Avon's Perfectly Matte Lipsticks

The matte lip trend is all the rage right now, which is perfect timing because Avon recently launched their new collection of matte lipsticks in 12 gorgeous shades! Not only are these colors bomb dot com, they're creamy without being cakey! I feel that some matte lipsticks tend to be drying. However, Avon's new collection seals in moisture for a lightweight, velvety feel! Check out the swatches I did for you guys below.

Perfectly Nude | Marvelous Mocha | Electric Pink | Ideal Lilac

Adoring Love | Pure Pink | Ravishing Rose | Coral Fever

Hot Plum | Red Supreme | Wild Cherry | Superb Wine

At first, texture is very velvety, creamy and glides easily on the lips. Afterwards, the formula dries to a complete matte without being drying at all. It felt VERY comfortable to wear. Although the formula isn't long wearing, it doesn't transfer very easily and wears off nicely throughout the day. I do recommend that it is important to exfoliate due to wearing a dryer formula than a standard lipstick. This will avoid chalkiness and noticeably dry skin on your lips! Also, using a lip liner with your lipstick will give you a different look! Different, but nice! Colors are very pigmented and I've even noticed they smell pretty nice too! I would compare these lipsticks to MAC's matte lipsticks except Avon's are less drying.

My Personal Faves: Marvelous Mocha, Pure Pink, Red Supreme, and Wild Cherry!

Avon's new collection of Perfectly Matte Lipsticks are now available on my website and are on sale for $5.99 which you can order here.

Wearing: Avon's Perfectly Matte Lipstick in "Red Supreme"

Sultry Valentine's Day Makeup

To purchase any of these products, go to 

www.youravon.com/ivannadiaz

Products Used:

Magix Face Perfector

Ideal Flawless Cream Concealer in Nuetral

Ideal Flawless Liquid Foundation in Light Nude

Extra Lasting Liquid Concealer in Fair

Ideal Flawless Loose Powder in Nuetral

True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Mocha Latte

mark. All Time Longwear Cream Eyeshadow in Tender Love

Big and False Mascara 

Ideal Luminous Blush in Warm Honey

True Color Eyeshadow Single in Beige (for contour)

Glimmersticks Lip liner in "Red Brick" 

Perfectly Matte Eyeshadow in "Red Supreme"

Perfect Eyebrow Kit in Soft brown

Non-Avon:

Ardell Demi 120 False Lashes

A Colorado Wedding

I flew out to snowy and beautiful Denver, CO to celebrate the wedding of my high school best friend. Not only was I her maid of honor, I was also her makeup artist for the entire weekend (bachelorette party, wedding rehearsal, and actual wedding). This weekend made me realize how much I actually like to do bridal makeup. For the bridal look, I went with a smoky, soft plum and brown eye, well groomed and defined eyebrows, lush lashes, and blush lips. The bride normally goes au natural on a daily basis so this was fun to play up her natural features! My favorite part of her face was her eyebrows. All it took was to fill them in slightly with Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow in Dark Brown and a clear coat of brow gel. Since I posted a photo of my bride on social media, I've been getting asked on how much I charge for bridal makeup application which is something I never thought about but am highly considering on doing now. So, I'm thinking of going back to school to become a professional makeup artist and esthetician. At the moment, I'm currently exploring schools in the Orange County area. Do you know of any schools that I may like? If so, comment below!

GET THE LOOK

PRIMER: Avon Magix Face Perfector // FOUNDATION: Too Faced Born This Way Foundation // CONCEALER: Bare Minerals Correcting Concealer // POWDER: NYX Studio Finishing Powder // CONTOUR: Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder Contour Kit Light to Medium // BROWS: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow in Dark Brown // EYES: Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Mocha Latte (all shades) + LimeCrime Venus Palette in shade "Divine"// LASHES: Ardell Demi Lashes in 120 + Avon Super Shock Max Waterproof Mascara // BLUSH: Avon Ideal Luminous Blush in Warm Flush // LIPS: Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Double Dare // HIGHLIGHT: Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop

xx,  Ivey

Tips on Oily Skin and Best Avon Products to Use

Too often I find people who are confused with all the makeup and skincare out there, therefore they use the wrong products. If you know what you're skin type is, the search for the right products is much easier. I've decided to do a series of videos based on skin types and what best Avon products to use for that specific skin category. I've first done OILY SKIN, because that's the type of skin I have. I plan on doing a few more on dry skin and sensitive skin as well. Enjoy!

xx, Ivey

Avon Product Expo

This last weekend, I attended Avon's 2015 Making Dreams Come True Conference in Orlando, Florida. So many great things happened and I had the wonderful opportunity to meet some of the people from Corporate in New York. I met the CEO, Sheri McCoy, sat next to Head of Sales, Margaret Gramann, at dinner, and even spoke with the mark. Global President and VP of Marketing, Meg Lerner about how I can assist them! I discussed ideas I had about the products and ways to how she can target more millenials to try the products and SHE LOVED IT. She introduced me to her team and we exchanged numbers. I am so freaking excited guys. Totally loving life right now :) Anyways, I wanted to share with you all the wonderful product expo I attended featuring all of the new items coming out for Fall and the holidays. My personal favorites are the collection of Beyond Color lipsticks, Big False Lash mascara, the mark. lariat necklace, mark. cut out leather booties, false lashes and marbleized baked eyeshadows. Can't wait to pre-order these goodies so I can share with you all. As we progress into the Holiday season, you can find these items on my online store. Have you tried out any Avon products you really liked or loved? Would you be willing to? Let me know!:)

xo, Ivey