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My Fail... Your Holy Grail?
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items Just because these products didn't work for me doesn't mean they aren't great! Who knows, you could find your next holy grail product on this list!
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Base Products
Skincare
Eyes, Lips and Cheeks
Brows
Base Products
From concealer to setting spray- these products did not work for me personally but offer some amazing benefits. Could they work for you?
I wasn't a fan of this cult classic concealer. I found it to be too heavy-duty in terms of consistency as well as coverage. This could be the perfect concealer for you if you a) want FULL FULL FULL coverage b) like to use concealer to do a full beat ...
Tarte Cosmetics - Shape Tape Concealer
This setting spray does keep your makeup locked in, and even helps to refresh makeup that is starting to break down on your face, however it's a pass for me because it's entirely too glowy/dewy for my combo skin! This is a great setting spray for YOU...
Hydro Grip Setting + Refreshing Spray - MILK MAKEUP
I'm a huge fan of Tower28 but this setting powder just doesn't do it for me. I found it boring- the compact feels cheap, especially because it does not come with a mirror nor a powder puff for applying. The packaging is super disappointing- it defini...
GetSet Blur + Set Talc-Free Pressed Setting Powder - Tower 28 Beauty
This foundation was FAR too radiant and dewy for me. It kept me glistening to the point where my face looked wet all day. This product was NOT a success for me with my combination skin, although I will say that it was the absolute best shade match I'...
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Skincare
Skincare is so personal so don't take it personally if a product doesn't work for your skin. These didn't work for mine, but they could be your next great find!
This cleansing oil from Bioderma is a great first step in a double-cleansing routine. Unfortunately for me, while the Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water is a staple in my routine, something in the cleansing oil breaks me out so I had to stop using it. ...
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil
I've seen this acne treatment from La Roche Posay work miracles on oily, acne-prone skin. It has salicylic acid and says it not only clears up breakouts but helps prevent future breakouts from happening. Unfortunately, it did absolutely nothing for m...
Effaclar Duo Plus Global Acne Treatment
This was a bit too strong for my sensitive skin but it's a cult fave! Amazing for clearing up skin texture and acne and fighting the signs of aging! If you don't have sensitive skin you'll most likely love this affordable toner!
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution - The Ordinary
Eyes, Lips and Cheeks
Colour cosmetics that didn't work for me but that I would recommend to someone else because the products themselves are good!
I have very sensitive eyes that water to every mascara that isn't a tubing mascara, so while the application of this product is STUNNING- it's all over my eyelid and under eye after about an hour, making it a no-go for me. However, this could be your...
Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara - ILIA
The Rare Beauty Liquid Blush is an extremely popular formula. A little goes a long way, so a bottle will last you a lifetime! I personally am not a huge fan of this product because of how pigmented it is- I know it sounds counterintuitive, but the co...
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Let me start off by saying that these glosses, as in the product itself, are pretty good! The issue I have is 1) the packaging. The charm? It's super cute but it's plastic. It has no weight to it at all which is giving ~cheap~...which brings me to is...
Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter: Intense Lip Treatment
Brows
Brow products that I passed on, but they might be your holy grail!
I found the Anastasia Beverly Hills brow freeze pomade in the tin to be not only messy, but too thick for my brow hairs. I think this would be a great product for someone with more sparse brows and/or shorter brow hairs where you could use a tooth co...
Brow Freeze Styling Wax - Anastasia Beverly Hills
I think this one is user error lol. I wanted to love this product soooo badly and gave it many tries before going back to my trusted pencil. No matter what I did, it always just looked like marker in my eyebrows. If anyone has any tips, gladly share ...
Glossier Brow Flick Microfine Detailing Eyebrow Pen