Review : Avon Instinct EDP launch in Malaysia!

Early last month, Avon introduced its new range of fragrance, Instinct Eau De Parfum at Borneo Rainforest Café, Bandar Sunway.

We were told that the dress code is foxy jungle so I went with leopard prints from my dress, handbags and heels! Add to add in the foxy look, I went with my red lipstick! 

Avon's head of Commercial Marketing, Mandy Cupper gave a warm welcome speech before revealing the new face for Avon Instinct.

Representing Avon Instinct is the iconic beauty with a smoldering presence on and off screen, Megan Fox whom is a perfect fit for the intensely exotic new scents – lush, fruity floral. Avon Instinct is an ode to the kind of sensuality that Fox embodies.

Mandy said in her opening speech that “When we developed Avon Instinct, we were looking for someone who could portray the essence of a wildly alluring fragrance. No one evokes magnetic attraction better than Megan—men and women alike see her as a bold, captivating beauty. She’s the perfect face for a scent that’s intensely alluring and a little bit dangerous” 

“The creation of INSTINCT has introduced another Hollywood beauty into our exclusive family of A-Listers, joining the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Olivia Wilde, Salma Hayek and Jennifer Hudson. Today, Avon is one of the world’s leading fragrance marketers. Avon scents are so enduring, so timeless, that fragrances first introduced three decades ago continue to captivate today,” added Mandy.

 Opening gambits - fire dancers

 This model looks so gorgeous, love her sultry eyes makeup!

The event was graced by the ever gorgeous, Scha Al-Yahya, Avon’s Fragrance Ambassador in Malaysia

Spot her baby bump! She looks glowing event though she is heavily pregnant now! Love her leopard print dress! 

Avon Instinct EDP consist of fascinating blend and layers of exotic aromatic:

Top Note 

Sparkling Greens: A modern lush freshness which transports you to a secret garden where your senses are gently touched by dew drops and sunshine.

Middle Note 

Camellia ScentTrekTM: One of Givaudan’s exclusive ScentTrekTM ingredients, an intoxicating aroma surrounds you as layered petals unfold to reveal a seductive and alluring scent, evoking carnal feelings of temptation and desire.

Base Note

Sensual Sandalwood: Exudes a creamy, exotic woody sensation, giving Instinct a distinct signature. Sensuous and skin-soft, sandalwood has a comforting effect, leaving you wrapped in rich sensuality.

Review on Avon Instinct EDP 

I love the design of the bottle which comes in gold colour and I love how it embossed leopard print onto the bottle to give it an exotic feel. When I first tried Avon Instinct EDP, I could smell the fruity lime/orange  scent which is pretty strong on the first few seconds. But after a while when the top note scent started to settle i n I could detect a light floral scent (which should be the camellia flower scent). After few minutes, when the scent is totally set in...I could clearly smell the woody and sandalwood scent. The fragrance lasts on few for a good few hours and I quite like it the scent when it is settled in. I would say this is a sensual scent for a confident and sultry woman!

Avon Instinct Eau de Parfum is already available starting 16 April 2014 in all Avon Beauty Boutique nationwide and with Avon's dealers for RM99 for 50ml (in Peninsular Malaysia) and RM113.85 (in Sabah & Sarawak)

To get your Avon Instinct EDP, you can either contact your Avon Representative or visit the nearest Avon Beauty Boutique nationwide. For inquiries, call the AVON Toll-Free Line at 1-800-22-AVON (2866), visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AvonMy or log on to http://www.my.avon.com

Redeem a FREE Avon Ultra Color Rich Absolute lipstick sample on International Women's Day!

AVON, the company for women is all geared to bring cheers to women out there with more than 200,000 latest Avon Ultra Color Rich Absolute lipsticks sample to be given away as special gifts for women nationwide. 

Come in 10 attractive shades, these 200,000 lipstick sample will be given away at more than 200 locations  (between 10am to 5pm) where AVON pink ladies will be available.

To celebrate this special day, AVON collaborates with the Ministry of Women, Family and Social Development and the main celebration will take place at 5 locations on the same day. These locations include : 

• Mydin Mall Meru Ipoh 
• Mydin Mall Kuala Terengganu 
• Mydin Seremban II, Negeri Sembilan 
• One Borneo Mall, Kota Kinabalu 
• Hills Shopping Mall, Kuching Sarawak; and more than 200 locations nationwide. 

To find out the nearest locations near you, please call up your nearest Avon Beauty Boutique http://www.my.avon.com/PRSuite/beautycenters.page

“International Women's Day is indeed a very special and meaningful celebration for AVON. As the company for women and also the world's largest direct seller, AVON is sold through more than 6 million active independent Avon Sales representatives. Our representatives are a powerful network of six million entrepreneurs distributing the AVON brochure and adding a personal touch with their informed product testimonials. AVON provides our representatives with flexibility to balance work and family life, while still being able to run a thriving business on their own terms." explained Carolyn, Avon Malaysia Managing Director.

And yes do wear in PINK tommorow to join #AvonPinkDay

For more information on the celebration details, please log on www.facebook.com/AvonMy or call tollfree 1800-22-2866 (AVON)

Avon Warehouse Sale on 7 & 8 December 2013 - Price starts from RM1

Well I am giving a shoutout for Avon warehouse because I'm a big fan of Avon Kissable Lipstick range and I always I carry one in my bag because the shade is lovely and it is not drying too!

Was excited to know there will be Avon Warehouse Sale this weekends at their HQ (next to Federal Highway) and prices starts from RM1!

Avon Warehouse Sale 2013

Date : 7 & 8 December 2013 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time : 10 am to 4pm
Location: Avon Petaling Jaya di Lot 13A, Jalan 219, Seksyen 51A, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor (next to Federal Highway)
Items for sale : Iincludes cosmetics, intimates wear, accessories, fragrance, handbags & etc. 

For more information, visit call 1-800-22-2866 or visit their www.facebook.com/AvonMy or www.my.avon.my

p/s: In case you don't know Avon is the biggest beauty company from United States and not from Malaysia. Over the years their products quality has improved and their cosmetics is worth checking out! 

Malaysia’s Largest Mobile Breast Cancer Campaign Coming To You with ‘Kiss Goodbye To Breast Cancer’ Bus!

The fight against the Number 1 women killer continues! In conjunction with the much-celebrated worldwide PINK October Month, AVON Malaysia is all geared with its Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer Campaign 2013.

This year around, the fight continues with a strategic collaboration with LPPKN and MYDIN as The Company For Women set to create a new record in the Malaysia Book of Records for The Largest Mobile Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

The campaign’s key objectives are to empower women to improve their breast health while educating the importance of breast screening as part of a healthy lifestyle. The campaign also aims to create awareness among women, with emphasis that one third of breast cancers are preventable and that regular screening can save lives. 

Themed “Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer”, this fun road tour will be carried out simultaneously via different 6 buses in 6 zones nationwide; namely the north, central, south, east coast, Sabah and Sarawak. These unique buses are equipped with private rooms specially designed for clinical breast checks, educational corner and registration counter for mammogram subsidy.

Scheduled from 5th to 30th October 2013, these KGBC buses are slated to stop over at 48 locations nationwide from 10am – 5pm each weekend. Locations are selected for their hot spot awareness and reach-out potentials, with main locations being at Mydin Malls where the public is easily accessed. 

The key highlight of the tour is the free clinical breast health check by LPPKN’s professional medical teams, educating the masses that breast cancer screening should be made as a routine testing aims at detecting breast cancer at its earlier stages. Regular breast cancer screenings can detect early signs of breast cancer, including tumours that are too small to feel. 

To encourage participation, Avon will be giving away attractive goodies to the first 100 participants who get on board the bus for their breast screening. Also, 50 participants with pink outfits will win Best Dressed prizes. The public can also look forward to various exciting programs like charity makeovers, pink bazaar charity sales, lucky draws and free bra fitting education, among others. 

For more information, please contact the Avon toll-free hotline at 1800-22-AVON (2866) or visit www.facebook.com.AvonMy

Avon’s Mega Effects Mascara is the 1st WONDERBRUSH that changes mascara history!

For women, mascara is a vital step in their beauty routine. Whether you prefer your lashes natural and fluttery or bold and voluminous, a look would feel somewhat ‘incomplete’ without a lick of mascara. A good mascara should add both length and volume, so say goodbye to itty-bitty-barely-there lashes with Avon’s Mega Effects Mascara.

The WonderBrush: Mega Effects Mascara replaces the standard wand with an innovative new multi-dimensional brush that lifts top and bottom lashes from root to tip in a whole new way. The first-ever brush of its kind, the WonderBrush fits the curve of your eyes and can be used at 12 different angles for a corner-to-corner lash transformation. The bigger bristle area combs through lashes easily for phenomenal clump-free volume, putting 40 percent more mascara to lash*.

Get The Look: To use, grip at the sides and remove the mascara cap. Rock the brush from side to side to pull out. Bend the brush to your desired angle and apply from root to tip. To close, insert the applicator until it locks in place.

The Results: Bold lashes with panoramic volume. Eyes look bigger and lashes look darker, denser and more dramatic. Clump-proof, sweat-proof, non-flaking and non-smudging. Ophthalmologist tested.

The Experts: “I love Mega Effects Mascara; the bendable wand allows you to get in close from many different angles, making it super easy to use. I always keep at least one in my makeup kit!” -Lauren Anderson, Avon Global Celebrity Makeup Artist

“There hasn’t been true innovation in mascara since the 1950s. We realized there was a need for an improved application process and Avon is changing history by introducing a breakthrough with ergonomics in mind that will change the mascara application experience.” -Lisa Lamberty, Avon Executive Director of Color Research & Development

This is really an interesting design for a mascara, haven't seen anything like this before! Ah I want to get my hand on this to try and see how it works!

Avon Mega Effects Mascara goes on sale this 1 September 2013 at RM38.00(S&S RM43.70). Contact your Avon Dealer or visit the nearest Avon Beauty Boutique. 

For more information, call Avon’s Toll Free Line at 1-800-22-AVON (2866) or visit http://www.my.avon.com

Avon Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer Fund Raising

Avon’s latest breakthrough lipstick, Totally Kissable is infused with a tantalizing blend of natural oils and fruit enzymes, it saturates lips in conditioning, rich color that smells and tastes as luscious as it looks. Its chic, multi-faceted silver packaging accessorizes your vanity, while its hydrating formula enriches lips with silky soft shades for any occasion. 

Infused with fruit enzymes as well as lush Avocado and Coconut oils, new Totally Kissable Lipstick instantly boosts lips’ moisture levels by more than 100%, conditioning and smoothing your lips for a perfectly flirty look. It also contains Collagen so your lips feel plumped up with a naturally pretty pout no one can resist! 

Available in 10 shades, the full coverage, conditioning formula leaves lips kissably soft and visibly fuller*: Lacey Mauve, Racy Red, Deep Orchid, Smitten Red, Berry Smooch, Make Out Red, Red Embrace, Mauve Allure, Pink Wink, Fuchsia Flirt

 After applying Totally Kissable Lipstick, 96% of women said their lips felt softer and smoother. A truly moisturizing lipstick that delivers a multi-sensory experience. Look good and feel good with Totally Kissable Lipstick. 

With every purchase of the Avon Totally Kissable Lipstick at RM23.90, RM1.00 will be donated to Avon’s Kiss Goodbye To Breast Cancer Fund. 

Also for every Prosthesis bra sold (at RM44) RM1 will be also be channeled to AVON’s Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer Program within the month of May 2013.

For more information, call Avon’s Toll Free Line at 1-800-22-AVON (2866) or visit http://www.my.avon.com

A Tribute to Avon Women on International Women's Day

In conjunction with International Women’s Day, Avon Malaysia, the company for women, was all set to celebrate this joyous day with its female associates in a big way, highlighting the theme “A Tribute to Avon Women”. 

To commemorate the special day, each female associate (staff) received an exclusively designed Avon Teddy Bear and warm welcomes by the top management including Carolyn Nur Amira Lee, Avon Managing Director, department heads and their male associates at the entrance upon their arrival in the morning.

The objective of the self defense workshop is to teach basic steps to protect themselves in case of emergencies, and further highlight the need to end violence against women. 

The workshop is conducted by Master Saiful from Kickstart Academy. This is one of Avon’s philanthropic efforts in raising awareness for domestic violence. Recognition Award Together these three women presented different stories of their personal lives but shared one common goal – to raise their children with their best effort.

 Lily Zaireen Bt Sulaiman,42, Franchise Consultant   

She is a widowed mother of 3 children since 29 years old. With a strong will to raise her children, she strives to work hard and never give up. She wakes up at 6am every morning from Serendah to Avon Head Office. For over 20 years in Avon, she started off as a Cashier Clerk and now she has been promoted as a Franchise Consultant. She pushed herself to pursue her studies in 2005 and graduated in 2007 with a Professional Diploma in Entrepreneur and Business Management.Now, her eldest son is in the University, her daughter is waiting for her SPM results while her youngest son is studying in secondary school.

Rozelin Bt Ahmad, 53, Distribution Resources Planning Officer
She is a widowed mother of 5 children and is diagnosed with diabetes 20 years ago. She has been with Avon for more than 32 years.She wakes up as early as 3 in the morning to prepare breakfast to sell at Avon’s head office canteen. With her small business, she is able to save some money to raise her children. Now, 4 of her children are working with stable income and 1 of them is studying in college.

Bhaherathi D/O C Ratnam(Pathma), 45, Assistant Mgr Supply Chain Finance
She is a proud mother with 3 children. Her eldest son is Saresh who got straight As in UPSR, PMR and SPM and he is currently sponsored by the government in a matriculation college. He is a role model to the other siblings. Sharmilla, her daughter followed the brother’s footstep and scored all As in her UPSR & PMR. Pathma hopes her youngest son will excel like his brother and sister. She has always advised her children that education is the most important thing in life and spent most of her time coaching and encouraging her children in their schooling. She has a strong bonding with her children and treats them like friends.

In recognition of these remarkable women, each of them received a trophy and RM500 cash. They felt appreciated and were proud to be recognized by Avon.

I was one of the 7230 people who joined Avon Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer Walk!

Cindy, Wendy, Daniel (my head eater), me & Shannon

Last Sunday, me & a bunch of bloggers dressed in pink joined Avon's charity fun walk called “Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer” in Putrajaya! To be honest this is my first time waking up so early for a charity walk! I gotta to wake up at 5am (after sleeping for 2 hours after attending the NTV Golden Awards in Putrajaya the night before) so that we can reach Putrajaya Prescint 3 by 7am for registration! Well since this is a 5km walk, I decided to use our Samsung Galaxy SIII to capture picture instead of carrying my bulky dlsr camera!

Looked at the thousands of people who are there to join this meaningful walk!

I'm seeing the young, the old, family and couple all joining this meaningful walk

 Avon did a great job hiring few clowns to cheer up us! Making us balloon and funny face to cheer up our Sunday! 

Breast cancer survivors with poster thanking walkers for joining this walk!

 

  Before we could start the walk,  there are Zumba dance for warm up!

 Celebrities looked so energectic while doing zumba dance!

These survivors looked equally energetic and having fun while doing the zumba dance too!

Spotted Avon's ANEW Ambasaddor Soo Wincci & Master Chef Datuk Fazley! They are so popular at the walk, fans are grabbing them to take pictures all the time!

Spotted clebrities like May June who is in pretty purple ombre hair!

We are ready for the walk! 

Spot that Shannon wearing skirt & bunny ears somemore, she said 5km is very short walk only -.- (for her yes lah considering she is joining marathon and run all the time) 

 At 8.30am, Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Heng Sai Kie & Carolyn Nur Amira Lee, Managing Director Avon Malaysia officially flag of the walk!

It was a relaxing walk since there is no prize for people who finish the walk the fastest. 

Looked how our fellow bloggers friends still managed to pose & take pictures!

Spotted many kids dressed in Superheroes costume doing their charity walk too! 

We are lucky because weather is good & it was pretty nice to have morning walk here because air is fresh! Besides that we enjoyed a fun walking experience throughtout the 5km journey where we are entertained & cheered by an eclectic mix of groups such as :-

Creative cheer station!

We are cheered by these colourful poster with cheesy message to support us continue walking!

Ukelele players too!

Guards with horses guarding the walk

BSE (Breast Self Examination) Human Statues, encouraging us to do self-examination on our breast. Prevention is always better than cure!

Stress Free Zone; laughter is the best medicine!

One of th major caused of sickness is our stress level. So we must learn to breathe in and out!

I of course took the opportunity to take picture at all corner, I think this is my first time enjoying the Putrajaya view in such a slow pace!

 JQ & Me , having own sweet taking picture, chating while walking! I must say this is one of the most fun & pleasant charity walk I have ever been too!

 Yay finally I finished Avon's Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer 5km walk!!!! So proud of myself!

After the walk, we are entertained by a couple of songs from Soo Wincci. She really sings well in her Malay songs!

Thumb up to Avon for donating RM50k to Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BWA) and Pink Ribbon Wellness Foundation! 

 Pic taken from JQ's blog

Besides that our blogger friend Daniel is one of the 10 heroes who volunteer himself to be shaved  Bald on the event by Michael & Guy Hair Salon & Academy team! This is to support & understand how breast cancer patients feel when they lose their hair during treatment. Thumb up to Daniel for being so brave and do it for charity even though I at first I thought he was joking when he tweet me and said he want to go bald for charity!

Was glad to know this walk is currently being endorsed by the Malaysian Book of Recods for the Larest Participation Breast Cancer Charity Walk in Malaysia!!! I was really surprised when I knew that more than 7,230 people came for the walk!

After the performances, Madam Siow, 41 a breast cancer survivor & mother of 3 young kids shared her experience when she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.  These survivors are real winners!

 

 Women out there, remember in order to kiss goodbye to breast cancer, we must

Do self examination at home regularly!

Go yearly medical check up! 

Have good lifestyle & diet! 

Stay happy & stress free all the time!

Early detection saves life, spread the words!