Disappointing products - February 2015

One of the great things about blogging is trying out lots of different products. As a beauty junkie there's nothing I like better than getting my hands on a new launch, or something I haven't tried before and giving it a thorough testing. I tend to focus mostly on products that have impressed me on this blog, but I've been asked by several readers for products I'm not keen on, so I'll be aiming for a monthly post on some of the ones that just haven't worked for me.

Weleda Pomegranate hand cream* - I normally love me some Weleda but there's something about the Pomegranate hand cream that just isn't doing it for me. Aside from the smell (which I really don't like), it doesn't seem to moisturise my hands. Which is a bit of a fail for a hand cream. Now, my hands are like lizard skin at the moment and do need a lot of extra hydration, so if you have nice soft hands but want a little bit of moisture then you might find you love this. It's just not strong enough for me.

Benefit They're Real eye liner (not pictured) - one of the most hyped products last year turned out to be a total no-no for me. Despite being a liner addict, I was left really disappointed by Benefit's new release. I could never get the right amount out of the tube - it was always too much or too little - and the shape of the nib seemed to make it impossible to get a neat cat's eye look. It also seemed to flake off towards the end of the day so I ended up giving up and throwing it away. 

Show Beauty Dry Shampoo* - I had seriously high expectations for a dry shampoo that costs £30 but sadly I've been left feeling a bit dejected by this one. It almost does too good a job at removing oil from my hair, leaving it looking dry and dull and feeling knotty to the touch. I'll be sticking to my £3.50 CoLab dry shampoo from now on! Thankfully this one was a sample from Glossybox's special edition Harvey Nichols box - I would've cried had I paid full price for it.

Nails Inc nail polishes* - I have an ongoing love/hate relationship with Nails Inc polishes. I adore the finishes and the array of shades but for some reason they last no more than 24 hours on me without chipping. I've tried different base/top coats and the result is always the same. And yet, I'm still drawn to them, especially with the sleek new packaging!

Have you tried any products this month that have let you down?