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Influencer Products Shoppers Regretted—and What to Buy Carefully
The regrets shoppers repeated most
Beauty, skincare, hair, and fragrance generated the largest body of specific regrets, with fit-for-person, durability, and exaggerated-performance problems recurring across named products. The most useful countermeasure was to check critical reviews and ordinary retail alternatives before treating an influencer demonstration as proof.
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- Repeated named regrets including Halara, Medicube, Samsung appliances, Stanley cups, Lume, Color Wow, Dyson Airwrap, Olaplex, and snail mucin
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- Safety context for allergy-prone skincare and consumer mole-removal devices
The top 10 from the comments
Ranked by how many distinct source records support each answer, before any category browsing.
Makeup & complexion products
That peel off lip liner 😒
Why readers recommended it: Foundation, concealer, mascara, eyeshadow, and lip color that didn't live up to the hype.
Il makiage foundation
Limit: Wonderskin lip stain. It does nothing other than sit in my drawer
What replies pushed back on7
I didn’t hate it but couldn’t get the right shade and it settled into lines. Not worth the hype IMO
The foundation was only decent, not worth the price. . . . The worst part is that they advertise a great shade match, but they didn't ask me my undertones at all. I thought maybe all they needed was the photo. Nope. I have cool undertones and they gave me a VERY yellow foundation that was 3 shades too dark for me. I looked crazy.
nope. urban decay and Bobbi brown are good
The free mascara they sent me is WONDERFUL. Definitely going to order it but the foundation is just not good. The skin polish stuff in the white tube did nothing for me and sadly I did the subscription on it so I have like 4 or 5 more tubes of it. They wouldn’t cancel the subscription or refund me. Not great people to deal with
Haus labs foundation (my skin was soooooo irritated by it)
Same either way me! I returned it.
Also the eye palate broke apart in the cardboard holder
Skincare treatments & devices
Why readers recommended it: Creams, serums, masks, sunscreens, and skincare gadgets that didn't work as promised.
Snail mucin. It does nothing, feels like boogers and it breaks you out.
Limit: Snail mucin. It does nothing, feels like boogers and it breaks you out.
What replies pushed back on7
That’s actually not true. I am heavily allergic to dust mite and I love love LOVE my snail mucin under eye cream from cosrx.
It’s quite literally not true
Gotta be careful with those, sadly they made my lips incredibly dry and broken. So painful 😭
I returned my stuff as well! It was junk & did nothing for me. I still to this day can’t figure out what the fuss is over it. Everyone I’ve personally talked to about it has the same stance I do.
I returned mine! It broke me out
All The Ordinary products 👎🏻👎🏻 it ruined my skin
if they broke u out that's not really on the products but u just have skin that's not for these. I have so many rhode products and couldn't be happier with them
Skincare brands & treatments
that Peter Thomas Roth instant firm eye tightener. it leaves white residue on your face
Why readers recommended it: Skincare lines and treatments — from The Ordinary to Dr. Melaxin — that didn't deliver results.
Mario badescu anything
What replies pushed back on7
Hard disagree. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for my skin. I buy mine from a local homestead that adds lavender to it. Smells nice and leaves my skin sooo soft. Not greasy at all (a little goes a long way). I have relatively oily skin to begin.
that was the only thing that cleared up my face when I went through menopause. The products from the dermatologist did nothing and I was desperate so I tried it and it was a miracle for me at 53 years old. Can't speak to how it works for the young skin it's marketed to.
Yeah that did nothing for me really
nope. I make beef tallow body butter and I work hard to make it not super beefy. its always gonna have some beef smell because its beef but we did a market this weekend and sold alot of our unscented and peoole got to smell it before buying and try it out
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask. Did absolutely nothing in the hydration department and also broke me out.
Hahah so many pillow cases ruined!
ruined my skin barrier when i was younger 😭 didn’t realize I had sensitive skin so I was using the harshest products on it
Deodorant, body care & personal-care tools
Why readers recommended it: Deodorants, lotions, body wash, and hygiene tools like press-ons and razors that disappointed.
Aluminum free deodorant. I love that it works for some people, but I’ve tried so many times and after a few weeks I have to stop because I get stinky 😂
Limit: Salt and Stone deodorant does not work
What replies pushed back on7
It doesnt work everyone who wears it SMELLSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Regular Dove solid or spray is the GOAT. At 48 I can do aluminum-free. Before 43ish?? Nope.
The last aluminum free deodorant not only didn’t mask any underarm scent past 4pm, it broke me out SO bad in my armpits - which is exactly as painful as it sounds to the point where I couldn’t wear normal deodorant for several days after nor could I shave. So it was keeping me stinky AND hairy even after I stopped using it. HARD pass. Give me aaalllll the aluminum.
Be careful trying to deodorize everything everywhere. You really have to be careful putting all those chemicals next to glands everywhere. Remember how even baby powder was causing cancer down there. Sometimes your body needs to actually perspire. I used to use deodorant 'down there' but I have stopped. But if course I'm a man.
Yeah the one I ordered stunk so bad! I sent it back. 😝
I am sooo allergic to it! It gave me a painful rash that would split open and bleed. Never again.
I broke out as well from the deodorant and from their total body cream to prevent sweat. Itchy breakouts under boobs
Hair care, tools & styling brands
Why readers recommended it: Shampoo, hair treatments, brushes, wigs, and styling tools including the Dyson Airwrap.
Learned my lesson after the Dyson Air Wrap fiasco. 😂
What replies pushed back on7
I like Olaplex, but it doesn't work for my daughter.
Absolutely. What a waste of money!
this! did nothing and smell terrible
Yes!! 💯 Agree! They did nothing for my hair!
My hair literally broke off in chunks!
My stylist is 100% against Olaplex. She was using it herself. It broke her hair off and was causing her to go bald.
Yessssss!!! It broke off my hair
Beauty, hair & personal-care combos
Why readers recommended it: Comments naming several beauty, hair, or skincare products together as regrets.
Dyson airwrap , lululemon yoga mat
Limit: This one is a hard one because NOT EVERY PRODUCT WORKS FOR EVERYONE. I love my Halara clothes they are very well made. I use some Peter Thomas Roth not everything worked. I use color wow it worked great for my natural curly hair. Medicube did nothing for me.…
What replies pushed back on5
The Dyson Air Wrap is way overrated and not worth the price
I hear the air wrap is hated but I’ve had mine for 1.5 years, use it 3/4 times a week and it’s been my favorite 700 spent. Insane price, got the ID one (not worth it, just do the normal one, I don’t use id feature) but it’s fantastic for my long hair. Depends on peoples hair health and type, I think. Sorry it didn’t work out for you!!
Yea I thought I would like fresh ginger in my tea but nope I just stick to the one in the tube
that stupid hair brush that went viral. I think unbrush? waste of money and awful for detangling, so much static. I should've just flushed $20 down the drain instead😂
This one is a hard one because NOT EVERY PRODUCT WORKS FOR EVERYONE. I love my Halara clothes they are very well made. I use some Peter Thomas Roth not everything worked. I use color wow it worked great for my natural curly hair. Medicube did nothing for me. I just think everyone should find what works for them.
Makeup & cosmetics brands
Why readers recommended it: Makeup brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Merit, and Bare Minerals that fell short.
Anything by Kylie Jenner 😅
What replies pushed back on7
Not true. Kim's Sims are 🔥 Her bras r super comfortable. I have about 10 pairs of Kholes jeans and they're great.
Also this - the only thing I think stands out by her is the pressed powder and it’s not worth the price tag
I have blue undertones and ALL of her stuff turns orange on me. Hard pass.
This! I'm a make up artist and I do not rate her products one bit. Thankfully I've never bought any but quite a few clients have brought things in for me to use on them because they loved them and every product has been a nope from me. IMO they just don't deliver
Bare minerals powder (loose or pressed) is the only foundation that has not broken me out and I’ve tried soo many. That being said need to be moisturized and blend really well. I also like to spray my face with a face spray after. Juts kind of helps get rid of any powdery look. Even now at 38 still works for me. Just gotta commit to the steps. Also finding the right shade. They have way more shades then they used to back in the day.
In my early 20s I bought a Kardashian lipstick (before Kylie Cosmetics) my lips felt like they were on fire, and peeled. I took it back immediately. Never again!
Yes the eye cream stings. What the heck. Returned it so fast.
Home, kitchen & cleaning gadgets
Why readers recommended it: Comments listing multiple kitchen tools, cleaning gadgets, or small appliances that underperformed.
That spinning scrub brush.
What replies pushed back on7
Real garbage 😒 waste of money and time.
Totally disagree. We love our tower. It’s much safer for my guy and he loves having his own “chair” to help me cook
Be careful! I’ve seen videos of those catching on fire while charging!
That damn thing sucks. Such a waste of money
Toddler tower. Waste of money when my child uses any chair 🪑
mine broke, also bought a cordless vac and I used it literally 2 times and after that it stopped working, what a waste
that tineco vacuum mop 😭 my most disappointing POS purchase of 2025. broke after just a few uses and the warranty repair process was a nightmare. I tossed it and just bought a EUFY robot instead and that thing kicks ass.
Perfume & fragrance
Why readers recommended it: Perfumes and fragrance lines that didn't hold their scent or live up to the TikTok buzz.
Any perfume on this app ppl rave about
What the replies added1
Thank you so much I really appreciate all that information. 💕The super expensive perfumes are so overrated! I find that the sprays they last longer they're fresh and clean.
Wellness, health & big-ticket costs
Health insurance over $1,000 a month for two people
Why readers recommended it: Health insurance, wearables, and wellness products named alongside other regretted spending.
The earwax camera lol
What the replies added3
Mine freaking broke so fast
Omg. I fell for that and pushed the wax deeper into my ear and had to go to a clinic to get it out. Maybe user error but I returned it immediately when I couldn’t hear out of one ear.
I have had my Oura ring for less than a year and the battery stopped working. They sent me a refurbished one for warranty but for the price and the month subscription to not even last a year?! Ugh, never again. It’s great while it lasts though.
beauty, skincare, hair, or fragrancebeauty, skincare, hair, or fragrance — 96 items
Makeup & complexion productsFoundation, concealer, mascara, eyeshadow, and lip color that didn't live up to the hype.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Makeup & complexion products
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Makeup & complexion products
Best for: Makeup & complexion products
Why readers recommended it: Foundation, concealer, mascara, eyeshadow, and lip color that didn't live up to the hype.
What readers reported: Il makiage foundation
Limit: Wonderskin lip stain. It does nothing other than sit in my drawer
What replies pushed back on7
I didn’t hate it but couldn’t get the right shade and it settled into lines. Not worth the hype IMO
The foundation was only decent, not worth the price. . . . The worst part is that they advertise a great shade match, but they didn't ask me my undertones at all. I thought maybe all they needed was the photo. Nope. I have cool undertones and they gave me a VERY yellow foundation that was 3 shades too dark for me. I looked crazy.
nope. urban decay and Bobbi brown are good
The free mascara they sent me is WONDERFUL. Definitely going to order it but the foundation is just not good. The skin polish stuff in the white tube did nothing for me and sadly I did the subscription on it so I have like 4 or 5 more tubes of it. They wouldn’t cancel the subscription or refund me. Not great people to deal with
Haus labs foundation (my skin was soooooo irritated by it)
Same either way me! I returned it.
Also the eye palate broke apart in the cardboard holder
Where commenters report limits
Wonderskin lip stain. It does nothing other than sit in my drawer
Source-record spotlights
Il makiage foundation
Kylie cosmetics lip gloss so sticky it felt so bad
that korean foundation. 😭 i was so excited because it was all over my fyp
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The exact phrase “tarte shape tape concealer” recurs across 2 of the 33 source records in Makeup & complexion products; the complete archive stays available below.
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Skincare treatments & devicesCreams, serums, masks, sunscreens, and skincare gadgets that didn't work as promised.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Skincare treatments & devices
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Skincare treatments & devices
Best for: Skincare treatments & devices
Why readers recommended it: Creams, serums, masks, sunscreens, and skincare gadgets that didn't work as promised.
What readers reported: Snail mucin. It does nothing, feels like boogers and it breaks you out.
Limit: Snail mucin. It does nothing, feels like boogers and it breaks you out.
What replies pushed back on7
That’s actually not true. I am heavily allergic to dust mite and I love love LOVE my snail mucin under eye cream from cosrx.
It’s quite literally not true
Gotta be careful with those, sadly they made my lips incredibly dry and broken. So painful 😭
I returned my stuff as well! It was junk & did nothing for me. I still to this day can’t figure out what the fuss is over it. Everyone I’ve personally talked to about it has the same stance I do.
I returned mine! It broke me out
All The Ordinary products 👎🏻👎🏻 it ruined my skin
if they broke u out that's not really on the products but u just have skin that's not for these. I have so many rhode products and couldn't be happier with them
Where commenters report limits
Snail mucin. It does nothing, feels like boogers and it breaks you out.
Volufiline serum, it did nothing for my hallow eyes or jowls and the Mole removal pen, it's good for skin tags not moles.
Source-record spotlights
Snail mucin. It does nothing, feels like boogers and it breaks you out.
Volufiline serum, it did nothing for my hallow eyes or jowls and the Mole removal pen, it's good for skin tags not moles.
Those Jiyu toner face pads. The only thing they did for me is broke me out and dried my skin out. I have a negative review and they offered to send me more 🤣🙂↔️
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Deodorant, body care & personal-care toolsDeodorants, lotions, body wash, and hygiene tools like press-ons and razors that disappointed.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Deodorant, body care & personal-care tools
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Deodorant, body care & personal-care tools
Best for: Deodorant, body care & personal-care tools
Why readers recommended it: Deodorants, lotions, body wash, and hygiene tools like press-ons and razors that disappointed.
What readers reported: Aluminum free deodorant. I love that it works for some people, but I’ve tried so many times and after a few weeks I have to stop because I get stinky 😂
Limit: Salt and Stone deodorant does not work
What replies pushed back on7
It doesnt work everyone who wears it SMELLSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Regular Dove solid or spray is the GOAT. At 48 I can do aluminum-free. Before 43ish?? Nope.
The last aluminum free deodorant not only didn’t mask any underarm scent past 4pm, it broke me out SO bad in my armpits - which is exactly as painful as it sounds to the point where I couldn’t wear normal deodorant for several days after nor could I shave. So it was keeping me stinky AND hairy even after I stopped using it. HARD pass. Give me aaalllll the aluminum.
Be careful trying to deodorize everything everywhere. You really have to be careful putting all those chemicals next to glands everywhere. Remember how even baby powder was causing cancer down there. Sometimes your body needs to actually perspire. I used to use deodorant 'down there' but I have stopped. But if course I'm a man.
Yeah the one I ordered stunk so bad! I sent it back. 😝
I am sooo allergic to it! It gave me a painful rash that would split open and bleed. Never again.
I broke out as well from the deodorant and from their total body cream to prevent sweat. Itchy breakouts under boobs
Where commenters report limits
Salt and Stone deodorant does not work
Source-record spotlights
Aluminum free deodorant. I love that it works for some people, but I’ve tried so many times and after a few weeks I have to stop because I get stinky 😂
native deodorant (I STUNK) the rest of their stuff is fantastic though!
Philips intimate electric razor, got it half a year ago and used it once. Worst spent 4 hours of work in my life
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Hair care, tools & styling brandsShampoo, hair treatments, brushes, wigs, and styling tools including the Dyson Airwrap.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Hair care, tools & styling brands
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Hair care, tools & styling brands
Best for: Hair care, tools & styling brands
Why readers recommended it: Shampoo, hair treatments, brushes, wigs, and styling tools including the Dyson Airwrap.
What readers reported: Learned my lesson after the Dyson Air Wrap fiasco. 😂
What replies pushed back on7
I like Olaplex, but it doesn't work for my daughter.
Absolutely. What a waste of money!
this! did nothing and smell terrible
Yes!! 💯 Agree! They did nothing for my hair!
My hair literally broke off in chunks!
My stylist is 100% against Olaplex. She was using it herself. It broke her hair off and was causing her to go bald.
Yessssss!!! It broke off my hair
Source-record spotlights
Learned my lesson after the Dyson Air Wrap fiasco. 😂
I know I’m gonna catch hell for this but, any black owned hair care or skin care products. Made my skin break out and hair fall out. And I have tried several different products and brands. 🤷🏽♀️
The Bounce Curl Brush. impossible to clean without breaking it, constantly would break off in my hair and also pulled my hair out too much. I'm sorry if I offend people I did actually take out all the plastic ball bristles on it lol and I still use it sometimes but like 30 dollars for a brush that you can't clean your gel and mousse off of?
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Within 12 source records, 1 ask a question and 0 explicitly say they intend to try the idea; neither signal is treated as an outcome.
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Perfume & fragrancePerfumes and fragrance lines that didn't hold their scent or live up to the TikTok buzz.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Perfume & fragrance
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Perfume & fragrance
Best for: Perfume & fragrance
Why readers recommended it: Perfumes and fragrance lines that didn't hold their scent or live up to the TikTok buzz.
What readers reported: Any perfume on this app ppl rave about
What the replies added1
Thank you so much I really appreciate all that information. 💕The super expensive perfumes are so overrated! I find that the sprays they last longer they're fresh and clean.
Source-record spotlights
Any perfume on this app ppl rave about
Dupe perfumes. Cheap perfumes 😮💨
Scentuals fragrances. Smell like old lady and don't even last. The bounce curl brush didn't do a thing for me. The spin clean brush.
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Lash extensions, serums & falsiesMagnetic lashes and lash-growth serums commenters regret buying.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Lash extensions, serums & falsies
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Lash extensions, serums & falsies
Best for: Lash extensions, serums & falsies
Why readers recommended it: Magnetic lashes and lash-growth serums commenters regret buying.
What readers reported: Those Gawt damn magnetic lashes
What replies pushed back on5
OMG this is my third thing on this thread that didnt work for me. I think my hubby is right, Im addicted lol
Ugh, such a waste of money
they fell apart as I was applying them. the magnets came off.
Same! The pain while trying to get it off your pinched eyelid skin! Never again!
Omg fr it was so trash it broke it didn’t even work as easy as they showed on the vid bruh😭
Source-record spotlights
Those Gawt damn magnetic lashes
Those magnetic lashes. They don’t work! And the company I ordered from would only refund if we paid shipping back to CHINA!?!?
Magnetic lashes.. I look like snuffaluffagus
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fashion, shoes, bags, or accessoriesfashion, shoes, bags, or accessories — 18 items
Activewear & loungewear brandsHalara, Comfrt, and Lululemon apparel named as not worth their price.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Activewear & loungewear brands
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Activewear & loungewear brands
Best for: Activewear & loungewear brands
Why readers recommended it: Halara, Comfrt, and Lululemon apparel named as not worth their price.
What readers reported: Halara anything. I keep getting sucked in and ordering something and it’s always trash.
What replies pushed back on7
Ooooh I actually disagree with this one. I am an Aritzia sweat fleece lover and Comfrt is 1/3 of the price. And it’s a nice heavyweight sweatshirt that washes really well. My whole family loves them.
Same. I just wanted some cute/comfy business casual pants & nope. Doesn’t fit & I hate the fabric.
Yep. Got the “dress pants that feel like yoga pants” first off my normal size was SKIN tight but with a huge flare at the bottom, then the petite size I ordered had a *30 inch* inseam. Way way too long for petite. Total waste of money. At least I can return to Amazon with no hassle
yes! over priced and not worth the hype
Same. Twice. Never again!
I bought pants sent it back the same day
agree I ordered 2 pair of pants and both were such cheap quality! the button literally fell off the first time I wore them. the both fell apart in jiat a few months
Source-record spotlights
Halara anything. I keep getting sucked in and ordering something and it’s always trash.
Lululemon anything. It’s crazy expensive and I feel it’s not worth the price. I have found that Halara leggings fit better look better and much more affordable.
Halara stretchy jeans. They ride up my butt so, so bad I feel like I’m driving in Illinois.
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Bras, shapewear & intimatesBras and shapewear, including jelly bras and Shapermint, that didn't fit as advertised.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Bras, shapewear & intimates
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Bras, shapewear & intimates
Best for: Bras, shapewear & intimates
Why readers recommended it: Bras and shapewear, including jelly bras and Shapermint, that didn't fit as advertised.
What readers reported: The jelly bra or whatever it’s called. It’s a glorified sports bra and didn’t do much for the girls
What the replies added2
I’m currently wearing one. Not quality by any means but it’s comfortable and it doesn’t make my girls look huge.
Ohhhh this comment made me laugh out louddddd 🤣 thank you!
Source-record spotlights
The jelly bra or whatever it’s called. It’s a glorified sports bra and didn’t do much for the girls
Shapermint. It made me look like Danny Divito.
These freakin jelly bras. My tatters spill over worse in these than any other bra I’ve ever worn
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Clothing fit, fabric & sizing complaintsSHEIN, polyester fabrics, and swimwear commenters say ran poorly or fit badly.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Clothing fit, fabric & sizing complaints
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Clothing fit, fabric & sizing complaints
Best for: Clothing fit, fabric & sizing complaints
Why readers recommended it: SHEIN, polyester fabrics, and swimwear commenters say ran poorly or fit badly.
What readers reported: SHEIN! The sizing is so off, at least for middle age woman 😂
What the replies added2
I’m 40, my whole wardrobe is from shein and I’ve never had a problem. I get compliments on stuff I wear every where I go
Measurements! That’s what fixed SHEIN for me ❤️I take my measurements before I order.
Source-record spotlights
SHEIN! The sizing is so off, at least for middle age woman 😂
Any clothes made out of polyester, I always regret it. Now I save up for better quality products.
The bathing suits never have any kind of stretch
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ShoesSneakers and heels, from Hoka running shoes to Christian Louboutin, that didn't hold up.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Shoes
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Shoes
Best for: Shoes
Why readers recommended it: Sneakers and heels, from Hoka running shoes to Christian Louboutin, that didn't hold up.
What readers reported: Hoka shoes and On Cloud shoes. Hokas were so high stacked and mushy foam didn’t last. And On clouds look cool but they fell apart quickly and weren’t really a shoe I could confidently run or train in.…
What replies pushed back on6
I soooo disagree with On Clouds! They are the best!
I had about two weeks of runs on mine and I said NOPE. Then transitioned to work walking shoes and still blew through my Clifton 9s in about 3-6 months 💔
Oh I've been wanting to try them bit didn't want to invest in a pair of shoes that would let me down. I bought birkenstocks after so many people recommended them and they didn't work out 🥲
Hoka shoes and On Cloud shoes. Hokas were so high stacked and mushy foam didn’t last. And On clouds look cool but they fell apart quickly and weren’t really a shoe I could confidently run or train in. There are better running and training shoes price and quality wise
Christian Louboutin heels. They just sit in my closet because they’re the most uncomfortable shoes I’ve ever worn in my life!!! I have a few pairs because I kept thinking it would get better. It doesn’t. Waste of money!!!
I’ll add this: I had surgery on my foot to remove an extra bone the size of a grape that was broken and entangled in my tendons. The surgery left me with fluid build up around the top and sides of my ankle so wearing any shoes that are even remotely snug at the top really starts to bother my foot by the end of the day. Brooks work ok but my Converse Chucks feel much better because they don’t rub. They’re a little lower than the affected area.
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Hoka shoes and On Cloud shoes. Hokas were so high stacked and mushy foam didn’t last. And On clouds look cool but they fell apart quickly and weren’t really a shoe I could confidently run or train in. There are better running and training shoes price and quality wise
Christian Louboutin heels. They just sit in my closet because they’re the most uncomfortable shoes I’ve ever worn in my life!!! I have a few pairs because I kept thinking it would get better. It doesn’t. Waste of money!!!
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Bags & accessoriesHandbags like Polene and Bogg that commenters felt weren't worth the price.
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Bags & accessories
Best for: Bags & accessories
Why readers recommended it: Handbags like Polene and Bogg that commenters felt weren't worth the price.
What readers reported: Polene bags. They’re really nothing special.
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Agreed. My husband bought me the Numero Sept bag years ago and the clasp broke within the first year. The bag itself was a sturdy structure but the crossbody strap was weird and uncomfortable so it just sits in my closet 😒. Not worth it IMO.
Agree! Mine has hung in my closet for months. Quality is mid, does not feel luxury to me. Def not worth the price.
They were worth it years ago when they were cheap. I have several. No regrets. But at the current prices, they’re not worth it for the also declining quality.
Could be but I purchased in 2023. I think that was before the hype. They fixed it and it’s good now but I sent it back recently for repairs …
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Polene bags. They’re really nothing special.
Bogg bags because why are they even that expensive ?
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education, finance, relationships, or other no-return purchaseeducation, finance, relationships, or other no-return purchase — 13 items
Marriage paperwork jokesMarriage licenses, certificates, and 'adulting' named tongue-in-cheek as the real regret.
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A marriage license
A marriage certificate -10/10
Some certificates if ya know what I mean and it’s not a gift certificate 😂😂😂
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Husband & ex-husband jokesCommenters naming a husband or ex-husband as their biggest purchase-regret joke.
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My ex husband 😂😂
A husband. Technically I didn’t buy him but I’m paying for it now.
A husband
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Degrees & education costsCollege diplomas and degrees commenters say weren't worth the tuition or loans.
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Degrees & education costs
Best for: Degrees & education costs
Why readers recommended it: College diplomas and degrees commenters say weren't worth the tuition or loans.
What readers reported: A Masters degree 😒
What the replies added3
Stopped at my dual teachers certification/masters degree credits. 15 away from my masters, said Nah not worth it
And I’m sure your body is not broken down or anything 🙄
And for every one of your stories, there is an opposite. Nearly every man in my family is in trades... Hvac, mechanics, electricians, truckers... And they're all broke. You got lucky or you had a decent upbringing with some financial education.
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A Masters degree 😒
College degrees
A college diploma. Still paying off the loans and can't even use it.
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Skincare brands & treatmentsSkincare lines and treatments — from The Ordinary to Dr. Melaxin — that didn't deliver results.
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Skincare brands & treatments
Best for: Skincare brands & treatments
Why readers recommended it: Skincare lines and treatments — from The Ordinary to Dr. Melaxin — that didn't deliver results.
What readers reported: Mario badescu anything
What replies pushed back on7
Hard disagree. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for my skin. I buy mine from a local homestead that adds lavender to it. Smells nice and leaves my skin sooo soft. Not greasy at all (a little goes a long way). I have relatively oily skin to begin.
that was the only thing that cleared up my face when I went through menopause. The products from the dermatologist did nothing and I was desperate so I tried it and it was a miracle for me at 53 years old. Can't speak to how it works for the young skin it's marketed to.
Yeah that did nothing for me really
nope. I make beef tallow body butter and I work hard to make it not super beefy. its always gonna have some beef smell because its beef but we did a market this weekend and sold alot of our unscented and peoole got to smell it before buying and try it out
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask. Did absolutely nothing in the hydration department and also broke me out.
Hahah so many pillow cases ruined!
ruined my skin barrier when i was younger 😭 didn’t realize I had sensitive skin so I was using the harshest products on it
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Mario badescu anything
glow recipe products made my face turn red and burn. I kept trying to use them hoping it would get better but sadly ending up throwing them away.
Argilene. Or however you spell it. “Botox in a bottle”—NO.
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Makeup & cosmetics brandsMakeup brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Merit, and Bare Minerals that fell short.
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Makeup & cosmetics brands
Best for: Makeup & cosmetics brands
Why readers recommended it: Makeup brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Merit, and Bare Minerals that fell short.
What readers reported: Anything by Kylie Jenner 😅
What replies pushed back on7
Not true. Kim's Sims are 🔥 Her bras r super comfortable. I have about 10 pairs of Kholes jeans and they're great.
Also this - the only thing I think stands out by her is the pressed powder and it’s not worth the price tag
I have blue undertones and ALL of her stuff turns orange on me. Hard pass.
This! I'm a make up artist and I do not rate her products one bit. Thankfully I've never bought any but quite a few clients have brought things in for me to use on them because they loved them and every product has been a nope from me. IMO they just don't deliver
Bare minerals powder (loose or pressed) is the only foundation that has not broken me out and I’ve tried soo many. That being said need to be moisturized and blend really well. I also like to spray my face with a face spray after. Juts kind of helps get rid of any powdery look. Even now at 38 still works for me. Just gotta commit to the steps. Also finding the right shade. They have way more shades then they used to back in the day.
In my early 20s I bought a Kardashian lipstick (before Kylie Cosmetics) my lips felt like they were on fire, and peeled. I took it back immediately. Never again!
Yes the eye cream stings. What the heck. Returned it so fast.
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Anything by Kylie Jenner 😅
Bare minerals eyeshadow
waterline make-up products. it always goes away after an hour
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Perfume & fragrancePerfume lines commenters say smelled cheap or didn't last.
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Perfume & fragrance
Best for: Perfume & fragrance
Why readers recommended it: Perfume lines commenters say smelled cheap or didn't last.
What readers reported: Sol de Janeiro. Farts last longer than that spray
What the replies added2
I don't have an issue with it luckily. But I also spray it while my skin is still damp so maybe it soaks in? idk.
They make solid jelly perfume sticks now. I'm interested to know about its longevity.
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Sol de Janeiro. Farts last longer than that spray
Vacation Orange Gelé!!!! Smells horrible like an elderly met vicks vapor rub
Sk-II and Ffern fragances
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Hair care brands & toolsColor Wow and other hair-care brands and tools that didn't perform as hyped.
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Hair care brands & tools
Best for: Hair care brands & tools
Why readers recommended it: Color Wow and other hair-care brands and tools that didn't perform as hyped.
What readers reported: Every single product from COLOR WOW. They do absolutely nothing.
Limit: COLORWOW dreamcoat did nothing for me?
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I’m glad you said this. I keep trying to use it at my salon, and notice no difference after blow drying lol 😂
The root spray and the texture spray work fantastic in my hair, Dreamcoat was a waste of money.
oh HARD disagree— I was a colorist at a very famous celeb stylist’s salon in nyc (was meghan markle’s wedding hairstylist) and we were one of the first salons to carry the line — color w0w is the only product available to non-professionals that actually does what the bottle says at that price point!
Not true. They made my head itch like crazy. But as far as doing something WOW- nah.
COLORWOW dreamcoat did nothing for me?
Yes!! It is simply AWFUL. And I got sucked in twice!! Never again. I cant give it away.
I am a hairstylist and bought this brand. This was the only thing I did different and it broke my hair off up to my bra strap. I looked at the reviews on it afterwards and there are other people who had the same experience. I only used it twice.
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COLORWOW dreamcoat did nothing for me?
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Every single product from COLOR WOW. They do absolutely nothing.
Bondi boost, briogeo, redken products 🫠
Color wow volumizer
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General merchandise & catch-all picksA grab bag of named brands and products — from Stanley Cups to hair-removal tools — that didn't earn a repeat purchase.
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General merchandise & catch-all picks
Best for: General merchandise & catch-all picks
Why readers recommended it: A grab bag of named brands and products — from Stanley Cups to hair-removal tools — that didn't earn a repeat purchase.
What readers reported: Stanley Cup. They’re now at Goodwill and Marshall’s selling for $5 or $10
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I've heard they work better than a YETI. I have a yeti and they are so overrated and overpriced
But in its defense, it worked. It was just extremely painful! I used one on my legs and have bald patches that haven't grown in for over fifteen years. I was told to use it twice and it would never grow back. Nope, no thank you.
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Stanley Cup. They’re now at Goodwill and Marshall’s selling for $5 or $10
Global care anything from dollar tree… water in a bottle
Anything Bethenny Frankel recommended
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multiple or mixed nominationsmultiple or mixed nominations — 31 items
Beauty, hair & personal-care combosComments naming several beauty, hair, or skincare products together as regrets.
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Beauty, hair & personal-care combos
Best for: Beauty, hair & personal-care combos
Why readers recommended it: Comments naming several beauty, hair, or skincare products together as regrets.
What readers reported: Dyson airwrap , lululemon yoga mat
Limit: This one is a hard one because NOT EVERY PRODUCT WORKS FOR EVERYONE. I love my Halara clothes they are very well made. I use some Peter Thomas Roth not everything worked. I use color wow it worked great for my natural curly hair. Medicube did nothing for me.…
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The Dyson Air Wrap is way overrated and not worth the price
I hear the air wrap is hated but I’ve had mine for 1.5 years, use it 3/4 times a week and it’s been my favorite 700 spent. Insane price, got the ID one (not worth it, just do the normal one, I don’t use id feature) but it’s fantastic for my long hair. Depends on peoples hair health and type, I think. Sorry it didn’t work out for you!!
Yea I thought I would like fresh ginger in my tea but nope I just stick to the one in the tube
that stupid hair brush that went viral. I think unbrush? waste of money and awful for detangling, so much static. I should've just flushed $20 down the drain instead😂
This one is a hard one because NOT EVERY PRODUCT WORKS FOR EVERYONE. I love my Halara clothes they are very well made. I use some Peter Thomas Roth not everything worked. I use color wow it worked great for my natural curly hair. Medicube did nothing for me. I just think everyone should find what works for them.
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This one is a hard one because NOT EVERY PRODUCT WORKS FOR EVERYONE. I love my Halara clothes they are very well made. I use some Peter Thomas Roth not everything worked. I use color wow it worked great for my natural curly hair. Medicube did nothing for me. I just think everyone should find what works for them.
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Dyson airwrap , lululemon yoga mat
Boombas, wavy talk blow dryer with attachments, “civil regime” shirt.
That Dr melanin eye stick shit just greasy as hell but I do like the eye patches . I’ll stick to rhode tho I’ll lyk about the magnesium complex I just ordered lol
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Home, kitchen & cleaning gadgetsComments listing multiple kitchen tools, cleaning gadgets, or small appliances that underperformed.
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Home, kitchen & cleaning gadgets
Best for: Home, kitchen & cleaning gadgets
Why readers recommended it: Comments listing multiple kitchen tools, cleaning gadgets, or small appliances that underperformed.
What readers reported: That spinning scrub brush.
What replies pushed back on7
Real garbage 😒 waste of money and time.
Totally disagree. We love our tower. It’s much safer for my guy and he loves having his own “chair” to help me cook
Be careful! I’ve seen videos of those catching on fire while charging!
That damn thing sucks. Such a waste of money
Toddler tower. Waste of money when my child uses any chair 🪑
mine broke, also bought a cordless vac and I used it literally 2 times and after that it stopped working, what a waste
that tineco vacuum mop 😭 my most disappointing POS purchase of 2025. broke after just a few uses and the warranty repair process was a nightmare. I tossed it and just bought a EUFY robot instead and that thing kicks ass.
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That spinning scrub brush.
the chip bag resealer
Shark stainforce. The liquid cleaner it comes with is good but the machine doesn’t have enough suction.
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Wellness, health & big-ticket costsHealth insurance, wearables, and wellness products named alongside other regretted spending.
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Wellness, health & big-ticket costs
Best for: Wellness, health & big-ticket costs
Why readers recommended it: Health insurance, wearables, and wellness products named alongside other regretted spending.
What readers reported: The earwax camera lol
What the replies added3
Mine freaking broke so fast
Omg. I fell for that and pushed the wax deeper into my ear and had to go to a clinic to get it out. Maybe user error but I returned it immediately when I couldn’t hear out of one ear.
I have had my Oura ring for less than a year and the battery stopped working. They sent me a refurbished one for warranty but for the price and the month subscription to not even last a year?! Ugh, never again. It’s great while it lasts though.
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The earwax camera lol
Those patches the advertise that will give you energy and help you lose weight and nad patch .. Idk what was in them but gave me migraines .. The cat clippers on here that have the little light .. They don't clip for shit !
Bone broth …. Literally made me throw up!!! The one in the bag!
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Food, fashion & general catch-all mixesComments mixing food opinions, clothing, and other unrelated purchases into one regret list.
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Food, fashion & general catch-all mixes
Best for: Food, fashion & general catch-all mixes
Why readers recommended it: Comments mixing food opinions, clothing, and other unrelated purchases into one regret list.
What readers reported: My ex husband, Stanley cups, color wow hair products, vibration plate, red light
What replies pushed back on3
Non breathable material, and usually NOT true to size
Have to disagree on this one. I've had good luck with the clothes with the exception of one pair of "denim" pants that were actually scratchy polyester🤦🏼♀️
There’s actually a set of three cotton sweats for men that were very nice, thick and warm. I also bought the lined leggings,from soft cloud that were really nice. Most the stuff on TikTok is polyester, I hate polyester. You have to be careful and read what material you’re getting. If it doesn’t list the fabric material I don’t even buy it.
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My ex husband, Stanley cups, color wow hair products, vibration plate, red light
Fried garlic cloves, school tuition, a Kia Sportage in 2021
Those bras sold here, wire comes out after 5 washings. That stinky cheap chocolate vanilla perfume. Anything Dubai chocolate
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home, kitchen, cleaning, or applianceshome, kitchen, cleaning, or appliances — 10 items
Kitchen & household gadgetsSmall kitchen and household gadgets, from veggie choppers to a battery-powered toy, that underdelivered.
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Kitchen & household gadgets
Best for: Kitchen & household gadgets
Why readers recommended it: Small kitchen and household gadgets, from veggie choppers to a battery-powered toy, that underdelivered.
What readers reported: that veggie chopper. you still have to cut the veggies smaller to fit and then push it in and slam it down really hard to go through. and then you have to clean the damn thing still after. could of been done with just a knife. faster, less clean up.
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I bought 3 of them.. all different up graded versions and none of them stuck. I even took a razor scraper to my counter to ensure a smooth surface. and nope. so I bought an electric one. if it works for you.. yay! cause id rather that style for space. Just didn't workforce me.
100% I think ive broken 3 of them. not worth it
Same! I thought it would be faster but in reality it’s not and I cut my finger twice trying to clean it. I haven’t used it since. Super waste of money and space. 😭
they work a few times but then stop. not worth it.
I returned it. Why is chopping some veggies a workout
CT it’s hard to take care of too. I’ll be honest with you I don’t know what brand I have, originally I got one here on TikTok and it broke like two weeks after I got it so then I went searching for one and found it on Amazon and that one has been good.
Mine broke after couple of months. Will not be replacing. Not to mention how many times I cut up my fingers cleaning it.
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that veggie chopper. you still have to cut the veggies smaller to fit and then push it in and slam it down really hard to go through. and then you have to clean the damn thing still after. could of been done with just a knife. faster, less clean up.
an instant pot. sorry but it's too scary seeing the ones that exploded so now it just sits in the pantry
The walking crab toy to entertain babies. So noisy and overstimulating. My cat enjoyed it though 😅
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Major appliancesSamsung washer/dryer and refrigerator named as appliance-purchase regrets.
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Major appliances
Best for: Major appliances
Why readers recommended it: Samsung washer/dryer and refrigerator named as appliance-purchase regrets.
What readers reported: Samsung washer and dryer
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Actually, as a TV repair person, I do Not recommend Samsumg. IF I have to, it would be the higher end models and Always get the extended warranty.
I needed to hear this today. I am replacing my 15-year-old Maytags that have been through HELL.. literally dropped down the flight of concrete stairs moving out of one of my fourth-story apartments. stored in a storage unit for a year, moved around to 8 different places... it still works and I'm mad about it because I want new ones lol. sensible part of me says never buy anything except a real Maytag again but those flashy Samsungs are getting me. I should know better from my Samsung fridge incident of 2021 but nope
We had a Samsung microwave over the stove and it stopped working after less than a year and then it spontaneously caught our house on fire barely a year in
💯💯💯💯 Hate Samsung appliances. Never again!
my samsung washer broke after not even being 5 years old and flooded our entire living room 😭 it was a system failure too so it was unfixable
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Samsung washer and dryer
Samsung refrigerator
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CookwareNonstick pots and pans, including Caraway, that lost their coating fast.
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Cookware
Best for: Cookware
Why readers recommended it: Nonstick pots and pans, including Caraway, that lost their coating fast.
What readers reported: Caraway pots and pans. Lost their stick in three months even though I barely cook and hand wash them.
What the replies added2
Agree. My tops broke too.
idk what it could be from. like I said, I've had mine for a couple years, use it daily, sometimes multiple times a day, and its held up. they are my favorite. my cheap pans have lasted years but they had flakes that broke off. are you using non metal utensils? I'm only curious on what it could actually be from. I want to get more pieces but if they are truly crappy now, I don't want to waste my money getting more in case they changed something in them
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Caraway pots and pans. Lost their stick in three months even though I barely cook and hand wash them.
as seen on tv red cooper pan,needed same amount of fat as other pans,we were super careful with it ,still got scratched
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Browse the original comments2 preserved records · 2 of 2 source records accounted for
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Cleaning productsThe Pink Stuff cleaning paste, named twice as not living up to its reputation.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Cleaning products
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Cleaning products
Best for: Cleaning products
Why readers recommended it: The Pink Stuff cleaning paste, named twice as not living up to its reputation.
What readers reported: Pink Stuff
What the replies added1
I've got to disagree. my daughter got red hair die on her white counter top & said nothing. I went in months later & saw it. I let the paste sit for awhile, but it come out.
Source-record spotlights
Pink Stuff
Pink stuff, does shit
What the counts show
This report keeps all 2 source records for Cleaning products together and surfaces traceable examples without converting anecdotes into proof.
What commenters explicitly report
These buckets are a deterministic partition based on explicit phrasing in the source text; they are not sentiment scores or effectiveness findings.
Browse the original comments2 preserved records · 2 of 2 source records accounted for
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food or beveragefood or beverage — 10 items
Snacks & food trendsViral snack and seasoning trends, including Dubai chocolate, that didn't win commenters over.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Snacks & food trends
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Snacks & food trends
Best for: Snacks & food trends
Why readers recommended it: Viral snack and seasoning trends, including Dubai chocolate, that didn't win commenters over.
What readers reported: Dubai chocolate, took one bite and threw it away
What replies pushed back on2
It was definitely not worth the hype 😫
Tried the Dubai chocolate took one bite and nope. I sure did return the rest of that chocolate back and got my money back.
Source-record spotlights
Dubai chocolate, took one bite and threw it away
Any protein bar EVER 🥹
everything but the bagel seasoning 🫣😖.I'm.sorry
What the counts show
This report keeps all 4 source records for Snacks & food trends together and surfaces traceable examples without converting anecdotes into proof.
What commenters explicitly report
These buckets are a deterministic partition based on explicit phrasing in the source text; they are not sentiment scores or effectiveness findings.
Browse the original comments4 preserved records · 4 of 4 source records accounted for
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Coffee, tea & drink brandsCoffee chains, energy drinks, and other beverages that didn't match the hype.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Coffee, tea & drink brands
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Coffee, tea & drink brands
Best for: Coffee, tea & drink brands
Why readers recommended it: Coffee chains, energy drinks, and other beverages that didn't match the hype.
What readers reported: matcha…. i just don’t like the flavor im sorry
What the replies added2
😂 I love matcha. But it took me a few tries to enjoy it, plus I had to add vanilla flavoring to it
Taste what I think dirty aquarium water taste like
Source-record spotlights
matcha…. i just don’t like the flavor im sorry
[account] refreshers are super sweet. Coffee is bleh and the Detox is herbs including Zen leaves which can make you dependent if you use it often.
Starbucks, Dunkin’ tastes better plus the sizes are bigger and it’s half the price
What the counts show
This report keeps all 4 source records for Coffee, tea & drink brands together and surfaces traceable examples without converting anecdotes into proof.
What commenters explicitly report
These buckets are a deterministic partition based on explicit phrasing in the source text; they are not sentiment scores or effectiveness findings.
Browse the original comments4 preserved records · 4 of 4 source records accounted for
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Restaurants & fast foodChain restaurants named as a letdown compared to their reputation.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Restaurants & fast food
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Restaurants & fast food
Best for: Restaurants & fast food
Why readers recommended it: Chain restaurants named as a letdown compared to their reputation.
What readers reported: Panera. Overrated.
Limit: Panera. Overrated.
What replies pushed back on3
I agree Panera is way overrated and has gone downhill over the past couple of years. Way overpriced for the portions and food quality!!
I stand 10 toes down on this. It was extremely overrated. Everybody made it seem like Jesus Christ himself or whatever deity you believe in made this and it was anything but
I always thought it was overrated but I’ve been afraid it say it 😂
Where commenters report limits
Panera. Overrated.
Source-record spotlights
Panera. Overrated.
chik fil a
What the counts show
Within 2 source records, 0 explicitly report a benefit and 1 explicitly report a limit or failure. These are attributed experiences, not effectiveness data.
What commenters explicitly report
These buckets are a deterministic partition based on explicit phrasing in the source text; they are not sentiment scores or effectiveness findings.
Browse the original comments2 preserved records · 2 of 2 source records accounted for
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shopping platform or general merchandiseshopping platform or general merchandise — 3 items
TemuTemu named directly as a source of regretted purchases.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Temu
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Temu
Best for: Temu
Why readers recommended it: Temu named directly as a source of regretted purchases.
What readers reported: All Temu products are junk!!!!
What replies pushed back on4
Not true! I've gotten a ton of great things from Temu. you just have to do your research and know what things are likely to be junk. A lot of real retailers here in the states, including Amazon, buy from the same suppliers a Temu does. Exactly the same.
That's a bit of a generalization and not true. Most of what I've ordered from Temu AND Shein have been great!! 🥰🥰
Everything I ordered on temu when I had a fever. never again
the cowboy boots are beautiful and only like 25 euro and so comfy and haven't broke YET
Source-record spotlights
All Temu products are junk!!!!
Everything I ordered on temu when I had a fever. never again
What the counts show
This report keeps all 2 source records for Temu together and surfaces traceable examples without converting anecdotes into proof.
What commenters explicitly report
These buckets are a deterministic partition based on explicit phrasing in the source text; they are not sentiment scores or effectiveness findings.
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TikTok ShopA blanket regret about ordering through TikTok Shop.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: TikTok Shop
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TikTok Shop
Best for: TikTok Shop
Why readers recommended it: A blanket regret about ordering through TikTok Shop.
What readers reported: Everything from TikTok. Never again.
What the replies added1
Everything from TikTok. Never again.
Source-record spotlights
Everything from TikTok. Never again.
What the counts show
This report keeps all 1 source records for TikTok Shop together and surfaces traceable examples without converting anecdotes into proof.
What commenters explicitly report
These buckets are a deterministic partition based on explicit phrasing in the source text; they are not sentiment scores or effectiveness findings.
Browse the original comments1 preserved records · 1 of 1 source records accounted for
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health, fitness, or wellnesshealth, fitness, or wellness — 3 items
Health & medical productsA supplement spray and a medical device named as regretted purchases.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Health & medical products
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Health & medical products
Best for: Health & medical products
Why readers recommended it: A supplement spray and a medical device named as regretted purchases.
What readers reported: Magnesium spray caused lots of itching n nothing else
Source-record spotlights
Magnesium spray caused lots of itching n nothing else
An IUD
What the counts show
This report keeps all 2 source records for Health & medical products together and surfaces traceable examples without converting anecdotes into proof.
What commenters explicitly report
These buckets are a deterministic partition based on explicit phrasing in the source text; they are not sentiment scores or effectiveness findings.
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Fitness gadgetsA weighted hoop gadget that didn't work as advertised.
Exact product or product family, the reported failure mode, who may still like it, and a safer buying check: Fitness gadgets
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Fitness gadgets
Best for: Fitness gadgets
Why readers recommended it: A weighted hoop gadget that didn't work as advertised.
What readers reported: that weighted hoola hoop thing that's not really a hoola hoop.
What the replies added2
I have one and never used it. I got it from an amazon unclaimed package store for like $5
I've seen folk pee blood having using those Hard on the kidneys
Source-record spotlights
that weighted hoola hoop thing that's not really a hoola hoop.
What the counts show
This report keeps all 1 source records for Fitness gadgets together and surfaces traceable examples without converting anecdotes into proof.
What commenters explicitly report
These buckets are a deterministic partition based on explicit phrasing in the source text; they are not sentiment scores or effectiveness findings.
Browse the original comments1 preserved records · 1 of 1 source records accounted for
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How this catalog was built
Source: TikTok comments — 1 video
Selected comments from the discussion
This export carries real like counts and timestamps. The first 18 are the most resonant on-topic top-level comment from each stage of the discussion, ranked by resonance within their arrival-time cohort so later arrivals are not penalised for having had less time to accumulate likes. The last 6 received no likes at all and were chosen for the specificity of what they describe.
How the discussion breaks down
Relative volume of distinct source-backed records across every reviewed category in this corpus.
beauty, skincare, hair, or fragrance
96 distinct coded comment records6 normalized answers
other purchase nomination
49 distinct coded comment records5 normalized answers
multiple or mixed nominations
31 distinct coded comment records4 normalized answers
fashion, shoes, bags, or accessories
18 distinct coded comment records5 normalized answers
food or beverage
10 distinct coded comment records3 normalized answers
home, kitchen, cleaning, or appliances
10 distinct coded comment records4 normalized answers
education, finance, relationships, or other no-return purchase
6 distinct coded comment records2 normalized answers
health, fitness, or wellness
3 distinct coded comment records2 normalized answers
shopping platform or general merchandise
3 distinct coded comment records2 normalized answers
Every product here has a defense team
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