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Friday, 8 November 2013

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

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?

Click here to purchase Avon Luxe Couture Créme Lipstick from avonshop.co.uk.

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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.

Saturday, 19 October 2013

❄No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in 3 new winter shades + No7 "Perfect Lips Kit"; review + photos❄

Today's beauty review features 3 gorgeous new cool Winter nail shades from No7, plus some comments on the free gift I received, the No7 Perfect Lips Kit: click here to view the No7 offer on the Boots website!

❄I must warn you in advance; I may have gone a little overboard with the "snowflake symbols"...❄

I've always been a huge lover of No7 beauty products. It's brilliant quality. I find the results rival (and often beat) those of designer brands, without the expensive price tag! I was drawn to these beautiful new nail colours at my local No7 counter, and the free gift offer was impossible for me to refuse! So I bagged myself 3 nail polishes and was delighted with my free Perfect Lips Kit.

Let's discuss the nail colours first. I chose 3 light shades; Metallic Lilac, Winter Tale, and In The Stars. Dark, seductive shades are always a winter winner, but the lighter, icy shades shades I bought are sure to go down a storm, too! They're shades are great if you want to go against the flow while still looking fantastic. Shades like these are also ideal if you're not one for bold colours.

❄Image - right: These 3 cool new shades from No7 are sure to turn heads this winter.
Shade names (L-R); Metallic Lilac / Winter Tale / In The Stars.

As the name states, No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour is from the Stay Perfect range, which is formulated to deliver long lasting results. If you've read my previous No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour review (click here to view), you'll know I'm a huge fan of these polishes. They really do "stay perfect"! I always find myself removing the polish to change my manicure before any obvious signs of wear appear. Below you will see photos of Metallic Lilac when first applied, and again after 5 days of wear - it looks almost as good as the day it was applied! Click on the images to enlarge them.

❄Image - below-left: I took this photo straight after applying 2 coats of Metallic Lilac to my nails. I love the show-stopping metallic sheen!
❄Image - below-right: My nails in Metallic Lilac after 5 days of wear with no touch-ups. My manicure looks almost identical to when I first applied the polish! Now that's staying-power.

❄Metallic Lilac:❄This shade is an icy cold lilac with a cool metallic sheen. The gorgeous "frozen" finish looks breath-taking in every light! It's opaque in 2-3 coats and has a glossy, high-shine finish. Any lady can pull off this chic colour.

❄Winter Tale:❄A pale, pastel, purple-grey. It's shade (and the shade's name) is perfectly fitted to the icy temperatures, but pastels are a sure-hit in the Summer, too, so you can rock this beauty all year round! It's sleek, simple, and sophisticated. Non-metallic and non-glittery with a high-gloss and high-shine finish. Opaque in 2-3 coats.

❄In The Stars:❄Super-fine iridescent glitter encased in a clear high-shine polish with a super-glossy finish. Build up the coats to intensify the results. Wear alone for a subtle wintery look, or use as a top coat to add some snowflake sparkle to your usual manicure. Like many glitter polishes, this shade has fabulous staying-power, but, unlike many glitter polishes, this one is dead easy to remove!

❄Image - below: My nails after 1, 2, and 3 coats of (L-R) Metallic Lilac, Winter Tale, and In The Stars.

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❄Image - below: My nails after 2 coats of "Winter Tale" and 1 coat of Avon Opal Top Coat on my ring finger. Click here for my Avon Opal Top Coat review!

Now let's discuss the free gift I received with my No7 purchases; the No7 Perfect Lips Kit. It includes 2 full-size lip cosmetics and a lip brush worth £25, all presented in stylish gift wrap.

Contents:
No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick - Classic Rose,
No7 High Shine Lip Gloss - Smile,
No7 Lip Brush.

❄Image - right: The No7 Perfect Lips Kit, which I received free with my purchases. The products are great, and I love the chic gift wrap it comes in, too!

No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick - Classic Rose: Some long-lasting lip products leave the lips feeling dry and uncomfortable, but not this one! This leaves the lips feeling hydrated and looking healthy, and the colour lasts for up to 8 hours. Classic Rose is a sophisticated earthy pink that's sure to flatter any woman's lips. I applied mine with the No7 Lip Brush (see below).
❄ Click here to read my review of No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in "Cherry", my all-time favorite shade!
❄ Click here to purchase No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick from the Boots website.

❄Image - above-right: No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in "Classic Rose".
❄Image - right: No7 High Shine Lip Gloss in "Smile".

No7 High Shine Lip Gloss - Smile: A collagen-boosting gloss that provides the lips with deep moisturisation, gorgeous colour, and a brilliant high-shine finish. The well-pigmented formula contains added vitamins to protect and care for the lips whilst giving fabulous colour. Smile is a subtle nude pink with the tiniest touch of shimmer, a great daytime lip shade for any girl!
❄ Click here to read my review of No7 High Shine Lip Gloss in "Coral Kiss", one of my favorite shades!
❄ Click here to view No7 High Shine Lip Gloss from the Boots website.

❄Image - right: Why not combine the 2 products for a dramatic, sultry, glossy look? First apply No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in "Classic Rose" using the No7 Lip Brush, then top with No7 High Shine Lip Gloss in "Smile". Gorgeous evening glamour!

No7 Lip Brush: This lip brush is perfect for helping with precise lip colour application. The dainty brush has super-soft bristles that hold a great amount of product and allow you to successfully colour all areas of the lips precisely. It's also useful for blending lip colours together. I love the sleek and stylish brush design. It's easy to clean, and the brush head protector keeps the bristles in good shape.
❄ Click here to purchase the No7 Lip Brush from the Boots website.

❄Image - below: No7 Lip Brush / No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in "Classic Rose".

If you haven't checked out No7 yet, click below to visit their website now! There's something for everyone and new shades and products released regularly. You won't be disappointed!
Click here to view No7 products on the Boots website: http://www.boots.com/en/No-7/

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Friday, 6 September 2013

Avon Plump Pout Lip Gloss; 4 shades; review + photos

For many years I never wore lip gloss, I was always a "lipstick only" girl, but this is the wonder-product that converted me.
Trust me, tiger, it's fabulous.♥

"A gorgeous gloss that inflates lips to maximum fullness and enhances your natural lip colour. Feels lusciously moist and tingly fresh. Dermatologist tested." - Avonshop.co.uk

The consensus is that we find full lips very desirable. Plumping lip products are everywhere, and I bet the vast majority of us have several in our make up bags. Luckily, I'm blessed with naturally full lips, so this product doesn't make my lips appear larger. However, it does make the lip surface appear more even.
Like most other lip-plumping products, this gloss gives a "tingling" sensation as it's working, and it has an invigorating minty-fresh scent to match! I think it feels and smells very pleasant and refreshing, unlike some similar products such as Too Faced Lip Injection, which I find gives a harsher sensation.
The consistency is bang-on perfect. It's quite thick, so it holds on to the lips well and provides great staying-power, but it has zero stickiness. It's also ultra-moisturising, so my lips look healthy feel kissably-soft all day!
The lid contains an application wand tipped with a lip brush. It holds the product well and allows for easy, precise application. I like to apply 2 - 3 coats for maximum coverage.

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Listed below are four of the shades currently available + photos and descriptions. Click the images to enlarge...

Plumping Pearl; Gives the lips an elegant pearly shine, with tiny iridescent flecks of shimmer. This subtle shade goes with all colours, and it's perfect for anytime, anywhere. It's a great go-to lip colour, especially if you're in a rush! See below for 2nd image (end of blog).

Pink Pucker; This is a soft, nude pink shade with a pearly shimmering finish. Again, this gloss goes with everything, so it's a perfect all-round lip colour. Looks nothing like it does on the models in the Avon brochure photos, though! See below for 2nd image (end of blog).

Rose Pucker; An earthy "twig" red. Very sexy and sophisticated. Great for day and night. This shade is perfect for Autumn. This one is my favorite of the four shades, I can't get enough of it! See below for 2nd image (end of blog).

Plumpaccino; The natural bronze hue combined with the cool, tingly freshness reminds my of iced coffee! You can rock this shade all year round, but it would look fab teamed with a golden tan, so keep it in mind for the Summer!

Click here to purchase Avon Plump Pout Lip Gloss from avonshop.co.uk.

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Image - below; A snap of myself wearing Avon Plump Pout Lip Gloss in "Plumping Pearl". I'm not ill, I've just unsaturated the image. I look tired.

Image - below; Another snap of myself. In this one I'm wearing Avon Plump Pout Lip Gloss in "Rose Pucker". I look happy, probably because I was just about to go to Coffee#1 - their Double Macchiatos are rude.

Image - below; Myself wearing Plump Pout Lip Gloss in "Pink Pucker". The nude pink shade pairs well with my pink top. I have hamster cheeks here.

Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Avon Advance Techniques 360 Nourishment Moroccan Argan Oil Lightweight Gloss Spray - hair care review #2 + photos

My second hair care review is of another Avon product (my first featured Avon Advance
Techniques Daily Shine Quick Touch Leave-In Conditioner - click here to view my review).

Avon sell all sorts of hair products, from dyes to styling and tools to cleaning. There's something for everyone and it's all dirt cheap and good quality, so they're well worth reviewing!

Anyway, onto the product. It's called Avon Advance Techniques 360 Nourishment Argan Oil Lightweight Gloss Spray (try saying that in a hurry). As the name suggests, it's a spray for adding shine to your hair, and it contains the much-loved Argan Oil. It's suitable for all hair types, and it's the latest addition to Avon's "Moroccan Argan Oil" range. I got great results from the range's conditioner, so my hopes were high for this finishing product, and I wasn't let down!

My usual shine spray is Bed Head Headrush (click here to view on feelunique.com). I buy it from salons and it costs around £15 per aerosol - it's wicked stuff, and it defiantly deserves a review soon. Avon's Gloss Spray is much cheaper; you don't get quite the same "mirror-shine" effect, but it's a small compromise considering the cash you'll save!
(Just had to do a runner from a wasp mid-review, the little devil took me by surprise.)

Another pro point is it's great fragrance. It's neither feminine nor masculine, so whatever your gender, don't let it put you off! It's a refreshing and invigorating scent, very uplifting. It doesn't overwhelm your body, it just smells nice when you spritz it on your hair. :)

Image - right: My daily hair do finished with just a touch of Avon Argan Oil Gloss Spray. Even with my cropped and quiffed cut, this product makes a pleasant difference. It looks even better in reality - The photos just don't do it justice!

The formula is bang-on, too. It's an almost-weightless, non-sticky and non-greasy mist. It doesn't dry very quickly, but it doesn't give a wet-look or feel heavy either, so this isn't a problem at all. The hair gains a healthy shine and feels feather-soft!

I also approve of the fact that it comes in a spray-bottle, as opposed to the common spray-aerosol format for hair styling products. I hate how most aerosol products get down your throat, particularly hairspray and deodorant. I go in another room to use these products and I hold my breath when I'm applying them - it's so unpleasant! Anyway, that's not an issue with this Avon product. :)
Also, a little goes a long way. You only need a couple of sprays on your dry and styled 'do to give it a shiny polished finish. It's not a blinding mirror-shine look like Bed Head's Headrush, but more of a natural healthy shine that leaves your hair looking and feeling fantastic! It's definitely worth a whirl!

Avon Advance Techniques 360 Nourishment Argan Oil Lightweight Gloss Spray is available online or from your Independent Avon Representative. Click here to purchase online from avonshop.co.uk.

Friday, 7 December 2012

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Friday, 8 November 2013

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

Saturday, 19 October 2013

❄No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in 3 new winter shades + No7 "Perfect Lips Kit"; review + photos❄

Friday, 6 September 2013

Avon Plump Pout Lip Gloss; 4 shades; review + photos

Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Avon Advance Techniques 360 Nourishment Moroccan Argan Oil Lightweight Gloss Spray - hair care review #2 + photos

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