Special Avon Haul and First Impressions: Campaign 19

This post was originally much more descriptive -- however, my Blogger app deleted all my hard work!  I didn't feel like writing all that again. :(

Although I normally order only every other campaign, this one was special because this is the one in which we can order items from Avon's new True Color line!  It took a lot of restraint (lol!), but I managed to not go crazy with my order and only pick up a few things that I knew I could use (*cough* wanted really badly).  Check it out!

Ultra Color Rich Lipsticks in Blush Nude and Toasted Rose

If you know me, then you know that I am on a never-ending quest to find the perfect nude lip color (I'm hard to please!).  I decided at the last minute not to order the shade Demure, but after seeing Jo's post of swatches, I will be ordering it after all!  Blush Nude (left) is described as a shimmer finish although it didn't seem very shimmery to me.  Toasted Rose is supposed to be matte...

Toasted Rose actually reminds me a lot of the old Instant Mocha UCR lipstick.  These photos are showing slightly more red than the shades actually are.  They lean on the pink side as in the very top collection photo.

UPDATE: after a few moments' wear, Toasted Rose does indeed settle down to a soft, non-drying matte. Love it.

Ultra Glazewear Lip Gloss in Tickled Pink

This shade in the original packaging and formula was the first Glazewear I ever bought from Avon, and it's been a long time since I've had it.  It's much more pigmented than I remember being (new formula!) but still has that wonderful, non-sticky feel.

It's a warm pink with barely-there golden shimmer; I don't know why Avon classifies this as a creme.  It's the perfect, do-everything gloss for my skintone.

True Color Eye Shadow Quads in Mod Muse and Stone Taupes

The palest shade in the Mod Muse palette (#1) has light blue shimmer!  I found the black to be kind of patchy upon application and a little difficult to work with, but nicely buildable.  My favorite of the two is the Stone Taupes.  The highlight (#1) is matte and so pigmented.  I kind of wish that the darkest shade were a little darker and matte instead of shimmery, though.  Swatched over bare, clean skin as usual.

True Color Eye Shadow Single in Mauved

Hello, my name is Erin and I have an eye shadow addiction.  So when it came time to choose from the singles, it was really tough!  (Hello, Midnight Sparkler!)  I allowed myself one, so that if I wanted to pack really, really light and only bring one shadow, it would be a day-or-night, do everything color.  Well... I'm a little disappointed in this one.  The packaging feels cheap and flimsy.  The shadow itself feels hard and dry, and I had to really scrub with my finger to get much color.  When I put it on my eye with the applicator, I find that I like it a little better and I do get that "my eyes but better" impression.  Still, this isn't what I was hoping for....  (Which means that I get to go back for another, teehee.)

SuperSHOCK Gel Eye Liner Pencil in Blackout

Last but certainly not least, here is the pencil I've been raving about.  I have two in older shades, but I've never tried the black.  I wasn't disappointed!  It glides on smoothly and is black, black, black.  Once it sets, watch out!  It's not going anywhere!  I do have to say that it seems a tad less creamy than the original formula, but that's probably for the better -- less breakage.  Avon, gimme one of these in green!

That's all for now -- I was a good girl!  lol

All thoughts stated in this post are my own, honest opinions.  I have not been compensated to review these products, and all were purchased by me with my own money.