Nails Nails Nails!!!

Here are some more swatches for Avon's Nail Experts line:

"Night Violet"

 "Jade"

 "Tangtastic"

"Bare Necessity"

"Rave"

New colors I love!!!!

Now, I know I have posted my unhappiness with Avon's True Color blushes but I have to say they have redeemed themselves! I recently purchased three blushes and these two were the ones I kept (well I kinda misplaced the other one), I really like these colors, the pigments in these are very strong and very very pretty!! My only complaints are the fact that they are so awkwardly shaped! I mean I can't even pick up product with my blush brush comfortably you know. Who in the world uses those little brushes it comes with anyway? They need to let it go. 

"Rose Lustre" (reminds me of mac's desert rose or melba)

"Molto Mocha" (Reminds me of a slightly lighter version of mac's margin)

Please forgive me for not posting an actual swatch, my lighting is horrible at home but hopefully it will be resolved soon.


Here is Reese Witherspoon wearing "Molto Mocha" for a red carpet event on US Weekly:

True Color Eyeshadow Quads!!!!

I really like these, the texture and pigments are great actually. I feel like the quality of these shadows are much better than my 12 color palette from an earlier post, they are extremely blendable and long lasting. The colors on the brochure and even online do not even do the real colors justice. They're actually very inexpensive, I got them for 2 for $9.99, anyway, here are the swatches, enjoy!

"Mocha Latte"

"Caribbean Sunset"

 "Sandy Corals"

More eyeliners!!!

Just want to show you guys two more colors of the Mega Impact eyeliners from Avon. I really like these colors they are sooooo pretty and last all day long!!!! They are very well pigmented and apply on sooo smoothly!

AAAAND THE BEST THING, THEY ARE ONLY $2.99 RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!

Dead cells and wrinkles...

Hello everyone! I'm back from a very long couple of weeks of inactivity. My apologies for not updating sooner, I've been a bit busy. But, here we go! I recently got a delivery and so I have lots of new swatches for you all!!! I have two items from Avon's Anew Clinical line that I will be reviewing.
1. AC Eye Lift

 Now, I will not go into details as to what ingredients it contains. The brochure claims to visibly reduce wrinkles and under eye circles after a week. The gel is for your upper/brow area and the other is for under eye. You use it twice a day after washing your face and before applying your moisturizer. I have been using this product for about a month and I have seen no changes in anything! Well, I have to admit that when you apply the gel you can instantly see a difference in the texture of your upper eye area. Though it's a temporary effect, it does improve and diminish the appearance of wrinkles on your eye lid. Not crazy about it unfortunately.


Now for this next product:
2. AC Advanced Dermabrasion System
I love love love this product! It is by far theeee best exfoliant I have ever used. It's a two part system. You start off using just the white section and gradually move up to use in combination with the gray section. The directions are very clear on the bottle in case you forget how it works. It literally makes my skin baby soft, I absolutely love it and have definitely seen an improvement in my skin. I feel like it reveals like a nice radiance as soon as I use it. I absolutely love it!!! I hope you guys give it a try!

You can check out the great deals for this week at my online store

Not so good products:

Avon True Color Blush in "Coral Radiance"

This blush comes in a nice compact with about half of the product. The color is oh so not even properly represented online. I wanted a very peachy color, matte one at that. What I got was this above. Hardly any pigment, doe not stay on, big glitter specs(I hate that), so I was pretty dissapointed since I compare them to the Mineral blushes from Avon.

Avon Solutions "Banishing Cream"

Want the truth? It doesn't banish. I used this for about 1 month and 1/2. I have some sun spots from my pregnancy and they did not get any better with this cream. It smells nice, it makes your skin soft but it's  a waste of money..

Glimmersticks Liqui-Glide

This post will be very short but sweet.

These come in two colors, Plum and Black. They are very soft and last all day long. It's almost like a liquid eyeliner, hence the name lol. I used it and my eyes really became irritated, I don't have sensitive eyes so i'm not sure why I had that reaction to them. I applied it on the lid area too so i'm not crazy about these. The price is good, the apply easily and last long but you may or may not have a not so pleasant reaction to these.

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Pucker up for fall!

I think I've said it before, my current obsessions are lipsticks and blushes! Here are a few swatches for fall colors to get you ready for that mistletoe(wink wink)

I had more swatches prepared but, being that I am a true tanned mexican, some colors don't photograph well. I also have terrible fluorescent lighting in my home, so please bare with me, in the meantime tell me which ones are your faves? What else would you like to see??

Ultra Color Rich: "Sparkling Rich Ruby"

It's very shimmery, and has a slight warm undertone. Almost, brown? It looks very bright but it really isn't as bright as it appears, well at least on me it isn't.

"Red 2000"-This one looks like "Poppy love" but it is a bit richer, darker with just a mix of slight cools and warms. "Poppy love" is warmer, almost orange-y.

"Ultra Color Rich Moisture Seduction": These following lipsticks are sooooo soft, almost like a chapstick. They really do not dry out your lips at all, I have probably every color and I need more lol.

"Perfect Pink"

"Plum Gorgeous" -This color is darker, with purple undertones, it is a buildable color so the more coats the more intensity, I really really like it, ooh and it stays on forever!

"Red Kiss" This one is a little on the pinker side of the reds, I love it as well, I love bright lipsticks, they add so much personality and excitement to the plain old everyday look. 

*Please remember to keep you skintone as well as the color of your lips in mind when choosing these colors as they might look differently on you ;)

Cosmo says:

I came accross this article on Cosmo posted on Oct 11

 about the new "Anew Genics" night treatment cream and I thought I'd share it with you all:

"Dermatologist Dr. Cheryl Karcher"

  Here's what she said about everything from zits to sunscreen:

For acne: "I like salicylic acid because it's not irritating or super-drying." 

How much SPF do you really need to wear in the winter? "In the wintertime, particularly with a clear blue sky, there are more UVA rays—the kind that cause aging. I recommend an SPF of at least 30."

Her best tip for when you're headed to the derm: "Bring in what you're using. This way you can say, 'You see my skin—am I using the right regime or should I change it?' So often, women use the wrong products—and way too many."

Start thinking about wrinkles...now! "The aging process starts at 20-25 and starts to show on your face around 30, depending on your environment." She suggests using an anti-aging product in your early 20's (Avon's latest is called "Anew Genics", which fights both lines and dark spots)—and you'll look much better at 30...and beyond.

Read more: Dermatologist Skin Care Advice - Skin Advice From a Dermatologist - Cosmopolitan 

**I do have to share my personal experience on "Anew Genics" with you guys, I'm not that crazy about it. I mean it really did make my skin super super soft the very next morning and there after, but I feel (maybe i'm obsessed) that my lines are more visible and my one wrinkle that I have in between my eyebrows is way more noticeable when I use Genics. 


I had been using "Anew Reversalist Sterling Emulsion" prior to Genics and I honestly liked it better. I felt a difference in the texture of my face and the wrinkles and lines weren't as visible, not that I have a lot, but you know that as women we obsess over every detail in our faces hehe.


I am still using it since I want to get my moneys worth, but I can't wait to go back to using the emulsion. Everyone's skin is different, and what didn't work for me will sometimes work for others. I have a few clients who have purchased Genics from me that are in their late 30's to late 40's that really do love it and see a big difference in their skin but I have to say that unfortunately this product didn't meet nor exceed my expectations. 

Protect your OJOS

This little bottle above is a true miracle worker! I have never used an eye makeup remover that has worked as well as this does! The "Moisture Effective Eye Makeup Remover" is sooo good you really don't have to wipe your eyes at all!

 I literally just apply a pea size amount onto my tissue or makeup remover wipe and swipe it over my eye makeup and it comes off so easily. This bottle is very small but very mighty. It also lasts a long time since you only use a small amount, the best thing is that it's on sale for like .75 CENTS!

 Yeah, seriously! I'm going to try to post a video sometime to really show how good this is!

Nail Experts Cuticle gel

I usually get my manicure supplies at sally'sbeauty supply but I decided to give this "Nail Experts Cuticle Gel" a try since it was on sale for a two-4-one deal. It's a very small tube, and it does not smell bad, it has a clean scent. 

You apply it only for a few seconds, leave it on for no more than one minute, and it starts working right away. You don't have to massage or anything. I really don't feel like It's the right product for me, this gel literally melts your cuticles and I know some of you might prefer that but I really don't like getting hang-nails. I feel that when I do use a "cuticle remover" it always makes me get baddd hang-nails. I usually use an oil based pen from sally's that just softens them to be gently pushed back. 

Therefore, I think I will return this since I can get my money back because I don't think I will be using it again.

Wipe your face

I always use makeup remover wipes prior to washing my face at night, I like to make sure I have no makeup on my face what-so-ever. Thru the years I have used, Pond's, Oil of Olay, Neutrogena and even Target's generic brand of makeup remover wipes. They all make my eyes burn if in case I happen to get a bit of the "wetness" in my eye, especially when I've had a lot of eyeliner on.

 These "Avon Makeup Remover Wipes" are like half the price of the Store bought and I can seriously say that they are sooooooo good. They never irritate my eyes. I use them in combination with Avon's eye makeup remover. I also love that they really do make your face so soft so you don't feel like you just had a chemical peel as some others do, leaving your face feeling raw and burning like no other. They also have a very pleasant smell, very botanical.

Fall and a little pop...

I love to collect nail polishes, I love changing my nail color often as I rarely go to a nail salon (I like to jack up my nails myself as opposed to paying for someone to do the same) I recently purchased a few colors from AVON'S Nailwear Pro line and I loooove them all! Here are some swatches:

 "Violetta Sparkle" (Lots of glitter specs, very cute)

 "Vintage Boutique"(No glitter or shimmer even though it looks like it)

"Mocha" (Speeddry" line)

 "Blossom"( A very subtle soft red)

"Viva Pink"(With sort of cool undertones, very very barbie!)

I hope you give them a try, I have of course other colors that I will post soon, for now I thought I'd show you something so you can be ready for fall. I snuck in the "Viva Pink" because, well, it's too pretty not to!

Transform and lift

AVON'S anew line has not only anti-aging cleansing regimens but makeup as well. I'm 29 and since I'm beginning to be obsessed with making sure my face has no wrinkles ( i need botox for that one little wrinkle in my uni-brow) I decided to give 2 items a try; Anew Eye lifting serum eyeshadow in "Luminescence"
 I purchased this item with the intention of using it as an eyeshadow base and nothing else. It has sort of an iridescent tone and it has a very distinct smell, just warning you, its not too bad but it's different. It claims to reduce fine wrinkles in about 8 weeks. I have been using it for about a month, and while I haven't really noticed any long term changes I do see that as soon as I put it one my lines disappear and so my eyelid becomes a smooth area, ready to apply eyeshadow. I've used this eyeshadow serum with my avon and mac eyeshadows, you do have to wait a few minutes to let it dry if you apply too much product but other than that it's blendable. It really prevents my eyeshadow from coming off or creasing. I really like this eye serum/shadow. If you are particularly concerned with wrinkling in your eyes this will help it a bit to make your makeup application a more smooth process.

I also purchased the Anew Age transforming Concealer in "Natural light"

This concealer is supposed to diminish fine lines as well as conceal imperfections like under-eye circles. I bought it especially because I have bags and under-eye circles, and sun spots from when I was pregnant. The solution is very lightweight and I think I might have ordered the wrong color, I feel like it almost blends into my face too much so there is no full concealing. I'm not crazy about this one. If you are looking for light coverage this  is the way to go but I don't think that you can really do much with it if you need more than just a little issue cover up. It comes with a built in applicator, but I didn't really find it useful since it doesn't apply it on effectively. I really do like the packaging though, it's very high-end looking. I guess if I had to decide if I would purchase again, i'd have to pass. It didn't  do anything beyond the ordinary for me, but who knows, it might work for you..

Avon Marks Nearly 20 Years of Fighting Breast Cancer

Just thought i'd share a bit of history as to what charitable causes AVON contributes to.......

The first pink ribbon pin sold for the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade

This is the company … that fights wrinkles with one hand and breast cancer with the other … 

Thousands of shades of pink have comprised Avon’s palettes for blush, lipstick and eye shadow over the years. But the most important hue is the one representing the company’s fight against breast cancer.

2012 will mark the 20th year of the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. For 125 years, Avon has been dedicated to improving the lives of women. Because a woman cannot truly be empowered if her health or safety is at risk, Avon’s commitment to fighting breast has been an integral component in empowering millions of women around the globe for the past two decades. 

Creation of a Crusade 
Avon’s Breast Cancer Crusade was launched in the U.K. in 1992 to bring the company’s vision to life. At the time, not many people talked openly about breast cancer.  Through Avon’s sales channel, an army of Representatives was mobilized to raise awareness and funds for the cause. And so the Crusade was born, starting with the sale of breast cancer awareness pins. Proceeds from pin sales were donated to Breakthrough, a British organization which needed funding to build a center for breast cancer research.

“We set out to make a difference in a cause that is so important to women – and to our company – and I believe we are accomplishing that.  But there’s so much more to do … and the future is more promising than ever,” says Carol Kurzig President of the Avon Foundation for Women and Vice President, Avon Products, Inc.

The Walks: “210 Times Around the Globe”
In 1998, the Avon Foundation was the named the beneficiary of the first long-distance walk series for breast cancer. Five years later, the Foundation launched its current highly successful event model in the U.S.: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, a marathon-and-half walk (39.3 miles) over two days. Since the launch of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer - approaching its 10th anniversary in 2011 - participants have supported critical community outreach and education, raising awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.  Year after year, the Walk continues to pick up the pace:

• By 2012, Avon Walkers will have collectively circumnavigated the globe more than 210 times, or 5,261,811 miles
• More than 14,000 breast cancer survivors will have participated
• Through the end of 2011, 163,000 participants will have raised more than $400 million

Making Strides Outside the U.S.
In 2005, the company started the Avon Walk Around the World For Breast Cancer series, bringing grassroots activism to a global scale. Walk Around the World mobilizes a quarter of a million people each year for the breast cancer cause. This “Walk” sometimes includes runs, concerts and educational seminars. World Walkers have trekked past diverse locales and historic sites, including the Great Wall of China, the Kremlin, Kuala Lumpur and Prague.

Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Today
Today, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade is a powerful global force: Avon is the leading corporate supporter of the breast cancer cause worldwide. The Crusade has donated nearly $700 million to accelerate research progress and improve access to care. Its impact has been far and wide-reaching:

• Linking more than 15 million women around the globe to early detection programs and mammography screenings.
• Educating 100 million women on breast health
• Expanding into 55 countries
• Enabling access to care for underserved populations
• Providing $175 million to breast cancer research projects since 1999
• Creating Love/Avon Army of Women, a program designed to accelerate the pace of prevention research by enlisting more than 350,000 women (potential study volunteers) for this effort.

Fighting Until the Crusade Becomes Obsolete
Beauty trends come and go, but pink will continue to be a critical color for Avon and the lives of millions of women around the globe. To borrow the slogan from the company’s U.S. Walk series, Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women are “in it to end it.” They will fight until there is an end to breast cancer … and the Crusade becomes truly obsolete.

Magix face perfector

 I love this little piece of awesomeness!

It's basically a primer, it's very smooth and silky, you apply all over your face after your moisturizer and before your 

foundation or powder. It visibly minimizes pores and makes your face look flawless. The best thing about it is that it's $2.99!!!

 For a limited time only because it's sold in the outlet section of AVON'S website. 

I've had mine for like over a month

 so there's a lot of value for your product. 

The only color available at the moment is in "Medium Deep" but it literally applies on clear. I have a swatch below to show you how clear it is.  Unless you are "Powder" white, you should have no problem.

Of course I didn't blend it as much on my hand so you could see a bit of the product and see how it looks.

Blackened Metal

I will cut to the chase and admit I am not a fan of this one. The "Super Shock" eyeliner in blackened metal from AVON is not on my gotta-have list. I don't like the fact that it has like glitter specs, I like my gel eyeliner to be solid black. I understand some people like it but I don't. I really don't like the texture either, it's very dry. I currently use Maybelline's 24 hour gel eyeliner and I love it, as well as M.A.C's fluid line (I think). I mean if you love the glitter try it, AVON has a 100% money back guarantee even if the item is used so there's nothing to loose.

Theee best eyeliner ever!

AVON'S Mega Impact Eyeliners are probably some of the best eyeliners i've used.  

They are very inexpensive and long lasting. I hate re-applying makeup, I avoid it through out the day and I don't have to with these eyeliners. They come in four colors. I've only purchased the "Extreme Cobalt" and "Black Flash", let me just say that the swatches on the AVON website do NOT do the real colors justice!

 They glide on soooooo easily and are very very intense, I have like 3 extra as backup so I never run out!