Have you ever read posts and thought *ooo they look nice, but no* well these are the things I look at - but couldn't actually bring myself to spend my cash on. Either due to price, shipping, or quality.
1. Colour Pop
Now I am not disputing the incredibleness of Colour Pop Cosmetics, I just don't have the time or the energy to be ordering from America, risking them being smashed to smithereens and then having to pay a customs charge for the privilege of it all, I just cannot be bothered, no matter how pretty the swatches are *sobs*
2. Tarte Shape Tape £28.00
In the UK I have not found anywhere that you can buy the concealer without having to buy the sponge too (I'm looking at you QVC) I don't want the sponge, I want the concealer. Plus its always out of stock in my shade!
3. Jeffree Star Cosmetics £14.00
Now I have bought from him before, but since the whole drama I just cannot find it in myself to give him any of my money - I just cannot back someone who I dislike as a person, no matter how good his liquid lipsticks are!
4. Kylie Cosmetics
*Gasp* I know, I know. But her things are SO expensive, by the time you have added up the product, the shopping and the custom charge you be as well buying a Tom Ford, and at least then I won't be disappointed by cheap ass packaging.
5. Urban Decay Liquid Lipsticks £15.50
(Please don't hate my Urban Decay) I love UD typically, I love their palettes their lippies... but the liquids have just been a fail.. I went to see them this week in hope that the reviews would be wrong.... and they just look bad... I'm sorry UD.
6. Tanya Burr Cosmetics & Zoella Beauty/Lifestyle
I just cannot handle either of them anymore, and will refuse to purchase anything they come out with now. I feel like the minute they launched their brands their YouTube suffered hugely, and the only time they made videos was when they were sponsored or they had brought something new out. I did a whole rant post about it here. If you want to hear my moan some more lol
7. The Beauty Blender £16.00
That's one expensive sponge. I know when I finally get round to buying it - it will be a life changer, but I know right now I really like my dupes (£3-£6 ones from RT, the Superdrug one, and TK Maxx ones) So I am scared that if I buy the real deal my cheap alternatives wont compare.
8. Anastasia Beverley Hills Cream Contour Kit (Light) (£39.00)
now this is an odd one, I really want to buy this, but I HATE the fact that you cannot buy the refills for the cream ones, even though they come out - and you can buy the refills for the powder. I want the refills. Just because I know I will use the darkest shade way more than the others, and I wouldn't want to pay £39.00 everytime I finish one shade. *cries*
If you liked this post check out this one (It's what I am picky about when it comes to makeup)
Which things do you like the look of but just wont buy? Let me know in the comments below :)
I made a Colourpop order recently and as much as I loved the products, I don't think I'll be making another order any tiny soon! The customs are just too much! X
ReplyDeleteKate// itskaterose.com
good to know lovely thank you! Away to read your post now! :)
DeleteThis is such a good idea for a post! I wouldn't purchase anything from Kylie Jenner again either. Also, what did Jeffree do?! I feel clueless haha.
ReplyDeleteBeckie xo // The Pale Tails
He just isn't a very nice person :(
DeleteI love the concept of this post. Totally agree with Jeffree Star, Kylie Cosmetics and Beauty blender. I just don't think they are worth my money.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Morchella
I'm glad people are agreeing with me :)
DeleteLike the post idea as well and also agree with almost everything you wrote about reasons you won't buy.
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely :)
DeleteIt was refreshing seeing this post, instead of the standard 'wishlist!' I admire you for not just following trends because they are 'cool' at this point in time! Looking forward to more posts! (Also, my faaavourite thing about you is that you're from Dundee, I went to uni there!)
ReplyDeletewww.pangsheshoots.com
Aww thank you so much! Haha Dundee is fab, so funny to see someone who knows it! :)
DeleteThis is such a cool post idea! And I think I agree with you on nearly all of these. I want to try Colour Pop, but can't bring myself to spend all that money to get it over to the UK. And I'm not too fussed about Tanya, but I miss Zoella's old videos. I think I'm way too old for either of their products, so not interested at all!
ReplyDeleteLaura Wardrobe
Glad someone else feels the same way about colour pop!
DeleteTotally agree! My wish list is quite big but shipping and things like that put me off. I have wanted to try makeup from colour pop and Sephora, maybe one day
ReplyDeleteFruity Flamingo
I feel the same, maybe one day lol
DeleteI don't feel as bad after reading this- I think the Kylie costmetics and Tanya cosmetics aren't my thing either as so overpriced and every Tanya Burr vid I saw was either baking or plugging in her own cosmetics line. Don't get me wrong I love the girls but im just getting a breather! Heard same reviews about UD and tarte so I probably won't invest in them either. I thought it was just me but I'm just glad there are others that won't think I'm weird for not liking what they do. Xh
ReplyDeleteYES! So glad someone else agrees!
DeleteI am the same with Jeffree Star and anything Kardashian. One is a bully and the others, well getting famous because of a sex tape, sigh. I have never been a fan of Zoella and Tanya Burr, I just don't feel the sincerity from them.
ReplyDeleteShireen | Reflection of Sanity
Glad someone else agrees with me when it comes to them! :)
DeleteI'm with you on a lot of these. Really like my Real Techniques and Superdrug beauty sponges xxx
ReplyDeleteYAY! Love a cheaper sponge!
DeleteI'm with you on a lot of these. Really like my Real Techniques and Superdrug beauty sponges xxx
ReplyDeleteThis was such an interesting post! I used to really want Kylie Cosmetics but it's so expensive, I just can't. xo
ReplyDeleteellieslittleeworld.wordpress.com
oh I agree completely!
DeleteYou've literally hit the nail on the head with every single point, especially the colour pop and Kylie cosmetic ones, am not prepared to pay for that customs hahah!x
ReplyDeleteClo x
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This is a cool post idea! I don't blame you for not wanting to purchase anything from Kylie Cosmetics.. They're too overhyped & pricey and in my opinion, they're products are not worth the hype nor the money.
ReplyDeleteNicole | The Glam Surge
Glad someone else agrees! :)
DeleteSame with Jeffree Star - I've been seeing a lot of posts saying he's a douchebag and I just can't bear to support someone with an arrogant attitude.
ReplyDeleteEla | www.stealingyoursunbeams.wordpress.com
totally agree!
DeleteThe whole Jeffree Star thing occurred and I don't like him either and I've heard so many people fave about his products but I can never purchase from him because the dislike is real! But you have to try the beauty blender, I took the plunge and I don't think I'll ever go back to the other sponges!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte / Charlotte's Picks
I am so scared for the beauty blender! They are expensive and I know I will love it lol
DeleteLoved this post! I have a few of the Kylie products and I have to admit that the products aren't really worth it for the price of the customs:(
ReplyDeleteEmily xo
www.emilynewstead.blogspot.co.uk
Good to know! Sorry you feel like that though :(
DeleteI was also wondering what the deal with Jeffree Star - I don't really know who he is! I'm so behind, I know lol x
ReplyDeleteLuxeStyle
haha better not to know :)
DeleteI am so with you with the Tarte Shape Tape, I really want it buy refuse to pay that price!
ReplyDeleteDanielle xx
http://www.fashionbeautyblog.co.uk/
YAY! So glad someone agrees!
DeleteThis is quite a funny post, I must say! And original, as well!
ReplyDeleteI have tried the beauty blender and so far, it's not worth the hype, to be honest. It does the job, but so do the others. haha
MissB xo
Porty's Diary - BLOG
Porty's Diary - FB
Good to know, ill stick with my fake ones lol
DeleteI totally agree with this! Especially the Kylie's cosmetics and Jeffree Star. Lime Crime always have amazing sales where you can get liquid lipsticks for $5, or I just buy Make Up Revolution's lipsticks so what's the point haha!
ReplyDeletelifewithmaria.co.uk
Exactly! lol
DeleteI definitely agree with Tanya Burr & Zoella. Unfortunately part of their originality has been swallowed up by sponsored content...
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