Sunday 9 June 2013

Blog hyped up products? Beauty

I'm sure if you read blogs, or write a blog, you'll know about getting caught up in the hype of some products when they hit the blogosphere. I too have been drawn in by the great photography and kind words, when really some of these products aren't that great! Here I'm going to do a run down of the hyped up beauty products (that are in my price range) I can't afford the luxury hyped about products (sob).
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer
This is a bit of a hit and miss for me, in the summer I love it! It goes really easily onto my skin and covers any imperfections and lasts almost all day, but in the winter we do not get on, at all. For one thing it's a bit too orange for my pale pale skin in winter, and way too drying. my skin is dry at the best of times in winter, but this dries it out even more. So this gets a 3/5 as (to me) it's a great summer product.
Maybelline 24 hours Colour Tattoo
This was another product that I took some coaxing into buying, but once I did I was so pleased with the results, I wouldn't say it last 24 hours, but it definitely helped my eyeshadow last longer in the day, and I love using it a tiny bit of shimmer on the inner corners of my eyes to brighten them up. I have the rose gold shade, and it's definitely my favourite and looks the most natural on me. This one receives a 4/5

Rimmel Apocalips
Another lip product that was very hyped up in bloggyland. This one, however, is more of a liquid lipstick, than a tinted lipbalm. I love the shades that are available, and i love the colour pay off. You don't need a lot to colour your whole lips in. As with most lipsticks this can be drying, but I found a tiny amount of lipbalm on first and you're good to go. 4/5
Revlon Lip butters
It took me a looooong time to finally give into this hype and buy the product, I wish I'd done it sooner- for once the hype is correct. This really is such a great product, it gives a great build-able colour-with so many shades to choose from- and moisturises your lips at the same time. It doesn't feel cakey or sticky, and it lasts quite a long time. 5/5

O.P.I Nail Envy
I have been wanting this for months! Ever since I started wearing nail varnish a bit more often, and despite wearing a base coat, my nails have got in terrible flaky, breaking, chipping condition. Sick of my nail varnish only lasting a day before my terrible nails start flaking off I made an impromptu purchase of this. I've have now been using it for the past two weeks, and can honestly say that I don't really see a difference... disappointed is not the word! The search continues! 2/5

Thanks for reading, what products do you think are hyped up by bloggers and do you think they're worth it?

40 comments :

  1. That's a shame about Nail Envy I have heard such good things and wanting to try it myself. Base coats never seem to do a whole lot for me. I love the collection concealer! But I know it's not for everyone. xx

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    1. I've found that base coats don't do much for me either. I wish nail envy had worked as it sounded so good- hopefully it works for you!
      Daniella x

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  2. I'm going to London for work next week and I'll be picking up one of those Color Tattoos! They're way cheaper in the UK, and I saw there's a 3 for 2 going on now in Boots. Yay :-)

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    1. Ooh, hope you had a nice time in London and managed to stop by at a boots!
      Daniella x

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  3. i think the beauty elixir from caudalie is hyped up a lot...but i love it! xx

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    1. ooh I do too- in fact that's going in the next lot of 'hyped' up products I'm talking about :)
      Daniella x

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  4. I've been fighting the urge to indulge in the lip butter!
    After reading this review I'm rethinking this...should I just give in?

    BLEURGH
    www.say-bleurgh.blogspot.com

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    1. Give in! They are really nice and worth it in my opinion
      Daniella x

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  5. i was going to pick up the colour tattoo today but forgot my purse sigh! What colour do you think is best to go over slight slightly purple, bronzey eye shadow?Can't decide!

    Holy Chic!

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    1. Ah I'm not too sure really- I'd say maybe the Bronze or 'light in purple' would look nice- but I'm not expert :)
      Daniella x

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  6. I use the Colour Tattoo in Pink Gold all the time and love it!!

    Hannah x
    http://b-l-a-b.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. It goes with so much doesn't it :)
      Daniella x

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  7. I'm the same with the collection concealer, sometimes it's great, other times really bad! Definitely need to get the colour tattoo and Apocalips :)
    Rhiannon xxx
    http://everythingbutthekitchen.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Glad I'm not the only one- some days I love, some days I hate it!
      Daniella x

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  8. I have just repurchased the collection long lasting concealer. It is my 3rd tube of it, I just cannot get enough. x

    http://whatisinherwardrobe.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. It is probs the best low price concealer out there, isn't it :)
      Daniella x

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  9. Nice post, I really love your blog! Would you like to follow each other with bloglovin'?
    X Anna

    www.fashionanna.com

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  10. I actually found this really useful and interesting as I've been umming and ahhing over so many of these products for ages! :)
    Frankie xx
    http://frankest.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Glad I could help! I love these type of posts too as they help me make my mind up :)
      Daniella x

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  11. I agree about the Collection concealer, a bit orange sometimes. I love the Lip Butters too! xxx

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    1. I love the lip butters so much- want to get more :)
      Daniella x

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  13. I love the Collection concealer, it's a brilliant concealer for the price, but what gets on my nerves with it.. is that it seems to make any skin around blemishes look really flaky, so then the blemish/spot looks even more noticeable than it did before!!! xx

    Gemma ♥ | â±®iss â±®akeup â±®agpie

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    1. Yes it does seem quite drying at time, I find that's a problem too!
      Daniella x

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  14. A lot of products are really hyped and some are definitely not worth it - but everyone is different, the maybelline colour tattoos crease on me really quickly :( x

    www.ofbeautyandnothingness.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I agree- I always like to test somethings out myself- but I usually give in to the hype!
      Daniella x

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  15. I love the Revlon lip butters, I have the orange one and it's a great pop of colour! Thanks for checking out my blog. Love yours so I'm following for sure! :) xx

    Mary
    www.littlefeatherstyle.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks! I love the lip butters too- want to get them all :)
      Daniella x

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  16. Hi daniella! I love your name! haha, I love the color tattoo in inked in pink! I wear mine all the time! I am dying to get my hands on the rimmel apocolips they look amazing!
    xx
    daniella :)
    simplybeautifulelegant.blogspot.com

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    1. Ha thanks! I love the colour tattoos, I need to get more of the colours, they're so nice
      Daniella x

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  17. I love the colour tattoo! I have mine in the bronze shade, it's gorgeous! xx

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    1. ooh I want t get the bronze one- they're great aren't they
      Daniella x

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  18. Definitely trying out the Lip Butters. This is exactly how I choose my new products to try out as well!

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    1. I always give in to the hype haha! Hope you like the lip butters- I think they're great
      Daniella x

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  19. Great post and thanks for your comment on my blog! :)
    www.theemeralddove21.blogspot.co.uk

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  20. awww I think the same about the revelon lip butters! they are brilliant!

    I gave into the hype because emma stone wore it in an advert but honestly i have never looked back! ;) juicy papaya and coral are my favorites!

    Thanks for your comment by the way! :)

    http://thebigculturecorner.blogspot.co.uk/

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  21. I love them- think I gave in to the hype from all blogs :)
    Daniella x

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  22. the OPI matte looks so good, I will have to try it out!
    Check out my blog if you like?:) http://coveredbygracee.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/ariana-grande-inspired-look.html x

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