http://www.avonworldwide.com/ Avon Media Centre /global/news/Celebrate--support-and-come-together-as-a-Voice-For-All- This International Women’s Month, join us in making a positive impact on women’s lives worldwide. Kristof Neirynck, Avon CEO said: “Across the world, women continue to face barriers—some deeply rooted, others reemerging in places where progress once felt certain. This is a time to step forward, not back—a moment to reaffirm why our voices, our actions, and our collective strength matter. I stand as an ally—listening, learning, and using my voice to uplift and amplify the power, potential, and achievements of women everywhere and this International Women’s Day, we’re asking everyone to take action: Spread joy, champion empathy, and use your voice for good, so together, we can make progress for women and create a more balanced world.” For 139 years, Avon has been championing entrepreurship, empowering our Representatives to earn and learn on their own terms. Together, we’ve supported millions of women and girls through our programmes and partnerships, donating $1.1 billion to causes that empower, educate, and create safe spaces for women. We’re continuing to raise vital funds this month with proceeds from sales of a range of limited-edition products going directly to support women. And, within our internal network – we’re proud to offer inclusive employee policies such as a menopause policy and a gender-based violence policy. We all have a part to play to help build a world that lifts women up, celebrates their achievements, and keeps progress moving forward. Because a better world for women, is a better world for all. A Voice for All – Limited-Edition Collection This International Women’s Month we’re excited to launch Avon’s new limited-edition collection – a range of best sellers curated by our Representatives and presented in bold signature packaging created by illustrator Mel Cerri. We love how Mel’s artwork infuses the collection with powerful pops of joy and optimism and is inspired by the hope, resilience and strength found in community. You can shop the collection online or with a Representative with proceeds from each sale going to charities supporting women.* *Donations may vary. Please check your local country terms and conditions. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT /global/news/Celebrate--support-and-come-together-as-a-Voice-For-All- /global/news/test Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT /global/news/test /global/news/ultra-lipstick-restage [1] Matte and Creamy only. Compared to previous formulas of Ultra Matte and Ultra Creamy Lipsticks. [2] 7 out of 10 women agree based on a blind home use test of 121 UK consumers conducted 4th August - 3rd September 2023. , Do you think high quality beauty products always come with a high price tag? Never at Avon – Ultra Lipstick range is accessible for all. Avon Ultra Lipstick is available exclusively via Avon representatives and online at Avon in your country here. , Love a bold lip look but feel frustrated when the shade you get doesn’t match the lipstick? Well, look no further. We asked 3,000 people around the world ‘what’s the most important thing to you when buying a lipstick?’ The top answer was that the colour you see on the lipstick is the colour you get on your lips. That’s why we have improved our bestselling, cult Ultra Lipstick even more! Loved all around the world ever since it first launched in 2021, Ultra Lipstick has now been given a major upgrade by our expert scientists. Ultra Lipstick is now formulated with 25% more pigment[1] to deliver high-impact colour that matches the intense colour you see on the lipstick bullet. With Avon, the colour you see is the colour you get. Don’t just take our word for it – 7 in 10 women agree that Ultra Matte Lipstick is the most pigmented lipstick they’ve ever tried[2]! Plus, in March 2025 we are launching a limited-edition Power Pink Ultra ‘Voice for All’ Lipstick, which will support women with every sale to earn, learn and reach their full potential. The ‘Voice for All’ Lipstick will also raise vital funds for charities and organisations working to end gender-based abuse, advocate for gender equality, and help women create lasting change.   Avon stands for progress for women and has donated over $1.1 billion globally – an average of over US$10 million donated every year for the past decade – with a focus on tackling gender violence and breast cancer. Özlem Çitçi, Avon Chief Marketing Officer says: "We asked 3,000 women around the world to tell us the most important thing when buying a lipstick. And do you know what the top answer was? The desire to have a lipstick where the colour you see on the lipstick is the colour you get on your lips. And this was exactly the goal we set ourselves to achieve when we decided to renovate our best-selling Ultra lipstick range. That’s why, today we are so excited about our new and improved Ultra Lipstick range, now with 25% more pigmentation, not only the color you see is the color you get but it is the most pigmented lipstick you ever tried.” Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT /global/news/ultra-lipstick-restage /global/news/know-the-signs-get-lovestrong *UN Women: Facts and figures: Ending violence against women  | UN Women – Headquarters; WHO: Violence Against Women Prevalence Estimates (who.int)  ** The research was conducted online by Censuswide among a sample of 7173 women across the UK, Italy, Philippines, Turkey, Poland, Romania and South Africa between 14th – 21st September 2023. (1035, 1049, 1041, 1001, 1007, 1010, and 1030 respondents respectively). Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council.  , To be Lovestrong is to know what is and isn’t love. To feel confident in our ability to spot the signs of abuse and empowered to access resources and support.   Visit the platform to learn more and get Lovestrong. Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we’re proud to launching our latest campaign, Lovestrong, to raise awareness of the signs of abuse and coercive control.   Kristof Neirynck, Avon CEO comments: “Over the last 20 years we have made it our mission to help end gender-based abuse, donating more than $91 million and supporting over 15 million women and girls through our global programmes and partnerships. The Lovestrong campaign builds on this legacy, focusing on the critical need for education and awareness around intimate-partner abuse.It is in no way a woman’s responsibility to avoid abuse. But by engaging and informing everyone on the early signs, we can help more people lead, safe, healthy and empowered relationships.”   One in three women are subjected to physical or sexual violence in their lifetime* and our 2023 research highlighted that less than half (41%) of the women surveyed say they feel confident they could recognise the signs of abuse.**  In collaboration with experts and NGO partners around the world, our open-to-all Lovestrong platform highlights the common early warning signs of abuse, provides information to help spot patterns before they escalate and empowers us to seek advice and support if needed from resources like the NO MORE global directory.   Pamela Zaballa, Global CEO, NO MORE comments: “It can be difficult to see signs of abuse in a relationship, especially when perpetrators try to disguise their coercive controlling behavior and verbal abuse as acts of love and protection. Even if the abuse does not escalate to physical violence, it can wreak havoc on a survivor's mental health and wellbeing. That’s why the Lovestrong campaign is so critical in educating and empowering women to seek love that feels supportive, not suffocating. We’re proud to join Avon in promoting healthy relationships and encouraging women to be safe, free, and fearless.”    If you’re affected by this issue or worried about yourself or someone you know, help is available. Access the NO MORE global directory here.  Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT /global/news/know-the-signs-get-lovestrong /global/news/replacing-animal-research   For three decades, we’ve been working for acceptance on non-animal methods, a vision we proudly share with Replacing Animal Research (formerly known as FRAME). Each year thousands of animals can be subjected to cosmetic products tests each year. Thankfully, things are changing. Hear from Replacing Animal Research below on how we’ve been working together to create a kinder future, for you and for animals: A Shared Dream: The Story Behind the Avon & Replacing Animal Research Partnership In 1969, animal-lover Dorothy Hegarty founded Replacing Animal Research (formerly known as FRAME) with a dream - a world where science doesn't involve animal suffering. Collaboration has always been at the heart of how we’ll achieve this, and that’s how we connected with Avon and their incredible Representatives who championed ethical beauty. We developed a 35+ year collaboration, driven by our shared commitment to a kinder future. Together, we empower scientists to move beyond using animals and engage with cutting-edge, human-focused science. From Vision to Action: Pioneering Alternatives to Animal Testing In 1991, Replacing Animal Research founded a lab at the University of Nottingham’s medical school. It’s the UK’s oldest lab dedicated to non-animal biomedical research. In one of our first big collaborations, the lab pioneered research into non-animal methods that could replace the use of animals in different regulatory tests, like for cosmetics.This included research like the Kenacid Blue Test as a replacement for the notorious Lethal Dose 50 test. In the LD50 test, the dose of a substance is increased until 50% of the test subjects die. It’s long been criticised because of the suffering it inflicts on animals where replacements, like the Kenacid Blue Test, are available. Perhaps most memorably, when our collaboration with Avon contributed to the lab’s development, and validation, of in vitro assays that were instrumental in the European ban on animal testing for cosmetics. This allowed companies like Avon to ensure their products were safe for humans, without harming animals. Amy Beale, Replacing Animal Research Head of Policy & Programmes, shares: “We’re very grateful for the support we’ve received from Avon. It’s helped us to continue our work promoting, funding, and actively researching replacements to animals in research and testing.” A Legacy of Progress: Avon & Replacing Animal Research's Impact on Science Avon has supported our cutting-edge research with annual donations, impacting numerous areas of medical research, going far beyond cosmetics testing. Progress has been made but many animals are still used in research and testing today. In the UK alone the latest government statistics showed 2.76 million scientific procedures used animals. Thanks to the support of Avon, we’re able to empower scientists at every stage of their careers through our grant schemes. One of our proudest programmes is the Summer Studentship scheme, which allows young scientists to gain real research experience. Sophie Bateman - 2024 Summer Studentship winner “The dedication and determination that Replacing Animal Research has to replace the use of animals in science is inspirational and is passed on when reading the blog posts and articles exhibiting the amazing research they fund! Their vision ‘no animal suffers for science’ is very poignant to me and I am passionate about being a part of a community that shows the effectiveness of alternative in vitro models compared to animal studies to reduce the use of animals in research.” In 2023, Replacing Animal Research funded Bobbi Anderson from the University of Strathclyde who researched genetic mutations in breast cancer. This research not only aims to avoid animal research but also improve treatment options for better patient outcomes. The Power is in Your Hands Avon has taken great strides across the last year, and are now proudly approved by Cruelty Free International under their Leaping Bunny Programme. By choosing Avon, you're not just choosing beauty, you're actively choosing a better future for animals and humans. Sign up for updates from Replacing Animal Research and get your free guide How To Be An Animal Advocate (With Science!).       Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT /global/news/replacing-animal-research