Day to Night Beauty Essentials for Summer (Part 2)

Waterproof wear for day — No more raccoon eyes! Waterproof liner, shadow and mascara for a smudge-free, pool-side look. 

SuperExtend Mascara — Long lengths. Lengthening brush with tapered bristles. Waterproof and is only available in shade Black. This product is regularly priced at $8. At the time of this posting, this mascara has a 3.9 out of 5 star rating based on online customer reviews.

Extra Lasting Eyeshadow Inks — 18 hours of worry-free wear. Stay true, cream-gel formula with pure color pigments. Crease-proof, sweat-proof and waterproof. There are 6 shades to choose from. This product has a 3.8 out of 5 star rating and is regularly priced at $7.

Always On Point Eye Liner — Twist cap for a perfect point every time. Smudge and waterproof, available in 4 shades. This eye liner is regularly priced at $8 and has a 4 out of 5 star rating based on online customer reviews.

Sultry smoke for night — Give eyes some sizzle with bold lines, dynamic shadow and lash-transforming mascara. 

True Color Eyeshadow Quad — Numbered, stay-true shades. Available in Multi and All-Matte finishes with a total of 18 shade quads to choose from. This product is regularly priced at $8 and currently has a 4.6 out of 5 star rating based on online customer reviews.

Mega Effects Mascara — Panoramic volume. Avon’s first ever wonderbrush that transforms lashes from corner to corner. Available in Black and Blackest Black shades. As of this post, this mascara has a 3.7 out of 5 star rating based on online customer reviews. The regular price is $10.

Mega Effects Liquid Eye Liner — Calligraphy tip for ultimate control and dramatic lines. 2-in-1 slanted-tip eye liner gets you close to the lash line with an ergonomic grip. The regular cost of this liner is $8 and has a 3.7 out of 5 star rating.

Stay tuned for the final post to the Day to Night Summer Beauty Essentials which will reveal how to get that beachy plump pout for Summer days + bold kissable lips for Summer nights! 

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Summer Beauty Report: Makeup Tips & Trends

No wonder a lightened-up makeup look has ruled the runways season after season — it has that effortless vibe everyone wants in the Summer. Avon Celebrity Makeup Artist, Kelsy Deenihan says: “To achieve the no-makeup makeup look, stick to a fresh face and neutral shades,” Kelsey goes on to say “The point of a no-makeup makeup is to enhance your natural features without adding color to make any part of the face pop.” Here’s how:

SKIN: Mix equal parts mark. Got the Goods Multi-Benefit Foundation and mark. That’s Brilliant Face & Eye Luminizer for sheer coverage with a radiant finish.

CHEEKS: For a flushed look with extra radiance, you can also blend mark. Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes in Pearly Glow over the apples of the cheeks.

SHADOW: Apply a thin veil of mark. All Time Eye Hook-up Longwear Eyeshadow in Tender Love on the lids. The neutral champagne color will catch the light and open the eyes without looking too heavy or dramatic.

LINER: If you can’t go without eyeliner, stick to a medium-brown such as the mark. No Place to Run Longwear Eye Liner in Foxy Brown. The cognac color will define the eyes without being too dark.

MASCARA: Opt for a brown mascara like the mark. Lash Act Build & Define Mascara in Brown Black. This will help keep the eyes soft instead of an edgy dark look.

LIPS: For a hint of color and lasting hydration, go for the mark. All Butt Now Lip Treat in Bare All. These mark. lip butters delivery a rich, buttery shine without a harsh chemical taste. I personally love the sweet fruity mango flavor!

PRICES FOR THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN TODAY’S BLOG POST:
mark. Got the Goods Multi-Benefit Foundation $14
mark. That’s Brilliant Face & Eye Luminizer $14
mark. Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes $16
mark. All Time Eye Hook-up Longwear Eyeshadow $10
mark. No Place to Run Longwear Eye Liner $10
mark. Lash Act Buil & Define Mascara $12
mark. All Butter Now Lip Treat $11

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Avon May 2016 Sweepstakes

Morning, loves — it seems like each month Avon rolls out with a new Sweepstakes and a free opportunity at winning a bundle of Avon goodies! The month of May proves to be no exception as I just noticed the Ready, Set, Summer! Sweepstakes that was featured on my Avon eStore. This sweepstakes started on May 4th, 2016 and will run through until and including May 31st, 2016 at midnight EST. There is no purchase necessary to win — all you have to do is fill out a short entry form and submit!

Potential winners will be selected in a random drawing on or about June 1, 2016 from all eligible entries received. Bonus Entries: Upon submitting the entry form, each entrant will be provided with a unique link to use to refer friends and family who are eligible to enter the sweepstakes. For every eligible friend/family member who enters the sweepstakes via the unique link, that entrant will receive one (1) bonus entry. When you enter this sweepstakes using my special entry link, I will be receiving an additional entry to win. After you sign up, you can share your special entry link with friends and family and when they use it to sign up, you will get a bonus entry also!

This gift set includes: (10 people will win one bundle each. Total of 10 bundles given.)One (1) Always On Point Eye Liner Smudge in Waterproof Black,
One (1) Wash-Off Waterproof Mascara Black,
One (1) Extra Lasting Eyeshadow Inks in Forever Bronze,
One (1) Gel Finish 7-in-1 Nail Enamel in Teal Me About It,
One (1) Gel Finish Top Coat,
One (1) Footworks 5-Piece Collection including:
One (1) Bonus-Size Maximum Strength Cracked Heel Cream,
One (1) Deep Moisturizing Cream,
One (1) Pedicure Kit,
One (1) Dual-Action Pedi-Peel
and One (1) Deodorizing Spray.
Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $69.50.

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8 mark. Beauty Must-Haves for Warm Weather

Evening, beauts. Today was absolutely gorgeous where I am located and so — it got me thinking about how before I know it, Summer will be here. In order to beat the heat, i’ll have to switch up my makeup stash to accommodate the icky sticky humidity. Now, how to go about doing that?Well, mark. has some seriously hot beauty products that will keep you cool. Let’s take a look!

• Body Mist. Heat and heavy fragrances just don’t mix! Try the mark. Crushing on Coconut Body Mist — it hydrates your skin and leaves a splash of the most delicious tropical coconut scent behind. (Reg. price: $14)

• Bronzing Powder. Why risk the potential harmful effects of tanning if you just don’t have to? Fake that Summertime color with the mark. Glowdacious Illuminating Powder — its pigments pack a subtle shimmer for a gorgeous bronzy glow. (Reg. price: $13)

• Pack-able Tools. Going on vacation? Carry-ons and gym bags alike call for downsized beauty essentials such as the mark. Take Five 5pc Brush Set. (Available Soon on my Avon eStore) This mini brush set won’t take up much room yet packs a punch.

• Yummy Lipgloss. Summer is all about fun even when it comes down to lip color. The mark. Juice Gems High Shine Lip Gloss are like a fruit salad for your lips — with flavors like: peach, cherry, mango, and raspberry. The sexy shine is pretty sweet, too! (Reg. price: $11)

• Waterproof Liner. We girls adore our eye liner, even when/if its hot outside. Luckily, the mark. What a Line Max Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner doesn’t melt down. It stays put and the bold colors add that little something extra. (Reg. price: $12)

• A Fresh Flush. It doesn’t get much more fresh than that of a coral glow against bronzy skin. With the mark. Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes, you can pick one shade or blend all together into one perfect Summer-glow. (Reg. price: $16)

• Foundation with SPF. The most no-brainer way to keep the damaging rays of the Sun from wrecking havoc on your skin is to use SPF! Use the mark. Got the Goods Muti-Benefit Foundation Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 15. Then, you’ll be flawless and protected. (Reg. price: $18)

• Surf Spray. Sure, you could go to the Beach and wait for the sea-salty air to kick in — or you could easily spray the mark. That’s Beachy Texturizing Surf Spray, scrunch in and get the same sexy-texture effect miles away from any surfboard or sandcastle. (Reg. price: $14)

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My Glimmersticks Diamonds Eye Liner Haul

Hey, beauts! I’m a huge fan of Avon’s Original Glimmersticks Eye Liners and most recently got to try out the Diamonds collection. There are 5 eye liners that make up the Glimmersticks Diamonds line: Black Ice, Twilight Sparkle, Smoky Diamond, Sugar Plum, and Brown Sugar. Sparkle, shine and shimmer with Glimmersticks Diamonds Eye Liner. Brilliant colors enhance the natural beauty of your eye color, and diamond strength ensure it will last all day! The retractable eye liner is self sharpening, allowing you to apply precision shimmer every time. Sure to be the gem of your makeup bag; add some sparkle to every day with this bold eye liner. All Glimmersticks liners are regularly priced at $7 each but often go on sale. Check out my Avon eStore to see if there is currently a special promotion offered on these!

I like that even though these liners have the sparkle shimmer infused, they do not irritate my eyes. The application is a snap — they just glide right along! I used to only use eye liners that needed sharpened with a sharpener but now these are my go-to. It is so nice to not have to worry about sharpening my liners and getting the clippings and chunks of product all over my makeup bag.

As of this post, the Glimmersticks Diamonds Eye Liners have a 4.4 out of 5 star rating with 272 online customer reviews. Online Comments about Glimmersticks Diamonds Eye Liner:

“Won’t use any other brand but Avon Glimmersticks for eyes. Tried them and none can compare. I order 6 at a time so I don’t run out. Very easy to apply and easy on the skin around the eyes.”

“Even with the sparkle you can wear this to work then go out on the town & not have to change make up! I love it. . It’s smooth going on. . It does break easily so don’t open it up to much or you will lose the tip. I will reorder!”

“I get many compliments on my eye make up when I use the Glimmer sticks. They are so easy to apply and control.”

“I have tried many different eyeliners and this is by far the best. I have oily skin and this stays in place and does not run/smear like most others.”

To view all reviews left by online customers, visit youravon.com/ssandis — You will also find current product ingredients listed!

PROS:
Easy to apply, Glides on smoothly, Long-lasting, Bold colors, Doesn’t Run, Blends easily, Easy removal.

BEST USES: Everyday, Smoky Look, Thin Defined Line, Thicker line, Going Out, Special Occasions.

BENEFITS:
• Self sharpening and retractable
• Long-wearing
• Brilliant Colors
• .01 oz. net wt.
• Ultra blendable with your favorite Glimmerstick shade
• Creates a bold “look-at-me” eye look
• Adds sparkling effect to lash line
• Smudge-proof
• Full, blendable coverage

I’d like to close today’s entry with valuable coupon codes/special offers that are currently going on. These offers are for online shopping only and for a limited time — don’t miss out! 

FREE SHIPPING ON YOUR MIN. $20 ORDER | COUPON CODE: FS20A03 (Exp. 4/2/16 and is a one time use per customer code.)

20% OFF YOUR MIN. $50 ORDER + FREE SHIPPING | COUPON CODE: WELCOME (One time use per customer code.)

FREE REVERSIBLE TOTE WITH YOUR MIN. $60 ORDER + FREE SHIPPING | COUPON CODE: REVERSIBLE (Exp. 3/20/16 and is while supplies last. Avon reserves the right to substitute a free gift of equal or greater value. Limit one per order.)

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My Avon Beauty Favorites | Post 2

Yesterday I started a brand new series on the blog, My Avon Beauty Faves Roundup! I’m excited to continue with the line of postings with today’s features. After reading the post, comment below if I’ve mentioned some of your favorite Avon products! If you have faves that I haven’t featured, share those as well. I love to continue the beauty chat at the end of my posts.

Let’s start off with a new favorite fragrance of mine: Ultra Sexy Pink Eau de Toilette Spray. The scent is sweet and girly. When I smell this fragrance, it creates nostalgia for me and its reminiscent of another fragrance, that is considerably more expensive than this one. It is not overpowering, yet has some real staying power. I also like the matching scented Illuminating Moisturizer that adds just a hint of shimmer to my skin. Fragranced with flirty raspberry, blushing peony, and mingled with an adoring sexy musk — the Ultra Sexy Pink Eau de Toilette Spray is regularly priced at $23. As of this blog posting, it is on sale for only $14.99! Visit my Avon eStore to order a bottle today!

My next Avon Beauty Favorite that i’m featuring in this entry, is the Foot Works Beautiful Overnight Lavender Cream. This stuff smells amazing — so calming, and serene. The texture is non-sticky and it simply moisturizes my feet while relaxing me in the evening when I apply it. Lavender is typically known for its calming effects so it is no wonder why this product puts me at such ease. When I apply this Foot Works Beautiful Overnight Lavender Cream, I put socks on for a bit to fully seep in. I do not think that is a requirement but it is something that I do, so i’m mentioning it. This truly softens the skin and is pure beauty sleep for feet! This product is regularly priced at $5.50 a tube, but as of this post you can purchase a tube for just $2.29. Also, the newest Foot Works product is the Lavender 3-in-1 Pampering Oil. The newest addition to the Beautiful Lavender Foot Works Family, this product treats rough, dry feet and makes cuticles feel silky-smooth and rejuvenated. The Pampering Oil can also be used as a foot-massage oil. I have yet to try it but I have heard rave reviews, so I recommend giving that a try also! (I know I will be!) Place an order for these products and more, HERE.

Avon’s Number One Selling Liner is Glimmersticks, and I’ve recently become obsessed.Glimmersticks Original Eye Liner is on my list of Avon Beauty Faves because it is a quality product for a fraction of other makeup brands prices. It really lasts through all-day, even when i’m busy with a non-stop kind of day. There’s no need for a sharpener with this liner, it is retractable and self-sharpening! It defines my eyes with perfect precision and I never want to go without it again. Glimmersticks Liners are regularly priced at $7 each. As of this blog post, there is a special offer of: Build the Look Any 3 for $8.99 (Save up to $12!). You can mix or match any of the Glimmersticks products (Eyes, Lips, & Brows) as well as other Avon makeup products such as Ultra Glazewear Lipgloss, Extra Lasting Eyeshadow Inks, and Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel. To view everything that is included in this special promotional offer from Avon, CLICK HERE.

Last but not least for today, the On Duty Unscented Bonus-Size Roll On Antiperspirant Deodorant. This product may not seem like a big deal to mention but I feel like its the little things in life, right? I never was a fan of liquid roll-on’s as my choice of deodorant. I just had to try out Avon’s considering the inexpensive cost. It is regularly only $1.99 each but often goes on sale — which, as of this post, there’s a special offer of BOGO for.99! It is a great time to stock up on this product which provides 48-hour odor protection and 24-hour wetness protection. I love that this product is unscented. Since there is no scent it does not interfere or mix in with the fragrance I choose to spray on for the day! BENEFITS • Unscented deodorant for people with sensitive skin • Non-stinging • Non-sticky • Non-whitening.

That’s it for today! Did you enjoy today’s post? Comment below — remember, please feel free to share your Avon favorites below in the comments. Also, share this post to all of your fave social media outlets using the share buttons below!! Have a great day and hey, hang in there — it’s almost Friday!!

The Vampy Makeup Trend | Pictures + Product Reviews

Hey there, beauties! Starting off the day with a fresh post and a trendy makeup look: Vampy. I have so much fun playing with my makeup and this was no different. It was a blast taking prepping for this posting. I've been craving to go a bit bold and try a berry lip so I went through my lippy sample bullets and found a beautiful one: Ultra Color Absolute Lipstick in Radiant Raisin ($9). I love this lipstick line from AVON because it has SPF 15 in the formula, which is great for keeping lips healthy and smooth. 

Once I found that, I began setting up my space. I started with my Magix Face Perfector ($11) to get my skin prepped/primed. I added my Smooth Minerals Powder Foundation ($12) using myAVON Kabuki Brush ($6.99). After having the canvas set, I used the AVON Lash Conditioner + Primer ($8 reg.) which i've recently become a huge fan of! 

While I was trying to choose which mascara to use (I have a few different ones on hand!) I decided that I did not want to go for such a bold lash since I was about to don a bold lip. I kept it simple and chose the AVON Wash-Off Waterproof Mascara ($8). which is a fabulous yet basic mascara.

One of my favorite eyeshadow palettes is the True Color Eyeshadow Quad ($8 reg.) I have a few of these in different shades, but the one I chose to wear today was the Chocolate Sensation quad. The soft, shimmering beige brings out my eyes when added to the inner corners, and I love the milk chocolate and truffle shades for the crease Those all have a slight shimmer/sparkle to them but number 4 on the quad, Black Brown is a matte. I've noticed that most of the TC Eyeshadow Quads come this way: Numbers 1 thru 3 - shimmery and number 4 - matte. I use the AVON Pro Eyeshadow Brush ($5.99) and AVON Pro Crease Brush ($5.99). As for the sponge applicator that came with the eyeshadow, I use that to help remove nail enamel. It works great to reaching those inner nail creases.

 I also used my favorite eyeliner, the Ultra Luxury Eye Liner in Dark Brown on the bottom and then used the Ultra Luxury Eye Liner in Eggplant up on the top to get that pop of purple going on my eyes. I love these liners because they are easy to sharpen, the product does not break off or get too soft, and when applied lasts for hours! Another plus? These liners are only $5 each!

And now for the finished look! Thoughts?

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An Expiration on Beauty? When in Doubt, Toss it Out

This morning i'd like to take some time and blog about the shelf life of your cosmetics and when you are to toss (and then replenish!) your must-haves. 

You may be able to stretch that tube of mascara for a long time. You probably think you are being money conscious, thrifty, and savvy. Saving a few bucks here and there is a wise move, sure --- but not in this case! When you keep your makeup around for longer than you should, you risk all sorts of bacteria growth and this can lead to eye infections and skin irritations that can cause you to break out. Ick. No thanks! So, in case you were unfamiliar about when you should replace your tube of mascara, its every 3 months. Whether you've exhausted the makeup inside or not, it's time to toss it and purchase a new one. Plenty of great sales on fabulous mascaras at youravon.com/ssandis

My mascara favs: Big & False Lash and Wash-Off Waterproof. Have you tried these?

Not only do you risk eye infections and acne blunders when you use the same makeup for too long, over time it will also loose its quality and this can result in undesirable looks. Think about the last time you did a makeup toss. If you can't remember when, it's time to go through the makeup bag. As you can see, its sound advice that if you are not sure how old a certain makeup product is, that you should throw it away. 

You should also be washing your makeup brushes at least twice a month to keep them clean and from transferring bacteria to your skin. I use Baby Shampoo to clean mine, it works great!

BEAUTY TIP:
To help you remember when its time to toss your cosmetics, slap a label on the product of when you opened it and used it for the first time. 

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