Avon Haul and First Impressions: Campaign 20

Note: I submit my Avon order every other campaign.  This means that I receive products from two campaigns at once, but half as often as the regular timetable.

Here it is, finally!

So, after I took this initial picture, I noticed a recurring blue and neutral color theme... I've done that on more than one occasion.  Subconscious color coordination, I guess!

Elements Refreshing Cleansing Wipes

 This product is a lot like the others on the market -- travel-friendly plastic packaging, peel-top opening, a stack of neatly folded damp wipes inside.  I find that they are soft but strong, and do a decent job of removing makeup.  I like that they aren't too wet or too dry.  My only problem with them is that they have a strong (although not heavy) floral scent.  I always end up rinsing my face and hands after using them.

Anew Clinical Skinvincible Day Lotion

Speaking of scents, even though this facial lotion is unscented, I still detect that beachy, sunscreen scent, just faintly.  I bought this because I've been out in the sun a lot lately (this is very bad for the hyperpigmentation all over my face!) and I typically hate wearing sunscreen -- especially on my face, mostly because of the greasy feel and overpowering smell.  The product itself is fairly lightweight although still moisturizing and could feel a touch greasy on oily skin.  It rubs into my skin easily and doesn't leave a white cast -- so far, so good!

Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Demure

 

Demure is a soft "matte" formula, very creamy and smooth on my lips.  It is a light peachy nude shade with decent color payoff.  Another favorite from the new line!

Ultra Color Rich Lipstick Mini in Naturally Nude and Glimmerstick Lip Liner in Nude 

 You may not be able to tell in my fuzzy picture above, but the tip of the liner is broken off.  For some reason, when I tried to swatch it, it just snapped.  Then when I put it on my lips, the product literally rolled off in tiny crumbly bits!  So I wrote on the back of my hand with it until it got past the first part and then it applied normally, like a regular liner.  I don't know if I got a lemon or what!  I'm not wearing it in the pic -- just the swatch.  The lipstick is a light neutral beige and moderately pigmented.  It's not exactly sheer, but not concealer, either.  If it were more opaque, I think it would give me mannequin lips!  It has the same creamy-smooth feel of all the UCR line.

Savage Beauty Limited Edition Collection

Those teals really pop in this picture!  The nail polish, Savage, applies slightly darker once dried.  It did slightly stain my nail since I didn't use a base coat.  I had a tough time getting it to fully dry -- it took forever (hence the smudges)!  Application is smooth and the color is opaque in two coats.

The shadow quad, since it is limited edition, is decorated with golden branches on the front of the case.  Mine arrived a little scuffed. :(

The shades are beautiful and apply so well!  Color payoff is excellent and true to pan.  The first shade is a golden-yellow shimmer; the second shade has golden glitter in it which barely makes it to the lid, and ends up looking matte; the third shade is a beautiful, matte teal; the fourth is kind of a dark taupe with a satin finish.  In the pic below I just played around with the colors on my eye using the sponge applicator -- no foundation, concealer, primer, liner, mascara ... or eyebrows!

Urban Splatter Nail Enamel in Blue Vandalism

Not a fan.  I just can't get into this look!  Here, I've applied it over the Savage polish.  To get a better concentration of the confetti pieces, I laid the brush on my nail instead of swiping it.  I find that the little black strips can catch on things and peel up (however, I failed to put a top coat over it).

SuperSHOCK Gel Eye Liner Pencil in Cobalt

What a gorgeous blue!  I'm a sucker for colorful liners, and this one has my makeup heart.  It is a dark blue shade with royal blue shimmer.  I like that when blended out, it doesn't go gray but still has a blue tone.

Naturals Shower Gel in Spiced Orange & Ginger and Moisture Effective Eye Makeup Remover

 Mmmm... Spiced Orange & Ginger.  Sounds good enough to eat!  It smells to me like sweet citrus and ... caramel?  I don't get much ginger out of it, but then I prefer the real thing over imitation scents any day.  I can barely detect some cinnamon, too.  Perfect for autumn.  :)  The makeup remover is my second bottle and I really like how it doesn't burn my eyes or leave an unbearable residue.  It is unscented (love!) but has an ever so slight mayonnaise smell, in case you were wondering!

That's all for now!  Are you ready for autumn?  Thanks for reading and please post any questions or comments you may have down below!

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.