I was influenced by the internet to buy these 9 beauty products. I wish I hadn't spent money on any of them.

Amanda KrauseNov 19, 2022, 19:15 IST

My cheeks with one layer of the blush (left), and with three layers of the product (right).Amanda Krause/Insider

As a beauty reporter and makeup fan, I try new products constantly — especially ones I see online.
But I definitely regret some of the products I've been influenced to buy, from serums to concealers.

Like the rest of the world, I'm easily influenced to try new beauty products — but it's not always for the best.

My makeup essentials are constantly changing.Amanda Krause/Insider

I bought the viral NYX Shine Loud lipsticks when they went viral on TikTok, and I haven't touched them since.

I understand the appeal of these lipsticks, but I personally wouldn't spend $12 on one.Amanda Krause/Insider

I also wasn't a fan of KVD Vegan Beauty's Good Apple Foundation.

I wanted to like this foundation, but it didn't work on my dry skin.Amanda Krause/Insider

Kylie Jenner made a name for herself with her famous lipsticks, but I don't understand the hype.

I can't see myself buying another Kylie Cosmetics lipstick after trying this one.Amanda Krause/Insider

I've seen rave reviews of Maybelline's Cheek Heat blushes on TikTok, but the product didn't live up to my expectations.

My cheeks with one layer of the blush (left), and with three layers of the product (right).Amanda Krause/Insider

Huda Beauty's popular foundation — which promises to help your skin look like it's blurred with an Instagram filter — also didn't live up to my expectations.

Huda Beauty's #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Foundation.Amanda Krause/Insider

Huda Beauty's popular foundation — which promises to help your skin look like it's blurred with an Instagram filter — also didn't live up to my expectations.

I tried using Jennifer Lopez's skin-care line until I seemingly had an allergic reaction.

As a person with sensitive skin, I wouldn't use the brand's serum again.Amanda Krause/Insider

I wanted to love L.A. Girl's HD Pro concealer, but it didn't work great with my skin type.

L.A. Girl's concealer didn't work well with my skin type.Amanda Krause/Insider

This year, I found myself really disappointed with Pat McGrath's "Bridgerton" makeup collection.

I tried two items — a lipstick and blush palette — from the "Bridgerton" beauty collection.Amanda Krause/Insider

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I was influenced by the internet to buy these 9 beauty products. I wish I hadn't spent money on any of them.

Like the rest of the world, I'm easily influenced to try new beauty products — but it's not always for the best.

I bought the viral NYX Shine Loud lipsticks when they went viral on TikTok, and I haven't touched them since.

I also wasn't a fan of KVD Vegan Beauty's Good Apple Foundation.

Kylie Jenner made a name for herself with her famous lipsticks, but I don't understand the hype.

I've seen rave reviews of Maybelline's Cheek Heat blushes on TikTok, but the product didn't live up to my expectations.

Huda Beauty's popular foundation — which promises to help your skin look like it's blurred with an Instagram filter — also didn't live up to my expectations.

I tried using Jennifer Lopez's skin-care line until I seemingly had an allergic reaction.

I wanted to love L.A. Girl's HD Pro concealer, but it didn't work great with my skin type.

This year, I found myself really disappointed with Pat McGrath's "Bridgerton" makeup collection.