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Review: Avon Nutra Effects Skin Perfecting BB Cream (Light) and Matte (Medium)

Hey Beauties!

Avon is one of those companies that is constantly coming out with new products, which is actually commendable. If you are their costumer and you get new catalog every three weeks, it can get a bit boring and the same, so new products are refreshing. Their Nutra Effects line started with various face creams with "cleaner" looking ingredients list. I love their Hydration Daily Cream (it's my staple) as well as the Gel version for summer. When I saw they came out with BB cream in this line, I was really hopeful that it would impress me just as much.


I got their regular version as well as the matte one. Both BB creams come in a plastic squeezable tube. It's sort of a off white design with simple typography. The packaging is in my opinion the most hygienic and useful.


It has a small hole and you can control the amount of product that comes out. Unless you have it stored horizontally and the product isn't spread evenly, then it can "puke" out the product and make a mess.

Regular price is 7.90€ (currently you can get it for 6.50€ here) and in it is 30 ml of product.

Both version have no parabens and no dyes.


Let's talk about the shades first. I got regular version in Light and matte version in Medium. Let me just say that I was shocked how dark both shades are. I expected Light to be somewhat close to my skin tone, but it's sadly too dark. It's a very yellow toned orange. Definitely suited for warm skin tones. This surprised me as well, because most of European BB creams have a pink undertone.

Medium shade is extremely dark in my opinion. Maybe it's just me, because I am really fair, but I though this was like a very dark version of medium. I could never use it, even if I got a bit of tan it wouldn't be enough. It's again very orange toned medium shade for those with warm skin tone. 



Once you blend these creams into the skin, they get a lot sheerer and less intense in color, but it's still not a match for my skin tone.


Avon Skin Perfecting BB Cream - Light



It's a very creamy almost a bit thicker consistency. It reminds me of a thicker cream mixed with foundation. On the skin it glides very smoothly with little effort. 

It feels very moisturizing on the skin. After application it stays slightly sticky and has a sheen to it. I would say the finish is luminous verging on dewy. 

The coverage is very light. It almost doesn't cover anything, it just evens out the skin tone and in my case gives me some color (because it's too dark and fairly yellow).

The scent is somewhat fruity and very cream like, pleasant. 

I tried to show how it looks like on and I took photos up close for you to get the idea. Unfortunately I won't show you the usual makeup photo at the end, because it's obviously too dark for me and it would look ridiculous.



Avon Skin Perfecting BB Cream Matte - Medium



Matte version seems to be a bit more of a mousse consistency. It feels thicker, but less smooth and less creamy. That being said, it still glides on the skin with ease. 

It's not as moisturizing as the regular version, but it's also not matte. It still leaves behind a bit of sheen, but it doesn't look as dewy as normal version.

After the application it stays a bit sticky, but less than the normal version.

This one is also a light coverage and it only evens out skin tone. It will absolutely not cover any pimples or redness. 

Application looked a bit patchy with this one, but I am not sure weather this is due to the fact that it's really to dark for me or if it's formulas fault.

The scent with this one is the same, slightly fruity and cream like.



I applied regular version on one side and matte version on the other. Through the day I compared them and took notes to report them here.

Both versions have the same light coverage that doesn't cover anything, it just slightly evens out the skin tones. As far as the pores goes, normal version makes my pores look big, while matte version makes them look a bit smaller. 

They both work great on its own, without moisturizer underneath and none of them sticks to dry patches. 

At the end of the day the shine comes through with both version. I intentionally didn't powder them, although I normally would and this would definitely keep the shine a bit more at bay. Normal version obviously got shinier quicker and it got shinier in general compared to matte. Matte version also let a lot of shine get through the skin surface and it definitely didn't stay matte on my combination skin type. 

Both versions also lost the coverage through the day and it actually wore of fairly even, apart form medium shade looking a bit more patchy, but again I blame the darker shade. It's definitely not a long lasting BB cream which is expected from those types of creams.

I actually really like formula of both of these and I think normal version is great for those with dry skin tones or those that want a very natural luminous finish. Matte version is slightly less luminous and it helps to diminish pores a bit. This one would definitely suit oilier skin tones, although it may be too dewy for very oily skin types. Maybe it would be even better for those with combination skin type. Powdering them could make them a bit more long wearing. It's a very light coverage for that non fuss day to day wear. It's also a really good moisturizing formula that basically feels like a tinted moisturizer. 

The shade range however, is horrible in my opinion. First of all both shades are warm toned and that means cool skin tones as well as neutral skin tones can't wear this. Light shade is way to dark to be called light and medium looks like a darker version of medium. In general shades are definitely on darker side and us pale skin tones are left out. Shame really, because I think the formula is pretty good for something like a very lightly tinted cream. Light version I'll probably be able to use on holiday or at least mix it with other products, when I get a bit of tan.

*Products were sent to me. 



Avon je eno izmed teh podjetij, ki stalno prinašajo na trg nove proizvode, kar je seveda pohvale vredno. Če si naročnik Avona in dobiš vsake 3 tedne nov katalog, lahlo hitro stvari postanejo dolgočasne. Zato so novi izdelki vedno odlična ideja. Njihova Nutra Effects linija se je začela z naborom krem za obraz z "čistejšim" seznamom sestavin. Obožujem njihovo Hydration dnevno kremo (postala je moja stalnica). Za poletje pa mi je všeč gel verzija. Ko sem videla, da so v tej isti liniji ustvarili BB kremo sem res upala, da me bo navdušila. 

Dobila sem navadno verzijo BB kreme, prav tako pa tudi mat. Obe BB kremi imata plastično tubico na stisk. Je nekako umazano belega odtenka z preprostim napisom. Za moje pojme je to najbolj uporabna in higienična embalaža za takšne izdelek. 

Ima majhno luknjico skozi katero lahko kontroliramo koliko izdelka želimo. Razen, če imate embalažo ležeče na mizi. Potem lahko začne "bruhati" izdelek, ker ta ni enakomerno razporejen. 

Redna cena je 7.90€ (trenutno ju lahko dobite za 6.50€ tukaj) in v eni je 30 ml izdelka. 

Obe verziji ne vsebujeta parabenov in barvil.

Najprej naj povem nekaj več o odtenkih. Navadno verzijo sem dobila v odtenku light, mat verzijo pa v odtenku medium. Bila sem šokirana kako temna sta oba odtenka. Pričakovala sem, da mi bo light ustrezala, ampak je definitivno pretemna za mojo polt. Je zelo rumeno oranžna. Vsekakor primerna za tiste z toplim podtonom. Tudi to me je precej presenetilo, ker ima večina evropskih BB krem po navadi hladen podton (je bolj roza), še posebej najsvetlejši odtenki.

Medium odtenek je ekstremno temen po mojem mnenju. Mogoče tako mislim, ker sem sama res precej svetla, ampak vseeno se mi zdi, da je to že temna verzija srednjega odtenka. Tega nikoli ne bi mogla uporabiti, niti ko bi se malo posončila, ker enostavno ne dosežem te stopnje temnosti. Tudi ta odtenek je precej oranžkast in seveda primeren za vse s toplim podtonom.

Ko zabrišete in dobro razmažete te kreme, postanejo bolj transparentne in imajo manj očitno barvitost, čeprav se oba odtenka še vedno ne ujameta z mojo poltjo.

Avon Skin Perfecting BB krema - Light

Je zelo kremasta, skoraj malo gostejše teksture. Spominja me na bogate kreme mešane s podlagami. Z lahkoto se nanese in razporedi po koži.

Daje vlažilen občutek. Takoj po nanosu ostane malo lepljiva na dotik in ima viden sijaj. Finiš je tak sijoč, vendar pa ne izgleda mastno.

Prekrivnost je res lahka. Ne prekrije skoraj ničesar, samo izenači polt in v mojem primeru mi doda nekaj barve (ker je odtenek pretemen zame).

Vonj je rahlo sadni in podoben kremam, v glavnem prijeten.

Poskušala sem vam pokazati kako izdelek izgleda na koži. Imate tudi bližnji posnetek, da dobite boljši občutek o izdelku. Na koncu objave žal ne bo mojih standardnih fotografij z makeupom, ker sta oba odtenka pretemna zame in bi izgledalo smešno.

Avon Skin Perfecting matirajoča BB krema

Mat verzija ima bolj teksturo moussa. Deluje gostejša, ampak se prav tako nanaša z lahkoto. Je samo manj kremasto gladka. 

Ni tako vlažilna kot navadna verzija, prav tako pa ni mat. Še vedno na koži pusti malo sijaja, ki pa je občutno manj viden kot pri navadni verziji.

Tudi ta ostane rahlo lepljiva takoj po nanosu, vendar manj kot navadna verzija.

Prekrivnost je prav tako lahka in samo izenači ten kože. To vsekakor ne bo prekrilo mozoljev ali rdečice.

Nanos je izgledal malo flekast. Nisem prepričana, če je to zaradi pretemnega odtenka na meni, ali je kriva mat formula. 

Vonj je enak kot pri navadni verziji, torej sadni in kremast. 

Navadno verzijo kreme sem nanesla na eno stran in mat na drugo. Nato sem ju primerjala skozi ves dan in si zapisala opazovanja.

Obe verziji nudita res lahko prekrivnost, ki ne prekrije ničesar, samo izenači ten kože. Navadna verzija poudari povečane pore, med tem ko so pri mat malo bolj prikrite in manjše.

Obe izgledata super sami po sebi in ne rabita pod njima kreme, ker sta dovolj vlažilni. Prav tako nobena ne poudarja suhih predelov na obrazu.

Ob koncu dneva sijaj pride na plano pri obeh verzijah. Namerno nisem dodala pudra, čeprav po navadi preko vsake podlage ali BB kreme nanesem puder, ker pomaga, da ne postanem prehitro sijoča. Normalna verzija je skozi dan hitreje postala sijoča in na sploh je na koncu izgledalo malo bolj sijoče kot mat. Mat verzija je prav tako spustila skozi kožo precej mojega naravnega sijaja in nikakor ni ostala mat kombinarana z mojim mešanim tipom kože.

Obe verziji sta izgubile kar precej prekrivnosti. Iz obraza sta izginjali precej enakomerno, razen medium odtenek, ki je izgledal malo flekast, ampak spet predvidevam, da to zaradi tega, ker je veliko temnejši od moje polti in je zato bolj opazen. Nobena verzija ni dolgoobstojna, kar je pričakovano za BB kreme. 

Formula obeh mi je zelo všeč. Normalna verzija se mi zdi odlična za vse s suho kožo in tiste, ki želijo sijoč naraven finiš. Mat verzija je rahlo manj sijoča in malo bolj pomaga prekriti pore. Ta bi bolje ustrezala mastnim tipom kože, čeprav bo lahko preveč sijoča za res masten tip kože. Mogoče celo bolj primerna za vse s kombiniranim tipom. Če preko njih nanesete puder, lahko pomaga z obstojnostjo. Je zelo lahkotna prekrivnost, ki je primerna za vsakodnevno uporabo. Je tudi res dobra vlažilna formula, ki meni daje občutek kot, da je krema mešana z pigmentom ali obarvana krema.

Nabor odtenkov je po mojem mnenju katastrofalen. Oba odtenka, tako svetel kot srednji, imata izrazit topel podton. Torej vsi z hladnim ali nevtralnim podtonom odpadejo. Light je vsekakor pretemen odtenek, da bi se lahko imenoval kot svetel in medium izgleda kot že precej temna verzija srednjega odtenka. Na sploh so odtenki definitivno temni in me bledolične tukaj ne bomo dobile odtenka zase. Škoda, ker se mi zdi sama formula precej dobra za nekaj, kar bi imenovala obarvana krema. Light verzijo bom verjetno še uporabila na morju ali jo vsaj zmešala skupaj z drugimi, ko bom malo zagorela. 

*Izdeleka mi je poslal Avon.

Review: Revlon Colorstay Combination/Oily Foundation (150 Buff)

Hey Beauties!

This has been long overdue. You know, when you have some products that are just so good that you take them for granted. This is why, I still haven’t written a proper review about my all-time favorite foundation Revlon Colorstay. Nonetheless, it’s here now. Prepare to be persuaded.


This foundation comes in a heavy glass bottle, like most drugstore foundations. The top is black and plastic. Packaging is actually very durable, so don’t panic if you drop it.

The prices are different among stores, but it’s usually around 12 or 13€ and you get 30 ml of it, which is also standard amount for drugstore foundations.


Here is the ingredients list. It also has SPF 15.


It has one flaw, which is the fact that it doesn’t have a pump. I’ve tried to find a good excuse for it, but can’t. It’s thick, but obviously not as thick that it wouldn’t go through pump. The pump is also not expensive, so Revlon’s only excuse is laziness.  Mateja has mention that standard pumps fit on Revlon bottle. So you can use pumps from Bourjois Healthy Mix or Rimmel foundations. I haven’t tried it yet, because I can work with it without the pump too. Because of the screw on top, the top of the bottle can get a bit dirty. It’s best to either pour some of it on your hand and then use the brush or sponge or if you like using hands, just put a finger over top and turn it upside down, then turn again to prevent spillage and you should be left with enough amount. 



Foundation is thicker, but  still very easy to spread.  It has a smooth and creamy feel, but it dries to a matte finish. The finish is not as matte as L'Oreal Infallible 24h-matte. It still looks "healthy" and moisturized. It’s not drying and it also doesn’t accentuate dry patches. Of course it depends on what moisturizer you use before, especially if you have dry skin. Keep in mind that I have combination to oily version. There’s also one for normal to dry skin. 


The drying depends from how thick your coats are, but in general it’s fast drying foundation (although not as fast as L’Oreal Infallable 24h-matte). If you have thinner layer it dries in a matter of second, while thicker coat needs more time to dry and it may be sticky for a longer time.

Once it’s dry it doesn’t move, at all. Seriously, the staying power is just amazing. It will literally last all day, if your skin is normal to dry. If you’re more on oily side, the long lastingness might me shorter, but still the best for a drugstore foundation.

It oxidizes a little, but I find that this depends from what I use underneath and how oily my skin gets through the day. If I use very hydrating creams, it doesn't seem to oxidize as much. It does oxidizes more in the summer time, when my skin produces more oil through the day. So I advise you to try some testers before, if you're afraid that the color will become too dark.



The coverage is fascinating. It can be thinned out to a light to medium coverage. Some would say that is full coverage foundation, but I would say that it’s medium to full coverage, although you can definitely build it up to full coverage. It might look a bit cakey by then. This foundation can cover everything from uneven skin tone, redness and small imperfections. If your skin is fairly good, you might not even need concealer after using this.

On the left side is how it looks like thinner out and on the right side is a very thick coat of foundation.


Application is crucial with this thicker high coverage foundation. Lately, brushes don’t seem to be working for me anymore. I hate how they leave stripes on my face. You get the most flawless and “natural” finish with makeup sponge. If you want to make it thinner, use a very moist sponge and tap on the face. If you want fuller coverage, squeeze excess moisture out of sponge and apply it by rolling onto the skin. This will cover pores and even out skin surface for flawless look. You can also use it with fingers, but this can result in a thinner coverage and maybe a bit less even.

I love the smell of it. It smells like a regular foundation smell, the ones that remind me of clay, but in a good way. The fact that it doesn’t have added perfumes is big plus for me and I’m sure sensitive skins will appreciate it, because it means less irritation. This is the only foundation that does not irritate me. Not that others do, but when my skin is hyper sensitive and irritated, foundations like Bourjois Healthy Mix further irritate my already sensitized skin with their added perfumes. 

On the left side I have no makeup and on the right side I have on Revlon Colorstay. As you can see the coverage is impressive.



I use the shade 150 Buff, which is the second lightest from the range. They also have Ivory, which is more pink toned and wouldn't suit me. Buff is slightly yellow toned, but still not as much as Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation. So I find that this could work for neutral skin tones as well. It's definitely not the lightest, but it's light enough for most of the time. I will say in the winter this is a bit too dark for me and I have to mix it with white foundation. 

I also swatched it with some other foundations. L'Oreal True Match N1 Ivory is the lightest and it has more of a pink undertone. L'Oreal Infalible 24h-Matte 11 Vanilla is the darkest of them all and has that obvious pinkish orange undertone to it. Bourjois Healthy Mix in 51 Light Vanilla is the yellowest of them all and it's also the second lightest shade. Catrice Nude Illusion 010 Nude Ivory is very neutral and it's in the medium of lightness among these others. Revlon Colorstay in 150 Buff is also pretty yellow toned and fairly light, although it does oxidizes a little. 


This is how my skin looks like just with Revlon Colorstay. I didn't use any powder on top.


When I put on top all my powders, bronzers, highlighters and blushes, it looks pretty much flawless. I hope you can now understand why I love it so much.


Impeccable high coverage, matte finish (that almost doesn't require powder, but doesn't look drying), neutral to warm undertone and amazing staying power, is why I love it so much. This is definitely my holy grail foundation and I'm going to be repurchasing it time and time again.  

If you have normal/dry version, I would love to hear how is it different to  my combination/oily one. 

Review: Non.U Eyebrow Pencil (shade 2)

Hey Beauties!

Another product to review from Born Pretty Store. I've seen this particularly shaped eyebrow pencils in some higher end makeup products, so I was interested to try cheaper version first. I chose this one from Non.U.



It comes in a paper box. It has shiny black plastic packaging with purple writing on it. It closes securely and the packaging is of good quality. 

It costs 3.78$ and you can buy it here.


It is double-ended product. On one side you'll get eyebrow pencil and on the other side you'll get a spooly. Very convenient, since I always use spooly before and after I draw in my brows.


Eyebrow pencil has a drop like shape. I think the shape should allow you to draw hair like stripes with one side being thicker and the other side creating thinner end of the hair. Unfortunately, I think it's a bit too thick in general to create thin natural looking hair. 

Spooly is great it makes it easy to brush the hair and blend the product. 



The pencil is more of a cream pencil. It's very creamy for something that's defined as an eyebrow pencil. It looks like a cream product in a pencil form. The fact that this is creamy, means it's not long lasting. It doesn't really dry to any more matte finish, so this can fade or go off, if you touch it. I also don't like the fact that the brows look a bit shiny, because of the cream formula. 

I chose the shade 2, because it seemed like the lightest brown. It's actually pretty dark yellow based brown. The warm yellow undertone is quit noticeable on the swatches. I don't think this is light brown, it's more suited for medium brows, maybe even the best for Mediterranean skin tones, because of a yellow undertone. It's a bit too dark for my taste and my current hair color. 


I apply this in a way that I brush my brows with a spooly.


Then I draw a few lines in between my brows, where I have sparser parts. After that I brush the brows again with the spooly, to spread product through the brows. 


This creates a stronger darker brow. As you can see it still is a bit more on the warmer side and fairly bold in terms of impact and color. 

On the packaging there are instructions on how to apply it. It seems like you should draw the upper end of the brows first, then go in the down part of the end of the brow. After that connect the front upper part with the end upper part and front lower part with the end lower part of the brow. Kind of like an "instagram brows" thing, where you start to outline the brows. Then I just blend it all and I'm left with the same result. 

Because of the cream like formula it makes the blending process really easy, but it also makes it messy. I think the formula should be harder and this way you would get a lot more precision. 


There is nothing essentially wrong with this product, it's just not after my taste. It's a very creamy eyebrow pencil. The shade is too dark for my brows and it's more suited for darker brows. I don't like the fact that it's a bit thicker and you can't draw thinner lines with it. I also don't like the creamy slightly shiny look that it gives to the brows. Double-ended design is what drew me to it in the first place and I love the packaging and multi-functional use of it.

This would be perfect for someone that wants that perfectly draw on and filled in brows, what it's referred to as "instagram brows". It might even be better for someone that has very  sparse or short brows, because this gives off a lot of color payoff. Though you might wanna think about that creamy formula and maybe set it with some powder after applying it. 

If you're planning on getting something from Born Pretty Store, you can use my code PETRAH10 and you'll get a discount of 10%.