Reviews by Becky1980

Becky1980 says "Great cream, if you need it." about Avon Anew Ultimate Age Repair Night Cream

Becky1980 — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:12:10 GMT

I am 27 years old, with combination skin that sometimes is dry, and sometimes is oily. I HAd an extra jar of this cream lying around, so I thought I would give it a try, I have several customers who adore it. Personally, I was not a fan, but then again, I'm not the target demographic. If you are in your 20's, or maybe even 30's, there are probably better options out there for you.

The smell really reminded me of the Avon Alternative line, which is what I normally use, and absolutely adore. To me, I think this will be the cream I start using when the Alternative isn't working out for me anymore.

It does have a great feel to it, it feels so rich and luxurious, I wanted to love it, but, at the end of the day, it's not what my skin needed. I'm still rating it high based on some of my customers opinions of the product.

There are several products out there from Avon that get a bad reputation, but that is only because the wrong people are trying to use them. If a 20 year old is using an anti-aging...

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Becky1980 says "Great lotion, incredible price!" about Avon Skin So Soft Renew & Refresh Age-Defying+ Hand Cream

Becky1980 — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:02:06 GMT

I bought a ton of these for gifts while they were on sale for $1.79, what an incredible price. I don't love this as much as I adore the Avon Wintersoft, but this is a really nice hand lotion. I'm not sure how anti-aging it is, since I'm 27 and my hands don't seem to be aging much yet.

It does leave them nice and soft, and it seems to last through a brief washing. It takes just a minute or two to sak in, and doesn't leave me with that greasy feeling. If you have skin that isn't overly dry, you'll probably love this. If you have seriously dry hands, there's better products out there to keep your hands in good shape.

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Becky1980 says "Good laugh, just don't take it seriously, or expect too much." about Balls of Fury

Becky1980 — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:16:29 GMT

We watched this movie last week, and I enjoyed, It's completely preposterous, but come on, you've got to already know that going into it. You have to just sit back and enjoy it for what it is. I told my husband as we were putting it into the DVD player that I really just wanted to laugh, I hadn't watched a move that just made me laugh in a long time.

Is it going to win awards? Nope. But don't let that stop you, make sure you're in the right mood, and then just watch it and have a good time.

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Becky1980 says "Pore-fection is perfection!!!" about Avon True Pore-Fection Skin Refining Toner

Becky1980 — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:47:30 GMT

I use this effective yet gentle toner daily. I have fairly sensitive skin, and is does not over dry or irritate, I always use a good moisturizer as well though.

I love this line, especially for those of us who had the misconception that breakouts and acne stopped after 19. Where we wrong or what? I find it to be very affordable, effective, and good for my skin as something to keep those pesky occasional pimples from flaring up, while keeping my skin in good shape.

Warning, it does have some sort of white substance in it, besure you shake it before using it.

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Becky1980 says "My breakout cleanser!" about Avon True Pore-Fection Skin Clearing Gel Cleanser

Becky1980 — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:44:41 GMT

I use the porefection line cream cleanser daily, and this is my reserve for those monthly breakout days. It's got a little more oomph in it than the cream cleanser, and on my gentle skin I wouldn't use it everyday as it would over dry, but for those with oily skin, or tougher skin than mine, this might be a godsend....

Becky1980 says "Love them!!" about Avon Completely Clean Cleansing Cloths

Becky1980 — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:42:18 GMT

I adore these, they're nice and gentle, but still textured to be effective. They're also quite large, I usually cut mine in half just because I'm a cheapskate. :) Stock up when they're on sale!!...

Becky1980 says "Nice gentle combination product" about Avon ANEW Retroactive + 2-in-1 Cleanser

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:57:20 GMT

I bought this as part of a sale just to try it, and I've loved it ever since.

I love the smell, it's not perfumy at all, it smells clean, crisp, and fresh. It is gentle enough to use twice a day, and really leaves skin feeling and looking clean and nice. It frequently goes on sale, that's when I buy it, or as part of a set. I love that it's a cleanser and toner together, one less step for me in the morning.

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Becky1980 says "Stays all day, easy to use" about Avon Perfect Wear Extralasting Powder Eyeshadow

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:53:01 GMT

I use this in the pearl color as my highlighter for my eyemakeup, It blends easily even with my traditional powders, and it has some awesome staying power. The first time I tried it on the back of my hand, it took soap to get it off. Goes on silky smooth and cool, and no touch ups neded throughout the day....

Becky1980 says "The best mascara ever! Seriously!!" about Avon Supershock Mascara

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:49:06 GMT

I have a love hate relationship with mascara, and although I love my Avon, I generally hate their mascaras.

Those days are now over, I adore my supershock mascara, it adds length, volume, no clumps, and doesn't end up under my eyes by the end of the day. No more racoon eyes.

The brush is amazing, it's massive, but you can still get even those baby lashes with it in just a sweep or two.

I must say though, it's silly to have a blue brush if it's always covered in mascara, I mean really, what's the point?

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Becky1980 says "Love it, just like the eye liners!" about Avon Glimmersticks Lip Liner

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:44:57 GMT

I love my glimmerstick lip liners. I use the mauve color as a base for anything else I put on my lips, I line, and fill with it, and I have all day color no matter what. They're really pretty colors, only about half a dozen of them, but they seem to work with just about any color lipstick you could need....

Becky1980 says "Rich, sexy, clean, all at the same time." about Avon Christian Lacroix Rouge Fragrance

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:36:03 GMT

I didn't like this the first time I smelled it, but after it had dried and it had been about 20 minutes, I was in love. I generally do not like the rich perfumes, but this one is very different, it's reach and sexy and full, but it's also somehow crisp and clean. I'm no expert in fragrance, I just know this is a truly original scent that I really really like. Somehow it just seems naturally yummy and delicious, not forced, or chemically, or dead flowers, or grandma's perfume....

Becky1980 says "Nice gentle inexpensive product." about Avon Moisture Effective Eye Makeup Remover

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:33:10 GMT

I buy like 10 bottles of this when it goes on sale. Never pay full price, buy it when it's .99, about twice a year or so.

I love it, it's delicate, non irritating, easy to use, inexpensive, and gets the job done. What's not to love about it? I've never seen a reason to even try anything else when this stuff is wonderful, doesn't leave any residue behind, I can't think of a single thing I don't like about it.

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Becky1980 says "Heaven sent, like the rest of this line" about Avon Moisture Therapy Intensive Hand Cream

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:29:28 GMT

I adore Moisture Therapy, it's like they personally had me in mind when making these things. This is no exception, great lotion, nice unobtrusive smell, it's a life saver for me, I keep it around all the time. Wonderful price too, you can almost always get it on sale. Men especially like this product too, it's just a good durable, tought cream. :)...

Becky1980 says "I thought it was the best until they came out with Supershock" about Avon SuperFULL Mascara

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:27:07 GMT

I bought this when it was brand new, and I was happy. I will agree with others that most Avon mascaras are either average, or horrible.

This really is different. No clumps, lots of length, lots of fullness, I was a happy camper.

Then, I thought I had died and gone to heaven, they came out with supershock!!! It's even better, with absolutely no smudging, and no leaving any traces of black under my eyes.

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Becky1980 says "Who doesn't love this stuff?" about Avon Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil Spray

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:23:34 GMT

Seriously, how could you say anything bad about this? It's been around forever, and for good reason. How many of us have seen the 100 uses for Skin So Soft? How many of us have had it used for taking off bandaids, repelling bugs, curing cancer, what *can't* this stuff do. :)

Seriously though, this is one of those staple Avon products that everyone should have at least one bottle around, even if you don't use it everyday, there will come a day you will regret not having it!!!

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Becky1980 says "Love it love it love it! Can't beat the price!" about Avon On Duty Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:20:49 GMT

I love this stuf. I didn't know what I'd been missing until I tried it on a whim. It's wonderful!!! The only downside is I had one in my purse for a while, and when it was on it's side, a lot of the product came into the top section, and it was messy the next time I went to use it. Use it, but don't leave it on it's side for too long. :)

It does feel a little wet when you first apply, but that doesn't seem to affect it's effectiveness, and I haven't seen any spots on my clothes, I just wait a few seconds, and then ignore it and haven't had any problems.

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Becky1980 says "Good product, if you need it." about Avon Anew Clinical Eye Lift

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:17:51 GMT

I concur with previous reviewers, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. While this will work to help prevent damage, if you're not having any trouble spots around your eyes, the cream won't work miracles! It's a good product, nice eye cream, I love that they adressed that the needs above and below your eyes are different. Both my mother and mother in law were using this product, and liked it. I used it for a while, decided that in my mid 20's, my eyelids weren't drooping yet, and went back to using my alternative eye cream to battle the dark circles. It's important to pick the products that address your personal needs, that's why there are so many products available.

Now, the new Ultimate eye cream coming out, now that's something truly truly amazing, for everybody, I'm so excited about it!!!

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Becky1980 says "Innovative product, make sure someone teaches you how to use" about Avon Instant Manicure Dry Nail Enamel Strips

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:12:50 GMT

What a great idea!!! I loved the idea of these! I was super excited about them!

Then I completely botched the application.

Take the advice of some previous reviewers, get a tutorial in these puppies. It's not like anything else you've used, and just like when we were all learning makeup for the first time, it takes some practice. I must admit, I gave up, I've seen some other people who have mastered the art of these things and it's amazing, I just don't have the patience, I tried them on a novelty.

The toe ones are a little creepy, I must say, I just don't see how they could possibly work, but I've yet to try them.

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Becky1980 says "Good lotion, depends on your skin needs" about Avon Skin So Soft Original Replenishing Body Lotion

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:08:44 GMT

I thought this was a perfectly fine lotion, it's not better than my beloved Moisture Therapy, but it's still a good product. It all depends on your needs. It certainly is a great value, a pleasant scent, and a nice softening lotion, I just found it wasn't quite intense enough for me personally, and I'm more of a fan of the thicker creams than the lotions. Like most everything Avon, there's something for everyone, you just have to find your product. If you don't have especially dry skin to begin with, you may love this product....

Becky1980 says "Love love love the bottle. " about Avon Naturals Shower Gel

Becky1980 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:01:04 GMT

I adore this bottle. It seems simple enough, but it has really made shower time easier for me. No more bottles being knocked down because they're balance on their itty bitty lids, it just hangs there ready to use.

As for the shower gel itself, it's nothing spectacular, a good product at a good price, I stock up and buy them when they're on sale for $2. I love the peach, and the cucumber melon is heavenly.

Did I mention I love the bottle? I've never had it leak, maybe if it isn't closed all the way? It isn't a huge bottle, but I actually like that, I get bored, and having a smaller bottle makes me feel better about buying the new seasonal scents they come out with, for $2, what have you got to lose? I'd rather spend a little money on a smaller product and get to switch it up all the time than buy in bulk.

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