This month I’m sharing my top five summer saviours that are going to keep you looking summertastic.

Number one – MagiX Cashmere Foundation
This foundation is a definite summer winner, not only does it contain SPF10 to keep those nasty UVA rays at bay but its lightweight formulation means it won’t clog your pores under the heat.

Number two – Mega Impact Eye Liner
Mega Impact Eye Liner is a super soft gel eyeliner that can be worn on the waterline or lash line. It’s a true summer essential as it just doesn’t shift! If you’re feeling daring try it in Cobalt!

Number three – ANEW Solar Advance Eye and Lip Sunscreen

This amazing product protects your eyes and lips from the sun whilst reducing the appearance of wrinkles, genius! It contains a nourishing eye cream to soften those dread crow’s feet as well as a glossy lip tint to keep you beach beautiful.

Number four – SuperShock Mascara
I LOVE this mascara! It gives your peeper’s bold volume that lasts, plus you can get a waterproof version for your holidays by the pool.

Number five – Colour and Contour Blush Duo
This stylish compact contains two shades that can be worn alone or together to create the ultimate cheekbone. It’s also super shimmery and is the perfect compliment to your summer tan.

Enjoy!

Jackie x

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Get your chance to win a signed bottle of Fergie's Outspoken fragrance or an exclusive signed Black Eyed Peas Tour Guide.

All you have to do is retweet one of the following messages from our Avon Twitter account before the 9th of June 23.59 p.m. We will then select 6 followers (3 for each message) that will receive a signed bottle of Outspoken or a signed Black Eyed Peas Tour Guide.

Tweet no.1: Fancy a makeover on Facebook? http://bit.ly/iglTrd, RT to win a bottle of Outspoken signed by Fergie #SuperStyler http://bit.ly/kAHF7V

Tweet no.2: iPhone http://bit.ly/lZQFwN Android http://bit.ly/lvpPOd users RT to win a Signed BlackEyedPeas Tour Guide #SuperStyler http://bit.ly/kAHF7V

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Avon UK Facebook page has reached a staggering 100,000 fans!

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL AVON UK fans for your support . To celebrate we’re running a sweepstake – here’s what you could win:

1st Prize – Spa Day for 2 + £100 products

2nd Prize – A £100 gift voucher to Vue cinemas + £50 Avon products

3rd Prize – A 2 year subscription to Glamour magazine + £20 Avon products

Simply CLICK HERE and enter your details.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and THANK YOU

Abi Redecen

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To celebrate the launch of our exciting NEW Advance Techniques Professional Hair Colour, we’ve created the SUPERSTYLER Facebook app.

If you fancy a makeover or would love to makeover a friend, now you can. This gorgeous little app gives you the freedom to try out new hair styles and 23 hair colours from our Professional Hair Colour range, plus you can pick some amusing accessories to make your creation really stand out! See what suits you in a virtual world before you take it to reality.

PLUS THERE’S A COMPETITION TO WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO PARIS!

What you waiting for – get super styling with SUPERSTYLER

Need some inspiration to create your look? Why not have a look at 11 amazing new celebrities makeover?

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For Valentine's Day we are giving you the opportunity to win our brand new Moisture Seduction Lipstick.

All you have to do is send us your Valentine's message using our Avon Send a Kiss iPhone application or Avon Send a Kiss Android application via twitpic and mention @Avon_uk in your tweet or via email to avon.uk.com@googlemail.com

You have until the 15th of February midnight to submit your pictures.

The 5 best ones will win a Moisture Seduction Lipstick.

Good luck!

P.S: Here is a tip for you… We love kisses

Want to increase your chances of winning a lipstick? Check out our retweet competition ending today at midnight.

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Want hydrated lips that are spectacularly charged with colour?

Now’s your chance to win one of our 10 brand new Moisture Seduction Lipstick?

All you have to do is retweet one of the following messages from our Avon Twitter account before the 14th of February 23.59 p.m. We will then select 10 followers (5 for each messages) that will receive a brand new Moisture Seduction lipstick.

Tweet n.1: Pucker up Britain http://bit.ly/hD3ohd, RT to win a Moisture Seduction Lipstick #Valentine #Kiss #Avon http://bit.ly/gYsXVU

Tweet n.2: xxx iPhone http://bit.ly/hxMocN Android http://bit.ly/eWxZP6 users RT to win a Moisture Seduction Lipstick #Valentine http://bit.ly/gYsXVU

Spread the love and kisses xxx

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On Wednesday 22 December, Avon will bring its biggest ever worldwide singing and song writing talent search to Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield. The beauty giant is calling on wannabe stars to showcase their singing talent in the Avon Voices mobile recording studio.  Entrants will be competing for a place in the international stages of the Avon Voices talent search, launched to celebrate the company’s 125 year anniversary. 

The talent search will be judged by industry stars including Black Eyed Peas singing sensation Fergie, grammy nominated singer/songwriter and UK mentor, Natasha Bedingfield, as well as song writing legend Diane Warren. The winner will have the chance to record a professionally produced album, which will be available to buy internationally.

“I’m looking for individuality and style. Don’t be afraid! Show us what you got. We’re looking for superstar quality, not just technicality.” Fergie

Rising stars who record a song in the booth will be rewarded with a free bottle of Avon’s Outspoken by Fergie fragrance.  The first ten who take the plunge and record a song as a talent search entry will also receive a signed Black Eyed Peas tour brochure. 

The Avon Voices mobile recording studio will be situated in the lower arcade, near to Marks and Spencers in Meadowhall, and will be open from 9am – 10pm.

Those who can’t make it down still have a chance to showcase their vocal flair by entering the talent search online. Everyone in the UK is also invited to back our country’s talent and rate their favourite videos when they go live on www.AvonVoices.com on 1 January 2011.
 
In order to be eligible to enter the singing element of the competition, applicants must be female and aged 18 or over, although both men and women aged 18 or over can enter the song writing search.  The Avon Voices celebrity panel will announce the 200 first round global contenders on International Women’s Day (8 March 2011), with any successful UK singers and songwriters being treated to a glamorous video shoot in Paris.
 
Further rounds will then take place in New York and Hollywood for those that are successful in the later stages.

So remember, there are three ways you can participate…

1. Audition in the Singing Talent Search
2. Enter the Songwriting Competition
3. Be part of the Avon Voices community and help find the next global voices

For more info visit www.avonvoices.com

Abi

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Last week, Avon brought its biggest ever worldwide singing and song writing talent search – Avon Voices – to Bluewater shopping centre in Kent. Wannabe stars turned up in their droves to showcase their singing talent in the Avon Voices mobile recording studio booth. From shoppers debuting their singing skills to trainee stage stars, the mall was packed with performers hoping to make it all the way in the Avon Voices talent search.

Anna Segatti, President of Avon UK & Ireland comments:  
“In celebration of Avon’s 125th anniversary in 2011, we are inviting people from around the world to come together and showcase their talents. For generations Avon has been empowering women to find their individual voices, tell their stories and share their dreams. Now we are asking women to find their singing voices.  We are thrilled to have Natasha Bedingfield on board to join us in the hunt for the UK’s next big star. If you’re an avid singer or songwriter now is really your time to shine and be in with an opportunity to win this once in a lifetime chance with Avon Voices.”

The next stop on the Avon Voices Studio Tour will be Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield on 22 December 2010. Watch this space for more information - www.AvonVoices.com

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Two incredibly lucky Avon employees won a Twitter Competition to attend the British Fashion Awards 2010 – here’s how they got on at one of the UK’s most prestigious events of the year!

So I'm a bit of a competition addict – any comp that is giving away free clothes, or vouchers for clothes, or experiences in fashion you can guarantee that I've entered it. I'd just like to say right now; I never win! Never! So you can imagine my surprise when I received an e-mail last Thursday from a, Rosanna Falconer from the British Fashion Awards (also the London Fashion Council) telling me that I'd won 2 tickets to the British Fashion Awards at the Savoy Theatre on Tuesday (7th December) I couldn't believe it! I invited a friend from work who I know has a passion for fashion and all things celebrity!

Anyway, the night arrived and I had chosen a beautiful floor length sequined number from Top Shop in a (tight) fitting fabric – black of course! Coupled with my patent Louboutins and an incredible Faux Fur jacket that wouldn't have looked out of place in a gangster's rap video, the whole outfit reeked of 1960's Hollywood Glam (just the way I'd intended it too) and I took particular care when applying my Avon make-up (well what else could I possibly use and yes I used lashing of SuperShock mascara, MagiX and Mega Impact Lipstick!). My friend Sandra looked F-A-B-ulous in a black dress with amazing 'flapper girl' style creases throughout, it created a beautiful silhouette which she teamed with a stunningly simple white blazer, just the right note to finish off a fantastic guise.

Arriving at the Savoy was possibly the most exciting moment of my life; we glided down the red carpet, which was littered with members of the public desperately trying to catch a glimpse at the hundreds of celebrities that were already inside. We walked up to the big gilt double doors and handed over that grey and silver embossed invitation!

Before we went in to the champagne reception we had a quick photo call outside on the red carpet – now, I have to say I'm not a massive fan of having my photo taken but even I could get used to that treatment! Once we were inside we received a black poker chip and told to take the stairs down to the bar. We were met with a glass of champagne and had about 45 minutes before the show started which gave us plenty of time to do some celeb ogling.

Although we didn't get to talk to any celebs we were blinded by all of the glitz and glamour that was on display at the Savoy – everyone looked like they'd just jumped out of the pages of Vogue! There was a buzz in the room and we were acutely aware that we were surrounded by the very people who decide and define the season’s current and future trends that we adapt in our day to day lives.

The awards ceremony was pure class, with a stunning tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen (RIP), presented by Claudia Winkleman (who looked fabulous in a pair of Charlotte Olympia heels) I swear she is the only woman I know that could pull off patent leggings and a black poncho and call that black-tie couture!

The awards flew by, with Claudia Schiffer, Yasmin Le Bon, Alexa Chung, Brian Ferry and Daisy Lowe (to name but a few!) giving the awards and winners such as Alexander McQueen, Nicholas Kirkwood (accessories), Lara Stone (model of the year), E. Tautz (menswear), Naomi Campbell (special recognition), Alex Chung (British Style), Pheobe Philo for Celine (designer of the year) the list continues…

The awards drew to a very swift close and we were escorted out of the Savoy, dinner was delicious at Salierie with a selection of French and Mediterranean cuisine. Had to be quite crafty when the owner tried to ply us with shots of Limoncello but we're nothing if not resourceful and swiftly found a way to dispose of it.

By the way my face wasn't actually that white, I can thank my camera for that!

At about 11pm we made our way to Movida – we had been provided with a red ribbon that would gain us access, not only to the club, but to the VIP section. Of course there were a few similarities with a standard night out with the girls…the obligatory guy that looks kinda cute but turns out to be a complete nightmare by spilling a drink all over you (thank god I was wearing a black dress COVERED in sequins, let's be honest I couldn't get any shinier could I?) Oh and the girls that you always think to yourself, how the hell did they get in here? But despite the horrific dance moves of some of the more intoxicated members of the ‘fash pack’ and some incredibly brave outfits the entire night was beautiful, glamorous and utterly fabulous (to use but a few adjectives).

So, I have now set myself the gargantuan task of ensuring Sandra and I get tickets NEXT year, so watch this space!

Lauren Ratcliffe (upcoming beauty blogger)

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As most of you will be aware, earlier this week we saw the launch of Avon’s biggest ever online, global talent search…Avon Voices.

Bloggers and media from all around the world tuned in to a global press conference to hear Avon’s CEO, Andrea Jung, multi-platinum recording artist, Fergie and prolific songwriter, Diane Warren answer questions about the exciting talent search.

Check out the pictures from the conference…

Are you an undiscovered star? Do you know someone who is a talented singer or songwriter? If so, you’ll want to know about Avon Voices! You can take part by submitting a video online of you singing a song or you could write and submit an original song that celebrates hope, optimism and empowerment.

Entries will be judged by a whole host of worldwide celebrities from the music industry, including Fergie, Diane Warren, grammy nominated singer, Natasha Bedingfield and Australian superstar, Delta Goodren. Anyone can register to review the Avon Voices talent search contenders and vote for their favourites – so why not be a talent scout too?!

Visit www.avonvoices.com for more information. Submissions can be made now, and will go live on 1st January 2011 for voting.

Join in. Sing out!

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