Valana Minerals - Afribaby has been providing all natural and vegan cosmetics for over twelve years. The goals of creating effective products with a minimalist approach in an effort to help our customers feel their best continues to guide what we do. As a result of the pandemic there is an increased need for hand sanitizer but supplies are limited. On a personal note, I have seen listings for hand sanitizer prices skyrocket. Because of the demand and limited supply, the...
Study after study report that Americans don't get enough sleep. So, what does that have to do with makeup? I thought it would be a good time to address one of the most commonly asked questions I get from my customers. "Can I sleep in this makeup?" Well, I have this habit of answering questions with questions before offering my answer. My first question after someone asks if they can sleep in Valana Minerals is "Why would you want to sleep...
This is Paul Karason who suffered from severe Dermatitis, which left his skin itchy, red, and swollen. He decided to treat (self medicate) his Dermatitis using Colloidal Silver, which he drank and rubbed on his skin. Over a time frame of several months his skin slowly began turning blue. The permanent transformation came about so slowly that he didn't notice it until a friend asked what was happening to his skin. As a result Mr. Karason says that he doesn't...
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This is a fabulous dress that would look great with Eye Indulgence - eye color in Divine, which can be used as eye shadow, blush or to add sparkle to your lip color. Which pair of shoes would you want to wear this great dress? Let us know in the comments. For more, LIKE us and SHARE on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ValanaMineralsMakeup Follow us on Periscope for live streaming demos, safe cosmetics and business chat. - http://twitter.com/valanaminerals
Finish this look with Eye Indulgence-eye colors in Crushed Onyx and Quartz Crush and Sparkie Lips Gloss in Velvet Pomegranate. For more, LIKE us and SHARE on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ValanaMineralsMakeup Follow us on Twitter - http://twitter.com/valanaminerals Check out our blog at - http://www.valanaminerals.com/valanablog
Add drama or keep it subtle using Eye Indulgence Eye Colors in Sage Spirit and Saffron Cabana. Keep your lips moisturized and color vibrant with a pop of color using Mineral Bliss Lipstick in Cordial Spice. Sage Spirit by afribaby featuring cateye sunglasses
Super model Alek Wek sporting a 'Casually Dramatic' look. The clothes and makeup are casual in that the lines are simple, sleek and the colors are minimal. However, the eye shadow application, although dramatic, is simply one shade. Two lipstick shades provide a natural look to the lips, while maintaining the natural two toned look of Alek's lips. Recording artist Chrisette Michelle is simply lovely with her flawless, monochromatic look. Several shades of pink are used to create this simple, yet...
Achieve this natural look with Stardust Luxury Foundation (powder foundation) or Premium Performance (cream foundation) in the shade Earth Passion and Earth Diva Finish the look with Sparkie Lips Gloss in Porto Rosa. Many of our customers use two different foundation shades. There are a few reasons that some make the choice to use more than one foundation shade. Some customers use a different shade depending on the season and sun exposure because their skin tone is a bit lighter in...
Valana Minerals is joining forces with the Queenaration - G'wan Grown Scope to engage with other Queens for a live event. I'm going to be in Atlanta, Georgia for the G’wan Grown Scope LIVE Tour! I will be just one of the guest speakers. I look forward to sharing the story of my own natural journey, and Valana Minerals as we connect with other fabulous Queens. Join me! I can't wait to see you there! Are you ready to reign in your...
Congratulations to the first winner of our 10th Anniversary Celebration drawing, Gillian Williams of Harbor City, California! Gillian won a seven piece Faux Cosmetic Brush Collection and Eye Indulgence Set ($89.00 Value) and a $50 gift certificate. You could win too and there is still time to enter (see below). ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Valana Minerals is ten years old and we want to celebrate you! To commemorate our tenth anniversary, we will have giveaways throughout the month of April. You could win Valana Minerals gift cards, products and...
The style is charming and you can finish the the look using Eye Indulgence Eye Color in Mystic Pacific and Rio Sun and don't forget to nourish your lips with Sparkie Lips Gloss in Vintage Porto. Charming - by afribaby featuring a fresh water pearl necklace
One of the great things about natural mineral makeup is that it's versatile. It's easy to be creative. Thought about experimenting with some of your lip colors? Here are a couple of suggestions for using your Sparkie Lips - Lip Gloss, Mineral Bliss Lipstick, eye and cheek colors. Tip 1 - Use the Eye Indulgence, Cheeky Cheeks of your choice as 'lip primer.' Use a concealer or eye shadow brush to brush a little powder on your lips. Then brush your...
Do you believe what you see in an ad? I used to work in the fashion industry and I've seen, firsthand, how some ads are created. So, I wasn't surprised to see the news about companies featuring models wearing false eyelashes in mascara ads making the rounds again. Last year the UK Advertising Standards Authority publicized a complaint against L'Oreal for this practice. It isn't unusual to use false eyelashes in mascara ads and L'Oreal was asked to provide the results...
As long as you're here in this world, you will never stop learning. And you will never run out of things to learn about and experiences to learn from. Just enjoy the ride and make the most out of it.
The good stuff never really come from having it easy. The best things often come from difficulties and struggles.
Let this be everybody's mantra this year.
The goal is the future. The path is always forward. The mindset is always positive.
Sometimes it's nice to stop and smell the roses. Don't let making a living rob you of a beautiful and happy life. Taking a break is always good for the body and the soul.
You may be feeling anything but beautiful. Here's a quick reminder that you always are.
Why feel sad and unattractive when you can be feeling sad but beautiful?
No problem is too big to be solved. No challenge is too tough to overcome. No pain is too great to ever stop trying to be happy again.
Not all rejections are soul-crushingly awful. They can be the blessings you never thought were even possible.
Some things just won't make sense, so go with what your heart is telling you.
It's not too late to make your dreams come true, because dreams don't have expiration dates.
You can never really appreciate the real meaning of success if you have not experienced the bitter blow of failure. You can avoid it as much as possible, but when it does happen, think about all the lessons that you can learn from it.
Anything that you do with love, passion, and commitment is bound to be successful and immensely fulfilling. If you're lucky enough to know what it is, do it everyday for as long as you can.
Fear is what keeps us from being successful. It's what keeps us within our comfort zones and not pursue our life's passion. Be brave and chase after your dreams. You'll thank yourself for it!
If you can be three things, you can be these.
Go all out. Go with your all heart.
We all take different paths. Some may be easy, while some may be difficult. Some may be common, while some maybe a little unconventional. It doesn't matter what road you take, as long as it takes you to your destination, and you don't hurt others along the way.
If it doesn't make your life better, happier, and more peaceful, you don't need it in your life. The sooner you let go of it, the sooner you will have a serene and joyful life.
Work until you no longer need to check the price tag when shopping. Work until you earn more than you can spend. Work until you're no longer living from paycheck to paycheck. Do this mindfully and steadfastly, but don't lose sight of all the things that truly matter.
They're small, but clump them together and they can be really unsightly. They can be embarrassing to have, but they just find a way to keep coming back into your life, and into your face. We're talking about those annoying blackheads and whiteheads. Everyone who has pores experiences blackhead and whitehead problems. They're basically hair follicles that get clogged with dead skin cells, grime, dirt, and other pollutants. They're easy to remove, but still they're annoying. And you wish they can just disappear...
You never know who you're going to bump into out on the street. Make sure you look sensational from head to toe.
Be ridiculously good at it!
Wouldn't it be nice to have do-overs once in a while? Nothing beats that first encounter, that first interaction, that first conversation.
Gratitude done right. Start each day with joy, peace, and gratitude.
Don't ever underestimate the strength and the willpower that you possess. You'll be surprised by how strong a warrior you are.
You can regret being harsh, or violent, or impulsive. You can regret that wrong decision, or that lie, or that moment you lost control. But you can never regret being kind.
Not Cleaning Makeup Brushes It’s really not the most exciting task to do, but it’s definitely one that you need to on a regular basis for hygienic purposes. When you don’t clean your makeup brushes, you’re allowing them to be the breeding grounds of bacteria. Allergic reactions, pimples, whiteheads, blackheads --- does any of that sound familiar to you? Wash them once a week with soap and water to keep them looking clean and feeling soft. Not Removing Makeup before Sleeping When you...
Ice We can never seem to get away from these things. Whether you’re a teenager or a grown adult, zits can pop up on your face, and you can only wait until it dries up and goes away. Good news, though. You can stop the zit from growing and just by applying ice on it. This will actually constrict the blood vessels in the zit and make it smaller and less noticeable. Toothpaste Another effective pimple remover is toothpaste. To quickly...
This look would be great with Eye Indulgence in Royal Butterfly applied dry over the eyelid and wet as eye liner. Highlight the look with Quartz Crush.
How many times have you experienced buying lipstick that looked fantastic on your friend but did not have the exact same effect on you? Avoid the same mistake again the next time you go lipstick shopping. Know the colors that look flattering on your skin tone, as well your skin undertones. A quick check on the veins on your wrist will tell you whether you have a warm or a cool undertone. If they are more on the bluish side, you...
Image courtesy of Peoplestylewatch.com We love her awesomeness and badassery as Olivia Pope on her hit show Scandal. But we love her even more because of just how fabulous and put together she looks in each episode and each red carpet event. Kerry Washington recently graced the Scandal ATAS event in LA and totally blew us away with her understated sultriness and sophistication. Get this glowing, glamorous look easily with the help of your Valana Minerals makeup arsenal. For that smooth and...
If you have finally made the switch from regular make-up to vegan make-up, congratulations! You are doing yourself, and nature, a great service. This is because vegan make-up does not contain any ingredients that have dead animal byproducts. Vegan make-up is cruelty-free make-up. So there’s no guilt or shame using it because no animals were harmed or tested on. They are 100% natural and safe on skin. Not only does vegan make-up protect your skin from harsh or strong substances, it...
Get this look naturally with Stardust Luxury Foundation in Earth Diva, Eye Indulgence in Spirit Rain and Adobe Crush, and for lip color use Mineral Bliss lipstick in Berry Bliss with Sparkie Lips gloss in Velvet Mango.
Valana Minerals offers 100% natural and vegan makeup and we specialize in diverse shades!
