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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The one thing I always tell my celebrity clients is ‘look after your eyebrows!’

The shape of your eyebrow can completely alter your look. Make sure you’re working the right shape for you with my brow beautiful tips.

If your face is on the slender side or your brow area is particularly small a large brow will be a little too much for you. Create a thinner, high arched eyebrow to open up the eyes. Use your tweezers to remove a line of hairs at a time, continuing to check the shape as you go. Continue until you have the desired shape.

If you have larger eyes then work a thicker brow with a wider arch.

To keep your brows as beautiful as can be, comb daily with a brow brush and fill in any gaps with Avon’s Glimmerstick Brow Definer.  This Glimmerstick is also great for elongating the brows when you’re waiting for them to grow!

 If your eyebrows can get a little unruly then use the tiniest amount of hairspray on a toothbrush and comb over brows or pop some brow gel on to hold in place.

Jackie

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It can be tricky maintaining your beauty regime when you’re in the middle of a field, and let’s face it the bathroom arrangements leave a lot to be desired! So, to help you survive the festival season we’ve a list of Festival Essentials that includes handy 2-in-1 products and festival beauty must-haves.

If you’ve got festival fever, here’s the festival low down on where to find the best beats for your feets!

RUN TO THE SUN – Newquay, Cornwall, 27^th – 30^th May
Run to the Sun began in 1987 and is now one of the largest Custom Car, VW and dance festivals in Europe and includes three days of DJs and live music

ISLE OF WIGHT – 10^th – 12^th June
Infamous festival that has featured the likes of The Who, Jimi Hendrix and The Doors to name a few. This year there’s an impressive line-up with the likes of Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters and Tinie Tempah all set to make an appearance.

IBIZA ROCKS – 1^st June – 21^st Sept
Considered to be one of the festival season's hottest tickets. It combines the Ibiza heat and clubbing scene with the latest electro and Indie acts.

GLASTONBURY – 22^rd – 26^th June
The biggest UK festival for contemporary performing arts. Every year it offers a vast and impressive line up covering all music genres. Music culture at its best.

ROSKLIDE – Denmark, 30^th June – 3^rd July
This festival pulls all the top bands and acts. There’s everyone from Prince to Gorillaz, definitely one not to miss.

EXIT – Serbia, 7^th – 10^th July
Held in Novi Sad. This is a combo of grunge, electro and dance. It all comes together to whip the crowd into a frenzy.

LATITUDE - Suffolk, 14^th – 17^th July
The eco friendly festival. Held at Henman Park in Suffolk and set in woodland, this is the place to go and keep you conscience environmentally clean.

BENICASSIM – Spain, 14^th – 17^th July
Fun in the sun is the order of this festival. With great music and stylish festival goers.

LOVEBOX – London, 15^th – 17^th July
This is a slightly more stylish festival and features a wide mix of live acts, old school bands and the latest to hit the music scene.

SECRET GARDEN PARTY – Huntingdon, 21^st - 24^th July
No such a secret anymore, this one’s for the families. Light hearted fun festival day for everyone, featuring the latest on the pop scene.

LOLLAPALOOZA – Chicago, 5^th - 7^th Aug
A long standing festival combining hedonistic heaven of hip-hop, rock and dance.

CREAMFIELDS – Cheshire, 26^th - 28^th Aug
This eagerly awaited festival unites clubbers and ravers with dance, drop beats and electro.

BESTIVAL - Isle of Wight, 8^th - 11^th Sept
With live music, acts, events plus sensational DJ sets, there’s something for everyone. Top tip though, as it’s Sept, make sure you take your brolly.

Have fun! x

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Celebrity makeup artist, Jackie Tyson gives the lowdown on how to get the festival look this season.

A couple of days camping at a festival is a challenge for anyone’s hair and make-up! This month I’ve teamed up with celebrity hairdresser to the stars, Andrew Barton to bring you the ultimate festival look.

The one product I wouldn’t be without during festival season is MagiX Face Perfector. This super lightweight primer keeps shine at bay while its SPF20 keeps you protected. If you want a touch of colour to conceal then try MagiX Cashmere Foundation with SPF10.

For festival eyes you’ll see in the video I’ve used a black gel eyeliner to create bold definition and used a bit of colour to brighten the look.

I finished this off with a bold pink lip, which is perfect for the block colour trends that are so ‘in’ this summer.

I hope you enjoy the video … I know Andrew and I certainly enjoyed filming it for you.

Jackie

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This season is all about the tan. If you’re not lucky enough to be getting off to warmer climates and are a little nervous of fake tan don’t worry, I’ve got some great little tricks that will give you a summer glow without the air miles or streaks!

Using bronzer in the correct areas will not only give you a glow but it will define and highlight your best features!

For a natural glow on paler skin I opt for Avon’s True Colour Blush in Earthern Rose. Sweep this under your cheek bones for definition and follow with a dusting of  Arabian Glow Bronzing Pearls  on the apples of your cheeks and over your chest and collarbone.

For a look to rival the catwalks, bronze it to the max with an ultra heavy contour under the cheeks. Start by applying Arabian Glow pressed powder with a large brush under the cheek bones and sweeping up right onto the temples, build this up to a deep brown and add shimmer with the Arabian Glow Bronzing Pearls. Finish this look with Extra Lasting Lip Gloss in Continuous Copper.

If the catwalk look is a little too much for you why not try a little splash of bronze just on your eyes.  Big Colour Eye Pencil  in Burnished Copper and Golden Glamour is great for this. Simply use the lighter shade in the inner corner of the eye and the brow area to highlight and the darker shade on the lid. You can smudge these using your brush or a finger until you get the desired effect. Finish with lashings of black mascara.

Happy bronzing!

Jackie

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Arabian Glow Pressed Powder · Avon True Colour Blush · Big Colour Eye Pencil · Extra Lasting Lip Gloss

Lisa Behan – beauty guest blogger is here to give you the lowdown on how to prepare for Summer…

Summer is fast approaching and the sun will soon be beckoning us into our bikinis quicker that you can say sun cream. Worried about bearing all on the beach? Not sure how to look sumptuous all summer? Then fear no more – our Brochures are packed with top tips to help you look and feel like a sun kissed beach goddess in no time at all.

Summer Skin

This summer soft and supple skin is an absolute beauty must have. To help improve the overall appearance of your skin, try to exfoliate 2-3 times per week.

Top Tip: Apply Avon’s Dead Sea Minerals Exfoliating Body Scrub to damp skin in a gentle circular motion all over the body to help eliminate dead skin cells. Make sure you moisturise after exfoliating for beautifully soft skin. 

If you are planning on topping up your tan this summer, remember that the sun can cause premature aging and long term skin damage so it’s vital to protect your skin. Apply Avon’s Anew Solar Advance range regularly whilst in the sun. It’s a great product that will help to protect and condition your skin at the same time.

Top Tip: Don’t forget to protect delicate areas of the face such as the eyelids and lips. These areas can be prone to burning especially if you have fair skin. Try Avon’s Anew Eye and Lip sunscreen, a fantastic product with a slim line design making it perfect for the beach.

Make Up

Hot weather means your skin warms up making it difficult for your make up to stay in place. So the rule is just to keep it simple. For daytime, try applying a tinted moisturiser in place of your normal foundation for a lighter finish.

For the eyes light shades are perfect for summer. Sweep a neutral shade over the eyelids and use a clear mascara to enhance and condition your lashes. Go for a fruity coloured lip gloss or balm on the lips to complete the look and your good to go.

Top Tip: For a great choice of neutral eye shadows check out Avon’s 8 in 1 Eye Palette as it has a shade to suit every skin tone.

For summer nights, transform your make up from simple to striking. As before, keep the eye shadow light and neutral but define the eyes with an eyeliner pen and mascara. Try Avon’s Extra Lasting Mascara and Eyeliner Pen.

Top Tip: If you want your eyeliner to last all evening, after applying the liner finish by sweeping a light covering of loose powder over the lid. This will help to remove excess moisture and keep your eyeliner perfectly in place.

Summer Hair

Why not transform your look this summer by adding some colour to your hair? Whether you want to go a shade darker, cover grey or change your colour completely Avon’s new  Advance Techniques Professional Hair Colorants  has a shade for everyone. The new 3 step system gives natural, vibrant looking colour that lasts.

Top Tip:  Download the free ‘SuperStyler’ app and give yourself or a friend a makeover – you can try out the hair colours before you buy! Available on Facebook page, iPhone and Android.

Nails to go

Brighten up your nails this summer; it’s out with the boring reds and browns and in with beautiful bright and bold colours. This season’s hottest picks are pink, green and yellow. Avon’s Arabian Glow Bright and Beautiful Nailwear has a fabulous selection of fun, bright colours that look even better against bronzed skin.

Top Tip:  When applying nail polish, start with a basecoat and finish with a clear top coat. This will make your polish last longer and will make nails less likely to chip. Try and let your nails dry fully before getting them wet to ensure a perfect smudge free finish.

Head to Toe

If you are headed for the beach in your favourite pair of strappy sandals, don’t forget to put your best foot forward. Treat yourself to a home pedicure using Avon’s Sugar Lime Mojito Exfoliating Scrub and Footworks Pedi Peel pads.

Top Tip:  Remember to moisturise to the max after exfoliating, this will help to smooth and condition the skin. Finish with a bright polish on the nails as bright colours look stunning in the sun.

So now you’re looking bikini fabulous, go and enjoy your sizzling summer!

Lisa Behan

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What does your kiss print say about you?

Lipsology™ is the practice of analyzing the shape of a person's lips in order to discern their personality. Which lip shape is the most like yours?

Wavy Diamond Rectangle Round/Oval Triangle You are extremely creative with a great imagination You are an artist Your talent is known & appreciated by others You sparkle & shine You take pride in all you do, and do it well You give generously to the community You are supportive & protective of family & friends Others come to you for guidance You know who you are & what you need to do You are happiest when others are happy too You like things to run smoothly You don't like to argue and prefer to cooperate You get along well with others You help others achieve their dreams & goals You have the unique ability to recognise other people's talents

Lip print examples and interpretations are copyrighted by and used by permission of Lipsology (TM symbol) and Jilly Eddy

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Minnie Driver Dazzles At The Elle Style Awards

With the Awards season in full swing, the A-list are looking to Avon for red carpet beauty. At the Elle Style Awards (14th Feb) Avon created Minnie Driver’s sultry beauty look which stole the show as she took to the stage to present an award.  Here Avon’s celebrity make-up artist, Jackie Tyson, gives us in an insight into how Avon created Minnie’s flawless look…

When working with Minnie we decided to go for a sophisticated and elegant smokey eyed look to complement her effortless style for the evening.

MagiX Face Perfector was used just under Minnie’s eyes to brighten them like an illuminating product would. Top tip -  when using the illuminators is to only put the product on the areas of skin that need concealing otherwise it can reflect too brightly under flash photography and not a good look on the red carpet! To accomplish Minnie’s natural look Ideal Shade Natural Liquid Foundation was used, it really compliments her beautiful skin without looking too heavy.

When creating Minnie’s eye look we started with a coral shade as a base colour and then blended darker shades of bronze and chocolate brown in the socket and around the lash line. This was achieved using a mixture of Avon’s True Colour Eyeshadow Quad in Mocha Latte and Onya Lustre Tri-Shadow in Midnight Lustre. SuperShock Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Black was then applied along the top and bottom lashes to strengthen the look. Use a soft flat brush along the liner once you've applied it to soften the line and get this glamorous smokey eye.

To complete the look a sweep of blush was used with Avon’s Diamond Shimmer Pearls along the cheek bones, and finally a slick of gloss to bring the lips alive.

Give your local Representative for more product info or to order your own Red Carpet must-haves.

Abi Redecen – Online Beauty Editor

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Hot date for Valentine's Day? Check out these tips to get the best looks!

Whats the best way to put on liquid eyeliner soo that it goes on in a straight line

Rest the brush on the base of the lashes as you sweep it across your eye. If you want a flick aim for the end of your eyebrows – this helps to create a natural lift and flick and will help your eyes to look symmetrical.

What makeup is best to use if you have sensitive skin?

The Minerals products are great if you have sensitive or problem skin. But with Mineral makeup you really have to work it in.

How to create dramatic eyes…

The top and bottom eyeliner shouldn’t join. Another great tip for dramatic eyes is to use a white eyeliner between the black ones – this helps them stand out for maximum impact.

How to keep foundation even all day

Sounds like you’re probably using the wrong foundation for your skin type. For oily skin, opt for an oil free foundation and for dry skin, try using foundation that contains moisturising properties.

Whats more on trend? Big eyes or big lips?

Great question – big eye and lips are in this season. Choose a colour that compliments your outfit and go for it! If you decide to go for the hot lips, our brand new Moisture Seduction Lipstick is the perfect match.

How to apply eyeliner properly to upper lids

The easiest eyeliner to use is a Kohl pencil. It’s much easier to control than liquid eyeliner and you have the option of smudging it to create a great effect. The best is SuperShock Gel Eyeliner as used by YouTube beauty guru’s pixiwoo.

How to find the right shade foundation

Many people ask this – you’re not alone. The best way is to match foundation is to your jawline. Try it in day light, rather than indoors. For pale skin, define your best features and be bold.

The best makeup if you have oily skin

Use a moisturiser that’s specific to your skin type as this will help your foundation last longer. Set it with a translucent powder.

How to get the best smokey eyes

The trick is to outline the eyes with a black kohl pencil, blend this out with a brush then set with a dark powder/eyeshadow. Always blend the colour up and out and then add lashings and lashings of mascara.

We would love to hear your best beauty tips too

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