15 Most BS Products Celebrities Endorse

In our daily routine, Instagram is typically something we use to distract ourselves. We scroll through on our lunch breaks and before bed to simply enjoy the pictures passing by us and forget about whatever stress we've dealt with during the day. Instagram allows us to choose what we see by following the celebrities and public figures we love (or love to hate). But it is rarely a welcomed thing when our beloved celebs try to sell things to us in our downtime. Sure, we can all agree Instagram is a goldmine for advertising. But when these celebrities already have so much money, is it really necessary for them to link up with an advertiser on their social media platforms?

Furthermore, when the products they try to sell us are useless, this becomes even more frustrating. Luxury products ranging from makeup to health supplements have begun to litter our feeds, and frankly, it's getting annoying. Do these celebrities really think we're going to spend our hard earned cash on a bottle of vitamins? Do they really believe that horribly uncomfortable looking waist trainers will help us in any way? They all claim that these products have helped them in some way, but we know the only “help” these products are giving them is a big wad of cash from the CEO. So we decided to compile a few of the most BS products these celebrities endorse to give you a better idea of what we're ranting about.

15 Extravagant FabFitFun Boxes

These bad boys have been popping up all over Instagram. You can find these products on amateur beauty gurus' pages, to A-list celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian. We were honestly just waiting for the day that a Kardashian was going to get their hands on one of these boxes. Maybe they needed extra pull because the other ads weren't working for them, so they brought out the big guns. These boxes come in every season, containing a selection of beauty, fitness, and fashion items. While this box claims that its contents are over a $200 value, (and you can purchase it for only $49.99) the items inside are overpriced anyway. For instance, there's a clutch in the new spring box that looks like something you would get at the Forever21 check out that claims it's of a $45 value. These yearly subscriptions like to trick their buyers into thinking they're getting a steal when in actuality, it's just a box full of stuff you'll probably only use half of anyway.

14 Overpriced Water Bottles

Yes, you read it right, water bottles. Here we see the uber famous Kylie Jenner who is posing with the Lokai water bottle (the makers of the popular Mt. Everest and Dead Sea bracelets). These products retail for about $28 and a whopping 10% of the net profits go to charity. These bottles are outrageously expensive for their minimalist take on the product. It's essentially a clear glass bottle, with a plastic grip (mimicking the plastic consistency of their Lokai bracelets), and that's it. What's the point in buying a lackluster water bottle, where some of your money might go to charity (if they make a profit that is) for almost $30? You could essentially purchase a very similar product for around $10, without all the hassle of breaking your bank and ordering it online. I'm not saying that you should go out and only purchase disposable water bottles (far from it actually), there are just other ways to get a BPA free water bottle without the alarming price tag.

13 Deceiving Hair Supplements

These bright blue treats are pretty to look at, but what do they really do? Both Khloe and Kylie have supported this magical hair curing treats, Sugar Bear Hair, claiming it to help create stronger, healthier locks. But upon further inspection, these vitamins contain pretty much the same ingredients you'd find in an average multivitamin. Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Folic Acid, are all ingredients that are easy to come by with a cheaper alternative and a healthy diet (shocker). The only difference is that they're cute, flavoured with “natural berries”, and oh yeah a three month subscription to the bottles is $81. Actually, the one month subscription is even more expensive, capping out at $29.99 per bottle. At that price point, I would want an entirely new head of hair. But for the time being, I'll stick to my Flintstones. Besides what do the Kardashian's know about hair anyway, don't they always wear wigs?

12 Underwear At Your Doorstep

Now, I'm not saying that underwear is BS. It's an important product to own in one's everyday life (unless you're into the whole commando thing). But why would we need to be advertising panties on Instagram when there is a Victoria's Secret billboard everywhere you look? This is Ms. Amber Rose sporting her collaboration with MeUndies, which is essentially a monthly underwear delivery service. The prices can range from $16-$24 per pair. You could get the exact same thing by simply walking outside, finding a store that sells 7 panties for $21 (meaning literally any lingerie store), and going on your merry way. Front door delivery isn't a “must have” for me when it comes to purchasing underwear. I look for things like “does it give me a wedgie” or “is this going to show through my leggings while I'm working out?” But I guess we all have different needs to be met.

11 Reckless Waist Trainers

So waist training was a fitness fad on Instagram that claimed by wearing this vice like contraption around your body that you would eventually be able to “train” your waist into an hourglass shape. It's essentially a corset you're meant to wear when you work out. Here we see Blac Chyna sporting an Instacurve waist trainer. Now I don't doubt that Chyna puts her work in at the gym, but I also know that her hourglass figure wouldn't be possible without a healthy dose of silicon. Not only are these things hella expensive - a waist trainer on Instacurve is going to cost you anywhere between $60 - $120 at regular price. Studies have come out detailing the dangers of waist training, which makes sense since you're essentially crushing your organs and limiting your breathing capacity with this thing. There's a reason Marie Antoinette didn't do burpees - she probably would've passed out. So endorsing these products online is straight up irresponsible.

10 Lavish Active Wear

Keeping on the fitness vain, a lot of celebrities like to use Instagram to support their own businesses. This makes sense since it is their page and it seems like smart business to endorse yourself. However, a lot of these brands are outrageously overpriced, and gain popularity simply because of the exposure. Now, before you get mad, I love Beyoncé, and I will admit there are some pretty fresh items in the Ivy Park collection. However, a lot of her products are outrageously expensive. Which is something you can find with anything any celebrity decides to create. For instance, the cheapest thing that you can get from the collection is a hat and it's still $34. A pair of flip flops are closing in on $50. And then the hoodie she's wearing in the picture above costs $77 at Nordstrom. That's a pretty penny for a black hoodie with some bold Arial font on it…

9 Swanky Sangria

Nicki Minaj is not really one to endorse brands on Instagram. But when it comes to her own sangria MYX fusions, all bets are off. It is always bizarre when celebrities decide to make their own alcohol brand, but usually it is some kind of luxury product, like a crazy expensive vodka or something. But Nicki decided to settle on a cooler, which would be chill (no pun intended here), except for the fact that it is $11 per bottle and only 187ml. To be honest, sangria coolers are pretty nasty to begin with, and the steep price point doesn't help. I could get a whole bottle of wine for less than $11 make my own pitcher of sangria, and be happy as a clam because this way I get more bang for my buck. So take my advice, and make it from scratch. The outcome will be better for your taste buds and your chequing account.

8 The Goliath that is Coca Cola

This is literally one of the most advertised brands in the entire world, so what the hell is it doing on my Instagram? On top of that why is Selena Gomez endorsing it when she has 116.8 million followers? Does she really need the advertising cash that bad? Sure, it is cute that the lyrics are on the bottle but that doesn't change anything. I'm 99.9% sure that the tycoon that is Coca Cola is not going to go up to each individual customer and ask what they would like written on their bottle. That privilege is only for Selena. And let's face it, we all know what Coca Cola is, we all know it's bad for us, and we definitely know that drinking it looks a hell of a lot less glamorous than what Selena is putting forth. This, my friends, is the definition of a sellout post.

7 Crazy Movie Inspired Makeup

Here we have beauty guru of the stars, Kandee Johnson, endorsing a Trolls themed makeup palette. It makes sense for her to promote it since she voiced a small role in the movie, but that's literally where the sanity ends with this post. Why would you produce a palette after a children's movie? Your main demographic doesn't even wear make up! Furthermore, the palette is really nothing special compared to other products out there on the market. The price isn't too bad $29, though do you really want a product based off an animated film beside your Naked Palette? I didn't think so. And lastly, when I put on eye shadow I do it to look like less of a troll. I'm really not sure what they're trying to go for here, but whatever it is, I'm not buying it.

6 Expensive Personal Training

This isn't exactly a product but it is a service. Here we have the mega diva Mariah Carey endorsing Gunnar Fitness. Gunnar Peterson is a personal trainer who helps train athletes, celebrities, and other insanely rich people who can afford his services. This man has worked with the Kardashians, JLo, Sophia Vergara, and other top notch celebrities known for their wicked bods. This man needs no endorsement whatsoever so the fact that Mariah is posting it on her Insta makes zero sense (unless she's doing this to boast). The majority of her followers couldn't even afford the thought of having a personal training session with Gunnar Peterson. And I'm really concerned with how her progress is going to go since she's wearing heels and fishnets on what appears to be a stair climber. I see you Mariah, even divas wear running shoes to the gym.

5 Ineffective Teeth Whiteners

These whitening kits have been popping up all over Instagram lately. Here we see Blac Chyna brandishing a white smile with the Express Smile Atlanta at home tooth whitening kit. This product is an LED light combined with a carbamide peroxide gel that you leave on your teeth for 15 to 20 minutes. While this product may look like cool space age dentistry, when you begin to research the product you'll find that the price is really steep for what it is. A normal kit will cost you $99 at regular price, plus, you have to buy gel refills. Also, on their FAQ page the first question that pops up is: “The LED Light Does Not Turn On, What's Wrong?” which leads me to believe that product is prone to breaking. So the conclusion is, it's not worth it. Just buy toothpaste.

4 Luxury Socks

Now as you can see from the article so far, the Kardashian women are shameless when it comes to promoting on their Insta's however the one male member is hardly exempt from that. On top of providing us with endless and dramatic entertainment with his baby mama Blac Chyna, Rob Kardashian also likes to promote Arthur George on his Instagram page. Arthur George is a luxury sock brand started by Rob Kardashian. These socks usually are about $15 a pair, sporting phrases on the bottom of the feet like “naughty mommy” or “fuck love”. The idea of a luxury sock brand is kind of an oxymoron. What are these socks going to do for me, other than say questionably “funny” phrases? Why would I spend $15 (plus shipping) on something that I'm going to step on all day and most likely lose one of in the wash?

3 Branded Snapchat Filters

Here we see Carrie Underwood, country singer and American Idol alum, promoting a Snapchat filter for Almay. Underwood is an Almay ambassador, so she posts quite a bit of the brand on her Instagram page. But if I'm not mistaken, I don't think Almay's aim is to try to digitally enhance your beauty, isn't that Face Tune's gig? These Snapchat filters are pretty silly, especially since it makes your face look all weird and cyborg-y and doesn't give you a proper idea of how the makeup is going to look on you. Anyway, it's odd to promote a filter on Instagram that's not even available on the platform. Furthermore, does Carrie really think her fans who don't have Snapchat are going to download the app, just for this one filter (because to be honest it's really nothing special). I really don't see the logic in this.

2 Upscale Tupperware

Meal prep is all the rage in the fitness world, and you better believe that it hasn't spared social media in its rise to fame. Here we have Jordin Sparks, another American Idol alum, showing off the Prepd Lunchbox. It's specifically designed for meal prep, containing cute little segments, worthy of any Instagram filter. This lunch box is basically a glorified Tupperware. And while I'll admit it's pretty cute, I don't think its $69 worth of cute. I mean, if you wanted to get an aesthetic lunch box, I'm sure there are other options out there that won't break your bank. Besides, isn't the point of packing a lunch to save money? It's counterproductive to save money on eating out while spending your savings on the box you're carrying it in. A packed lunch isn't meant to be glamorous, it's meant to get the job done to fill your tummy and get on with the rest of your day. This product seems nothing short of excessive.

1 Misleading Detox Tea Programs

Finally, we have the popular detox teas. Both Kylie and Blac Chyna have supported various detox tea brands along with a bunch of other celebs like Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson and Victoria Justice. When it comes to most skinny teas, including FitTea and TeaMiBlends, the product claims to help its user lose weight, burn calories, curb their appetite etc. Some of these teas actually claim to be a meal supplement, which is just ridiculous. A cup of tea isn't going to fill you up in the same way a healthy breakfast would. In actuality, FitTea and TeaMiBlends, along with their numerous competitors, are just a form of diuretic, and, if taken too much, can be harmful to your intestines and bowels. In fact, there aren't many scientific studies out there that promote the use of teatoxes. It's important to stay mindful when looking at posts such as this because blindly following can result in some serious consequences.