Dislikes - June 2014

Benefit Browzings - Light

This is the color that the woman at the Benefit counter matched to my eyebrows, it was only after I looked closer at the product that I discovered she had matched me to the color "Light" even though I have very dark brown hair and eyebrows. Even though it is not the right color for me, I tried just using the powder by itself for light definition and it did not work. This palette (both wax and powder) has an obvious red/orange tint that would be difficult to match to anyone. Furthermore, the two brushes and the tweezers that come with the kit are just too small to be of any practical, long-term use. 

NYX Auto eyebrow pencil - Dark Brown

This eyebrow pencil does not work in two capacities. First, the wax pencil part is very dry and you have to press really hard to leave any marks. This is not ideal when you are working with eyebrows and you want to fill them in with thin, light strokes. Second, even though this color is "Dark Brown," it is not neutral enough to work for brows. It still leaves an odd tint that might work better for auburn hair. The brush on the end works fine, but I find that it is easier to work with mascara wand brushes for eyebrows than with comb brushes. I might have to invest in trying an Anastasia Brow Wiz pencil instead.

Stila Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - Olive

Olive / Moss / Intense Black

Normally, I love Stila liquid eyeliner. The formula lasts all day and does not irritate my eyes. However, the color "Olive" is very unflattering. I bought it before I bought "Moss" when I was looking for a green eyeliner. Unfortunately, "Olive" turned out to produce a very yellow kind of green color. In the pictures about it looks brown, but it is actually yellow-green. What's worse, if it smudges or smears at all, it leaves behind a yellowish trace. If you are looking to buy a green eyeliner, I suggest "Moss," rather than "Olive."

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm - Unapologetic

I thought that this lip crayon would be a beautiful, bright pink color to wear during the summer. However, the texture is awful. The picture does not emphasize the texture as much as I had hoped, but this crayon look really chalky and emphasizes all of the ridges in your lips. The consistency is just not right. Plus, I do not think that it actually looks matte. If you really want a great matte lipstick and do not mind splurging on a high-end lip product, go for the Hourglass Opaque Rouge liquid lipstick instead.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

I will admit, this product did make my face feel smooth and helped my foundation last longer. Unfortunately, it was not worth the drawbacks. It made me break out really badly all over my chin and the sides of my face. If you have sensitive skin, definitely steer clear of this particular primer. However, I have used the Smashbox Photo Finish Light primer, and while it did not have the same smoothing effect, it did not make me break out nearly as bad. If you really wanted a primer, I would recommend the Smashbox Light primer rather than the original.

Stila Color Correcting Cream - Fair 01

I already mentioned this product in my BB creams and CC creams review, but I think that it is worth mentioning again. I realize that it is a color correcting cream, and it is supposed to have a green base to cancel out redness. Unfortunately, it is more yellow that green, and it does not match my pale skin at all. It made me break out, looked really greasy, and failed to provide any coverage at all. Furthermore, the packaging makes the product leaky and messy. If you want a sheer tinted cream with sunscreen, I would recommend Stila's Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer instead.