I'm back with a 'launch' post from none other than Avon. Come February 2012, Avon will be bringing to the beauty market two brand spanking new products, the 'Ideal Flawless' Liquid Foundation in 16 shades and the 'Shine Attract' Lipstick in 10 luscious shades.
So last week I popped along to the launch of these beauties, an event hosted by the one and only Jackie Tyson , yep that gorgeous make-up artist we always see in the Avon catalogues, also known as the Chief Make-Up Artist for Britain's Got Talent & previous X Factor Live Shows. She is just as gorgeous and lovely in real life as I imagined her to be.
The 'Ideal Flawless' Foundation (15.50 Euro) comes in 16 shades. That's just music to our ears, from the lightest to darkest, we will have six shades for fair skin tones (from neutrals to pinks and yellow based), six shades for medium skin tones and four shades for dark complexions. Designed to cater all skin types (including mature skin as Jackie advises), this foundation is "a blend of multi-shaped pigments that allows the light to pass through, reflecting natural skin tone to provide a flawless, natural looking base" (Quote from Press Release). Best applied with fingers, this formula that required four years in the making, promises flawless yet natural results.
In other words, the consistency is light, feels quite mousse-y to me and spreads like a dream. It provides a medium coverage that is buildable to a full one. I'm really impressed with this formula, I find that I need to have a well exfoliated skin before applying, and that a setting powder is a must for me particularly, to keep that natural glow of mine at bay.
The 'Shine Attract' Lipsticks (11 Euro) are just yummy looking. I mean look at them: yu-mmy!
The centre of the bullet is a lipstick that provides both colour and lasting results, while the outer clear gel gives the lips the lusted moisture and shine. These apply quite sheer while the clear gel is infused with Vitamin E for a smooth application and moisture.
Swatches:
And a shot of me wearing the the Ideal Flawless Foundation in 'Light Pink', plus the 'Shine Attract' Lipstick in 'P302' (in the catalogue, the shades might have names instead of numbers)
Do these appeal to you at first glance?
Yours, ArtDonatella
xoxo
8 comments:
Love the lipstick in the last shot. They look pretty but I think I'd rather the lipstick bit was a touch thicker - isn't it hard to get the colour to the edges of your lips?
Nic x
Yep, you are right, it is indeed tricky to get the lips properly filled in, but because they apply sheer, eventually I get that one right too :). I also love the red one, gorgeous shade! xx
I'm so torn about these. The foundation colour range looks amazing and I might actually get something to suit my peely waly skin- but like you have a natural 'glow'. The lippies look amazing but like you aid, they don't seem very practical for defining the lips properly.
This is why I don't buy from Avon; I can't play with the products to see if they suit me *humph*
You look utterly gorgeous as always, btw. Love that lipstick on you.
Is that lip gloss and lipstick in one? wow... Never thought of that... Now they need to make them flavored too! lol
I would like to try these because I am always mixing my colors in my gloss... I have a different clear gloss for each lipstick I own. Knowing how I am... Still never gotten around to labeling them!
@Demonicsmurfette - Thank you my dear :)...lol, you do seem 'torn' between these, if I'm not mistaken you can ask for samples from Avon as well (with your order), so that might sort things out for you :D xo
@JoshuaRyan- Hehe,I take it you're a *huge* lip gloss fan? Flavored lippies would be a fab idea, they're already yummy looking :D xx
302 will be mine .. The lippies look lovely although I al always nervous about buying foundation from a catalogue or online.. It's hard enough to get the right colour in the shop
@Actionmags - hehe, that's the one I love most too :D. I sure don't have this issue with catalogue orders, I go for the lightest shade and stick to it, simples! But I get your point, maybe you can sample it beforehand? xx
ooh I want those lipsticks! I like the sheerness of the gel like outer rim and the inner color!
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