I'm an Avon Representative!

I just started selling Avon a couple weeks ago and I already love it. I love what the company stands for. I love the support I've gotten from my managers and sales leaders. I never thought I'd enjoy doing this so much! 

As a new rep, I'm still trying out some products so that I can share them with you. Here are a few things that me and/or my customers have tried and loved. 



Wash-Off Waterproof Mascara 

Avon's website describes this mascara as, "Wears beautifully all day. Streak-free mascara that will weather the weepiest of movies. Washes away with soap and water." One of my customers got this and told me that she's worn it quite a bit and hasn't had any smudging or transfer of product under her eyes. The packaging is simple and lightweight, it get's the job done! The wand is pretty standard, it's a little thicker than a basic mascara wand. There is a normal mascara smell, I still don't know how to describe the smell of mascara, but if you've ever took a sniff of your mascara, you'll know what I'm talking about. :p 

Buy it here! | Other Mascaras

Skin So Soft: Fresh & Smooth Sensitive Skin Bikini Line Hair Removal Cream

 Well, it's that time of year again. It's hot & we are all wearing bikinis. You don't have to dread it anymore because Avon has this lovely stuff! Avon describes this as, "The way to go for easy hair removal. Fragrance-free formula with aloe. Now with meadowfoam oil." One of my customers bought this and was telling me how amazing it was. She was telling me about how she tried Nair before and it never seemed to work for her, she found this stuff and decided to try it out. She said it worked like a charm the first time she used it! There are instructions on the back, so don't worry about not knowing how to use it. They're right when it says "fragrance-free", it doesn't have a scent at all. Try this out if you have sensitive skin or if Nair just doesn't cut it for you! (This pun was accidental but I'm so proud of it.)

Buy It Here! | Other Skin So Soft Products



Skin So Soft: Firm & Restore Body Lotion

This has become my personal holy grail product. Avon sent it to me when I became a Representative, and I wasn't really sure if this would do anything for me since it's a firming lotion. The back of the bottle reads, "This moisturizing formula with babassu oil rejuvenates skin's radiance and vitality. After just one week of use, skin looks and feels firmer and more toned. Dermatologically tested." It also states on the back how you're supposed to apply it on your hips, thighs, abdomen, arms, and get this- your buttocks. Being the 12 year old boy I sometimes am, I laughed out loud when I read that. 

I'm only 19. My skin isn't wrinkly yet and I don't have giant problem areas, but I've gotten quite a few stretch marks. Going from being normal height to pretty tall wasn't the kindest to my skin and I've honestly never taken the best care of my skin. I tried this out on my inner thighs and on other places I had some stretch marks and just not-so-pretty skin. 

AND GUESS WHAT LADIES

The stuff works. I hate that I didn't take a before picture to show you how much my stretch marks on my inner thighs have actually diminished. They aren't completely gone (I've only been using this stuff for a week) but you have to study my leg in order to see them. And this stuff smells so good and the scent lasts all day. It's light enough that it's not extremely noticeable but it smells enough that you can still smell it. Does that make sense? It smells floral, but a very subtle floral. I'm not big on floral scents and I love this. My legs also feel so incredibly soft just after one week of use. I am definitely buying myself another bottle when mine runs out. 

(Hope you enjoyed the unrelated Thor I snuck in here.)

Buy It Here! | Other Skin So Soft Products


I'm planning on doing these little reviews of sorts every month or two months or so, just so you can see what I and my customer's have been loving. You can go to my Avon site here and shop with me! There are always awesome deals going on, so go see if you can find something! :) 

-Rachel xx



Disclaimer: I am employed by Avon. Only one of these products mentioned below were sent to me to try out. All opinions are my/my customer's own. I was not asked by Avon to make this post, I just thought it'd be a easy way to show y'all some of the products. I wouldn't use/share something that I didn't like or believe in. <3 

What Are We Doing?

This is going to be a relatively short post, since this is a spur of the moment thought that I felt like I needed to write about. 

This whole Caitlyn Jenner thing has caused such an uproar on social media, mainly positive but a lot of it is very negative, and honestly? I'm shocked. Shocked at the negative response it's getting. 

Yes, I understand all of the Christian-based arguments on it. Yes, I understand why some think it's wrong. But then again, who are we to judge? None of us know what has been running through her mind for 65 years now. I don't know if y'all watched her Diane Sawyer interview, but she explained her walk with God and how she felt like she had disappointed him for some time. She explained how God has been a big part of her life, all her life. She talked about praying about it and everything. Just because she "isn't like you" or "is going against the Bible," gives you no right to judge her. God is a God of love. God loved Bruce. God loves Caitlyn. Are we showing love by pointing fingers and saying how "wrong" her actions are? I personally do not understand being transgender, I don't understand it at all. But it's not my place to judge because I do not understand. 

And I know this is sad and maybe it's just my problem, but there's certain Christians in this world that I am afraid to be friends with...and I'm a Christian myself. I've met young Christian people that I'm terrified to become friends with because I feel like they're going to judge me. I'lll start to tell them something and be like, "oh, no. I don't need to say that. They'll think of me different." I feel like I have to put my guard up with them sometimes. Which is so sad because I don't want anyone to feel that way, especially by a fellow Christian. How can we bring others in if we treat each other so harshly for being different? I feel ashamed to admit to people sometimes that I struggle with my relationship with God. I struggle a lot. We all need that Jesus-like love shown towards us. Instead of adopting this "holier than thou" attitude, we all need to be a little bit more understanding to those around us, and listen to them without passing judgement. 

We all have faults. We all fall short of being the Godly people we're supposed to be. I fall short. I've been feeling like I've been disappointing God lately. Do you know how sucky of a feeling that is? Can you imagine millions of people ridiculing you for your choices? Cheated on that test? Well, looks like you're going to hell. Had sex before marriage? Good luck getting into heaven. <-- Those are such toxic thoughts! We have no right to judge people for their choices. It is not our place to point fingers. Instead of throwing insults and judgement, why don't we start praying for our friends and worldly figures? Why don't we start just giving it to God and not let it worry us. We have our own lives to worry about and be accountable for, we don't need to add a zillion other lives on because we're afraid "they aren't being Godly." Pray for them. If you catch yourself beginning to pass judgement, why don't we start praying immediately that he cleanses us of those toxic thoughts and that we can be there for those people we may not necessarily agree with. 



Jesus was friends with tax collectors, prostitutes, and all sinners. Jesus is love. He was all about love. Jesus didn't neglect anyone because they were deemed "ungodly." He was there for his people. He was there to listen and to help them. He loved them. Why can't we do the same? 

We all sin and we all fall short of God's glory. But you know what? God knows that. We're human. We're going to mess up and be judgmental and sin and you know what the amazing thing is? God loves us just the same. He loves everyone. He loves Caitlyn Jenner. He loves murderers. He loves your mama. He loves your sister. He loves you. No one can take that love from you. 

We need to be more like him and love everyone.