About us
More than a beauty company, we are a global movement. We've been doing beauty differently for 135 years. Pioneering in listening to women's needs and speaking out for them. Standing for what matters to them. Supporting their endeavours. We're a company that connects people through beauty, sharing passion, innovation and expertise - affordably. We use the power of beauty to transform women's lives for the better.
Our story - A history of championing women
Our founder David H. McConnell was a progressive pioneer, an impressive visionary, a courageous game-changer, and above all, a champion of women. But he didn't set out to create a beauty company. He was a travelling book salesperson who offered beauty products as a gift. He soon realised customers were more interested in the free perfume samples than the books.
From a small New York City office, McConnell mixed our first fragrances himself, and recruited a team of women to be sales Representatives. It was a radical business model in 1886, but McConnell believed in the power of community, and was passionate about giving women economic freedom.
Our Representatives
A network of millions of Beauty Advisers
We believe in creating flexible opportunities for people to earn and learn; on your own terms and in your own way. Our Beauty Advisers are their own boss, with flexibility over their schedule and business goals.
Some of our Beauty Advisers are full-time beauty entrepreneurs, others are part time beauty enthusiasts, selling Avon alongside a full-time job, and some are simply beauty fans who want direct access to the latest beauty trends.
Selling Avon
The high-touch personal approach to beauty. We provide economic opportunities for all, enabling you to build your own business, take more control of your life, and invest in your family, friends and communities.
There are several ways to earn money as an Avon Representative.
Beauty enthusiasts who sell our products directly to friends, family and neighbours, and online using their social networks and our digital tools. Many beauty enthusiasts sell Avon alongside a full-time job.
Full-time beauty entrepreneurs whose sole income is their Avon business. Not only do they work as Representatives themselves, but many recruit, train and support a team of Beauty Advisers too.
Selling digitally
The high tech, innovative approach to beauty
We pioneered relationship selling 135 years ago, with our Representatives selling directly to their customers - the original social network!
Today the one-to-one relationship, defined by high quality and personal service, is still at the core of our business, but it's enhanced by a host of digital tools that allow our Representatives and their customers to connect, communicate, share and shop.
However you choose to sell Avon, we make it easy.
Training for success:
supporting your beauty business, We support each Beauty Advisers to achieve success, giving them the tools, training, networks, and opportunities to help their business prosper. As the world's largest beauty network, with Avon, you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself.
Avon Connect
A peer-to-peer network and centre of excellence on beauty and micro-entrepreneurship
Leveraging the power of our global scale, deep beauty expertise, growing digital capability and sales and marketing know-how, the Academy provides a learning and development experience to inspire and equip the next generation of Beauty Advisers.
It also offers training and education around women's health and wellbeing, such as breast health awareness and speaking out to help end violence against women.
We aspire to reach 500,000 women a month through the Academy; delivering a blended approach to learning, with face-to-face, desktop and mobile learning, to help our Beauty Entrepreneurs thrive.
Beauty and innovation - Your beauty is your choice
The power of beauty cannot be underestimated. It's not frivolous or vain, for many it is key to building confidence, self-belief, and being the best version of yourself. Beauty is about expressing your individuality, making your own rules and living life on your own terms.
There are no standards to follow, you choose what's beautiful. That's why we work hard to ensure that you have access to a range of products that suit every choice of beauty.
We're passionate about keeping you at the forefront of beauty, creating products that embrace the hottest trends and cutting-edge technology, alongside everyday essentials that will be the staples of your beauty kit.