Avon True Color Lip Crayon Review

If you want to lighten your lip color for summer and take a break from your beloved mattes, Avon’s Lip Crayons are soft, simple and hydrating. There are 12 shades available ranging from neutral to bright for all skin tones.

The crayons are a good size for quick application with no sharpening required and they come in two finishes – glitter and sheer. If you prefer more vibrancy, the glitter formula delivers fuller coverage with pretty light reflecting sparkle but expect to see some scattered particles stuck to your lips as the color wears away. I like that the pigments glide on creamy and hold up well with general wear.

The sheer formula isn’t as creamy and initially it takes a few swipes before the color begins to glide smoothly and melt onto the lips. Unlike the glitters, these shades are a bit difficult to enhance and require several layers for a prominent level of brightness. The Fairest Nude is flesh tone but I love how it balances bold eye makeup with a subtle hint of shine. The most vivid crayon (featured here) is Reddy For Me, the glistening ruby red with pink sparkle is lovely!

Left to right: Mauve Model, Just Rosy, Pink Premier, Reddy For Me and Fairest Nude

The effect of these pigments is similar to tinted balm with a comfortable texture and supple hydration. Infused with Vitamin E and Shea Butter, they help soften and soothe while providing some dryness relief. Although I wasn’t blown away by the saturation and consistency, the crayons come in handy when you want something basic and moisturizing. They retail for $10.00 each and Avon is available online at avon.ca and through independent consultants. 

Avon Makeup Artist Palette Review

Over the years Avon has released many beautiful pigments but when you name a color collection the “Makeup Artist Palette” expectations are high. 

Although the packaging is unassuming and simple, the spectrum of color inside is very impressive!

The palette includes 30 eye shadows, 1 contour, 2 highlights, 3 blushes, 5 lip glosses, applicators and a large mirror. The shade selection is stunning with a beautiful range of deep smoky blues, vivid greens, bronze, copper, black, grey, purple, brown, nude, gold, silver, cream and more! There isn’t one shade in here that I don’t like and the contrast of solid mattes and dazzling shimmer allows you to create countless looks.

In terms of basic artistry you get fabulous lid colors, transition hues, crease contours and highlights with the versatility to go deep and smoldering or bright, bold and neutral. Overall the pigmentation varies slightly by shade and finish but for the most part the shadows are highly saturated and buildable. The shimmers have amazing color pay-off with a silky smooth texture that glides on effortlessly and appears radiant. The mattes are creamy, soft and easy to blend while the few glittery hues are soft and sheer. (To intensify the shadows apply over primer)

The quality of the formula is very good and if you ask me these are some of the best eye shadows Avon has released to date (excluding the mark brand) which is still my fave!

Below I've swatched a few shadows to demonstrate vibrancy. Compared to some of the higher-end palettes Iv'e tested recently, many of these pigments are comparable, especially the gold and champagne hues.

I wish the color palette above had the same formula as the shadows but they aren't as impressive. The matte bronzer is not really deep enough for contouring but with only one shade to handle this task catering to every skin tone is impossible. The silver and pink highlights are mild, shimmery and sheer but they still provide a faint natural glow. The blushes are probably the only downside to this collection because they are sheer to the point of non-existence. I was not able to generate any color from them which is unfortunate since the shades are nice. Despite this shortcoming I still think the palette is totally worth it for the eye shadows alone!

The glosses are very creamy and hydrating with luminous finishes and just enough sheer pigmentation to produce a pretty tint.

Although I don’t think the gloss, blush and bronzer is a high selling point, the eye shadows are beautiful and ideal for professional or personal use. The palette retails for $30.00 and is currently on sale for $24.00 at avon.ca.

New from Avon: Outspoken Party by Fergie, Beyond Color Lipstick & Press-On Nails!

When I receive a new fragrance from Avon I just know it’s going to be good because they’ve been teaming up with fabulous celebs like Fergie and releasing trendy scents one after the other! I previously reviewed the first perfume in the collection called Outspoken and Avon has once again collaborated with the Black Eyes Peas bombshell to release Outspoken Party! This Fergalicious scent combines delicious notes of crème brûlée, fiery peony and luscious raspberry for a blend of delectable pink florals, juicy nectars and creamy gourmands. The purple liquid resembles a stylish elixir and the packaging is flirty and fun!

This scent is sweet as candy with a hint of seductive sandalwood for youthful edginess. It is a great fragrance for a fun night out when you crave something light, playful and a little delicious! You can also enhance the party girl vibe by using the body cream and for every perfume sold Avon will donate $5.00 to their foundation for breast cancer. The 50 ml bottle retails for $35.00 and the body cream is $15.00.

By now you know that I have a little... (okay maybe a HUGE) lip product obsession and the Beyond Color Lipstick collection has gained 10 vivacious new hues that will keep you stylish this fall. Whether you like subtle color or vivid, show-stopping pigments there is something for everyone and the formula is infused with jojoba and pomegranate extract to nourish, hydrate and protect.

(From left to right)- Bitten is my favorite color in the bunch, it is a bright pink with a gorgeous purple undertone that is perfect for autumn! In the Buff is a flesh tone nude which is idea for the days you decide to tone it down and Heat Wave is a bright seasonal shade because who doesn’t love orange for fall!?

These lightweight, rich lipsticks have a nice velvety texture, SPF 15 protection and caffeine to plump and voulmize your pout. The smooth, creamy texture glides on effortlessly with no drag and delivers a bold punch of pigment for full, beautiful coverage! I love that the satin finish has a touch of brilliant shine without being too glossy and the scent is very subtle and pleasant. The lipsticks retails for $12.00 each.

Press on nails were very popular this summer as beauty junkies decided to spend more time soaking up the sun and less time waiting for their polish to dry. Avon has jumped on the trend bandwagon and released a stunning range of artificial nails for quick, mess-free adhesion. Since these nails can be removed with just soap and water I’m assuming that they don’t last more than a few days especially with frequent hand washing but they can be filed to your desired shape and length.

I love the cute, stylish patterns! The black and white nails with the stripes and polka dots are my fave and if you want to get really creative you can mix and match designs for a more eclectic effect. I really wish these nails could fit me but they are too short and wide for my long, narrow nail beds. If they did work for me I would definitely rock them and they retail for just $12.00 per box.

You can pick up these great products at avon.ca and through independent consultants. 

*Press samples featured