Worst Products that I Have Ever Used

So far I have devoted the majority of space to products that I love or at least have been impressed with. But like any other beauty product consumer out there, I have been disappointed and horrified by a number of products.

I rarely find a product that I am not pleased with. This is not because I have low standards (Oh god no!), this is because I do my research before I go out looking to purchase new products.

Research? First read several of the Cosmetics Cop's (Paula Begoun) books. I don't agree with her on every point that she makes (She looks at cost of products and rates somewhat based on it and you will never catch me in the cosmetics aisle at CVS) but she is very grounded in her knowledge about ingredients and how they function in beauty products. If you can read and understand the ingredient list in any product, that is half of the battle to weeding out undesirable products. I must admit that I have a scientific background, so I do have a rather large advantage in this area.

I also dismiss any unjustifible claims on the part of beauty product marketing (a product sold in department stores ((no matter how fantastic)) will not take the place of botox or cosmetic procedures), its just not possible.

I also read reviews on Makeupalley.com (wonderful source of information) and read beauty and fashion magazines cover to cover to find the best products for me.

A must is to try before you buy. Any store or counter that is truely interested in your business will explain the product, how it works and how to use it in-depth before you buy. I have also found that with most purchases that I have made, the sales associate throws a bunch of different samples in my bag (great way to really try before you buy).

What are the worst products that I have ever used?

-Jessica Simpson Dessert Beauty Sugar Scrub in Dreamy (this whole line is terrible but the suagr made me feel like I rubbed crisco all over myself)

-Urban Decay Big Fatty Lash Plumper (did nothing to volumize my lashes)

-Too Faced Lip Injection (burned like hell and made me look like Goldie Hawn in First Wives Club)

-Fekkai Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner (hydrated but made my hair look like an oil slick)

-Phyto Plage Protective Beach Spray (too much olive oil and no SPF)

-B. Kamins Booster Blue Rosecea Cleanser (drying and irritating, I think it made my skin look even redder)

-Korres Silk Milk Conditioner (reeked to high heaven and left my hair a tangled mess)

-Fekkai Wave Creating Spray (I looked like an extra from a bad 80s movie)

-Jonathan Weightless Smooth No Frizz Cleansing Cream and Cream Rinse (left my hair oily and weighed down)

-Joey New York Pure Pores Blackread Remover Gel (burned like hell and left me no way to gauge its effectiveness when I was running to sink trying not to cry)

Out of all these products, I actually only purchased five of them, the rest were all samples or came with other products in a kit.