Products That Make Me Cringe

Every few months I look at my makeup/product collection and think "oh god, why did I buy that". I guess it's a lot like looking at your closet and finding something that might shame you if you wore it in public. I have a lot of makeup regrets and as a 2011 resolution I vowed to buy smart instead of impulsively. I also vowed not to be a hoarder, but that's a whole other story. Here are a few products that I've regrettable taken home:

Essie Rock Candy Nail Polish

I can't be too mad at myself for this because I got it on sale for half off at Ulta. While this may look like a nice milkly pink in the bottle, it comes out a gross gray on me. It makes my nails looks dirty and yellow.

Mac Midimauve Lipstick (pic from uk.ebid.net)

I officially hate Mac lipsticks. While their color range is fantastic, their formulations are not. Every lipstick I've tried from Mac has dried and peeled my lips, including lip conditioners. I hate this lipstick especially, because while it worked in the store in artificial lighting, in the day light I looked like I was 80 years old and on my way to play the slots in Atlantic City.  

Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes

I don't understand why people love these. I bought the dark brown one to wear on my water line and to tightline and it was a disaster. I tugged and dragged and got zero color payoff. Creamy this is not. I prefer my Ulta Automatic liners.

Mac Groundwork Paint Pot

This is just a hot mess in a pot. While it looks like a pretty neutral brown, it comes off with an orange tint on me. Maybe I hate Mac, or maybe I'm too quick to write this off but I could never make this work for me.