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HotI reviewed The Avon Ultra Colour Rich Blush Nude and Red2000. The Blush Nude shade is a soft, subtle shade with a slight hint of vintage pink in it. It glides onto the lips with ease and grace and moisturizes the lips as it is applied. It is an extremely versatile shade and is likely to go with any eye colour or outfit of choice! It can be dressed up for a night out on the town or dressed down for everyday/ office use. Over-all a HUGE hit in my books! I will definitely continue using this product! The Ultra Colour Rich Red2000 shade is a tricky one. At first I was a full believer! The colour is vibrant, captivating and striking! It is so full and rich and the shade is just right for my skill colour! I thought we were made for each other! But in winter I get the sniffles:( And this shade is not tissue friendly:( It rubs off the lips at the slightest and softest touch and finds itself in other destinations on your face! This shade is definitely a tourist and loves to travel! If you plan on eating, drinking, or if you get the winter sniffles then choose another shade ladies :( The colour also tends to bleed into the creases surrounding the lips, which never looks attractive :(
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I find that this lipstick is not only long lasting but is definitely rich in colour pigment. Its perfect for a night out after work and gives you that Marilyn Monroe look!
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LIPS HAVE VERY DIFFERENT COMPOSITION THEN THE REST OF OUR SKIN. IT LACKS MELANIN, A SUBSTANCE THAT PROTECTS US FROM HARMFUL UV RAYS & BECAUSE OF THAT WEARING SUN PROTECTING LIPSTICK CAN GENTLY REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SKIN CANCER. NOW DON’T GET ME WRONG IT DOESN’T CURE SKIN CANCER IT ONLY HELPS REDUCE THE CHANCES OF IT BECAUSE IT CONTAINS SPF 15.
I LOVE BOLD COLOURED LIPSTICKS IT ALWAYS ADDS THAT EXTRA SPARK TO AN OUTFIT. A CRIMSON POUT ALWAYS ELEVATES AN OUTFIT, UPS YOUR SEX FACTOR AND SURE DOES MAKE A STATEMENT ALL IN ONE SWIPE. MY AVON ULTRA COLOUR ABSOLUTE LIPSICK FRESH FIG DOES PRECISELY THAT. HIGH SHINE FORFMULA CREATES AN ULTRA GLOSSY LOOK WITH OUT ANY STICKINESS OR RESIDUE. IF LIKE ME YOU LIKE TO ADD EXTRA GLOSS AND MORE DRAMATIC STATEMENT WITH A CRIMSON LOOK I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU USE THE NEW AVON ULTRA COLOUR ABSOLUTE LIPSTICK- FRESH FIG AND FOR THAT EXTRA GLOSS FINISH IT UP WITH THE NEW AVON ULTRA COLOUR ABSOLUTE LIPGLOSS- RADIANT RED. PERFECT MATCH!
CHOOSING THE RIGHT LIPSTICK FOR YOU OFTEN COMES DOWN TO PERSONAL PREFERENCE. LIPSTICKS VARY GREATLY FROM ONE BRAND TO ANOTHER IN SEVERAL ELEMENTS INCLUDING TEXTURE, COLOUR CHOICE, DEPTH OF COLOUR AND ADDED INGRIDIENTS.
AVON NEW ULTRA COLOUR ABSOLUTE LIPSTICKS IS A SAFE AND RATHER HEALTHY BUY. AFFORDABLE WHILE STILL OFFERING A WIDE VARIETY OF SHADES FROM MORE SUBTLE TONE TO A RICH COLOUR.
SEXY, SHINY LIPS ADD INSTANT GLAMOUR TO ANY MAKE UP LOOK, MAKES AN EVEN BRIGHTER SMILE.
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DO YOU WANT TO LOOK DROP DEAD GORGEOUS WITH KISSABLE LIPS? WELL TRY THE NEW AVON ULTRA COLOR ABSOLUTE LIP RANGE WILL GET ALL TOES MEN HART RAISING WITH YOUR TO DIE FOR KISSABLE LIPS!
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AVON'S CLAIMS ON THESE LIPSTICKS:
Comfortable wear lipstick with stay-true rich colour.
Pigments reactivate when lips are pursed together for colour that keeps on going.
Reveal your most colour rich lips with new Ultra Colour Lipstick. Infused with natural ingredients, the stay true formula nourishes your lips and provides vibrant colour.
MY THOUHGTS:
1) I really like darker colours on the lips, so the Buttered Rum, which is a dark wine red, and the Red 2000, which is a beautiful darker shade of red, were right up my alley.
2) The lipsticks glide on effortlessly onto the lips and leave them feeling moisturised.
3) No metallic taste or smell that some lipsticks have.
4) In order to get the desired shade on my lips, I had to clad and re-apply, clad & re-apply, about 4 times. One can choose the shade by layering the colour.
5) Without cladding & layering, the lipstick rubs off easily and leaves an unsightly stain on your water glass or cup, so this method worked well for me.
6) Both lipsticks stayed on for about 2 hours before I had to re-apply. It may stay on longer on someone else's lips. I drink water constantly, so am quite hard on my lipsticks and make them work hard too ;-).
7) Normal price is about R89,95, but they are on special from time to time.
FINAL VERDICT: If you are looking for a moisturising lipstick that feels good on your lips with medium staying power, this is the one. LIKE IT, but do not love it.
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This lipstick feels amazing, as soon as you apply it, you know its not just functioning as a lipstick. It really moisturises your lips and the colour is vibrant.
What I didn't like was the difference in colour, from what I saw in the brochure and the actual product. I chose the Buttered Rum shade, which looked like a rich brown. The actual product has a reddish tone to it.
Great product for dry lips, colour is long lasting as well. I only had to re-apply once during the day.
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I love this nude with pink sparkle.It is such a stunning colour that goes well with any look.If I apply my ice pink lip gloss it look stunning for a night look paired up with a smokey eye.
The moisturizing power is amazing as well.
Love,Love,Love
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Miraculously, somehow this particular colour just works. Firstly, the colour is really really stunning, not too dark or light, with not too much orange or blue undertone, really really gorgeous. It goes on beautifully with just one swipe. The colour in incredible saturated - there are no bald spots. The finish is completely cream, without any shimmer. It feels very moisturizing on the lips too.
With a sleek look of a ponytail and a black blazer, tiny bit of eyeliner and mascara, you will definitely achieve a most glamorous look with this lippie on!
Strongly recommended. It is a must-have!
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The lipstick goes on silky smooth and Avon have managed to absolutely nail the satin finish that I so love in lipsticks. It is well pigmented ensuring your lips do really take on the colour of the lipstick. I did suffer a bit with transfer onto a couple of items of clothing, however I think this may just be down to me being somewhat clumsy.
I received a good many compliments from co-workers who couldn't say enough how nice it was to see me wearing a lipstick with a bit more colour in it. I found it did last for at least half the day before I gave it a top up, so a thumbs up on staying power. Overall a lovely lipstick that really does live up to 'Ultra Rich' standards, this lipstick has definitely inspired me to branch out more in the lip colour spectrum.
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I've used the following lip products to create these looks:
Avon Lip Conditioner
Avon Glimmerstick Lip Liner in Deep Plum
Avon Ultra Rich Lipstick in Chic
Avon Ultra Rich Lipstick in Sangria
Avon Ultra Glazewear in Iced Pink
Avon Ultra Glazewear in Plum Dazzle
The Looks
Look One: Avon Glimmerstick lipliner in Deep Plum and Avon Lip Conditioner
Look Two: Avon Glimmerstick lipliner in deep Plum and Avon Glazewear in Plum Dazzle
Look Three: Avon Gimmerstick lipliner in Deep Plum and Avon Glazewear in Iced Pink
Look Four: Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Chic and Avon Glimmerstick lipliner in Deep Plum
Look Five: Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Chic and Avon Glazewear in Plum Dazzle
Look Six: Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Chic and Avon Glazewear in Iced Pink
Look Seven: Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Sangria and Avon Glazewear in Plum Dazzle
Look Eight: Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Sangria and Avon Glimmerstick Lipliner in Deep Plum
Look Nine: Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Sangria and Avon Glazewear in Iced Pink
I've included a picture with the shades of the lipstick Chic and Sangria as well as the Lipliner Deep Plum in their normal shades.
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First of all the shade is a beautiful nude antique pink that is truly "chic" as the colour's name states.
This colour is the colour of spring,together with the corals.It was the first thing that caught my eyes.
Then comes the smoothness that this lipstick leaves on your lips.Very easy to apply,slides softly on your lips,has a beautiful shine but not too shiny(which I like) and it is very resistance.
I did the test and ate an orange after applying the lipstick.Most lipsticks out there would come off immediately,however this one didn't!The colour looked exactly the same on my lips after the orange.I should actually make a video to show you guys.
Perfect lipstick,it will not leave my bag anymore and will buy another one when this one is finished.Highly recommend!
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But with these affordable samples you'll know if the colour will suit you or not. They come in a range of colours, and I suggest sample them all first before you buy the lipstick. I loved the country rose and red.
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The color out last all other lipsticks that I have tried, the feel is smooth and creamy , not sticky as some tend to be. I would feel absolutely naked without this lipstick on, I don't leave home without it. It is super lasting and the best I have ever used
The colours are so pretty and I keep it in my handbag for a touch up every now and then.
I wish I could buy all of them; a shade for everyday of the week.
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The Lipstick comes in a shiny black container, with a clear view window so the colour can be viewed even before opening the lipstick. Lipsticks are available in 10 beautiful shades and retail at the affordable price of R129.95. It contains omega-3 oil and vitamin E and also has an SPF of 15.
In look 1, I used the True Red Lip liner and the Red 2000 Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick. Look 2, I used the True Red Lip liner and the Sangria Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick. These colours were rather daring for me as I am used to the more natural and softer pinks, but will use these brighter colours in the evenings.
The Lipstick goes on smoothly and left my lips soft and moisturised. I purchased a few samples in Brochure 9 and am totally IN LOVE with the Blush Nude (pic attached), and have already ordered the full size in Brochure 10. I found that the colour you see really is the colour that will be on the lips. I also like the smell of the lipsticks.
I am very happy with these lipsticks and will continue to use them.
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Because it's a shimmery lipstick and also moisturizing it does not stay for long,specially if you are going to use your lips a lot(talking,eating,kissing lol).
Overall I love this product because of the trendy colour!
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I like how my lips look luscious and how that colour stays for quite a while.
AVON has a special now for only R 64,95.Price is great,quality is great!
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My first review : Avon Ultra Glimmerstick Lip Liner - Deep Plum
This Ultra Glimmerstick is part of the new and improved Glimmerstick range because the previous Glimmerstick lipliner range has been discontinued in Brochure 10. The lipliner comes in a sleek, strong black casing (resembles a pencil) with shimmering silver writing and a wrap-around colour code around the end of the casing. Inside the casing is a retractable lipliner. As you all know I'm crazy about the colour purple, so I was really excited when I got this lipliner. The shade is exactly the same shade as the colour code. When applying the lipliner, the texture is soft, smooth and softens against lips giving you a perfect application with no streaks or smudges. I was quite impressed with the rich colour pay off. The lipliner lasted around four to five hours and stuck around through lunch and frequent drinks of water. I was quite impressed, I also like the fact that this lipliner doesn't bleed into lip lines. Plus you can use your lipliner as a lipstick, simply apply it to lips and add lip balm or lipgloss over!
PRO's and CON's
PRO's
Easy to use
Has a strong casing which protects the lipliner
Beautiful colour pay off
Rich colours
Soft and smooth texture
Doesn't dry out lips
Long lasting on lips
Travel friendly
Doesn't bleed into lip lines
Doesn't need sharpening
Simply twist and use
CON's
The price, the Glimmerstick lipliners retail at around R90 per Glimmerstick unless they on offer, so it's quite expensive unless its on offer.
I would recommend you give the Avon Ultra Glimmerstick a try, mainly because it gives an absolutely rich colour pay off, I would wait for it to be on offer though, but if rich, creamy colour is what you're looking for, then this lipliner is definitely for you.
My Second Review: Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick- Chic and Sangria
Did someone say bold, rich and creamy lipstick? YES you're right, it's the new and improved Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick from Avon! This amazing lipstick which is known to be Avon's Number One lipstick just got even better. This lipstick has True Colour Technology which means the rich colour that you see on the lipstick is the same colour that you see on your lips. The lipstick brings bold, mesmerizing, moisturising and a luscious look to lips. The lipstick is extra long lasting. The lipstick is also very moisturising and conditions lips, with its new lip nourishing formula which contains omega-3 oil and Vitamin E, plus it has an innovative self renewing pigment, so the colour stays true for hours and every time you look in the mirror, you'll feel as if you just applied your lipstick.
The texture of the lipstick is smooth and creamy, the lipstick blends into lips effortlessly and feels like the lipstick is melting into your lips, because the lipstick is so nourishing, lips never look or feel dry, plus the lipstick works as a moisturiser which makes lips softer and gives lips a supple feel. The lipstick also gives lips a lovely light shine, and doesn't bleed into lip lines, and an added bonus for all the lovely ladies who love to protect their lips, the Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick is SPF 15 so lips are protected as well! The part I love about the lipstick, is that when you twist out the lipstick, the front of the actual lipstick has the word "AVON" printed on the lipstick.
The lipstick comes in a gorgeous packaging which is sleek and perfect to take when you're going out at night. The lipstick outer casing is glossy black, with a smooth feel and silky touch. The bottom of the barrel has a shimmering and eye catching silver embellishment which wraps around the casing and has the word "AVON" engraved on it. The rest of the barrel is also shimmering silver, which I thought was impressive because it gives the lipstick an extra expensive and luxurious look to it. The casing is square and the lid has a clear top so you can see the lipstick inside. The barrel also has small "click" lock, so once you hear the cap click down and you hear a "clicking" sound, you know the lid is secure and there will be no open lipstick, messing your make up bag. The bottom of the barrel has a small sticker which is colour coded according to the shade of the lipstick and states the colour of the lipstick. The lipstick is a twist barrel.
Now about my two amazing Ultra Colour Rich Lipsticks, first up is Sangria, this shade is new to the Ultra Colour Rich Lipsticks and is my favourite shade, it is more of an intense shade, which is vibrant, sensational, vivid and luminous. The shade is a deep fuchsia colour, which is a dark but vibrant pink/plum tone. This is quite a dark shade of lipstick, but it suits fair to medium skin tones brilliantly. The shade is more of an Autumn shade, but can be worn anytime. The shade is perfect to be worn as a day time or night time lipstick. While on the other hand my second Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick Chic is a much lighter shade, Chic is more of a peach bronze colour, which I like because it suits my skin tone perfectly. I find Chic to be more of a Spring colour because the tone is more pastel like, with a slight deep bronze in it. Both lipsticks have a shimmer look to them, which I absolutely adore, because I don't like plain lipstick, it must have a sparkle to it! The lipsticks deliver smooth and moisturising colour with a rich and luxurious feel. The lipstick can be used by itself or can be used over a lipliner similar to the shade of the lipstick and the lipstick can be used under a lipgloss for a sleek, glossy look. The lipsticks are very long lasting, and last on lips for about four or five hours, however if you use the lipstick under gloss, the lipstick will fade much more easily. Once the lipstick is applied on lips, it gives lips a "just applied" look everytime, even after eating or drinking, plus once the lipstick has started to fade, no one will ever know before you touch up because the lipstick has a slight lip stain on lips.
The Avon Ultra Rich Lipsticks come in shades which are perfect for you to use as a day time lipstick or a night time lipstick. The lipstick comes in ten irresistible shades which have the cutest names, I couldn't get over it.
The shades are:
Beyond Pink
Buttered Rum
Chic
Country Rose
Oxford Wine
Red 2000
Sangria
Blush Nude
Silky Peach
Scarlet Siren
PRO's and CON's
PRO's
Lipstick has a rich, vivid, luminous colour pay off
Lipstick has True Colour Technology
Lipstick conditions and moisturises lips
Lipstick contains Vitamin E
Lipstick contains Omega -3 Oil
Lipstick is SPF 15
Lipstick has self renewing pigments
Lipstick comes in a small casing, perfect to fit in clutch bags
Lipstick doesn't bleed out of lip lines
Lipstick has colour that looks freshly applied all the time
Lipstick has a smooth and creamy texture
Lipstick casing is strong and classy
Lipstick casing has "click" lock to keep the lid secure
The lipstick doesn't dry out lips
Can be used to create different looks
Lipstick comes in 10 amazing shades
Lipsticks can be used to create a daytime or nighttime look
Lipstick is easy to remove, wipe off using make up remover
CON's
Most of the shades have a soft shimmer, which some people don't really like.
I also have a feeling that there isn't enough lipstick in the barrel and like I will finish it in a month.
I would recommend you give this lipstick a try, it's new and improved, and it's here to help you steal hearts away! It provides sensational colour for long hours and will become your best friend! Plus there are 10 vivid shades, it's hard to try and resist because there's a shade perfect for every skin tone. The Ultra Rich Lipstick will launch in Brochure 10, where it will retail for a special price of R64,95 which I find is a bargain and an amazing save for the benefits it provides to lips and the colour pay off you're getting, after the special, the lipstick will retail for R129.95
Again I would love to thank the beautiful ladies at Beauty Bulletin and Avon for allowing me to be one of the first few people to try out the new Avon Range.
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I'm not a lipstick girl. At all. Sure I love the odd intense red lip or shocking Fuschia to add a pop of colour for a night out on the town, something only a good quality lipstick can provide. I tend to stick to tinted and sheer lip glosses and have have never purchased a lipliner in my life. So you are probably wondering why I do not like lipstick:
* My lips are left dry after lipstick has worn off (even the really moisturising ones)
* I find it a pain to apply straight from the tube (A lip brush is often needed for precise application)
* It comes off way to quickly meaning I constantly need to reapply and if I don't, my lips will look washed out
* Long wear lipsticks often feels tight on my lips, cracks and is a nightmare to remove while leaving the top layer of my skin in tact.
So now that you know why I don't like lipstick, here are my findings on Avon Color Rich Lipstick (This is me being open minded, honest and fair)...
The Packaging / Visual appearnace:
I love the packaging The casing is a sleek black, elongated square tube with a clear Perspex cover on top which allows one to peek at the color - I think is huge plus as it gives you the opportunity to see the actual color before purchasing. This is completed with a classic silver trim upon which the iconic AVON logo is embossed. One opened and wound up, there is an AVON logo embossed on the lipstick which I think is really cute and a really great personal touch from AVON. Over all, 5/5 for the visually appealing packaging.
My prep before application:
I wanted to experience the full effect of this lipstick, so in order to do that I needed to prep my lips. I exfoliated and primed to ensure a smooth base, I then proceeded to apply the lipstick in 'Chic' (straight from the tube without the help of a lip brush) and then finished off with my Glimmerstick Lip Liner in Mauve which complemented the color Chic beautifully! I then corrected any smudges or uneven lines.
My findings:
I would like to start off with the formula. I think its absolutely awesome! I think this is by far the most creamy textured lipstick I have ever used (I may not like lipstick, but I have tried quite a few in my quest to find a good one)! Its an absolute joy to apply as the stick feels soft against my lips and the color just glides on with out fuss. The formula is really high pigmented so I see the color coming through from the first application. I applied 2 coats to achieve that intense rosy pink color as it really suited my complexion well!
The Lipstick has a really nice subtle aroma (very slight and nothing over whelming), I can't quite place my finger on what it resembles, but non the less, a very pleasing smell. My lips looked nice and dewy which I really like.
The Glimmerstick Lip Liner is a real gem! I have naturally full lips, so never quite saw the need to wear a lip liner, but what a visual difference it makes!! It gives my lips that extra volume and sort of rounds out the color really nicely and enhances it to the full! I love the fact that it has a slender wind up as this keeps the tip pointy ensuring precision with each application!
The end result (findings for the duration of the wear):
I had a total wear of about 1hr30mins with either lipstick. In this time, I found that the lipstick moisturised my lips very well, even after the color faded, my lips were left soft and supple. The lipstick is very light weight, so It really was pleasure to wear and my lips felt hydrated, so I wasn't even conscious that I had lipstick on, my lips felt as if they were able to 'breathe'. The lipstick it self comes off way to quickly and transfers easily onto anything and everything that may touch your lips (accidentally or intended) - I found this hugely annoying. I had a packet of jelly babies and by the end of that, all that was left of my beautiful lip color was the lip liner out line. This told me a) I would constantly need to reapply this lipstick if I intended to wear the shade for long periods of time, b) The formula does not stain my lips c) The lip liner itself is durable and long lasting without drying out the lips.
So My very last and final thoughts??? Would I start to wear lipstick on a more regular basis? Definitely not. I think that this new Lipstick from AVON is definitely of a really good quality with high moisturising/pigment factors that allows lips to breathe, it just doesnt stay on long enough to really leave me with a lasting impression. I love to kiss my husband/baby, but would think twice about doing so when wearing this lipstick. So i guess it would be purely for show, but not really functionality.
I'm a little disappointed with it, and would not purchase this on a normal basis. I have how ever learnt the importance of a good lip liner should I ever one day be a lipstick convert, and I definitely would make AVON Glimmerstick my go to in this department :)
My pictures:
1st pic is of just receiving my goodies, second is of them opened up and on proud display, 3rd is of my first application of Chic finished off with Avon Glimmerstick Lip liner in Mauve. 4th pic is after me having a packet of mini jelly babies.
I'm still thinking on how to do my video review for this, once I have it figured out, look out for it :)
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I’ve used a sample size lippie from Avon a long time ago and love its convenient size and pack of colour that I decided to go a tad over-board and order 3 samples of 8 colours out of their 10. Their such an awesome size that I can easily pop them into my pocket or smallest of clutches, meaning that wherever I go my lips are always going to look their coloured best. Hey, at R5 each no judging is allowed here ladies, besides I had to give my lips a fighting chance to know which colours they longed for when the full sizes become available.
I purchased-
Red 2000
Sangria
Scarlet Siren
Beyond Pink
Buttered Rum
Chic
Country Rose and
Oxford Wine
I know that some of these colours may not suit me at all, but I had to take the test now so that I don’t make an unfortunate purchase with the full sized lipsticks. These samples are a mere 0.5g each but that lasts for many an application and touch-up. They come ever so neatly and cutely packaged in a black circular base with a clear plastic cap. There’s writing at the base that tells you the name of the colour chosen.
The colours are vibrant, long lasting and super moisturizing. They instantly add hydration and colour in one easy swipe. What makes it so appealing is that for once, the colour I see on the pages is the exact colour I get on my lips when applied. All 10 shades come infused with an SPF15, so no need to add a conditioning and protecting lip treatment before your lipstick anymore. In one swipe across your lips, the colour is immersed to every crevice and corner. The 10 shades mean that there’s definitely one to suit every skin tone.
Keep an eye out for my 8 reviews to come on these delectable little goodies and help me decide which ones should become a staple to my collection :).
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Thank-you BB!
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I'm not a lipstick girl. At all. Sure I love the odd intense red lip or shocking Fuschia to add a pop of colour for a night out on the town, something only a good quality lipstick can provide. I tend to stick to tinted and sheer lip glosses and have have never purchased a lipliner in my life. So you are probably wondering why I do not like lipstick:
* My lips are left dry after lipstick has worn off (even the really moisturising ones)
* I find it a pain to apply straight from the tube (A lip brush is often needed for precise application)
* It comes off way to quickly meaning I constantly need to reapply and if I don't, my lips will look washed out
* Long wear lipsticks often feels tight on my lips, cracks and is a nightmare to remove while leaving the top layer of my skin in tact.
So now that you know why I don't like lipstick, here are my findings on Avon Color Rich Lipstick (This is me being open minded, honest and fair)...
The Packaging / Visual appearnace:
I love the packaging The casing is a sleek black, elongated square tube with a clear Perspex cover on top which allows one to peek at the color - I think is huge plus as it gives you the opportunity to see the actual color before purchasing. This is completed with a classic silver trim upon which the iconic AVON logo is embossed. One opened and wound up, there is an AVON logo embossed on the lipstick which I think is really cute and a really great personal touch from AVON. Over all, 5/5 for the visually appealing packaging.
My prep before application:
I wanted to experience the full effect of this lipstick, so in order to do that I needed to prep my lips. I exfoliated and primed to ensure a smooth base, I then proceeded to apply the lipstick in 'Chic' (straight from the tube without the help of a lip brush) and then finished off with my Glimmerstick Lip Liner in Mauve which complemented the color Chic beautifully! I then corrected any smudges or uneven lines.
My findings:
I would like to start off with the formula. I think its absolutely awesome! I think this is by far the most creamy textured lipstick I have ever used (I may not like lipstick, but I have tried quite a few in my quest to find a good one)! Its an absolute joy to apply as the stick feels soft against my lips and the color just glides on with out fuss. The formula is really high pigmented so I see the color coming through from the first application. I applied 2 coats to achieve that intense rosy pink color as it really suited my complexion well!
The Lipstick has a really nice subtle aroma (very slight and nothing over whelming), I can't quite place my finger on what it resembles, but non the less, a very pleasing smell. My lips looked nice and dewy which I really like.
The Glimmerstick Lip Liner is a real gem! I have naturally full lips, so never quite saw the need to wear a lip liner, but what a visual difference it makes!! It gives my lips that extra volume and sort of rounds out the color really nicely and enhances it to the full! I love the fact that it has a slender wind up as this keeps the tip pointy ensuring precision with each application!
The end result (findings for the duration of the wear):
I had a total wear of about 1hr30mins with either lipstick. In this time, I found that the lipstick moisturised my lips very well, even after the color faded, my lips were left soft and supple. The lipstick is very light weight, so It really was pleasure to wear and my lips felt hydrated, so I wasn't even conscious that I had lipstick on, my lips felt as if they were able to 'breathe'. The lipstick it self comes off way to quickly and transfers easily onto anything and everything that may touch your lips (accidentally or intended) - I found this hugely annoying. I had a packet of jelly babies and by the end of that, all that was left of my beautiful lip color was the lip liner out line. This told me a) I would constantly need to reapply this lipstick if I intended to wear the shade for long periods of time, b) The formula does not stain my lips c) The lip liner itself is durable and long lasting without drying out the lips.
So My very last and final thoughts??? Would I start to wear lipstick on a more regular basis? Definitely not. I think that this new Lipstick from AVON is definitely of a really good quality with high moisturising/pigment factors that allows lips to breathe, it just doesnt stay on long enough to really leave me with a lasting impression. I love to kiss my husband/baby, but would think twice about doing so when wearing this lipstick. So i guess it would be purely for show, but not really functionality.
I'm a little disappointed with it, and would not purchase this on a normal basis. I have how ever learnt the importance of a good lip liner should I ever one day be a lipstick convert, and I definitely would make AVON Glimmerstick my go to in this department :)
My pictures:
1st pic is of just receiving my goodies, second is of them opened up and on proud display, 3rd is of my first application of Chic finished off with Avon Glimmerstick Lip liner in Mauve. 4th pic is after me having a packet of mini jelly babies.
I'm still thinking on how to do my video review for this, once I have it figured out, look out for it :)
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The Blush Nude adds a gorgeous, subtle pink tint to the lips. I love it!
The Beyond Pink is a much more daring shade, not recommended for people who do not like to experiment! Gorgeous, bright colour but not my style.