Wow After the number of years I've been in this business, I am still amazed by how much I learn from the brilliant women that are featured as speakers at our twice-yearly Mineral Makeup Crafting seminar. This year, Kimberly Platko was the main speaker, besides myself, and Julie Edwards stepped in for a mini-workshop. In...
This Sunday, we're hosing yet another informative and fun seminar (with the addition of a webinar) about making mineral make up, selling natural makeup and this time, marketing on a budget. Kim Platko, our wonderful formulator and friend, will be teaching a class on making dramatic eyeshadows, using Monave blended powders, such as versatile powders,...
There is a lot of controversy surrounding the ingredient, " bismuth oxychloride ". It's in many brands of mineral makeup, including Bare Escentuals, Youngblood, and Jane Iredale. At Monave, we have opted not to use it in our formulas, the primary reason being that it is commonly known to be an irritant, especially for women with...
Monave's Mineral Makeup Seminar a Success! [caption id="attachment_197" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Donna Maria Coles Johnson, founder of Indie Beauty"][/caption] It was an incredible day of learning and networking yesterday at Monave; 12 participants from all over the country, and five speakers teaching topics ranging from making mineral foundation to applying it, to marketing it. Donna Maria...
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...
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...
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...
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...
[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...
This is Deb, the founder and President of Monave, Years ago, when I started this company, I had a young son in my life, found it nearly impossible to afford childcare from my teacher's salary, and had trouble even finding daycare that worked with my teaching schedule and my then-husband's busy retail hours. As I...
