Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick – Review & swatches

The dry winter winds are ruthless these days. And in times like these, a surge of hydration is exactly what we all need.

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick
Comfortable wear lipstick with stay-true rich colour.
Pigments reactivate when lips are pursed together for colour that keeps on going. Self Renewing Colour

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick - Knock Out Pink

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick - Knock Out Pink (swatch)

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick - Knock Out Pink (applied)

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick - Toasted Rose

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick - Toasted Rose (swatch)

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick - Toasted Rose (applied)

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick - Ripe Papaya

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick - Ripe Papaya (swatch)

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick - Ripe Papaya (applied)

My thoughts
Avon Ultra Colour Lipsticks feel creamy, moisturizing and comfortable to begin with. They also have a soft shine to them which makes my lips seem splendidly hydrated. On the downside, the lipsticks do not deliver a rich color pay off as promised – the colors in the tube are awfully misleading. I believe they have somewhat of a medium coverage (require multiple swipes) and the shades do not pop against my skin as they should. This is something that bothers me since I love rich pigmented lipsticks. I suppose the line would appeal very much to the younger throng.

Let’s talk about the shades; I’ve got Knock Out Pink, Toasted Rose and Ripe Papaya. Knock Out Pink is a deep pink with tinge of berry tone to it. Toasted Rose is a nude rosy pink – more like a my-lips-but-better kinda color. Ripe Papaya is a peach with an orange hue.

Honestly, the wear time isn’t the most ideal. The colors last two hour tops. Overall, the lipsticks are not bad. I would definitely steer the teens more towards checking these out. I, for one, am not a fan.

You might like it if…

• You are looking for a hydrating lipstick
• It has medium pigmentation with soft shine
• It’s scent-free
• The lipstick feels creamy and comfortable on the lips

You might not like it if…

• You expect a long wear
• It doesn’t have a rich color pay off as promised

My rating

3/5

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick is priced at £7.5 and can be purchased online from Tasneem Avon Page. Avon offers some amazing deals each month and if you're lucky, you can get these for just £3.5. Visit the page mentioned above for more details.

What do you think about it? Have you tried it?

PR sample(s) sent for review. This however has not affected my opinion at all. My loyalty is to my readers and being honest is my utmost responsibility. I have given my sincere opinion about the product(s) mentioned in the post. For more details, please go through my Disclosure Policy.

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Avon Ideal Flawless Loose Powder – Review & swatches

This product has stayed too long in pending review status. I got this earlier in winter which I think wasn’t the right time to share my opinion about it. Keep reading to find out more!

Ideal Flawless Loose Powder
Super-silky, fine-textured powder conceals imperfections and provides a flawless matte finish. Blends well and won’t settle into lines. Sheer coverage.

Available in 10 shades

Avon Ideal Flawless Loose Powder

Avon Ideal Flawless Loose Powder

Avon Ideal Flawless Loose Powder

Avon Ideal Flawless Loose Powder

Avon Ideal Flawless Loose Powder in Light Medium -- swatch

My thoughts
I haven’t previously tried any of Avon foundations but after having tried this, I want to. Before I underline the good points, I should mention that I don’t use it alone; I use it as a finishing powder on top of my foundation. On its own, it fails to provide any coverage so it doesn’t conceal any imperfections as it says. In addition to that, it also boasts a super-silky texture which I believe is true. This is the main thing that has impressed me. I don’t have much experience with loose powders but this one seems extremely finely milled and cushiony soft to the touch.

I have it in shade ‘Light Medium’ which is a good match for my skin tone (NC 30 in MAC). It has yellow undertones to it so it doesn’t appear ashy or unnatural. I apply it with a large powder brush and I’ve never seen it cake up or settle into lines. It’s lightweight, blends in flawlessly and doesn’t add an extra layer on top of my foundation so it doesn't make the skin feel suffocated. Since it’s a mattifying powder, it’s suitable for combination to oily skins. It locks everything in place and helps extend the wear of my makeup. I wouldn’t say it keeps me shine-free all day but it does take care of my T-zone for good four hours. It comes in a huge jar with a screw top lid that closes securely so you can tuck it in your purse for touch-ups during the day but forget about the puff as it's useless.

Overall, I’m happy with this product. The one thing that could improve is the coverage. It comes in ten shades which is pretty good. You don't have to worry about not finding yourself a match since there are shades for deeper skin tones as well. Thank you Avon for that! If your skin is oily and you’re looking for a setting powder that would go well with your skin tone and maintain a natural look, Ideal Flawless Loose Powder is worth checking out.

You might like it if...

• You have normal/combination/oily skin type
• You expect a silky-soft finely milled texture
• You expect it to mattify
• You use it as a finishing powder
• You're happy with the packaging & quantity  

You might not like it if...

• You expect it to conceal any imperfections
• You have a dry skin type/it emphasizes dry spots

My rating
 
4/5

Avon Ideal Flawless Loose Powder can be purchased online at Wishlist for PKR 1500.

What do you think about it? Have you tried it yet?

PR sample(s) sent for review. This however has not affected my opinion at all. My loyalty is to my readers and being honest is my utmost responsibility. I have given my sincere opinion about the product(s) mentioned in the post. For more details, please go through my Disclosure Policy.

If you have any questions, you can have a look at FAQ or email me on info@sarahassansblog.com.