11.04.2015

NEW Drugstore Beauty FAILS



Y'all, we are about to get negative.

Normally, I try to find the positive of a beauty product, but not today.

I've been getting some misses in the drugstore department lately.

While these were not for me, you might LOVE them, so check 'em out below:



SinfulColors Gel Polish Kit
  • With the popularity of other no-lamp-needed gel kits, I had to try this.
  • Love this brand, but this didn't last long at ALL on me. 
    • If you follow me on Snapchat (ellesees) you saw how quickly it disappeared from my nails. So disappointed in this.
Jordana Cat Eye Liner
  • This was new to me! It looks like a felt tip marker liner, but was actually liquid liner.
  •  It didn't last long on me and separated pretty quickly.
Maybelline Soft Blur
  • I was wearing this in THIS post and THIS video.
  • This is supposed to be a matte lip crayon, but it's more of a creamy matte. Not a bad formula.
  • I love the color, but not the packaging--that's why it was a fail. I also disliked the blurring tip. 
  • I am going to de-pot it into another container.
L'Oreal Voluminous SuperStar
  • Double-ended mascara that is supposed to give lots of volume
  • While this wasn't a bad mascara, it didn't deliver for me. I'm wearing it in the video at the end of this post.
Revlon All-in-One Mascara
  • Revlon has released 5 new mascaras (reviews coming SOON) and this is the first one I saw.
  • This is a super wet formula with a small paddle wand.
  • Y'all, it made my lashes fall out!
Revlon Matte Lipcolor
  • These come in a variety of pigmented colors, but never reached that matte phase for me. They also transferred easily. They were pretty thought.
  • Random: I think I'm the only one who liked the scent!
NYX Suede Lipsticks
  • This is a love it or hate it product. It just transferred too easily for me to love it.
NYX Be Gone! Lip Color Remover
  • A super thick balm with random granules that is supposed to remove lip products.
  • This ended up making a huge mess and I had to use wipes anyway. Just kind of ridiculous. I liked it better at moisturizing lips.
Two videos in one week, what???
Don't forget to watch more details below!



Are these products you love? Do I just need to try another shade maybe?
Any of these you'd try or skip?

Extra Elle:
  • One of my good friends had a stroke on Monday. She's only 35! It's just so scary and I've been worried and praying. We love you JeWa!
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58 comments:

  1. Hehe thanks for the warning! Revlon products do have a lovely scent, I always find the balms quick to rub off though, even though the colours are lovely! :D xx

    elizabeth | ”Ice Cream” whispers Clara | bloglovin follow for follow
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  2. So surprising to see NYX on this list. They are always a good go to brand for a designer dupe, but I will stay clear of these particular lines from them.
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  3. That Voluminous Superstar mascara looks amazing! Need to try it!

    xo,
    Stephanie
    Diary of a Debutante
    www.thediaryofadebutante.com

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  4. I haven't tried any of these so thanks for sharing! That NYX lip color remover looks ridiculous! What a mess!

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  5. Have you tried the Sally Hansen gel polish? That lasts the longest of all the ones I've tried, about a week if I'm gentle on my nails but still 4-5 days if I do activities like washing dishes, etc. Hoping your friend is okay, so scary!

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  6. I'm really surprised by the Sinful Colors gel line, because their regular nail polish line is amazing and lasts much longer than Essie and OPI. Good to know! I just picked up the Essie gel coat topper so *fingers crossed* <3

    Green Fashionista

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  7. I almost bought that Revlon matte lip color last night and now I'm glad I didn't! Thanks for sharing so I know what to skip next time! :) <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  8. So good to know about the gel nail polish! I've been trying a few different brands, so I will be sure to stay away from this!!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  9. I was at Target the other day and was so curious about the NYX suede lipsticks and Revlon's all-in-one mascara. Now, since you reviewed them I won't buy them. though the lipsticks tempted me a lot. They had some nice colors.

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  10. I've always been a fan of NYX so I was surprised to see a few of their products on the list. The lip color remover sounds like a hot mess! Thanks for sharing! Sending prayers to your friend!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  11. Absolutely love it when you do drug store beauty fails - sometimes those are more important than what works well, you know?!

    ​​xx katie // A Touch of Teal

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  12. Beauty fails are so frustrating sometimes. Bummer you found things you didn't like, but thanks for sharing them with us.

    Prayers for your friend !

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  13. Omgosh.. Thanks to posting thes! I'll stay away! Though that Lip Color Remover sounds so awesome!!! Wish it worked haha

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  14. oh my gosh to the mascara that made your lashes fall out! goodness no! this post is super helpful girl!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  15. This is helpful! Most of the time all you hear is positive reviews! I can't believe the Revlon mascara made your lashes fall out!

    www.rdsobsessions.com

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  16. Negative is just as important as positive. Now I know what to avoid!

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  17. 100% agree about Maybelline ColorBlur, the product itself is lovely but the packaging is ridiculous and stupid. And omg, so sorry about your friend, Elle. Thoughts and prayers to her.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  18. Never tried any of these... Now I Know not to ♥♥

    summerdaisy.net

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  19. I haven't tried any of these yet! Thanks for the heads up that you didn't like them. I almost bought the revlon mascara yesterday but now I'm glad I didn't! I've wanted to try those Maybelline color blurs, but I don't think I'd use the smudged end. Can't wait to see your video later! And prayers for your friend!

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  20. That is crazy that the Revlon mascara made your lashes fall out. Whattttt?

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  21. Oh my gosh - my lashes are so few & far between - I don't need something to make them fall our more - YIKES!

    Prayers for your friend. So scary!!

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  22. I didn't love the Maybelline Color Blur either...I've wanted to try the Nyx Liquid Suede lipsticks but haven't yet.

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  23. Thanks for the honest review of the products! I find that I don't enjoy a lot of Revlon lip products, they aren't very long lasting.

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  24. Prayers for your friend..that is SO scary. I hope she'll be ok!!

    I have only tried one of these products- the maybelline blur and I love it!! I actually really like the application method over regular lipstick, but I guess it's all a matter of preference! Thanks for the tips on the others..I'll stay away!

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  25. Thanks for being honest. I don't wear a lot of Revlon but will steer clear of that one. Best wishes for your friend making a speedy recovery, how scary!

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  26. I can't get behind gel nail polish. I know it's supposed to last longer and all but I'll take my regular kind any day. That said, disappointing to hear about Sinful colors line. They're my go-to for inexpensive trendy colors.

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  27. I felt the same way about the color blur stick!

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  28. Boo!!! I wanted to try that nail gel so I'm glad I didn't! Love these posts so I know what not to get! ;)

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  29. I didn't love the NYX liquid lipsticks, but I love the Revlon ones. I liked the smell too! I was curious about the Revlon mascara. I can't wait to watch the video later!

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  30. Good to know about the color blur stick! I'd like to try the revlon matte lip color though! :))

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  31. that mascara made your lashes fall out?! no!
    that sucks about the nail stuff, i like their normal polishes but good to know that stuff doesn't work.
    i am so sorry about your friend girl, hope she is okay!

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  32. SO disappointing about NYX! I usually love NYX lip products!
    xo
    Style Tomes | Style Tomes on Instagram

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  33. I haven't try any of these products out. Thanks for the review on them. Sending you a hug.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  34. If a mascara is making your lashes fall out, it's definitely not doing it's job. Oy.
    So sorry to hear about your friend. I hope everything is OK and they make a full recovery!

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  35. So glad I haven't purchased any of these. If I don't think I'll like it, then I won't spend my money on it unless I have a review request. I'm so sorry about your friend! I hope she makes a full recovery.

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  36. I haven't tried any of these, so this is good to know! Sorry about your friend :(

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  37. I am glad to hear you thoughts on the NYX lip remover stuff. I'll just stick to a cotton pad soaked in makeup remover. Sounds way too messy! Praying for your friend!

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  38. What eye shadow are you wearing in that video? It's so pretty!

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  39. I always love hearing about fails too! Such a bummer you didn't like them though!

    xo,
    Angela

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  40. It seems none of the over the counter gel nail colors have staying power! Such a bummer!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  41. Luckily I don't use any of these duds and never have! Thanks for letting us all know not to get these!
    ~Sara

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  42. I would be terrified of a mascara I tried made my lashes fall out!!

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  43. I haven't heard about the "lip be gone" product before! I always feel like wipes do a good job, I can't imagine needing something extra!!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  44. Sephora's lip color remover is the BOMB... have you tried that?? It's usually only $5! Bahahaha... "massacre"!

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  45. I've given up on the no light need gel kits. I just bought the ELF lip color remover and I hope it works. I'm starting to feel better so I'm ready to get back into my stash.

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  46. The blurring tip sounds odd. Thanks for the tips on what to avoid!

    xoxo,
    little luxury list formerly Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  48. This is such a great idea to review the beauty fails We always talk about the must-have's so it's great to see both sides

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  49. Thank you very much for these reviews! I have not used any of these products. I'm very sorry to hear about your friend.

    Danielle
    www.spring2spring.com

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  50. Love this, Elle! Sometimes a 'what not to buy' post is just as useful as a favorites post!

    Christie
    The Closet by Christie

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  51. Oh no that mascara that made your lashes fall out doesn't sound good at all!

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  52. I really enjoy my Maybelline Color Blur. I'm actually wearing it today. (; I do agree with you about that Revlon Matte lippie. Mine never actually dried "matte." It was more demi matte which leads me to assume that's why it transfers soooo badly!

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  53. Okay, these are going on my do-not-buy list, thanks Elle for your honest reveiw, as always. And sending prayers to your friend... how scary!

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  54. Lashes falling out?! Wow that's crazy. Thanks for your review on these. That Maybelline blur lipstick was pretty on you so hopefully you can make it work. I definitely when they make the packaging too difficult :/

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  55. I haven't tried any of these and I am glad you shared that they aren't your favorite so I know to try other stuff! I cant believe that mascara made your lashes fall out! That would be so tragic for me!!! I have never liked Revlon mascaras either. They always fall short for me. I like Loreal and Covergirl stuff better.

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  56. I saw you post this on Insta this morning and you should know you look stunning!

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  57. You are so crafty...de-potting and all :)

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