The Top 20 Unnecessary Beauty Products Companies Push That Are Totally Useless!
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In the world of skincare and beauty, the line between must-haves and nice-to-haves can blur. Let’s debunk the allure of unnecessary products we’ve been convinced we need. Join us as we reveal the truths behind beauty myths and explore the essentials that truly make a difference.
Cellulite Cream
To start, one person shared, “Anything (cream, lotion, etc) that claims to combat cellulite.”
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Makeup Brush Cleanser
A user replied, “Makeup brush cleansers. The fact that a 100ml could go up to $80 is INSANE. Just use 2 parts dish soap + 1 part olive oil (thank you, Michelle Phan). The best & foolproof method has worked for me for 10 years now.”
Women Only Razors
A reply was, “Shaving cream and women’s only razors, lol.”
Another reply was, “I just got a sample in the mail today of the most STUPID razor ever marketed to women. It is from Bic, and the HANDLE is infused with fragrance. Why would I need a razor handle with a scent?”
Hair Extensions
One popular comment was, “I recently met a girl that convinced me that she absolutely had to have hair extensions that cost her 5k/year. She showed me pics of her hair without extensions, and it pretty much looked the same to me I felt sad for her.”
Another popular comment was, “‘I’ve heard people say they get “addicted” to them. Also, knew a girl who broke up with her boyfriend when she got extensions. Like, damn girl, it’s just hair. You didn’t need to do him dirty like that.”
Fabric Softener
A user said, “Softener! Bad for you, the environment, and your machine. If you absolutely want softer clothes, just use 1/2 cup of white vinegar instead (no, it won’t smell).”
Sheet Masks
One reply was, “Sheet masks. It’s like paying $10 for a single-use serum. Dumb and pointless.”
Another reply was, “I despise sheet masks and how they’re the norm now. They never lay correctly on my face, slip, and slide, etc.”
Feminine Wipes/Washes
One person shared, “Feminine wash and wipes…so many chemicals, and they are so irritating. Why would u want anything other than prescribed medicine down there.”
Another person replied, “Anything “special” to wash internally, inside and out, is ridiculous. As women, we’ve been sold a whole pack of lies implying we are somehow “dirty” down there.”
Butt Deodeodrant
An interesting comment was, “I watched a commercial earlier for butt deodorant. The whole thing was like it was your home girl just telling you what’s up. It’s all cool. We’re all cool here, so casual. But listen, showering isn’t good enough anymore. You need to put this cream between your butt cheeks like it’s Desiten, and you’re a baby with diaper rash. Really?! They’re going to stoop to the level of saying daily showers aren’t hygienic enough?!”
Makeup Brushes
A user commented, “Something about makeup brushes just seems like we’re being scammed. I’ve seen makeup brushes go for like $75?! For one brush.”
Another user replied, “Seriously, the wet n wild ones you can get at the dollar tree do just fine. If I’m paying 75 dollars for a single brush it better make me look like I was airbrushed by God himself.”
Lip Oil
A comment was, “I don’t understand the difference between lip oil and lip gloss. They look exactly the same on the lips, and every lip oil I’ve tried feels like a gloss.”
Blackhead Masks
One reply was, “Those blackheads mask that you can peel off not only damage your skin, they are also not effective.”
A second reply was, “Yes! I have broken capillaries around my nose and on my chin from using Biore pore strips back in the day. Turns out I had very noticeable sebaceous filaments, but back in the 90s, we didn’t know better.”
Aluminum Free Deodorant
A user replied, “Expensive aluminum-free deodorant. Old Spice is aluminum-free. $2.50.”
Another user said, “I could t agree with you more. Old spice oasis is my fave. But where are you getting it for $2.50?!”
Lashes
One comment was, “Fake lashes and lash extensions, so unnatural.”
Another comment was, “The lashes these ladies are paying big bucks for making them look like broke down dolls. So many of my friends work in an office during the day and go home to their families at night, but they are wearing Las Vegas stripper eyelashes. Girl, you’re in a cubicle, not on a stage….”
Foundation
A person shared, “I don’t know if this counts, but multiple pumps of foundation. Like girl, no, you don’t need to cake your skin in several pumps of high-coverage foundation. It’s all for the camera, and you are wasting your product.”
Eye Cream
One user commented, “Eye cream is a freakin joke and useless! A moisturizer and a serum work perfectly fine.”
A second user added, “Eye cream. It’s the exact same as your moisturizer.”
Tans
A comment was, “Fake tans. What’s wrong with untanned/ unburnt skin?”
Another comment was, “You’re probably right. Maybe I’ve been brainwashed by society on this one, but I tend to think everyone looks better with a little sun-kissed glow on their skin.”
Lash Primer
One reply was, “Lash primer. I’ve never found one that doesn’t immediately take the curl out of my lashes. They’ve never made my lashes look better or done anything a good mascara can’t do on its own.”
Setting Spray
A user wrote, “Those setting sprays are usually just water and alcohol. Face mists and anything marketed as like “rose water” or (insert fancy sounding pretty ingredient here) mist is just water with maybe a tiny bit of an ingredient or perfume. lol”
A second user added, “Setting sprays don’t work on me. Maybe it’s the fact I use so much energy when I move (and sweat) that it’s hopeless from the start? Or am I doing it wrong?”
Collagen
One person replied, “Collagen creams, collagen molecules are too large to penetrate skin. It’s best to take collagen supplements.”
MakeUp
Finally, a popular comment was, “Makeup in general.”
Another comment was, “So true! I stopped wearing makeup, and my skin is recovering and much more healthy.” Source: Reddit
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