About Avon

Avon is the world's leading direct seller of beauty and related products, reaching women in over 120 countries through 5.8 million independent sales Representatives.

2009 sees Avon celebrate its 15th Anniversary in Ireland, and now is one of the top beauty brands in the country, providing its customers with innovative, stylish and great value products.

Avon offers an extensive range of products including make-up, skincare, fragrance, jewellery, lingerie, personal care, accessories and gifts.

Avon is dedicated to empowering women and supporting their causes and has helped raise millions for breast cancer charities. Read more about the causes Avon supports.

Avon History

Avon History

Avon was established in the USA over 120 years ago by a 28 year old door-to-door bookseller, David McConnell. He discovered that the rose oil perfumes he was giving away as an added customer incentive were the very reason women were buying his books. The scene was set for him to realise a big dream, a fast-moving product line of superior quality merchandise, sold by a vast network of spirited entrepreneurs direct from the manufacturer to the homes of consumers.

The California Perfume Company was founded, with a line of five floral fragrances, and a range of everyday essential items. All items were backed by an unconditional, money back guarantee – something still upheld by Avon. In the early days, products were sold by showing customers a sample case. As the range of products grew the company published its first brochure after about ten years, a business tool that is synonymous with Avon today.

The world’s first 'Avon Lady'

Mrs P.F.E. Albee of Winchester, New Hampshire, was hired by McConnell in 1886 to help develop the early selling model that would become the foundation for a global business. Mrs Albee sold products and recruited other women as depot agents, becoming the role model for the Avon Representative of today.

David McConnell offered a unique way for women to take control of their lives and move towards economic independence at a time before women had the right to vote and when most were expected to remain within the home rather than earn a living.

Avon calling

With global aspirations and during a visit to England, McConnell was struck by the beauty of the countryside surrounding Stratford-on-Avon, and introduced a product line called Avon comprising a toothbrush, talcum powder and vanity set. In 1939, the company’s name was changed to Avon Products Inc.

With the 1950s becoming the age of television, the famous ‘ding dong – Avon calling’ fanfare was first heard on US television in 1954. Further global expansion accelerated in the latter part of the decade, paving the way for entry into Europe

CEO's Message

Welcome to the corporate website of Avon Products, Inc. Here you will find everything you need to know about Avon, including information about our brands, our heritage as a direct seller, as well as the latest company news and investor information. You can also read about Avon’s commitment to social responsibility, our corporate policies and positions on a variety of important issues, and the Avon Foundation’s philanthropic efforts supporting the breast cancer and domestic violence causes.

This year Avon proudly celebrates its 124th year anniversary of empowering women all over the world. Since 1886, Avon has been building bonds with women, offering them a dynamic earnings opportunity to achieve economic independence, accomplish their financial goals and transform their lives.

As a top global brand and world leader in lipsticks, fragrances and anti-aging skincare, Avon continues to revolutionize the beauty industry by launching innovative, first-to-market products using Avon-patented technology. In addition, our growth vision includes expanding into new geographies, bringing our high-quality products and personalized service to more and more women.

Throughout the years, we at Avon have always been proud of our legacy, our iconic brand, and the reputation we have earned as a responsible corporate citizen. Our founder, David H. McConnell, built this company on solid values and principles with a longstanding commitment to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. As a result, Avon has been consistently recognized as one of the most admired companies and one of the best companies to work for, with a highly diverse global workforce of nearly 42,005 employees.

I encourage you to browse our website and read about our exciting business, and to learn more about the power of direct selling and the Avon brand. You’ll find that Avon is a true force for good, improving and changing the lives of others as we continue to fulfill our vision as the company for women.

Andrea Jung
Chairman and CEO,
Avon Products, Inc

Career Opportunities

Avon is the world's leading direct seller of beauty and related products, with over $10 billion in annual revenues. Avon markets to women around the world through over five million independent sales Representatives. Avon product lines include such recognizable brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin-So-Soft, Avon Solutions, Advance Techniques Hair Care, Avon Naturals, Mark, and Avon Wellness. Avon also markets an extensive line of fashion jewelry and apparel.

Become an Avon Associate
Avon knows no boundaries. Our associates worldwide support a global network of nearly five million independent sales representatives. Wherever you work for Avon in the world, you are assured of outstanding career opportunities and the chance to prove yourself in a fast-paced and challenging working environment. Your colleagues – from research scientists and IT specialists to marketing experts and field operations veterans – will be among of the best professionals in their field.

Avon's commitment to its employees is fourfold. We set ourselves high standards in:

Compensation – Competitive programs that reward associates for individual performance and their contribution to business objectives.

Benefits – Flexible packages that let associates select coverage that meets their individual needs and those of their families.

Professional development – A wide range of on-the-job development programs to help associates reach their full potential.

Workplace environment – At the heart of Avon are management practices that further our values of respect for the individual.

We champion diversity, leadership, high standards, communication and teamwork – everywhere we do business. Wherever we do business, we are committed to be the best place to work.

Avon Means Brand Power

Behind the scenes at Avon, world-class scientists and technicians are masterminding Avon's latest product innovations. Explore these pages to find out more about how The Company for Women is staying at the forefront of the beauty marketplace by bringing leading-edge, technology-based products to women around the world. And watch a short video to see our new $100 million state-of-the art Research and Development Center in Suffern, New York.

Avon Color And Beyond Color

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Avon Color is Avon’s flagship global color cosmetics brand which offers a variety of color cosmetics products, including foundations, powders, lip, eye and nail products. Avon Color’s palettes contain shades that suit the skin tones of women of all ethnicities.

Avon Color provides superior innovation and high-technology in its products to deliver beauty and treatment-related benefits that make women look and feel their best. Avon Color has over the decades brought scientific advances to the beauty market with the launch of hit products such as Glimmersticks eyeliners and lipliners, slim-line mechanical color pencils that allow for a smoother application, and Glazewear Liquid Lip Color, which contains patented Thixotropic Gellant System that moisturizes lips with Vitamins A, C, and E.

Avon Color's product portfolio includes:

Mistake Proof Mascara is the first-ever mascara with a built-in “mistake” eraser. This multi-benefit mascara provides volume, length and lift on one end and a gel “eraser” on the other end to undo mascara mishaps.

Pro-To-Go Lipstick with its breakthrough design allows opening, applying and closing the lipstick all with one hand. With one slide of a button, Pro-To-Go Lipstick gives luscious color and hydrating lip care.

Jillian Dempsey for AVON Professional Collection, a new line of makeup that will leave you looking like you go to a professional make-up artist. The collection includes:

• Kohl Eyeliner with Smudger, a creamy eye pencil that can be used as a liner or a shadow to create smoky eyes. Available in Black, Plum, Navy and Dark Brown.
• Eyeshadow Trio, a palette containing two powder shadows to add dimension to the eyes and one cream formula to apply over the lids as a highlighter/base. Available in Ice Shimmer, Lavender Mist, Antique Bronze and Pebble Wash.
• Lash Professional Mascara, a dual-ended mascara featuring the Extreme Volume formula and Perfect Wear waterproof formula. Available in Black, Brown, Brown Black and Burgundy.

SuperSHOCK Mascara, Avon’s biggest-ever, flexible bristle brush gives the maximum amount of mascara in just one dip. Each formula contains unique microfibers that expand and plump lashes, creating bold, dramatic lashes. Avon SuperSHOCK Mascara is currently available in Black, Brown Black, Brown and Navy.

Beyond Color

Beyond Color is a leading anti-aging color cosmetics brand enriched with sophisticated ingredients and Avon’s patented technology to improve and enhance skin’s texture around the eyes, cheeks and lips. Beyond Color combines the benefits of anti-aging technology and an expansive color palette of radiant hues that suit the skin tones of women of all ethnicities.

Beyond Color uses exclusive technologies such as Vita Color Complex, which helps boost cellular energy to smooth lines and wrinkles and firm and tighten skin. Other technologies used in Beyond Color products include Skin Lift Technology which contains a 3D polymer to tighten skin, and the Retinex Plumping Complex which contains retinol to exfoliate and restore skin to its more youthful counters.

Beyond Color’s product portfolio includes:

• Avon Beyond Color Plumping Lip Color SPF with Double the Retinol, a lipstick formulated with a double dose of Retinol to help stimulate collagen renewal for lips that are firmer, youthful and more supple in appearance.
• Avon Beyond Color Lip Recovery Cream, an Avon innovation, a full color lip balm that instantly reduces the appearance of chapped lips. Beyond Color Lip Recovery Cream is the first of its kind to combine treatment and color in one remarkable lip product, providing sumptuous color that re-texturizes and reconditions lips.
• Avon Beyond Color Radiant Lifting Foundation SPF 12, a foundation with exclusive skin-lifting ingredients works to tone, firm and lift while liquid vitamin-enriched color blends seamlessly with your skin for a naturally flawless, radiant look.

Avon Skincare With Anew And Solutions

Anew is the world’s leading mass market anti-aging skin care brand offering breakthrough products infused with innovative technology at affordable prices.

Avon revolutionized skin care in 1992, when it was the first company to launch an anti-aging product containing Alpha Hydroxy Acids, which was Anew Perfecting Complex for Face.

The Anew brand boasts an assortment of skin care products that fight all stages of the aging process, whether our customer is preventing the early signs of aging in her 20s, or restoring the youthful texture of her complexion in her 50s. Anew is also well-known for pioneering products that serve as at-home alternatives to professional cosmetic treatments.

Anew ‘s product portfolio includes:

• ANEW Clinical Derma-Full X3 Facial Filling Serum, an ultra-concentrated, lightweight serum with a unique helix formation that contains the injectable-grade Hyaluronic Acid to provide visible volume restoration, and contouring and deep wrinkle filling benefits.
• ANEW Rejuvenate 24 Hour Eye Cream is a dual eye system with SPF 25 to fight aging throughout the day. Two creams, a day revitalizing cream and a night restoration cream, are packaged in a dual-chamber jar and exclusively engineered to continuously repair and protect skin against age damage in the delicate eye area.
• ANEW Rejuvenate Night Revitalizing Cream is a lightweight gel-cream that delivers the rejuvenating results of a professional anti-aging facial.
• ANEW Rejuvenate Flash Facial Revitalizing Concentrate is a concentrated serum treatment with three times the level of the exclusive Revita Fresh technology which helps increase cell-to-cell cohesion to help strengthen the skin’s surface layers.
• ANEW Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System utilizes aluminum oxide crystals and special polishing beads that resurface and refresh skin to reveal a radiant and more youthful appearance. Polyethylene polishing beads refine and refinish, while advanced polymers conditions skin.
• ANEW Ultimate Contouring Eye System, a dual-formula eye treatment designed to recontour, repair and rebuild skin’s cellular structure for dramatic, refining results and younger-looking eyes.
• Anew Clinical ThermaFirm Face Lifting Cream, a treatment with Triple Sonic Technology to firm, tighten and rejuvenate skin to look smoother and revitalized—the at-home alternative to thermal facelifts.
• Anew Clinical Advanced Retexturizing Peel, a ready-to-use retexturing treatment that peels away dullness and visible age damage to restore skin’s radiance and youth.
• Anew Clinical Eye Lift, the first-ever dual eye treatment that “lifts” both the lower and upper eye areas for dramatically younger-looking skin.
• Anew Clinical Deep Crease Concentrate with Bo-Hylurox™ a powerful serum with a blend of natural, active ingredients. Formulated with portulaca, Avon’s patented extract to make hard-to-treat creases (or ‘expression lines’) look more relaxed.
• Anew Clinical Line and Wrinkle Corrector, a skin care treatment that renews, rebuilds and regenerates skin from within. Quadruple-Patented Technology Derma-3X Technology™ stimulates production of the three key dimensions of age-vulnerable skin.

Avon Solutions is Avon’s mid-tier skin care line of facial and body treatments formulated to meet our customers’ unique skin needs. Offered at slightly more affordable prices than the Anew brand, Avon Solutions products are infused with the Avon Daily Skin Allowance, a unique combination of nutrients and supplements developed by Avon that helps women maintain healthy skin.

In 2006, Avon Solutions introduced Ageless Results, its first line of skin care products which includes trickle-down technology, an adaptation of Avon’s world-class anti-aging skin care technology.

Avon Solutions’ product portfolio includes:

• Avon Solutions a.m./p.m., a dual-chamber skincare system that includes a separate cleanser and moisturizer. Both the cleanser and the moisturizer have dual chambers with one side for morning and the other side for evening. The moisturizing technology features a light-activated delivery system triggered by an increase in environmental stresses like sun exposure; free radical fighting antioxidants including vitamin E and C to help counteract skin damaging environmental aggressors; and SPF protection. Solutions a.m./p.m. is currently available in two routines: Total Radiance for normal to combination skin, and Maximum Moisture for dry skin.
• Ageless Results, Avon’s new anti-aging line of products formulated with soy, vitamin antioxidants and peptide to help restore the nutrients that aging takes away.
• Super Shape Anti-Cellulite and Stretch Mark Cream, the first dual-action treatment that works to visibly diminish the look of cellulite and stretch marks, immediately leaving skin feeling firmer and tighter.
• Slim and Sleek Leg Perfector, a treatment infused with naturally derived plant extracts, including alpha complex to help boost skin’s resiliency, carnitine to help energize skin, and sunflower seed extract to help protect skin’s firmness.
• True Pore-Fection, a skin care line of lotions and cleansers for oily and combination skin.
• Hydrofirming, a skin care line of lotions and cleansers for dry skin.

Avon Bath & Body With Naturals & Skin-So-Soft

Skin So Soft, is one of Avon’s best-loved brands offering a line of bath and body products for all skin types. Since the launch of the brand’s famous bath oil in 1961, Skin So Soft has evolved over the years to an extended line of brands that include Daily Moisture, Renew & Refresh, Soft & Glow, Fresh & Smooth and Soft & Firm that provide skin smoothing and skin caring benefits.

Skin So Soft has also expanded beyond bath and body care with the launch of products that help protect against insects. This led to the development of the Skin So Soft Bug Guard PLUS line of products that use IR 3535 in 8 DEET-free formulations that are easy to use for the whole family.

In February 2007, Avon will launch Skin So Soft Fusions Dual Softening Body Wash, the first body wash that fuses an exfoliating formula with an ultra-conditioning cleanser.

Recent Skin So Soft products include:

• Avon Skin So Soft Fusions Dual Softening Body Moisturizer, is dually formulated to help skin maintain optimal hydration from above and deep within skin’s surface. One formula softens and smoothes the surface of the skin while the other works to fortify deep within skin’s surface to create a special hydrating cushion. Available in Soft & Sensual, Soft & Nourish, and Soft & Replenish.
• Skin So Soft Bug Guard IR 3535 Expedition and Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Picaridin, deliver long-lasting insect repellency and are available as pump and aerosol sprays.
• Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 Unscented SPF 15 Sunscreen Spray, an EPA-registered DEET-free SPF 15 aerosol.
• Skin So Soft Satin Glow, a daily body moisturizer that gradually develops a natural, healthy summer glow.
• Skin So Soft Fresh & Smooth, a line of hair removal products such as shaving gel and waxing kits to effectively remove hair, leaving skin silky and smooth.

Naturals

Avon Naturals is Avon’s popular line of value-priced bath and body care products. Dermatologically tested and fragrance-screened, Avon Naturals products are safe for all skin types.

Avon Naturals offers an array of gentle, moisturizing cleansers, lotions, and body sprays and shampoos that create a light bath experience and are available in a variety of refreshing scents such as lavender and chamomile, gardenia, raspberry, peach, and cucumber melon.

In 2005, Avon launched Avon Naturals Skincare, a line of products formulated with Bioseed Complex™, a unique blend of grapeseed, neem seed, and sunflower seed extracts to clean, soothe and protect skin.

Avon Naturals’ product portfolio includes:

• Naturals Tea Tree and Grapefruit Gel Face Cream, a light cream that softens and hydrates skin.
• Naturals Peach and Almond Milk Face Scrub an exfoliant that removes dry flaky skin to reveal a glowing complexion.
• Naturals Lavender and Chamomile Shower Gel, Body Lotion and Body Spray gently cleanses and calms skin.
• Naturals Black Cherry & Nutmeg Shower Gel, and Body Lotion cleanses and soothes skin.
• Naturals Shampoos and Conditioners, effective shampoos and conditioners available in poppy seed and almond, ginger and mango, pink grapefruit and rose, scents.
• Naturals Anti-Bacterial Liquid Soap, available in cucumber melon, peach, gardenia and vanilla.

Avon Hair Care With Advance Techniques

Advance Techniques salon-quality products serve the needs of every hair type, age group and ethnic background. As a recognized hair care brand among Avon customers, Advance Techniques delivers a wide range of shampoos, conditioners and styling products.

Advance Techniques launched in 2000, offering a broad selection of high performance hair care products to accommodate a diverse consumer base. Since then, Advance Techniques products have been reformulated to include Creatine, an essential skin care ingredient that strengthens and repairs hair from root to tip. Creatine also protects hair against damage caused by heat styling and chemical processes.

Advance Techniques offers shampoos, conditioners and styling products in the following four hair care categories to meet the needs of every woman.

Volume and Texture, formulated with Creatine Plus Amino Peptides to plump fine, lifeless hair.

Straight and Sleek, formulated with Creatine Plus Silicone Smoothers to tame and illuminate out of control hair for a smooth polished look.

Color Protection, formulated with Creatine Plus an Anti-Oxidant & UV Filter Complex to protect the brilliance and health of color-treated hair.

Daily Results, formulated with Creatine plus-Pro-Vitamin B5 to help improve the condition and manageability of hair.

Intense Repair, formulated with Creatine plus Hyaluronic Moisture System to treat and repair dry, damaged hair.

Fragrance

As the world’s largest manufacturer of mass market perfumes, Avon offers affordable scents with upscale packaging so that all women can enjoy the Avon fragrance experience.
Originally known as The California Perfume Company, Avon began its fragrance legacy in 1886 when it introduced Little Dot Perfumes. Since then, blockbuster icons like Little Black Dress, Far Away, Sweet Honesty, Rare Gold and Imari have been legendary among our customers.


In 2004, Avon launched its first prestige fragrance trilogy Today,Tomorrow, Always, supported by Avon spokeswoman Salma Hayek. Avon’s prestige fragrance collection is well-suited for the customer who is willing to spend more on her fragrance.
Avon also manufactures fragrances for men. In 2006, Avon launched Derek Jeter Driven its new fragrance by baseball star Derek Jeter. Other popular fragrances for men include Blue Rush, Black Suede and Wild Country.
Several of Avon fragrances for both men and women extend to a line of ancillary products such as body creams and lotions.
Avon fragrance portfolio includes:

• Christian LaCroix Absynthe, a new Oriental Green scent exclusively designed by Christian Lacroix for Avon. Its top notes include absinthe extract, golden freesia and green anise with midnotes of orchid, saffron, and narcissus nectar. Antique wood, ebony musk, myrrh and amber create this fragrance’s smoky drydown.
• U by Ungaro for Her and U by Ungaro for Him, was designed exclusively for Avon by haute couture designer Emanuel Ungaro. U by Ungaro for Her carries an alluring scent made up of fresh blossoming florals surrounded by sensual blonde woods and is packaged in the shape of a soft pink hourglass. U by Ungaro for Him blends an airy crispness that leads to a sophisticated blend of rich, textural woods and is packaged in a sleek rectangular shape paired with translucent glass.
• Christian Lacroix Rouge, was exclusively created for Avon by haute couture designer Christian Lacroix is a bold floral chypre based on natural Patchouli Heart, contrasted with an exhilarating introduction of Spanish carnation and energizing white pepper.
• Derek Jeter Driven, the new fragrance for men (www.avon.com/derekjeter)
• Extraordinary which combines the richness of chocolate truffles and the sparkling effervescence of champagne
• Today, Tomorrow, Always, Avon’s first prestige fragrance trilogy promoted by Avon spokesperson Salma Hayek. 

Our Visions

To be the company that best understands and satisfies the product, service and self-fulfilment needs of woman globally. Our five values are Trust, Respect, Belief, Humility and Integrity. We believe that everything we do, everything we say and everything we produce as a company are infused with these values.