6 Beauty Products That I Never (or Rarely Ever) Buy

Friday 30 May 2014

I've been watching and reading a lot of 'Disappointing Products' videos and posts recently, which got me thinking about the beauty products that I actually never (or rarely ever) purchase.  Surprisingly, I was able to come up with a quick top six list.  So here are the products I don't buy!

(1)  Aerosol Deodorants
I made the switch to more natural deodorants a few years ago, and although I do buy the odd mainstream one every now and again (usually when the weather gets really hot and in a stick or roll on format), I never pick up aerosol deodorants.  This is mainly because of enviromental and health reasons - one of the first essays I wrote for Uni focused on aerosols and it didn't make for pleasant reading!  Whilst some brands have now taken out some of the more harmful ingredients, there are plenty which are still really bad, so I prefer to steer clear of them.

(2) Vaseline
I just don't get Vaseline - it always dried out my lips and left them worse than ever before, it's made of petroleum jelly and it just feels and tastes horrible.  Gross!

(3) Perfume
I may have mentioned it before, but I find that a lot of perfume brands give me awful headaches so I generally don't use them.  I do love my Jurlique Essence of Rose Fragrance Oil though, which is just made from essential oils and I've never had a problem with that.  I also always enjoy buying perfume for friends and family (as long as they tell me what they want and I don't have to try anything!).

(4) Cleansing Wipes
I do sometimes buy cleansing wipes but they're definitely a once in a blue moon kind of purchase for me.  I'm a firm advocate of a good and proper double cleanse in the evenings, and I've never found cleansing wipes to be all that effective.  On the rare occasions that I do use them, it's usually for things like camping trips and festivals where they come in very handy.

(5) Water Sprays  
A few years ago, it seemed like everyone was hyping up the Evian Water Spray but I didn't buy into it.  I couldn't bring myself to pay several pounds for what is essentially plain water in a pressurised can, what is the point?! 

(6) Shaving Foam
Shaving foam is a real bugbear of mine - of course when I was a teenager I didn't know any better and religiously used it every time I shaved my legs.  I was left wondering why my legs were irritated, dry and red all the time and the penny finally dropped - it was the shaving foam that was drying everything out.  I now just use hair conditioner or shower oil instead and my legs are much happier!

Are there any beauty products that you DON'T use?

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58 comments

  1. I'm not a fan of vaseline either! It does little if anything to my lips except make them feel a little greasy!

    www.britishbeautyaddict.com

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  2. Shower Oil for shaving? That's an interesting one! I do use the shaving foam and it does cause some irritation but I am living with it. What shower oil do you use, if you don't mind me asking? (:

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    1. I have a post coming up about my shaving foam alternatives, there are lots of different things you can use :) I use the L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil, it's amazing!

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  3. I hate vaseline, spray deodorants and haven't touched facewipes since some by Simple burnt a layer of my face off! I agree with the water facial sprays being pointless x

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  4. I agree wholeheartedly, only things I do purchase is perfume and baby wipes (spot cleaning brushes and general home cleaning, they work wonders! Would never use on an actual baby's skin! :O) xx

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    1. I think they would be much too harsh for delicate baby skin! xx

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  5. This is a really interesting post.. I'd love to do something like this! I hate vaseline.. the thought of putting petroleum jelly on my face makes me gag xx

    www.missmakeupmagpie.com

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    1. Give it a go Gemma, I'd love to see the products that you don't buy! xx

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  6. I don't use aerosol deodorants (they don't work and/or irritate my skin), water sprays (as you said, what's the point?) or shaving foam either. Hand creams and body lotions are things that I don't use often, as I don't have dry skin and don't feel like I need them most of the time.

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    1. You lucky thing - I wish my skin wasn't so dry, totally can see why you wouldn't use that often then x

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  7. Oh yes I agree on everything except perfumes only because they make me smell good and so far no headaches!

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    1. I wish they didn't give me headaches, the bottles are always so pretty!

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  8. I agree with you on makeup wipes, shaving foams and water sprays :) I also don't really buy makeup fixing sprays and waterproof mascaras.

    sparklewithlaughter.blogspot.com

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    1. Ooo not sure I could live without waterproof mascara! Am a hayfever sufferer though! x

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  9. What a great idea this post! I do share some with you, I rarely use Vaseline and cleansing wipes. i really want to start to use less aerosol deodorants for the same reasons you mentioned above :)

    Ila x
    http://cleanserblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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  10. Great post! I don't buy any of these either, with the exception of an occasional face wipe purchase. I will sometimes put water in a mist bottle myself though :)

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  11. Oh cool post by the way! I don’t like lip glosses there always too sticky so I don’t buy them! :-) xx

    Helen | Helens Fashion & Beauty Blog

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    1. Thanks Helen! I don't like sticky lip glosses either xx

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  12. Loved this post - I haven't bought facewipes in years.I have to use shaving gel though, otherwise my legs get cut and then are really itchy... maybe I'm just not very good at shaving my legs haha

    Laura | Laurzrah xx

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    1. Thanks Laura! You should give hair conditioner a go (cheap stuff works just as well I find!) :) xx

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  13. I agree about everything except perfume- I am a perfume addict :) the only wipes I buy are the Ole Henriksen ones but I only use them occasionally. Deodorant, Vaseline and shaving foam are something I haven't bought in years. Horrible stuff!

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    1. I really want to try the Ole Henriksen wipes, they sound much better for your skin than most on the market x

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  14. Great post! I don't use most of these now, though I'm starting to look at natural perfume oils. I used to enjoy the Avene water spray for winter in Japan. I will use wipes only when absolutely necessary, and even then I hate it coz they make your skin so dry and awful and unclean.

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    1. Thanks Ru! Yeah I find so many wipes are super drying and don't really do much :(

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  15. Exactly the same items that come to mind for me too! I've never even purchased perfume or water sprays before, and literally have only bought vaseline and an aerosol just once years and years ago! x

    Ria @ naturiabeauty.com

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  16. Hello Evelyn, oh pity you don't like Evian water. It is one of the purest water (it has its origin in the Alps) and is really balanced in minerals. It was originally used in hospitals to treat people who had really important skin burns (or/and other skin diseases).
    It is a thermal water and is widely used in "Evian centre thermal" in France.
    There are other thermal waters I could recommend you if you want to try..and in case to go to France! :-).
    x

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    1. I think I'm not a fan because the last time I saw a dermatologist she said that plain water sprays aren't properly absorbed by the skin. They sort of suck moisture out, rather than putting it back in so the skin is left more dehydrated, something like that? I've always been a bit wary about them ever since because my skin gets easily dehydrated and I don't want to make it worse!

      Interesting about the Evian being very pure though, it's one of my favourite bottled waters to drink :) x

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  17. snap! I don't buy any of these products. Have you tried the Dr Bronner's shaving gel? I think it's rather good :-)

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    1. I haven't, didn't know they did one! Shall check that out :)

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  18. Great post! Not a fan of aerosol deodorant or vaseline. Love perfume though x

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  19. This is a really good idea for a post :) I don't use Vaseline or shaving foam, conditioner is so much better for your skin! What brand of deodorant do you use? I'd love to stop using aerosols but I'm not sure where to start xx

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    1. Thanks Beth! I mainly use Dr Organic's Pomegranate Deodorant (though they do lots of different flavours too) - have a review of it somewhere on here :) I'm also trying out a new 100% natural deodorant from Skin Likes which I'll be reviewing shortly xx

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  20. Totally agree. Why anyone would want to put petroleum on their face is beyond me. Deodorant is proving to be tricky. I've used roll-ons for a long time but finding a natural deodorant AND antiperspirant is almost impossible.
    I also get headaches with perfume. I've recently tried a 100% organic one which I'm going to post about soon.

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    1. It's really difficult to find an all natural deodorant that actually works like an antiperspirant - looking forward to reading the review on the one you've tried!

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  21. I totally agree, Vaseline is horrible! I used to be a lover of perfume but ever since I went natural I haven't been missing it. A good body oil does the trick for me now!

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    1. Definitely, I have so many gorgeous body oils that really linger on the skin and smell beautiful!

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  22. I hate Vaseline but I do love my perfume! I having used shaving gels for years, I just use a cheap hair conditioner and it does the job just fine :-) Great post! xx

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  23. Fantastic post! I completely agree about shaving foam - it is a complete waste of money and not very good for you at all. I occasionally pick up cleansing wipes if I'm travelling and then always regret it.

    Beccy // Bluebell & Bumpkin

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  24. I'm the same - I don't use any of these products. There are so many natural alternatives out there, that are kinder to the skin, than the products you have listed! Vaseline - shudder! x

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  25. Excellent post! I am exactly the same as you, I don't use any of those although I do occasionally use wipes to remove make up when I am feeling super lazy... but that is only about once a month and I always regret doing it!!

    Vaseline is the WORST and when I see people using it I resist the urge to smack it out of their hands and stamp on it!! haha!!

    I normally get headaches from mainstream perfumes, I've recently tried the Pacifica perfume and seem to be getting on well with that.

    Rach xx
    AllNaturalAspirations.com

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    1. Thanks Rachel! Lol that's how I feel when I see people use Vaseline as well! I'll look into the Pacifica perfume :) xx

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  26. Vaseline is pretty multipurpose but the consistency isn't for everyone. Once a doctor told me to put it up my nose after my nose bled from a cut up there :p My dad also uses it as moisturiser (eeeeek). It might seem like madness to spend money on what is essentially water in a can, but I swear by Avene Thermal Spring Water :)

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    1. I don't think I can bear the thought of Vaseline being used as a moisturiser!

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  27. I also dislike Vaseline! Ugh! I switched to natural deodorant a couple of years ago and to be honest I don't feel like I'm missing anything.

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  28. I'm the exact same way with the exception of perfume! However, I usually do get a headache from them so I should probably just stop wearing them all together!

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  29. I've never really used cleansing wipes, I just don't feel clean afterwards! I used to use Vaseline but realised pretty quickly it didn't do anything for my lips. I do need to get out of the habit of using shaving foam, though!! Great post :)

    Jess xo

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    1. Thanks Jess! I always feel like you have to use an extra product after a cleansing wipe which sort of defeats the object doens't it?! xx

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