I discovered last week how much fun it can be to share samples with my Avon customers. As you probably know, I’m a pretty new representative, so I’m still learning some things! I have been ordering a few samples here and there, but I’ve only really gotten to share them with a couple of my friends. Last week, I got to share with three women, none of whom have ordered from me before! It was fun to let them try new things they are interested in.

I also became aware of how small my little bag of samples really is! Of course, I can’t afford to buy samples of everything all at once, but I would still like to start increasing what I have. For now, I’m going to start with some different orange-ish shades of lipstick, as one of my customers has requested that, as well as the new perfume Haiku. Please, please let me know if there is anything else you are interested in! I would love to be able to get it for you!

Right now, I have a few samples of the new Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick (it comes in pinks and purples), and I have the following women’s fragrances: U by Ungaro Fever for Her, Eternal Magic (coming out next campaign!), Sweet Honesty Everlasting, Rare Gold, and Rare Pearls. I also have three samples of men’s fragrances: Ironman, Blue Rush Intense, Aromadisiac for Him.

The new lipstick from Avon. I’ve been trying a few of the sample colors since I got them in last campaign, and I think I’ve finally come to a conclusion. Thus far, I find the new lipstick to be less than ideal for me. I think the problem is partially that I am a neutrals and reds kind of gal, but they only come in shades of pinks and purples. Sad for me, but maybe that’s your thing? My other complaint is that the color doesn’t seem to last quite as long as the Smooth Minerals lipstick I’ve been using and enjoying so much. But that may just be because they’re making the color so rich that when it fades a little bit it’s more noticeable.

Overall, I’d recommend the Smooth Minerals brand over the new Mega Impact lipstick. If you do get the Mega Impact, you may find yourself applying a little more often! The bright side is that at the introductory price, the new one is half the price. I tried really hard to like the new product! I just don’t think it’s quite hitting the mark.

I ordered some lipstick samples for myself because I’m trying to find a new color. My old favorite melted, but I was getting tired of that color anyway. The one I bought for my wedding got lost, and I can’t remember what it was!

I felt silly this weekend when I discovered that I had tried all 10 lipstick samples even though I only needed to have tried 5 of them. There were two of each. Ah! I could have given those other 5 to customers! But at least I was able to figure out my favorite two colors: Bronze and Crystal Coral. They have a really light feel and long-lasting color. I can’t even leave lip prints on my husband’s cheek.

I like the Smooth Minerals samples that I tried, but I also want to try the new lipstick that’s coming out next campaign called Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact lipstick! By the way, to kick off the new lipstick, AVON is having a turn in and turn on promotion. For more information, check out my store this week!