Swatches: Avon Simply Pretty Lipsticks
A few months ago, I received the entire Avon Simply Pretty range of lipsticks as a gift. Not the PR kind of gift, though! I havenāt tried Avon cosmetics in years and years so I was very interested to give these a go. There are nine shades in the collection.
The packaging is plain and simple, yet sturdy. Going by the name of the range and the price point, these lipsticks are intended to be cheap and cheerful with no frills, and that is exactly what they deliver! The tubes are less pink than my photos show - they are more of a medium purple in person.
From left to right, Graceful Nude, Rich Terracotta, and Copper Gleam. Graceful Nude is a sheer nude with a sheen but no visible shimmer, while Copper Gleam is a bit darker and more opaque with tiny sparkles. Rich Terracotta looks more brown in the tube, which explains why I put it in with the nudes! It is in fact a deep brick red. It is decently opaque with a creme formula and a slight glossy sheen.
Next up, the pinks! From left to right, Amethyst, Darling Mauve, and True Rose. Amethyst is a medium pink with silver sparkles. Darling Mauve pulls a little more purple in person than it does in my photos. Itās a lovely muted yet dark pink with a creme finish.Ā True Rose is similar to Amethyst, but has a berry undertone and less prominent shimmer.
From left to right, Red Rose, Romance, and Soft Berry. Red Rose is a glossy creme red which goes on a little sheer but can be built up easily. Romance is a pink-red with an almost metallic sheen - itās super shimmery! Soft Berry is the shade I probably would have named Amethyst if it were up to me. Itās a sheer, pale mauve with subtle shimmer.
Overall, I really like this lipstick range. Every shade has decent colour payoff, although some are sheerer than others. They all benefit from the use of a matching lipliner, though, especially if you have pigmented lips like me! I think these lipsticks are particularly suited for those days where you want more of an āundoneā look - sometimes you donāt feel like a full face of foundation, concealer, etc., and then the hassle of lipliner and blotting and constantly checking that your lipstick hasnāt transferred to teeth, face, hair throughout the day. If you skip liner, these lippies are an easy wash of colour, and their emollient formula makes them very moisturising.
I canāt find these lipsticks on the Avon New Zealand website anymore, so they may have been recently discontinued. Iām not sure if these are still available in other countries, so if youāre interested your best bet is to ask your local Avon rep! My top picks from this range are Red Rose, True Rose, and Darling Mauve. Which are your favourites?
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