New Year, New Look | My List of Products to Try in 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR, BEAUTIES! Today is the first day of your new 365 page book. Write a good one, right? I am creating my first blog post of 2016 covering my list for beauty products to try out this year. A Beauty Bucket List for the year, if you will. In this post, you'll also get a SNEAK PEEK of new AVON products before they launch this year, since of course I'm always down to try the latest from AVON. 

Glimmersticks Eye Liner. I know, this is AVON's No. 1 Selling Eye Liner, why have I not tried it out yet? Mainly because i'm a stickler for the AVON Ultra Luxury Liners. I've always used the pencils that you need to sharpen but something tells me that i'm going to be making a switch this year after I try out the Glimmersticks. The product rating is insanely high, with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating with over 1,150 online customer reviews! I'm most excited about trying the shade Cosmic Brown and also stepping outside my comfort zone with more bolder shades such as Starry Night Blue and Emerald. I cannot wait to get my hands on these and it's a good thing I can order online at any time, day or night. Glimmerstick Eye Liner is regularly priced at $7 each but as of this post, this product is currently on sale for only $4.99 each! Great time to want to try these out and/or stock up on all the shades!

Smooth Minerals Blush. The Smooth Minerals Powder Foundation already has my heart. I have finally found my go-to foundation! Since I love one product from the Smooth Minerals makeup line o much, I am looking forward to trying another. I am currently using the mark. Glowdacious Illuminating Powder and it's a product that works for me but I always like to try out new things. What I look for in a face makeup is, No. 1 that it is fragrance free. My skin is quite sensitive and strong fragrant makeups just irritate it and cause me to break out. Based on reading the online customer reviews, which there are over 200 submitted, I predict that this will be another winner in the makeup department. Stay tuned for all my upcoming reviews on these products, as I try them out!

AVON Eyeshadow Primer. You know, I never really thought about using any kind of primer. I heard all the hype about the Magix Face Perfector and I thought... really? Is that necessary? I jumped to the conclusion that these were products that I didn't need. My first impression was, "Okay, another gimmick. Another thing to just toss my money at." Well, late last year I broke down and tried the Magix Face Perfector. I could not believe how wrong I was about it! It most certainly is necessary if you'd like to cut the shine from your face and create a smooth canvas for the rest of your makeup to go on top of. Happy to say that now, facial primers are a must in my makeup arsenal. So, with all that being said I'd like to try an eyeshadow primer since I feel that it would not do much different to my eye makeup looks, since i've admittedly so, been oh so wrong with assumptions on beauty products in the past. The time to try this product could not be better because at it's reg. price of $7, I find that it is currently on sale for $3.99! Shut up and take my money! haha


AVON Makeup Setting Spray. This is a product that I am most curious to try. Just like the makeup primers, I have never before used any kind of setting spray when completing my makeup look. I am quite intrigued on this product, about its application process and whether or not I notice a difference to how my makeup holds up. The online reviews seem to imply that this will be another beauty tool that is worthy of a purchase. It is regularly priced at $10 and as of this posting, it is on sale for the low cost of $5.99 for the bottle. It has an online rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars with 40 online customer reviews submitted. I do know of a friend who uses this product and swears by it so i'm eager to see if I get to "join the club" on this, so to speak. 

And now, for the SNEAK PEEK! Are you ready? Who is excited? I know I am!! Coming to AVON in Campaign 5 (Starting February 5th 2016 at youravon.com/ssandis) :
Perfectly Matte Lipstick. Velvety smooth feel with 100% true matte look. This product will be introduced with a special pricing of $5.99 a tube. After the intro special, this lipstick will be priced at $9 a tube. There will be 12 perfectly matte shades to choose from! I am really looking forward to trying this product since I love a matte finished lipstick! 

Since I am an AVON Independent Sales Representative, I will be able to purchase this product early, before its launch date. How you ask? AVON Reps get the opportunity to purchase from the What's New catalog "Demo Products". These demo products can be purchased by the AVON Rep to sell, for personal use, or to demo and have customers try before they buy! It's really amazing. You too can get in on all these exclusive products, way before their launch date by starting your own AVON business and becoming a Representative for AVON Products. Interested? SIGN UP ONLINE HERE. It only takes 5 minutes and the start up cost is just $15. Start your New Year off right by doing something for yourself. Don't wait another day to start your own AVON Story and create a beautiful future in this journey.

Vampy Makeup Trend + Pictures/Reviews

Hey there, beauties! Starting off the new week with a fresh post and a trendy makeup look: Vampy. I had so much fun over the weekend playing with my makeup and taking pictures in preparation for this posting. I've done a few FOTD (face-of-the-day) posts in the past, but felt like it was time to do my own personal FOTD. I've been craving to go a bit bold and try a berry lip so I went through my lippy sample bullets and found a beautiful one: Ultra Color Absolute Lipstick in Radiant Raisin ($9). I love this lipstick line from AVON because it has SPF 15 in the formula, which is great for keeping lips healthy and smooth. 

Once I found that, I began setting up my space. I started with my Magix Face Perfector ($11) to get my skin prepped/primed. I added my Smooth Minerals Powder Foundation ($12) using my AVON Kabuki Brush ($6.99). After having the canvas set, I used the AVON Lash Conditioner + Primer ($8 reg.) which i've recently become a huge fan of! 

While I was trying to choose which mascara to use (I have a few different ones on hand!) I decided that I did not want to go for such a bold lash since I was about to don a bold lip. I kept it simple and chose the AVON Wash-Off Waterproof Mascara ($8). which is a fabulous yet basic mascara. 

One of my favorite eyeshadow palettes is the True Color Eyeshadow Quad ($8 reg.) I have a few of these in different shades, but the one I chose to wear today was the Chocolate Sensation quad. The soft, shimmering beige brings out my eyes when added to the inner corners, and I love the milk chocolate and truffle shades for the crease Those all have a slight shimmer/sparkle to them but number 4 on the quad, Black Brown is a matte. I've noticed that most of the TC Eyeshadow Quads come this way: Numbers 1 thru 3 - shimmery and number 4 - matte. I use the AVON Pro Eyeshadow Brush ($5.99) and AVON Pro Crease Brush ($5.99). As for the sponge applicator that came with the eyeshadow, I use that to help remove nail enamel. It works great to reaching those inner nail creases.

 I also used my favorite eyeliner, the Ultra Luxury Eye Liner in Dark Brown on the bottom and then used the Ultra Luxury Eye Liner in Eggplant up on the top to get that pop of purple going on my eyes. I love these liners because they are easy to sharpen, the product does not break off or get too soft, and when applied lasts for hours! Another plus? These liners are only $5 each!

And now for the finished look! Thoughts?

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Beauty Primers & Setters

Hey, beauts! On the blog today are products that will help you get and lock down that gorgeous look of yours. You can purchase these items online at youravon.com/ssandis and they will ship straight to your home address! (Shipping is FREE on all orders over $40.) Let's start off with the primers, and particularly the face ones.

AVON has a few different options for you as far as the eyeshadow primers go. There is the AVON Eyeshadow Primer ($7) and the mark. Please Hold Eye Primer ($9). Both are great as they not only help to keep eyeshadow in its place without creasing, but double to conceal dark circles and under eye puffiness. 

DEAL ALERT! The AVON Eyeshadow Primer is currently on sale for ONLY $3.99 | As of this post, this product has a 4.6 out of 5 star rating with 192 customer reviews. *See below | Don't forget to add on the AVON Pro Cream Eyeshadow Brush for at-ease application with professional looking results. Professional Quality Makeup Brushes make all the difference!

*Online Customer Reviews for the AVON Eyeshadow Primer:

"This is hands down the best eyeshadow primer I've ever used, which includes some much more expensive brands. This goes on easily and then does what it's supposed to beauitfully. Shadow and liner stay put all day with no creasing or smudging."

"This primer is my salvation for long work days. It keeps my liner and shadow on for over 12 hours without reapplying or touch ups. Goes on smoothly and on my fair skin looks like a light shadow if I don't feel like using a colored eyeshadow. Great product!"

"Used many primers and I was even a representative of another makeup company for years and this by far is the best I have ever used. Never had a problem with any AVON product. I have completely changed everything over."

If you have read my previous entry, My Mini Makeup Haul, you'll remember that I tried and reviewed two of the next primer products that I will mention: Magix Face Perfector and the AVON Lash Conditioner + Primer. Both I have found to be essential in prepping my makeup looks. You can read (or re-read) more about those products HERE. 

To prep/prime those lips, check out the Beyond Color Lip Conditioner. SPF 15. Instantly lips feel softer, smoother and firmer. Colorless to wear alone or under lip color ($8). Pros: Soothing, Long-lasting, Healing, Effective. Best Uses: Daily Use, Prevent Wind Burn, Sun Protection, Treat Chapped Lips.

I'd like to shift gears a bit while still focusing on beauty primers. Don't disregard a good hair treatment. Have you tried the mark. Hair Products yet? With the damaging effects of the wind and cold weather, now is a good time to use the mark. Prep For It Hair Primer ($16). Run this lightweight lotion through wet or dry hair for a veil of moisture without weighing your hair down. This product is also great for detangling hair instantly. 

Other mark. Hair Products to explore are: mark. Therapy Session Hair Repair Mask, mark. More Than Shine Hair Serum, and mark. That's Beachy Texturizing Surf Spray. Learn more about all of the mark. Hair Products HERE.

Now that you have your beautiful makeup look applied, don't forget to set it:

The AVON Makeup Setting Spray is a phenomenal product that that will keep that gorgeous going! A quick spritz helps set makeup in place. This microfine mist dries quickly to an invisible finish. Helps set your foundation, blush, and eye makeup in place without drying your skin. This product is infused with Vitamins A, C, E. and leaves a non-sticky feel. ($10) How to use: After applying makeup, hold bottle 8-10 inches away from face. Close eyes and lightly mist face 2-4 times to help set your makeup.

As of this post, this product has a 4.4 out of 5 star rating with 36 customer reviews.

Online Customer Reviews for the AVON Makeup Setting Spray:

"I was a little skeptical about this product working, but not any more. I love this setting spray. My makeup lasts longer and looks fresh all day. Love it!!"

"I normally don't write reviews but this spray is amazing. Even after being outside for hours my makeup stays in place. I've always had trouble with my makeup 'disappearing' after half the day. This spray keeps it looking like I just applied it even hours later. Highly recommend."

Pros: Easy to apply, Good Value, Long-lasting.

Best Uses: Daily Use, Sensitive Skin, Dry Skin, Oily Skin, Normal Skin, Special Occasions.

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My Makeup Mini-Haul + Product Reviews

Hey, beauties! I recently tried out a few new products and I'm excited to blog my reviews on them!! I ordered the AVON Magix Face Perfector, AVON Lash Conditioner + Primer, mark. All Butter Now Lip Treat in Mauvelous, and the mark. Juice Gems in Juicy Fig. All of these products can be purchased at youravon.com/ssandis so be sure to check that out after reading my post. 

I'm going to start right at the beginning. I have been looking for a product to help combat the oily shine that has been attacking my face as of late -- does that sound too dramatic? No, I think it's fair to say. I've heard the rave reviews on the Magix Face Perfector ($11) and was hoping I would like it as much as others seem to. What is nice about this product is that it is a colorless face primer. There is no tint to it and it is for all skin tones. I love the added SPF 20, which I can rely on to help protect my skin from the damaging rays from the Sun. 

My Notes on the Magix Face Perfector Product: 
- It has a powdery feel when applying. 
- Soaks up the shine practically instantly! 
- Delivered a matte finish.
- I do notice the scent of SPF and that's the only scent I get from the product. 
- I applied my Smooth Minerals Powder Foundation over-top and it blended easily and flawlessly. 
- My pores are all but gone! 
- This product really does make a difference in how your finished makeup look will turn out.
- I am now a firm believe in face primers. This one gets my vote and I won't ever go without it again!

I already knew that I loved the mark. All Butter Now Lip Treat ($11) product, since I had tried it before and fell in love instantly with shade Bare All. I am just about all out of my tube (eek! *gasp*) and was dying to try one of the new shades that was recently added to the product line. I chose the shade Mauvelous! This lip butter smells and tastes amazing with the shea, cocoa, and mango seed butters.

My Notes on the mark. All Butter Now Lip Treat shade Mauvelous:
- Perfect mauve shade for Fall.
- My dry lips instantly felt moisturized and smooth.
- Smooth, buttery texture that is pleasant and non-sticky.
- Wears like a lipstick but feels like a lip balm (lightweight!) 
- I realized that I NEED all 8 of the mark. All Butter Now Lip Treat Shades!!

I've been wanting to try the mark. Juice Gems High Shine Lip Gloss ($11) for a long time now and finally I was about to! I wanted a more neutral colored lip gloss as most of my lipstick stash is pinks and reds. I chose Juicy Fig and i'm quite glad that I did. I am so excited that this product contains real fruit extracts that amp up that yummy factor! This really does taste delish and that's refreshing from the chemical taste of other lip glosses that i've used. 

My Notes on the mark. Juice Gems High Shine Lip Gloss shade Juicy Fig:
- My lips felt hydrated and conditioned after applying.
- This tube is much BIGGER than I thought it would be (yay more bang for your buck!). 
- High Shine in the name is exactly what you will get with this product. Incredible glazed look. 
- Just a hint of color, which is what I was looking for! 
- Easy to squeeze tube, making application a breeze (just be careful to not overdue it. Less is more, ladies!!). 
- Packaging is overall made well. I can trust that the cap isn't just going to fall off when in my bag and dry out my product.
-Tastes a bit like peach. Yum!!

I previously blogged my review on my new favorite mascara: Big & False Lash Volume Mascara. Since I have just started to wear mascara, i'm still learning how my eyelashes will take to it and how to treat and take care of them. I discovered the AVON Lash Conditioner + Primer ($8 ON SALE NOW $4.99!) and knew I had to get it. I saw some reviews that this product had actually helped in growing eyelashes and who wouldn't want that!? This was the first go at using a lash conditioner and I wasn't sure really what to expect. 

My Notes on the AVON Lash Conditioner + Primer:
- What I found was that the conditioner is a white, creamy primer that goes on just like any mascara would. 
- The wand is not too big nor too small, I found it to be the perfect size and brush to reach and prep all of my lashes.
- Went on and left the tips of my eyelashes white at first, but quickly faded and you couldn't tell it was on them. 
- My mascara went on over-top nicely, and I even noticed a difference in how the product worked. I was surprised to find that the mascara results intensified with the use of this lash primer! 
- Also, I noticed when it was time to remove my eye makeup, it came off even easier than before. Which though I thought was not possible, clearly it was. 
- I'm very pleased with this product and will continue to use it and see if I notice my eyelashes grow during continued use.

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