A few days ago, during a boring afternoon, I decided to do my manicure. I opted for a very dark nail polish, I choose an intense plum from the First Lady line, it’s the number 24 and it isn’t in the Italian market yet. So, yes it’s a sneak peek! I applied two thin coats, once dried, I applied a golden glittery top coat with 1mm hexagonal and small round glitters, the Avon Color Trend “Gold Flecked”, from the tip of the nail to half lenght. Again I let the nail polish to air dry and then I applied two coats of a super cheap glitter top coat I have…
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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 – old line (grab them as long as you can)
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…
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Avon Advance Techniques Frizz Control Conditioner – review
A conditioner is a must have product. Even if you have frizzy, dry or coloured hair, you must use it! Trust me, you will see and feel the difference with the usage of a conditioner. My favourite one is the Avon Advance Techniques frizz control, I’m using it everytime I wash my hair. This conditioner is perfect for frizzy hair and every hair type and promises smooth and frizz free hair while it helps to lock the moisture. To use it, you have to apply a bit of product through your hair, leave it for just one minute and then rinse it off. I find the scent very pleasant and…
