Buyer Beware Makeup Brands That Are Bad for Your Skin ...

There are so many brands of makeup on beauty store shelves. That can make it hard for a girl to know whether she should buy Maybelline or CoverGirl. Both of those brands are some of my go-tos. What about you? You’d think that big name brands like these would be the ones you should gravitate toward, but they aren’t the best in many cases. That being said, anytime a brand of makeup causes a reaction on your skin, you should quit using it. Here are some to be especially aware of.

1 Maybelline

Many reviewers have condemned Maybelline for their mascaras. It’s usually because they don’t stay put and end up under their eyes. When this happens, not only does it mess with your look, but it also leaves that residue on your skin, which can result in breakouts for some people. If it works for you, go for it! If not, Maybelline is probably a brand you can skip.

Eeaster I loooove Maybelline and I don't agree with this a...

2 Milani

I don’t have a ton of experience with this brand, but it doesn’t get very high ratings from reviewers. Many say that the cover-up products don’t work well and leave skin patchy and blotchy looking. You don’t want that, do you? Having to reapply all the time is a total bummer and some users say the product leaves their skin itchy.

3 CoverGirl

This one totally surprises me! I’ve used a variety of CoverGirl products my whole life and have only ever had problems with the purple and pink ones because the dye causes my skin to react in a big way. Other users say that the TruBlend products don’t work as well as they are supposed to, they are disappointing, and they make skin feel weird and itchy.

4 Revlon

Testers of Revlon lip products say that they don’t come close to living up to their reputation. Apparently, they are supposed to taste good, go on smooth and provide long lasting coverage. Many users say this isn’t the case and that the products aren’t worth the money they cost. When a lip product leaves you uncomfortable and dried out, you should probably make a switch.

5 Sally Hansen

This is a pretty affordable brand, but many customers are horrified at the results. According to those who tried the primer, it doesn’t do anything to help keep make-up in place and makes skin feel oily and gross. Many of the Sally Hansen products are said to wear off too soon. You definitely don’t need that!

6 Neutrogena

According to users, many of the Neutrogena skin products are not effective and don’t provide the coverage they are supposed to. Others say that they have to use a large amount of the product for it to work like it should. That means you run out faster and have to spend more to purchase another tube.

7 Rimmel London

One of the products from Rimmel London that gets the worst reviews is the concealer. Users say that it won’t stay where it’s supposed to and slides right off your blemishes. Other products wear off too quickly and need reapplication several times each day. That sounds like reason enough to put them down, doesn’t it?

Do you love any of these brands? If they work for you, don’t worry about what reviewers say. Use them whenever you want. Do you have any other brands to add to the list?

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jessi I use Neutrogena’s acne wash. I don’t feel like it doesn’t work. Is that included as bad too?
Sasha Not everyone can afford more than these drugstore makeup options and honestly I love Neutrogena healthy skin and I have used it and even got compliments from many about how good my makeup looks. I agree this is based off the rich that just want to bash all cheaper makeup.
AWAWAWA!!!! All of these are bad from my experience....
Eeaster oh, and also is this only for white woman or something? I mean all of these brands suite me and don't really do ANYTHING bad to my skin.
Eeaster #1 I loooove Maybelline and I don't agree with this at all. (PERIOD)
Paloma Neutrogena did give me breakouts😕 I didn't like it
Gaby Them*
Gaby Makeup doesn't really cause breakouts, if you have a good skin care routine. Yes it doesn't help but it doesn't really cause then
Taylor Misleading article. What works for some may not work for others.
Megan So I guess L'Oreal is good then?
Megan I like Burt's Bees facial products, since they do not test on animals.
Mssweetiejae The thing is, this post is biased. I feel like any brand may work for others while some don't. It's like saying Nikes don't look on everybody and Adidas does.
Brownie86 I disagree with maybelline and revlon. Revlon is the best foundation for my skin, i have combo skin and when i use it i have no breakouts! Maybelline mascara does wonders for my eyelashes. Mines are long but thin, after use it looks like i have on falsies!
Ciel27 I love Maybelline's eye shadow.
Kailah So literally every brand at Walmart.. Or the drug store.
Colette Rimmel London's concealer stick works on very small light dark eye circles, but overall if you don't have small dark eye circles or if you have a bigger problem, it's a rip off! Conceder LA colors instead.
Darlene Try Younique Products. They are naturally based. My skin and makeup never looked so healthy and natural!
Danni The covergirl trublend is true for me because it breaks me out but maybe I have sensitive skin
Michelle It's very much worth saving up money for good cosmetics. Urban decay is my go-to brand of makeup. Everyone has a different type of skin. People break out from urban decay. It's all about finding what works for you.
Bree So I assume writer works for wet n wild, Nyc or NYx since those brand are not listed 😜. Sounds like opinion post.
Aiko This is so true. Neutrogena breaks me out so bad!
Foreign Facts ? Or opinions ?
Blaire This title is so misleading and needs to be change. This really has nothing do with the skin, but makeup that doesn't work like it is suppose. There's no scientific evidence, but what people say. Make up is not one size fits all.
km Mmmm... I really can't agree with this artical because ive used many makeup brands in the past &ive; used neutrogena for the past year &its; worked best for my skin. I have no complaint about it or any of the products ive used of it. Everyone is has their own views &experiences; with makeup. This article is more of an opinion.
Patricia ....that's pretty much all of the drugstore make up
Samantha .....this literally just bashed all drugstore makeup. I bet those who were reviewing were people who use expensive "high quality" makeup on a daily basis
Linda This article was disappointing.... No research, only reviews.....
Ftsafml Im not trying to be rude, but this is disappointing, these products aren't bad for ur skin. I feel like u were just looking for a reason to post an article.
Fay I've been using Rimmel's concealer for two years now. It stays all day and covers perfectly. Besides after years of searching it I found THE perfect shade for my skintone. I guess we can't generalize because one product in one brand can be the most amazing product for one person and be a disaster for another. Judging a brand by the efficiency of its products is one thing but we should mainly judge according to their level of toxicity...
Ilonka If you compere drugstore products with other high top brand, of course they aren't very good... But I used maybeline a lot and I've never had a problem with it, and lately I've been using rimmel too and I really like the results :) And I think you are wrong about Neutrogena!! It's an amazing brand for skincare and I always get really good results, their hand and foot creams actually save my skin!! My hands and foots were so dry that they would get really bad cracks, and the only cream that help me with it was a neutrogena one
SugarPoww55 I agree with all of these except neutrogena-it's great!
MiLady *live
MiLady I have used milani cream to powder make up and its amazing! I libe in the tropic and that stuff only runs with heavy sweat, as in forgetting to remove before a workout heavy. I love it! ♥ one of the few brands that sell make up close to my brown, puertorrican skin tone :)
Sairzie I have a friend who can literally put anything on her skin and it won't cause her to breakout and another who can't tolerate even some high end brands. Everyone's skin is different and to rule out brands based on other people's skin is a little short sighted.
Thelma62913 I'm sorry but Revlon Colorstay Lipstick is by far the BEST stay-put lipstick I've ever bought. And I'm comparing that to the pricey ones too! Rimmel products are a nightmare and Sally Hansen are a joke.
Jennette This is a disappointing article. It only faults drugstore brands, and doesn't present any actual research that these brands use bad ingredients for skin. I have used high-end products that were terrible. It just depends. There will be bad apples in every brand, whether drugstore or department store. For the record, I love all these brands and have continued to use them for years.
Jennette This is a disappointing article. It only faults drugstore brands, and doesn't present a
Jennette This was a disappointing article. It only found fault with drugstore brands, and that I could live with if there had been actual research done proving that these brands used bad ingredients for your skin.
sharon I've tried the Rimmel eye shadows, mascara and eyeliners and there great and last all day long
freak Maybe you should actually DO SOME RESEARCH instead of reading people's reviews on their products.
Rhiannon I don't think these are brands that are bad for your skin, they're just brands that came out with bad products. The Revlon Matte Balms are my lifeline and so are the Milani lipsticks. Rimmel concealer does suck but the stay matte powder and primer work wonderfully for me. They're just like every other brand, drugstore and high end, they have a few bad products.
vomalley I feel like this article is just targeting all the major drugstore brands as being bad. I love majority of these brands. You're not always going to find a line where all their products are perfect. Also what doesn't work for one person may work for you.
Adria all brands have good and bad reviews. this article could have listed any makeup brand and said the same exact things. pretty pointless list.
bianca Milani has a great bronzer for brown girls! But I wouldn't use anything else.
Tink68 They all have harmful chemicals in them! I use Honeybee Gardens, and Pacifica which have natural ingredients in them.
Choclatelovee I think sall hansen should stck to nail poilsh
Choclatelovee Ya not all true, though some can cause damage, I have experienced maybelline revlon and covergirl and they havent anything bad for me
Jennapher It's trial and error, for the most part...since most of these brands are extremely popular, they will work for some, not for others. I guess I have tried at least one product from each of these brands, some have worked, some haven't. I agree with Reggie, if a product isn't producing, you've got to be willing to try another brand! Sometimes you get surprised. On a whim, I tried the Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick, the colors were great, they covered easily, and they didn't fade quickly...better than some more expensive brands. So you just have to be willing to experiment.
Allyfedor I think these products will have different results for different skin types. Plus most people only put up a review if they are unhappy, so it might seem like it's not a good product, but it's really not in general.
Reggie Not all true. You just have to know what to put on your face. And be open to use other product which can give you the result u want.

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