So
I'm out of the Best In Beauty Competition guys :( sad but it had to end
sometime. Thank you to everyone who voted for me throughout the
competition!
This week I decided to do a second disappointing products video, it's been a few months since I did my first one, so I thought I'd do another! People seem to like watching them anyway. Like all of my videos, you have this sparkly new post to go with it (If you don't like watching videos). So let me talk you through some of the products I have purchased that just didn't live up to my expectations (or what they claimed to do on the tin/tub/jar etc...)
Herbal Essences Bee Strong Intensive Strengthening Hair Mask - £2.09
Oooof I was so excited to use this after I fell head over heels in love with the shampoo and conditioner. It smells exactly the same and has a lovely thick and creamy texture to the product. Just what I love in a hair mask. However it does nothing. Literally nothing. I may as well just put yogurt on my hair. I use this after a shampoo and instead of conditioner, it doesn't specifically tell you how to use it, the directions are pretty vague. I was expecting it to make my hair super duper shiny and silky soft. Nope, I actually prefer to just use the normal conditioner, I think it's more moisturising! Really let the Bee Strong collection down majorly!
Maybelline Fit Me Powder - £5.99
I got this because I wanted to stray away from my much loved Rimmel Stay Matte powder and try something new. It wasn't a wise decision. I'm pretty sure this shade is a tad dark for me and it is the lightest shade they do. My main issues with this are the fact that it just dissapears! You powder your face and poof! 10 minutes later it's gone! It also doesn't control shine at all. I wore this in a video once and I couldn't believe how shiny my face was. I haven't tried the Fit Me foundation, but I'm intrigued to know if that is any good.
MaxFactor Facefinity All Day Flawless Foundation - £11.99
I'm not going to rant on about why I don't like this foundation because I've already done a full review of it here. But I will say this, It is drying, sticks to dry patches and oxidises like a cray mo fo!
MaxFactor Max Colour Effects Mini Nail Polish - £3.99
The mini MaxFactor nail polishes have some gorgeous shades, my favourite being 'Fantasy Fire' a beautiful iridescent purple. However the formula is just... ughhhhhh! It is extremely watery and thin which means it takes about 100 coats to get your nails the same colour as the bottle. These aren't expensive by any means, but from a brand like MaxFactor, I expected a lot better.
I'm going to be doing full reviews on the MaxFactor nail polishes, the Bee Strong hair mask and the Fit Me powder if you want to read a more detailed rant and have a look at some snazzy pictures.
Have you tried any of these products? Do you have any products you've bought recently that have majorly let you down?
I love these posts! I did one during the week :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame about the Max Factor polishes, everyone raves about Fantasy Fire but I've never tried it :/
Jess xo
I was so disappointed in it! It looks gorgeous in the bottle. I still have it though lol I can't bare to throw it away!
DeleteI was also disappointed with the Bee Strong Mask and the Fantasy Fire formula!
ReplyDeleteLouise x
Confessions of a Secret Shopper
They looked so promising, but alas it was not meant to be :( x
DeleteI agree with the Fantasy Fire Nail Polish, You just need to put coats and coats, to be able to get the shade in the bottle, it is too watery, so sheer..
ReplyDeleteEfsun @ Makeuptemple
It's basically purple water. I haven't got the time or the patience to sit their and put hundreds of coats on!
DeleteI adore the Fit Me Foundation, I was going to pick up the powder next week but I don't think I will now & I use the Maxfactor Fantasy Fire Nail Polish as a topcoat, usually on a dark purple or black nail polish, It looks amazing (:
ReplyDeleteAsh | Rambles Of A Beauty Addict
xoxo
I'll have to try out using it as a topcoat! x
DeleteIsn't it the worst when you're expecting to really like a product and then it fails! I loved the l'oreal hair masque and thought I would love the regular conditioner as much but it really fell flat for me!
ReplyDeleteIt always annoys me with hair products! If you promise me something I expect results! x
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