SWATCHES: ANEW Youth Awakening Lipstick and Ultra Colour Rich Mega Impact Lipstick

Hi all,

I know it can be difficult sometimes to establish the real shades of lipsticks from the small images featured in Avon brochures and online. So I got my hands on two different lippies available from Avon: ANEW Youth Awakening Lipstick and Ultra Colour Rich Mega Impact Lipstick. Here are the swatches of each:

ANEW Youth Awakening Lipstick
Top - Bottom: Silky Pink / Berry Bloom / Glazed Almond

These are a brilliant texture - creamy and easy to apply. I was especially really impressed by Berry Bloom, the pigment is so strong straight from the bullet but you can sheer it out by rubbing the product into the lip with your finger or a lip brush. The first, Silky Pink, looks pretty scary in this swatch but I've also used it myself and it is a great colour if you want a simple nude lip with a subtle shimmer. It doesn't apply as white as the swatch but adapts to your natural lip colour and leaves a light finish. There are eight shades available in this range.

Current price in Brochure 09: £6.00
Current price on Avon website: £10.50

Ultra Colour Rich Mega Impact Lipstick
Top to Bottom: Really Rosy / Fuschia Fun / Pink Pop / Divine Wine

Again, a big fan of these and I am very picky with lipsticks. Each is so pigmented and moisturising on the lips. This is just a small selection from the 8 shades available but as you can see from these swatches there is a variety of textures and finishes available. Personal favourite has to be Divine Wine - I am a sucker for deep berry shades!

Current price in Brochure 09: £5.00
Current price on Avon website: £8.50 (but part of 2 for £10 deal)

I hope this has helped provide a little insight into the true colours of some Avon lippies but if you do have an Avon rep, do ask for samples as they are only about 20p each and really helpful!

Thanks so much for reading - do leave me feedback if there's anything you'd like to see, I love receiving comments!

NEW shades from Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel

Hello all,

Just a tiddly post here to show off two of my new favourite shades from the Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel range. These two are now available online and in Campaign 09 for a fab £2.50. Bargain.

Left - "Pastel Pink" // Right "Coral Reef"

I have to admit the coral is definitely my favourite, but both are brilliant for making a tan pop. Plus, the shade 'Pastel Pink' is quite a close dupe to nails inc.'s 'Oxford Circus'.

Ooh, and a little side note. My nails were painted by the fabulous Emily at Baglioni Spa. If you fancy a pamper, take a look at their site here! Until next time..

Introduction

Hello!

Just a quick post to introduce what this blog is all about. I'm an Avon Representative (and customer!) and I understand how sometimes it can be difficult to get a real feel for products before buying without seeing them in the flesh. I've decided to try to do the next best thing, and blog about the goodies I can get my hands on so you're able to judge for yourselves a little better. Along with this, I will offer my personal opinions - which will include criticism! Don't hesitate to request anything you'd like a closer look at.

I currently write with a joint blog over at Sugar Plump Beauty (which already has a few Avon posts that I'll pop over here too) which is for opinions on a whole variety of cosmetics and fashion on the market.. so feel free to have a snoop there too.

Until next time!