I’ve often mentioned on this blog that my skin is combination and dries quite easily, but how do I take care of it? This is the skin care routine that I’ve followed throughout the autumn, winter and until the cold was all around us. What a mess! My skin care routine for the cold seasons. In the morning and in the evening, I always clean my face: during the cold seasons I use the Avon Care 3 in 1 cleanser with aloe and ginger and, as it finishes, I use the Solutions Hydra Radiance refreshing cleansing gel (disc.). The second step is the toner, I’m still using every day…
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Avon Naturals Strawberry & Guava Body Spray – review
There’s a little discovery I want to show you: it’s the strawberry and guava body spray from the Avon Naturals line. I’ve loved this scent since the first time I smelled this fruits combination and I think it can be a nice substitute for eau de toilette and other perfumes during spring and summer.This body spray has nice, fruity and sweet notes, it starts with a predominant strawberry note with just a hint of the exotic scent given by the guava. After a while the guava sensation comes out and it’s a real delight! I think it’s perfect for daytime and for everyone who loves fun and flirty scents. I…
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My Winter Haircare Routine for Frizzy Hair
This cold and harsh winter is putting my hair to the test, result?My hair is hard to control, frizzy and very dry to the touch. My old routine wasn’t working anymore and I had to adapt my treatments to the cold season. I’ve added a mask and a new product to my usual shampoo and conditioner for curly hair. These are the products that I’m using at the moment: – Garnier Ultra Dolce shampoo with avocado oil and shea butter; – Avon Advance Techniques frizz-control conditioner; – Pantene Aqua Light intensive treatment; – Avon Naturals conditioning balm with almond oil and avocado; – Avon Advance Techniques damage repair 3D Rescue. The Garnier shampoo with avocado oil and shea…
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Avon Color Trend Lipstick Swatches
Color Trend, the younger and affordable Avon make-up line, is coming with a new face and brand new tones. Waiting for it, I’ll show you the swatches of the previous lipstick line, in case in your country there’s still the old line and you want to buy something. Below there are the swatches with different light conditions and, in the second picture the swatches directly on my skin. As you can see (click to enlarge), there are some shimmery shades and lucid ones. Cafè au lait is very golden, by the way. Which type of swatches do you prefer for the future: on paper or hand/arm? I’d love to know…
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Avon Solutions Hydra Radiance Refreshing Gel Cleanser – review
Since my skin has become drier tha usual, I decided to use regularly the cleanser you can see in the picture below. It’s the Hydra Radiance refreshing gel cleanser, from the Avon Solutions line studied for dry skin or with dull complexion. This line, formulated with grains of paradise (also known as Guinea pepper), fruits of the Afromomum Meleguetta plant, aims to help accelerate the cell renewal process with products for each skin care daily routine step. The Hydra Radiance gel cleanser promises to “reveal refreshingly clean skin with a healthy looking, luminous glow”. Let’s see how it works and if it really does what it promises. This cleanser is…
