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Avon Products Review 2026

⚠️ 138-year-old beauty icon — Avon Products Inc. filed bankruptcy August 2024
Residual Income Rating
2.9 / 5
Last updated:
January 15, 2026

What is Avon Products?

Iconic door-to-door beauty company founded in 1886. Avon Products Inc. filed for bankruptcy in August 2024 due to $225M+ in talcum powder lawsuit liabilities. U.S. operations continue under LG Household & Health Care Ltd. International operations affected by bankruptcy.

Pros
  • 139 years in business — longest track record of any direct sales company
  • Free to join with no mandatory monthly purchases
  • Minimal residual penalties — lighter maintenance than typical MLM
  • Simple commission structure (25-40% based on sales volume)
  • Genuine retail customer base for beauty products
Cons
  • ⚠️ Filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy (Aug 2024) — major stability concern
  • Bankruptcy triggered by $225M+ talcum powder lawsuits
  • Per-customer residual ~$15/mo at entry level
  • Brand relevance declining vs Sephora, Ulta, Amazon

Rating Breakdown

Residual Income
2.9 / 5
Simplicity
4.0 / 5
Transparency
4.0 / 5
Community & Support
4.0 / 5
Value for Money
4.5 / 5
Overall Rating
2.9 / 5

Frequently Asked Questions About Avon Products

Did Avon go out of business?
Avon Products Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2024 due to massive talcum powder lawsuit liabilities exceeding $225 million. U.S. operations continue under LG Household & Health Care Ltd. International operations were affected by the bankruptcy proceedings.
Is it safe to sell Avon in 2025?
Given the ongoing bankruptcy and restructuring, the Avon business opportunity carries significant risk. U.S. Representatives continue under LG H&H ownership, but the business model was already struggling against modern beauty retail before the bankruptcy.
Why did Avon file for bankruptcy?
Avon Products Inc. filed bankruptcy primarily due to $225+ million in costs defending and settling personal injury lawsuits related to talcum powder in its products. The company's revenues had also been declining as consumers shifted to specialty retailers and e-commerce.

Quick Facts

Overall Rating
2.9 / 5

Founded1886

Status⚠️ Avon Products Inc. filed bankruptcy August 2024

U.S. OwnerLG Household & Health Care Ltd. (post-bankruptcy)

Bankruptcy Cause$225M+ talcum powder lawsuit liabilities

Former ParentNatura & Co (sold Avon US operations)

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