Clean out your Makeup Bag

Clean out the makeup bag.

Makeup has a shelf life and while we all clean out our refrigerators and cabinets we forget about our makeup bags.  Cosmetics and skin care products also have expiration dates; while they are quite a lot longer than some of the items in our kitchens its a good idea to label when each item was purchased and then you will know for sure when it’s time to replace them.

Foundations -

Liquid foundations expire after 12 months, liquids with an oil base 18 months. Loose or pressed powder also 18 months.  If you are using a concealer stick make sure that you shave off the top layer every now and then as it’s a great place for bacteria to grow.

Mascara - 3 to 4 months.

Moisturizers -  1 year opened, 2 years unopened.  Although because of the vitamins and antioxidants used in some of the moisturizers they could expire more quickly so if the consistency or order has changed toss them and call your Avon lady.

Eye Makeup -  3 years.

Powder Blush - 2 years.

Eye LIner - 2 years for pencils; 3-6 months for liquid.

This is just a guideline of expected shelf life of some of your cosmetics and moisturizers.  Use your common sense though as with anything else, and if it smells wrong, or the color has changed or the consistency just doesn’t feel right toss it out and give me a call.  

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Passion Perfume

A few weeks ago I went to Avon's Celebrate the Season event.  I wanted to see all the new products that Avon was unveiling for Christmas.  There were so many great items but by far my favorite was this Passion Perfume.  I received a small roll on and I immediately put it on.  It smells so luxurious and I could still smell it when I got home that night.  The next day I went to my office job and I received so many compliments on how I smelled.  Of course I pulled out my perfume and said "It's Avon".  That day I sold 4 bottles and it wasn't even available yet.

I have never really had a "signature scent".  There was a very expensive perfume that I liked but I can't really say that was my signature scent because I couldn't afford to buy it and so when I received it as a gift I used it very sparingly.  Now I can say I have a signature scent and it's Passion!

This perfume is a perfect blend of Sparkling Star Fruit, Vanilla Bourbon and Opulent Jasmine.  It has a very pretty jeweled looking bottle, you really feel like you are getting one of those "expensive" perfumes.  It certainly smells just as good and I think better than a lot of those perfumes and it's affordable.  Right now if you buy the full size bottle of perfume you can get the body lotion for free that's a $12 value.  You get both for $36.  It's a perfect gift.

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Introducing Mega Effects Mascara

I am so excited about this mascara!  I can't wait to try it, I can't wait for my customers to try it.  I will definitely post my opinion on this as soon as I can get my hands on it.  I have mine ordered to ship as soon as it becomes available and you can too.  Pre-Order Here

Skin So Soft and All It's Various Uses.

A Refresher on the many benefits of Skin So Soft and all it's uses....it's isn't just for the bath anymore.

Ok, so on this week's blog I'm cheating a little bit and writing about something we all know already,  but do you know ALL the uses for SSS?  I didn't and that's why I thought this might be a good topic to revisit.

There are many websites that tout the benefits of using SSS bath oil but I decided to use this one for the simple reason that some of these I did not know about and I want to try them.  In the interest of time and my hands I will not post all of them here but will provide the link so that you can check them all out at your leisure. 

 

101 Uses for Skin So Soft Bath Oil

Let's start with #20 on the list.  

#20.  Kills Ants Instantly.  I know that this is true.  I sold it to a co-worker of mine that bought it just for that reason.  She said the second she sprayed it on the little buggers it stopped them in their tracks and killed them instantly.  My mom is going to get some now because she has ants in her house.  Heck I would get it for # 56 alone ~ Kills Spiders~ I hate spiders but that's a topic for another blog at another time.  Moving right along.

#22.  Wash hair with shampoo and conditioner like always and after it dries.... Use a dime-sized dab of SSS and rub it in your hair. It goes straight in and leaves hair as shiny as the ads on TV, not greasy at all, just soft and shiny.  I have not tried this one but I think I will tonight and report back.  I really like the Moroccan Argan Oil but I'll try anything once....well almost anything ;)

#27. Sponge it around doors, windows, and on screens to keep crawling bugs out.  I am definitely going to do this one.  Going back to #56 where I HATE SPIDERS!

#37.  Removes crayon from appliances and most painted surfaces.  This would have been helpful to know back when my daughter was 3 and marked on every piece of furniture I owned and every wall in the house.  But I have grandchildren and I'm sure they will feel the need to mark something up.

#54.  Put SSS in one of those insecticide sprayers on the garden hose. Spray the back yard! This will cut down on ants, mosquitoes and fleas!  This one is interesting and I would like to give it a try.  Every year my animals are infested with fleas and we go running to the vet for the $70 flea medicine.  We have 2 cats and 2 dogs so you do the math...EXPENSIVE.  I read on another list that if you bathe your animals and give them a SSS rinse that it will repel the fleas.  This is something we are doing tomorrow because although they don't have fleas just yet one of our dogs has a terrible allergy to his own skin and it gets really bad in the summer time and I'm hoping this will help him feel better.

#58.  Add a capful to wash water of clothes...acts as a fabric softener and keeps the bugs off clothes.  I'm not sure really how this would work but I'm willing to give it a try.

#69.  Also if you ever make candles, use clear melted wax and put SSS in as it harden. Works great for outdoor use to keep the mosquitoes away.  This is a great idea for all you crafty people.  I can't believe I never thought of this.  NO more fighting the mosquitoes at a backyard summer party and no more smelling those awful repellent candles...YUCK!

#79.  Flea Bath: Use a flea and tick shampoo. Rinse, rinse, rinse so no soap residue is left. Follow with final rinse of 2 gallons of water mixed with flea dip and 1 capful of SSS. The SSS helps replace the oils lost in bathing and has the added benefit of repelling insects.

#80.  Flea Repellent: Avon's SSS Bath Oil. 1-1/2 ounces per gallon of water; used as a sponge-on dip (or as a spritz) has been tested and proven to have significant, but not complete, flea-repellent activity for a 6-day period. It should help those dry coats, too.

And my husband's personal favorite.....#99.  It removes tree sap.

I love products that have more than one use and Skin So Soft really does have many uses.  I'm sure some of you have found some that are not on this list so please if you know a use for SSS that is not on the list that I  posted; Post a comment and let us know. 

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Special thanks to Beckysbiz.com for posting the list that was used in this Blog.

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Give Yourself A Great Pedicure with Foot Works.

Avon Foot Works Foot Care

I was spending an enjoyable day with my husband.  We went for a long drive, walked around some shops and basically just bummed around all day. When we arrived back home I decided to end the day with a relaxing pedicure.  It couldn't be too relaxing though as I was the one doing my own but I digress.  I drew a basin of warm water and put in my FW Restorative Foot Soak as my feet needed some major restoration.  This is the first time I've ever used this product and I must say I really enjoyed it.  The soak softened my skin and calluses.  Use 1/2 TBSP to 1 Gallon of Water.

 Next I used the FW Exfoliating Cream. This was my favorite part.  I love to exfoliate; especially my feet.  I love summer time and wearing flip flops and sandals but I hate what it does to my feet so this was a little slice of heaven for me.  I put that on and used my callus file and brush and made sure I got all the dead skin off, then rinsed.  My feet felt great.

Last but definitely not least, the FW Intensive Moisture Cream.  Now it's not the same as having someone else do it but if you can give your feet a little massage while you rub this in it actually is quite nice.   I woke up this morning and my feet were so silky smooth, I almost hated to put on shoes and go outside.

All of these products and more are available right now in our Campaign 13 brochure.  You'll want to add this Ergo Wide Paddle Foot File to your collection as well.  It's only $2.99 right now and the Maximum Strength Cracked Heel Cream is also $2.99.  When you're wearing that cute pair of sandals you bought you don't want to have cracked ugly looking heels.  You want silky smooth skin and the entire FW collection will give that to you!

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