Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/most-disappointing-products-of-2022/ 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 2022 https://www.temptalia.com/most-disappointing-products-of-2022/ product https://www.temptalia.com/most-disappointing-products-of-2022/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=534831 There were tons of excellent products released in 2022, but there were also some duds! For example, Charlotte Tilbury's Matte Eyes to Mesmerise were spectacularly bad, which was quite unexpected given the raves for the original formula (which has shimmer). I had high hopes for Moira's Diamond Daze Liquid Shadows but so many were poor; the same was true Kosas 10-Second Eyeshadows (reformulation) and NYX Glow Shots Liquid Eyeshadows. You could say that liquid eyeshadows and I did not get on that well in 2022... They're not all reviewed, but the ones that have been reviewed (and nothing is changing Continue Reading… ]]> Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise

There were tons of excellent products released in 2022, but there were also some duds! For example, Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Eyes to Mesmerise were spectacularly bad, which was quite unexpected given the raves for the original formula (which has shimmer). I had high hopes for Moira’s Diamond Daze Liquid Shadows but so many were poor; the same was true Kosas 10-Second Eyeshadows (reformulation) and NYX Glow Shots Liquid Eyeshadows. You could say that liquid eyeshadows and I did not get on that well in 2022…

They’re not all reviewed, but the ones that have been reviewed (and nothing is changing in the ones to-be-reviewed, lol), Rose Inc finally disappointed me with their Satin Duet Eyeshadows. Estee Lauder managed to put out some of the worst eyeshadow ever, let alone in 2022, with their reformulated Pure Color Quads.

I had high expectations for Makeup by Mario’s Ethereal Eyes, but it was such a divergence from past formulations and really did not perform well enough to justify the price point.

What were your disappointments in 2022?

Most Disappointing Products of 2022

01.

01. Ethereal Eyes Makeup by Mario

Makeup by Mario

LELimited Edition. $68.00/0.36 oz.

C+
Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($68.00 for 0.36 oz.) contains a mix of mattes and shimmers that created a mix of warm-toned...

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Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($68.00 for 0.36 oz.) contains a mix of mattes and shimmers that created a mix of warm-toned...

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04. Blaze Kosas

Kosas

PPermanent. $15.00/0.06 oz.

D-
Kosas Blaze 10-Second Eye Eyeshadow

Kosas Blaze 10-Second Eye Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light, golden bronze with warmer undertones and a pearl finish. It had semi-sheer,...

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Kosas Blaze 10-Second Eye Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light, golden bronze with warmer undertones and a pearl finish. It had semi-sheer,...

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06.

06. Kaleidoscope Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

LELimited Edition. $6.00/0.14 oz.

F
Sydney Grace Kaleidoscope Loose Pigment

Sydney Grace Kaleidoscope Loose Pigment ($6.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, rusty-red base with flecks of copper-to-red shifting sparkle. It...

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Sydney Grace Kaleidoscope Loose Pigment ($6.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, rusty-red base with flecks of copper-to-red shifting sparkle. It...

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07.

07. Goldstar Moira

Moira

PPermanent. $8.50/0.1 oz.

F
Moira Goldstar Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow

Moira Goldstar Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow ($8.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark gold with strong, warm undertones that seemed to have a clear base with...

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Moira Goldstar Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow ($8.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark gold with strong, warm undertones that seemed to have a clear base with...

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08.

08. Satin Plum/Lavender Shimmer Rose Inc

Rose Inc

PPermanent. $30.00/0.1 oz.

F
Rose Inc Satin Plum/Lavender Shimmer Satin & Shimmer Duet Eyeshadow

Rose Inc Satin Plum/Lavender Shimmer Satin & Shimmer Duet Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.1 oz.) includes a sparkling, very light lavender powder eyeshadow...

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Rose Inc Satin Plum/Lavender Shimmer Satin & Shimmer Duet Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.1 oz.) includes a sparkling, very light lavender powder eyeshadow...

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10.

10. Electric Kosas

Kosas

PPermanent. $15.00/0.06 oz.

F
Kosas Electric 10-Second Eye Eyeshadow

Kosas Electric 10-Second Eye Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light peach with warmer undertones and a pearl sheen. It had sheer color coverage...

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Kosas Electric 10-Second Eye Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light peach with warmer undertones and a pearl sheen. It had sheer color coverage...

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11. Sending Me Moira

Moira

PPermanent. $8.50/0.1 oz.

F
Moira Sending Me Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow

Moira Sending Me Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow ($8.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a darker, golden copper with warm undertones and a glittering finish that was very,...

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Moira Sending Me Diamond Daze Liquid Shadow ($8.50 for 0.1 oz.) is a darker, golden copper with warm undertones and a glittering finish that was very,...

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
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B
0
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1
D
3
F
8
57%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
5
pigmentation
6
texture
5
longevity
7
application
3
Total
57%
product
5
pigmentation
6
texture
5
longevity
7
application
3
Total
57%
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise  

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise  

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise  

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise  

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise  

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise  

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise  

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise  

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