Throwbacks Week: Avon Honeydew Dazzle

A polish brand I don't review much, but like is Avon. I was more into Avon polishes a few years back when a friend of mine was a rep. I bought a handful and really enjoyed their offerings. This was one of the colors I bought back then and I think it's a really unique color considering it's from Avon!

Honeydew Dazzle 

Honeydew Dazzle is a pale honeydew green with clear glass fleck shimmer.

Collection: Avon Forbidden Fruits 2013

Color: I love this soft pale green shade. This is so summer for me. Greens can be kind of tricky on me, but this one is awesome. What makes the shade even better is the glass fleck shimmer added. It really adds a pretty effect that makes it look like it's glistening in the sun.

Formula: The formula on this is OK. The formula on this is a bit streaky and uneven. I used 3 coats above. It's not the worst formula I've ever used, but it's not ideal either.  You can tell in the photo despite using 3 coats it doesn't even out entirely.

Price: N/A. I don't think this one is available anymore.

Overall: Despite, the tricky formula I really love Honeydew Dazzle. I love this soft green shade and adore the glass fleck shimmer. I love me some glass fleck glitter and shimmer and I want to see more of it! This is a beautiful color that I'm happy to have.

My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Paint Splatters

Happy Friday!

Third Week Throwbacks: Avon Nude & Infused

I think one of my biggest struggles with nail polish has been finding nude nail polish that works with my skin tone. That's followed up by finding a nude nail polish that isn't sheer or too chalky. There are so many nude polishes out there that are those super sheer nudes or neutrals or these very yellow toned nude cremes. I dislike both. The sheer ones don't build up the and the yellow toned nude cremes look horrific on my skin tone.

I have such a hard time finding nude shades that I think I only have 2 in my collection that work with my skin tone. When ever I'm feeling a little glittered out and just want a palette cleanser I always go-to this nude polish by Avon.

Nude & Infused

Nude & Infused is a pinky-nude with a soft purple-pink shimmer.

Collection: Avon Enchanted Spring 2012

Color: This is my perfect my nails but better shade. It has pink and flesh tones to it that make it very friendly for cooler skin tone people. I also love the shimmer! If I'm going to do a nude I want it to have a little bit of something special to it. This is a subtle shimmer, but just enough to give that teensy bit of uniqueness and fun.

Formula: This is 3 coat formula that is very smooth and easy to apply. I'd say this is in between a creme and jelly. It's not a jelly or a crelly, but it has the element of sheerness to it without being a sheer polish that keeps this looking soft. I sometimes fine nude cremes can be a bit stark against the skin, so I really like the finish of Nude & Infused.

Price: Sadly, I can't find this available anywhere anymore, which sucks because I think this would a great polish for people who still struggle to find their perfect nude.

Overall: This is hands down my favorite nude nail polish of all time. It gets a lot of use out of me. I wear this a few times every year and I don't tire of it. I love the soft look of this and how it compliments my skin tone.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 *Golden* Paint Splatters

Happy Thursday!

Avon Mega Watt Shock

It was recently revealed that Pantone's top color for spring 2014 will be Dazzling Blue. Pretty familiar, eh? I think Dazzling Blue at least for me has been my "it" color for the past 2 years! You can never go wrong with a bright vibrant blue. I think I have an another awesome Dazzling Blue candidate for you nail polish stash by Avon. 

Shock

Shock is a bright royal blue jelly.

Color: Yes, I said jelly! This is a saturated in your face bright blue. I can't say it's entirely original, since we've seen tons of bright blue polishes out ther, but it's gorgeous nonetheless. 

Formula: This formula is very sheer, but I achieved the look above using 4 coats. This isn't as jelly-like as L'Oreal Miss Pixie, and it's slightly lighter. It's slightly more opaque than the L'Oreal summer jellies, but I'd still classify it as a jelly. Look how squishy it is! 

Price: This is around $6.00 on the Avon website. Avon always had awesome deals going on, so you can usally find this for less with an offer. If you're looking for an Avon rep to buy from, I recommend my  friend, Alyssa. 

Overall: This is bright blue and it's a jelly! What more can I say? The formula could be a little less sheer, but as I said it's bright blue and a jelly! :)

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Paint Splatters

Happy Thursday!

Way-Cool Mani Wednesday: Avon Brights

It seems like in the past few years that neons have become appropriate to wear in fall. I wouldn't wear neons as a full outfit, but neons as accents and accesories in fashion seems really cool to me. I love the combination of fall deep and muted shades with neon accents. Mind you, I'm about as fashionable as a banana slug, so my fashion sense should probably be disregarded. However, I do like to try to coordinate fashionable trends through color, that typically being through nails and makeup.

I did this neon, bright, and fun mani recently, and I think it would look great during any season!

Polishes Used: 

L-R: Avon Hot Pants, Shock, Electric, OPI The Man With The Golden Gun, and Finger Paints Are You Hoppy?

Manicure Description: I painted my thumb, index, and pinky fingers with Hot Pants. I painted my middle finger with Shock topped with The Man With The Golden Gun, and my ring finger with Electric topped with Are You Hoppy?

I'm very happy with this mani.  I love the colors together with the glitter accents. It's manis like these that make me feel good. They're fun and they pop!

Happy Wednesday! 

Avon Illusion

You know those colors that keep you guessing? This Avon one is just like that. It's one of those colors that depending on the light can look different. I was really intrigued by this polish. I really have no idea what color it is supposed to be exactly, but that just makes me love it more. This one is part of the Enchanted Spring collection.

Illusion

Illusion is a pale gray-green with a purple shimmer.

I notice in some light the green of this comes out, while in others it looks more like a an gray-white. The purple shimmer is apparent though in any light. It is honestly one of the most unusual polishes I have. The color is completely original, and the fact that it can look different depending on light and angle makes it more original. The name "Illusion" is absolutely fitting! I am in love with this polish. It so stinking weird and strange, that I can't help but love it. I really mean that in a good way too, it really catches my eye!

I bought this on the Avon site through my friend Alyssa from Pretty Little Bottles who is an Avon Rep. If you're looking for an awesome Avon Rep. You can find her page here.

Happy Friday!