The Complete Summer Essentials Beauty Guide

From SPF BFFs to waterproof glam, survive the Summer with Avon’s top beauty picks.

Invisible sun protection for day — Get ready for sunnier days with skin-loving, multitasking lightweight primer, BB and CC creams with essential SPF protection. 

MagiX Face Perfector — Blurs the look of pores and lines. SPF 20. Colorless skin-perfecting and lightweight gel-to-powder formula is perfect for all skin tones. Photo-ready, flawless finish. Use primer alone or before foundation for a smooth application. Regularly priced at $11 and has a 4.5 out of 5 star online customer rating.

Ideal Flawless BB Beauty Balm Cream — Multi-benefit care plus coverage. SPF 15. Lightweight coverage. Satin finish. Available in 5 shades and is regularly priced at $10. This BB Cream has a 4.2 out of 5 star online customer rating.

Ideal Flawless CC Color Corrector Cream — Protect plus correct. SPF 50+. Buildable, light to medium coverage. 5 shades to choose from all with a radiant finish. Regularly priced at $11 and with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating from online customers.

Gorgeous Glow for night — Get your glow on for those hot Summer nights with buildable bronzer and radiant blush.

Be Blushed Cheek Color — Hint of creamy color and perfect for on-the-go. Dewy, radiant finish with 8  gorgeous shades to choose from. Regularly priced at $8 and has a 4.6 out of 5 star rating from online customers.

Ideal Luminous Blush — Naturally luminous finish that delivers silky-smooth, long-wearing color. There are 13 shades available and is regularly priced at $9. Swipe on a pop of color that illuminates your features! This product has a 4.4 out of 5 star online customer rating.

Avon Glow Bronzing Powder — Buildable bronze with that instant, radiant glow. 3 shades to choose from; Sunkissed Glow, Warm Glow, and Light Bronze. This product is regularly priced at $9 and has a 4.1 out of 5 star rating based on online customer reviews.

Avon Glow Bronzing Pearls — Buildable bronze glow that blends easily for a radiant look. Regularly priced at $9 and is available in 2 shades. Based on online customer reviews, this product has a 3.7 out of 5 star rating.

Waterproof wear for day — No more raccoon eyes! Waterproof liner, shadow and mascara for a smudge-free, pool-side look. 

SuperExtend Mascara — Long lengths. Lengthening brush with tapered bristles. Waterproof and is only available in shade Black. This product is regularly priced at $8. At the time of this posting, this mascara has a 3.9 out of 5 star rating based on online customer reviews.

Extra Lasting Eyeshadow Inks — 18 hours of worry-free wear. Stay true, cream-gel formula with pure color pigments. Crease-proof, sweat-proof and waterproof. There are 6 shades to choose from. This product has a 3.8 out of 5 star rating and is regularly priced at $7.

Always On Point Eye Liner — Twist cap for a perfect point every time. Smudge and waterproof, available in 4 shades. This eye liner is regularly priced at $8 and has a 4 out of 5 star rating based on online customer reviews.

Sultry smoke for night — Give eyes some sizzle with bold lines, dynamic shadow and lash-transforming mascara. 

True Color Eyeshadow Quad — Numbered, stay-true shades. Available in Multi and All-Matte finishes with a total of 18 shade quads to choose from. This product is regularly priced at $8 and currently has a 4.6 out of 5 star rating based on online customer reviews.

Mega Effects Mascara — Panoramic volume. Avon’s first ever wonderbrush that transforms lashes from corner to corner. Available in Black and Blackest Black shades. As of this post, this mascara has a 3.7 out of 5 star rating based on online customer reviews. The regular price is $10.

Mega Effects Liquid Eye Liner — Calligraphy tip for ultimate control and dramatic lines. 2-in-1 slanted-tip eye liner gets you close to the lash line with an ergonomic grip. The regular cost of this liner is $8 and has a 3.7 out of 5 star rating.

Beachy plump pout for day — Outshine the sun with soft, plump lips. Dive right in by layering conditioner, liner, lipstick, and gloss! 

Glimmersticks Lip Liner — Regularly priced at $7. Enhances the wear of any lipstick. Long-wearing, retractable, and self-sharpening. As of this post, this lip liner has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating based on online customer reviews. There are 12 creamy matte finish shades to choose from.

Beyond Color Lipstick — Formulated with retinol, collagen, and SPF 15. This plumping lipstick is regularly priced at $8 and there are 15 satin finish shades available. Also available is the colorless Beyond Color Lip Conditioner. As of this post, this product has a 4.3 out of 5 star rating.

Ultra Glazewear Lip Gloss — Burst of brilliant shine, this top rated lip gloss is regularly priced at $6. There are 20 shades in 3 finishes (Cream, Sparkle, and Shimmer) to choose from. This lip gloss is formulated with Avon’s True Color Technology, so what you see is what you get! Doe-foot applicator and has a 4 out of 5 star rating.

Bold kissable lips for nights — Kiss your new summer love and give lips something to say with bold, rich color. 

Perfectly Matte Lipstick — Velvety-smooth feel with lasting comfort. 12 shades available, regularly priced at $9. As of this post, this perfectly matte finished lipstick has a 4.4 out of 5 star rating based on online customer reviews.

Ultra Color Lipstick — Vibrant, stay-true color. Available in Satin, Shimmer, and Bold finishes with a total of 48 shades to choose from. This Avon True Color Technology lipstick is regularly priced at 8 and has a 4.3 out of 5 star rating.

There you have it, beauts! Your guide to everything beauty you need to make the days and nights of your Summer hot!!

All of these products are available for purchase online, through my Avon eStore — and they will ship to your front door via Direct Delivery. All orders qualify for free shipping when over $40 (No code needed). Register as my Customer today at ssandis.avonrepresentative.com.

How to Get a Trendy Bronzed Matte Look with Avon Makeup (+Video Tutorial)

Hey, beauts! The weekend is near so I figured it was a perfect time to cover one of the latest beauty trends: bronzed matte makeup! With Avon makeup products, it is easy and fun to achieve this trendy look. Check out Avon Celebrity Makeup Artist, Lauren Anderson's makeup tutorial video below --- then, read on for info on the products used, as well as the opportunity to order them online!

Just like Lauren Anderson did in her video, let's start with the True Color Matte Eyeshadow Quad in shade Desert Sunset. This shade palette is warm in color and right on trend with the matte finish! Regularly priced at $8. You can check out my Avon eStore to see if this product is currently on sale or under a special promotional offer. 

Next, let's talk about the Avon Glow Bronzing Powder. This product is available in 3 different shades: Sunkissed Glow, Warm Glow, and Light Bronze. It is regularly priced at $9, but as with any Avon product - check online for current deals. Avon Glow is a makeup collection of sun-inspired beauty! This silky, luminous bronzer blends easily for a streak-free, radiant look. Here's another beauty tip: The secret to believable bronze is to dust powder where the sun naturally hits...cheekbones, nose and forehead.

After getting your eyes all glowed up, it is time to define the lash line with Glimmersticks Eye Liner in shade Cosmic Brown (Reg. price is $7). Glimmersticks Eye Liner gives you beautiful stay put colors, you can wear all day! The dazzling colors define and enhance your eyes! The retractable eyeliner creates a perfect point that allows for easy precision application. Stay put eyeliner wont move or face and is perfect for long wear! 

Once that is done, accentuate your lashes with Avon's new Big & Multiplied Volume Mascara (Reg. price is $9). This mascara is available in 3 shades: Black, Brown/Black, and Blackest Black. Our first triple-threat mascara: detangling + serious seperation + head-turning volume! For the ultimate look in lash fullness. Featuring a killer combo of brushing and combing zones that instantly seperate and volumize lashes. Designed with Smart Slip Technology, our mascara sticks to lashes, not to itself. Good-bye unruly lashes! 

Last but certainly not least, use the Perfectly Matte Lipstick in shade Marvelous Mocha. I am a huge fan or matte lips and Avon's Perfectly Matte line is truly top-of-the-line! An extremely smooth, completely matte lipstick that never cakes, cracks, or compromises. Seals in moisture for a lightweight velvety feel. Our new matte lipstick comes in 12 bold, beautiful colors for any long-lasting, chic look. Regular price is $9. Check out youravon.com/ssandis for current Avon Sales & Special Offers.

I hope you enjoyed today's blog post! Please share this post using the social media icons below and comment below if you are loving this bronzed matte makeup look!!

My Avon Beauty Faves List | Post Four

Hey, beauts — Happy March! Spring is truly around the corner and I cannot wait. Sure, the snow is pretty to look at but so are bright colored flowers and sunshine! In my first blog post of March, i’ll be continuing my series on My Avon Beauty Faves Roundup, with Post Four. I hope you all enjoy it! Please, feel free to comment after the posting and share with us your favorite Avon beauty products.

I’m going to start first with the lipstick. The all-new Perfectly Matte Lipstick in shade Ideal Lilac is a perfect shade for Spring. It’s bright and the matte finish is a current beauty trend. This lipstick, while being a matte finish, is not drying to the lips. It never cakes nor cracks and has an incredible lightweight feel. It is one of my favorite Avon beauty products, I highly recommend trying it! You can purchase this shade and the other 11 shades to the line at youravon.com/ssandis. This product has a regular price of $9 each tube but as of this post is on special for just $5.99 each tube! I recently blogged on this new line of lipsticks from Avon, CLICK HERE to read my review, including swatches.

Avon Dazzlers Top Coat has been around for a while but I just recently got around to trying it out. There are 5 shades included in this line of nailwear, pictured above is Disco Ball. You can wear this top coat alone or over top of polish. Dazzlers are a fun way to dress up your mani! This product is regularly priced at $6 each but be sure to check my Avon eStore to see if there’s a current special promotional offer. What I like to do with this product is create a french tip look over top of my nail polish color. Then, on my ring finger apply it all over. What looks can/will you create with this product?

I am a HUGE fan of Magix Face Perfector! Before I tried it, I honestly did not think that it was necessary to my beauty routine. I did not see the point and I did not think it would make a difference. This, however, would be one of the times that I was glad to be proven wrong! This colorless face primer gets me prepped and creates a smooth canvas for my Smooth Minerals Powder Foundation. This product blurs the look of pores and lines and the added SPF 20 gives me extra confidence that my skin will be protected. Regularly priced at $11 each at youravon.com/ssandis As of this post, you can purchase a tube of the Magix Face Perfector for the lowest price ever of just $6.99! Give it a try and add it to your online order.

Finishing off today’s post is the Avon Makeup Remover Wipes with Mineral Complex. These wipes are a lifesaver! There are 24 wipes per pack and I only need one wipe to remove a complete face makeup. One pack lasts me almost a month (I don’t wear makeup everyday). I have sensitive skin but I have had no issues with irritation from these. I don’t notice any scent to these really, I just notice that they really get the job done! One pack of 24 wipes is regularly priced at $8, but these often go on sale for only $3.99 — so, check out my Avon eStore and get the best price! I like to stock up on these at that price, just store in a cool place and they won’t dry out before you get around to using them.

That’s gonna do it for today, loves! Thanks for reading and choosing to shop Avon & mark. products online with me. Keep checking back for more product reviews, news, and freebies — all coming to the blog, soon!

Avon Campaign 5 Online Sales & Special Offers

Hey, beauts! Campaign 5 launched on my Avon eStore on Friday, February 5th 2016 and will run through Thursday, February 18th 2016. Just like any other Avon Campaign, there are many ways to save on your favorite products. In this blog post, i’ll highlight a few of the offers available now. Remember, you can browse and shop 24/7 from the comfort of your own home (or on the go with your tablet or smartphone!) at youravon.com/ssandis

MAKEUP SALES & SPECIALS:

Foundations, Concealers, and Blush are BOGO for $2.99! (Save up to $13. Choose from brands Smooth Minerals, Extra Lasting, Anew Age-Transforming, or Avon Glow, Magix, or Ideal Flawless.)

All-New Perfectly Matte Lipstick is at intro special pricing of $5.99 each! (12 shades to choose from. This product will be $9 each after the intro special. It’s a great time to stock up on this beauty trend and even create your own lippy look with mixing shades. Loving the Matte look? Be sure to check out the all-new True Color Eyeshadow Quads in Matte shades!

Moisture Effective Eye Makeup Remover Lotion is at the best deal ever, just .99 a bottle! Avon’s number one makeup remover is usually $4 each, so this deal is pretty sweet. Once again, stocking up is wise to do at this time, with such a great limited time offer!

Avon’s number one selling Eye Liner is Glimmersticks and in Campaign 5, they are on sale for just $2.99 each! Regularly $7 each, these Brow, Eye, and Lip Liners are practically a steal at this price. If you have yet to try Glimmersticks, now would be an opportune time. I recently tried the Eye Liners out for myself and fell in love!

SKINCARE SALES & SPECIALS:

Clearskin is currently mix or match 2 for $7. Some of my personal favorites are included in this special: Clearskin Black Mineral Mask, Clearskin Blemish Clearing Overnight Treatment, and the Clearskin Blemish Acne Pads to name a few.

Anew Clinical BOGO for $5. Whether your skincare concern is dark circles, fine lines, or wrinkles, Anew Skincare has you covered! Mix or match select products.

BATH AND BODY SALES & SPECIALS:

Bubble Delight Bubble Bath (24 fl. oz.) are now any 2 for $9! Up to 24 bubbly baths per bottle. I’ve really enjoyed the scent and comfort of the Sensitive Skin Bubble Bath. Scented with chamomile and freesia and causes zero irritation to my skin! Its such a calming way to end a chaotic and business day.

Footworks products are on sale, choose 2 for $6.99. Also, be sure to check out the all-new Footworks Beautiful Lavender 3-in-1 Pampering Oil (reg. $6) for just .99 with any 2 Footworks purchases. Use as an indulgent soak, cuticle oil, and/or foot massage oil.

More amazing deals await you online at youravon.com/ssandis — Free shipping to your home address, always, on orders over $40! First time shopper with me? Use coupon code WELCOME at checkout for 20% off your min. $50 order! I hope you are all having a great week, take care and come back for more Avon goodies soon!!

My Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Swatch Post + Review

Good evening, loves! If you haven’t heard yet, Avon has just released a new lipstick line and its right on trend. (True Matte Eyeshadow Quads are also available but in this post, i’ll be getting lippy with the lipsticks.)

I’d like to start with saying that I have never been much of a glossy girl. I don’t care much for sticky lips that don’t provide any color with its shine. I tend to prefer the sparkle and glitz to be around my eyes. While Avon does have a few demi-matte lipsticks to the Ultra Color Lipstick line, the truth is they were lacking some shade variety. Also, demi-matte is not a true matte and so when I caught sight of the Perfectly Matte Lipsticks I got incredibly excited! There are 12 True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick shades to choose from and they are all gorgeous!

The name of this lipstick line could not be more fitting. First, True Color. Once again, Avon has done it — what you see is what you get. I appreciate that when I see a tube of Avon lipstick, I’m sure to get the same color on my lips when applied. Other brands have let me down but Avon sure hasn’t. Then, there’s the Perfectly Matte part to the name. Yes, just that — Perfectly Matte. If you are looking for a smooth yet vibrant lipstick that has lasting power without shimmer and shine, this line is for you! The True Color Perfectly Matte Lipsticks will be regularly priced at $9 each, but will launch at an intro special pricing of just $5.99 each!

Here are all 12 of the True Color Perfectly Matte Lipsticks that I “swatched out”. I always have a great time doing these swatches, even though my kids look at my like i’m crazy!

My very first impression on these lipsticks was how smoothly they applied. It was such an effortless application. I’m sure you, like myself, have experienced some waxy lip products that you have to give a great deal of pressure to, to get some kind of color out. This is not the case with these lipsticks — each shade delivers its own unique and eye-pleasing color.  I couldn’t wait to try out all 12 shades on my lips, so I “put my face on” and got my camera ready!

Starting from the bottom left corner and going to the right then straight up, Shade names: Hot Plum, Coral Fever, Perfectly Nude, Marvelous Mocha, and Ideal Lilac. My next impression of the products? Thank goodness for no sticky, harsh, chemical taste. There’s nothing worse than wearing an incredible lip color and having it become tainted due to an unpleasant taste. Also, these lipsticks have such a light feeling to them yet the color is anything but.

After applying these “First Five” I found my favorites were Hot Plum and Marvelous Mocha.  They are all gorgeous though and I can see myself wearing them all for various occasions.  Which one is your favorite out of this group? Leave a comment after the post!

I felt so confident and beautiful when trying these lipsticks out! I was certainly eager to try out the remaining seven shades to the lineup.

Top row going from left to right, Shade names: Superb Wine, Red Supreme and Ravishing Rose. Middle row going from left to right, Shade names: Adoring Love, Pure Pink and Electric Pink. Bottom left, Shade name: Wild Cherry. Look how versatile these shades are! And oh-my-goodness, Electric Pink!? What fun! Bold shades always steal my heart because they give me a fierceness in myself that makes me feel empowered. I also enjoy the sweetness and innocence of shade Pure Pink.

These colors are perfect for Spring (or anytime, really!) I cannot wait to don them with confidence no matter where the day/night takes me! Out of the second grouping, which shade(s) do you love most? Don’t forget to leave a comment below and we can keep the beauty chat going!!

Shop the all-new Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipsticks, plus everything else from Avon and mark. online 24/7 at youravon.com/ssandis All orders ship for FREE when over $40, everyday —no coupon code needed! First time shopper with me? Use coupon code WELCOME at checkout and get 20% off your min. $50 order!

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