Disappointing Products

I am a total sucker for reading rave reviews about a product, and then going out and buying it myself. A lot of the time I am really pleased that I did so, but three recent purchases have unfortunately just been a massive disappointment. 

The first is a bit controversial as it is very popular amongst bloggers but I just have not got on with it no matter how hard i've tried, and believe me I have tried. Its Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in the shade Chantilly. I know, I know, I know this product is loved by so many but for me it just did nothing. I found it to be too thick under my eyes, which is the main area I like to use concealer, and it just sat there in fine lines. It also did not conceal my dark circles at all. The only thing I will say in defence of this concealer is I do think the shade I have is too light for me and I need vanilla instead. Perhaps if I were to try that shade it might be better, but for now this is just a big no no for me.

Next is the Bobbi Brown Long Wear Even Finish Foundation in the shade Porcelain. Again, I do think this is perhaps a shade too light for me, but I just did not notice it on my skin at all. I really like the fact that it comes with a pump, so not too much product came out, but once on my skin it felt quite heavy and did absolutely nothing. It didn't look like I had anything on my skin, and not in a good way. It was also quite drying which is unusual, as if anything, foundation usually makes my skin too oily. After paying £30 for this I am just not impressed at all and know I can get much better ones for the same price or less.

Last is a skincare product that I was really looking forward to using, and it is Indeed Labs Pepta-Bright. This serum is designed to improve skin clarity and tone and is supposed to leave you with radiant looking skin. Since using this product day and night like advised, I have seen absolutely no difference in my skin. Also, when I use it in the mornings, I find it to leave my skin feeling a little greasy under my make up. I have also found myself getting through it quite quickly despite using small amounts at a time, which is very annoying as it is £29.99, although I did get it when it was on offer. I find my Clarins Pore Minimising Serum to do much more than this, and my Clarins serum is only £26. I was also keen on trying Indeed Labs Hydraluron but I am slightly hesitant after being so disappointed with the Pepta-Bright.