My Mondays are usually like this:
I sleeeppppp my heart out from 6am til 6pm. That’s how I prepare for another manic workweek in the office. I wake up to freshly brewed coffee, my exploding e-box, and yes, Facebook. Oh and yes, gifts and media samples too.
(gotta say this in the highest, most annoying teeny bopper voice) Uh-huh…I kinda live like a princess on most days. 
Just imagine waking up to this:
Note to the folks at Avon: you are spoiling me really well. And no, I’m not complaining! I mean seriously — how can I complain when you send me a train case full of your best seller makeup pieces?!? 
this is nothing yet
take a peek…
*le sigh*
What is this beautiful madness all about?
For more than a century, Avon has been making women all over the world beautiful with its wide range of makeup products. And for more than 30 years, Avon has upheld this commitment to beauty in the Philippines, providing women with quality cosmetics that are made specially for Filipinas and allow them to keep up with the latest looks at affordable prices. It is no surprise that millions of Filipinas continue to trust and embrace Avon, making it the number 1 makeup brand in the country.
On average, Avon sells 9 lipsticks and 7 pressed powder every minute – just one of the ways the Filipinas manifest their love for Avon makeup products. And this is a love likewise confirmed by a recent TNS Consumer Panel Study (2009) on preferred makeup brands.
On top of its growing hit list, Avon has added 2 more lines that’s sure to win every Filipina’s heart sans the sky high price tags:
The Avon Ideal Shade Collection
From mestizas, morenas and chinitas, the Filipina beauty has an interesting range of skin tone palettes that make choosing the right makeup quite a challenge. Choosing the wrong foundation, for example, can mean telltale lines or an unnaturally pale (or dark) complexion. Get it right and no one will notice your makeup at all — just all-natural beauty. This is the inspiration behind the Avon’s Ideal Shade Collection.
Committed to providing women’s beauty needs, Avon, the no. 1 makeup brand in the Philippines, provides the Filipina with her perfect match, when it comes to makeup, with the Ideal Shade collection. For over 30 years, Avon has established its foothold in the Philippine beauty market by driving innovation to address the ever-changing preferences of Filipino women. The Ideal Shade Collection is a strengthening of Avon’s commitment to provide makeup products to help women look their most glamorous without the grim price tags.
Avon Ideal Shade collection comes with a breakthrough formula, more exciting shades, and elegant packaging. Featuring Preciselight Technology, the Ideal Shade collection captures the beauty of one’s natural skin tone under any light, allowing skin to look natural from any angle with the help of pearls that adjust to light. The Ideal Shade Collection is guaranteed to match 98% of skin tones.
The Avon Ideal Shade Collection is available through Avon ladies nationwide. As a special treat from Avon during the period of February 16 to 28, any purchase of Avon makeup product entitles customer to avail of a Chic Cosmetic Pouch or a Chic Cosmetic Wristlet for only P99 AND a free SuperShock Mascara in Black. This is one deal that must not be missed!
Ideal Shade Pressed Powder 11g
Ready, set, glow. Natural look and lightweight, feels like you’re not wearing any powder.
Shades: Natural, Oriental, Neutral, Medium
Regular Price: P395
Ideal Shade Dual Powder Foundation SPF 15 9g
Customize your look. Wear it wet for a natural finish. Wear it dry for a matte powder finish. Medium coverage.
Shades: Shell, Nude, Natural Beige, Pure Beige
Regular Price: P499
Ideal Shade Concealer Stick 1.7g
Visibly conceal under eye circles and blemishes. Full coverage.
Shades: Almond, Natural
Regular Price: P280
Ideal Shade Liquid Foundation SPF 10 30ml
Smooth, seamless, feather-light.. Looks and feels so natural, it’s like you’re wearing nothing at all. Satin-smooth finish. Provides medium buildable coverage
Shades: Shell, Nude, Pure Beige
Regular Price: P530
Ideal Shade Loose Face Powder 18g
Lightweight, easy to blend loose powder with a velvety feel for a shine-free finish
Shades: Neutral, Natural
Regular Price: P499
The Avon Smooth Mineral Collection
More and more women worldwide are now seriously in pursuit of total wellness, giving more care to what they eat and even to what they wear, preferring organic food items and fabric. With this trend, mineral makeup has gained quite a following with its promise of delivering a natural finish that lets skin breathe.
Global beauty company Avon lets the Filipina discover and experience the magic of mineral and the magic of minerals with the introduction of its new Smooth Mineral Makeup line.
Avon’s Smooth Mineral is made from natural, 100% pure mineral pigments, without the usual chemicals normally found in ordinary makeup. Feather-light and non-clogging, it has no talc and fragrance, so it’s recommended for long wear and sensitive skin.
With Avon’s accessible, affordable and globally-competitive mineral makeup line, achieving the naturally radiant look is possible. The Avon Smooth Mineral Collection is available through Avon ladies nationwide. As a special treat from Avon during the period of February 16 to 28, any purchase of Avon makeup product entitles customer to avail of a Chic Cosmetic Pouch or a Chic Cosmetic Wristlet for only P99 AND a free SuperShock Mascara in Black. This is one deal that must not be missed!
Smooth Mineral Powder Foundation 6g
No talc, oil or fragrance. Smooth as a cream foundation, light as a powder. Medium coverage. Luminous finish.
Shades: Almond, Buff
Regular Price: P499
Smooth Mineral Blush 3.5g
Exceptionally fine, pure mineral powder pigments blend to a naturally luminous finish. Gentle as a breeze, feels like nothing at all.
Shades: Golden Glow, Blushed
Regular Price: P399
Smooth Mineral Eye Shadow 2.3g
Superfine powder pigments blend like a dream. Use one or layer, go sheer or smoky. Whisper-soft, air-light. Natural radiance, pure luxury.
Shades: Mocha Goddess, Midnight Mauve, Pixie Dust
Regular Price: P399
Are you already listing down the items you’re going to cart in this coming payday? You might want to add these pigmented wonders from the True Color collection:
Purple Haze – Romantic
Fresh Cut Greens
The beauty of getting all these gifts but having very few girlfriends is well…having another contest for The Swiper’s Metro Manila based readers! At stake are fourteen (you read that right — 14!) lots of Avon goodies!
For fair skinned beauties:
Ideal Shade Dual Foundation in Shell
Super Shock Mascara in Navy
Glazewear Intense Lip Gloss in Cherry Liqueur
Smooth Mineral Powder Foundation in Almond
Smooth Mineral Blush in Blushed
Smooth Mineral Eyeshadow in Midnight Mauve
Ideal Shade Pressed Powder in Neutral
True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Romantic
Glimmersticks Eyeliner in Black
Super Curlacious Mascara in Black
Ultra Moisture Rich 24K Lipstick in Golden Peach
Ultra Moisture Rich Lipstick in Berry Mauvy
Glazewear Dimensions Lipstick in Rouge
Glazewear Dimensions Lipstick in Glimmer
Glazewear Dimensions Lipstick in Sequins Pink
For medium toned chicas:
Ideal Shade Dual Foundation in Pure Beige
Super Shock Mascara in Black
Ultra Moisture Rich Lipstick in Pale Rose
Smooth Mineral Powder Foundation in Buff
Smooth Mineral Blush in Golden Glow
Smooth Mineral Eyeshadow in Mocha Goddess
Ideal Shade Pressed Powder in Natural
True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Greens
Glimmersticks Eyeliner in Cosmic Brown
Uplifting Waterproof Mascara in Black
Ultra Moisture Rich 24K Lipstick in Golden Raisin
Ultra Moisture Rich Lipstick in Crushed Rose
Glazewear Dimensions Lipstick in Rouge
Glazewear Dimensions Lipstick in Glimmer
Glazewear Dimensions Lipstick in Sugar
Skin and body treatment lots:
Solutions Total Radiance AM/PM
Cellu-Sculpt Anti-Cellulite Body Sculpting Treatment
Ultra Moisture Rich Lipstick in Sheer Nectar
Solutions Total Radiance AM/PM
Cellu-Sculpt Anti-Cellulite Body Sculpting Treatment
Glazewear SPF 15 Lip Gloss in Clear
Anew Clinical Advanced Retexturizing Peel
Advanced Eye Perfector
Anew Clinical Lift and Tuck Professional Body Perfector
Advanced Eye Perfector
How to join
You can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. In it, just answer these questions:
1. What’s your favorite Avon product/s?
It doesn’t have to be limited to makeup!
2. Are you fair or medium skin toned?
Very important to answer this question!
Double your chances of winning by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the line below after posting your comment in this entry:
RT @phoebeann: The Swiper Shares Her Avon Arsenal! http://tinyurl.com/yd46g85
I’ll pick the winners at random among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. MNL time on Sunday, 21 February 2010. Happy posting!
I <3 avon
My personal fovorites are the true color blush in heavenly pink, their eyeliners and their lipstick in royal fuschia.
I <3 Avon!
My personal favorites are: true blush in heavenly pink, their eyeliners and their perfect wear lipstick in royal fuschia.
I'm fair skin toned
favorite avon product- the pink with green sports bra ; )
medium toned ; )
Glazewear lipstick in Champagne Glow–love at first swipe!
Fair toned, I guess.=)
avon is <3!
My personal favorites are True Color blush in heavenly pink, their eyeliners and their royal fuchsia lipstick. love love! <3
fair toned.
1. Lipstick ULTRA COLOR RICH 24K GOLD
2. I have Medium skin tone
fave avon product: am/pm moisturizer(specially the pm side
)
i’m fair
thanks!!
*finger crossed*
my favorite avon product is their anew eye cream. works wonders! also, i am medium-toned
thanks!
My favorites are avon glazewear lipsticks & glimmersticks eye & lip liner.
I am medium skin toned.
Thanks =)
Ideal Shade Pressed Powder! Love it so much, perfect for my skin tone
Fair toned.
1. If i really have to choose just one (from the many that I love), my ultimate favorite would be their simply pretty shine no more pressed powder in almond. it’s perfect for my oily/acne-prone skin (non-acnegenic and non-comedogenic) and has an added SPF 14. i usually hoard whenever it is on sale (from P120 down to P109 for the compact and P95 down to P65 for the refill)
2. I have medium skin tone. ^_^
1. My favorite avon product would be their underwears! i have almost everything in their brochure
im also a fan of their glazewear glosses.
2. medium toned
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1. What’s your favorite Avon product/s?
I love everything especially their lipsticks, from Glazewear to Ultra Moisture Rich line.
2. Are you fair or medium skin toned?
I’m fair skinned
Thanks Pheobe and thanks to AVON!
Retweeted and followed you Phoebe
i soooper love their underwear for plus sized women (like me). Never had any brand that’s as comfy and long-lasting. Plus, i love the fact that they’re cotton too, so I always feel fresh.
i’ve also tried and loved their liquid eyeliner and ultra rich moisture lipstick.
i have medium skin-tone.
thanks!!! hope to win
btw, followed you on twitter (i’m tiffanydooda) and rt’d
thanks again!
favorite avon product would be their avon naturals lotion and their bras.:)
1. What’s your favorite Avon product/s?
Avon Glazewear Lip Gloss in Darling Pink, been using it for 4 years, my God! College days!
2. Are you fair or medium skin toned?
Fair skin toned
Ugh, don’t even get me started on Mondays. Anyway, I am a big fan of Avon scents (especially Sweet Honesty and the Angel Locsin line). I’m medium. Good luck to everyone joining!
i’ve been in-love with sweet honesty powder and perfume oil since i was 9! (i secretly ordered it from my avon lady tita while my om was skimming through the underwear pages.haha)
color me medium please.
thanks.
I loooove Avon’s ASTONISHING lengths mascara! Since my lashes are already long, it gives my lashes that extra oomph and people always ask me if I’m wearing falsies or not. I toootally love it!
Skintone is fair.
I started out with the Simply Pretty line because my cousin used to be an Avon Lady and she always gives me free samples.
I’m medium-toned
I haven’t tried Avon’s make-ups yet as I am just a make-up newbie, but I’d really love to try them.
I love love Avon’s Bras & their Sweet Honesty Powder, I’ve been using it since I was in HighSchool.
I am Medium skin toned.
Thanks and more power to your blog!
I also followed you on twitter and retweeted!
http://twitter.com/waveish
Thanks again!
I love Avon’s lipbalms. The affordable lingerie and cutesy camis and shorts used to be staples in my closets during me high school days. I’m fair skin toned.
followed you in twitter already
(bluerlyn)
as for avon procucts that i love – i love the undergarments, i think they’re of good quality at the same time economical. for the make up, i love their mousse lipstick in nude.
as for my skin tone, i have medium skin tone.
gosh i really hope I’d win.
Good Morning.
I love their Skin so soft lotion it’s making my skin fell soft and smoother every time I used it and their strawberry lip gloss I really love it taste when it touches my lips.
Tan
I swear I almost used all AVon’s Cosmetics.I had been a member of this, for my personal use only.I always get excited whenever they will launched new products.Right now I had been using their Ideal Shade liquid Foundation, and I like it.It is lightweight and has really a nice coverage.It is not too sticky and easy to blend too.I also used Simply Pretty Dual foundie with my kabuki, it hides redness on my face.I also like their mousse blushes,I also love it.Their ultra luxury brow liner is not that Too oily,that smudges too heavy.It gives a natural look on my brows.I love their Ideal shade line, most improved. I wanna also want to try their mineral make ups
Super ganda din pala yung Ultra moisture l/s nila and even glazewear, and miracle lipstick too…Yung lipgloss na favorite ko talaga nila na super like ko din ay yung Cynthia Rowley, kaso na phased out na.(dunno the exact spelling)
1. I love the avon simply pretty lip balm in strawberry
2. fair skin toned gal here
Thanks for having this contest! I’m a follower of your twitter and retweeted about your contest here: http://twitter.com/kikayfetz
Love the Skin So Soft lotions. They’ve got just the right amount of scent that doesn’t overwhelm while keeping the skin hydrated.
I’ve got fair skin
1. What’s your favorite Avon product/s?
Favorite Avon Product the Simple Pretty Eye Defining Pencil (black)..my eyes are so pretty if i am wearing it..
2. Are you fair or medium skin toned?
Medium Skin tone…Great!!
hi. i really love the ultra moisture rich mousse lipstick esp. i love how avon came up with a very unique idea of putting a mousse at the center to serve as kind of lip balm. and i also love the soft matte mousse foundation. i like the way it gives a smooth finish, and it lasts a long time and i dont need to retouch often.
fair toned. thanks=)
1. I practically grew up with Avon products ranging from the Cherry Blossoms kids stuff, to the playful Missy undergarments to my currently fave page in the brochure, the Make Up section! Always had True Color blush
2. Medium skin toned
the only avon product i’ve ever tried was the perfect wear lipstick and i loved it. it was my aunt’s and she’d let me swipe some on every time i was with her. i think the shade was cappuccino or something.
medium skin tone. XD
1. I love Avon’s undergarments especially their panties
I purchase my undies most of the time from an Avon reseller which is a friend of mine ^_^
2. I’m medium skin toned ^_^