Sparkie Lips – Get Creative with Your Lips

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...

The Toronto Star

The Toronto Star & Valana Minerals The Toronto Star Newspaper published a great article about Valana Minerals. Journalist, Erin Kobayashi did a great job in writing "Natural cosmetics scarce for women of colour" and I want to thank her for her efforts to spread the word about Valana Minerals. Her work and others like her are instrumental in bringing awareness of natural products to the public. Click the image to the left to view the article. Thanks to Erin and the Toronto Star!

Choosing the Right Lipstick Color

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...

Naya Rivera – Naturally

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.