Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/most-disappointing-products-of-2021/ In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Most Disappointing Products of 2021 https://www.temptalia.com/most-disappointing-products-of-2021/ palette https://www.temptalia.com/most-disappointing-products-of-2021/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=507126 Disappointment is a state of mind, not just a poorly-rated product! Often, the most disappointing experiences are ones where I had higher expectations and the product just didn't live up to them, even if it wasn't a total fail. I'll also call out that while I selected just one shade to share below, these formulas were flops: Bite Beauty Daycation Whipped Blushes, ColourPop Cheek Dew Serum Blushes, Lethal Cosmetics Glitch Liquid Eyeshadows, NARS Air Matte Blushes, Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Sticks. This year had more full-on formula misses than just really standout bad shades. There weren't quite as many palettes--still Continue Reading… ]]> Disappointment is a state of mind, not just a poorly-rated product! Often, the most disappointing experiences are ones where I had higher expectations and the product just didn’t live up to them, even if it wasn’t a total fail.

I’ll also call out that while I selected just one shade to share below, these formulas were flops: Bite Beauty Daycation Whipped Blushes, ColourPop Cheek Dew Serum Blushes, Lethal Cosmetics Glitch Liquid Eyeshadows, NARS Air Matte Blushes, Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Sticks.

This year had more full-on formula misses than just really standout bad shades. There weren’t quite as many palettes–still plenty to choose from!–which are often where I find myself more disappointed. Urban Decay continues to take up far too many spots on this list 🙁

Here are some of the more disappointing products I tried in 2021!

Most Disappointing Products | 2021

01.

01. Mary Jane Melt Cosmetics

Melt Cosmetics

PPermanent. $58.00/0.68 oz.

B
Melt Cosmetics Mary Jane 10-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

Melt Cosmetics Mary Jane 10-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00 for 0.68 oz.) is consistent with a lot of Melt's eyeshadow releases--highs and lows, rarely...

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Melt Cosmetics Mary Jane 10-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00 for 0.68 oz.) is consistent with a lot of Melt's eyeshadow releases--highs and lows, rarely...

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06. Sesame Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

PPermanent. $28.00/0.14 oz.

D+
Bite Beauty Sesame Power Move Hydrating Soft Matte Lipstick

Bite Beauty Sesame Power Move Hydrating Soft Matte Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a dusty, pinkish-coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte...

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Bite Beauty Sesame Power Move Hydrating Soft Matte Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a dusty, pinkish-coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte...

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07.

07. Melon Mojito Bite Beauty

Bite Beauty

PPermanent. $32.00/0.33 oz.

F
Bite Beauty Melon Mojito Daycation Whipped Blush

Bite Beauty Melon Mojito Daycation Whipped Blush ($32.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, medium coral with warmer undertones and fine, pink pearl...

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Bite Beauty Melon Mojito Daycation Whipped Blush ($32.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, medium coral with warmer undertones and fine, pink pearl...

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09.

09. Tumble 4 Ya ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $7.00/0.48 oz.

F
ColourPop Tumble 4 Ya Cheek Dew Serum Blush

ColourPop Tumble 4 Ya Cheek Dew Serum Blush ($7.00 for 0.48 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with muted, warm undertones and a soft sheen. The texture was...

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ColourPop Tumble 4 Ya Cheek Dew Serum Blush ($7.00 for 0.48 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with muted, warm undertones and a soft sheen. The texture was...

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10.

10. Gateway Lethal Cosmetics

Lethal Cosmetics

PPermanent. $21.00/0.24 oz.

F
Lethal Cosmetics Gateway Glitch Liquid Eyeshadow

Lethal Cosmetics Gateway Glitch Liquid Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.24 oz.) seemed to have a transparent base with larger sparkle that had a multichromatic...

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Lethal Cosmetics Gateway Glitch Liquid Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.24 oz.) seemed to have a transparent base with larger sparkle that had a multichromatic...

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
A
0
B
2
C
2
D
2
F
5
58%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
5
pigmentation
7
texture
5.5
longevity
6.5
application
2.5
Total
58%
product
5
pigmentation
7
texture
5.5
longevity
6.5
application
2.5
Total
58%

Your Year in Review: Worst Products Edition

I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!

  • Did you have any product misses in the past year?
  • Did you declutter any products this year due to quality?
  • What was your biggest product disappointment this past year?
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