1:59 PM
Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with 12% off all orders from Affordable Mineral Makeup from 12/13/09-12/15/09!
Coupon Code: 12days
There is still time to get your orders in time for Christmas. Start Shopping!
5:18 AM
One Day Sale - Today (12/09/09) only!!!
10% off all orders
Coupon Code: 1209
And still time to get orders before Christmas!
12:38 PM
Get a jump start on your Christmas shopping and/or restock your makeup inventory! 20% off all orders of $20 or more on Monday, November 30th.
This is a private sale, not through the site, so please contact me directly at brenda@purelynaturalminerals.com and I will bill you through paypal (same fast shipping and free sample as with all orders). Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need help with any colors!
1:26 PM
For a limited time, organic and organic/vegan lip balms from Affordable Mineral Makeup are on sale!! I love this lip balm and use it all the time. It works well but does not feel waxy or heavy when it is on.
Some of the great flavors available are: Raspberry Sherbet, Cherry Bubblegum, Coconut, and Orange Creamsicle plus so many more!
And don't forget stocking stuffers! This lip balm would be a great stocking stuffer or small addition to any gift.
Start Shopping!
Now through Friday, November 13th (until midnight est) get 11% off all Affordable Mineral Makeup orders of $30 or more! And even better... Affordable Mineral Makeup is donating 11% to the USO!
To find out more about the great USO program, click here.
Click here to start shopping! And make sure to contact me if you have any questions.
There are a lot of reasons to start your new adventure and career with Affordable Mineral Makeup. And now, there is one more... $5 off when you sign up! But hurry this offer is only good through Sunday, November 15th.
Click here to find out more about this great opportunity!
This Friday, October 23rd is my birthday!!! Birthdays are a really big deal (in fact I think they should be a week long event!) SO, to celebrate, I am having a HUGE sale... 23% off all orders made through Sunday, October 25th!!!
I know it is a huge amount! But like I said, I think Birthdays are a VERY big deal! AND I WANT TO PARTY!!
And just think of what a great party this is... you don't have to dress up and you don't have to bring a present. All you need to do is get your favorite drink ready (my personal current fave is Safe Sex on the Beach) and START SHOPPING!.
This is a private sale, not through the site, so please contact me directly at brenda@purelynaturalminerals.com and I will bill you through paypal (same fast shipping and free sample as with all orders). Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need help with any colors!
Let the Party Begin (start shopping)!
1:19 AM
It's at Affordable Mineral Makeup™!!
Celebrate Columbus Day with a sale from Affordable Mineral Makeup™! Receive 10% off all orders from now through Monday, October 12th (until 11:59pm est).
Coupon Code: columbusday
And don't forget to check out our new lip stains and our new Hempola Watermelon Lip Balm (only available for a limited time!)
Check out these new lip stains from Affordable Mineral Makeup™:
Ruby Red Lip Tint
Bare Lip Tint
Ingredient: castor oil, organic coconut oil, sun bleached beeswax, castor wax, soybean oil, candellia wax, vitamin e, organic essential oil of sweet orange, mica, iron oxide, titanium dioxide
Get 10% off all Affordable Mineral Makeup™ orders today and tomorrow (10/1 and 10/2). Coupon code: worldvegday
Don't worry, you can eat meat and still enjoy this great sale!
All of our products are all natural and many are organic and/or vegan.
I LOVE my birthday! In fact, it is somewhat of a running joke in my family because I feel that my birthday should be a week long celebration. My sister will even say, "I don't know if that will work, that is the weekend before Brenda's birthday". I should think that is funny but truth is, I am usually thinking, "good point! It IS the weekend before my birthday, that may not work".
I am sure you are not surprised then to know that I when I found out about the birthday club from Affordable Mineral Makeup™ I couldn't hit the link fast enough! They are going to give me something FREE for MY BIRTHDAY?!?! Well, let the party begin!
And the best news of all?! You can join also!! No purchase necessary! Just follow this link, sign up and start getting a little extra birthday present from Affordable Mineral Makeup™ each year. And even better, they don't need to know what year you were born. So you can blow out 29 candles every year if you want!
We have a new look! Don't worry though, the product hasn't changed one bit!!
Our new logo:
As Tara (the owner) explains, "it encompasses beauty, nature, simplicity".
Hope you like it! We are really excited about our new "face".
Now is a great time to start a career in the booming field of mineral makeup!
Some of the benefits of joining Affordable Mineral MakeupTM:
* Commissions from 20%-40%
* Build your own kit. Why get a premade kit with items/shades you may not want?
* Most orders get shipped out the next business day after ordering, (sometimes same day) e except on weekends or holidays
* All orders are shipped via USPS PRIORITY mail and include delivery confirmation
* 9 sizes available per product
* Wider product selection than other companies
* Consultants have input as to what shades of products are added to the product line
* Notifications throughout order process, including tracking information
* All jars are sifter jars
* Gift certificates available
* Offer quality kabuki brushes in various styles along with other brushes
* No fillers, or bismuth used in our makeup-just minerals
* Fast customer service
* Easy checkout process
* Consultant forum/message board
* Files, catalogs, info. easily available to consultants
* Home parties NOT required - but we DO have a home party plan if you want to have one
* No limitations on where you can sell
* We drop ship for you for free (no need to have inventory on hand, unless you want to)
* All orders are packaged and shipped from OUR warehouse not a 3rd party
* and many more reasons...
We now have a variety of options for you to pick from when signing up with Affordable Mineral MakeupTM & Teen Mineral Makeup.
Consultant -
* Make 25% with the ability to advance to the highest level of 40% on orders placed through your url.
* You get to build your own kit with items you want in it at 30% off the retail price (5% more than your starting discount/commission).
* There is a $30 monthly retail quota. (That means you must either sell $30 worth of product or you can purchase $30 for yourself.
* Your first month is a free ride, no quota
* Access to private consultant forum/message board
* Sign up for $25- get a free url (it'd look something like this http://www.affordablemineralmakeup.com/catalog/index.php?ref=2 or a personalized rep page is available for $6.95/month that contains all your contact info, a paragraph about you and can include a photo too)
Non Quota Consultant:
If you want to start but don't want to deal with quota's then sign up for our non quota consultant level
* You'll earn 20% commissions on sales from your url that you'll receive from Affordable Mineral Makeup & Teen Mineral Makeup.
* You will get a free url (it'd look somethinglike this http://www.affordablemineralmakeup.com/catalog/index.php?ref=2)
* You'll also get 20% off your own purchases as well.
Free Affiliate Option:
If you want to join for free, you can do so by joining our affiliate program. You earn 8% from sales from your link. You will not have access to rep groups or rep forum/message board.
For more information, go here. We look forward to having you join our team!
7:16 AM
September marks my 1 year anniversary as a consultant for Affordable Mineral Makeup™!!
To celebrate, I am having a sale! Woo hoo! All orders placed through Friday, September 18th will receive 15% off!! So start shopping!
This is a private sale, not through the site, so please contact me directly at brenda@purelynaturalminerals.com and I will bill you through paypal (same fast shipping as with all orders). Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need help with any colors!
Here is to you, all my great customers and to many more years of success!
1:50 PM
From now until midnight Labor Day Monday, Sept 7, 2009 you can get 10% off your entire order from Affordable Mineral Makeup.
Additionally, as many of you know AAffordable Mineral Makeup donates 10% of profits to a variety of organizations and causes.
Well, for this Labor Day sale, Affordable Mineral Makeup will donate an additional 10% and you get to pick from these organizations as to where you want your portion to go.
Please shop at Affordable Mineral Makeup and use the coupon code laborday09 to get your 10% off, then in the comments section write one of the following organizations and the 10% from your order will be donated to them.
Organizations:
Heifer.org ~ helping end hunger
Way FM ~ christian radio
Compassion International ~ Releasing children from poverty
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital ~ finding cures, saving children
If you don’t list one of those in the comments section, we’ll just pick one for you.
So, go shop, save & help now!
4:03 AM
Affordable Mineral Makeup™ just added 5 new shades - all are hot colors for this coming fall season!
<a href="Tease:
<a href="Smooch:
<a href="Coral:
<a href="Drama Queen:
<a href="Drenched:
Don't forget, all of our mineral makeup has many uses! These colors would be great for eyeshadow, eyeliner, nail polish, and lipstick (<a href="Coral and <a href="Tease).
Not sure you want an entire jar to start? Try a sample!
Start Shopping!
What were doing 40 years ago? Were you celebrating free love, peace and music at Woodstock? Me neither. BUT there is no reason we can't celebrate it now. And what better way that with new makeup?!
From Saturday (8/15) through Monday (8/17) get 11% off all Affordable Mineral Makeup™ orders!! Coupon code: Woodstock
2:46 AM
Thank you to everyone to entered my giveaway to win $15 worth of free makeup from Affordable Mineral Makeup™ and helped me celebrate the 3 year anniversary!
The winner is... Brie with beegrl88.etsy.com!! Congratulations, Brie! I will be contacting you via email to finalize your order.
If you haven't before, you should check out Brie's etsy shop. She has great scrubbies, beannies, and glass pendants.
Here are some of my favorite items from Beegrl88:
2:08 AM
To celebrate the 3 year anniversary of Affordable Mineral Makeup™, I am having a makeup giveaway! Up for grabs is $15 worth of free Affordable Mineral Makeup™ and you get to choose what you get!
We have so many great items and colors that it will probably be a hard decision but I am sure you can make it work. ;)
To enter, go to the Affordable Mineral Makeup™ website and then leave a comment here telling me what item/s you would want if you win.
You can get additional entries for each of the following:
* Follow this blog
* Follow me on Twitter (BrendaChesney) (leave a comment with your Twitter name)
* Retweet this contest on Twitter (@BrendaChensey) - you can get 1 additional entry each day
* Post about this on Facebook (and then leave a comment to the update) - you can get 1 additional entry each day
* Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with the link) - worth 3 extra entries!
* Grab my button and place it on your blog (leave a comment with a link to your blog)
**Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry to maximize your chances of winning**
One winner will be selected randomly
Contest ends August 10, 2009 at 11:59pm MST
August 1st is the 3 year anniversary of Affordable Mineral Makeup!! And to celebrate, we are having a 3 day sale!!
12% off all orders (sale items included) from 8/1/09-8/3/09! Coupon Code: 3year
Check out these great colors! All of these and more are available from Affordable Mineral Makeup™. We have over 100 different colors to choose from!
Midnight Blue, Jade, Indigo
Brown Delight, Cocoa, Karma
Amethyst, Periwinkle, Auburn Pearl
Pink Champagne, Snow Storm, Seduction
All orders placed through Tuesday, July 28th will receive 15% off (this counts for regular and sale priced items)!
This is a private sale, not through the website so please email me at Brenda@purelynaturalminerals.com with your order and I will invoice you through paypal.
To start shopping, go here.
To check out all the items on sale, go here.
As you know, just because a label says "all natural" doesn't mean ALL the ingredients are ALL natural. The only way you can make sure you are getting what you want is by reading the label. Makeup is the same way. Just because it is advertised as "Mineral Makeup" doesn't mean that the product you are looking at is truly only mineral makeup. Many "mineral makeups" contain extra ingredients known as fillers such as talc, bismuth, cornstarch, etc. And many "mineral makeups" contain chemicals and toxins that are the same as what is found in liquid makeup. Eeek!
Check out the ingredients in some of these common mineral makeups. Is the makeup you are using actually "all natural"? If not, I urge you to try a brand that is all natural and see the benefits for yourself.
I will start with my favorite (*wink*). Notice how few ingredients are used.
Affordable Mineral Makeup: Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Iron Oxides, Zinc Oxide
Titanium Dioxide is widely used in cosmetics and skin care for its thickening and whitening properties. It also has waterproof and SPF properties while providing a Matte look.
Mica s a sheer, translucent and skin-hugging mineral. Reflects light from the face, creating an illusion of a smoother, softer and more radiant skin tone.
Iron Oxides give the makeup its pigment.
Zinc Oxide is known for its healing properties in problem skin such as rosacea and acne, it has the ability to stay on even while sweating and swimming, as well as offers protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Avon Mineral Foundation: Active Ingredient: Titanium Dioxide 5.0%
Inactive Ingredients: Iron Oxides, Mica, Bismuth Oxychloride, Nylon-12, Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Kaolin, Lauryl Pca, Zinc Pca, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Pca, Lecithin, Urea, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Atelocollagen, Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Tocopherol
As you can see by the list of ingredients, many of the ingredients are non-mineral ingredients. It also contains Bismuth which is known to irritate the skin and parabens.
Bare Escentuals and bareMinerals Mineral Makeup: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Bismuth Oxychloride, Mica, Iron Oxides
Based on the ingredients, Bare Escentuals is a much more pure mineral makeup. It does contain Bismuth which has been known to cause skin irritation for some people.
Jane Iredale: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 14%, Zinc Oxide 6% Other Ingredients: Mica , Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Plankton Extract, Algae Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract. May contain: Iron Oxides , Ultramarines
Boron Nitride (BN) is a synthetic, inorganic powder (produced from boric acid or boron trioxide). When used in cosmetics, it has absorbent properties similar to those of natural powders such as talc.
Zinc Stearate is a creamy, white, non-carcinogenic powder used as a filler in powdered cosmetics. It has excellent adhesion and coverage properties as well as water repellency properties... but it can irritate the skin.
Dimethicone is a silicone based polymer.
Mary Kay Mineral Makeup: Talc, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Zeolite, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, BHT, Iron Oxides, Mica
The first two ingredients that are listed are fillers and many of the other ingredients are discussed above and not beneficial. This makeup does not contain Titanium Dioxide which gives makeup it's SPF properties so if you chose to wear this makeup, make sure you also put on sunscreen. Additionally, this makeup contains parabens and many chemicals (such as Sorbic Acid).
Pür Minerals: Titanium Dioxide 8% Inactive Ingredients: Mica, Boron Nitride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bismuth Oxychloride, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Carbonate, Silica, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), Tocopheryl Acetate, Iron Oxides
This makeup contains Boron Nitride and Bismuth
These are just a few of the many brands of "mineral makeup" on the market. As you can tell, it is EXTREMELY important that you read the list of ingredients before you buy so you are confident in what you are putting on your face.
One of the reasons that I love Affordable Mineral Makeup™ is because it is so pure. I know each ingredient listed and why it is used. I feel confident that I am making a good choice for my skin while still getting an exceptional product at an affordable price.
If you have any questions, please contact me at Brenda@purelynaturalminerals.com
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Do I have a deal for you!
Get a 5g sifter jar - your choice of color - free with all purchases of $50 or more. This will work for any of the mineral makeup: foundation, blush, multipurpose (eyes, cheeks, lips, nails), bronzers, concealers, mineral veil, etc. But hurry, this offer is only good until 7/13/09.
Affordable Mineral Makeup™ has a lot of lip products on sale - some are over 40% off!!
Here are a few of the items on sales:
To see the full list, go here.
Hurry, this sale won't last long! And don't forget, our lip products are all natural and safe!
Affordable Mineral Makeup™ has two new shades out!
Kiss
This is a sheer pearlescent reddish pink shade.
Has multiple uses and if you want it to appear darker, apply wet.
Caffe Latte
This is an excellent color for eyes or even cheeks.
A semi matte light neutral latte shade.
Don't forget, you can try out samples of any color for only $2.25-$3.25
Curious about what colors of shadow look best with your eye color? I have compiled an easy reference list to help you as you shop.
Here are some hints to picking out the best color of eye shadow that will compliment your eyes and not drowned them out.
If you have...
Blue eye:
Some of the best colors for blue eyes are browns, violet, light purple, gray and silver. Some people recommend a dark blue color but it needs to chosen carefully. Wearing a shadow that is the same color as your eyes tends to make your eyes look dull.
Here are some examples from Affordable Mineral Makeup:
Brown eyes:
People with brown eyes are very lucky. You can wear and look good in almost any color. Some of the best colors for brown eyes are green, blue, gold, bronze and browns
Here are some examples from Affordable Mineral Makeup:
Green eyes:
Tan, cream, khaki, beige, light purple and orange-browns are the best colors for green eyes.
Here are some examples from Affordable Mineral Makeup:
Hazel eyes:
Hazel eyes are a mix of brown and green. The amount of each color varies depending on person. If one color is more dominant that the other, go with colors that compliment that color best. Neutral colors and brown based shades (which includes pinks) tend to look best with hazel eyes. Be wary of blue though - it tends to not looks as good as other colors and tends to dull down your eyes.
Here are some examples from Affordable Mineral Makeup:
Affordable Mineral Makeup™ offers over 200 different colors. To check out more of the colors offered, go here.
School is out and Affordable Mineral Makeup is celebrating!! 10% off all orders for today and tomorrow (June 3rd and 4th) only! Coupon code: schoolsout
And don't forget, gel eyeliners are still on sale - only $8.99 (you will get an additional 10% off if you order during the sale) and we have two new colors: Plum and Pink.
And it is easy! Go to http://www.affordablemineralmakeup.com/contest.html and answer the question of the month. A new winner will be chosen each month!
Yep, that is it. It is THAT easy.
We have two new gel eyeliner colors - Plum and Pink. Plus, all gel eyeliners are still on sale - only $8.99! Get them before they are gone because they aren't coming back! 
Ahhh, Memorial Day! The day that signifies the start of summer, open swimming pools, BBQs and camping. But let's not forget the real meaning of Memorial Day and why it is so important...
Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action. -Wikipedia
I am so thankful to ALL our current, past and future members of the military. I am so thankful for all the freedoms that I have and for all the sacrifices that were made so that I could have those freedoms.
No matter how you choose to celebrate Memorial Day, don't forget to take time to remember all of our fallen soldiers. I am hoping to celebrate by watching Taking Chance - an amazingly powerful story and movie (which just came out on DVD).
I am also celebrating by offering 25% off all Affordable Mineral Makeup™ orders, now through midnight on Monday, May25th! This is a personal sale, not through the Affordable Mineral Makeup™ site, so please email me at brenda@purelynaturalminerals.com with your order. I will bill you through paypal and the order will be shipped directly to you.
3:18 AM
There are 2 new lip products available form Affordable Mineral Makeup™!
Cheers Vegan Lip Stick and Warm Lip Gloss
Purely Natural Minerals is featured on Wife, Mom, Woman! Check out her blog of green products and the exclusive sale Purely Natural Minerals is offering: http://wifemomwoman.wordpress.com/2009/05/07/how-green-are-you/
1:55 AM
Not sure what to get Mom for Mother's Day? How about a fresh, new look?
Affordable Mineral Makeup is offering 10% off on all orders for you or all the special mothers in your life! We just added a lot of new items that are sure to make Mom (and you) very happy.
The coupon code is: mothersday09 and the sale it good thru May 10th.
Start Shopping!
Affordable Mineral Makeup™ is a eco friendly company and we want to help you celebrate Earth Day with 2 really cool offers!
1) 10% off all orders - coupon code: earthday09
2) Free makeup! On all orders of $100 or more, you get a free 10g jar of your choice of color! *Put your shade choice in the comments section, don't add it to your basket.
Both offers are only available on Earth Day - Wednesday, April 22nd.
Start Shopping!
15% off all Affordable Mineral Makeup™ Orders - Today ONLY!
This is a private sale so please email me: brenda@purelynaturalminerals.com with the items you would like. I will invoice you through paypal and ship the items directly to you!
Start Shopping!
10% off all Affordable Mineral Makeup™ today through Sunday, April 12th at midnight (est).
Coupon Code: resurrection
This is a great time to try out some of our new colors and products!! Go Shopping here.
