Avon Simply Pretty Haul

 Due to insistent public demand, Avon brought back its  iconic Simply Pretty Lip and Cheek Tint in roll-on bottles. Currently, it has two shades (top to bottom): Cherry Pop and Pink Blush.

Of the two shades, Pink Blush is still my favorite. It gives a pinkish, natural pop of color to my cheeks and lips. Honestly, Cherry Pop doesn't even show up on my skin. It is not pigmented so I only use Pink Blush. I got these two on sale at Php 99 each.

I also got Avon Simply Pretty Shine No More Dual Powder Foundation in Natural. I've been reading raves about it, and some even compared this to MAC Studio Fix. However, I don't see this as something at par with MAC. Why? Here are some reasons:

1. It has limited shades (only three if I remember it right). I got  Natural which is still too light and has an inappropriate undertone for me. I'm NC30 by the way. The other shades like Soft Bisque and Almond are also too light.

2. It has medium to light coverage, unlike MAC which can withstand even warm spotlights.

3. It has poor staying power. Mine only lasts two hours when applied dry and three hours when applied wet. So, the tendency is, I had to reapply more often. This eventually results to caking at the end of the day.

4. It has so-so oil control. I'd rather have Fashion 21's Tea Tree Oil Powder Foundation to control my oilies than use this one.

Hope this helps!

Current Favorite: Colour Collection Triple Treat Lip-Cheek-Eye Color Stick

I've been seeing this before in the brochures, but I just thought it was so ordinary, and that my impression is it is some mediocre product. But I was WRONG. this is one fantabulous product! Colour Collection Triple Treat Lip-Cheek-Eye Color Stick is so handy, long-wearing and has good color payoff.

I got the chance to try its Lots of Rose shade, and i got hooked into it. It is now a staple in my kikay kit because it is very handy and versatile. Sometimes when I just don't like to put on makeup, or if I am in a hurry, I'll just sweep a few coats of this pink tube on my cheeks and lips and I am all set.

Lots of Rose is a very nice shade of warm candy pink with subtle shimmer. Here's a closer look:

Here's a swatch on my NC30 skin:

And on my lips:

Seriously, I am getting addicted to this tiny little pink magic wand. I want to try all the colors. too bad, the one who sells Tupperware Brands here at our place is now inactive. I want! I want!