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Wednesday, 4 December 2013

NEW Avon Always On Point Eyeliner; Black; Review + photos! Unique "self-sharpening" liner is ready when you are...

"Creamy, smooth liner stays colour-true. With a sharpener in the patent-pending cap, so the tip is always sharp and ready for precise lines." - Avon (avonshop.co.uk)

Today I'm reviewing a fairly new product from Avon. It's an eyeliner called Always On Point, and is named so because it has a sharpener built into the lid to keep it sharp.

I'll be honest (as always), when I first saw this product advertised I thought it was quite pointless. It's very similar to Avon's Glimmerstick eyeliner, a hugely popular product that sells like hotcakes and comes in an impressive range of shades (I own about 10 products from the Glimmersticks range, and I'm not alone in being a massive fan). So, due to the Glimmerstick eyeliner being so successful, I initially thought this product was unnecessary. However, now that I've had the opportunity to give it a whirl, I can see it's benefits and it's differences from other Avon products, which I will explain to you now! :)

This new product is currently available in four shades; "Black", "Midnight Navy", "Lavender Grey", and "Teal". I own it in "Black", so that's the colour I'll be testing today. The rich formula is highly-pigmented with bold, saturated colour. A little goes a long way!

Let's talk about the product design. The idea of this product is that it never goes blunt due to it's "self-sharpening" ability. It has a screw-top lid with a built-in sharpener. When you think the liner is looking like it could do with being sharpened you simply place the lid on and turn it clockwise until you hear a "click" sound - voilà! See the image on the left for "instructions in photos".The fact that it doesn't require a sharpener makes it ideal for my handbag - this is where I believe us ladies should try to keep beauty products and tools to a minimum, so the sleek, twist-up, all-in-one design that doesn't require tools or brushes is ideal for on-the-go.

Image - left: Instructions for using the "self-sharpening" Always On Point eyeliner. My nail polish is Avon Nailwear Pro+ in Cosmic Blue (click here for my review of two other Nailwear Pro+ shades).

Image - right: This "self-sharpening" liner makes applying your desired style easier. I always opt for the winged look.

Of course, a sharp eyeliner is essential for precise application. This product's "Always On Point" tip makes applying your desired eyeliner style quicker and easier. When I wear eyeliner I always opt for the winged look (see photo - right). It can also be blended and smudged easily to create different effects without looking messy, although I advise using a smudging tool to do this as the water-resistant formula is difficult to get off your fingers! Avon sell a dual-ended eyeshadow brush and smudger which I own and use successfully, and I also have a good quality smudger from Bobbi Brown. Sadly, I don't have any photos of this product when it's been smudged and blended, but I'll take some snaps and add them to this blog when I get a chance!

The soft, creamy consistency doesn't pull or drag the delicate skin around the eye area. The colour glides on easily and seems to "melt" onto the skin - there's no need for much more than the lightest pressure! It sits comfortably on the skin all day, and it doesn't feel thick or heavy. I also found that it didn't upset my easily-irritated waterlines.

My favorite thing thing about this product has got to be it's incredible staying-power. I applied my make up first thing in the morning and removed it about 12 hours later, and the colour stayed true and showed no signs of wear all day! The gorgeous heavily-pigmented black hue was just as strong at the end of the day as when it was freshly applied - impressive! There wasn't a transfer line or crease mark in sight. I felt confident that my liner was staying-put without showing signs of wear or losing it's boldness, which meant I didn't need to check my compact mirror every five minutes! It also applies really well to the waterline, a hurdle which many liners fall at, however it doesn't last as long as it does on the skin, so a few top-ups throughout the day may be required. All this staying-power, yet it's still easy to remove with make up remover or facial cleansing wipes (you'll find it difficult to remove with water alone as the waxy formula is water resistant!). I'm sure this product will be a make up miracle for a lot of you busy girls who are always on the go!

I'm glad that I had the opportunity to try this product and share my thoughts and results with you, otherwise I'd probably have dismissed it and stuck to the Glimmerstick range! It's a great all-rounder, and the "Always On Point" sharpener-lid is a brilliant bonus, but it's that impressive staying-power that wowed me the most. With Christmas just around the corner, a product with wear this good would be ideal for festive gatherings that continue all day and all night, and it would be great to slip in your clutch! Or what about buying it as a little stocking filler? Thanks, Avon!

Click here to purchase Avon Always On Point Eyeliner from avonshop.co.uk.

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Image - left: In this photo I'm wearing Avon Always On Point Eyeliner in "Black". My nail polish is Avon Nailwear Pro+ in "Cosmic Blue". My blouse is from H&M. My hand tattoo is my partner's initial.
A full list of make up products used in this photo and an image of the products themselves can be found below.

Image - right: All the make up products I have used in the photo of myself above. Click the links to read my reviews! Product list:
- No7 Airbrush Away Primer.
- Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation in "Light Porcelain 101".
- Natural Collection Cover-Up Cream in "Fair".
- Avon Ideal Flawless Loose Powder in "Light Medium".
- Rimmel Wake Me Up Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch in "002 Radiant Rose".
- Avon True Colour 8-in-1 Eyeshadow Palette in "The Nudes".
- Avon Always On Point Eyeliner in "Black".
- No7 Extravagant Lashes Mascara in "Black".
- Avon Glimmerstick Brow Definer in "Blonde".
- Avon Colour Style Lipstick in "Russett Dream".
- Lipcote.
- Bobbi Brown travel brushes.

Friday, 25 October 2013

Avon SuperExtend & SuperExtend Extreme Mascaras; review + photos

Today I'm reviewing 2 of my all-time favorite mascaras; Avon SuperExtend Mascara and Avon SuperExtend Extreme Mascara, both in "Black". As always, I've included photos of the results so you can see it for yourself, and I've added a photo of the 2 brushes so you can see the difference between the original product and the jazzed-up "Extreme" version (click photos to enlarge).

Image - right: Avon SuperExtend Mascara and Avon SuperExtend Extreme Mascara are 2 of my favorite lash-lengthening products.

First of all, let me tell you why I opt for mascaras with a lash-lengthening formula. I'm pleased with my lashes - they're thick, healthy and dense - but their short/medium length lets them down a little. I love the way that long, lifted lashes make the eyes appear more open. So, I always curl my lashes with eyelash curlers for lift, and I add a lengthening mascara for length. Sometimes I apply a volumising mascara as a "base coat" for extra drama, but I haven't done that in the photos for this review, as I just want to show the results of the Avon SuperExtend mascaras. I used to wear false lashes pretty much all the time, but I got fed up of the nightmare of removing the eyelash glue every night!

When Avon sent me these mascaras I couldn't wait to try them out. They're now among my "everyday mascaras" - I'm actually almost out of SuperExtend Extreme, you might be able to see it's looking a little dry from the mascara wand photos (see end of blog)!

So, without further ado, let's move on to the results. :)

Avon SuperExtend Mascara - Black: This is the original SuperExtend Mascara. It's only available in "Black" - if you want more shades, opt for SuperExtend Extreme Mascara (below), which comes in "Brown/Black" and "Navy", too. As you can see from the photos, one coat adds some length, but for top results it's best to apply two coats (see photos - below). The formula is packed with lash-lengthening fibers that interlock with every sweep, making lashes appear up to 55%* longer. The slim wand has is made up of plastic bristles that taper to a point - this allows helps to coat the lashes with the right amount of product, and makes it easier to apply to the corner and bottom lashes (see "mascara wand" photo - below). It makes the lashes appear longer, gives a touch more volume, and has a clump-free result.

*Clinical Study, 21 people.

Click here to purchase Avon SuperExtend Mascara from avonshop.co.uk.

Images - below: My lashes after one coat (left image) and two coats (right image) of Avon SuperExtend Mascara in "Black".

Avon SuperExtend Extreme Mascara - Black: This is a newer, updated version of the original SuperExtend Mascara. It's available in three shades ("Black", "Brown/Black", and "Navy"), and, as usual, I have it in "Black"! I'm very impressed with the result that just one coat gives, but I like to wear two coats for even more length and volume. It's long-wearing and flake-proof, so there's no need to worry about topping it up over the day. The thick "lash-lifting brush" is made up of dense plastic bristles that coat each lash with the perfect amount of product, and gives a separated and clump-free finish (see "mascara wand" photo - below). It makes lashes appear lengthened and voluminous, so it's a great all-rounder!

Click here to purchase Avon SuperExtend Extreme Mascara from avonshop.co.uk.

Image - below: My lashes after one coat (left image) and two coats (right image) of Avon SuperExtend Extreme Mascara in "Black".

Image - below: The "mascara wand" photo.

This image shows the the differences between the packaging, and, more importantly, the mascara wands.

Avon SuperExtrend Mascara wand (left): The slim wand has is made up of plastic bristles that taper to a point - this allows helps to coat the lashes with the right amount of product, and makes it easier to apply to the corner and bottom lashes.

Avon SuperExtend Extreme Mascara wand (right): The thick "lash-lifting brush" is made up of dense plastic bristles that coat each lash with the perfect amount of product, and gives a separated and clump-free finish.

So, if you're looking for a product to add dramatic length to your lashes, these mascaras are definitely worth a try! They're both Avon products that I could not live without. I'm one of the huge number of people who have given these mascaras great ratings, and I'm sure you will be, too!

Click here to purchase Avon SuperExtend Mascara from avonshop.co.uk.

Click here to purchase Avon SuperExtend Extreme Mascara from avonshop.co.uk.

Saturday, 20 July 2013

Barry M Lash Modelling Extra Black Mascara - review + photos

I haven't yet reviewed any Barry M products, so I thought it was high time I shared my thoughts on the fabulous Lash Modelling Extra Black Mascara!!!

First off, it has comes in attractive "almost-monochrome" packaging with a pretty vintage-inspired scallop-style pattern around the bottom. Very chic. ;)

...I've just noticed it looks entirely monochrome as I've made the photo black & white - my bad. The word "Lash" is written in purple in reality. Comprendeo? Wicked. Let's move on...

Barry M say this mascara "defines and separates the lashes", and I agree! The plastic "comb" applicator has short bristles at the tip and longer ones at the base to coat each lash with the perfect amount of product, giving an even, clump-free result. Barry M do not say that this product will lengthen your lashes, but it defiantly added length to mine. One coat gives a good result, but two coats looks great! I like to wear two coats for extra volume and double the drama (see photo). I correct any mess with a cotton bud and my Simple Kind To Eyes Eye Make-Up Remover (click to view on the Simple website).

The only complaint I have is this: Over the course of my looong days, the volume that the mascara gives when first applied seems to deplete a little. If you try to apply more product onto your lashes it seems to flake quite easily. I believe this flaking is largely due to the plastic brush - their lash-separating quality and clump-free result is fantastic, but mascara seems to flake more easily when layered with these now commonly-used rubber applicators. Anyway, I still love this product!

This mascara is not waterproof - avoid beaches, rain, and tears.

I'm one of the countless fans of Barry M's quirky, colourful, exciting products and tiny price tags! You definitely get a lot of bang for your buck, and this product is no exception.

Barry M Lash Modelling Extra Black Mascara is available from the Barry M website: http://www.barrym.com/

Other useful links:
Barry M @ Boots.com: http://www.boots.com/en/Barry-M/
Barry M @ Superdrug.com: http://www.superdrug.com/make-up/icat/makeup?perpage=20&q=*&brand=Barry+M

Tuesday. xo

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Below: Here's one of me with my old hair cut and slightly-summery make up! ♥

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Sunday, 30 December 2012

3x Avon SuperShock products; Gel eyeliner, pencil eyeliner, mascara; reviews + photos

There are quite a lot of products in Avon's SuperShock range, and I have three of them; SuperShock Eyeliner in "Blackened Metal", SuperShock Gel Eyeliner Pencil in "Black", and SuperShock Mascara in "Black" in the limited edition packaging. So I thought I'd give them all a review in one blog.

First I want to share my thoughts on my favorite product of the three, my SuperShock Eyeliner in "Blackened Metal". I'd heard good things about it from friends, and I can see why! Its a gel eyeliner which comes in a little glass pot, and is currently available in three metallic shades; "Blackened Metal" is a very dark grey/black packed with silver shimmer (see my "swatch photo" below), "Shimmering Sapphire" is cobalt blue with light blue sparkles, and "Flashy Brown" is a metallic shade medium-dark brown/bronze.

I went for "Blackened Metal" as I'm not a fan of bright eye make up on myself. I wish this product was available in matte black - I can't fault this shade at all, but it would be nice to have it in plain black, too. Anyway, I really love how build-able this shade is. When first applied it's fairly light and translucent, but when you layer it up it becomes a gorgeous dramatic dark grey / "almost black", packed full of sparkling silver shimmer, I love it!
I can't explain how good the wear is; I work 18 hour days, and it looks just as stunning at the start of my day as it does at the end... it doesn't even need any touch ups! It's also smudge-proof and crease-proof. The formula is silky-smooth, but it does feel quite greasy on your hands and it's a pain to get off your skin and brushes with water alone (so try not to make a mess with it!).
Obviously you'll need an eyeliner brush to apply this product. A brush isn't supplied, but Avon do sell one separately for £4.00. My assistant's sister uses Avon's eyeliner brush and tells me it's good, but I use my MAC 263 Small Angle Brush which is available for £16.00 from the MAC website.
Avon SuperShock Eyeliner is available from your Avon representative for £6.00.

Now it's time to discuss the eyeliner pencil, Avon SuperShock Gel Eyeliner Pencil in "Black".
Although I do like this product, I personally don't think it's as good as the SuperShock Eyeliner. If they made the SuperShock Eyeliner in this deep matte black I'd buy it in a shot!
On your skin this liner lasts all day, the wear is fantasic. Again, it's completely smudge-proof and crease-proof. However, on your waterline this product just doesn't work for me; it fades and begins to run very quickly, and literally within minutes I have no liner left on the corners of my waterline at all which is disappointing. Again, this product is silky-smooth but quite greasy; you need to be careful not to make a mess with it as it's almost impossible to remove with water alone, in fact it's even more difficult to remove than the SuperShock Eyeliner due to the dark shade. The pencil is very soft which makes the application smooth and drag-free, but it also means it wears down fairly quickly so you'll need to sharpen it quite a lot.
Avon SuperShock Gel Pencil Eyeliner is available from your local Avon representative for £6.00.

Lastly, my Avon SuperShock Mascara in "Black". They only sell this product in black, but that's no problem for me. They also sell a SuperShock Max version which I'd like to get my hands on! I bought it a couple of months ago in the limited edition packaging; it's metallic red with gold writing and stars and really is quite pretty, now and then they sell it online and in the brochure for a limited period.
This is a volume boosting mascara, and it really does work. I have fairly short lashes and they're quite thick anyway, so I usually go for a lengthening product, but I'd heard great things about this one so I had to give it a go. It thickens my lashes really well! And it coats my lashes for root to tip which gives me a nice dark lash line without eyeliner. It doesn't clump which is always a winner. It also dries very quickly - my "everyday mascara" was Maybelline Great Lash for about 2 years as it was an all-round beauty bar the fact that it took too long to dry which could lead to it getting messy, but Avon SuperShock (and my No7 Extreme Length Mascara) have now replaced it! The photos show the thickness and length of my lashes after using Avon SuperShock Mascara.
Avon SuperShock Mascara is available from your Avon representative for £8.50.

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Image - below: The photo below shows all three products together; SuperShock Eyeliner on my upper lid, SuperShock Gel Eyeliner Pencil on my waterline, and SuperShock Mascara on my lashes.

Saturday, 8 December 2012

Trying my hand at "Ombre Lips" using eyeliner!!!

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(Yes, I do have my teeth whitened...)

I've always though Ombre lips look really artsy. I've never been much good at them, but I saw a way of doing them on the internet somewhere the other day which used eyeliner and lipstick, so I gave it a try. Here's how you do it...

1. Cover your lip area lightly with concealer or foundation (I don't actually know the benefit of this, but I did it anyway. It's probably just for "staying power". I used foundation).
2. Line your lips with a black eyeliner pencil. The line needs to be fairly thick. I used Avon Colour Trend Double-Ended Kajalstick in "Pitch Black" ("Silver Star and Pitch Black").3. Smudge the liner slightly inwards towards the center of your lips.
4. Apply lipstick all over your lips, using less over the liner and more in the center of your lips. Darker opaque colours work best. I used Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in "Red 2000".

- I'll take this opportunity to say that I really like all of the Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick shades, I have loads of them, but "Red 2000" is so gorgeous. I am mad for red lipsticks, especially matte shades, and this one is a winner. It's a gorgeous classic block colour, but probably not for those who are shy of bold lipsticks! The consistency is great, too; it's really moisturising, but not so much that it gets messy. It's got great staying power, too (so try not to smudge it!).
I'll have to do a review of all my red lipsticks one day. It will defiantly be a long one, I've got so many... I love them!

- The Avon Colour Trend Double-Ended Kajalstick is great, too. It's a new product and there are 3 shades, but I only have "Silver Star and Pitch Black". The other 2 colours look very bright, and I prefer neutral colors for my eyes. I only used the "Pitch Black" end for my Ombre lips, obviously! Application is easy; it doesn't drag and it stays on well, and it's soft enough to smudge if you want to. I do prefer Avon Glimmerstick eyeliners (which I'm dying to review), but this is a lovely product, especially for the tiny price tag.

So, Ombre lips. I've done them before, but this is the first time I've used eyeliner, and now that I have I'm excited about trying out some other lipstick/eyeliner combos. I think the combination of black and a bold matte red is stunning, and I have to use it in one of my upcoming photo shoots! Defiantly not an everyday look though, not with the black liner. Give it a try!

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Image - below. I had no eye make up on, that's why I'm covering my eyes! The pink varnish is Barbara Daly Make-Up in "Liquid Lane" (I've already got a review for it lined up!).

Tuesday T. Bryan

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

NEW Avon Always On Point Eyeliner; Black; Review + photos! Unique "self-sharpening" liner is ready when you are...

Friday, 25 October 2013

Avon SuperExtend & SuperExtend Extreme Mascaras; review + photos

Saturday, 20 July 2013

Barry M Lash Modelling Extra Black Mascara - review + photos

Sunday, 30 December 2012

3x Avon SuperShock products; Gel eyeliner, pencil eyeliner, mascara; reviews + photos

Saturday, 8 December 2012

Trying my hand at "Ombre Lips" using eyeliner!!!

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