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The Beauty of AVON

When I was little my grandma swore by AVON's Skin-So-Soft. She had the bath oil in a spray bottle and suggested that it helped keep bugs from biting. I am pretty sure I still got bit; yet I smelled delightful!

AVON has been around for ages and some of the product lines, like Skin-So-Soft are product icons. They have withstood the test of time, changed and evolved (for the better).

This company offers make-up, skin care, popular fragrance, clothing, jewelry and more. One of the most enduring images has been the door-to-door AVON lady. In Edward Scissorhands actress Diane Wiest plays this role hysterically and magnificently.

Now, the AVON "salesperson" can text message order deadlines, help you pick out a lip color via IM or e-mail you an update regarding your purchase. Some reps maintain their own mini-store online and are referred to as an "e-representative." It's really amazing how technology has benefited and assisted this "old fashioned" business.

L'Oreal Panoramic Curl Extreme Curl & Separating Mascara

I've was searching for it for months: the best mascara. After several failed relationships, this last one has become a success! Let me introduce you to L'Oreal Panoramic Curl Extreme Curl & Separating Mascara.

The applicator is shaped in a slight curve making it contour your lashes. With one sweep it coats lashes without clumping. It's okay to let go of the past, say farewell to your old dried out clumpy mascara and give Panoramic Curl the chance it deserves!

MAX Factor's New Mascara Giveaway Sweepstakes

MAX Factor is holding a contest for a new product: Volume Couture Waterproof Mascara.  Hey, who knew mascara could be couture? If you enter the usual detailed contact info and answer questions regarding your makeup routine you could win one of 500 mascara's up for grabs.

Beauty Finds: Hair Help for the Curly Crowd

We are all born with certain unique characteristics: there are those who are blessed with full pouty lips  or sparking green eyes. And then there are the attributes that make you want to stomp around and yell “why me?” I used to think having naturally curly hair deserved that exact response. This contributed to my sense of hair-denial.

Middle school inevitably lead to The Big Pouf (tried to comb it out, didn’t quite work). This pouf occasionally molded into a unique pyramid shape. Finally, I learned techniques and products that tamed those wild tresses and turned my hair-denial into hair-acceptance.

Beauty Finds - Eye Shadow from MAX Factor

Many women's magazines feature beauty products and tips but if you're like me you've wondered; did someone actually try this? Here, I’ve include my personal beauty finds.

The 80's, along with the whole shoulder pad fiasco, took eyeshadow to a scary place. Heavy creams in shades of bright blue and barney purple were as in as the perm. The 90's saved us with an influx of contoured nudes and browns.

But as Cyndi Lauper said sometimes, "Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun." This absolutely includes eye shadow. If you are rather new, stick with the basics (especially nudes and pastels) and learn what blends best with your skin tone.

However, if you're like me, experienced and looking for a brighter take on things, listen up. There is a new line that you've got to try called MAX Factor "MAXeye Shadows."  These medium sized compacts come with three different shades, each bold in it's own right. Visit this page for MAX's shade collection. Move your mouse over each set to reveal the powder platelets.

What's interesting about this eye collection is that you get more product than other compacts. Especially because MAX doesn't include a cheep sponge applicator which only takes up space.

Colors go on smooth and stay on for hours. Build with layers for a deeper tone or stick with one coat for a more sheer application. They can be used wet or dry, but be careful when dripping a wet brush into the compact, as with any shadow, water can "clump" the product. Its best to dust shadow liberally onto the palm of your (clean) hand then dip wet brush scooping up the color from you palm.

Finally, when going bold on the eye, stay with a more nude lip. It will draw attention to your eyes and avoid an overly done appearance.

Beauty Finds - Skin Care

Many women's magazines feature beauty products and tips but if you're like me you've wondered; did someone actually try this? Here I’ll include my personal beauty finds, starting with healthy skin care.

Ponds Cold Cream is one of the best moisturizers for normal to dry skin. I put it on each time before makeup because it helps any foundation (liquid, powder or mineral) go on evenly. Cost: approximately $4.99

For pale to medium skin tones with acne scars or persistent redness, try AcneFree's Scar Fade & Erase. When used as directed (twice a day) I saw results after one weeks use. It didn't make my skin dry or oily, nor did I feel any burning sensations. The kit should last 2 to 3 months. Cost: around $14.99