What the Bleep is a Glycolic Peel?

Recently, my clients have shown a lot of interest in Avon's Advanced Retexturizing Peel with glycolic acid. The main question I receive from my clients is, "What is a glycolic peel?". So I've decided to research more about glycolic peels and share my information with the rest of my clients and all two of my followers, which happen to be the same person.

According to www.plasticsurgery.org, a website from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons or the ASPS, "Chemical peel uses a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers". For those who have blemishes, wrinkles, or sun damaged skin, a chemical peel may help remedy those problems. The ASPS website also states that glycolic is a form of alphahydroxy acid which is the mildest form of chemical peel. When applied, may provide smoother and brighter skin (www.plasticsurgery.org).

Avon states that the Advanced Retexturizing Peel is, "Proven as effective as a professional 35% glycolic peel in a 6 of 8 attributes tested over a 7-week period". This basically states that although it is not as strong as a prescription grade chemical peel, most likely, you will notice a difference in your skin. I have already ordered mine to remedy my sun damaged skin. Avon's Advanced Retexturizing Peel is $25 and contains thirty unscented pads. If you are interested in this product feel free to call, text, email, comment, or talk to me in person. Peace, love, and Makeup!

Poduct Highlight: Avon's New Shade Palette for Depper Skin Tones

If you're tired of looking ashey or pink with your other foundations, Avon has a new solution to your foundation troubles. Introducing new foundations for skin that has a more yellow tint or deep skin tone. Avon's Ideal Shade Liquid or Cream to Powder Foundation, not only comes in fair to medium skin tones, but now in Caramel all the way to Rich Espresso. Now there is something for every skin tone! Call, text, or email me if you are interested in getting a foundation that matches your skin tone! Peace, love, and makeup!

Avon Products for Tahitian Dancers

Hello everyone! This post is for my fellow Tahitian dancers. These are products that I saw in the Campaign 13 and 14 catalogs of Avon and said, "Hey, this would be great for a show!". So here you go girls, all the product listed for your convenience. Pick out the ones that you need, mix and match to find your right formula to look your best for our show and competition. The page numbers listed are from Campaign 13 catalog but all of the products listed repeat in Campaign 14 catalog.

Makeup:
1) Page 6. Glimmersticks Waterproof Eye Liner. Retractable, self-sharpening. Up to 12-hour wear. Five different shades. $6.00.
2) Page 6. Supershock Mascara Waterproof. Voluminous waterproof mascara. Four different shades. $8.50.
3) Page 47. True Color Eyeshadow Quad. Color stays true up to 12 hours. Recommended colors: Smokey Eyes, Earth Tones, or Mocha Latte.
4) Page 37. Perfect Wear Extralasting Liquid Foundation SPF 15. Transfer-proof up to 12 hours; built-in primer for smooth, flawless coverage; waterproof. Sale $8.99. Reg $12.00.
5) Page 47. True Color Blush. Color that last for hours. Recommended colors: Soft Plum, or Cranberry. $8.00.
6) Page 47. Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick SPF 15. Bright bold color. Recommended colors: Charged Cherry, Brilliant Berry. $8.00.

Skin and Body:
1) Page 10. Skin So Soft Satin Glow Absolute Glow Gel. A 4-in-1 gel formula that gives skin a natural radiant glow plus minimizes hair and cellulite. $10.00
2) Page 190. Mineral Gems Glamorous Gold Gelled Body Oil. A rich formula that smoothes and caresses your body with a gentle golden shimmer. $7.00.

Hair:
1) Paige 169. Advanced Techniques Volumizing Mouse. Feels natural never sticky. $4.00
2) Paige 169. Advanced Techniques Volumizing Hairspray. For full bounce and body. $4.00

If you are interested in any of the products listed call, text, email, or facebook me for any questions or to make an order. Campaign 13 orders are due Sunday, June 13th and will arrive just before our June 26 and 27 shows. Campaign 14 orders are due Sunday, June 27 and will arrive just before San Jose Tahiti Fete. Peace love and Makeup!

Product Highlight: Beyond Color Radiant Lifting Concealer

This morning, I received a phone call from my most loyal customer, my sister. She said, "Oh Avie, I must tell you about the concealer I got from Avon! It made my eyes look airbrushed!". Then she advised me to tell the world about this amazing concealer.

My sister, like all women, is concerned with preventing and treating under eye dark circles and crows feet. Beyond Color Radiant Lifting Concealer is a part of the Beyond Color Vitamin Enriched makeup line from Avon. In page 38 of the campaign 12 brochure, Avon describes this makeup line as "Enhanced with Avon's exclusive energizing vitamin complex to give your skin a healthy-looking glow". My sister personally describes this concealer as giving her a smoothing and tightening effect under her eyes. She also stated that it does not seep into lines but instead smoothed them out.

In campaign 12, there is a "Buy one get one for $1.99" sale on Beyond Color makeup line (pages 38-39). The concealer by itself cost $8.00 and comes in fair, light, medium, golden, and deep. Don't miss this deal! Be sure to get your orders in for campaign 12 before May 29th!

I Had an Affair with Mark.

I had an affair with mark, and it felt good.

He said, "Girl, your skin is oily, try this moisturizer."
I said, wow, mark, you know just what to do.

Mark, you know my skin tone as if you created it.
Mark, you have the cutest handbags.

Oh Mark, the way you mix sun protection and color is like no other.
You never let me down, or let me have a bad hair day.

How can I ever tell you how much I love you?
How can I express my desire for you?

Oh mark, lets have an affair in campaign 12 or 13.
I must say, you make me feel like a queen.

Things that Make Me Giddy in Brochure 11

In Brochure 11, which expires May 15, 2010, there are several sales that make me giddy. Here are a couple:

1. Page 31, Smooth Minerals Starter Kit. It is a mineral makeup kit that comes with two foundations, Transparent Glow finishing powder, blush, All Over Kabuki Face Brush, and an instructional card. You get all this for $25 and the kits come in light, medium, and deep. I'd like to see the competitors give a kit like that for $25! Just saying.

2. Page 55, ANEW CLINICAL Targeted Treatments for Specific Skin Concerns. In this sale, you can choose any two of these products for $38. That is an amazing deal because the ANEW CLINICAL Targeted Treatments line usually cost between $25-$35. Seriously, this is steal. Choices include: Eye Lift, Crow's Feet Corrector, Advanced Retexturizing Peel, Instant Face Lift, Body Contouring Treatment, Expression Line Filler, Derma-Full Facial Filling Cream, Advanced Dermabrasion System, and Advanced Wrinkle Corrector.

3. Page 65-81 Fragrance. So I couldn't choose which sale in the fragrance section I liked best so I say the whole frikkin fragrance section makes me giddy. Why, you ask? Because they're practically giving things away! From Eternal Magic to Haiku to Imari, there are sales on everything!

4. Page 119, Necklaces with Matching earrings. Avon has hippy-chic necklace and earring sets ranging in price from $7.99 to $9.99. Very cute if it is your style.

5. Page 151 Advance Techniques Salon Professional Hair Care. You can pick any 3 of the Advanced Techniques products on this page for $9.99! I would get a shampoo, conditioner, and the anti frizz capsules. That's just me, you can choose any 3 you want.

6. Page 156-158 Skin so Soft Buy 1 get 1 free sale. This is ridiculously awesome. You can stock up on shower gels, lotions, oils, or shimmery crap for $5 to $10.

Well, that's it for campaign 11. Be sure to check the date on the back of your brochure to see when it expires. Again you can order online or, if you live in my area or know me personally, in person. Have an Avon-tastic day!

My Review of the New Fragrance Eternal Magic by Avon

In the campaign 9 edition of Avon, actress Zoe Saldana graces the cover. Saldana has been is such movies as “Pirates of the Caribbean” and, her most popular move, “Avatar”. Saldana is the spokes person for the new Avon fragrance called Eternal Magic. Avon advertises Eternal Magic on page 7 of the campaign 9 brochure as a, “Velvety rose and orris blended with warm vanilla and creamy woods”. The perfume is moderately priced at $24 for a 1.7 fl. Oz. bottle.

I obtained a sample of this perfume and smelled it right out of the package. At first, it was extremely floral and alcoholey. Yes, I just made that word up. I applied the perfume to my wrist, neck, behind my knee, and on my chest. As soon as I applied the perfume to my body, I immediately smelled the warm scents in the perfume. Eternal Magic, in my opinion, smelled like how an Avatar would smell. It is extremely floral and magical. Almost like a unicorn mated with a field of flowers. The planet of Pandora would be proud.

I would wear this perfume for an evening date or a magical ride with my flying dragon. Men would probably love this scent because of the femininity it evokes. Zoe Saldana does a fantastic job of highlighting the ethereal allure of the sent. In conclusion, Eternal Magic is a very floral and feminine scent. On a rating scale I would give this perfume an 8 out of 10 magic stars.