Review: Avon lipsticks (testers)

Hey Beauties!

I love to order testers from Avon. You can't just buy a lipstick based on the picture, right? Usually the colors look very different in person. I also love lipstick testers, because I almost never use up the entire lipstick. Testers give me varieties of shades for a low price. I thought I would share my recent testers with anyone who thinks of buying one of those lipsticks.



I ordered five different lipstick testers. If you buy 5 you get them all for 1,25€. Otherwise one tester is around 0,30€.

Lipsticks from right to left: Plump Pout lipstick in Shimmer Peach, Ultra Color lipstick in Blush Nude, Ultra Color lipstick in Chic, Ultra Color lipstick in Lava Love and Perfect Kiss lipstick in Racy Red. Swatches below are in the same order.



First is Plump Pout lipstick in Shimmer Peach. It's a light peach color with silver shimmer. The base of the lipstick is pretty orange to gold so this would suit those with warm skin tone. It's pretty creamy formula, so maybe not the best for those with dry lips. 



Next is Ultra Color lipstick in Blush Nude. It's a warm toned pink. It looks a bit darker in real life than it does on the photo below. It also has some plum tone to it.



This one is also Ultra Color lipstick in Chic. It's on the plumy side already, but very light plum pink shade. Perfect for every day wear if you're afraid of dark rich plums. 



This is one of my favorites. Also Ultra Color lipstick in Lava Love. It's pink magenta toned red. I don't own any such shade and it's so interesting. It's also pretty warm toned and it's just the perfect mixture of pink and red. 



This one is a repurchase. You might have seen this lipstick on me in some of the posts. It's Perfect Kiss lipstick in Racy Red. I love this color, especially for fall and winter. It's dark red color, with some plum tone to it. 




All lipsticks are pretty shiny, glossy and moisturizing. Which means you will need to reapply them every once in a while. The only exception is Plump Pout lipstick, which is a lot more creamier and therefore it can stick quickly to dry patches. It's still pretty moisturizing, but because of the cream formula, it will last a bit longer then other lipsticks. 

Darker shades can stain lips a little, just a warning. 

All lipsticks cost 8 € (the full sized lipsticks), but Avon has a lot of good deals. Now they're around 5.60 to 3.90€. 

I think they are pretty good and if you can get them when they're not fully prized, I recommend you purchase some. If not you can always order testers and have fun with those.

What's you're favorite lipstick from Avon, if you tried any?

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DIY: Christmas tree ornaments (part 1)

Hey Beauties!

Christmas is coming up:), yey! I think I'm more excited for the holidays, because I finally have some time for me. Sometimes I have so many ideas and so little time. I hope to catch up, but I doubt. You know how it is, family comes together, you go here and there and the holidays are over.

Here is another Christmas DIY. In one of the stores I found these transparent Christmas tree ornaments and was so happy. Then I didn't know what to do with it. So many possibilities :). Here's the part one of how I decided to "pimp" those up.



Gold glitter with red bow ornament

For this one I used Mod Podge as a base. I poured it in the half of ornament and swirled it around. I got a wavy pattern and them I poured on top of that some gold glitter. I let it dry and then I just shook off any leftover glitters. At home I also had red gift ribbon and tied it into a bow. I glued it on the top of ornament. I also used some leftover gold decorative cord and used it to hang my ornament on the tree.







Snowflakes and fake snow ornament

I took one of Avon's nail polishes, which is a beautiful white silver shimmer shade. I used a striping nail brush and drew on some snowflakes, randomly. Then I had some fake snow at home so I filled my ornaments to a half. I took decorative white and silver cord to tie a bow and used it to hang the ornament.







I still didn't put up the Christmas tree, because we usually do it later in December. But when I get around to it, I will hang these on. I think they look kind of cute, what do you think?

In another post I will share my other two types of those ornaments.

Did you make any DIY Christmas tree ornaments? 

Christmas colored makeup

Hey Beauties!

Finally, I had some time to create another makeup look. I really enjoy sitting down and just having time to play around and paint my face. Do you enjoy that, too? I find doing makeup very relaxing and sort of a treatment. But I really hate doing makeup in a hurry, which is unfortunately any time I need to go somewhere :). Anyways, I played with my favorite Christmas color scheme - gold and red :).


For my eyes I used gold eyeshadow all over the lid and matte taupe shade in the crease. I put that taupe shade also on the outer part around lower waterline. I did a little winged eye liner and went over with black eyeshadow.


On the inner corner of the eye I used a light gold nude highlighter. Then I used liquid gold on the center of the lid. It's the one from Catrice Glamazona LE. I curled my lashes and put on lots of mascara. I also added 4 pairs of single fake lashes on the outer corner of the eye. Then I took yellow and white nail rhinestones and glued them under my eye and in the inner corner, with the eyelash adhesive. I saw a really nice use of rhinestones in one of Nikki Tutorials videos and had to try it, too :).







I lined and filled in my lips with red lip liner. Then, went over it with warm red lipstick. 


On the cheeks I used peach blush, I also added bronzer and highlighter on the bridge of the nose, cupids bow and top of the cheeks. 




That is one of my interpretations of a makeup inspired by Christmas, that is suitable for any party, especially Christmas parties coming up in this time of the year. The liquid gold is also great, when someone tries to take a photo of you with flash, because it bounces off the light. Gold eyeshadows will look especially good in any dark environment parties, because it gives a nice light to the eyes, especially in dim lightning. 

Products used
Face: Bourjois Helathy Mix + Maybelline Affinimat foundation
         Revlon Colorstay concealer

Cheeks: Essence Sun Club bronzer
             Deborah Milano blush in 24 Rame
             Essence Metal Glam highlighter

Lips: Essence Femme Fatale lip liner
        MUD Lady Bug lipstick

Eyes: Bourjois stretch gold eyeshadow + MUA Undressed palette shade 6 (gold shade)
         Catrice Absolute Eye Colour in 080 Help! I Am Stranded (taupe shade)
         Catrice Glamazona Liquid gold topper
         Essence gel eyeliner
         Artdeco Permanent lashes 3
         Artdeco Adhseive for lashes and sparkles