Avon Is Not Just Beauty Anymore The Avon Company was founded by David Hall Mcconnell in 1886. It is the oldest beauty company in the United States. Avon is the world's leading brand of cosmetics and one of the biggest supporters of breast cancer awareness. Avon is not just beauty anymore. . The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been on the forefront of the fight against breast cancer since 1992. The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade and the Avon Foundation for Women have donated millio