*Press sample*
I always get excited to try new skincare. I am a firm advocate when it comes to caring for your skin. I see it like this…you only get 1. It’s kind of like when your grandparents tell you not to strain your eyes growing up trying to read in the dark because you only get one set of eyes. Well, I see skin the same way. Sure, there may be things like Botox out there, but I’m not one for wasting money if there’s something I could have done to take care of my skin in the first place.
Today, I would like to introduce you to the Avon ANEW Clinical Overnight Hydration Mask. Most of you should know by now that I am all for a product that helps nourish dry skin. To be frank, this product did just that and more.
You should also be aware that I’m all about my luxury skincare containers. I was very impressed with this one. Here is what the product claims to do (credit to Avon):
Unique gel formula deeply replenishes lost moisture and replumps the look of skin.** Ultra-lightweight gel formulated with encapsulated hyaluronic acid & shea butter beads.
So shea butter instantly piqued my curiosity as shea butter has always been a God send to my skin. I was very happy to learn that ingredient was included in this product.
I would describe the consistency as being water-gel. It’s lighter than a gel, yet cool to the touch like water. I love it. It doesn’t give me that greasy film nor does it leave a sticky to the touch feeling on my skin. The photo above shows what the mask looks like blended, but it could definitely be blended out a lot more over a larger area (the face). This amount was just concentrated on my hand. Avon suggests the following instructions for use:
Use at nighttime, 3X a week over your favorite night cream and leave on overnight. In the morning your skin looks dramatically hydrated…and visibly younger!** Won’t stain your pillow.
I personally used mine 2-3 times per week and I experienced a positive result…really soft and nourished skin! Normally, I have to immediately apply moisturizer after washing my face because my face gets dry real quick lol. This product allowed me not to have to rush to do so. I even experimented by brushing my teeth and doing my eye brows to see what would happen and my skin didn’t flake up once.
So these babies were also in the package. Surprise!
These, my beauties, are the Avon Ultra Color Indulgence Lip Color lipsticks. I was sent over 3 to try. Here’s a brief description:
Creamy texture, free of heavy waxes. Vibrant, full-color lipstick. Medium-to-full coverage.
Left to right: Petal Pink, Rose Bouquet, Orchid Petal
Left to right: Petal Pink, Rose Bouquet, Orchid Petal
As you can tell, these colors are very creamy. They can also come across as harder to work with. This can be fixed by applying multiple layers, as I did on the back of my hand.
Left to right: Petal Pink, Rose Bouquet, Orchid Petal
Petal Pink is honestly not my cup of tea for obvious reasons. Darker women of color like myself, don’t try it. Let’s leave Pepto Bismol at the pharmacy, shall we?
Rose Bouquet will work on a variety of complexions. It’s a pretty wearable way to wear pink lips while still maintaining that glossy finish.
Orchid Petal is my favorite. It’s the most bright lol. This is your wearable hot pink, so if you want that Nicki Minaj or Katy Perry hot pink but you don’t want it to be as out there? Fret not! This is your guy.
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I really like the ANEW Clinical Overnight Hydration Mask, but then again, what skincare product have I not liked that caters to dry skin? I normally wouldn’t look at Avon as a brand to shop due to poor experiences in the past, but their skincare is definitely something to take a second glance at. I could probably pass on the Avon Ultra Color Indulgence Lip Colors and not regret it later. They are nice, but not unique to be honest.
ANEW Clinical Overnight Hydration Mask
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Avon Ultra Color Indulgence Lip Color
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You can find all of the aforementioned products on the Avon website or your local Avon representative.