forget to head on over to my post called Essence Makeup Review & Swatches for more details on this powder!

Sonia Kashuk Perfecting Luminous Foundation (17 ml) - I really didn’t care for this foundation for several reasons. First, it has an odd scent to it that I do not like. Secondly, it barely contains any product and I went through it rather quickly. It is 2 mls more than half of what a standard foundation should contain which is 30 ml. The consistency is too thin and it is light to medium coverage at best. I had to mix it in with another foundation and it is just not worth the hassle for me. It isn’t very cheap and the only positive is that it comes with a pump. I do have an entire dedicated review on this product that you can check out.

Update: This product is discontinued and Sonia Kashuk doesn't sell makeup at Target anymore.

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser (14 ml) - I know that a lot of people like this product and it got amazing reviews. I personally don’t care for this cleanser because I believe that it dried out my skin. It also doesn’t foam or lather and instead, it starts as a gel. I really disliked that aspect and it claims to be creamy which I disagree with. This would be best suited for people with sensitive skin as this claims to be fragrance-free. This was just a sample I received but I would never purchase the full size version even if I found it on sale.

Estee Lauder New Dimension Expert Liquid Tape (10 ml) - I really didn’t care for this product. It has very specific directions on how to use it online and on the Estee Lauder website, it didn’t receive very many favourable reviews. I purchased this for a few dollars and you can read about it more in my Estee Lauder & L'Oreal Warehouse Sale Prices & Haul post. It is an overpriced product that doesn’t deliver great results in my honest opinion. I did also feature this exact product in my February Empties | 2018 and I can no longer find it on their website so I have a feeling that is has been discontinued. 

Nature Republic Real Nature Mask Sheet (Shea Butter) - This has to be one of the worst sheet masks that I have ever used. The mask is too big for my face, the essence looks like Shea butter lotion, it is too saturated and it burned my skin underneath my lip causing irritation. I almost couldn’t leave it on for the full 20 minutes and couldn’t wait to take it off! My right eye was also watering after just a few minutes of wearing this sheet mask and I could still smell the strong scent while wearing it. I unfortunately threw out this packaging and didn't save it but you can read more about it in my Testing Out 3 Shea Butter Sheet Masks.

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY

Berrz

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