I was sent the Big & Daring Mascara in Black, and the Avon Ultra Colour lipstick in Max Mocha.


I was actually surprised. I would never wear such a "bold" colour. 

Being fair skinned, it didn't even suit me much.

But this is the entire point of the challenge, right?


So I braced myself and put my best pout forward.


The pigmentation and colour pay off of this lipstick is phenomenal! 

And applies like butter! 

What shocked me the most was that when wearing this lipstick, my lips looked and felt super smooth.

And even those little lines on my lips kind of disappeared. 


Not forgetting to mention that it is long lasting. What more could a woman ask for?


Moving on to the mascara.

My favourite makeup item would definitely be mascara. And I'm glad to have been given the opportunity to try this 1 out.

And boy am i thrilled!


1stly, I love the shape of the brush. It fits the angle of my eye so perfectly and makes application easier. 

The formula is perfect, not too wet and not too dry.

And it doesn't clump.

1 coat is enough to give your eyes and lashes some va-va-voom.

But if you're feeling more daring, that 2nd coat won't hurt ;)


When Avon claimed it won't smudge or flake and can last up to 24 hours, I didn't think it was possible. ALL mascaras flake after some time.

But 1 night, I fell asleep without washing my face.

I didn't have any other makeup on, just mascara so I thought it wouldn't be such a big deal if i didn't wash it off.

At the same time putting the mascara to the test.


And wow! When i woke up, I kid you not, my eyelashes looked perfectly fresh, as if i had just applied my mascara.

No clumping, no flaking, no smudging.


Needless to say, this is now my new favourite mascara.


Thank you Beauty Bulletin and Avon.