Expensive Makeup I will NOT Repurchase

Happy Hump Day! Hope everyone is breezing through the week and ready for a 3-day weekend!! I definitely could not be more excited!

With a holiday weekend, usually means LOTS of sales in stores and I take full advantage of this. I usually wait to buy pricier items during these sales so I can stock up! With that being said, I came up with a list of a few high-end items that I have recently purchased and will not be repurchasing. I wanted to give you guys the heads up in case you were thinking of splurging on these.

Farsáli Unicorn Essence Antioxidant Primer Serum ($22)- So this serum, I purchase because I’ve seen the gorgeous, Farah Dhukai use it as a face moisturizer/ primer and it always looks so hydrating on her skin.  For me, it just did not work. I feel like it dries quickly and does nothing to help my skin stay hydrated. It also did not help my makeup last longer. The only positive thing I could say, is it smells really sweet and delicious. I much prefer other products from Farsáli over this one. If you’re looking for a super hydrating serum, try their Rose Gold Elixir.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration ($30)- I originally bought this as a face moisturizer as it says it can be used for the face & elsewhere but I stopped using it because I found it was too thick to apply during the day and not moisturizing enough for at night. I’m not crazy about the smell- it almost smells like Noxema (old school product) for anyone who know what that smells like. Then I heard that its great for Eczema which I suffer pretty badly from in the winter and I put this stuff on it and I it did nothing to relieve my itching- as a matter of fact, I think it made it worse.

FENTY BEAUTY Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer ($32)- I’m sure a lot of people would disagree with me but this product did not hold up to the standards I had expected. I tend to have oily skin and this did absolutely nothing to stop the oil from coming through under my foundation even though it says it fights shine. In addition, this claims to be a “pore diffusing” primer and I honestly feel like it did nothing to hide my pores. Sometimes I’m able to wear primers on their own for days when I don’t want to wear any makeup and this didn’t smooth my skin. It’s also supposed to make your makeup last longer but again, did not hold up any longer than if I was not wearing a primer.

Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder ($46)- I have been dying to try this setting powder because I heard so many bloggers raving about it. I purchased it as an under-eye setting powder but unfortunately, it immediately creases into my fine lines under my eyes before I even leave the house! This was the sole purpose I bought this powder and it did not hold up to the standards I had for it. I will say that as a face setting powder, I actually really like it. It keeps the oil and shine under control but there are so many other face powders that are less expensive and equally as good.

Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation ($40)- I usually love full-coverage foundations and this one is definitely full-coverage but I found it to be very heavy on my skin and not easy to blend. Also, not sure if it was the color I chose but by the end of the day, it would oxidize so bad and make my skin color look yellow. Definitely, not a good look. Also, did not look too great in photos. I feel like it made my face look washed out. I almost want to give it another try in a different shade only because I’ve heard such great things about it but there are many other high-end foundations I would rather spend my money on. It’s a shame because I am a really big fan of Urban Decay- thought for sure I would love this.

 

Dose of Colors x iluvsarahii Highlighter ($28)- I bought this highlighter a few weeks ago and was super excited to try. It swatched so beautifully in-store and I know iluvsarahii does not come to play when it comes to glowing. I love the color, I love the packaging but I don’t love how it applies on my skin. I find it to be too patchy and highlights the flaws on my skin rather than my cheekbones. I still wear it only because the color pay-off is stunning and it looks great in photos but I’m slightly disappointed with this formula and how it looks in person. I have several other highlighters I would much prefer. 

Anyway dolls, hope this post was helpful for anyone looking to splurge on these products. Keep in mind that what works for me may not be the case for you but I can only try to help in your decision if you have similar skin features to me. Happy LDW!