A couple of weeks ago I purchased the following products and made them part of my morning and evening routine:
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Are you 23 or older and still suffering from breakouts?? Well, you are not alone.
A couple of weeks ago I purchased the following products and made them part of my morning and evening routine:
Friday, June 6, 2008
AVON HYDRA-RADIANCE Protecting Day Lotion SPF 30
Oil-free, multi-level moisturizer helps to protect skin against damaging UVA/UVB rays and harsh environmental elements. Formulated with Nutrient Complex to target three levels of moisturization so skin looks healthier, smoother and moisturized.
1.7 fl. oz.
2 times the protection!
• Patented sun protection technology protects against UVA/UVB damage.
• Our highest level of SPF.Price:
intro special $8.99
Will be $12.50
To order, please contact:
Regina Barnes
Avon Independent Sales Represenatative
http://www.youravon.com/reginabarnes
ANEW ULTIMATE Age Repair Day Cream SPF 25
IN JUST 2 WEEKS† Restores a youthfulness and vitality to skin that lasts all day.
IN JUST 4 WEEKS††
80% of women showed improvement in cushion.
74% of women showed improvement in age spots and fine wrinkles.
Leading medical scientists proved for the first time that Sirtuins—special Youth Proteins found in virtually all living organisms—can extend the healthy life span of certain living organisms.
Anew harnesses the discovery of Sirtuins to repair the advanced signs of age damage. Each product in the ULTIMATE regimen uses Pro-Sirtuin TX Technology — formulated to:
- Activate Remodeling Proteins to help restore the youthful architecture of skin.
- Erase up to 5 years from the looks of skin.
Regina Barnes
http://www.youravon.com/reginabarnes
†Based on women who expressed an opinion in a consumer-perception study.
††Based on a dermatologist-supervised clinical study.
Avon Anew, How to Choose, What to Use
In a healthy regimen, we would recommend the following order:
- Cleanse and tone.
- Target concerns such as facial sagging, dark spots or thin lips.
- Moisturize, and in the morning also protect with SPF.
- Treat eyes (wash other products off of hands first).
- Start with Retroactive+ 2-in-1 Cleanser.
- Exfoliate with Clinical Micro-Exfoliant.
- Moisturize with Retroactive+ Day Defense SPF 15 in the AM and Retroactive+ Night Repair
- Cream in the PM.
- End with Alternative Intensive Eye Treatment to treat undereye darkness.
MODERATE SIGNS OF AGING, age 35-45
Dullness and uneven skin tone from years of sun exposure:
- Start with Retroactive+ 2-in-1 Cleanser.
- Reverse sun damage with Alternative Photo-Radiance Treatment SPF 15.
- Moisturize with Alternative Intensive Age Treatment SPF 25 Day in the AM and Alternative
- Intensive Age Treatment in the PM.
- End with Force Extra Eye Cream to tighten undereye area.
ADVANCED SIGNS OF AGING age 45+
Deep expression lines and facial sagging:
- Start with Ultra Cream Cleanser and follow with Clarifying Essence toner.
- Treat with Clinical Deep Crease Concentrate followed by Clinical ThermaFirm Face Lifting Cream.
- Apply Ultimate Day Transforming Lift Cream SPF 15 in the AM and Ultimate Night
- Transforming Lift Cream in the PM.
- End with Clinical Eye Lift to address sagging eyelids and undereye shadows.
To order, please contact:
Regina Barnes
Avon Independent Sales Representative
http://www.youravon.com/reginabarnes
DEREK JETER DRIVEN BLACK Eau de Toilette Spray
A mysterious blend of exotic saffron, blood orange and rich woods. 2.5 fl. oz.
THE ULTIMATE AGE REPAIR REGIMEN
For day, begin by cleansing your skin using Anew Retroactive 2-in-1 Cleanser. Apply Anew Ultimate Age Repair Elixir, followed by Age Repair Day Cream SPF 25. Finish by applying Contouring Eye System (lower jar only).
At night, cleanse your skin using Anew Retroactive 2-in-1 Cleanser. Then apply Anew Ultimate Age Repair Elixir, followed by Age Repair Night Cream. Finish by applying Contouring Eye System (upper and lower jars).
Reese Witherspoon Introduces the Avon Women's Empowerment Bracelet
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Patrick Dempsey in New Perfume Deal with Avon
Avon announced yesterday that it has signed Dempsey in the multi-year pact in what would be the star’s first ever foray into the fragrance industry. Sources say that he could be guaranteed $5 million to $6 million over three years for the campaign which will go global next year.
Dempsey will be creative director of the project, while his wife makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, has been Avon’s global creative color director since 2006.
“This will be arguably the strongest franchise in the company’s history,” said Andrea Jung, chairman and CEO of Avon. “”We’re extremely impressed with both his on and off screen accomplishments, and have a shared commitment to giving back to communities in ways both big and small.
We applaud his efforts earlier this month to open the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing in Maine, and look forward to exploring future collaboration opportunities with our Avon Foundation.”
“This is an extremely exciting opportunity for me to work with Avon — a brand I have long respected as a global powerhouse with a lot of heart and soul,” said Dempsey.
Dempsey, 41, has won the Screen Actors Guild Award 2007 and People’s Choice Award 2007 for his role as Dr. Shepherd on the ABC TV serial, Grey’s Anatomy. Come May 2, we will see him on the big screen in the romantic comedy Made of Honor.
Avon is the world’s largest direct seller with outlets in more than 100 countries and has a $10 billion annual revenue. Besides perfumes, its product range includes cosmetics, fashion jewelry and apparel.
Lisa Snowdon for Avon’s New Curves...
The 36-year-old TV presenter and singer, also titled “the British Tyra Banks”, displayed her knockout figure in a series of campaigns for Avon’s new larger bra cup size lingerie. She also attrated attention as the girlfriend of Hollywood actor George Clooney.
“When flicking through the lingerie racks in department stores, I find the prettier, delicate bras stop at a D cup!” said Snowdon. “This can be very frustrating for us bigger busted women.”
Snowdon has graced the covers of some top-end fashion magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and Elle. She has also been the face of Neutrogena recently.
'Bond Girl 007' Fragrance
10 Uses for AVON Lip Balm
1. Stop bleeding while shaving. Dab on some AVON Lip Balm if you nick yourself.
2. Prevent car battery corrosion. Smear AVON Lip Balm on clean car battery terminals.
3. Lubricate a zipper. Rub AVON Lip Balm along the teeth of the zipper to make it zipsmoothly.
4. Moisturize skin. Rubbing AVON Lip Balm on your face protects the skin fromwindburn while snow skiing.
5. Remove a ring stuck on a finger. Coat finger with AVON Lip Balm and slide the ringoff.
6. Lubricate nails and screws. Nails and screws rubbed with AVON Lip Balm will gointo wood more easily.
7. Groom a mustache or eyebrows. A little AVON Lip Balm will keep the ends of amustache waxed together. AVON Lip Balm will keep bushy eyebrow hairs in place.
8. Shine leather shoes. In a pinch, rub AVON Lip Balm over the leather and buff with adry, clean cloth.
9. Lubricate furniture drawers and windows. Rub AVON Lip Balm on the casters ofdrawers and windows so they slide open and shut easily.
10. Prevent hair coloring from dying your skin. Rub AVON Lip Balm along your hairlinebefore coloring your hair.
***These suggestions were compiled by customers and not endorsed or promoted byAVON***
Monday, June 2, 2008
The Fastest Way to Smooth Away Pillow Creases on Your Face...
The Fastest Way to Dry Hair...
Quick Tip:
Don’t blow-dry sopping-wet hair — you’ll need to use high heat, which will lead to damage. Blot with a microfiber or terry towel first.
Quick Tip:
To make your blow-dry even speedier, choose a dryer with at least 1,800 watts. A high-powered dryer gets the job done in less time than a lower-wattage one.
The Fastest Way to Grow Out a Bad Haircut...
The Fastest Way to Repair a Torn Nail...
Quick Tip:
Wear rubber gloves when washing dishes or using cleaning products. Water and chemicals can weaken nails and make them more likely to tear.
The Fastest Way to Depuff Eyes...
The Fastest Way to Minimize a Facial Flush...
Quick tip:
Carry a spray bottle filled with cold water to the gym. When you feel your face getting warm, spritz it with water. This will help keep the redness to a minimum.
The Fastest Way to Dry Nail Polish
Old nail polish can take forever to dry, since time can turn polish gooey and thick. Toss bottles when the polish begins to change color or separate. At that point, the lacquer has probably thickened and become unusable.
Applying Eye Shadow For Day and Night
Eyeliner sponge application or small cosmetic brush
Light colored eye shadow
Dark colored eye shadow
Eyeshadow brush
Mascara – black
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Apply the eyeliner to the top lid at the base of your eyelashes. I have found the inner eye to outer eye motion the easiest and most accurate.
Lightly apply the liner to the bottom lid at the base of the eyelashes. Do not let this line be heavier than the top line.
Use a sponge applicator or small cosmetic brush to soften (smudge) the liner on the top and bottom lid.
Sweep the light color shadow across the lid and brow bone.
Apply the darker shadow in the crease of the eye lid. Blend the dark shadow with the lighter shadow at outer corner of the lid.
Apply mascara. (optional, curl your lashes before applying)
For the day time, I try to use natural colors: brown eyeliner, cream colored shadow with dark brown.
For the evening time, I grab my black eyeliner, white/off-white shadow for my light shade and my black/gunmetal for the dark shade with a hint of shimmer.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Avon Cosmetics - The Leader In Women’s Cosmetics
Today, Avon’s’ fastest growing markets are in Russia and China. Though Avon has traditionally been and continues to primarily be a direct-sales company, in places like China most sales happen in retail stores. Door to door selling was banned in China during the 1990s, but this hasn’t seemed to slow Avon sales in China.
Avon cosmetics are not just for women, though traditionally women have been the target market for Avon products. There are also Avon products that are geared toward men and their skin care needs. Avon has also been seeing profits from their children’s products, including toys and basic toiletries such as shampoo and bubble bath.
More recently, Avon came out with two new brands, “M” and “mark”. M is an Avon catalogue and line of products for men. Mark is an Avon line targeted to younger, college aged women (18-
25). The Mark product line has been very successful and features a monthly ‘magalog’ that showcases the latest and most popular Avon cosmetics and other products geared toward younger cosmetics shoppers.
Beyond commercial pursuits, the Avon corporation is also invested in various philanthropic causes that are mostly focused on health and women’s empowerment issues. Some of the biggest campaigns launched or participated in by Avon involve breast cancer, domestic violence and global issues.
To find out more about Avon cosmetics, corporation history or philanthropic ventures, take a look ath their official website found at http://www.youravon.com/reginabarnes.
Purchasing Avon Cosmetics Online...
When you buy Avon beauty products onlineyou’re not limited in terms of choice. There are many online companies that often have a wider choice than what they’ll carry in stores. Great bargains can be found too, whereas in the store, prices remain pretty much the same. Even if you find sale prices on makeup when shopping, they’ll often be older, and you’ll need to think about what they’ll do to your skin. Avon cosmetics online get rid of stock quickly, and rotate them out, so you’re guaranteed freshness.
Benefits on price do extend to Internet buying because the prices are simply less expensive. They’re just naturally cheaper because they produce, or buy the makeup in bulk. An enticement to buy Avon cosmetics online is that you’ll often get special surprises included with an order. It could be a new makeup, or even small gifts for the holidays, or a discount on products from other companies. Retail stores don’t often offer this type of bargain except at Christmas, but Avon does this all the time.
Another benefit is that if you’re in a hurry with other things in life, or if you’re ill, you can have your items delivered with next day shipping. Granted, it will cost a little more for the convenience of having them delivered. It’s offset by not having to hassle with crowds, parking or weather extremes. Because the Avon cosmetics can be ordered via the Internet, you’ll often find that money back issues are dealt with promptly. You’ll probably get a 30 day money back promise if anything is wrong with the things you’ve purchased.
Some companies will give you free shipping if you buy a certain quantity. It’s more expensive, but you won’t have to reorder so soon, and over the long run you’ll save money with cosmetics online. In today’s market it’s safe to order with companies that sell cosmetics online because there are secure shopping carts and encryption when using your credit card or e-check. The ease and flexibility is great when buying with an online company.
Remember, it doesn’t matter what type of makeup you use, as long as it’s back by a quality company like Avon cosmetics. You know your own individual beauty needs for makeup, so go on the Internet and check out all of the Avon cosmetics online that you can find. Who knows, you just might find other types of makeup that will make your face look beautiful and refreshed.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Anew Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System
Anew Beauty Lip Plumping Lip Color
Picking the Right Make-Up For You!!!
If you're fair-skinned, sheer colors look best on you. Apply light earth tones and soft pastels, such as blue and lavender to accent your eyes.Various shades of pink will look good on your eyes, cheeks and lips. Keep your mascara to brown or brown/black. Light, sheer lipstick adds a finishing touch. Peach is always a good choice for our fair-skinned friends, it looks natural and compliments blonde hair.
Your warmer completion gives you many options for a fabulous makeover. Being "in-between" does have it's benefits. Deep matte earth tones and jewel colors such as hunter green, dark grey, beige and brown will accent your eyes. Coral and plumb colors work good to accentuate your cheekbones.Experiment with your lip color. Your skin tone is very versatile and if you're brunette, anything from pink to red will look great on you. Top it off with lip gloss for extra staying power. Bronzing powder dusted over your forehead, nose and cheeks will give you the ultimate sun-kissed look
You may need a heavier hand when applying make-up to dark skin -- but you need to choose the right shades. For eye shadow, gray, brown and natural shades will compliment your eyes. Also try shimmer colors such as silver, bronze, and terra-cotta. Experiment with mascara colors such as navy and dark purple.For blush, more pigment for darker skin is a must. Deep rose and apricot shades highlight your cheekbones beautifully. Sometimes a bronze highlighter does the trick. Stay away from anything with a strong orange base as this will not flatter your skin.Dark lip color such as apricot, blackberry, caramel and red will compliment your lips.
Try This GREAT Facial Cleanser!
*~* Mineral Makeup *~*
Mineral makeup is the latest in the trend in cosmetics . Mineral base makeup is made with pure minerals rather than fillers and colors, and it comes in powder, liquid or cream versions.once you get a little experience, you probably won't want to go back to ordinary makeup. Mineral foundation is weightless, and somehow manages to provide coverage while looking invisible. Mineral make up is the best cosmetic for women with acne, rosacea or other skin conditions, not only because you can control the coverage by adding thin layers, but because the ingredients are non-comedogenic and inert, less likely to cause reactions.
Brush on Hairspray...
Powder Your Tips...
Sunday, May 25, 2008
How to Get Head-Turning Looks in a Wink!
Lip Liner Made Easy
Take Years Off Your Eyes
~ Makeup Expiration Dates ~
- Blush 2 years
- Cleansers 1 year
- Eye Liners 2 years
- Eye Shadow 2 years
- Foundation 1 year
- Lip Liner 2 years
- Lipstick 2 years
- Mascara 3 months
- Moisturizers 1 year
Keep in mind that using expired makeup products may cause skin irritation and breakouts.
Puffy Eyes....
Puffy eyes can come as a result of many factors including allergies, alcohol consumption, smoking and fluid retention to name a few.
Here are few tips to help de-puff your puffy eyes:
- Reduce alcohol consumption
- Eat a low salt diet
- Sleep with your head slightly elevated to prevent fluid retention
- Place cool cucumbers over each of your eyes
- No cucumbers handy? Place a cool tea bag over each eye instead. Chamomile is relaxing and contains anti-inflammatory properties.
- Always remove your eye makeup before going to bed
- Use an eye cream. Try Avon's Anew Alternative Intensive Eye Cream. Formulated with the exclusive Multi-Fade Complex, an advanced herbaceutical fusion of Eastern healing herbs and natural botanical extracts, which stimulate microcirculation and reduce inflammation.
Tips and Tricks For Plucking Your Eyebrows
- Steam your eyebrows with a hot washcloth before tweezing. Or pluck right after a shower so hair comes out more easily.
- If skin is still too sensitive, try applying ice or a numbing toothache medicine before you begin.
- Draw an invisible line from the edge of your nose past the outside corner of your eye. Continue the line up to your brow to determine the outside ending point.
- The inside of your brow should be lined up with the inside corner of your eye.
- The highest part of your brow's arch should be at the outer edge of your iris.
- Create thin, hairlike lines with a brow pencil by using quick, short dots and dashes for a more natural look. Or apply a light application of mascara to shape and slightly darken your brow.
Should You Wear Lip Gloss?!?!?
Lip gloss is something that looks awful when not worn properly. Many women will purchase lip gloss that has a slight tint to it. When they apply it they often smear past the lip area due to the consistency of the gloss. This makes the lips look big and greasy. For the women that wear nothing on their lips the mouth seems to disappear off the face.
Women will claim that they choose not to wear lipstick because it runs. This problem can be solved by the use of a liner pencil. The liner pencil should be as close to the shade of lipstick a possible. Simply outline the lips with the pencil and give it a short time to set, and then apply the lipstick. The liner will keep the lipstick color from bleeding off your lip area. It is important to reapply the lipstick color after eating or drinking because the lipstick will wear off faster than the liner.
If the liner and lipstick are not an option that you want to try use an Avon lip gloss that is not tinted. A clear lip gloss will not appear as smeared as the tinted variety. The lips are very sensitive to the sun. This is another reason to wear some type of lip covering. Today most products have a built in sun screen, but it is important to check the label to insure that there is at least a fifteen level sun screen in the product you are using.
For the times that you will be spending prolonged periods in the sun it is best to use an Avon lip balm. Balms tend to stay on longer and penetrate deeper into the tissues of the skin. I will often wear a high sunscreen level lip balm under my lipstick if we are going to be boating or doing some other activity for a long period in the sun. By doing this I am assured that my lips will be protected even if my lip stick wears off. As with all sunscreen products it is important to reapply often for the best protection. Most lip gloss products do not include a sun screen. If you insist on having the shiny effect of lip gloss place it on over the balm.
Young teenage girls are the only ones that should wear lip gloss in my opinion. It is a nice option for them because it is lighter in color and it enhances their natural lip color.
Avon Self Tanners
The tan is as big of an epidemic as it ever was. Teenagers and adults alike yearn for that golden glow. Unfortunately tanning is not exactly healthy anymore; in fact, it never was. But now we know it, folks. Of course there is an up-side to this situation. With new technology came the plethora of self tanners. Yes indeed - you can simply buy a lotion to smear all over your body and achieve that golden brown skin.
If you are craving that tropical tan or light glow, take a look at Avon's Mark Instant Vacation Caribbean Self Tanner For Body. You can get a glowing, sun-kissed skin right away with this two-in-one bronzer and self tanner. It’s natural, streak-free color develops over one-to-two hours and fades like a natural tan. Avon’s mark Instant Vacation Caribbean Self Tanner gives you all the color without the health risks. Who wouldn’t want that?
Things have changed. Now days there are not only numerous options at hand, but you can even have self tanners applied professionally to avoid streaking. Jump on the web and check out Avon's Mark Instant Vacation Caribbean Self Tanner For Body. Get that skin tone you want, but do it the safe way.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Covering Freckles
2: Apply tinted moisturizer or foundation, if you prefer light coverage, in a shade slightly darker than your natural skin tone to blend in and downplay your freckles.
3: Slather on sunblock with an SPF rating of 15 or higher every time you go outside, even in cloudy or overcast weather. As your skin tans, so do your freckles. Self-tanners will make your skin appear darker, but they will also darken your freckles.
4: Talk to a dermatologist if you want to try stronger measures intended to eliminate freckles. Ask about the pros and cons of acid or chemical peels, lasers and various bleaching agents available only by prescription.
Applying Your Make Up in 10 Easy Steps
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Choose foundation that matches your skin tone exactly. Apply it in dots over the central part of your face, then blend it out with a makeup sponge or your fingertips until it covers your entire face.
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Use a loose or pressed powder to keep foundation and concealer on longer. Use pressed powder to touch up when you’re away from home.
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Do your eyebrows next. Use powdered eyebrow shadow on brows instead of pencil, which can often look unnatural. Apply it with a hard, slanted brush.
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Choose three colors of eye shadow: light, medium and dark. Use the dark only to line your upper eyelid, in a fairly thin line along the upper lashes. Use the medium shade for the crease and the lightest shade for the area under the eyebrow. There are many variations on eye shadow application techniques.
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Apply eyeliner. Use a cake eyeliner with a damp, thin liner brush, or an eyeliner pencil, and line the lower lid below the lashes. Line only the outer two-thirds of the lower lid, or all the way across if you’re trying to achieve a darker look. Line all the way across the upper lid (just above the lash line and as close to the lashes as possible), or start the line where your lashes begin.
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Apply mascara to upper and lower lashes, in two thin coats to avoid clumpiness. Choose brown mascara if your coloring is fair; black or brown-black works well for darker coloring. Or try a colored mascara such as navy or plum for fun, but don’t go too bright if you want to be taken seriously.
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Smile to find the apples of your cheeks, and apply blush to the apples or below, whichever you prefer. If you have to blend in blush, it’s too bright.
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Choose a lipstick color that’s suited to your skin tone and that’s perfect for your day look. You can mix colors and textures to suit your moods and your outfits.
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Line lips after applying lipstick, not before. That way you won’t end up with a dark circle of lip liner after your lipstick has worn off. Avoid combining very dark lip liner and pale lipstick.
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Dull hair?!?!? There's Help at Hand!
If you color your hair, you should know that sun exposure and mineral deposits in tap water can dull your hair, making it appear tinny or brassy. ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Color Reviving Shampoo contains UV filters and other protectants that coat each hair strand. Follow with ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Color Reviving Conditioner. It infuses hair with moisture-sealing conditioners that maintain vibrancy and extend the color life of your hair.
How To Apply - Foundation
How to apply:
Dab three dots on each cheek, two on the forehead, one on the nose and one on the chin. Then blend foundation all over the face in long, even strokes down the neck, up to the hairline. Use your fingers or sponge to apply. The following is from an article written by Professional Makeup artist - Elke Von Freudenberg
The one thing I like the least, whether it’s applying on a model, or on myself, is foundation application. Why? One, you have to get the perfect match on the first try (even more so in photography) and two, it just takes too darn long to apply.
The best time saver?
A foundation brush. A great one to try is from Avon (actually named “mark Foundation Brush”).
Or try a short round chisel cut blush brush. Just make sure that the hairs are short, soft and chisel cut (i.e. not blunt cut on the ends).
To apply, just pick up with the brush, foundation from the back of your hand, and brush down along the center of the face. Then blend outwards with your brush.
By applying with a brush, you get exactly the right amount on every time, superb blending, it feels great on your skin, and it’s quick. You can easily apply foundation alone in 2-4 minutes. A life saver.
Why does this look different?
Understand that the technique you use to apply your foundation, changes the look of it.
Pure and simple. So if you’re expecting your heavy coverage foundation to cover everything when you’re applying it with a sponge, it’s ain’t going to happen.
Why? Your technique was wrong. Below, we’ll clarify the various techniques.
Foundation: Application Techniques
There’s only so many ways to apply foundation, so let’s clarify the three main techniques:
Applying with your fingers, allows your foundation to ‘blend’ into your skin for a more natural look.
Why?
The heat of your hand makes the foundation melt in more and your foundation will look more like skin.
Have a too heavy foundation?
Apply with your fingers and blend.
Fingers also give you the luxury of applying EXACTLY where you want it.
Need better coverage?
Dab on with a finger and tap. Don’t blend, it’ll come right off. By tapping, you’re pressing the foundation right where you need it.
Does your foundation seem to not go on?
The culprit could be your sponge. Sponges are great for absorbing, picking up, erasing. Especially foundation. It all goes into the sponge, and not on your face, especially if you use those ‘go on like water’ foundations. (You’ll get better results using your fingers.)
Sponges are great for heavy duty cream bases, stick foundations, and oil-based foundations. You get better control over those products.
Otherwise, use sponges only to blend edges, take off too much product, or erase a product completely. Want a trick of the trade? Use your sponge to get creative with your foundations.
Want a heavier coverage?
Apply a dab of loose powder on the sponge first, then foundation, then apply. The loose powder will thicken up your base.
Want to make a oil-based foundation less oily?
Loose powder works here too to ’soak up’ more oil before you apply.
Want a summer tint?
Dampen your sponge with sunscreen first, then foundation. You have your foundation tint with SPF.
Want to make a thick stick or cream foundation thinner?
Apply with a water-dampened sponge to create a see-through color. (Tip: A water dampened sponge isn’t too friendly with the oil-based foundations. Oil and water don’t mix unfortunately.)
Foundation brushes are getting a big plug lately, not because it’s a hip new item, but because of the control you have when you use it.
Foundation brushes don’t soak up any product, and applies the product directly on the surface of the skin, as opposed to into your skin like your fingers.
With this, you get better coverage, and you’ll be apt to use less because it’s not disappearing.
And you can easily apply more as you need it,without a caking effect. Just like a mascara wand makes mascara go on easier, so does a foundation brush.
Want foundation to adhere better?
Here’s one of my favorite photography tricks.
Dust a small amount of loose power lightly on clean or moisturized skin first. Then apply foundation as normal. You’ll get less break through shine and your base will ‘adhere’ to the powder, for longer lasting wear. Great for oily skin as well.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
* * * Avon Cosmetics * * *
Today, Avon's' fastest growing markets are in Russia and China. Though Avon has traditionally been and continues to primarily be a direct-sales company, in places like China most sales happen in retail stores. Door to door selling was banned in China during the 1990s, but this hasn't seemed to slow Avon sales in China.
Avon cosmetics are not just for women, though traditionally women have been the target market for Avon products. There are also Avon products that are geared toward men and their skin care needs. Avon has also been seeing profits from their children's products, including toys and basic toiletries such as shampoo and bubble bath.
More recently, Avon came out with two new brands, "M" and "mark". M is an Avon catalogue and line of products for men. Mark is an Avon line targeted to younger, college aged women (18-25). The Mark product line has been very successful and features a monthly 'magalog' that showcases the latest and most popular Avon cosmetics and other products geared toward younger cosmetics shoppers.
Beyond commercial pursuits, the Avon corporation is also invested in various philanthropic causes that are mostly focused on health and women's empowerment issues. Some of the biggest campaigns launched or participated in by Avon involve breast cancer, domestic violence and global issues.
To find out more about Avon cosmetics, corporation history or philanthropic ventures, take a look at my personal website found at http://www.youravon.com/reginabarnes.