Don't waste your money on...

[Hipkitten]

Shu Uemura's Skin Purifier Cleansing Oil ... overpriced; made of mineral oil (might as well use baby oil) and often clogs pores; even the "light" version of the stuff makes me break out on my 'normal' skin. Bought the huge bottle; (looks nice and pretty sitting there though). It'll be sitting there for a while, because I find it's only safe to use it as a spot-eye-make-up-remover.

I have to disagree with you on this one Since I started using the Cleansing Oil a few months ago, my skin has never felt/looked better. Friends have even noticed how healthy my skin is - hell, even my mom and husband are using it now because they saw the difference it made.
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Don't waste your money on Chanel make up. Granted, I haven't tried everything they make, but what I have tried has been shite.

Prada lip-gloss - feels disgusting.

 

[southerncutie]

I prada lipgloss- I use it instead of chapstick- it works really well

 

[Hipkitten]

I prada lipgloss- I use it instead of chapstick- it works really well

To each their own

 

[splatooey]

Creme de la Mer! What a waste! Most drugstore products worked better.

Also I think that fancy brushes are never worth it.

i use CDLM and my bf cant stop commenting how my face has stopped looking blotchy, red and peeling...i'm convinced it was CDLM. Also i buy the foundation brushes from presciptives and it blends my makeup flawlessly...with cheap synthetic brushes, it leaves on foundation streakily. Brushes and lotions are 2 things you should invest in. Thats just my advice.

 

[morgan38]

i use CDLM and my bf cant stop commenting how my face has stopped looking blotchy, red and peeling...i'm convinced it was CDLM. Also i buy the foundation brushes from presciptives and it blends my makeup flawlessly...with cheap synthetic brushes, it leaves on foundation streakily. Brushes and lotions are 2 things you should invest in. Thats just my advice.

I guess CDLM works for some people and not for others...as is the case with most skin products.

Oh, and I actually meant hair brushes...don't know why I didn't clarify that. You're right a well made makeup brush can make a big difference.

 

[ball79]

haute couture

 

[thewannabe]

Cream eyeshadows (ugh hate them, and they all crease no matter how much base you use)

I found that NARS cream eye shadow does not crease for me. It acts as a great base itself under shadows as it enhances their color (as a result, I don't even need to use base with it). But maybe it helps to have asian eyes.

 

[SanDiego]

haute couture

ha ha

 

[ball79]

ha ha

ahahah Yeah! I mean.. is just lame to do it haha unless you work on the circus

 

[DK_Wilde]

Sephora brand eyeshadows: case is nice but shadow doesn't spread easily, it creases and it wears off too quickly

 

[NATKA]

Christian Dior make-up remover was a waste; it's ok, but i am on the lookout for something better.
Lancome's perfection totale didn't do any of the things it promised to, the only "effect" i noticed were little shimmer particles on the skin.
Vinefit irritated my skin. maybe it works out well for people who do not have sensitive skin?

 

[paprika_hiccup]

Don't waste your money on Lancome's Bi-facil makeup remover. Granted, it is the best mu remover I had found, until I found Almay's Dual Phase remover at the drugstore!! Exact same formula- minus Lancome's trademark blue dye- which is also a a plus. Lancome's is about 25 bucks or 4 oz. and Almay's is a whopping 5 bucks! Love it- it really melts off waterproof mascara and heavy duty liner.

 

[ball79]

Drugs and alcohol,is just nonse,and it's not gonna help you with problems,and it's not gonna make you cool..

 

[DK_Wilde]

Don't waste your money on Lancome's Bi-facil makeup remover. Granted, it is the best mu remover I had found, until I found Almay's Dual Phase remover at the drugstore!! Exact same formula- minus Lancome's trademark blue dye- which is also a a plus. Lancome's is about 25 bucks or 4 oz. and Almay's is a whopping 5 bucks! Love it- it really melts off waterproof mascara and heavy duty liner.

I agree, Lancome Bi-Facil works well but there are better alternatives. If you have sensitive skin the oil can irritate the pores too.

 

[sanrio]

Drugs and alcohol,is just nonse,and it's not gonna help you with problems,and it's not gonna make you cool..

Well said.

 

[ball79]

Well said.

Thanks a Lot!

 

[kween]

I totally hated the whole Neutrogena line, everything was awful. Also, never buy ANYTHING from The Body Shop. I got a foundation/coverup from there, and it gave me the most horrible blackheads, in two days! Such a no-no.

 

[sofialuv]

Don't waste your money on Lancome's Bi-facil makeup remover. Granted, it is the best mu remover I had found, until I found Almay's Dual Phase remover at the drugstore!! Exact same formula- minus Lancome's trademark blue dye- which is also a a plus. Lancome's is about 25 bucks or 4 oz. and Almay's is a whopping 5 bucks! Love it- it really melts off waterproof mascara and heavy duty liner.

Sephora´s own make up remover has the same formula too and it´s dead cheap besides beeing fantastic!

 

[ShOe GaL 19]

Sephora brand eyeshadows: case is nice but shadow doesn't spread easily, it creases and it wears off too quickly

funny you say that b/c i have the EXACT same problem with it.

Their eyeliners r GREAT though...

 

[thewannabe]

Elizabeth Arden?

I got a gift set from Elizabeth Arden...

The Double Density Mascara clumps repeatedly on me (the thick mascara wand is what's double in density).
The fragranced lotion (in Red Door Revealed), I use as a foot cream.

The eyeshadows and bronzers and SPF lipsticks have great texture and are of 'classic' colors, which is sometimes refreshing to see; but are overall very boring (will they be re-vamping anytime soon?).

I did fancy the large neon beach tote that came free with the gift set, however.