I am so excited!!! This year Monave was approached by Sharan Nixon, the organizer of Baltimore Fashion Week, to be the official makeup line for the shows! This is a momentous occasion for us as this exposure will showcase our product line as a being home grown. Monave will be used by 21 makeup artists from around...
A common complaint for women of color when using Mineral foundation is the fact that their face looks ashy and dry. The most dreaded condition for Black women is 'ashy skin'! That is the absolute worst....and for it to occur on the face! 'Ashy skin' is the result of not enough moisture in the skin...
Joi Foundation for women of African descent has always being problematic not because they are not out there but they never seem to match! Every major makeup company has tried to cash into this billion dollar Black cosmetic industry. But no one seems to really look at the skin tones and the different overtones that...
Now that summer is here I have dug into my treasure trove of eye shadows to create wonderful palettes for my summer wardrobe. I love summer, it reminds me of my island home, the hot summer days and the warm sultry nights! I wear a lot of white during these summer months and it is the...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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,...
There has been increasing questions about the safety of Titanium Dioxide in Mineral Makeup from our clients. So I took the time to do a little research and write a little expose on my findings and thoughts. Yes, it is carcinogenic in vast quantities as it is a product that is used in commercial manufacturing such...
