Holiday Shopping

The Holidays are quickly approaching. Before you spend precious time and gas running from store to store and fighting the crowds only to find the same selection of gift ideas everywhere you go why not spend at least a few moments visiting etsy.com

Etsy is an online marketplace made up of over 850,000 independently owned and operated shops that create and sell their own handmade jewelry, clothing, housewares and personal care items as well as unusual Vintage and Craft Supply items.

By shopping with one of these independently owned artist shops from the comfort of your home you will not only find unique gift ideas but you will be helping a small business person this season.

What could be easier. Unless you take a few moments to look you will never know if the perfect gifts for the special people in your life could be found without ever leaving the house. Happy Holiday Shopping!

Slight change to the metallic collection..

The Spice Me Up collection is going to be renamed as the Spice It Up Collection. Also Nut Me is going to be renamed as Nutmeg. This small change is in effect immediately.Thank You!

-Lilly

Samples are on SALE!

30% OFF all our SAMPLES Starting 12/19/2012 midnight through 12/31/2012 midnight. Valid through our Etsy site only and not valid for previous purchases. We can not guarantee orders will ship before Xmas as we do have a 3-5 business day processing time. NO CODE is needed.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkblossomcosmetics?section_id=11426150

Happy Shopping!

Metallic Collection

I finally had the time to select the Metallic Collection name. I've been busy packaging up orders this week.

The one that I really thought matched the colors is.............


Spice Me Up Collection!

Thanks to Chai Thao for naming this collection.
Silver: Sugarloaded
Gold: Nut Me ( changed the spelling)
Bronze: Kick'n Cinnamon (changed the spelling)

Thank You so much to everyone who helped name this collection. Chai Thao please send an email to pinkblossomcosmetics@yahoo.com to claim your code. You will receive 3 full size colors on your next order.

 This collection should be available soon.
-Lilly

11/25/12 Giveaway!

Here is the winner for the giveaway we had on our Facebook page. We used Random.org to select the winner.

Random.org chose 577. The closest number was 567 by Xay Her-Xiong. Congrats! You won an eyeshadow brush on your next order through our Storenvy Site only. Please send us an email to pinkblossomcosmetics@yahoo.com to claim your prize.

*Prize must be claimed within 1 year. Expires 11/25/2013.

Thank You all for participating!

Black Friday through Cyber Monday Sale

We are having a Black Friday through Cyber Monday Sale on our Etsy and Storenvy sites.

20% Storewide Sale:

Storenvy Use code CYBER20

Etsy No coupon code. Price reflects discount

Check our Facebook for the freebies!

https://www.facebook.com/pinkblossomcosmetics

Pre Thanksgiving Giveaway Winners!

Here are the winners for our Pre Thanksgiving Giveaway on facebook.

- Michelle Northcutt

- Kandace Barnes

- Princess Allie Chan

- Jan Van Cazares

Thank you for participating! You have won deluxe samples (1/4 tsp sample) of our Metallic Collection. This offer can ONLY be redeem on your next purchase. You have up to 1 year to claim this giveaway. Expires 11/23/2013.

Please send an email to pinkblossomcosmetics@yahoo.com so you can receive your code to redeem this on your next order. 

Thank You!

Bath and Body Gift Guide for under $20.00

Here are some great bath and body gift guide for $20.00.

- Mens gift sets
- Soap gift sets
- Lip Balm gift sets
- Pedicure gift set
- Spa gift set

All under $20.00. These are great for gift giving for your love ones, coworkers, friends, boss, sisters, mom, and even for yourself.

I have created a Treasury for a holiday gift guide for $20.00
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTk1MTY1Mzh8MjcyMzU3MjE2OA/bath-and-body-holiday-gift-guide

Bath and Body Set

Lip Balm Set

Spa Gift Set

Mens Gift Set

Purple Eyeshadow Tutorial

Purple eyeshadow Tutorial by Pajyeeb

1) Nyx milk jumbo pencil for base
2) Black matte eyeshadow for outer V
3) Pink Blossom Cosmetics purple mineral eyeshadow for allover color
4) Apply black eyeliner
5) Add False eyelashes

Mineral eyeshadows are available on our Etsy or Storenvy site.

Enjoy the creation Pajyeeb created!

Mineral Blue eyeshadow

A Beautiful look done by Pajyeeb- She used Glacier Ice. Here's what she had to say: hello
i've recieved your eyeshadow a couple weeks ago nd today i decided to to try this blue makeup look and BOY, am i happy with the color! its so pigmented and put on so nicely! its a beautiful color

Glacier Ice is available here:
http://pinkblossomcosmetics.storenvy.com/products/337197-glacier-ice-matte-full-size

 How do you like to wear your blue eyeshadow?

-Lilly

Brush Cleaning 101

Oh, thank you thank you makeup brushes. In return, it's time to take care and clean you because you are probably dirty and full of bacteria. 

Here are two ways to clean your makeup brushes:

Heavy Duty

1. Use a professional brush cleaning spray from a your local or online beauty supply
2. Start with your foundation and cream blush brushes (these have the most product residue and need the most attention)
3. Spray solution directly on the brush heads and soak the bristles completely
4. Rub the brush head back and forth over a paper towel or tissue repeatedly until there is no more product coming off
5. Spray the rest of your brushes one at a time (i.e. eyeliner, lip, eyebrow brushes)

Gentle D.I.Y.

1. Pour a tablespoon of any baby or organic shampoo into a small bowl
2. Add warm water from your faucet so it gets nice and bubbly
3. One at a time, dip your used brushes into the solution, gently swirling them across the bottom of the bowl to release the product. Keep the brushes in the water as you add each new one.
4. After washing, let the brushes have a quick soak for 5-10 seconds, no more and no less
5. One by one, hold each brush under cold water to rinse any remaining product and seal the hairs
6. Re-mold each brush if necessary by pressing the hairs between your fingers until it’s back to its original shape

Drying Station

Do not dry your brushes in an upright position because the water settles into the glue that’s holding the bristles together at the base of each brush head and starts breaking down the glue over time, causing the hairs to come off when you swipe the brush against your face. So you can either lay your brushes flat or even better, make this quick little drying station in two steps!

1. Grab a hand towel, a paper towel or a dinner napkin. Fold it in half three times, to make it smaller and to create a “crease,” then unfold it once. Where your crease was, slide anything cylinder shaped under it to create the base of your see-saw.
2. Balance each brush across the crease so that the brush head is pointing down, but not touching the napkin. Now let them dry completely for a few hours (or overnight).

photo + info credit: thebeautydepartment.com

BB Creams and CC Creams

BB Creams

BB is short for "blemish or beauty balms". It has the anti-aging formulas combine the hydration of a moisturizer with the coverage of a foundation. They treat all kinds of concerns (like fine lines and wrinkles, dullness, and oiliness), offer SPF protection, act as a primer for makeup, cover minor blemishes and even out your skin tone. 

CC Creams

CC is short for "color and care" or "color and correct", CC creams are essentially BB creams on steroids. They're designed to offer more coverage than BB creams but still go on sheer, they moisturize better, and they contain hard-core anti-aging ingredients.

What do you think? BB or CC Creams?

info: allure.com

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara Limited Edition Shades

The infamous green and pink mascara - Maybelline's Great Lash - has four limited edition colors: Pop of Purple, Blink of Blue, Go Go Green, and Totally Teal. It is available only for the month of August at drug stores nationwide. 

Will you try it?

Photo: Maybelline

 

How To Relieve A Sunburn

Enjoy the fun in the sun as the end of summer is almost here. To relieve your sunburn, try the following:

• Take two ibuprofen for the pain and reducing swelling
• Take vitamin E to reduce inflammation
• Drinks lots of water to stay hydrated
• Eat foods high in vitamin C (citrus fruits, strawberries, and spinach)
• Bags of frozen peas over the burned areas
• Use sliced cucumbers or cold wet tea bags
• Take a cool shower
• Dab 1 percent hydrocortisone cream
• Keep skin moisturized with shea butter
• Use lotion with aloe to soothe the skin and help with inflammation

info: glamour.com photo: weheartit.com

Glacier Ice

Pajyeeb and her review on Pink Blossom Cosmetics Glacier Ice eye shadow.

Hello. I've recieved your eyeshadow a couple weeks ago and today I decided to to try this blue makeup look. BOY, am I happy with the color! It's so pigmented and put on so nicely! It's a beautiful color.

Image: Pajyeeb
Product: http://pinkblossomcosmetics.storenvy.com/products/337197-glacier-ice-matte-full-size

Blueberry Beauty

"Blueberries are nutritional and contain powerful antioxidants, which protect our skin by neutralizing free radicals, which can damage skin cells," says dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad. "Blueberries assist in reducing redness for those who suffer from sensitive skin conditions such as rosacea, as well as help neutralize acne-prone skin. In addition, if you have blotchy, dry, dull, or sun-damaged skin, eating blueberries on a regular basis can help leave skin looking clearer, firmer, and more youthful looking."

According to Dr. Murad, you get more beauty benefits out of these health foods by ingesting them, rather than applying them. "The health of our skin is not only affected by what we put on it topically, but also what we ingest internally. This is because topical skin care products only address the 20% of your skin on the surface; the other 80% of your skin is affected by what you eat and drink."

Info: Refinery29 Photo: WeHeartIt

New Blush!

It's been awhile since I had a new color out. I'm on a mission to launch the new blush colors and so far have 1 color. I call this Outrageous Pink as it's the sister color of Pink Blossom eyeshadow ( Pink Blossom is versatil so you can use it as a blush too!). It's pretty much the same color however there's an extra ingredient.

This is a HOT pink shimmery blush. Create a subtle color definition to your cheeks that will add radiance and a glow, for a healthy look you can see. Applies easily and blends seamlessly for natural looking, sheer, soft radiant color that won't streak or fade all day.

This blush is packed with a sealed sifter in a 10 gram jar.
Qty: 1
Net Weight: 2 grams
Ingredients: mica, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, iron oxide, silica, magnesium stearate, zinc oxide

Here is the listing on our Etsy site:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/104199931/mineral-blush-outrageous-pink-pink-blush

Look out for more blush and bronzers colors.

-Lilly

Summer Clearance Sale!

We are having a sale with 20% off select items on our Etsy site. You can get samples and some full size items for a GREAT deal! Price have been reduced to reflect sale.

*note - etsy prices will be slightly different from our storenvy site.

If you include code FBGIFT you will receive a small free gift with your order! Sale ends July 22, 2012.

Check our Etsy Site: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkblossomcosmetics?section_id=11501538

Happy Shopping!

Christmas in July Sale

Have you heard of a Christmas in July Sale? If not it's a sale for all items to prep up for the holidays! July is supposedly the slowest sale month of the year so various dept stores, online shops, and etsy shops will be having sales. The sales can range from BOGO, Free shipping, % off the shop, etc. Every shop will have their own unique sales and they can be some pretty sweet deals!

This year PBC will joining few other etsians on the Christmas in July Sale. We will have a few select items on sale. The sale will start on July 12 through July 22, 2012. So stay tune for more updates for this mega sale!

Here is a video and few other Treasury lists consisting of what items will be part of the "Christmas in July" sale.

Treasuries:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjA0OTAwMzV8MjcyMzAyMDc5Ng/chistmas-in-july-treasures?index=0

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTk3OTN8MjcyMDQ1NTI3NQ/christmas-in-july-all-bright-affair

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjE1OTc4NjF8MjcyMzAwMDI2MA/coming-soon-christmas-in-july-sale


Here's our Etsy shop link:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkblossomcosmetics

Review by Wendi from MakeupZombie!

Lovely review from Wendi. Check her link and subscribe to her!

 http://www.makeupzombie.net/2012/06/pink-blossom-cosmetics-review-and.html