Avon signs Salma Hayek as spokeswoman

Avon has signed actress Salma Hayek as spokeswoman for the Avon fragrance and colour cosmetics ranges, on a two-year contract. Avon UK has confirmed that it will extend its contract with Tamzin Outhwaite as its face for the UK.

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