I used to love flicking through the
Avon catalogue when I
was a teenager as it was my only real access to makeup and beauty at the time
(I’m 36, so back in the day, makeup was nothing like it is now). During
lockdown (yes, lockdown has a lot to answer for when it comes to all my makeup
purchases!!!!), my neighbour asked if I would like to take a look at her
colleague’s Avon catalogue. Yes, yes, of course I would, take all my money now!
I did get most of these items on some kind of offer, but their offers change
all the time, so I will be stating the full price the products are on the
website. However, I found some real gems and so here are some of my favourites
from my Avon order…

Also back in the day, Lauren Conrad used to be an
ambassador for Avon’s Mark line and we couldn’t get it here in the UK at the
time, so when I was flicking through the catalogue I decided to try out a few
products. The first is the
Mark Show Glow Glow Powder Highlighter (okay, so
this is going well as I can’t even find this on the website anymore! Maybe it
will return.) in the shade Pink Sand. It comes in black and rose gold packaging
and the shade is a champagne pinky tone, which is right up my street. This is a
delicate highlight and so if you are wanting a full blingy look, this is not
the highlighter for you, but if you are wanting a pretty glow to the skin, then
I would definitely recommend trying this out as it is great for lighter skin
tones and is very wearable.



Carrying on with highlighters, (I am such a sucker for a
highlighter), we have the
Mark MagiX Finishing FX Stick (RRP £6.00). I opted
for the shade Ice Princess, and there are others available, but I adore this
sweet light pink with a hint of gold colour. I have really been loving cream
products this past few months, and this works beautifully on the cheek bones,
giving the skin a healthy glow, but a more natural finish that isn’t cakey or
heavy on the skin. The FX Stick comes in a twist-up container and you get quite
a good amount of product for your money.

As I hadn’t tried anything for such a long time, I wanted
to order a variety of items including a mascara, and so I opted for the
AvonEuphoric Mascara in the shade Brown Black (RRP £9.00), and is also available in
Black and Blackest Black but as I am quite fair, I wanted to try a lighter
shade for a change. It comes in cool colour-shifting packaging and the wand
itself is in an hourglass shape, which reminds me a little of the Too Faced
Better Than Sex Mascara, except with more bristles. I am really impressed with
this mascara, the formula is creamy and doesn’t flake or budge and it coats my
lashes evenly, adding volume and length.

Next up is the
Avon True Eye Enhancing Shadow Crayon
(again, I cannot find this on the website at the moment), in the shade Soft
Peach. I really enjoy using eyeshadow crayons for quick pops of colour on the
eye when I don’t have time to use regular eyeshadows as they are super easy and
quick to use. The formula of this one is soft and creamy and is full of shimmer
to give a gentle metallic look and the soft peachy pink is a really pretty
colour. I would definitely try out more of these if I could find them online.


Another item from the Show Glow collection is the
Mark Show Glow Glitter Flix Stick (RRP £4.50), which is available in Flickering Pink
and the one I have here, Flickering Gold. I do think next time I place an order
I will definitely pick up Flickering Pink as these are gorgeous! They come in
rose gold packaging and add a wash of shimmer to the eyelids, but with extra
pieces of glitter too, so you get a really quick, yet effective look for under
£5.00, which I think is a bargain. Just like the other Shadow Crayon, this is
super soft and creamy, and they glide onto the lids effortlessly, so you are
not pulling on that delicate eye area.


As I have mentioned in other posts recently, I am loving
a lilac eye look at the moment and so another item I ordered is the
Mark 18HR Artist Eyeshadow Ink in the shade Lasting Lilac (RRP £6.00). There are seven
shades to choose from, and I would definitely pick up some more as they were on
offer for £3.50 when I ordered mine. These little glass pots contain beautiful
creamy eyeshadow which again is so easy to apply, yet always really effective.
The shade Lasting Lilac is a pretty slightly metallic shimmering lilac with an
undertone of silver, and I adore it! The formula doesn’t budge and stays in
place throughout the day, and neither does it fade, which for someone with
hooded eyelids, is a real bonus!

The final item I chose is the
Mark Perfect Brow Crème Gel Pot (RRP £7.00), which I ordered in the shade Light Brown, and there are five
shades to choose from. Normally I would go for a medium brown, but this looked
quite dark in the catalogue and it works really well for me. You get a good
amount of product and it is a pomade formula and so a little goes a long way. I
find this easy to apply on the brows, and it doesn’t harden when it sets, so it
looks nice and natural, and I find that it stays in place throughout the day
and I had no issues with it wiping off or sliding down my face. Always a
winner!
You can find Avon online
here.
All the Loves,
Kathryn xxx