Look Younger With These Easy Makeup Tricks!

Dark circles and puffy eyes got you down? No worries, create the illusion of well rested eyes in 2 easy steps: Keep a metal spoon handy in your makeup bag, run it under cold water, then apply the backside to each eye for a few minutes (save time by cooling 2 spoons!). Follow it up with Look Alert Eye Brightener, its light-reflecting pearls appear to dispel dark circles and optically airbrush imperfections. You can wear it alone or under foundation. Eyes in need of a little lift? Over the years, our eye contours can change leaving eyes looking a little droopy or fatigued, but there is a quick n’ easy fix. Use an eyelash curler before applying mascara. A few crimp n’ hold motions and your eyes will instantly widen and look more awake; Then top with a curling mascara, such as Daring Curves. Wear red, the natural way. As we age, many think we can no longer wear shades of red on our lips. Not so! There is a way to avoid the look of harsh lips and create a more natural look. Create youthful red lips by applying lip balm such as Dew Kiss, then fill in mouth with a crimson pencil, try Glimmersticks Lip Liner in Red Brick or Ultra Luxury Lip Liner in Rosebud. Now top with another layer of lip balm for lips that look natural, not lacquered! Create the illusion of a slimmer face. Select a powder in a shade that’s two hues deeper than your skin tone. Then brush it along the hairline from ear to ear, then dust along the jaw bone. The idea is to create a subtle almost imperceptible shadow that seems to slenderize the face. For best results, use a light hand and a build-able powder such as Ideal Shade Loose Powder or Mineral Foundation. Perk up dull skin. Is your skin looking a little lackluster and ashen? Refrigerate a spray bottle filled with mint tea. When you need a lift, spritz your skin! It cools and helps to stimulate blood flow for a naturally healthy glow.

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Looking Great on the Go!

The pace of today’s busy lifestyle often leaves us with little time for ourselves and yet the pressures to look good and feel good are more important than ever. So how do you do it? Is there a way to achieve beauty in balance? YES! Thankfully there are a few great beauty items that can give you more for less. Let’s meet some clever products that deliver on their promise when you’re pressed for time. Meet The Multi-taskers: These wonders are small & mighty and are designed to de-clutter your makeup bag and your life. You’ll be amazed at just how much one single product can do. New! SpectraColor Lipstick When it comes to our lips, we have a tendency to fill our handbag with a mix of lip balms, matte lipsticks, glosses and shimmers. Depending on the look that we wish to create, we mix, match and layer each of these till we achieve our desired day or evening look. But what if instead of carrying all of these lip finishes, you only had to carry one? That’s where SpectraColor Lipstick comes in. It’s the first lip color that lets you choose your level of intensity courtesy of an adjustable dial that lets you custom control your look – from light to dark. One product, a multitude of colors! Ideal Shade Mousse Foundation Stick w/ SPF 15 This amazing stick replaces messy bottles of foundation, tubes of concealer and acts as a great base for makeup thanks to its moisturizing core. Plus, it contains SPF, which means one less step in the morning. And it’s easily portable making it great for touch ups. The Speed Stylers: These are the products you need when you’re juggling everything at once. When you’re pressed for time and need to look good in a flash. These great finds answer the call in a stroke of genius! Grey Root Touch-up In between salon appointments and grey roots starting to show through? Cover them up with this peroxide-free color that lasts until your next shampoo! Simply comb on the temporary tinted gel. No mess and its precision applicator lets you target the root for seamless coverage. Pro-to-Go Lipstick The lipstick of choice for color you can apply with one hand. You just press, push and out pops the color stick. Now apply and simply reverse to close. Wow, that was fast! Eye radiance eye color How about a super-slim, easy squeeze, take everywhere tube of eyeshadow. Offered in a choice of shimmery shades it’s a great tote-around option for highlighting your eyes. Hollywood Lights Lip Gloss You’re off and running to yet another function. This time, it’s after hours. No problem. You can touch up your look in even a dimly lit area: car, restaurant, theatre, no problem. This is the lip gloss that lights your way – literally. A built in light and mirror lets you apply your lip color anytime, any place. These clever tools of the trade prove that you can look great with time to spare!

Want Great Legs? Avon Can Help!

Do you love summer but dread exposing your legs? Stop worrying and get them glowing and gorgeous in no time. It’s easier than you think! The best kept beauty secret Did you know that most of the models and celebrities that you see on television and in magazines actually wear make-up not only on their face, but also on their entire bodies, including their legs? Yes, it’s true! Now you can achieve your own illusions of perfection courtesy of Skin So Soft’s Age Defying + Flawless Legs. This easy to use tinted formula instantly covers imperfections, while reducing the appearance of age spots, spider veins and cellulite in just over a week! See, we told you that was easy, but why stop there? Here’s what else you can do: Work it out! Shapely and well-toned legs can be yours. Get into a good habit of walking, jogging, cycling, stair climbing or even start with simple exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own home. Try Leg Lifts Sit down on the floor and bend your knees, with your feet flat against the floor. Sit back and recline on your elbows with your arms flat against the floor. Stretch one leg out straight out in front of you with your foot flexed upward. Lift your leg about eight inches off the floor, hold it there for two seconds, and then lower it back down to the starting position. Repeat this exercise eight to 10 times on each leg. Get your closest shave ever The best place to shave is actually in the bath or shower. Take your time. Nothing ruins a super-close shave like nicks from a hurried shave. Before you begin, give your skin a chance to warm up, moisten and open pores. Then use a loofah pad or body scrub such as Planet Spa African Shea Butter Brown Sugar Body Scrub to exfoliate and buff out imperfections. Sometimes tiny blemishes caused by ingrown hairs or minor skin conditions cause blotches or bumps to appear. By gently exfoliating at least once or twice a week, your legs can be healthy, soft and blemish-free with very little effort. Now apply a moisturizing shave cream or moisture-rich cleanser. We like Planet Spa Mediterranean Olive Oil hydrating Body Wash. Using your preferred brand of razor, shave, rinse then pat skin dry, moisturize and apply Skin So Soft’s Age Defying + Flawless Legs. The final result? Legs that look as good as they feel. What’s your color Eye Q? Learn the shades that suit you right! While experimenting with color is always fun, sometimes it’s easier if you know where to start… Wondering which eye shadow shades look best on you? Let us show you some great matches, in a wink! Do you have blue eyes? The best shade enhancers for you are: brown, grey, taupe and rose. Our picks > True Color Eyeshadow quad in Sandy corals True Color Eyeshadow quad in Smoky eyes True Color Eyeshadow quad in Island Breeze True Color Eyeshadow single in Privately Pink Do you have green eyes? Your most flattering shades include: mocha, lavender and pale green. Our picks> True Color Eyeshadow quad in Mocha Latte True Color Eyeshadow quad in Purple Haze True Color Eyeshadow quad in Fresh Cut Greens Do you have brown eyes? People with brown or hazel eyes can wear almost any shade, but best bets here include: green, bronze, pink, champagne and apricot. Our picks> True Color Eyeshadow quad in Fresh Cut Greens Smooth Mineral Eyeshadow in Bronzestone Beyond Color Radiant Lifting Eyeshadow in Heather True Color Eyeshadow quad in Romantic Mauves True Color Eyeshadow single in Golden Peach Do you have hazel eyes? As mentioned, hazel and brown eyes look great in similar shades, but we recommend you also try: peach, pale yellow, dark green or lime green. Our picks> True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Earth Tones True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Fresh Cut Greens True Color Eyeshadow Single in Minty Operation Expiration How long does that product really last? Okay, so we’re all guilty of hanging on to make up and skin care for longer than we should, but chances are it has affected you without you even realizing it. That’s right! Everything from eye infections to rashes, and even blemishes could be the result of using expired products. Is your favourite product suddenly less efficient? Does it smell funny or has it changed in color? These are all signs that your product has got to go! Don’t take chances… Instead, be proactive and use this handy rule-of-thumb life span list as your guide. Remember this timeline applies once the product has been opened. Expiration guidelines: Cleanser 1 year Cream/Moisturizer 1 year Oil-based foundation 18 months Water-based foundation 1 year Concealer 1 year Lipstick 1-2 years Mascara 3 months Powder 2 years Shadows 3 years Brushes Wash every 2-3 months in mild detergent Sponges Wash weekly, discard monthly *Note: The aforementioned listing is to be used as a guideline only. If the product that you’re using contains medicinal or unstable ingredients such as the case with sunscreens, acne creams and vitamin-derived or enhanced formulas, then be sure to consult the package directly.

Model on the cover of Flare's June issue is wearing only AVON make-up!

Spectralash Mascara, Smooth Minerals Eyeshadow and Smooth Minerals blush.

June issue recommends Avon's Liiv Botanicals Body Butter for lovely Legs. Page 40

Hello Canada May 11th issue promotes Anew Ultimate Elixir Premium as a must for the glamour girl! Page 90

May edition of Best Health, Avon's Perfect Wear Extralasting Lipstick was chosen as long lasting in a survey about lipsticks. Page 52.

Beauty Award Winners

			Avon has just been honored with four awards at the prestigious Cosmetic Executive Women's (CEW) Beauty Insider's Choice Awards. The awards recognized the most innovative products from the past year and are considered the highest honor in the beauty industry. Professionals from across the cosmetics industry attended the event held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City on May 1, 2009. Avon winners: • ANEW Clinical Professional Stretch Mark Smoother won the Body Treatment Mass award • Pro-To-Go Lipstick won the Lip Product Mass award • Bond Girl 007 won the Women's Scent Mass award • Advance Techniques Grey Root Touch-Up won the Hair Care, Style & Coloring Mass award For more information about CEW and other winning products, visit www.cew.org

Are "Crow's Feet" Creeping Up On You?

What causes crow’s feet?
Many factors contribute to crow’s feet including sun exposure, repeated facial expressions, smoking and menopause. All of which, over time, cause a breakdown in the skin’s collagen and elasticity.

Is there anything you can do to prevent them?
While you can’t stop the aging process, there are certainly some things that you can do to make these fine lines less noticeable.

Anew Clinical Crow’s Feet Corrector is Avon’s first-ever 2-in-1 at-home treatment formulated to resurface and visibly fill in the look of crow’s feet.

Here’s how it works:
Step 1 is designed to resurface. The massaging applicator works with the skin’s natural regeneration process to remove rough, dull skin and smooth the skin’s surface. Frequency: Use for approximately 1 minute, 3 times per week.

Step 2 acts to fill & strengthen. Frequency: Apply daily, morning and night to crow’s feet and under eye area.

A noticeable difference:
When used together, Anew Clinical Crow’s Feet Corrector’s comprehensive 2-step eye system delivers optimal results. In just days, crow’s feet lines look plumped out and leveled.

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