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I recently got acquainted with an Avon representative and knew had to take full advantage of this. And by that, I mean get hold of as many testers I can. For now, I have bought testers for two lipsticks range and I am starting with review and swatches of one range i.e. Avon Ultra Color Bold lipsticks.
I have reviewed Avon lipsticks in past too and liked them a lot. If you can lay your hands on them at discounted prices, they are a real good deal. I got testers as the shades shown in the catalog are always misleading. The small lipstick testers allow me to see the real shade and also, test the quality. I think that one lipstick tester will easily allow me to wear the shade a minimum of 6 times. Maybe, even more.
The texture of these lipsticks is very creamy and smooth. They are well-pigmented and can cover pigmented lips fully. Shades like bare impact and starburst pink don’t offer a full coverage.
Also, they feel moisturizing for as long as they stay on lips. They impart a creamy finish at first but with the passage of time, turn into a bit of semi-matte finish. The lighter shades (Bare impact, Starburst pink) stay for around 2-2.5 hours without any eating. However, the bright and dark shades stay for quite long. Some of them also leave a light tint behind (Read: Sangria shock, Ruby shock, Magenta flush)
For the price they come at, they perform extremely well. A word of caution : Given they are very creamy, it’s best to store them in refrigerators to lend them a long life. I wear a nude lip liner with every bright shade in this category to prevent smudging problem.
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Coral burst: A true coral! Striking!
Bright nectar: A beautiful wearable orange shade
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Starburst pink: A barbie pink (Swatch doesn’t do justice!)
Peony pop: Orange peachy? Pink-orange peachy? Some lipsticks are really hard to describe! (Swatch doesn’t do justice!)
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Pink punch: A bright yet subdued pink with yellow undertones.
Fearless fuchsia: A blue toned bright pink.
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Magenta flush: A dark pinkish purple shade.
Hi-def plum: This looks like a red-based purple shade.
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Extreme mauve: A bright mauve pink.
Ruby shock: A red with definite pink undertones.
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Sangria shock: A plum based purple.
Vivid violet: An ideal dark plum.
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Bold Bordeaux: A deep berry red
Coffee crush: A chocolate brown
Bare impact: A soft nude brown
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Shades I’m loving at the moment: Bare impact, Peony pop, Bright nectar, Bold Bordeaux (although I wonder If I’ll ever wear it outside the comfort of my home) and magenta flush.
VCB Rating: 4/5
Price: Rs 399 each
Did you like any shade? Have you tried these lipsticks?
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