Avon Home Party

Want to see the latest in Avon Jewelry, Watches, Makeup, Fashion and Bath and Body products?

Host an Avon Home Party in the comfort of your own home!

The 2010 Holiday season is just gearing up and it’s time to get back into the swing of fashion and see the new beauty products from Avon.

Call today to schedule your Avon Home Party for this fall and ask about our Host gift!

Rose Splendor Barbie Special

NEW!! Rose Splendor Barbie® Doll

Appropriate for Ages 6 and up. Imported. African American, Caucasian

Will be $49.99

Just for you: $39.99

The Most Collectible Doll in the World®… a great addition to any Customer's collection or the perfect way to start one. Be sure to show this doll to everyone to cash in on this surefire sales opportunity. Dress designed by principal designer Robert Best

Please specify whether you want the African American Rose Splendor Barbie® Doll or the Caucasian Rose Splendor Barbie® Doll.

I can only sell ONE of these Rose Splendor Barbie® Dolls so it’s totally first come, first serve. This deal is good until September 15, 2010. Contact me at (508) 320 – 1580 or BrittaOConnell@gmail.com. This deal is not valid at my website www.youravon.com/BrittaOConnell, only through me.

A new mascara every 3 month? HUH?!

Did you know that you should change your mascara once every three months? I didn’t. I had to find out from another Avon representative who was giving a lecture. What else didn’t I know?

Why do I need to change my mascara every three months? I figured it was just a way for the makeup companies to get more money out of me by playing to my fears of gross makeup and stuff actually doing bodily damange. I mean, really, who doesn’t have makeup that’s a year old that they still use on occasion? (And yes, I’ll admit that I have a eye shadow pot that I treasure from Body and Body Works (back when they had their own makeup line in 1998ish) that I still use to this day because I love the color!)

But what’s the deal? Why do I have to buy new mascara so often? From the internet research I could find (which isn’t saying much as I often question the veracity of internet claims), it looks like there has been a trend since 2003 to put “use by” dates on makeup so that we (as consumers) are not opening ourselves up to contamination, infections, and chemical burns (mostly from “natural products” that have gone rancid!)

But basically, this is the motto I subscribe to: if it’s going on my eyelashes or lips (two areas very close to orifices – e.g. my mouth and my eyes) I’m going to replace it when it’s time to replace it!

Here are some signs that your mascara needs replacing:

1. If it becomes clumpy
2. If it appears flaky and dry
3. If you notice a change in its color
4. If you notice it has a funky or rancid smell
5. If you recently had an eye infection (continuing to use it can lead to further infection and contamination)
6. If the mascara in the tube has come into contact with water (water contains bacteria)

So … every 3 months, I purchase new mascara; one that’s best for me.

Wait … what? You don’t know what kind of mascara is best for you?

Avon has a surprise number of mascara types, styles, etc to choose from. Such as:

My favorite new tool though is this little gem. Jillian Dempsey (Patrick Dempsey's wife who is a makeup artist to the stars!) for Avon Professional Lash Booster! Honestly, I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and I rave about it to everyone! It makes your eyelashes look like you've been using fake lashes without the feel of goopy lash enhancers and shenanigans like that!

Check out my website at www.youravon.com/BrittaOConnell, call me at (508) 320 - 1580, or email me at BrittaOConnell@gmail.com to order. And, as always, any questions you have (private or public), please call or email me!

Celebrate from mark. limited-edition set

Celebrate with this new limited - edition set from mark.

mark.'s newest fragrance, Celebrate. Look what this deal includes:

mark. Celebration eau de toilette This is a a fruity-floral scent that captures the love of life's moments, and the happiness they bring • Top notes: citrus petals, queen pineapple, mirabelle plum • Middle notes: star jasmine, osmanthus flower, spring muguet • Dry notes: golden woods, marshmallow musk, heliotrope mousse • 1.69 fl. oz. This eau de toilette will be $25.00 in an upcoming mark. magalog (but if you want just this item, you can order it from me (not my website … me) for $18.00 (072-535)). Shimmer Powder Brush: Shimmer powder is right inside the base—just flip over and gently shake to propel the powder through the brush. It leaves skin lightly scented with a soft golden shimmer. Apply on shoulders, arms and décolletage. If you bought it seperately it would be $14.00 in the mark. magalog (but if you want just this item, you can buy it for a limited time for $10.00 (048-398)). The key notes in mark. Celebrate were all chosen for the festive feelings they evoke: Queen Pineapple (brightness and playfulness); Marshmallow Musk (warm and fuzzy); and Osmanthus Flower (known to be stimulating and to increase happiness). To enhance the staying power of your mark. Celebrate, first spray the fragrance on your wrist (don’t mash you arms together because you can bruise the fragrance this way). Then, apply the shimmer powder over top of the eau de toilette. This will help to strengthen and lengthen the staying power of your scent! Rock Glitter Bag with convertible strap. Use it as a mini shoulder bag or wristlet! 8" L x 1 1/4" W x 4 1/2" H (4 3/4" handle drop) Gloss: gorgeous in shade bella. YOUR BEST FRIEND'S IN TOWN. YOU SCORED YOUR DREAM JOB. YOU SAID "YES" AND LOVE THE RING. LIFE IS A CELEBRATION. This is a limited time offer. Prices will be valid until August 19, 2010. Get yours today. Remember you MUST call me (508) 320-1580 to get this deal as it is not available via the website (www.youravon.com/brittaoconnell).

Eye Shadow

It's been a while since I've posted. I know. I'm terrible!

I've decided that since I devoted so much time to lips earlier in the year ... it's time for eyes.

Let's start with eye shadow!

Eye shadow. We all love it ... most of us wear it well. Some of us (no names *cough* me *cough* have an entire drawer devoted to eye shadows in her makeup tower (yeah I have a tower ;))

Choosing Colors for Your Skin Tone and Eye Color

Honestly, the best advice I ever got about eye shadow was when I was sixteen. A saleswoman in Filenes answered my question of what color would look best on me with this question: “What color do you like the most?” She went on to explain that it’s all about liking the color, applying it right, and then rocking out with it! So try a bunch of different colors and work ‘em!

But I guess that the “experts” (who ever they are) say that there are some loose guidelines to which colors work best for certain skin tones and eye colors:

Fair skin: You can wear most eye shadow colors, but keep them in the lighter shades, especially for daytime wear. If your hair is dark, you can go with slightly darker eye shadow colors. Medium plums, purples, lavenders, greens or blues all work, but line your eyes with the same color as your shadow.

Olive-toned skin: Colors in the brown family work well for a subtle look. Choose the ones that are slightly darker than your skin tone, or try a gold that really glimmers and shines. Other colors to try include greens, aquas, purples and blues. Use an off-white, shiny shadow on your brow bone to make your eyes really stand out.

Golden-toned skin: Apply pale gray, slate blue, purple or pink on the lids and one shade darker in the crease for accent. Highlight the brow bone with off-white shadow.

Light brown skin: Brown shadow with a shimmer works beautifully, but don't shy away form vibrant shades like greens, blues or purples. Keep the shadow sheer, and use one that sparkles.

Dark skin: Try eye shadow that is one shade lighter than your skin tone. Try using a shadow with gold or silver flecks of shine. If you prefer a little more color, use deep shades of purple or burgundy and line the eye with dark colors.

Most experts don't advocate trying to match your eyeshadow to your eye color. Instead, follow these guidelines: Green eyes look great with purples, bronzes or browns; blue eyes perk up with peaches, yellow and golds; and for brown eyes, anything goes.

If you can rock the leopard look that’s cool … but I wouldn’t go into a business meeting with this look! :)

meet mark.

You have a question? mark. has the answer!

What’s mark. you ask?

mark. is a product line from Avon that focuses on youth. Not just the young but those that are young at heart, young in spirit, and live their lives with that youthful energy and vigor.

All Avon representatives (anyone over the age of 18) can sell mark. Only those representatives over 24 can sell all Avon products (the larger catalog that most people know).

Currently, mark. is on the cutting edge of blemish control for those of all ages. Just check out these three new products which are available from me at a discounted from now until June 9, 2010.

Check out these three new products from mark.: 1.) break out plan, 2.) back me up, and 3.) blemish banisher.

"Acne is one of the most common skin concerns in the U.S.," says Gail Boye, VP of product development at mark, "and women - no matter what their age - suffer from the occasional breakout. Like the rest of our skincare, our anti-acne products are formulated with super food and super fruit extracts, which contain vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients that help skin heal and keep it looking naturally radiant and healthy. Our anti-acne products also contain proven over-the-counter acne-fighting ingredients, like salicylic acid. Break out plan, back me up, and blemish banisher are all ideal for both women and men who experience regular breakouts."

break out plan

Anti-acne gel lotion, formulated with apple and cinnamon extracts, plus salicylic acid to keep skin blemish-free.

Product 411:

• quick absorbing, ultra lightweight gel lotion
• contains apple extract --> a super fruit
• contains cinnamon extract --> a super food
• contains 1.5% salicylic acid, a proven over-the-counter drying agent that treats existing blemishes and helps prevent new ones from forming
• appropriate for all skin types, especially those that experience occasional or regular breakouts
• helps reduce the appearance of redness associated with acne
• keeps pores clean and clear
• non-greasy, non-tacky
• oil-free, fragrance-free

Avon's super fruit/super food fortified formula also packs a secret weapon: pyridoxine hydrochloride.

What? Don't know what that is?

It's a fancy name for vitamin B6. With this very important vitamin, Avon's formula makes skin look more refined.

back me up

It happens. Even to the best of us ... the dreaded BACNE!!!! dun dun DUUUUUN! ... yeah get over it. It's not from being dirty. It's from bacteria that live harmoniously in your skin ... most of the time. And sometimes, mostly when you want to wear a cute top or a flirty new dress, it decides to be a pain in the ... well back. Luckily, Avon's got a new product that can help with the bacne breakouts.

Spritz a little onto the affected area as soon as the blemish appears - Avon's special 180 degree pump sprays upright and upside down so no part of the back is too hard to reach.

Product 411:

• quick absorbing treatment spray specially formulated to target "bacne"
• contains apple extract
• contains cinnamon extract
• contains 2% salicylic acid, a proven over-the-counter drying agent that treats existing blemishes and helps prevent new ones from forming
• keeps pore clean and clear
• for all skin types
• non-greasy, non-tacky, non-drying formula
• oil free, fragrance free

blemish banisher

Anti-acne treatment pads work on zits with a VENGEANCE!!

Product 411:

• saturated treatment pads infused with an acne-fighting formula
• contains apple extract
• contains cinnamon extract
• contains 1% salicylic acid, a proven over-the-counter drying agent that treats existing blemishes and helps prevent new ones from forming
• contains glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates the skin, promoting cell turnover and a smoother appearance
• keeps pores clean and clear; gently exfoliate
• oil free, fragrance-free
• 50 pads per jar

How to use blemish banisher most effectively: if you only experience occasional breakouts and want to keep your skin super-clear, sweep a pad all over your face about two or three times a week after cleansing to further clear your skin of potentially pore-clogging dirt and oil. Then apply break out plan anti-acne gel lotion.

With a minimum $9 purchase, you can have your choice of a calm yourself face mask or shine fighter face mask for free.

(Offers on this page valid until June 9, 2010 at midnight - email BrittaOConnell@gmail.com or go to www.avon.com/BrittaOConnell for more information on prices after June 9th.)

(New) Avon Pro - Brow Enhancer

Avon Pro - Brow Enhancer

To Use: Twist base to activate product. Use light strokes to fill in sparse areas and to define brows.

Twist base … yeah. Like most new Avon products, you have to twist for a while before the product comes out of the reservoir and hits the tip of the applicator. But once it’s there, it’s there.

This gel feels a little cool to the touch once it’s applied. Avon recommended light strokes. So, we (me and my guinea pig – i.e. my mom) tried light strokes and long strokes and heavy strokes etc., etc., etc. Avon’s right (again) … light strokes seem to work the best. Even though the other ways we tried worked just as well.

This is what my mom's eye brows look like BEFORE she used the Avon Pro Brow Enhancer in Dark Brown.

My mom said she thought it looked much more natural than the other eye brow pencils that she has used in the past. As she is getting older, she is looking for more coverage in her eye brows but not as much color. Eye brow pencils are for definition and enhancing. It seems like the Avon Pro – Brow Enhancer doesn’t skimp on the enhancing but it’s not as harsh with the color.

My mom AFTER using the Avon Pro Brow Enhancer (in Dark Brown)

My mom gave it a 7 out of 10 (“because what I wanted it to do was color my eye brows and it wasn’t enough color there but it was less of a ‘drawn on’ look than pencils,” so says my mom). She recommended trying this product with an eye pencil or an eye pencil alone (making sure to blend well).

Buy it here (make sure to use my page – if you have to search for an Avon representative you can put in my last name – O’Connell and Massachusetts for the state I’m in) .

Contact me for personal delivery (in the central Worcester area) or email me at BrittaOConnell@gmail.com for a code for free or discounted shipping for Direct Delivery.