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!!

Beauty Tips & Tools: A Guide to Avon Pro Makeup Brushes

I used to be the girl who applied liquid foundation with my fingertips — the girl who used the sponge applicators (that come in the eyeshadow palettes) to apply my eyeshadow. I would try to create new and exciting lippy looks by mixing my lipsticks and never even knowing that there was such a thing as a “lip brush“. Then, when I would go to use my lipstick again, it was never the shade it was supposed to be — but instead my own shade creation. Ugh! What was I doing wrong? I saw others using these big, fluffy brushes and such and I thought — is all of that really necessary? Does it really make a difference? So, last year shortly after I signed up online tobecome an Avon Representative, I gave in to what I thought at the time to be “the hype” and ordered a few of the Avon Pro Makeup Brushes.

The first brushes that I tried out were: the Avon Pro Eyeshadow Brush and the Avon Pro Crease Brush. I didn’t want to go all out if I found that these really weren’t necessary for me. I set aside the sponge applicator that I had been using and dabbed the new eyeshadow brush in my Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad (shade Chocolate Sensation!).

My first impression was how simple it was to get the product on the brush. With the sponge applicator, you have to sort of dig in at it and smear it on — not with the Avon Pro Eyeshadow Brush, though! All I had to do was a gentle tap, a smooth, effortless tap and I was all prepped. I applied the first quad shade on my inner eye lid, blending outward toward the center. I flipped the brush over to the “clean side” and prepped it with the second quad shade. At this point I was thinking: “Wow, this is really easy — and fast!” To finish off my look, I grabbed the Avon Pro Crease Brush to use the remaining quad shades and give me the smoky look I adore. No mess, no fuss, just a girl playing with some makeup.

After I had my eyes all dolled up, I took a good look in the mirror. My eyeshadow seemed to be more even than it had ever had before. These brushes are very easy to use and it was then that I realized that I did need these in my life. *Insert dramatic faced emoticon here*

My take on these beauty tools:
Application time was reduced due to the ease of these tools. The finished look appears to have a more professional finish than what my prior application process was giving me. I highly recommend everyone who wears makeup to have a set of pro-style makeup brushes. I feel that anyone who enjoys applying makeup and trying out new techniques will find Avon’s Pro Makeup Brushes to be effective tools to their process.

My next makeup brush purchase from Avon was the Avon Pro Kabuki Brush. I use this to apply my Smooth Minerals Powder Foundation. (Which, by the way, I am absolutely in love with! I had never noticed how perfumed my previous face makeup was until using the Smooth Minerals product. There is zero fragrance to it and it works wonders for my sensitive skin and covering up any imperfections. Gives a gorgeous glow, also.) The Kabuki Brush has no long handle to it, you just cup it in your hand and swirl softly on your face. The bristles aren’t tough nor harsh and work great in getting the powder blended all over.

My most recent Avon Pro Makeup Brush purchase was the Avon Pro Blush Brush. I use this brush in applying my Smooth Minerals Blush. (Another fabulous product! I currently have shade Blushing Mauve. This gives such a pretty pink and rosy glow to my cheeks. Great for defining my cheekbones, too! You can dab as little or as much as is your style!) I have noticed that Avon’s Blush Brush does shed a bristle or two at times. This doesn’t happen every time and when it does it’s easy enough to get the stray bristle off. Worth mentioning to you all though! Overall, I do like the ease of the brush. I like the longer handle for applying my blush as it seems to aid me in not overdoing it when I don’t have to. The longer handle seems to give me more control over where i’m applying my blush to.

My Avon Pro Makeup Brush Collection is no where near complete, there are many more brushes that I will be trying out soon! Avon’s branch-brand mark. has a new mini brush set coming out soon. This comes complete with an adorable gold bag to hold them in! That is for sure on my wishlist… what about you? Browse and shop 24/7 and when you are ready, order online at youravon.com/ssandis.  FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $40, no code needed! First time shopper with me? Use coupon code WELCOME to get 20% off your order of $50 or more!! Thanks for reading and please give my post a share — come back soon to read more on Avon/mark. product news, deals, giveaways, and more!!

Get an Instant Glow with Avon Bronzing Pearls

Good morning, beauts — Today the weather is dark, gloomy, and sad. I figured I had to do something on the blog today to brighten things up and came across the perfect product to feature from my Avon eStore. Avon Glow Bronzing Pearls give you an instant glow and get you golden gorgeous! Our bronzing pearls brighten with the warmth of a natural tan. Multi-colored formula blends together for a radiant complexion all year round. Perfect for every skin tone. As of this post, the Avon Glow Bronzing Pearls have a 3.7 out of 5 star review with 67 online customer reviews. I’ll share some of those reviews at the end of this post — you can read them all when visiting my website.

Avon Glow Bronzing Pearls are available in 2 shades: Sunkissed and Bronzed.
Regularly priced at $9 each. Be sure to check out youravon.com/ssandis to see if this product is on sale or is running under a special promotional offer.

These bronzing pearls provide sheer coverage with a shimmery finish. You will need to apply with a makeup brush — I highly recommend the Avon Pro Bronzer Brush (Pictured above. Reg. $8.99) Avon offers other professional style makeup brushes that help you achieve a quality makeup look with eyeshadow, lipstick, blush, foundation, and more. Visit my eStore today to see if there are currently any special offers associated with the Avon Pro Makeup Brushes.

Online Customer Feedback/Comments on the Avon Glow Bronzing Pearls:

PROS

• Easy To Apply
• Good Pigmentation
• Good Value
• Long Lasting
• Versatile

BEST USES

• Normal skin
• Daily use
• Oily skin
• Dry skin
• Special occasions

“The bronzing pearls are amazing, they are easy to apply just use a regular powder brush and apply. The pearls make me feel radiant and beautiful and I will definitely be purchasing it in the near future!”

“These pearls don’t look like much when you open them. But once you apply them they really do what they promise. They give you a nice soft glow, good for all year round.”

“This bronzer is PERFECT for fair skin. its not really a bronzer so much as it is a “glow-er” for me — gives me just a hint of color. love it!”

“I am a first time user of bronzer although I love the look of it. I don’t wear makeup often but when I do I enjoy neutral and natural colors. The bronzing pearls really highlighted my facial features. I bought it in bronzed and my skin tone is in the middle of fair and medium. I read the reviews before I purchased it and crushed the pearls into a powder before I applied them and I highly recommend this is the way to go. I love the look and the price!”

“Since my skin is medium-toned, I wasn’t sure these bronzing pearls would even show up on my skin. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the bronzer in Bronzed imparts the gentlest, most natural flush to my cheeks. It’s become my go-to “blush” when I choose to wear a “no-makeup” makeup look. I only wish there were some way to ensure I don’t lose any of these precious pearls since they can become lodged in the bristles of my flat kabuki brush. Other than that, this is a near-perfect product.”

“I never order makeup online, since you can’t tell what the colors are exactly, but decided to take a chance on this. It’s amazing! I just stocked up on a few of them, since I caught it on sale today. This is all I will use from now on. I’m very fair and it gives just enough color to make me not look like I’ve been in hibernation all year. And it isn’t orange! Get it! You won’t regret it!”

PS:

Ready to place an order? Register as my Customer choosing me (Sylvia Sandis) as your Avon Independent Sales Representative at youravon.com/ssandis + In case you didn’t know, anyone in the United States can shop Avon online with me! It delivers right to your front door with Direct Delivery and all orders ship to you for FREE when over $40! First time shopper with me? Use coupon code WELCOME at checkout to receive 20% off your order of $50 or more. The more you spend, the more you save — so give yourself an Avon treat today! Thanks for reading! Feel free to comment below and share this post with your friends and family!!

Avon Top Picks: mark. Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes

Hey, beauts — i’m back today with another Top Pick Product from my Avon eStore: the mark. Touch & Glow Shimmer Cubes All Over Face Palette. What is fabulous about this product is how versatile it is! You can get that pearly glow with a sweep of a brush, combine the shimmery shades for a gorgeous-on-all-skin-tones glow or even dab individual shades using your finger. There are currently two shade palettes to choose from — the original, Pearly Glow and the newest addition, Coral Glow. Each palette is regularly priced at $16. Be on the look out for special offers on this product and more at youravon.com/ssandis

More details on this Top Pick Product:
• 9 shades combined add instant radiance to skin.
• Individual shades light up the lids with gorgeous shimmer.
• Blend-able cream-to-powder formula.

As of this post, the mark. Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes have a 4.8 out of 5 star review with 56 online customer reviews. See some reviews featured on this blog post below! You can find and read all of the reviews left on my website. 

Pictured above is mark. Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes in shade Pearly Glow.

Pictured above is mark. Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes in shade Coral Glow.

When using this product with a brush on the face, try themark. Angled Kabuki Face Brush (reg. $12) for application in a snap! Our best-selling kabuki brush takes on a new shape, making it the perfect tool both for distributing powder all over the face and for pulling off contouring. Features a dense head of super-soft hair specially angled for highlighting and shading. 3″ H.

Reviews left from online customers on the mark. Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes:

PROS

• Blends Well
• Easy To Apply
• Easy To Take-off
• Good Pigmentation
• Lightweight
• Long Lasting
• Noncomedogenic
• Smooth

BEST USES

• All Skin Types
• Everyday
• Going Out
• Sensitive Skin
• Travel

“What can I say — this product helps me look younger! The color and shimmer really brightens my face. I even use a tiny bit on my eyelids. LOVE it!”

“I use this everyday as my eye shadow and blush. It looks well blended as soon as it is applied. It takes no time to apply and isn’t too “bronze” which can look fake on fair skin. It does make my skin glow without being overdone. I have been using this for over 2 years and haven’t used anything else since. I love this and get compliments on my make up all the time.”

“I love the shimmer cream cubes. I use them with a broad short-bristled thick brush and swirl the brush over the entire set, resulting in a lovely blend that goes on easily. With a small brush, I can use one of the cubes by itself when I want a little shine on lips or eye lids. Love that it’s not a powder and not a cream in a tube. Great product – have seen nothing like it anywhere else.”

“I bought this product after seeing that it won a Beauty Award from Cosmetic Executive Women, and I’m SO glad I did! I used this to highlight my face and as my eyeshadow, and the shimmer and finish were absolutely beautiful; my skin was glowing! Everyone kept asking what I was wearing. I can’t wait to share this product with friends!”

“I love this palette. It’s my go to for getting ready on those rushed mornings. I use the colors individually and combined for that very subtle and pretty glow. I’ve had mine for about 6 months and barely made a dent. I use it at least 4x a week. It’s a cream so if you use on your eyelids, primer is a must to prevent creasing.”

To order your mark. Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes visit youravon.com/ssandis — Your order ships right to your front door via Direct Delivery, and for FREE  when your order is over $40!First time shopper with me? Use coupon code WELCOME at checkout for 20% off your order of $50 or more. Thanks for reading and check back here soon for more Avon Top Picks!

Avon Top Picks: Anew Power Serum

Hey there, beauts! Over the next few days you can expect to see blogs from me on Top Picks from my Avon eStore. First to be featured in this new blog post series, is the Anew Power Serum. This product has been featured in Redbook Magazine and the creation was inspired by the Nobel Prize Winning Research. Anew is the brand that other skincare companies copy as Avon was the first to bring alpha hydroxy acid to skincare as well as being the pioneer for effective use of retinol and vitamin c. As of this post, the Anew Power Serum has a 4.1 out of 5 star review with 177 online customer reviews. The regular cost of this product is $40. It does often go on sale or have a special offer attached — be  sure to check my website online to see if there’s a current promotion.

Take your anti-aging skincare routine to the next level with the Anew Power Serum. This firming and smoothing serum is based on Nobel prize winning research which resulted in the product to detect and repair visible skin damage. Advance boost technology works to hydrate your skin, smooth visible roughness and wrinkles, and return firmness to your face. It’s so effective that 93% of women agree that it dramatically improved skin’s appearance.* Anew Power Serum is a great compliment to your current skincare routine and works well with moisturizers. 1 fl. oz.

BENEFITS
• Anti-aging serum compliments moisturizers to hydrate, smooth, and firm skin
• Advance Boost Technology helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles while increasing skin’s natural radiance
• Dramatically improves skin’s overall appearance
• Hypoallergenic and non comedogenic
• Allergy-tested and dematologist-tested
• Suitable for sensitive skin

PROS

• Lightweight
• Moisturizes
• Non-Greasy
• Smells Great
• Softens Skin
• Soothes Skin

BEST USES

• Daily Use
• Enlarged Pores
• Fine Lines/Wrinkles
• Sensitive Skin
• Uneven Skin Tone

TO USE
• Apply daily on clean, dry skin in the morning and evening, use two pumps of the serum, smoothing it evenly over your skin with your fingertips. Once it is absorbed, follow with your favorite moisturizer

Why a serum? A serum can boost the benefits of your moisturizers. Concentrated yet lightweight, it’s ideal for layering under your day and night creams. Anew Power Serum has been shown to maximize the performance of your current anti-aging regimen and it also delivers a high concentration of active ingredients.*

*Based on a 7-week consumer perception study of women who used the serum alone for 6 weeks, and the serum with their moisturizers for 1 week. 

Made in USA

To order your Anew Power Serum from Avon Online, visit my website at youravon.com/ssandis – Your order will ship to your front door via the Direct Delivery optinon — and for FREE when over $40!

Make Your mark. Monday | Post 2

Don't let those Monday Blues get you down, loves! Today on the blog i'm going over more fabulous mark. products that you are sure to fall in love with (if you haven't already!) How would you like to get quality, high-end haircare products without the sticker shock? The great thing about mark. Hair Products is that you get just that; the look you love without breaking the bank. Pictured below are just three of the many mark. Hair Products that are available online at youravon.com/ssandis You can place your orders there 24/7 and have them shipped right to your address via the Direct Delivery option. Need even more to sweeten the pot? How about FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $40, every single day.

First thing's first. You need to get your hair ready for whatever styling process you're about to take on. Heat styling? You better prepare your hair! Run the mark. Prep For It Hair Primer ($16) which is a lightweight lotion, through wet or dry hair for a veil of moisture without weighing hair down. Also detangles hair instantly. 6.7 fl. oz.

Online Customer Comments about mark. Prep For It Hair Primer:
"I have tried many hair products for my hair and this one really stands out! I use a flat iron everyday, so my hair needs alot of moisture and protection. This product makes my hair soft with out weighing it down. It even helps with fly-aways! This is a must-have hair product!"

"I tried this to see if I could help condition my hair somewhat as it's fine and colored, with dry ends and breakage near the roots above my forehead. After spraying the product on my damp just-washed hair, I blow dried it and it looked so much healthier and not flyaway. For the rest of the day I noticed how much silkier it felt."

Let's say you want it to be a straight to the point kind of day, your hair included. No matter your natural hair type or method of straightening (flat iron, blow drying w/ a straightening brush, etc) you just cannot seem to get the look you are going for. Maybe your having this issue because you are missing a crucial product in your hair care session: mark. Give It To Me Straight Super Smoothing Lotion ($16). This styling lotion doesn't play around. You get exactly what you want with frizz control and humidity lock out with hair that looks shiny and smooth. With camelia oil and pomegranate extract. For all hair types, this product is a must have for those who want pin-straight hair.

Customer Comments about mark. Give It To Me Straight Super Smoothing Lotion:
"I would recommend this product to everyone. It does not only smooth frizz, it makes it easier to straighten my hair in the morning. Plus you don't need to use a lot. I have medium length hair and two pumps goes a long way. It also has thermal protection."

"This product brings shine to my somewhat coarse hair along with smoothing out a lot of curl and frizz. I love it!"

"This product works well. I have short hair and live where it is very humid. I end up looking like a Qtip! After I wash and towel dry my hair I put it in. Then blow dry my hair. It really keeps the frizz away."

"Love it. Does not weigh my hair down and leaves it silky smooth not greasy."

What’s the big deal? Your hair! This mousse turns up the volume with a light hold that won’t weigh down even the finest locks. The mark. This is Big Body Building Mousse ($16) also adds shine and texture while leaving hair frizz free. 7 fl. oz. This product is for all hair types. It contains super fruit cranberry and black currant oil, which is a conditioning oil.

Customer Comments about mark. This is Big Body Building Mousse:
"The best mousse I've ever used. I have very thin, lifeless hair, and this stuff does the trick! Builds up lots of volume without being sticky or weighing my hair down."

"Nice lift & not sticky like some products."

"I have thin curly hair and this stuff delivers what I need in frizz control and body."

Ready to give these mark. Hair Products a try? Fill up your shopping cart today at youravon.com/ssandis --- First time shopper with me? Use coupon code WELCOME to get 20% off your minimum $50 order. Remember, you get your order shipped to you for FREE when it is over $40!! Have a great week and keep checking back for more on Avon + mark. Products, Online Special Offers, Sneak Peeks, Reviews, and more!!

My FOTD | AVON Makeup | Reviews + Product Info

Good evening, beauties! Today I decided that not only was I going to rock my AVON Makeup but that I would also blog about it. I absolutely love the makeup from AVON and mark. I’ve tried a lot of the different options that are available and have recently found all my go-to’s. Be sure to check out youravon.com/ssandis for all of the current sales and promotional offers, plus lists of product ingredients. When you shop online your order ships to your address and for FREE when over $40 – No coupon code needed!

THE AVON & MARK. PRODUCTS THAT I USED TODAY:

– Magix Face Perfector SPF 20. Reg. Price $11. This product is on sale currently for $6.99! I used to think that a face primer was not necessary but it totally is for those that are looking to create a clear and smooth canvas for the rest of your makeup. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Avon’s exclusive HD Finish Complex provides the “magic” in this colorless skin-perfector. This lightweight gel to powder formula keeps shine away all day, while it visibly smoothes the look of pores and fine lines. It creates a translucent finish and leaves skin feeling ultra-soft. Contains a blend of Fleece Flower and Rose Extract. Dermatologist-tested. Oil-free. Non-comedogenic. Suitable for all skin tones. TO USE: Use this perfector anytime you need it. Wear alone or under foundation for a smooth, flawless complexion.

– Smooth Minerals Powder Foundation. Reg. Price $12. I use AVON’s Kabuki Brush for easy application and ultimate coverage. The Kabuki Brush is sold separately and is currently on sale for $3.49! This foundation is fragrance free which is great for my sensitive skin. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Shake, swirl & blend. Get the perfect amount every time! No more mess, no more spills. Our innovative design dispenses a single application…with no waste. Medium coverage. Natural luminous finish. Now includes mirror. Made with pure mineral pigments for luminous color. Free of talc and oil. TO USE: 1) Flip open lid and remove the adhesive seal 2) Close lid and turn container upside down 3) Gently shake container back and forth to load powder 4) Turn container right side up and open lid 5) Swirl a brush on the dispensing surface to pick-up powder, apply in a circular motion 6) Repeat as necessary to get your desired look.

– mark. Glowdacious Illuminating Powder. Reg. Price $13. This is another product that is fragrance free and oil free – doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin! PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Get your glow on, gorgeously! Combines bronzer and highlighter for a shimmery, golden glow. With a swirl of your brush, the compact’s three shades combine into one illuminating powder that brightens the skin or enhances a tan. Wear alone or over foundation, on shoulders or décolletage. Half-moon brush included. CHOOSING YOUR SHADE: Shade Prettied Up is best for light skin tone. Shade Shimmied Up is best for medium skin tone. Shade Amped Up is best for dark skin tone.

– Glimmersticks Eye Liner. Reg. Price $7. On Sale now for just $4.99! I used the shade Cosmic Brown but there are other shades available – Starry Night Blue, Saturn Grey, and Emerald. Today was the first time that I tried AVON’s Number 1 Selling Eye Liner and I can clearly see why! This product goes on smooth and has some real staying power. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Up your WOW factor. Wears for 9 hours. Smooth, glide-on color. Retractable, self-sharpening.

– Eye Dimensions Eyeshadow. Reg. Price $9. I used the palette Sultry Smoke. Shades Sweetheart Plum, Neutral Haze, and Bronze Star are also available. I just love this cute little palette! Very, very sparkly and fun!! You can read my review on this product from one of my previous blog posts HERE. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Luminous, pure-color shadows layer and blend to sculpt eyes. Vibrant, silky formula wears for hours without creasing.

– Wash-Off Waterproof Mascara. Reg. Price $8. This product is under a special promotion, currently. Select Mascara choose 2 for $7.99! This mascara only comes in Black and is a solid, basic mascara. The wand catches every lash – nothing fancy… no tricks! PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Wears beautifully all day. Streak-free mascara that will weather the weepiest of movies. Washes away with soap and water.

– mark. All Butter Now Lip Treat. Reg. Price $11. These lip butters smell yummy, with the fruit extracts infused. I am so relieved to have found a product that doesn’t have that harsh, chemical taste/smell. I was so excited when I first tried this product in shade Bare All. I had never tried a lip butter before but it’s quite nice. This product gives you the instant moisturization and relief from the dryness, without skimping on the color! I was even more excited when mark. announced that they were releasing 4 new shades, now making a total of 8 to choose from. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Sheer-to-medium coverage: mauvelous, terra hotta, bare all, baby me. Medium-to-full coverage: razzmatazz, fired up, pop tart, coraltini. • Increases lip moisture by 124% • Infused with shea, cocoa and mango seed butters plus vitamin E • Treats dry, rough lips • Delivers color with buttery shine.

You can purchase all of the products mentioned in today’s blog online at youravon.com/ssandis

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