Beauty Products: Regrets (My First Post!)

Hey, all :) I couldn't decide on how to kick off my blog! So, I thought I'd start it by sharing my thoughts on two beauty products that I regret spending money on. Thanks to Sephora, I was not forced to live with my regret! :)

Smashbox
Photo Finish Light
Foundation Primer

I bought this primer a while back. From the reviews I have read and seen, I thought it was going to be the best primer ever. (I got sold!) During the first few uses, I liked it. It gave my skin a smoother surface. I purchased the "Photo Finish LIGHT" because I have oily skin and it is supposed to give you a matte finish that lasts all day. WELL. I must have really oily skin because even with this on, I was still shining like crazy. I paid $36 for this and it just did not work out for my skin. So, if you are someone looking for a primer that not only helps your make up last longer but reduces the shine on your face as well, I'd suggest a different primer. I have yet to find the perfect one. However, I did recently purchase Cover FX's Clear Prep FX Matte Foundation Primer and will review it in the future.

TheBalm
Shady Lady Vol. 2

I loved the eyeshadow colors in this palette when I first saw it. Looking back, I think the day that I bought it I was just in one of those "shopping moods". Right when I saw it, I swatched it on my finger and thought it was really pigmented. (I'm no make-up artist! Just another girl who loves make up!) So, I thought I'd try it out. I purchased it and used it enough times to think "What a waste of money." The color payoff when applied to the eyes is not that great. I would think you'd have to wet your brush each time to get a good color payoff. (...which I have not tried.) I played with the eyeshadows one last time before I decided to officially return the palette and they still did not blend well for me. I swatched it on my finger and then rubbed it on my hand and the color just did not stick. Maybe it's me but I just did not like it. This palette cost $39.50, I believe. My BH Cosmetics palettes have a ton of shadows that I thought worked way better than these and were way less expensive!

Thankfully, I purchased these two at Sephora! I LOVE SEPHORA! If you all don't know, they have the best return policy EVER - basically, RETURN ANYTIME! Who doesn't love that?! I also love Nordstrom for the same reason. Those two places definitely know how to treat their customers which is one of the reasons I keep going back! :)

That's all for my rant of the night. Anybody have a different experience with these two products? Please share!


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