3 posts tagged “brainstorming”

I decided that mineral makeup was crazy expensive, given that I probably had most of the ingredients already in the studio. Some of the brands out there are selling for near $100 a gram. That's like 80's drug prices...what are they thinking?

So, I needed to order some oxides which I didn't have, and I got a few that just looked too cool not to own, and have been playing for the last couple of days trying to make mineral makeup. I'm pretty sure I've succeeded.

Well, by succeeded, I mean I've created a makeup that's the right color for *me*...but considering how olive I am, it's probably way too dark or way too light for most of my friends. However, I've gotten some test bunnies...er...friends...who are willing to come over and let me experiment on them. Hooray for brave friends. :)

On the development list still are blushes and eye shadows. I dunno if I'm going to offer mineral makeup as a product line or not. I'm still researching the various FDA requirements...and the FDA, like all 3-initial organizations, writes documents in a language not normally spoken outside of the hushed halls of bureaucracy. There's a reason that every cosmetic company in the world has a team of $500 an hour attorneys...it's because of the FDA. Swear to god. I also need to look at whether or not my insurance covers a cosmetic line. So...that's on the list of things to do.

So, I've really been neglecting my blogs of late.  Much reality is leaking into my time. ;)  On the plus side, my microbes have arrived.  And chests, and ducky pirates, and puzzles, and new oils and flavors for making massage oils and edible body glitter....and all kinds of good stuff for making the new gift baskets.  Hooray!

I'm still waiting for the giant organza bags that everything goes in, but when they arrive, I'll start putting stuff together for pictures.  

So; here's the contents of new baskets I'll be introducing (I think.  Feel free to suggest more or other stuff):

Get Well Soon: Cold Microbe, Spicy Mint Soap, Good Morning Sunshine soap, Menthol Aroma Beads,  antibacterial lotion in Ring around the Rosie, selection of Stash brand teas.  

Bag of Black Death: (Perfect for people who are exposed to germ carriers...like teachers.)  Black Death Microbe, Two Gargoyle soaps in Ring Around the Rosie, antibacterial lotion in Ring around the Rosie, and a bottle of RatR essential oil blend.

Say Goodnight Gracie:   Sleeping Sickness microbe, Sachet of Lavender Buds, Lavender soaps, and a bottle of Lullaby Essential oil blend.

Brainiac: Brain cell microbe (how adorable is that?), Sudoko rubix cube , wooden pocket puzzle, Wake Up Soap and a bottle of Energize essential oil.  

Come Together: Mono Microbe, Aphrodisiac essential oil blend in Bath salts (for a nice soak together), fractionated coconut oil for massage, edible body glitter for decorations, and a  refreshing scrub to get it all off afters.

Bath Booty (aaaar!):  Black Pirate chest filled with Pirate Bay golden skull and crossbones soap and Pirate Duckie Guardians.  It's a manly gift! Aaar!

Pick Your Loot Pick a microbe, pick some other stuff, get it all wrapped up and add a gift card.  

I may also just carry the microbes by themselves on the site.  I really wanted to figure out something to do with the flesh eating microbe and the ebola microbe...but darned if I could figure out a basket for them.  I may just carry them by themselves.  They are the cute.  

I'm still figuring out pricing, but I think the baskets will range from around $20 to around $50.  I think they're going to be super groovy, and hopefully they'll be a big hit, and I can think of new and interesting ways to add more microbes and baskets to the site.