Avon’s On A Health Kick

The idea that something designed to camouflage the complexion could also be used to protect and repair the skin may seem like an oxymoron—or simply too good to be true. But more and more color collections are hitting the market with skincare ingredients, giving the makeup application process an aspect of instant gratification with long-term benefits. Avon is the latest brand to get in on the action with its Healthy Makeup range, a line with three purposes: hydration, evening out skin tone and texture, and boosting allover radiance. The five Healthy products—a light-as-air mousse foundation, a liquid foundation, two varieties of lipstick, and a cream-to-powder eye shadow—are all formulated with a blend of botanicals like pomegranate and apple root, antioxidants, and vitamins A, C, and E to help banish free radicals and prevent the physical signs of aging. We were most impressed by the Lip Conditioner, a super-moisturizing lipstick with SPF 15 that eradicated our chapped spots, and the hydration-boosting Liquid Foundation, which melds seamlessly into the skin without creeping into fine lines.