Beauty: 24/7 Must-Know Make Up Tips

Lucky me I'm beginning to find my HG makeup kits essentials which now include eye shadows! I've practiced on innocent victims like my sister and her co-workers, to my tita and my mom. I guess with makeup, it's a never-ending study and practice.



So, here are extensive and brand new makeup tips from Avon Color's Creative Consultant, makeup artist Lala Flores to help keep you looking fabulous from day-to-night. (read more below)

1. A working day

The situation: You wake up at 6 a.m., prepare for work, and do your usual 8-hour grind. You are in and out of meetings – with clients, suppliers, and your own office team. Your only time to put on makeup (or retouch it) is when you are in transit to your next meeting or in between 5-minute bathroom breaks. How can a woman-on-the-go like you pitch in time for full makeup coverage?

Lala says: We always want to put on a professional look no matter the kind of work we do. A light foundation, powder, blush, lipstick, one wash of eye color and mascara will help us look good the whole day no matter how hectic your schedule is. Stay away from very bold colors. Your usual everyday statement is you should look pretty and polished enough and ready to work. To stay fresh on your usual day, touch up with a powder and lipstick when needed.

Try this from Avon: Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Knockout Pink, Ideal Shade Dual Powder Foundation SPF 15 (choose your best shade suitable for your skin tone: Natural Beige, Pure Beige, Shell, Nude).

2. A relaxed weekend with friends
The situation: It’s a Saturday – the day you’ve been looking forward to. After a week of hard work, you decide to reward yourself by reconnecting with your friends, exchange stories over a cup of coffee and watching a movie you’ve been raring to see. The challenge is you want to look your best without overdoing your makeup.

Lala says: It is best to put on light powder to even out skin tone, a nice swirl of healthy looking blush on, mascara to open up eyes and lip gloss to add glow on your face. It may seem simple but it is a sure way to look made up without an explicit full coverage.

Try this from Avon: Your favorite Glazewear Lip Gloss shade, Ideal Shade Pressed Powder (choose your best shade suitable for your skin tone)

3. A romantic Friday night date
The situation: The guy you’ve been eyeing for months finally asked you out! You’ve been seeing him around the office for quite some time but tonight, you want to look different. You want to look sultry without being too sexy.

Lala says: You have to choose which one to accentuate -- your eyes or your lips. If you want to look pretty all night for your date, choose to accentuate your eyes. A good combination would be neutral shades of brown, eyeliner, and mascara to define the eyes without looking heavy. This would instantly make your eyes sparkle. Swirl on a neutral rose color blush on cheeks and a nude pink gloss. Night lighting is so tricky.

Try this from Avon: True Color Eyeshadow Quad - Sandy Corals, Glimmersticks Eye Liner Dark Brown, SuperCurl Mascara - Black

But if you’re pressed for time, Lala recommends to just skip putting on eyeshadow. Instead, put on 2-3 coats of mascara to keep your eyes open, swirl on a blush, and then choose a really nice lipstick shade in pinks or reds that compliment your skin tone. This is a typical dinner date makeup that works. Just make sure to check your lipstick if it is still intact after dinner. Touch up lipstick if needed.

Try this from Avon: SuperShock Mascara in Black, Smooth Minerals Lipstick in Pink Quartz, Smooth Mineral Blush in Golden Glow

Lala Flores and Angel Locsin team up for Avon Color Philippines

The three-braided cord of beauty is strengthened as three reputable names in the cosmetics industry gather to jump start the year with a youthful glow. Avon, the number 1 makeup brand in the Philippines, celebrates the beauty of Filipino women by launching another globally-competitive product and a set of beauty authorities whom women look up to.



Achieve Angel Locsin's immortal beauty with Avon Color

The country’s sought after actress in primetime television, Angel Locsin, is again brought forth as Avon Color Philippines’ Ambassador along with the introduction of an equally in-demand makeup artist of celebrities, Lala Flores, who steps onboard as Avon Color Creative Consultant.



Lala Flores is the new Avon Color Creative Consultant

“As the company for women, we continue to work hard and find ways to fulfill their beauty needs. We empower women in her totality, one of which is through the range of products we offer,” said Mari Ann Barsabal-Soliven, Southeast Asia Category Head for Avon Color and Personal Care. “We welcome 2011 by juxtaposing big names in the realm of beauty, thus showing why Avon is truly the leading makeup brand in the Philippines.”

Angel shares her delight by greeting the new year with much excitement over her renewed partnership with Avon. “Avon has been my beauty companion for almost half a decade. I am pleased, delighted and excited with the products that Avon will be introducing this year. What thrills me more is having my all-time favorite makeup artist, Lala, working with the Avon family on this,” said Angel.




I am not Angel Locsin but I am also excited for Avon Color's 2011 products. The new year must mean new lipstick colors for the Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Lipstick. My mom and I share this lipstick! :) Lala Flores says this is a kikay kit must-have. Don't have it yet? Call an Avon Lady at 8642900 or visit www.avon.com.ph to get in touch with an Avon Representative.

Fergie is Now an Avon Lady - Launches new fragrance, Outspoken

Meet the newest Avon Lady to knock not on your door, but on your sense of smell. Miss Fergaliscious!

The singer-songwriter, rapper, fashion designer and film star, Fergie is now also a fragrance designer. O_O

Behind the scenes of her Avon Outspoken campaign

To live her glamorous busy life to the full, she lists diamond facials, vegetable juice, lingerie, workouts and Maldives as all good medicine. Add to that, fragrance which makes her feel more sexy and alluring.

Fergie says Outspoken is a fresh, modern scent that will make the women who wear it feel confident and fearless. The scent is bold with a raw, sexy edge that will shock you.

Think chiffon and leather, rocker chic and belle of the ball, bold personality and sweet lyrics, the underlying toughness in soft femininity.

Outspoken by Fergie is available for P999 through Avon Representatives nationwide starting December 1, 2010. Click on www.avon.com.ph to find out how you can get in touch with an Avon Lady.

Tried and Tested: Avon Smooth Minerals Lipstick in Pink Quartz

It's raining makeup! And I finally got hold of one of Avon's Smooth Minerals line up which is the smooth minerals lipstick. I could not comprehend at first at how lipstick can become a mineral makeup as well. I thought they only apply to powders like foundation, blush-ons, etc. Avon says this lipstick is 100% natural.


This is me with the Avon Smooth Minerals Lipstick in Pink Quartz. Ignore my messy hair, I was trying a curling iron :)

It instantly made me girly! :) When I applied the lipstick, I had dry chappy lips without any lip balm. Avon's mineral lipstick is smooth and moisturizing so I had no problem applying it right away. So far, it's the softest lipstick I've tried and you can get carried away and apply too much x.x



The Avon Smooth Minerals Lipstick contains nurturing shea butter and conditioning oils to keep lips smooth and soft. Its exclusive mineral complex helps out bring out the lips’ vibrancy. It is fragrance free, dye free, preservative free enriched with vitamins and with SPF 15 to protect the lips.

What do you think? I have more colors but I see lots of celebs using pink lipstick, so pink it is! ^^

Must Try: Avon Smooth Minerals

If you are not into mineral makeup yet then you are missing a lot! I have big big love for mineral makeup because they blend smoothly on my skin and do not aggravate acne. Someone told me that Avon now has mineral makeup which was just released late last year. These would be available starting on June 16 through your Avon lady.

Here's their press release:




The coverage of liquid foundation…now in a pressed powder.

The Avon Smooth Minerals Pressed Powder glides on smooth for buildable coverage and easy touch-ups. Avon’s fine-milled formula with our 100% naturally derived mineral complex is enriched with vitamins and essential nutrients. After just one week, complexion looks healthier, more radiant and feels better, even without your makeup on.

What do you think? I want to try it out because I am currently using another brand. It's interesting how Avon's mineral makeup comes in the form of pressed powder unlike the usual mineral make up that come in jars.

It is also more affordable at Php 395. Will follow up on this if I get my hands on them :)

P.S. I am so excited to do reviews again!

Avon Fashions Unveils Sizzling Summer Collection 2010

Pool Party Collection

The annual Avon Fashions Summer Collection launch has earned recognition for its glamour and style, and this year is no deviation from tradition. Set against the breathtaking evening Manila skyline atop one of the city’s tallest properties, Avon Fashions once again captivated the fashion industry when it unveiled its stunning summer collection of Intimate Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories.


Avon Ambassador Ruffa Gutierrez and Avon Philippines President Mike Gudgin

The event, entitled “Avon Fashions Penthouse,” transformed the venue into a fashion haven for the stylish pieces included in the summer collection.


The Spring Fantasy Collection

Welcoming the VIP guests were the captivating city-skyline view, overflowing cocktails amid relaxing house music, and the presence of Avon Fashions Style Ambassador Ruffa Gutierrez and the new Avon Mix endorser, Bianca Gonzalez.


Kaleidoscope Summer Collection

Each area of the glamorous penthouse was transformed into a fashion haven, dedicated to engage the guests and let them experience Avon Fashions. The Intimate Apparel Room allowed guests to discover what Intimate Apparel matched their personality and to bring home their Avon Fashions undergarment alter ego as a treat. In the Accessories Room, guests enjoyed a shopping spree as they chose from Avon Fashions’ collection of summer must-haves like flipflops, shades, bags and wallets. In the Jewelry Room, the guests enjoyed the chance to “frost themselves” with Avon Fashions’ mesmerizing fashion jewelry pieces, as inspired by the movie “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” Afterwards, donning the pieces of their choice, guests struck a pose for a glam photo.


Avon Fashions Jewelry

The event’s piece de resistance was the high-energy fashion show directed by renowned director Robbie Carmona. Some of the country’s top mannequins sashayed down the catwalk and brought to life the exciting pieces from the eight fashion stories – Kaleidoscope Summer, Tutti Frutti, One Love, Spring Fantasy, Ode to Leaves, Pool Party, Bouquet of Memories and Black Rose.

The launch also introduced the Men’s Club collection, the line up of Intimate Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories especially made for the needs of men.

Face the New Year with White Glowing Skin!

The holidays are over! After the feast-and-fete season, most of us are most likely to start the year fully resolved to get back into shape and regain our state of fitness. On this score, we must not forget that our skin needs to get back into shape, too. All those late-night partying and holiday food would have taken its toll on our skin, making it look dull and sallow.



Face the new year with healthy, glowing white skin with Avon Solutions Refined White AM & PM skincare regimen. All-new Refined White boasts of a unique formula composed of the Healthy White Complex that includes an Avon-Exclusive whitening ingredient, vitamins to protect and nourish skin. It also has the Glowing White Complex which includes the Ulex Europea Extract to help skin retain more moisture so it glows from within and Silk Peptide to remove dull skin cells for whiter and smoother skin.

Beautiful, smooth, glowing and healthy-looking skin is yours 24/7 with Solutions Refined White AM Day Cream and PM Night Cream. The AM Day Cream has the advanced UV defense technology which protects skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays. The PM Night Cream repairs and nourishes at night by removing dullness and making the skin tone clearer and more even.

Go ahead and get back into shape as you make your skin look healthy, white and glowing with Avon Solutions Refined White AM and PM Creams. These breakthrough products are available starting January 16, 2010 through Avon Ladies nationwide. As a special introductory price from January 16 to 31 only, Avon Solutions Refined White AM Day Cream and PM Night Cream are available for only P299 each from its regular price of P450 each. Get great looking skin and great savings!

Have a Sexy Christmas with Avon Fashions

Naughty or nice? Christmas is the ultimate season to feel good about yourself - inside and out. It's the time to have fun especially with fashion! Why not start gift-giving by getting these eye-popping lingerie for yourself?



Hollywood Glamour -Recreate the glamorous diva style from the inside with this sexy red lingerie.

Bridgette Bra - Php 399; Bridgette Panty - Php 199



Royal Salute -Palatial designs reminiscent of the grandiosity and elegance of royalty. Suitable for modern-day queens and princesses who deserve royal treatment, inside and out.

Elizabeth Bra - Php 475; Elizabeth Panty - Php 199

Always remember to get lingerie in the right size and fit, not too loose and not too tight especially for your brassieres. Your Avon lady can help you determine the right size for you. What's great is how you can purchase the top and bottom separately.


Give the gift of Sexy!

Personally I am excited to wear them, I haven't really started a proper lingerie collection and I guess starting with Avon is a great option :) Thanks Santa!

Style Scene: Avon Unveils Beauty Masterpieces at the Metropolitan Museum

The Avon family with Jet Femme Ruffa Gutierrez

A stylish and artistic gathering was organized by Avon to unveil their latest beauty masterpieces at the Metropolitan Museum. Amidst Hidalgo and Antonio Luna paintings, the glitz and glamour of fashionable ladies filled the venue.


Avon's Kamae de Jesus, Pam Mariano and China Tanchanco of Ogilvy PR

Avon introduced three new innovative beauty products to enhance the beauty of a woman's face and body. Like Venus, the goddess of beauty - women can finally get fair and porcelain skin through the newest and smartest whitening lotion ever. Avon's Skin So Soft Intensive Hand and Body Lotion.


Miles Montecillo


Avon's Sheila Chua and Jenny del Agua

The second beauty masterpiece is inspired by Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe painting. Women can now get her famous full lips through the Avon Glazewear Dimensions Lipstick which is endorsed by Reese Witherspoon.


Ruffa Gutierrez in Rajo Laurel and Avon's Jessica Lim

The last beauty masterpiece is the new Jet Femme EDT, personified by a true jet setter, Ruffa Gutierrez. Wooden and floral accents in the latest Avon perfume exude the carefree and jet setting lifestyle that every woman wants.


Ada Cruz, Avon Philippines President Bob Briddon, and Faith Aranton

To experience the latest beauty masterpieces of Avon, get in touch with your Avon lady or log onto www.avon.com.ph

Tried and Tested: Avon's Ultra Moisture Rich 24k Gold Lipstick

The product name is a mouthful but after swiping Avon's UMR lipstick, your lips will never be the same again. As a non-lipstick user, my lips are almost virgin when it comes to lipstick. Most of the lipsticks I tried float on my lips and are so embarassingly obvious and awkward.



Today I tried Avon's Ultra Moisture Rich 24k Gold Lipstick in Golden Peach. My ignorance set in and I tried to put lip balm and powder foundation on my lips first before applying the lipstick itself. My lips looked super nude which was cool but my lips felt heavy and I am not sure if my foundation is edible?


Avon's Ultra Moisture Rich 24K Lipstick in Golden Peach

So after I munched on some Greenwich pizza, everything was gone and I simply swiped on the Ultra Moisture Rich lipstick. I couldn't believe my eyes, it looked even better by itself and there is no need for special rituals (like putting powder on lips first). It matched my skin perfectly whilst still maintaining the nude color that I love.

The shine provided by the UMR lipstick is from its micro sparkling elements and not from a sticky glossy substance some lipsticks have. My lips didn't feel heavy and it was as if one is wearing nothing.


My instant collection of Avon's UMR lipstick, thank you Santa! :)

As for the staying power, some of my UMR lipstick transferred to my table napkin while enjoying desserts. Yet I think it is normal because of the swiping movement I do with my table napkin. I checked my glass and some lipstick also left a trace. And because I knew how great my lips look with the UMR, I hurriedly excused myself for a re-application :) It's as if I discovered lipstick for the first time. On another note, the UMR did not dry my lips or made it flaky.

I think this lipstick is going to be a mainstay in my makeup kit. Surprisingly, lipstick can also affect a lady's diet. Why? Because you wouldn't want your lipstick to be messed up by eating. I love it! :)

Avon Launches Ultra Moisture Rich 24k Gold Lipstick

Avon launched it's newest product called the Avon Ultra Moisture Rich 24K Gold lipstick by celebrating women's own shining moments. Three outstanding and beautiful women were recognized for the way they live their lives as advocates, entrepreneurs, champions, mentors, and role models. They also conducted a photo shoot that produced two photos of each woman in a different hue of lipstick.


Cancer survivor Crisann Celdran


Entrepreneur Amina Aranaz-Alunan


Champion race car driver Pia Boren

Amazing how a change of lipstick color can change an entire look! If you want to try the Avon Ultra Moisture Rich 24K Gold lipstick, here are the available colors:



Personally, I can't wait to learn how to put on lipstick and try these new babies :)