Younique: Best-selling US cosmetics brand lands in the UK!

  

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Hearing that a new cosmetic is set to launch always gets me a bit excited, so when I was contacted by Younique and informed that the company was set to bring their popular beauty brand in the UK in Autumn 2014, I couldn't wait to find out more!

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  If you're in the UK, Younique will probably be new to you, so let me give you some background information. The brand was founded back in 2012 by brother-and-sister team, Derek Maxfield and Melanie Huscroft. Their products contain only the bare essential ingredients and are packed with as much natural goodness as possible, resulting in a wide range of high-quality cosmetics that are suitable for almost all skin types. The Younique collection includes make up, primers, cleansers, skincare and anti-aging, application tools and brushes, and a selections of sets and collection kits. The entire collection is available online via the Younique website, but they also sell through their Younique Presenters - women who sell the range whenever and wherever they please. To find out more about becoming a Presented you can visit the website. Online you can also find easy-to-follow tutorials to looks you can achieve using the products on offer.
   I was sent a selection of the versatile range from a lovely member of the Younique team in the States, Kimberly (thank you, Kimberly, for introducing me to this wonderful brand!). I didn't hesitate to get testing my beauty treats, and I'd like to share some of them with you, including their best-selling Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes mascara. To shop with Kimberly or sign up as a presenter, visit this link: www.youniqueproducts.com/KimberlyPenning.

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   Younique's Illuminate cleansers are a huge hit. There are two types available that have you're skin type covered! Illumniate Clear is an updated, refined version of their hugely popular discontinued Awake Cleanser. It's formulated to help combat imperfections and keep skin clear, and contains skin-loving Aloe Vera as well as Liquorice Root and Garden Chrysanthemum. It's perfect for oily and combination skin. Illuminate Clean is a new cleanser with a mild formula, perfect for normal, dry, and sensitive skin. It contains gentle ingredients such as Superleaf Extracts, Horse Chestnut, and Ginko Biloba, and yet it's still powerful enough to help keep your skin clear and healthy. Why not finish your cleansing routine with a touch of Younique Brilliant Daily Moisturizing Gel? This great all-rounder hydrates, tones, and energises the skin leaving it looking healthy and glowing (plus, it looks pretty cool, too!).

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   Now, let's talk make up. If you're a fan of mineral make up, you've come to the right place! I'm a huge fan of mineral products, and so is the Younique team. There are a wide range of cosmetics available to complete every part of your make up routine, as well as a selection of high-quality brushes and application tools.

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   It's best to use a primer to just before you apply your make up, such as Younique Moodstruck Glorious Face & Eye Primer. Primers help to even your skin tone and reduce the appearance of imperfections and pores and softens the skin, allowing for a smooth, even "canvas" to apply your make up to. It also helps your make up last longer and prevents unwanted smudging, fading, and creasing.

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   Younique produce three types of foundation; Touch Cream Foundation, BB Flawless Complexion Enhancer, and Touch Pressed Powder Foundation. They also produce a loose powder concealer, Moodstruck Minerals Concealer. All of these products will help you ace your base by disguising imperfections, reducing shine, and evening the skin tone, and all are available in a huge range of shades suitable for any skin tone. I tried out two shades of the BB Flawless Complexion Enhancer, Bisque and Honey. My skin is very very fair, and I found that Younique's second-to-lightest shade, Bisque, suited me well (although I would probably opt for their lightest shade, Cream, next time). However, in the summer I need something to match my tan, and medium-shade Honey (one shade darker than Bisque) matched my bronzed skin really well! The light formula covers imperfections well and evens the complexion nicely without feeling heavy or looking unnatural and provides instant hydration, making it a perfect choice for all

seasons (especially the summer!). It's long-lasting, and skin feels moisturised and velvety-soft to the touch after application. This product gave medium-coverage and a semi-matte finish to my combination skin.

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   Now, my face doesn't feel complete without at least a touch of blusher (but I usually use blush, bronzer, and highlighter, too!). Younique Moodstruck Minerals Blusher is a loose powder that's easy to build up and blend. It's available in five versatile shades to suit any skin tone. Why not mix them up to make your own shade? Or add a touch of shimmer to it for an illuminated finish?

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   Let's talk eye make up! Younique sell everything you'll need to make-over your eyes, and their best-seller is the unrivaled, unsurpassed Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes. This stuff has had incredible reviews, and I've got nothing but praise for it, too! Whether you use mascara, false lashes, or both, this pioneering product will give your lashes a new lease of life. Using a simple three-stage process, anyone can achieve dramatic, eye-catching lashes with this two-piece kit. Simply apply the Transplanting Gel to lashes (with or without mascara as a base), then apply the Natural Fibers to add length, colour, and volume, then apply another coat of Transplanting Gel to seal the fibers in place. This easy process can be repeated until you're happy with your look! The result is a more natural appearance that false lashes, and a more lightweight feel than mascara. I usually wear two, or even three coats of mascara with false lashes in the outer corners of my upper lids, but with this product there was no need for either! Using mascara under the Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes adds more impact and drama to the end result, but it's not a necessity. If you do use mascara first, personally I'd advise opting for a defining, lash-separating product as it helps to prevent clumping, and I would avoid a volumising product as it can feel a little heavy when the Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes are added. The stylish, quilted-effect, protective case makes keeps your Fiber Lash kit safe and looking pretty, and it would make a great gift idea for beauty-lovers!

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    Younique Moodstruck Minerals Pigment Powder eyeshadows are yet another one of Younique's glorious loose-powders products. These build-able, blend-able, highly-pigmented products are currently available in 32 shades - 16 shimmer and 16 matte - and new shades are regularly formulated and added to the online shop. These silky powder pigments blend together superbly and can be used to create endless combinations and looks, but if you're stuck for ideas you can head over to Younique's website anytime to browse through looks and watch tutorials! Not only do these products provide high-impact eye colour for the lids, but they can also be used to shape, fill and define brows, and to line and emphasize the eyes. For a more dramatic finish,you can use the product wet by mixing your chosen pigment with a little Younique Refreshed Pure & Natural Rosewater (ideally on the back of your hand or in the pigment's lid), then applying with an angled brush such as the sharp liner end of the double-ended Younique Liner/Shader Brush.

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   If you prefer to line your eyes in the more traditional fashion then Younique have got you covered. Their Moodstuck Precision Pencil Eye Liner is currently available in ten sublime shades including everything from your essential black to pure white, and from subtle brown to glistening gold!

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   Let's talk lips. Lining your lips before filling in with colour has multiple benefits. Firstly, outlining the edge of the lips gives definition and acts as a guideline to help you apply your colour neatly. Liner also helps prevent lip colour from bleeding over the lip's edge making for a crisper, tidier finish. Liner can also transform the end result of your lip make up, for example, filling your lips with liner before applying your final lip colour will it will help to hold your lip colour in place and can effect how the shade would look alone. Also, using a darker shade of liner to line and fill certain areas of the lips than your chosen lip colour you can achieve a dramatic ombre effect. Younique Moodstruck Precision Pencil Lip Liner is available in five shades, from bright pink to deep plum and vibrant violet, and from classic red to nude brown.

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   To fill the lips with rich, glossy colour, Younique's pretty, perfectly-pigmented Lucrative Lip Gloss collection includes ten shades of high-shine lip shades to colour and nourish the lips. Whether you love neutral nudes, sexy shimmers, retro reds or hot pinks, your bound to find a shade you love in this range. The clear shade can be used to add a subtle touch of shine to naked lips, or over lipstick to give a glossy finish. The moisturising formula hydrates lips and keeps them kiss-ably soft, and the long-lasting colour provides and eye-catching look. There is even a mirror on the packaging to allow for easy top-ups on the go! I'm in love with the shade "Ladylike", and I can't wait to get my hands on "Lethal" and "Luscious"!

   To shop Younique and see the full product range, or to find out more about the brand and it's UK launch, visit the website and www.youniqueproducts.com. You can also find Younique on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Youtube, and Pinterest by using the contact links below.

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KimberlyPenning

You can also shop for Younique products directly though the lovely presenter who sent me my goodies, Kimberly. Visit her website to shop, browse, and sign up as a Younique presenter: www.youniqueproducts.com/KimberlyPenning
You can also shop with Kimberly via this link: www.lashesforboobies.com. She donates 10% of sales to The National Breast Cancer Foundation, so if you shop with her you'll be doing good, feeling good, and looking good! Follow Kimberly on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/Lashesfordayz.

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☆NEW Avon LUXE COUTURE Créme Lipstick; 3 shades; review + photos☆

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I'm simultaneously writing this review and on hold to a mobile network company. I was going to name and shame them, but the fact that I'm calling to tell them I want to leave their network should be enough - at least I'll never have to phone them again!
[2 minutes later...] Finally! I'm off hold and the the call is done. Now I can focus on my writing.

Today's review is about a product from Avon's new make up range, the LUXE collection. Their "exclusive premium" range is out in time for Christmas, and it's a perfect way to treat yourself and your loved ones without breaking the bank!

The new range includes a ladies perfume, a jewelry roll, 10 shades of lipstick, 6 eyeshadow palettes, 2 liquid eyeliner shades, 2 mascara shades, 8 shades of lip gloss, a shimmer powder compact, and 5 shades of liquid foundation.

Today I will be reviewing Avon Luxe Couture Créme Lipstick in three shades; High Style Coral, Designer Red, and Stiletto Red.

"Silk-infused formula with pearlescent colour."

- Avon.

The first thing I noticed about these lipsticks is the glamorous golden packaging. It's gorgeous! All of the Luxe range products are presented in eye-catching, golden chrome-effect packaging. It's really stylish and makes the products appear much more high-end and expensive than they really are. They really do look like designer products! They look like accessories as opposed to just make up. It's very sleek and sophisticated (see image - top right).

Now, let's discuss the lipsticks themselves. The formula is divine! Avon say these lipsticks make the lips feel more voluptuous and as soft as silk, and they certainly live up to the claim! My lips felt deeply moisturised and nourished, both during and after wear. Some moisturising lipsticks don't have very good wear, they often don't stay in place very long and require re-applying regularly, however that is not the case with these lipsticks. I had to top up the colour every few hours and after eating, but otherwise the soft hue lasted for hours! Very impressive. So far, so good!

I chose these three shades because I thought "High Style Coral" looked irresistible in the brochure, and I picked the two red shades because I'm a sucker for red lips!

All the shades have a slightly sheer finish, but the colour can be layered to make the hue more intense.

"High Style Coral."
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☆High Style Coral: (images - right and end of blog) As I said previously, I had high expectations after spotting this shade in the brochure photos. Many times I've found that shades don't look as good in reality as they do in a brands' advertising images, and sometimes they look like a different shade altogether, however this shade didn't disappoint. It's a soft, sun-kissed, caramel shade that gives the lips a flattering pearly sheen.

"Designer Red."
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☆Designer Red: (Image - right) This bright, orange-toned red is a classic shade for the lips. It looks best paired with simple eye make up and pale, flawless skin. With the winter weather and the Christmas party season approaching, this shade is an ideal buy!

"Stiletto Red."
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☆Stiletto Red: (Image - below-right) This red is a more delicate than "Designer Red", but it's not at all subtle! For me, this shade worked perfectly with medium-dark neutral eye shadow and a rosey blusher. Again, this shade is great for Autumn/Winter make up.

Now, let's talk dollar. This range is a little more expensive than most Avon cosmetics. Everything released from the range so far will cost you between £6 and £16 at the normal prices, and these lipsticks will set you back £9.50 each. If you snap them up for the introductory prices they'll be a little cheaper, though.

So, with Christmas just around the corner, why not treat yourself or your loved ones to a little something special from Avon's new luxurious range?

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Image - below: Here I am wearing Avon Luxe Couture Créme Lipstick in "High Style Coral". My blouse is from New Look. My gold chain was a gift. Excuse the forehead wrinkles, I don't know why I'm pulling such a stupid face.

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Avon SuperExtend & SuperExtend Extreme Mascaras; review + photos

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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".

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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".

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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.

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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.

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☆It's my birthday!☆ NEW Avon Colour Trend; Glitter Glam Shimmery Pressed Powder; Review + Photos

☆First of all, it's my birthday today!☆ So, Happy Birthday to me, and thanks you to everyone who has sent me birthday messages and presents. :)
It's 01:58am here in England. I thought I'd get my work done now so I can enjoy my day properly tomorrow. :)

Today I'm reviewing another new product from Avon that hasn't yet been released in the UK, so you can get all the information you need before you decide to make the purchase! The product is Avon Colour Trend Glitter Glam Shimmery Pressed Powder.

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Please note; the photos really don't do this product justice. I always find it hard to show highlighting products without over-loading the face with make up (which looks and feels awful) or using a camera flash (which doesn't give an image of what the product looks like in normal lighting).

It's a pressed powder with a subtle shimmery finish that can be used to highlight or to give an all-over glow to the face and body. It's a perfect beauty bargain for the party season; Christmas is coming up fast! It comes in a colourful compact complete with an application sponge, although I found application much easier and more effective with a powder brush.

Let's talk about the product in more detail. The pressed powder itself is almost translucent, it has just a slight tinge of gold to it which gives the skin a beautiful healthy glow, so it would be great for use as a subtle bronzer, too. The powder is infused with fine, light-reflecting, shimmering gold particles. When applied to the skin it gives a healthy, luminous, pearly glow. The result suits all ages and skin tones, and it gives just the right amount of subtle shimmer to add extra glamour to any outfit. It really is a great all-rounder!

The formula of this product is fabulous. It makes the skin feel feather soft, and the powder eliminates any

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shine. A little goes a long way and the product is build-able, so start off by applying a little and build it up to achieve the desired effect.

Image - right: I tried to use a close-up photo to show the effect that a touch of this product can achieve, but it really doesn't do it justice! Scroll to the end of this review to see a photo of my whole look finished with the Shimmery Pressed Powder.

There are a few ways you can use this product. If you want to use it as a highlighter, apply it to the forehead / cheeks / nose / chin etc (anywhere the sun would naturally hit your face) - I found this easiest with a small blusher brush for precise application. Or, for a more dramatic yet not over-the-top effect, you could apply it all over the face. I love the glowing result this gives the skin; it's a great way to finish your make up. You can use it on the body, too, for some subtle party glamour. I think it looks best applied to the top of the shoulders, the collar bones, and just a little on your breasts - it's a great way to highlight your assets! ;)

Personally, I think there's nothing worse than people over-loading on super-glittery make up and body glitter, a look that seems to be popular for the Christmas Party Season. Please, ladies, don't make yourselves look like disco balls and leave the tinsel for the trees! A product like this gives a much more sophisticated result - you can don the shimmer for the party season and still look fabulous! Plus, this stuff is much more versatile, so you don't need to reserve it just for nights out and Christmas. It's a beauty bargain that you can't afford to miss!

Avon Colour Trend Glitter Glam Shimmery Pressed Powder will be available in the UK from Avon brochure 17. Click here to view the Colour Trend range on avonshop.co.uk.

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Image - below: My radiant glow is the result of Avon Colour Trend Shimmery Pressed Powder. Shame I couldn't get the Party Season sparkles to show up in the photo! I'm wearing different eye make up to what I'd usually wear, certainly not a look I'll be rocking for my birthday! Didn't feel comfortable in it at all, so removed it as soon as I'd finished the photos for this review.

Maybelline SuperStay 10H Tint Gloss; "Forever Coral"; review + photos

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Today I'm reviewing a product that has been on the market for a while, but it's still one of my all time favorite lip colours. I haven't found a product that quite matches it's brilliant qualities, and the shade I'm using is hard to beat, too! I'm talking about the epic Super Stay 10H Tint Gloss from Maybelline New York. The product name has now been updated to SuperStay 10 HR Stain Gloss. The shade I'm reviewing is "Forever Coral" - a classic bright red.

Image - about-right: As you can see from the photo, my Maybelline Tint Gloss has seen a lot of life! The packaging may look a little worse for ware, but the product is just as good as the day I bought it.

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It's a moisture rich lip gloss with the staying power of a tint. It has all the pros of both a gloss and a tint, without all the negatives, e.g. it doesn't fade like a gloss does, and it doesn't dry out your lips like some tints do. Put simply, this stuff gives you the best of both worlds and them some!

Image - right: This product is build-able. One coat gives a vibrant "flush" of colour.

As the name suggests, it gives long-lasting colour. The vibrant shade doesn't fade and it hydrates all day, so there's no need to continuously re-apply. It's a great go-to product for situations when you need your lip make up to last - I love to wear it when I'm going out to eat! The colour stays true without feathering, transferring, or losing it's sexy, glossy shine. It really lives up to it's name!

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Image - right: This product is build-able. I like to wear two coats for a vibrant opaque finish - perfect for glossy evening glamour!

It doesn't give a "wet look" shine like some glosses do, which is a bonus for me, as I find "wet look" glosses quite unattractive. Instead, it has a silky, sultry finish, which looks very sophisticated. The shine doesn't fade, so there's no need for constant re-application. The colour is build-able, too. One coat gives the lips a bright "flush" of colour (image - above-right), but I like to wear two coats for a vibrant opaque finish (image - right) - perfect for glossy evening glamour!

It's ultra-hydrating formula makes it ideal for all year round - it prevents your lips from drying out in hot weather, and protects your lips from the harsh winter breeze (the time when my lips usually suffer from dryness). As previously mentioned, the hydration lasts for hours, so your lips look and feel soft, healthy and kissable all day. It also has a delicious tropical scent! The formula is non-sticky and lightweight, so it doesn't feel heavy, unpleasant, or uncomfortable.

Application is simple and mess-free with the "tear drop" shaped wand which comes to a point so you can get an even result on your cupid's bow and lip corners as well as the larger areas of the lips, allowing the perfect application. The applicator holds just the right amount of product, and it's angled to make applying it easier still.

I honestly can't fault this product. There are definitely more shades on my wish-list - I have to have "Endless Ruby"! Nice one, Maybelline!

Click here to view Maybelline SuperStay 10HR Stain Gloss on the Maybelline New York website.
Click here to purchase Maybelline SuperStay 10H Tint Gloss from the Boots website.

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Image - below: A recent one of myself. Showing my love for birds with my top. Epic seaside themed decor and retro wallpaper.

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NEW Avon Colour Attract Magnetic Nail Enamel - review + photos

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Time for another beauty review! I want to chat to you about a new nail product, Avon Colour Attract Magnetic Nail Enamel, which will be available in the UK from brochure 16.

Magnetic nail polish has been available for some time now, and Avon have decided to release their own. I enjoy using Avon's nail products and I always get excited when they release something new, so this was a must-try for me. There are currently 8 shades and 4 wands to choose from, but I'm sure Avon will release more if these are a hit! Most magnetic nail polishes have the magnet attached to the top of the lid, but Avon sell their polish and magnetic "wands" separately, so you can mix and match the designs and colours - Avon have done the maths for you; add up the combinations you get "32 ways to wow"!

All of the shades are gorgeous. I bought 2; "Rose Reflect" (perfect for this season's Autumn nails) and "Magnetic Metal". I also bought 2 wands, "Chevron" and "Wave". In retrospect I should have bought more shades - "Gold Rush" and "Lavender Lure" are defiantly on my to-buy list (I want all of them, actually)!

Image - below-right: Rose Reflect with Chevron magnetic wand and Magnetic Metal with Wave magnetic wand.
Image - below-left: Rose Reflect and Magnetic Metal without using magnetic wands.

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These polishes and magnetic wands are dead easy to use, but instructions are included anyway! Here's what you do;

• Simply apply 2 coats of your chosen Colour Attract shade over a dry base coat.
• While the nails are still wet, position the magnet over the nail for approximately 20 seconds - don't worry about moving the magnet accidentally and spoiling the design, the wand "rest" helps keep the magnet in place!
• When dry, finish with a top coat to seal in your manicure. Voila!!!

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I'm really pleased with the results I achieved. The magnetic patterns are fun yet sophisticated, and they really do give a salon-style finish. Of course, you don't have to use the magnetic wands at all, you can wear the colours as they come without the magnetic designs and they still look fantastic, but when you use the wand it pulls the magnetic glittery particles together to create a stunning designs as well as striking contrast and high definition. The result: a professional-looking manicure without the salon price tag!!!

Avon's nail shades stay chip-free for up to 10 days, but you can use Avon Gel Strength Base Coat (click here to read my review) underneath the polish to prolong your nail colour further - I seriously can't praise the stuff enough!!!

When dry, finish your nails with a high-gloss top coat to seal in your manicure for longer and add extra impact. Avon Colour Attract polishes are super-fast drying - another bonus! These shimmering shades are packed with eye-catching glitter, but, unlike most glitter polishes, they're really easy to remove. :)

My conclusion: These polishes and magnets give you an on-trend, professional-looking manicure at home in minutes. Plus they're dirt cheap, dead simple and super-quick to use, and if you get them quick you'll be able to bag them for the introductory price of £3!!! I love them! What more can I say?

Avon Colour Attract Magnetic Nail Enamel and Magnetic Nail Enamel Wands will be available in the UK from Avon Brochure 16. Click here to view nail products on avonshop.co.uk.

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By Tuesday T. Bryan.

Image - below: My nails painted with Avon Colour Attract Magnetic Nail Enamel in "Rose Reflect" / Effect achieved using "Wave" Magnetic Wand.

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Image - below: Usually I'd have a photo of myself here, but instead I'd like to share a photo of my beautiful new Indian Ringneck Parakeet, Alife! He's soon to be a great talker!♥

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