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A cheery red lipstick is just we need to bring a flash of colour to these dreary January days and Avon have come up trumps with the Hydramatic Iconic Red Lip Giftset. The set contains a lovely creamy lipstick and a matching lipliner in a vibrant red that can’t fail to set your day off on the right foot. Beautifully packaged in a striking red fabric drawstring bag this set contains everything you need to add a spot of glamour to your working day.
The Hydramatic Matte Lipstick in Siren red glides on nicely with no bleeding or feathering, leaving my lips plumped and hydrated. The colour remains vibrant, even after eating and drinking and stays fresh and bright for about 5-6 hours.
The Glimmerstick Lip Liner in Ruby Shock complements the lipstick perfectly and the creamy texture is a dream to apply, outlining lips effortlessly. The twist up style means there’s no need for a sharpener and the fine tip allows you to line lips with total precision.
The drawstring bag is ideal for keeping the products together in your handbag or you can use it for for storing small items like hairclips or bobbles.
At £12.50 it is excellent value for money and a great way to blow away those winter blues!
Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own
We’re 12 days into December and I’m really enjoying opening the doors on these fantastic Avon advent calendars. December is always a crazy month and I usually find myself racing around trying to meet deadlines at work and getting ready for Christmas so it’s lovely to have an advent calendar that is packed full of treats. Whilst more expensive than a chocolate advent calendar, the products in these beauty advent calendars will certainly last a lot longer than the few seconds it takes to eat a piece of chocolate!
I’ve used plenty of Avon products in the past so I’m familiar with this iconic brand and even though I’m an adult I must admit it’s quite exciting opening a door each morning to see what’s hiding behind it.
The Self-Love Wellbeing Advent Calendar is a 12 day treasure trove containing all the products you need for a spot of head to toe pampering. With a nice mix of skincare and body care products it has felt like a daily indulgent treat and opening the doors has been the highlight of my day. I’m quite disappointed that it’s only a calendar with 12 days as I’ve loved all the products, especially the Planet Spa Sleep Ritual Pillow Mist which has been a godsend as I have been having difficulty sleeping recently. A couple of sprays on my pillow and I’m off to the land of nod in no time at all. The skincare products are giving my skin a real boost, I haven’t tried Avon’s skincare products before and I have to say that I’m really impressed! Not only are they lovely to use they’re also a lot cheaper than the brands I currently use I so I’ll definitely be switching to these in future.
The calendar costs £35 and the contents are worth £81.75 so it’s well worth getting one whilst they are still in stock – you don’t just need to count down to Christmas why not use it to count down to the New Year or a birthday instead?
Self Love Wellbeing Advent Calendar contents:
• 1 x Anew Renewal Power Serum 10ml. • 1 x Anew Renewal Power Serum 30ml. • 1 x Anew Ultimate Night Cream 15ml. • 1 x Planet Spa Radiance Ritual 50ml. • 1 x Anew Lifting Dual Eye System. • 1 x Restoring Cuticle Cream 15ml. • 1 x Planet Spa Sleep Ritual Pillow Mist 100ml. • 1 x Planet Spa Aromatherapy Beauty Sleep 30ml. • 1 x Foot Works Clay Mask with Lavender 75ml. • 1 x Anew Revitalising Micellar Water 50ml.
The other calendar I have been opening is the 24 Days of Beauty Advent calendar which costs £65 and the contents are worth a whopping £190.25. The majority of products are make up but there are a couple of skincare products to discover too, including the Anew Reversalist Day Cream, Anew Renewal Power Serum and Anew Renewal Power Eye Cream. I am in quite a rut with my make up so this calendar has given me the perfect opportunity to update my make up bag and try some new looks without breaking the bank. Trying products that I wouldn’t normally consider has actually been fun and after avoiding red nail varnish for years I’ve discovered that actually I do like it so will keep using Avon’s Power Stay gel Nail Enamel – The Red One.
Another new to me product I really like is the Blush Pearls which were hiding behind door number 1. They are perfect for giving my pale winter skin a gentle glow and are now a staple of my make up bag.
I’ve still 12 more days to go but in the days I’ve opened I’ve found a great mix of new products as well as a few old favourites and I’m looking forward to trying out the rest of the products over the next couple of weeks.
The 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar Contents:
• 1 x Anew Reversalist Day Cream 15ml. • 1 x Lash Genius Multitask & Multiply Mascara in Blackest Black 10ml. • 1 x Power Stay Liquid Lip in The Red One 6ml. • 1 x Ultra Matte Lipstick in Marvellous Mocha. • 1 x Power Stay Gel Shine in The Red One 10ml. • 1 x Attraction for Her Eau de Parfum Purse Spray 10ml. • 1 x Planet Spa The Sleep Ritual Pillow Mist 100ml. • 1 x Hydramatic Matte Lipstick in Mauve. • 1 x Blush Pearls in Warm 28g. • 1 x Ultra Colour 60 Second Express Nail Enamel in Mauve It 10ml. • 1 x Skin So Soft Original Dry Oil Spray 150ml. • 1 x Bronze & Glow Bronzing Powder in Warm Glow 13.5g. • 1 x Ultra Shimmer Lipstick in Spring Bling. • 1 x Anew Revitalising Micellar Water 50ml. • 1 x Glimmerstick Eyeliner in Brown Black. • 1 x Anew Renewal Power Serum 30ml. • 1 x Angled Precision Lip & Eye Brush. • 1 x Glimmerstick Diamonds Eyeliner in Twilight Sparkle. • 1 x Brow Boost Volume in Clear. • 1 x Glimmerstick Lip Liner in Mystery Mauve. • 1 x Anew Renewal Power Eye Cream 15ml. • 1 x Exxtravert Extreme Volume Mascara in Blackest Black 9.5ml. • 1 x Advance Techniques Absolute Nourishment Treatment Serum 30ml. • 1 x All-Over Face Brush.
I know we’re half way through December now but these calendars are such great value and will make an ideal present for any makeup-obsessed or skincare enthusiast in your life.
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