Start by cleansing and toning. Using a toner or astringent is very important, as this will close the pores and minimize oil secretion. During the summers this step is a must.

                       If you have to use makeup, use a oil-free tinted moisturiser with SPF. For the ones with sensitive skin use Lacto Calamine all over face and neck.

                      Also the ones with uneven skin tone, use as little foundation as possible. Use a damp sponge to blend it in. Also better use a liquid foundation.

                      Translucent powder is very important in the summer. Apply with a big fluffy brush.

                     Match eyeshadow colors with your skin tone. Apply eyeshadow on your lids only to compliment your look. Also use a highlighter on your brow-bones. Sand, champagne, soft pink, beige, pale peach and nude colors work best for summer.

                     Apply a thin line of liner, preferably brown, on the upper lashline only. Line below lashes with a brownish eyeshadow. Use waterproof liner and eye products.

                    Transparent or brown mascara on your lashes to make them look longer and thicker. Use waterproof mascara.

                   Blushers should be nearly nude. Soft pink or natural brown are best but powder blushers work best.

                   Outline lips with a nude lip liner and fill in with it. Light subtle shades look flattering in the summers. Now fill in with a lippie using a brush. Blot with a tissue paper and reapply another coat of lippie. Nude shades looks best during summers. A dash of gloss on the center of the lips to plump them up.

Cherry Red- Lip Swatch

Avon Simply Pretty COLOR BLISS LIPSTICKS- SWATCHES & REVIEW


4 gms for INR 125



Company Says:- Get a burst of radiant, blissful color while moisturising your lips! Infused with vitamin E, aloe extracts n jojoba oil to keep lips soft n supple. Contains sunscreen. Provides full coverage. Color lasts for hours.




Ingredients:- Vitamin E, Aloe extracts, jojoba oil

Cherry Red

My Opinion:- Red is a color which has always attracted me. I would always eye red shades in makeup, specially lippies and nail paints. So once again I bought a red lippie when Avon had an incredible offer going, the shade is Cherry Red- love the name. Now coming to my experience with the lippie, the first thing I noticed about it is that its highly pigmented. A single coat was enough for a super sexy red mouth- good that it suits me.

Cherry Red- Hand Swatch

      

           

                    I applied this lippie a couple of times and was not very happy about its moisturising quality. It feels a little dry on my lips (my lips are dry and chapped in winter) when I apply it on my bare lips but using it over a little lip balm can correct this flaw. It gives full coverage and radiance as the company claims but I cant say anything about the satin finish claim :D




                      Yes the colors lasts up to hours and eating/drinking does not ruin it though it stains glasses/mugs. I didn't define my lips with a lip liner before applying this lipstick but it didnt feather or bleed- I like this quality in a lipstick. The lippie stays put till I remove it myself. Topping it up with a clear lip gloss gives a classic look which I can die for.






Pros:-

* Highly pigmented

* Doesn't feather/bleed

* Contains sunscreen

* Doesn't dry up my lips

* Super cheap

Cons:-

* Packaging is cheap looking

* Not very moisturising but a little lip balm can correct this flaw.

* Available only through Avon Representatives




          I rate this product 4 out of 5 and I recommend it to all of you. A fabulous red and that too dirt cheap. I am planning to get a few more shades from this line next month :D