Avon Makeup Maven Before and After Challenge

Hello, my Pretties!

A few weeks ago, my fellow Avon Makeup Mavens decided to do a before and after makeup challenge.  The rules: ONLY Avon products allowed in the makeover.

Here is my entry:

Products used:

Avon Magix Face Perfector

Avon Ideal Flawless Invisible Coverage Liquid Foundation in Honey Beige

Avon Smooth Mineral Foundation in Shell

Avon Glow Blusher Bronzer Duo in Rose Glow

Avon Eyeshadow Primer in Warm Beige

Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Caribbean Sunset

Avon Super Extend Liquid Eye Liner in Black

Avon Super Shock Mascara in Black

Avon Extralasting Lip Gloss in Everlasting Petal

It's amazing what a little makeup can do!  

If you would like to purchase any of these products, feel free to visit my Avon eStore at www.youravon.com/lmartinez2920.

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 30

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Yay!!  We made it to the end!  Hooray!

And last but not least, meet my #30.

 

 

 

I love this lip gloss!  The color is amazing.  The tiny micro glitters in it remind me of mini Christmas lights!  Haha.  This is Avon Ultra Color Rich Brilliance Lip Gloss in Bordeaux Glow.  It is fabulous and looks great on the lips!

 

Sadly, these are being discontinued.  Booo. 

 

Well, that's all for this challenge.  I am so sorry it took me well over a month to share these with you but, hey, I did all 30 days and that's what counts.  Haha.  Thank you for sticking by me!

 

Now that the 30 day challenge is over, what is next on the blogging menu, you wonder...  I wonder too! 

 

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 29

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We are well on our way into July and I am still posting my photos for the Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge.  Never fear.  We are almost done.  Two more to go!

 

 

I have had this Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad for a very long time.  I had not used it until this challenge came along.  This is Mocha Latte.

 

There are two shimmer shades and two matte shades.  Perfect!  This is a wonderful go-to palette.  It is great for work time, day time, any time!  The colors are nicely pigmented and the textures are nice and smooth, blendable.

 

Right now you can purchase this quad and 11 others for $4.99, 44% off the regular $9.00 brochure price.  (Size: .20 oz. total net wt.)  Click HERE to be taken directly to the Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad page in my online Avon eStore.

 

♥♥ I am an Avon Independent Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased by me with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 28

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The other day we decided to take a little trip the island to take the kids fishing off the pier.  I was excited to go see the beach and even though we live about an hour and 20 minutes away, we don't go often.

But while the sweet-tart prepared by getting bait and fishing poles, I got ready doing my nails!  Beach themed, of course.

Avon already had a Speed Dry nail polish but they amped it up to a 30 second drying time, hence the Speed Dry+ 30 Nail Enamel.  I love this color!  Turquoise Pop is the perfect shade of turquoise.  The fact that it dries in 30 seconds is a major + !

Barefoot Beige is such an elegant color.  It's a nude shade suitable for darker skinned ladies.  It's so pretty!  These two shades together scream summer to me.  I love it.  Avon nail polishes are among my favorite nail polishes.  Even without a top coat, look at the shine on them.  Love the glossy finish!

Click HERE to go directly to the Avon Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel page in my online Avon eStore.  Here you will find 43 shades in 4 finishes to choose from.  Regular brochure price is $6.00 for .4 fl. oz. of product.  Avon also claims that you will get 12 days of lasting color and that these nail polishes increase nail strength by 80%.

Click HERE to go directly to the Avon Speed Dry+ Nail Enamel page in my online Avon eStore.  Here you will find 27 shades in 2 finishes to choose form.  These are also $6.00 for .4 fl. oz. of product.

These Avon nail polishes are free of formaldehyde, toluene, and phthalates.

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Turquoise Pop was sent to me free as part of my prize package for being named and Avon Makeup Maven.  Barefoot Beige was purchased with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 27

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I must admit that I rarely use lip liners.  I don't know why, I just don't.  I have only a handful of lip liners.  But this one is a good one.  This is the Avon Glimmersticks Lip Liner in Mystery Mauve. 

The photo of my lips in the middle is of my bare lips, with only a little bit of lip balm.  The second photo is of me wearing Mystery Mauve as a lipstick.  I think it's a very pretty, wearable color.  Perfect for wearing to work.  And when you use it as a lipstick, the lasting power is great.

Right now these are Avon's #1 selling lip liners and are on sale for 57% off!  Regular brochure price is $7.00 for .01 oz. net wt. of product but you can purchase one now for only $2.99!  There are 6 colors to choose from.

Click HERE to be taken directly to the Avon Glimmersticks Lip Liner page in my online Avon eStore.

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 26

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Today I have something super exciting to share with you.  It is a brand new mascara that Avon will be debuting really soon.  It's a totally different kind of mascara wand, the only one of it's kind!

Isn't this the most interesting mascara wand you have ever seen?  I was shocked when I saw it!  It's a totally new revolutionary way of applying mascara.  The packaging is so different too.  It's almost flat and not at all tube like.  Love the different style of packaging.

I will admit that application was foreign to me.  Haha.  The tip of the mascara wand, the part with the bristles, will bend for more precise application.  It still takes time to get the hang of the new technique.  I applied only one coat because the formula is very wet.  You can see it made my lashes longer but not really thicker.  I tried applying more but then I started to clump my lashes together.  I've only used it a couple of times so I need to work more with it and get the hang of it.  But this was a nice natural look for me.

As I mentioned before, this is not for sale yet.  But it's coming!  So stay tuned for it's release!

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were sent to me free as part of my prize package for being named one of the Avon Makeup Mavens.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 25

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Today I am showcasing my favorite lipstick!  It was my very first Totally Kissable Lipstick and I just adore it!

This is the Avon Totally Kissable Lipstick in Mauve Allure.  You can tell I like it a lot because just look at the lipstick itself!  Haha.  I think this one goes so well with my skin tone.  Look at how glossy it is for a lipstick.  It's so creamy and moisturizing.  Smells good too!

Avon claims:
Full-coverage conditioning color infused with fruit enzymes and a blend of natural oils for lips that are visibly fuller, softer and smoother.

Right now these amazing lippies are 38% off!  Regular brochure price is $8.00 for .106 oz. net wt. of product but you can get it right now for $4.99!  There are 16 shades to choose from.

If you are interested, click HERE to be taken directly to the Totally Kissable Lipstick page in my online Avon eStore.

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 24

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Slowly but surely, I'm getting in all 30 days for you all.  Very, very slowly.

Here is the Avon Glimmersticks Cosmic Eye Liner in Blackened Night.  In the brochure, this color looked black with heavy glitter throughout.  As you can see from the heart shaped swatch, there are glitter reflects in there.  But when it is applied to the eye, I think the glitter gets somewhat lost.  Even though you can see some glitter along my lower lash line in the bottom full eye photo, it's really not that noticeable.

The staying power is great.  The application is easy and smooth.  The Glimmersticks line is one of my favorites since they are self sharpening.  But I just wish the glitter was more apparent.  This way, it looks like any other eye liner. 

There are 5 shades of these Glimmersticks Cosmic Eye Liners to choose from.  Right now they are 57% off and are ONLY $2.99 (regular brochure price $7.00).  If you would like to make a purchase or browse the other colors, visit my online Avon eStore by clicking HERE.

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased by me with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 23

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Are you anxious to see what I have next on my list?

I'm on a roll with these new products.  This is Avon's NEW Ultra Glazewear lip gloss in Palm Beach Pink.  These are reformulated Glazewear lip glosses.  There will be new colors and of course, new sleeker packaging.

I enjoy the original Glazewear line of lip glosses.  They are creamy and glossy but never sticky.  I fell in love with this shade.  It is a pretty summer pink with loads of sparkly glitter all through out.  I for one cannot wait to see what other colors will be available.

This color is not available for purchase just yet.

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were sent to me for free as part of my Avon Makeup Maven 2012-2013 prize package.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 22

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Moving along...

That beauty up there is Avon's Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Rich Ruby. 

The Avon Ultra Color Rich Lipsticks have gotten a makeover as well.  The tubes have changed and are now squared with a clear window at the top so that you can see what color lipstick it is without opening the top.

The formula of this one is so creamy.  It feels amazing as it glides on your lips.  It is very rich and moisturizing.  The color pay off is phenomenal as well, as you can see.  It's a beautiful and classic red.  This is probably my favorite shade of red that I own right now.

There are 40 shades available to choose from and retail for $7.00 for .106 oz. net wt. of product.  You can purchase this shade today by clicking HERE but the UCR Lipsticks available for purchase right now are still in the classic round lipstick tubes, not in the new square tubes with the window up top.

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were sent to me for free as part of my prize package since being named one of Avon's Makeup Mavens for 2012-2013.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 21

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Today I bring you one of the latest shades of the Avon Speed Dry+ Nail Enamel line.

Meet Cruisin' Coral.  This is one of four shades of nail polish that was added to the Speed Dry+ line in their Fiji Paradise Collection.  It was a LIMITED EDITION shade that is not available online at this time.

The color itself was much lighter than I expected it to be.  To me, it looked darker, more vibrant in the brochure.  It's not a bad color, it's just not one of my favorites.  It's pretty and delicate.  The finish is pearly and glossy.  As for the 30 second drying time, it does dry FAST!  By the time I am done apply polish on my second hand, the first hand is already dry.

Avon has 26 Speed Dry+ shades as well as a Clear.  These retail for $6.00 for .4 fl. oz. of product.  Click HERE to be taken directly to the Avon Speed Dry+ Nail Enamel page in my online Avon eStore.

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 20

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So, I took a break from posting last night since Day 19 posted in July anyway.  Again, my apologies for being a bad blogger and not posting the proper look on the proper day.  Well, with that being said, let's finish up the challenge and see the last 10 looks.

Here is Day 20.

This is a BRAND NEW item for Avon.  It's not even available for sale just yet.  But soon!  It is the Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Purple Pop.

Avon gave their popular eyeshadow quads a makeover.  The pans are now numbered and are different sizes instead of the nickel sized circles pans they used to be.

I loved the shades of purple included in this quad.  My favorite shade was #2 since it's along the lines of a lavender purple with a pink duo chrome.  But, #2 was the only eyeshadow that I had a problem applying.  It was like the more I tried to blend it out, it would disappear.  I applied #2 to my entire lid and you can see the finish is a bit blotchy.  I'm going to work with it some more and hope that I will be able to get it working just as well as the other three shadows.

I cannot wait to see what other shades will be available in these new quads!

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were sent to me free of charge as part of my prize package for being named an Avon Makeup Maven for 2012-2013.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 19

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I have a fun product for you today.

This is the Avon Big Color Eye Pencil in Aquamarine.  These jumbo eye pencils are very handy to have.  You can use them as an eye liner or a shadow or even as an eyeshadow base.  They are extremely creamy and blend easily.  The lasting power is good when you wear over an eye primer.  I applied Aquamarine all over my entire lid and lower lash line.  After I applied a peach shade of mineral eyeshadow on top and it looked awesome!

Click HERE to see all 10 Big Color Eye Pencil shades available.  And make sure you grab one!  They are 50% off today!  Regular price is $7.00 for .056 oz. net wt. of product but you can buy one now for ONLY $3.39!  Yay!

This is my last post for tonight.  I failed at posting all 30 challenges in the 30 days of June because I always have to save everything for the last minute instead of doing the allotted challenge on the allotted day.  Will I ever learn my lesson???

Oh well.  I tried.  I'm bummed but I do have all 30 days done, I just have to blog about them now.  I'll continue later on today and finish posting challenges 20-30.

Thank you so much for sticking by me through this long, long marathon!

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 18

Hello, my Pretties!

I'm running out of time to get you all 30 days of looks in before the clock strikes midnight.  I don't think I'm going to make it!

 

 

This is the Avon Totally Kissable Lip Gloss in Pink Plush.  This is so not a good color for me!  Haha.  It's way too light and frosty for my skin tone.  Not a good look on me at all.  But I always have to make things work for me.  So, what I did was use Avon's Luxury Lip Liner in Chocolate all over my lips and then I applied Pink Plush on top and a slight "ombre" look was the final product which I loved.  Too light for you lipsticks or lip glosses work well over dark lip products.  Don't toss it, make it work for you!

 

Click HERE to pick which of the 15 Totally Kissable Lip Gloss shades is best for you!

 

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 



Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 17

Hello, my Pretties!

Today I have another new product to share with you!  I love having new things.

This is the Avon Glow Blusher Bronzer Duo in Rose Glow.  Of course, this reminded me of the E.L.F. blush/bronzer duo.  Haha.  It's the only other blush/bronzer duo that I have.  I loved the Rose Blush in this one but as for the bronzer, it was too light, I think.  The Rose blush showed up well on my cheeks but I didn't really notice the bronzer at all.  One of my fellow Makeup Mavens used this as an eyeshadow duo.  Not a bad idea.

Click HERE to be directed to the Avon Glow Blusher Bronzer Duo page in my online Avon eStore.  Here you will see the 4 shades available in this duo.  Unfortunately, these are not on sale at the moment and retail for $10.00 for .42 oz. net wt. of product.

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 16

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Today I have a new product for you!  Yay!

Well, I guess the product isn't new.  This is a NEW shade in the existing Avon True Color Eyeshadow Duo line.  This is Luscious Orchid.  I am in love.  I promise you.  At first glance and in the brochure, this duo looks like a purple and brown.  I love wearing purple and brown together!  But once I applied it, it's more of a purple and gold.  Even better!  The purple applies more like a matte while the gold is more of a shimmer.  The two colors and finishes compliment each other perfectly.

This is one of two new duos Avon just released for summer as part of the Fiji Paradise collection.

Click HERE to go directly to the Avon True Color Eyeshadow Duo Fiji Paradise collection page in my online Avon eStore.  Regular price on these is $7.00 for .099 total oz. net wt. but right now you can buy them 50% off for ONLY $3.49!  Now you can get BOTH duos for the price of one!

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money. Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

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Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 15

Hello, my Pretties!

Woo hoo!  We are half way there!

This one is an oldie but goodie.  I have had this nail polish probably since last summer.  I think it is such a fun color for summer and I have been wearing it a lot lately.  It's a cross between orange and red.  This is Avon Nailwear Pro in Tangtastic.

Click HERE to be directed to the Nailwear Pro Nail Enamel page in my online Avon eStore. 

There are 43 shades to choose from!  Wow!  Avon claims to give you 12 days of lasting color.  These retail for $6.00 for .4 fl. oz. of product.

I can say that this nail polish is great.  The coverage is awesome.  I did two coats of Tangtastic.  I didn't even have to use a top coat, the finish was so glossy!

I urge you to go browse all 43 shades!

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 14

Hello, my Pretties!

Let's see what's on the menu for today.

FINALLY!  Avon finally jumped on the BB Cream wagon and I couldn't be happier.  I had never used a BB Cream before until I bought this one.  I still haven't used another BB Cream so I don't have anything to compare this too but I'm really liking it.

The formula is thick.  Much thicker than I thought.  I thought it was going to be more like a tinted moisturizer.  It's thick like a foundation.  But a little goes such a very long way.  One small squeeze of the tube and you can cover your entire face.  Granted, I don't have that many blemishes on my face but after applying this, I saw a much more even tone to my skin.  My face looked smoother, even, and pores were diminished. 

I guess my only complaint would be that it is not a matte finish.  Are BB Creams matte??  I don't know.  But I do know that this one is not.  This gives me the appearance of dewy skin, not greasy, but dewy.

There are only 5 shades to choose from and it retails for $10.00 for 1 fl. oz. of product.

Avon claims:
Lightweight coverage. 10-in-1 Beauty Balm:
- infused with Vitamin E
- infused with minerals and antioxidants
- hydrates skin
- evens skintone
- visibly minimizes redness
- conceals flaws
- lightweight feel
- smoothes skin
- SPF 15 protection
- skin looks better even after removing*

Click HERE to be directed to the Avon Ideal Flawless BB Cream in my online Avon eStore.

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 13

Hello, my Pretties!

Meet #13:

This is Avon's latest addition to their nail polish line.  But, I believe these are to be LIMITED EDITION.

This Avon Mega Watt Nail Enamel in Hot Pants and as soon as I saw the name, I had to have it.  I'm a sucker for cute names!  The color is really nice.  It's a cross between hot pink and neon pink.  It's great!  It does dry to a semi matte finish and I've been told that's the norm for neon polishes.  And y'all know I love my polishes glossy so I just added one coat of the Avon Speed Dry+ Nail Enamel on top of two coats of Hot Pants.

There are five of these neon shades to choose from and right now they are not on sale and retail for $6.00 for .4 fl. oz.  On a plus side, these nail polishes are formaldehyde, tolune, and DBP free.

Click HERE to go directly to the Avon Mega Watt Nail Enamel page in my Avon eStore.

I loved wearing this color.  It caught a lot of attention, even from my cahsier at Target!  I just wish I had gotten the other 4 shades.  But for me, $6.00 is pricey so I might wait for them to go on sale again.

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  Products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money.  Thoughts expressed in the post are honest and my own. ♥♥

 

Avon Makeup Maven 30 Day Challenge for June: Day 12

Hello, my Pretties!

Are you enjoying this 30 Day Challenge marathon?  I hope so!

Let's keep going, OK?

Eeep!  Look at this blue!  It is incredible!  It is an aqua/teal mixture that is so, so very beautiful.  This is the Avon Mega Impact Eye Liner in Aqua Pop.  And pop it sure does!  It glides on like a dream.  It is rich in texture and pigmentation.  One swipe is all you need to get intense color application.  It almost looks metallic on the lid, doesn't it.

There are 8 of these beauties to choose from.  Right now you can purchase one for $6.00 for .042 oz. net wt.  Click HERE to be directed to the Mega Impact Eye Liner page in my Avon eStore.

♥♥ I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  All products mentioned in this post were purchased with my own money.  All thoughts expressed in this post are honest and my own. ♥♥