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The 20 Most-Returned Beauty Products
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There are few things worse (OK, there a ton of things worse, but bear with us) than lusting after a lipstick or foundation or whatever for weeks, finally convincing yourself to buy it, bringing it home, slathering it on, and being utterly disappointed by how it looks on your face. Whether it’s too patchy, or flaky, or oily, or straight-up makes you look like a drunken wildebeest, the intense letdown is mutual.

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So mutual, in fact, that one irritated Reddit user asked the world, “What product did you immediately return after trying?” The interwebs promptly unleashed their frustrations, lamenting the cult-favorites that didn’t work for their skin tone, and waxing sadly poetic over formulas that didn’t mesh with their complexion.

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Of course, we feel the need to remind you that one or two Reddit users do not represent a general consensus. In fact, one of the hated products on this list (what up, Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer), is a product that two StyleCaster editors love deeply and use every single day. So take each comment with a grain of salt, and then go test the products for yourself. We can pretty much guarantee that at least one or two of these products will be winners in your book. 

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