AVON SpectraColor Lipstick: One Tube, Seven Shades!
Anyone’s who’s looked in my purse knows that I am always carrying at least 5 or 6 lipsticks and gloss at any one time.
I always need a variety of shades so that I can be prepared for any situation, any time of day. Need to touch up at the office after lunch? Check. Want to add a little sass for happy hour drinks to with the team? Check. Impromptu dinner date with the Boyfriend? All set!
In just one tube, AVON’s new SpectraColor Lipstick ($9.50 US) delivers seven shades that can change your look whenever you want and for any occasion you need it for.
SpectraColor Lipstick contains a light and dark color formula that dispenses a certain amount of each shade depending on which level you choose. The lower the number, the more of the lighter formula comes out; the higher, the darker and more dramatic the shade.
Above, I’ve swatched the colors, from the lightest Level 1 to the darkest Level 7. As you can see, there are few variances between some of the levels.
In the first image, I’m wearing SpectraColor Lipstick in The Raisins at Level 3. It comes off as a lovely, sheer pink. With Vitamins A, C, and E, you can see that it makes my lips look shiny and luscious. I love the finish but unfortunately the color doesn’t stay put as well as I’d like it to.
In this version, I’m wearing the same lippie but at the highest Level 7, a brighter shade, kind of like the flesh of a ripe watermelon.
Overall, I think the SpectraColor concept for a lip product is unique, although 7 shades is a little bit of overkill when you can’t tell the difference between some of the numbers I swatched.
I also wasn’t in love with the applicator. With a plastic surface, I couldn’t get an even coverage on my lips. However with a little maneuvering, I was able to get a nice coat on my pout.
SpectraColor Lipstick is available now in 10 different color blends and is even on sale for $7.99 US on the AVON website right now.
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On July 1st, 2009 Brittany said:
This is soooo cool. You’re right though. The applicator looks a bit funny. Maybe not 7-in-1 colors but a good 4, you think? Awesomeness!
On July 1st, 2009 Lilan said:
Hey B!
I agree, 4 shades would be great – or a little bit of tweaking on how much product comes out to truly make 7 different colors. Nonetheless, it’s pretty handy to have when you feel like switching it up throughout the day
Hope all is well and that you’re having a happy hump day!
On July 1st, 2009 carlie said:
I bought a few of these. I love the concept, but the packaging really is bad. The tip gets messy, and it is rather bulky in size. I also agree with the number of shades.
On July 1st, 2009 Lilan said:
Hi Carlie,
Thanks for stopping by! The tip is very messy indeed! I wonder if they can re-package it with a brush tip, similar to stila. How would you fix the applicator issue?
On July 6th, 2009 Marisol said:
That looks like the application could be messy. I like the concept but not sure that I would try it.
On July 7th, 2009 Lilan said:
Hi Marisol,
Ya, application is a little messy if you pump out too much product. It’s definitely one to get used to but I use a lip brush for this so it’s not too bad.