Hello from Christy at Artemis

[Brigidskye]

Hello everyone,

My name is Christy and I am the owner of Artemis Cosmetics. I would like to take this time to tell you a little about myself and my company.

I started in the mineral makeup business because I developed rosacea over 1 and a half years ago. The liquid makeup I was using at the time started irritating my skin more and more. So I decided to look for another makeup that hopefully would not bother my skin. My search came up with nothing. I started doing research on mineral cosmetics, and bought some to tryout. It was then I realized that minerals were for me. After using mineral cosmetics for a little while, I decided I would like to help others like me with sensitive skin, and Artemis was born.

I have been in business now a little over 1 year and I sell loose mineral cosmetics. Foundation, eyeshadows, blush. I am now working on an all natural lipstick, and facial oils, and a clay mask as well.

I enjoy my work, and love answering questions, or helping someone pick out colors. It is very rewarding for me when I hear someone say, "I have found a perfect match".

I would like to say Thank you to all the women here on the BeautyJunkies forum who have tried and who will be trying my products in the future. And if I can be of help, please don't hesitate to let me know. You can email me at christy@artemiscosmetics.com


Thanks again, and have a great day!

Christy

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[ Geändert von Claudia am 30.11.2005 08:02 ]

[PaleGirl]

Hello Christy,

welcome to our forum! It's great to have you here!

As I am already in love with your foundations I am very eager to get some more information about your lipsticks.
How many colours are you planning? Will the consistency be more glossy or more matt/creamy? I often have problems in finding the right colour because I just can't imagine how the colour will look on me. Therefore I would like to know if you are going to offer samples of your lip products?

Thanking you in advance,

PaleGirl

[Brigidskye]

Hello Palegirl,

I haven't decided how many colours I will carry yet, but so far I have about 6. The lipstick will be more of a creamy texture and moisturizing. As far as samples, I cannot send samples of lipstick through the mail. I haven't found a cost effective way to do this yet. I will let you know if that changes.

Have a great day!
Christy

[PaleGirl]

Hello Christy,

thank you so much for the extremely (!!) fast shipment of my fullsizes and all those goodies!!

When I opened the package, I took a look on the ingredients and noticed that "serecite" stands in the first place. Is this the secret of this soft and smooth finish of your foundations?

Regarding your lipsticks: creamy sounds very good to me, I've never really liked all this glossy stuff. Well, I really don't want to get on your nerves , but wouldn't it be a possibility to smear a little amount of the lipstick mass with a spatula into those small containers you use for foundations? Then we could try it with a lip brush or with our fingers.... PL offers lipstick samples like that, they put only a really tiny amount in containers. It is enough to test and I think it won't be too expensive for you that way....

Regards,
PaleGirl

[Brigidskye]

Hi Palegirl,

You're welcome. You did receive your order very quickly. That's great.

Serecite is the first ingredient in my foundations. I have found this formula is less drying on my skin. I have rosacea and very sensitive skin. So when I developed my foundations, I had that skin type in mind. I also use zinc oxide, which is an anti-inflammatory and is soothing to the skin. It's also a sunscreen.

I can send lipstick samples in the little jars. As soon as I complete my colors I will get the pics on the website for everyone to see. It's coming soon.

Oh, and you're not a pain. I love communicating with my customers. That is the only way for me to get the feedback I need to improve. So write me anytime, I will always answer.

Thanks and have a great day!
Christy

[PaleGirl]

Hi Christy,

thank you so much for selling lipstick samples soon! In my opinion this option makes finding the right shade so much easier!

I have very sensitive skin too (I suffered from neurodermatitis for many years) and have to say that your foundation is really the softest non-drying formulation I have ever tested!

By the way, what do you think about flocked sponges? I have been using one for the last few weeks and I like it so much more than brushes! This way of application makes my pores disappear! Did I use the wrong brush before (it was a flat top)? Are you possibly planning to include flocked sponges in your assortment anytime? It's very hard to find them here in Germany....

Many regards,
PaleGirl

[Brigidskye]

It is so funny you should mention the flocked sponges. I just added to my brushes and accessories catagory a 3" round flocked sponge or powder puff it's sometimes called. I sell them for $3 USD each. I use the sponge as well to apply my foundation most of the time. When my skin is flared and irritated I use that because it is less irritating to my skin. And I like the way the foundation go on. I also use less foundation than when I use the brushes. Although I do like the badger hair brushes, they are my second choice to apply foundation, blush and eyeshadow.

With the sale the sponges are $2.40 USD each. You can see a picture here
http://www.mca1.com/artemis/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=267&osCsid=c 24fec9f5528f8e170b19f2bfb49c126

Christy

[PaleGirl]

Hihi, I think that was a clear case of telepathy!

Perfect, my next order will certainly contain one or two of those flocked sponges! I really love them!

PaleGirl