REVIEW: mark. Blooming Pretty Highlighting Powder

I am so ready for warm weather and this highlighting powder from mark. ($16.00) makes me happy with anticipation.  I honestly thought this would be a powder that would just look pretty in the compact but turns out it looks just as pretty on your face.  

I smile a lot and tend to blush very easily (especially when I'm around that certain special someone) so, I don't own many blushes.  However, when my AVON demo catalog came in the mail, I just knew I had to get this! 

This is probably one of the prettiest blushes I have ever come across.  It's actually a highlighting powder but the flower portion has 2 shades of pink which is just so pretty.  It's almost too pretty to use. :) The yellow is like a buttercup color which is perfect for spring! 

I used the Precision Face Brush by BareMinerals which I absolutely love! $28.00

Here is a close up of the colors. 

I really like the fact that there is no shimmer or sparkle with this powder as it doesn't accentuate pores or fine lines. I wanted to use the yellow on my lids as well to just see more of the color.  There is a fair amount of pigment to the shade but not so much as to give you a harsh look from the 80's.  When all three colors are blended you get a subtle glow to your face.  I had this look for about two hours before I took the photos and then headed to dinner with some girlfriends.  

I used a champagne colored cream eye shadow on my lids that went quite well with the yellow. 

I think it looks even better with the flash.  

Now available from your AVON Representative. 

Price: $16.00 

If you don't have a current representative, you can click on my link below and it would be my pleasure to be your "AVON Lady." :)  As always, feel free to e-mail me @ havvagunther@gmail.com if you have any questions.  I hope you enjoyed this post and "Remember to Make Each Day Count!"

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Turkish Delights of the Day

• The weather here in Virginia has been beautiful (around 70 degrees) and then it started sleeting last night as the temperature dropped below freezing within hours.
• I have truly been enjoying my break from graduate school until I return on May 15th.  Need to really get crackin' on projects and my blog.  
• I received official notice about making President's Club with AVON and feel so blessed and overcome with joy!  This company is truly amazing.    

REVIEW: AVON CC Cream

This is one product that I have been sooooo excited to try and could not wait to order the demo before it became available to my customers.  I am a fan of AVON's BB Cream but do find that it has a dewy finish and I need to powder in my t-zone during the day.  Let's take a look and see how the CC Cream is!

Now CC Creams stand for "Color Correct" which is great especially for the winter since my cheeks get pretty red.  I also love that the SPF is 50!

Here is the information from their website (demo book since it's not available yet): 

Corrects, Protects, & Perfects.

• Begins to fade the appearance of dark spots in just 2 weeks
• Buildable light to medium
• SPF 50 protection
• With licorice and Vitamin C
• Color-corrrecting pigments and pearls improve the look of dullness, dark spots, and uneven skin tone
• 5 shades (light, light medium, medium, medium deep, and deep)  

This has more of a matte finish and I found that it reminds me a lot of Rimmel's new Stay Matte foundation.   It has a creamy consistency but almost dries to a powder finish.  I find that so interesting considering how "dewy" the BB cream is.  The shade I used is light-medium which was a tad to "light" for my skin tone so I think I will go with the "medium" next time.  I am in love with this!  I would recommend it for anyone who has combination/oily skin. I found that even my "drier" areas did just fine as they day went on.  I found the shades to be identical to the BB cream which is great since you can combine them for certain parts of your face.   

Here is a closeup of my left side which has the most pores and acne scarring.  I had a micro dermabrasion treatment the day before so I think it covered redness up pretty well.  I also liked that it didn't accentuate my pores!  I would say this has a light to medium coverage as stated and I was able to apply a bit more on my cheeks.  

This was just the CC Cream with flash (No powder or moisturizer).  I think it did a pretty good job! 

Here is a close up of the ingredients. I will continue using to see if it does "even my skin tone".  I'll keep you guys posted!

This product will be available campaign 4, which is the upcoming campaign (in about 2 weeks depending on your area).  

Price: $11.00 

Check with your AVON Representative for more information.  If you don't have a current Representative, you can click on my link below and it would be my pleasure to be your "AVON Lady." :)  As always, feel free to e-mail me @ havvagunther@gmail.com if you have any questions.  I hope you enjoyed this post and "Remember to Make Each Day Count!"

Arzu's AVON

Turkish Delights of the Day

• It snowed here in Virginia and the temperatures are still below freezing!  Two days ago it was 60 degrees outside.  
•  I have been keeping up with my 2014 Resolution of eating healthier and working out 3-5 times a week.   High five for me!  Now if I can only give up my love for red wine and European cheese. 
• The next semester of graduate school started and I've been studying my behind off.  

Simple No Fuss Makeup

Hello Everyone!

Some mornings I really don't want to spend too much time getting ready.  Yesterday was one of those mornings and it inspired me to share my routine with you guys!  It might be a day where I'm just running errands or I just want a simple look that takes no more than 10-15 minutes.  Here is my version of that look below.  For me a look like this only requires a few of your "go to" products and can be applied every day if wanted.  

* Please know that being an AVON Representative does not prevent me from giving honest reviews.  I am given products from many companies and I believe that some things work and others don't.  My reviews and recommendations always come from the heart! :)

I have some makeup on but I think it looks very natural.  One thing I didn't do was line my water line.  I usually use a brown eye pencil and I notice how different my whole face looks without it.  Just eliminating one simple product makes a world of difference.

Here is a closeup of my eyes.  I added just a touch of the AVON Diamonds pencil in vanilla right in the corners.  It's a waterproof shadow and looks like a big crayon.  I didn't include that one in the photos.  Sort of a last minute item. 

I think this look is simple yet you could easily add to it for a night time look later.  I've been reading some Turkish beauty magazines and really liked a look similar to this on a model I saw.

Below are the products that I used:

This is my second tube and I am truly loving this BB cream.  It is so light and the color matches my skin tone perfectly.  I have it in light-medium and I use the medium color over the summer when my skin is just a shade darker.  I like that the coverage can be built from light to medium and it doesn't have a dewy finish.  I don't need to put powder on if I use this.  With that said, I am looking forward to seeing how it is in the winter when my skin is drier.  
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This is my favorite concealer and I purchased it at QVC online.  I was unsure at first because of the price but they were right when they said you only needed just a touch.  It has a creamy consistency but it is quite thick.  I rub just a little between my fingers and then apply it by blotting.  A trick is to never rub your under eye area because the skin is so thin and you want just a light touch.  I have it in the shade medium and it stays on all day.  Definitely give this one a try!

QVC

This was a gift with purchase that I recieved a while back and clearly I don't use it enough.  Dior has long since changed their packaging and I won't even go into what year this is probably from. What I like about this is that these two colors go really well together.  The brown is completely matte but the cream color has a hint of shimmer to it.  I applied the cream color to my lid and then added the darker shade to my crease and blended with a fluffy brush.  I then took the applicator (the one on the right) and lined the bottom of my top lid with the darker shade (kind of used it like eyeliner).  It is a technique that my mom always used since brushes are too "complicated" for her. I love you mom!

Dior

This is one of my favorite mascaras and the brush is what makes it so darn good.  As most of you know most Avon mascaras have a wet formula and you do need to give It a second to dry before applying the next coat.  The brush really grabs a hold of your lashes and elongates them as it thickens.  You can really see the effect on the close up photo that I took and the price makes it even better.  This is my "go to" budget mascara! 

AVON

Enemy Noel from Beauty Broadcast posted a photo of the new medicated balms a while back and I finally found them at my local Walmart.  This shade called berry soft looked nice in the packaging and my dry lips were just ready to be pampered.  The only thing that I don't like about it is the scent.  It reminds me of Vicks or cough syrup.  The ingredients list eucalyptus as one of the ingredients and I should have expected that since it is a "medicated" lip balm.  It gives my lips a nice light color as well as moisture but I really can't get past the scent.  Sadly, I won't be buying anymore of these.  Interestingly, Walmart was the only place that I saw this product.

Walmart

I hope you enjoyed this look.  Please post any comments or questions below.  Also, share your favorite "no fuss" looks.

I hope you have a great day and remember to "Make Each Day Count."