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Is my gluten-free diet making me gain weight?

June 15, 2009

I'm a celiac. It runs in my familiy. My mom was diagnosed very late after a difficult several years with severe weight loss, rashes, and ultimateldy, some neurological disorders. I was one of the lucky ones. It was first loosely diagnosed as a wheat allergy, so many of my symptoms were resolved before they could...

Red Lip Color in Mineral Make up?

June 13, 2009

We had a client come into our studio the other day, and she was concerned that her mostly Middle Eastern clientele would not satisfied with a 'natural' palette of colors. So I showed her some of our brighter shades: Pink Berry, and Tiger Lilly. Pinkberry especially caught her eye. On her slightly caramel skin, it was...

Monave Foundation Review!

June 9, 2009

Monavé: Mineral Makeup for Darker Skin Tones + Giveaway! By: Danielle So America’s favorite mineral makeup for years has been Bare Escentuals. Leslie Blodgett, creator and CEO of the brand, and her magic minerals have tap, tap, tapped their way into the hearts and faces of many fans–except for many women of color whose skin...

Vegan Vixens in Monave Minerals

June 8, 2009

The Vegan Vixens, a group of models/musicians who follow a totally vegan lifestyle, were chosen to represent Ujena's new organic swimwear line. The Vegan Vixens love Monave Minerals and it is their makeup of choice. Here are a few pictures with the Vegan Vixens rocking Monave!

Business Tips for Single Mom Business Owners

June 6, 2009

I have never been a single mom per se, but because my husband was ill frequently when our children were babies, I know what it’s like to have to be a mom managing home and business simultaneously. It was very challenging, and at times maddening, but I am thankful for the experience. I am also...

Is Mineral Makeup with Mica irritating to the skin?

June 3, 2009

Shaz Goddess asked me a question the other day about mica and sensitivity. I tried to answer her question, but realized it's a long answer, so I decided to post it here, as well as the website. I'll try to keep this brief, but informative! I do not believe that there are a large number...

Monave Minerals Makeup Crafting Seminar

May 27, 2009

There are a lot of questions that come in daily via Customer Service on how to make mineral makeup. Creating mineral makeup can be a challenge and Monave will be hosting their annual Mineral Makeup Crafting Seminar on June 21st 2009 at our Baltimore offices. This class is one day only and will touch on creating foundations, especially...

Not All Minerals Are Created Equally…Part 1

May 9, 2009

Hi Ladies it's been awhile since my last post on the blog. Spring is finally here and I love seeing the bright flowers and feeling the warm sunshine! Ah Bliss! I had a customer come in this past week to our makeup studio and her first question, after I gave her a brief introduction to Monave,...

Private Label Mineral Makeup Opportunities

April 17, 2009

This is Deb, the owner I thought I'd chat for a minute today about our business opportunities. Some of you reading this may be typical of today's woman; worried about job loss, perhaps already feeling the pinch of either losing a spouse's income, or facing reduced cash flow. Many of you may be also facing...

New Executive Monave Mineral Makeup Wholesale Rep on Staff

April 9, 2009

[caption id="attachment_125" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Julie is excited to be on board with Monave"][/caption] Monave is pleased to have a new wholesale executive rep on board; Julie Casper. She is a licensed esthetician and makeup artist, who trained at the prestigious Von Lee International School of Esthetics in Pikesville, MD. Julie comes with a degree in...