Believe it or not, this lip gloss from Avon has been one of my consistent favorite and most "used" product in my collection. I don't know why I haven't blogged about this sooner, besides me being a bit forgetful and lazy.
I think it's also very usual for people who do reviews to forget to blog about things that they love to use almost everyday than the things that they don't usually use that much. Very ironic, I know.
I think, I bought these early last year when they were still introducing this as one of their new products in Avon lip products line. At that time, it was more or less P200. Now, their current price as of this January 2012 is P375 (regular price). I just don't know how much these are when they are on sale, but I would recommend purchasing these when they are on sale which happens quite often.
You can watch out for their latest sales in their online brochure in their website.
Avon Glazewear Clear Lip Gloss and Avon Glazewear Intrense Lip Gloss
Place bought:
Avon "office" branches
To tell you the truth, I signed up for a membership to be an "Avon Lady" in the past. Ya know, people who sell Avon products and such. Since I don't have a gift for sales because as I said before, I am a wimp, I signed up for their membership just to have greater discounts on their products which gives me bigger savings. So whenever there's a sale, sale price + my membership discount = cheaper price and bigger savings.
Unfortunately, since it was taking a very, very, very long time for them to process my membership ID, I decided not to renew my membership w/ them. I'm quite disappointed with how they manage the processing of membership, etc. I hope they improve it soon.
Current Price:
As of January 2012, it's P375 (regular price)
top to bottom: Clear, Honey, Crimson, Rich Rose, Cherry Liqueur
At that time I bought these, there are a total of 6 varieties of these lip glosses, but I only bought 5 of them except for the "Buttered Rum". Currently, I think "Honey" (2nd at the top) is already discontinued bec. I did not see it included in their online brochure.
Scent:
I can only describe the smell as a cross between caramel-y and vanilla-y candy smell. It smells pleasant and it is not overpowering.
Texture and Consistency:
When looking at it, it looks like it has a gel-like consistency. The texture of these are AMAZING. it is not sticky or runny and it last longer than a normal lip gloss. It feels very comfortable to wear bec. it does not dry my lips at all.
Avon Glazewear Clear Lip Gloss w/ SPF15
If you look at the picture closely, you could tell that this lip gloss has seen better days. The label is starting to fade. You could tell I use this very often.
I'm not kidding when I say that this clear lip gloss can stand on its own without using a lip balm underneath. This is like a hybrid of a lip balm and a lip gloss. You should try it to believe it.
Swatch:
I was really surprised with this bec. it really moisturizes my lips even when I'm not using a lip balm underneath. Its moisturizing ability last for quite long time too.
Pro:
- affordable
- versatile (can be used on top of a lipstick or on its own w/o appyling lip balm underneath)
- great moisturizing ability that lasts for quite a long time.
- has spf 15
- feels very comfortable to wear. It's not waxy.
- does not have an overpowering smell.
Cons:
- If you don't want to stain the doe foot applicator when using this lip gloss on top of a lipstick, you have to use a separate applicator on your lips. I realized this too late when I saw my stained doe foot applicator. (refer to the picture above)
Avon Glazewear Intense Lip Gloss
This line of lip glosses has the same moisturizing texture and consistency like the Glazewear Clear lip gloss. The only difference is that this is pigmented...really pigmented...hence, the name "INTENSE".
Comment:
I would describe these lip glosses as a bit of a lip balm, lip gloss and a liquid lipstick hybrid because it doesn't dry my lips, it has the shine of a lip gloss and the pigmentation of a liquid lipstick.
Pigmentation:
AMAZING. very pigmented. You only need to dab a few dots on your lips and spread it either with your finger or a lip brush and the color still stands out. I can still go crazy and apply it full on your lips with the doefoot applicator for a very opaque and glossy finish.
Depending on how "intense" you want it, you could apply sparingly for a natural, healthy looking lips or apply liberally for an opaque, glossy finish.
Lasting Power:
I would say 2-3 hours (w/o eating or drinking) which is amazing for a "lip gloss". If ever you're going to try these soon, note that when the pigmentation starts to wear off, it gives you a natural colored looking lips, like you've just applied a tinted lip balm on. As a result, still great looking lips!
Cherry Liqueur
a very beautiful berry red color
Swatch:
(When used sparingly)
(Full on application)
Honey
a peachy nude color
I don't know if they discontinued this, if they did, it is very unfortunate because this gives me one of the best nude looking lips w/o me looking like I'm sick. I think this would look great on morenas/tanned skin ladies too. I just think this lip gloss was very underrated.
pls. ignore the lint...hihihi!
Swatch:
(When applied sparingly)
(Full on application)
Rich Rose
soft rosy pink color
One of my favorite to use almost everyday besides Honey.
The label sticker underneath is already gone because I use this very often. (^_^)
Swatch:
(When applied sparingly)
(Full on application)
Crimson
a dark wine color w/ very fine, gold sparkles
this is my least favorite to wear, not because it doesn't look good, but because it is hard for me to pull off this look whenever I wear this on lazy days. On lazy days, I only wear sun screen and lip gloss. That's all. BUT! It looks vampy when I have makeup on. Not for everyday lazy days, but I still love it.
look at the fine shimmers...pretty...
Do not worry, this lip gloss doesn't feel gritty at all. It's not even noticeable once you applied it on your lips. It just makes your lips look more "juicy".
Swatch:
(When applied sparingly)
(Full on application)
Pro:
- affordable
- lasts for quite a long time.
- a little goes a long way.
- moisturizing.
- very pigmented. You can adjust the pigmentation on how you apply the lip gloss on your lips.
- does not have an overpowering smell.
Cons:
- none!!!
Would I repurchase this when I run out?
- yes! if only I know someone who sells this.
NOTE**
The lighting, color of my skin and my lip swatches changes a bit because I use NATURAL LIGHTING as much as possible. I shot these pictures at a different time and date (I also have responsibilities outside cyberspace ya know, hahaha!), hence the difference when pictures are compared. I find that my camera tends to capture clearer and more accurate images when the sun is really bright in the middle of the day (the time when I'm usually busy).
