Though the bright neon eyeliners which seem to be becoming more and more popular in magazines these days, I can never bring myself to take on these violently loud color for an everyday outing. Instead, I take the less daring path, by wearing jeweled-inspired hues at more mellow tones. Mark’s Eyemarker ‘Color on Line’ in Enchanted Forest, Lapris and Wine are my usual go-to liners when I feel like doing something different. These twist-up eye pencils go on smoothly and last throughout the day, without having to continuously re-apply it. There was nearly no smudging, though I did set the liners with corresponding shadows (also by Mark). For those who are interested in trying these top-quality liners, but not interested in the colors, they are also offered in Java and Jet. Click images to view and purchase product.

-Kristen E. Licensed Makeup Artist, Site Contributor

Here is a better view of the colors:

Enchanted Forest

Java

Jet

Lapris

Wine

I dont know what if it is the changing seasons, or the fact that I have recently began using my hands alot more around the house cleaning, but lately tha condition of my poor hands have taken a turn for the worst. They have become dry and itchy at the knuckles, and my nailbeds have been cracking and peeling. Enter, Moisture Theapy’s Intensive hand cream.

As soon as I soon as I rubbed the cream onto my hands, they are instantly hyrdated and feel wonderful (without feeling greasy). Another plus is that insted of having heavy scents (which can actually dry out skin), its smells clean and light. This leaft me completely satisfied and headache free.

This product is by far the best hand cream I have tried to date, it keeps my hands smooth and hydrated, even through spring cleaning. Click to view product and purchase.

-Kristen E. Licensed Makeup Artist, Site Contributor

The 8-in-1 Eye Palette is a small palette containing eight shades ranging from matte and shimmers, and satins. Its versatile shades come in three different varieties; Neutral Tones, Paradise Greens, and Water Colors. The colors go on smoothly and last long, without looking cakey. The compact has a built in mirror which makes these great if you are on the go.

The Daring Definition Mousse Mascara in Black is one of the greatest product Avon offers. Its light weight formula coats each individual lash (without clumping), fanning them out so create beautiful, full lashes. The formula doesn’t flake of smudge, so application is only required on for radiant lashes all day.

For on-the-go lip color, I personally always go to Avon’s Glazewear Liquid Lip Color. It’s a full coverage lip gloss that can either be worn alone or over another lip stain. I love it because it always looks great, and it makes my lips soft and moisturized, without going on sticky or wearing out too soon. My choice colors are Darling Pink and Iced Pink. Click pictures to view & purchase products, along with other deals on Avon.

 -Kristen E. Licensed Makeup Artist, Site Contributor

I have been very hesitant to go all out and try a lot of mineral makeup brands foundations, but my Avon lady said why not and offered me a few samples from her full size mineral makeup jars.

First I’d like to say the my Avon mineral makeup review is here to just let others know about what I found and how my skin reacted.

I have worn mineral makeup before and like the creamy texture and coverage that the mineral makeup foundation I am currently using offers me which is Colour ID Minerals found at www.mineral-make-up.net

My skin is medium/combination and I did have to mix 2 Avon foundation mineral products together to get a close similarity to the color my skin requires.  This was ok since I did receive free mineral makeup samples in the foundations.

The coverage was ok, the glow was not, so right away I looked shiny and that is not an attractive look on me.

I wore the foundation to work, shine and all and around lunch time most had become too shiny and I used my Resurface X-treme from RAESIN IMAGES  I.E. Colour ID Minerals to counteract it and their product did stop the shine right away and it lasted me for the rest of the day.  Praise be to the Resurface X-treme Primer powder!!

The ingredients had some things in them also that I would rather not apply to my skin, several chemicals etc, but for anyone trying mineral makeup that doesn’t mind the chemicals or other ingredients that cause the shine then it might be a great product and I do love a lot of Avon’s products.

I’ll get a list of the mineral makeup ingredients in the foundations from the Avon website or my Avon lady as soon as possible and post them.

If some of you aren’t familiar, Webmd.com has some very generous factually articles regarding mineral makeup ingredients and what you should avoid.

-Kristen E. Licensed Makeup Artist, Site Contributor