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How to Make an Easy Summer Mineral Bronzer

April 26, 2013

It's summer, and bronzers are a beautiful way to add warmth to skin that still has a pale tinge from long winters. I often field questions from crafters asking how to make bronzers. The easiest way to make a bronzer is to start with a loose mineral foundation. Choose one that has a tan or...

Monave at local Baltimore Vegfest

April 24, 2013

Monave will have a booth at Baltimore's premier vegan festival on UMBC' campus. Vegfest is an event that attracts animal rights activists, vegetarian, and vegans. We will be providing educational literature about vegan makeup and animal rights issues, as well as our cruelty free cosmetics for sale. For more information, please visit: http://www.thehumaneleague.com/BaltimoreVegFest

Another great review of Monave by Amaerie Beauty

April 17, 2013

Read green guru and makeup aficionado Amber's raves about Monave Mineral Makeup. I ordered the LIGHT sampler for the Mineral Foundation. What I received was freakin AMAZINGLY flawless coverage! Most mineral foundations make you look too dry or are cakey or just don’t have great color output and coverage. This had it all! I am...

Monave is welcomed by PETA

April 2, 2013

After a decade of handcrafting 100% cruelty-free and vegan mineral makeup, Monave has been welcomed by PETA. The application included questions about ingredients such as beeswax, which is Monave's only animal-sourced ingredient. We detailed our source, which uses ethically harvested beeswax by farmer's who truly care about and for their bees. We also explained that...

New Organic Lip Glosses at Monave

March 17, 2013

Monave has introduced and re introduced some favorites from our makeup studio onto our online store. They range from shimmery rose-golds to rich burgundies for all complexions. Monave's award winning gloss is made with organic coconut oil, organic essential oil of sweet orange, and soy. It includes ethically farmed beeswax and is a moisturizing blend...

Synthetic Hormones and Acne

February 20, 2013

When I was in my twenties, my skin was horrible. I had cystic acne, the painful kind that never goes away. I wore loads of makeup to try to cover it up, but nothing worked. I wore makeup to bed, and was embarrassed when it would wear off in front of my guy. To make...

Monave converts to Eco Gift Bags

December 17, 2012

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="320" caption="Green Gift Wrapping"][/caption]Monave is dedicated to sourcing ecologically sound materials, and supplies. This year, gift bags are no longer of the organza style, made from synthetic materials overseas. Through Nashville Wraps dedicated commitment to offering eco-alternatives, Monave now features bags made of recylced paper goods, as well as biodegrable 'plastic' sleeves....

Wonderful review by the Gluten-Free

June 4, 2012

[caption id="attachment_603" align="alignright" width="150" caption="gluten free mineral makeup tutorial"][/caption]Another wonderful review by Gluten Free blogger 'the gal': This is a look I’ve been playing with for a while now, inspired by the fun trend of using vibrant blue liner. Monave’s Bright Blue eyeliner is definitely blue, but isn’t a “holy moly it’s BLUE” kind of...

Eyeshadow Tutorial, and Review of Monave

March 30, 2012

Doreen Disbro, an avid pet lover, and activist, describes her experience with Monave Mineral Makeup, and shows readers how to use her favorite shades to create a sultry, wearable look. Read the review, and see the tutorial here: Doggies and Stuff

Don’t Get the Winter Blues, Try Pink and Grey!

February 1, 2012

Hi Monave Friends, If the winter seems like it's lasting forever and you are getting the blues, it's time to cheer up! Monave is introducing a new program in which Teporah will select 'Shades of the Season'. These carefully selected Monave products and shades will be on spotlight throughout the season and will be on...