PRODUCTS NOT WORTH THE HYPE

I really enjoy seeing what products people dislike because it shows just how different we all are. Ive sat and watched so many 'Products I regret buying' videos and sometimes they may have included one of my holy grail's. Just because I don't like these products doesn't mean no-one does but personally, I regret these little buggers and heres why;

L'oréal Magic Nude Liquid Powder

I'm sorry but... What the hell is this? The first time I used this I made the mistake of using my fingers and tipped some into my hands not realising this stuff is basically water. Its the thinnest consistency and feels so horribly and slimy. I found it to feel silky like it was full of silicones and I hated it on my skin as it turns matte!

 What the hell L'oréal?

White Shock Blanx Toothpaste

This stuff cost me £7.50. Im a sucker for packaging, evidently.

Ive got to be honest I can't judge the products effectiveness as I think I used this toothpaste twice before deciding I hate it. The taste is fine, but this stuff doesn't lather at all and almost dissolves to nothing. My teeth did not feel clean after using this and I found myself adding my trusty colgate in half way through. Even my boyfriend agree'd as I did wonder If I was just being fussy!

Bit pants really.

Aussie Miracle Moist Range 

I just really don't like Aussie products - period. 

I haven't used this is in ages to be fair but I bought this whole range after Imogen from Foxy Locks Extensions always raved about them. We must have very different hair as all I got from this product was lank hair that kept becoming greasy for no reason. With absolutely no redeeming features, these went in the bin unfortunately. Sorry Aussie.

Chancel VitaLumière Aqua

I have posted about this before when I did my 'Chanel VS No.7 post',

Its now ended up in my 'Products I regret buying'.

I don't absolutely hate this foundation. I just regret spending 30+ pounds on it. I found this foundation to be super orange, I hated the finish and it went so cakey through the day settling in my fine lines. The only way I can use this is with a damp beauty blender and a very light hand, but even then I may as well just use my tinted moisturiser. I never go to pick this foundation up and even tried giving it away. Sorry Chanel, you were been a complete waste of money. 

Elf Studio Blushes

These things cost me a couple of pounds so Im really not slating them but I found them to have little to no pigment and were super chalky. I could probably use them on a lighter skin tone as I bought 'Mellow Mauve' and 'Tickled Pink'. Ive always been really impressed with ELF for the money so, Maybe I just bought the wrong colours? 

 L'oréal Nude Magique CC Cream
These. Are. Shit
Sorry but there just aren't words for how much I hated these. I don't buy into this stupid concept of a white cream that turns to your exact skin tone. Im not sure what colour they thought I was because all I got was the Patchy Oompa Loompa look. I tried everything with these but they are my biggest regret by far. Ew.

EOS Lip Balms

Another one I don't hate. 

I bought all of these in a pack of 5 off Amazon. I love the packaging, I love the colours, I love the concept, I even love the scents. What I don't like is the product inside. I find these to be quite dry so I have to drag them across my lips and even when I do get a good amount of product, It just doesn't really do anything? They are a great handbag accessory and I found them to be more of a luxury but would never grab one when my lips actually need moisturising. 

Maybe save your money?

Nip + Fab Bee Sting Range
These is also a facial moisturiser in this range. I have all 3 but I've literally used the mask and moisturiser once so I can't comment. I went through a phase of using my eye cream quite regularly but for some reason stopped for about a month. When I came back to using it, this stuff (Eye cream) had turned into a hard discoloured wax! It was so gross. I wasn't sure weather it was just a layer on top so I went to stick my finger in and I was so shocked at where the packaging finished! You aren't even getting half the pot full of product its absolutely disgusting how little you get and it went of before I even got my use out of it.
Thanks Nip & Fab. Your pants.


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CHANEL Vs NO7

Well everyone... Ive been shopping. 

Now I know everyone always says they love shopping but when I say it... I really mean it.

I could spend hours upon hours wandering round Selfridges or Boots just 

playing with makeup... and I will never get bored! Its got so bad, my poor boyfriend knows the name, shade and price of my favourite Mac Concealer. 

Recently I bought myself No7's Superlight Foundation and Ive been 

absolutely raving about it. Now as I'm sure most makeup junkies know, you just can't buy new makeup before checking out online reviews. So whilst doing my research I heard it was also a great dupe for Chanel's Vitalumière Aqua foundation. 

After I loved it so much, I foolishly assumed the Chanel foundation would be even better (Considering it was double the price!) so I went out this weekend and brought it.

Chanel VitaLumière Aqua Foundation / £33.00

No7 Stay Perfect Superlight Foundation / £14.00

 both brought from Boots.UK

So firstly I really like both their packaging. Compact and classy, nothing fancy or unnecessary. They are both 30ml & Both have an SPF 15.

Chanel VitaLumière - 'Ultra light skin perfecting makeup. Luminous and naturally radiant'

No7 Superlight - 'Life-Proof foundation for a super-natural, flawless completion with a barely there feel.'

Left - Chanel VitaLumière , Shade 40 Beige

Right - No7 Superlight, Shade Warm Beige

 The Verdict? Save your money! It pains me that I already had an amazing foundation and I went out and spent £33.00 on one that is actually (in my opinion) not that great!

No7 Superlight is totally true to its word. Really dewy and lightweight, It feels like I'm not even wearing anything on my skin. Im Normal/Combination and it suits my dry skin on my cheeks and oily T-zone. I actually can't fault it, I really love this foundation.

However, Chanel's Vitalumière I find to be actually a bit heavy for my skin. 

I tried this out for a week and every time I used it It just disappointed me. 
I kept expecting it to turn me into a Dewy Goddess but alas, It did not. 

I also found It to react with oils throughout the day and turned me a bit orangey, which I have found with other foundations in the past.

Im sure on a night out with a good powder will love this foundation but for my everyday, i'll be sticking with my No7! 

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