Mary Bloomy: avon

In 2015, avon

Rosewood | Valentine's look |

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Lipgloss Collection

There are things we love to death and others we don't have an opinion formed.

Here it is, one of my smallest collection: lipglosses!

For the amount of products I have you assume I'm not a huge fan of these little friends, and you're so right!

l-r: ELF LipStain in Fashionista ; Douglas (nameless) ; Avon Colortrend in Berry Fizz

There are plenty of reasons to not like lipglosses and I could write a testament just to tell them all. But not going too further I'm just going to say what I think in general..

Well, lipglosses are supposed to make your lips look shinier or if not I don't know why's the wet thing going on. First of all I'm not a huge fan of sparkles, and truth be said I'm more of a matte lips girl!

My first lipgloss was the middle one, a present from my mom one of the past Christmas, which I'm very thankful for and being as honest as possible I quite like it! It's not sticky, it stays well, the color pay-off is good but... and here comes the but.. I don't reach for it many times.. nor this nor any other I have. I just never feel like using something shiny and attention seeker on my lips.

To the first of them all, I've never ever used the gloss part! I love the stain itself, it's gorgeous, the lasting power is amazing and everything but the gloss is not my thing. You already go it right?!

Avon... one of my favorite lip brands and once again I was enchanted by the color and decided to give it a try. And once again I used it 2 or 3 times! I suck I know.. But the good part is that I only have 3 so I haven't spent loads of money on a thing I won't use! *claps*

Here's the swatches!

l-r: Avon ; Douglas ; ELF

As you can see the color pay-off is really good and they look lovely on lips, it's just my paranoia! If you like glosses you shall try them since they're good products and affordable too!

I guess I'll continue to spend money on lipsticks and leave the shinny bottles for their lovers!

Thanks for reading,

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In 2014, avon

Nails & Spring = Bling!

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In 2014, avon

1,2,3 Look at me!

Hey beauties!!

There's times we need a pop of colour in our life and nothing better than to apply it in our makeup!

Not all of us feel confident using bright colours yet we can use the colours in subtle ways..

I love to pair neutral eyeshadows with bright waterlines, although not every colour goes right with it..

Some of my favorite colours to pair are blues, purples and greens.. since my eyes are brown it complements them and makes them pop a little bit more..

To create this look i used as base the Revlon Colorstay Foundation in 200 Nude and to correct my under eye circles i used Kiko 3d lifting concealer 01 light .

As i have oily skin and i want to sett all my makeup i use Catrice All Matt Plus Powder, and to give some definition to my cheekbones i often use my favorite bronzer - Soap & Glory Solar Powder.

As every face is framed by its eyebrows i used my Catrice Eyebrow Stylist in 020 Date with Ash-ton.

To create this look i used a light taupe brown shade, Kiko Makeup Milano Eyeshadow in 121, all over my eye lid and to add some definition used some darker browns.

On the crease and upwards i used Kiko Makeup Milano Eyeshadow in 123 (medium tone brown with shimmer) and to deepen the outter part of my eyelid i used Catrice Absolute Eye Colour 070 Double Espresso Macchiato, Please! (the dark brown colour)

The pop of colour in this look, as you can see, is given in the waterline by my Kiko Makeup Milano Smart Eye Pencil in 813 Aquamarine

To complete the look and give it more emphasis i used Essence Get Big Lashes Triple Black mascara, it gives volume plus lenght!

A look is only completed when it has lipstick!

My choice for this look was Avon Lipstick in Mirage, it's a mauve pink that goes well with everything!

I hope you like this look and take some inspiration for your next time wearing some colour! Dare yourself to wear some bright colours not only in clothes but also in makeup! It makes lot of difference ;)

Thanks for reading,

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In 2014, avon

Rosy Delight

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In 2014, avon

Brush Collection

Good evening my little mushrooms!!

Brushes are the most handy tools in the world! We use them to paint canvas, to clean and to make our makeup routine easier!

Todays post is about my makeup brush collection.. i'll show you them in detail bellow..

Let me just clear you something.. you don't need this much brushes.. you're fine with a powder and eyeshadow brush! I just enjoy applying makeup with brushes and i find that sometimes i need some more since i use so many different colours and to apply so many different products..

Face comes first and after moisturizing we apply foundation, concealer, powder, blush, bronzer, highlight.. ufa.. so many things we apply actually!

1- Essence Bloom me Up! Face Powder Brush

2 - ELF Professional Total Face Brush

3 - Oriflame Powder Brush

4 - Oriflame Flat Foundation Brush

5- Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

6 - Essence Bloom me Up! Blush Brush

7 - ELF Studio Powder Brush

So the first 3 brushes, as the name suggests, are made to apply powder and that's what i use them for.. My favorite is the Essence one since it's dense and soft.

The 4th brush is loved by some and hated by others, i can't decided if i hate it or love it, but i know i don't use it to apply foundation at all.. i like to apply some face paints when i create different looks.

Real Techniques is a well known brand by now and people raves about it like nobodys business but i have to admit that they are amazing! This is my only one but i find it as a staple in my makeup routine! It's good to apply foudation or powders! I sometimes use for liquid foundation other times to apply bronzer and it's amazing! Great quality bristles and lovely finish it gives to the skin!

Essence Blush Brush, as it is named is a flat kabuki brush that applys cream products really well.. i like it to apply powders too! Liquids it's not his best friend, still does a good job! Multifuncional brushes are my favorite!

ELF studio brushes are simply the best affordable brushes i ever had! I just can't say enough good things about it! This particular one can be used to apply foundation (my favorite way to use it) and also to apply powder.. your choice ;)

Sometimes i don't feel like using the brushes for the purpose of them so i change a bit..

The first one i rather use it for bronzer than blush.. personal preference! I have to tell you that these Claire's brushes are amazing quality!! i washed them so many times and they still good looking and don't loose bristles at all!

The Avon brush i use to apply blush or bronzer, it deppends on my mood.. but i find it good quality one.

Small Tapered Brush i use to apply highlighter most of the times but i also use it to make my contour look heavy!

Mineral Powder brush is a small brush to apply powder all over the face so i usually use it to set my under eye makeup or to contour as well.

Eye brushes are important if you want to create more professional looks.. If you're starting i recommend having eyeshadow and blending brush, if you like to wear gel eyeliner a brush for eyeliner is also need!

You have plently of choices on the market! You can buy kits or individual brushes.. some affordable good quality ones and some more expensive ..

You build your makeup collection so you choose what kind of brushes you want to have!

1 - Claire's Eyeliner Brush

2- Catrice Eyeliner Brush

3 &5 - Essence Blending Brush

4 - UBU no 36 Smudger Brush

6 - Essence Eyebrow Brush

7 - ELF Angle Contour Brush

8 - Oriflame Blending Brush

The name of the brushes tells everything about them! The only thing i have to add is that sometimes i use no 7 to contour my nose.. it's small yet dense brush and does the job really well...

I'm also hunting for another blending brush, any suggestions?!

As i said not too long ago, eyeshadow brushes are a staple! You can always use your fingers which is fine and works better sometimes, deppending on the eyeshadow.. in general i prefer to use flat fluffy brushes!

1 - ELF Eyeshadow 'C' Brush

2 - H&M Eyeshadow Brush

3 - Essence Bloom me Up! Flat Big Eyeshadow Brush

4 - Essence Bloom me Up! Flat Small Eyeshadow Brush

5 - Claire's Small Flat Brush

6 - Claire's Big Flat Brush

7 - ELF Professional Smudge Brush

8 & 9 - Essence Eyeshadow Brush

I have this ammount of brushes and i still think i need more.. let me clear.. I'm a bit lazy when it takes to wash my brushes.. it's just not fun although it's really necessary! So instead of always washing them i have more than 1 brush for the same purpose so i can use the same shape brush at least with 2 different colours.. if you know what i mean..

Last but not least i have 2 more brushes ! The first one is a lip brush that i find really handy to travel with! It's a lip brush and have amazing quality as the other studio brushes by ELF..

The last brush in this collection is a Brow and Lash Brush, sadly or not i rarely use this one.. i just don't need it, yet it comes handy sometimes when my eyelashes crumps like hell.. not used everyday yet necessary!

So this is my makeup brush collection, since i have so many others to paint!

Tip: You can always buy Watercolour brushes and use them to apply makeup! They're soft and do a good job, i don't promise they're less pricey but i know for my own experience that they work really well!

Thanks for reading,