Graduation Gifts Most Likely to Succeed

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Graduation is here! She wants a REAL Designer Handbag! Have fun shopping! Here's a series of Graduation Tid-Bits we found amusing and thought you might, too!

Bad Graduation Gift Ideas
by Andy

A Briefcase: Oh, thanks Uncle Frank. You getting me this briefcase ensures that I’m supposed to work the same 9-5 office job that you've worked for that last 25 years while complaining about it and cheating on my wife with my secretary. (Sorry Aunt Jane)

“Planet Earth” on DVD: Am I that hard to shop for? How long did it take you to pick this out at Wal-Mart? Do you think that all I do is get high and watch the Discovery Channel? Well guess what, I DO!

“Planet Earth” on VHS: What? There’s like 20 tapes. Get out of my sight Grandma.

Money: What am I supposed to do with this? It's only four dollars.

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All Sorts of Graduation Ideas
from My Expression

Graduation Party Ideas
The Traditions of Graduation Party -Traditions are the lifeblood of every college. Traditions connect the students to the past of the college while at the same time preparing them for the future. From the historic to the contemporary, traditions can express a spirit of unity and create a sense of community while providing for loads of fun.

Graduation Planning Checklist - Its Graduation time! You’re planning on hosting a graduation party and you want it to be unique and exciting. Planning any party can be overwhelming and many things can go wrong. So, to be on the safer side, you need to come up with a graduation planning checklist to keep things from bouncing out of control.

The Do’s and Don’ts in the Graduation Party - So, you’re graduating from high school or college and what better excuse to throw a party! Spring is that time of the year for graduation invitations, announcements and gifts. Etiquettes and manners form a very important part of our being social animals.

What To Wear on Your Graduation Day - For 12 (in some cases more) seemingly never-ending years, you obediently went through the schoolyard quarrels, your first boy-girl party, your first date, the Prom, and now finally what you’ve always been waiting for – your Graduation day! This time you’re going to be wearing an outfit that your parents will finally approve of – a gown and a cap ...

Decorating your Graduation Party - So, its graduation day and you’re all set to host a special theme party. Yes, theme parties are fun and a whole lot easier to decorate! Half the fun of hosting a graduation party is decorating the party. You can decorate your room, your lawn, you table, and even your guests! You can turn graduation caps upside down and fill them with balloons or flowers ...

Graduation Speeches Etiquette - The graduation ceremony confirms each student’s quest for knowledge. Traditionally, the ceremony will include a graduation speech that seeks to put each and every students hard work (in some cases, not so hard work) into the perspective of their future. Yes, most of us have heard one or more graduation speeches either as spectators or as graduates ourselves ...

Graduation Gift Ideas - The date is fixed, and the invitations and announcements have already been given out. So, the day has finally come for you students to cry and to cheer and to leave your school or college halls forever. Yes, graduation day is indeed one of the biggest days in everyone’s life. After years and years of hard work, your efforts have finally paid off. You’re happy but ...

Chance to Promote Your Business with Graduation Open House Invitations - Do you plan to host a graduation open house for yourself or one of your children? It may not seem like it could work, but you can actually promote your business when you have an open house. You can start the promotion with something as simple as mention that the open house is being hosted by your business. This will definitely ...

Graduation Announcement Tips, Wording, and Special Poems
Graduation Announcement Wording Tips - Graduation is an important time in life, and should be announced properly. Stationary with crayons and graduation caps on it is an appropriate means of announcing a child graduating from kindergarten. A photo announcement is a nice keepsake for loved ones who are being invited to the graduation ...

Graduation Announcements Wording Ideas - So, you’re graduating from high school or college and you’re busier than ever! Your last year of college is filled with thousands of events and activities that you have never even tried to attempt during your college years. From sending out resumes and applications to asking for letter of recommendation, you have loads ...

Do it yourself Graduation Announcements - A great substitute to printed graduation announcements are announcements that you print by yourself on your personal computer. Not only are these ‘Do-it-yourself’ graduation announcements a lot more economical, but they can also be equally colorful and creative. Start of by using plain white card stock or even plain white paper ...

Sending Graduation Announcements - So, its graduation day and its time to let everyone know that you are a proud graduate. Now that all those seemingly endless years of toil and hard work have finally paid off, it’s finally time to celebrate. First things first, start by sending out graduation invitations and announcements to all your near and dear ones. Most colleges and high schools ...

Graduation Invitations in General and the Etiquette
Graduation Party Invitations - Planning the Party - Everyone who has played a role in the life of the graduate should be sent an invitation to the graduation party. It is understood by most that tickets to commencement are limited, however an open house allows for everyone to congratulate the graduate. - Invitations - You can choose informal themes, such as a backyard ...

Graduation Invitations Etiquette - There is a very good reason why people call graduation ceremonies ‘commencement ceremonies’. This is because graduation does not mark the end; it marks the beginning. Graduation is the achievement of all goals, and rewarding the graduate for his or her hard work is a must. Graduation time is the time to invite friends and family together for an exclusive ...

Choosing Graduation Invitations Theme - Whether for you or a friend, Graduation day is one of the most joyous and welcomed occasions in any student’s life. It marks the end of your educational journey that can sometimes seem to be an endless and intolerable journey. Graduation is a once in a lifetime event, so give this event the honor and prestige that it truly deserves. The very first ...

The Traditions of Graduation Cap & Black Color in Your Invitations - When it comes to graduation invitations or stationary there are some traditions that are still observed by most people. In the majority of samples that you look at while shopping you will find that there are graduation caps in the majority of them. This is simply an obvious choice of décor since it is an invitation for a graduation ...

Graduation Invitations Theme
Casual Graduation Party Ideas - If you want to throw a wonderful party for that special high school or college graduate in your life, don’t assume you have to spend a fortune and put together some very elegant get together. After all, your graduate has already worked very hard to achieve this accomplishment and now just needs some time to relax and unwind. That’s why sometimes a more casual ...

Throwing a Cocktail Theme Graduation Party - Graduating from college is a major accomplishment and is definitely one of the best reasons to have a celebration. However, too many graduation parties are all the same. If you want to throw an amazing party, then you’ll want to take a creative approach with your graduation celebration. One idea is to celebrate with a cocktail theme ...

Throwing a Party for Valedictorians and Summa Cum Laude Graduates - Graduating from high school or college is a huge achievement, but if your student is graduating with honors then that achievement is even more deserving of a special celebration. No ordinary graduation is going to be sufficient. Background on Graduation Honors - If you’re not familiar with all of the “honors” terminology, then ...

Black, Red, and Green for Graduation Invitations - Graduations are one of those major milestones in life that deserve not only to be recognized but also to be celebrated. Whether the student in your life has just earned a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree, or an even higher degree, you’ll want to find a way to show him or her just how proud you are of their hard work ...
Ideas for a Formal Graduation Party - When we think of graduation parties, sometimes we have the impression that all of them are just full of young people drinking too much and playing loud music. And sure some graduation parties would fit that description pretty well, but that isn’t your only option if you’re planning a celebration for a special student in your life ...

Feng Shui Graduation Party Ideas - Celebrating a graduation is a big deal. The family wants to show their pride at how well their student has succeeded. The student wants to know that he or she has done a good job by achieving this important life goal. When you’re planning something this special, then it only makes sense that you should take into consideration every possible way of ...

Creating Tassel as Embellishments For Your Invitations - If you want to create a graduation invitation that is sure to get the attention of those you invite you can do a lot of it yourself. It can be fun to add your own personal touch to it, even if you order the actual stationary and then create a tassel as an embellishment. Everyone associates a tassel with graduation, so this can be a fun addition! If you ...

Clip-Arts for Graduation Invitations - Do you want to add some fun and uniqueness to your graduation invitation but you aren’t sure what may or may not be appropriate? If so, you aren’t alone. The fact of the matter is that there are a lot of fun or original things that you can do; you simply need to infuse your own style into it and get creative. Anything that you can imagine can generally be created ...

Personalize Your Graduation Invitations with Special Inspirations - A graduation invitation can be just a graduation invite, but there are some great things that you can do to add your personal touch and make it interesting and even inspirational to those that you send them to. There is nothing better than sending out invites that have been infused with your own personal style, whatever that may be ...

Differentiating Masculine & Feminine Invitations Theme - Because both men and women graduate from high school as well as college there needs to be a way to differentiate between invitations that are more appropriate for men and those that are more appropriate for women. This is not to say that there aren’t invitations that are appropriate for both genders, but if you want something that ...

Seasonal Graduation Invitations
Show Your Patriotism with Patriotic Graduation Invitations Theme - Over the last couple years the patriotism in our country seems to have been renewed and this includes the young, the old, and everyone in between. If you are graduating from high school or college why not share your patriotism with others with a patriotic invitation theme? Why go drab when you can serve to inspire those that ...

Graduation Photo Christmas Cards - Are you graduating early? Many students that graduate early, graduate in the winter months, which is a great opportunity to do something different with your graduation invitation. You can not only send an invite to all those that you would like to attend your graduation ceremonies; you can send a Christmas greeting at the same time by enclosing a Christmas card with a photo ...

After The Graduation
Sending Graduation Thank You Cards - So, your graduation day has come and gone, the ceremonies were amazing, the graduation party was brilliant, and above all, the graduation gifts were super cool! The graduate is happy, the graduate’s guests are happy, everyone is happy. But, after the ceremony, party and gifts comes the most daunting part – sending out ...

Graduation Photo and your Scrapbooking Project - Honoring the graduate is one of the most important parts of the graduation ceremony. If you’ve organized your photo albums over the years, then everything should be up to date. But, if you are like most of us, then you’re family photos are probably piled up in boxes in the attic. Since you are going to be graduating pretty soon, now ...

Career Guide After Graduation - Transitioning out of college can be both, an exciting as well as a scary experience. There are newer and tougher challenges to face, unwritten laws to be followed, unexplored opportunities for progress – and humiliation – in every nook and cranny. While recent graduates and most other college students are preparing themselves to become experts ...

Reunion Graduate Party Planning - Once you graduate, you only get to see you friends every ten years at each reunion! So you want to have a fun reunion party this time and not a boring formal one? Planning for your reunion would mean coming up with a special plan or an idea for the party. From the decorations to the food and particularly the entertainment, your graduate reunion party ...

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BeautiControl Celebrates Memorial Day with American Fashion Designers

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Celebrate Memorial Day in style and take an extra 20% off all the American Designers at eFashionHouse.com. We owe a lot to the European influence when it comes to fashion. Yet, the American Designers produce an image we call, "Home." People like Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs, Melie Bianco and Elaine Turner pave the way for upcoming American fashion influence. Designers like Tano Bags, BCBG, Coach, Dooney & Bourke and Brighton bring a sense of American style and unique image to their collections. We honor all the American Designers this season and celebrate with them for Memorial Day 2008.

Whether you are looking for a new handbag, wallet, tote or leather shoulder bag, you can find a perfect American Designer Handbag for an unbeatable price. But don't lose sight of the true meaning of Memorial Day. We celebrate in honor of many people who have died in military service protecting our country. It's really about honoring our heros.

Yes, we are addicted to fashion, and we admire the creative design process. We are always seeking a bargain, and we shop online for the best deals we can find. So, get ready for Memorial Day with a celebration of American Designers at an additional 20% off, and remember our heros who lived their lives to make America our home.

MORE ABOUT Memorial Day
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed in 2008 on May 26). It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. It is also traditionally viewed as the beginning of summer by many, for many schools are dismissed around Memorial Day.

Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. US Eastern time. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers place a U.S. flag upon each gravesite located in a National Cemetery.

Many politicians and community leaders give speeches at community gatherings on Memorial Day.In addition to remembrance, Memorial Day is also a time for picnics, family gatherings, and sporting events. Some Americans also view Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer and Labor Day as the unofficial end of the season. The national Click it or ticket campaign ramps up beginning Memorial Day weekend, noting the beginning of the most dangerous season for auto accidents and other safety related incidents. The USAF "101 Critical days of summer" begin on this day as well. Some Americans use Memorial Day to also honor any family members who have died, not just servicemen.

Flags flying at Fort Logan National Cemetery during Memorial Day 2006.Memorial Day formerly occurred on May 30, and some, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), advocate returning to this fixed date, although the significance of the date is tenuous. The VFW stated in a 2002 Memorial Day Address, "Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed a lot to the general public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day."

Following the end of the Civil War, many communities set aside a day to mark the end of the war or as a memorial to those who had died. Some of the places creating an early memorial day include Charleston, South Carolina; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania; Richmond, Virginia; Carbondale, Illinois; Columbus, Mississippi; many communities in Vermont; and some two dozen other cities and towns. These observances eventually coalesced around Decoration Day, honoring the Union dead, and the several Confederate Memorial Days.

Decoration Day, c. 1900. "You bet I'm goin' to be a soldier, too, like my Uncle David, when I grow up."According to Professor David Blight of the Yale University History Department, the first memorial day was observed in 1865 by liberated slaves at the historic race track in Charleston. The site was a former Confederate prison camp as well as a mass grave for Union soldiers who had died while captive. A parade with thousands of freed blacks and Union soldiers was followed by patriotic singing and a picnic.

The official birthplace of Memorial Day is Waterloo, New York. The village was credited with being the birthplace because it observed the day on May 5, 1866, and each year thereafter, and because it is likely that the friendship of General John Murray, a distinguished citizen of Waterloo, and General John A. Logan, who led the call for the day to be observed each year and helped spread the event nationwide, was a key factor in its growth.

General Logan had been impressed by the way the South honored their dead with a special day and decided the Union needed a similar day. Reportedly, Logan said that it was most fitting; that the ancients, especially the Greeks, had honored their dead, particularly their heroes, by chaplets of laurel and flowers, and that he intended to issue an order designating a day for decorating the grave of every soldier in the land, and if he could he would have made it a holiday.

Logan had been the principal speaker in a citywide memorial observation on April 29, 1866, at a cemetery in Carbondale, Illinois, an event that likely gave him the idea to make it a national holiday. On May 5, 1868, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans' organization, Logan issued a proclamation that "Decoration Day" be observed nationwide. It was observed for the first time on May 30 of the same year; the date was chosen because it was not the anniversary of a battle. The tombs of fallen Union soldiers were decorated in remembrance of this day.

Many of the states of the U.S. South refused to celebrate Decoration Day, due to lingering hostility towards the Union Army and also because there were very few veterans of the Union Army who lived in the South. A notable exception was Columbus, Mississippi, which on April 25, 1866 at its Decoration Day commemorated both the Union and Confederate casualties buried in its cemetery.

The alternative name of "Memorial Day" was first used in 1882, but did not become more common until after World War II, and was not declared the official name by Federal law until 1967 . On June 28, 1968, the United States Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill, which moved three holidays from their traditional dates to a specified Monday in order to create a convenient three-day weekend and for the first time recognized Columbus Day as a federal holiday. The holidays included Washington's Birthday (which evolved into Presidents' Day), Veterans Day, and Memorial Day. The change moved Memorial Day from its traditional May 30 date to the last Monday in May. The law took effect at the federal level in 1971 . After some initial confusion and unwillingness to comply at the state level, all fifty states adopted the measure within a few years, although Veterans Day was eventually changed back to its traditional date. Ironically, most corporate businesses no longer close on Columbus Day or Veterans Day, and an increasing number are staying open on President's Day as well. The holiday has endured as one where most businesses stay closed because it marks the beginning of the "summer vacation season" (similar to neighboring Canada's Victoria Day, which occurs on the prior Monday).

Inside BeautiControl

by Gary Jones, BeautiControl

An Interview with Jim Tentler, Director of Quality Services and Regulatory Affairs

I thought it would be interesting to kick off my internal interviews with someone who plays a very critical role in our organization. While so many of you get an opportunity to meet some of us that are more visible in the company, there are so many that play crucial roles in the organization that you may not have had the chance to meet. As the Director of Regulatory and Quality Control, Jim Tentler is one of those people whose role in the company affects every one of us. BeautiControl is unsurpassed in this industry for product quality and consumer responsibility, and Jim leads a team that spend countless hours every day working to ensure that BeautiControl remains on the fore-front of this highly competitive industry in regards to product testing and quality control.

Jim, how long have you been with BeautiControl? I have been at BeautiControl for 7 years. I started as Director of Manufacturing for 3 years then spent an additional 3 years in Supply Chain Management. For the past year, I have been in Quality Services.

Wow. That is unusual that you have moved around so much within the company. I am sure that gives you a very broad understanding of how the business functions. Where were you prior to joining BC? I spent 5 ½ years in the beverage industry dealing with quality services, product testing, and consumer complaints. After that I moved into the health care industry and was responsible for International Quality Control.

Tell us exactly what it is that you do at BeautiControl ? I am responsible for the incoming quality and final product quality of all of our products. I support the transfer from R&D into product manufacturing and production.

What goes into testing the incoming quality? We conduct a chemical analysis of all raw materials as well as complete microbial testing on each ingredient.

So, every ingredient is tested? Yes, every ingredient is tested to ensure that it meets our quality standards. Every time we receive any ingredient through the door, they go through a complete clinical evaluation. Nothing here is used until is has passed inspection and has been released from quarantine.

How do you support the transfer from R&D and to production? We test the stability of the product as well as conduct a stability and microbial challenge to ensure that it meets the development requirements as the product will be shipped in the “real world”.

What do you mean in the “real world”? Typically, companies test under general stability guidelines to challenge the ingredients at a temperature that might cause them to break down. We test our finished products under the ICH Standards. This is the International standard for product testing that guarantees that we are putting the product under the most rigorous and demanding testing protocol to ensure that the product is not affected by temperatures and are free from microbial contamination. After-all, we ship our products to Minnesota in January and Phoenix in August. They are put through some pretty demanding heat and freeze conditions and we have to make sure that they can undergo these extremes and still ensure that they retain their guaranteed shelf life.

So, when a product is launched, is the testing over? No, not only do we continue to test each ingredient as it is received, we keep “real time” stability on our products to ensure that we have samples of each batch to guarantee the shelf life and continue the microbial challenge of every batch that is produced or has ever been produced.

In comparison to places that you have worked previously, how does BeautiControl measure up in regards to product quality and safety assurance? Actually, BeautiControl practices quality standard practices that are far superior and far more demanding and robust than many other companies in our industry. We are always making strides to improve. We test well above and beyond what is required by our industry standards.

What happens when we receive a returned product that a consumer feels did not meet our quality standards? The first thing we do is ask the consultant for the lot #. This is the number that is printed on each package that identifies the specifics of that formula. When we have this information, we check to confirm whether we are seeing the same things in our product retains. We check stability data and product retains. We research consumer feedback trends, then try to identify the root cause of the problem to determine if it is formula related, shipping related or packaging related. When we have assessed our data, we meet with the R&D Department and discuss the feedback, assess the situation and make changes if necessary.

So, is every customer complaint investigated? Yes. It is a laborious and time consuming process, but that’s what allows us to continually improve. Wow, is that typical in our industry? One thing about the cosmetic industry is how well it is monitored. We are an active member of the PCPC (formerly the CTFA), the organization that works hand in hand with the FDA to ensure the safety of our products and the accuracy of our claims. Last year we signed the Consumer Commitment Code. This is a document that we signed that guarantees our commitment to produce products that we know are safe for the consumer. It is a commitment to the PCPC (Personal Care Products Council, formerly the CTFA) to ensure that all the ingredients in our products are tested to be safe for consumer use. We follow strict documentation and processes to ensure this safety. We share this information with the FDA through the Voluntary Formula Registration Process (VFRP). Should there ever be any significant adverse events, these are reported to the FDA as well.

Not every company chooses to be this diligent. In fact, I would say that many do not, but that is what continuous improvement is all about. you talk a lot about “continuous improvement”, is this the mission of your department? We are ISO Certified (International Standards Organization) and FDA compliant. These were things that we didn’t have to do…we did it to make us a better organization. Continuous improvement initiatives are part of our day to day mission. We recently modified our quality policy. It reads, ”Our Mission is to produce and deliver a product that we would be proud to give or receive.” We post our policy around the building so every associate knows and understands why we are in business. We want something that is memorable and that each associate understands what they can do to affect the quality of our products.

That’s pretty cool. I have not seen that kind of statement anywhere. Basically, we are doing what we say we do….and we can show it! I want every person on my team to feel personally responsible to our Consultants and Directors out there working in the field. After all, these hard working men and women keep us in business and pay our salaries.

I can hear the pride in our voice…I like that. Ok, one last question, what would you like to tell our Consultants? Keep us busy and let us know how we are doing! Thanks, Jim. I know it was hard to sit down for this long. I appreciate your dedication to this company and your personal commitment for excellence that you pass along through your teams. You make BeautiControl a great place to work. I hope all of you have found this fun. I had a blast and love to hear the pride that exudes from Jim when he talks about what he does. This is a man that loves his job, and I think you will all agree that he is doing a great job.

Lisa Bowman is with BeautiControl

from Reporter Times
Lisa Bowman of Monrovia has earned a new Ford Mustang convertible by sharing BeautiControl spa-quality products with others and empowering them to take advantage of the independent sales opportunity. Bowman became an independent director for the company after building a team of successful consultants.

She also earned a dream vacation of her choice to Hawaii, Vail, Colo., or Walt Disney World.

BeautiControl home-based businesses feature the Spa ESCAPE, an at-home experience with spa-quality products and complimentary spa treatments.

Bowman said the business allows her to have time for family and friends, while earning an income, as well as awards and recognition.

Mineral Makeup is Here!

by Gary Jones, BeautiControl
I know from your emails that you have anxiously been awaiting the introduction of BeautiControl’s Secret Agent® Mineral Makeup. Well, here it is! If you are a fan of mineral makeup, or have always wanted to try a foundation of this nature, then you are definitely going to love this new formula. Below you will find a Product Profile on this new category of foundations. This should help address any questions that you may have:

Secret Agent® Mineral Makeup

Key Ingredients Active Ingredients

Zinc Oxide – mineral/UV Absorber (sunscreen)

Titanium Dioxide - mineral/UV Absorber (sunscreen)

Other Ingredients
Aluminum Hydroxide – skin protectant
Tricaprylin - skin conditioning agent
Triethoxycaprylylsilane- binder
Chlorphenesin - preservative
Potassium Sorbate - preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA - chelating agent / keeps product from changing color

Ingredient story
Zinc oxide – a naturally occurring mineral that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays of ultraviolet light, zinc oxide can be used in ointments, creams, and lotions to protect against sunburn and other damage to the skin caused by ultraviolet light (sunscreen). It is the broadest spectrum UVA and UVB absorber that is approved for use as a sunscreen by FDA, and is completely photostable.
Titanium Dioxide – a naturally occurring mineral that offers opacity to cosmetic formulations. It is found in almost every sunscreen with a physical blocker because of its high refractive index, its strong UV light absorbing capabilities and its resistance to discoloration under ultraviolet light. This advantage enhances its stability and ability to protect the skin from ultraviolet light. Sunscreens designed for(people with sensitive skin are often based on titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide, as these mineral UV blockers are less likely to cause skin irritation than chemical UV absorber ingredients.

Potassium Sorbate - is found in the mountain laurel ash (sorbus species) whose dried berries were used as a traditional food preservative.

Tricaprylin - skin conditioning agent. Retards the evaporation of water from the skin’s surface. By blocking the evaporative loss of water, occlusive materials increase the water content of the skin.

Aluminum Hydroxide – helps to provide soothing and comfort to the skin.

Claims: Free of parabens, oil, alcohol, talc, fillers, fragrance, and chemical dyes. Dermatologist, sensitivity and allergy tested. Non Comedogenic. Suitable for sensitive skin conditions such as rosacea and acne pron Young Skin - provides sheer, flawless coverage. e skin Contains a natural, all physical sun protection - SPF 15Young Skin - provides sheer, flawless coverage. Acneic or Oily Skin - the non-irritating, all-natural ingredients help calm and soothe problem skin. Without oils to clog pores, your makeup will stay fresh all day.

To use: Tap powder into lid, using a bronzer brush dip, swirl and tap. Apply to face using downward strokes.

Shade Selection:

A chart will be available on Forms on File in BeautiNet with full color swatches for you to download as a reference sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I apply this product?
A: Using the BeautiControl bronzing brush, tap some product into the cap. Then dip your brush, then swirl and tap off excess powder. Then apply with downward strokes. Apply as many times as necessary until you reach your desired coverage.

Q: What is the SPF 15 in this foundation?
A: Zinc oxide and titanium oxide provides broad-spectrum, physical sun protection

Q: Can I use this with other foundations?
A: Yes, this can be used alone as a moderate coverage foundation, or applied as a loose powder to set your existing cream or liquid foundation.

Q: What are the benefits of using a mineral foundation?
Free of synthetic colorings and potential skin irritants, making it a better option for those with sensitive skin conditions, acne or rosacea prone skin.

Longer wearing than conventional foundations with water resistant properties.

Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide provides broad-spectrum, physical sun protection.

Provides a sheer, natural looking medium coverage for normal to slightly oily skin types.

Leaves a shiny luminescence on the skin (which can be a pro or a con, depending on how you look at it).

Can be used alone as a moderate coverage foundation, or applied as a loose powder to set your existing cream or liquid foundation.

Here is what you can expect based on your age and skin condition:

Young skin – provides sheer, natural coverage

Acne prone – light weight powder gives moderate coverage without clogging pores and irritating acne blemishes

Sensitive skin – non-irritating, mineral based ingredients help calm and soothe problematic and troubled skin. Natural physical UV absorbers are non irritating unlike chemical sunscreens.

Mature Skin – contains natural light deflectors and skin illuminators to help give the skin a youthful, luminescent glow.

Q: How is our mineral makeup different/better than other brands?
A: This is a highly competitive arena, and although we are not the first on the market with these types of products, we are confident that we have learned from observing the competitive brands and creating a product that will provide better results for your clients.

Much of the “magic” of mineral makeup introduced by competitive brands lies in the Marketing and “wording” of the claims rather in the actual product. Many brands will make the claim “100% pure minerals”. While this may be true, if you take a close look at the formula, it is anything but natural. While there are some on the market that are truly 100% natural, they do not contain the additional benefits that are outlined below:

Water Binding Ingredients/Moisturizers: Secret Agent Mineral Makeup is formulated with moisturizing, water binding ingredients which prevent the powder from looking dry and cakey on dryer skin types. Also, since naturally derived foundations are a common choice for women with skin sensitivities

Non-paraben preservatives: Secret Agent Mineral Makeup is formulated with non-paraben preservatives to ensure the safety of the product and to ensure that the formula is free of any form of microbial contamination, guarantee that the product quality is not compromised, as well as offering an extended shelf life.

There is one brand, in particular, that markets their formula as a 100% natural product without any form of preservative. As a result, the product must be marketed with an expiration date. While the first shipment of our product will have an expiration due to the extended testing required for drug stability, this will no longer be required for future productions.

Just to be to the point…YOU DO NOT WANT TO USE ANYTHING ON YOUR SKIN THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SOME FORM OF A PRESERVATIVE SYSTEM.

Chelating Agents: Secret Agent Mineral Makeup contains chelating agents to help prevent color shifting when applied to more oily skin types. Since mineral makeup is a common choice for women who have combination to more oily skin conditions, it is important that the color does not shift or turn “orange” after worn for an extended period of time.

Q: Why is there an expiration date on this product?

A: As explained above, the first shipment of the Secret Agent Mineral Makeup will have an expiration date due to the finalization of the stability testing (which was completed prior to launch, but not prior to assembly). Future shipments will not require and expiration date and our standard shelf life standards will apply.

Q: Why aren’t these available in the same shade names as our other foundations?

A: The Secret Agent shade range is not exactly matched to the shades in our other foundation lines. Due to the sheer application of this product, an exact shade match is not necessary as the products seems to almost melt into the skin, blending with your skin tone rather than offering and exact “match”.

Q: Are there issues that I need to be aware of?

When introducing yourself to mineral makeup, apply sparingly and always with a powder brush to determine the best coverage for you. Remember…a little goes a long way.

When using a mineral makeup, a clay based mask is recommended on a weekly basis to help purge the pores of debris.

Apply sparingly with a powder brush and layer more foundation as needed to reach the desired application.

Q: I have heard some companies say that mineral makeup is so good for your skin that you can sleep in it. Is that true of our formula as well?

A: No, actually, I would not recommend that anyone sleep in foundation of any kind, from any company. The skin needs the opportunity to breathe. Cleansing twice daily is recommended to maintain optimal skin condition.

Ok, I can’t think of any other questions that you may have, but I am sure that there will be some.

I know you all are going to love this new foundation. Please be sure to post your comments and share your feedback so others can hear what you have to say about this incredible new foundation.

Be sure to check back on Monday. I will tell you all about the new Revitalizing Lash Conditioner…this product is going to WOW! you.

How To Get The Most From Your Beauty Supplies

from One Stop Treatment

When it comes to taking care of your hair, you only want the best. That’s why it’s important to buy the right hair care products for your hair type. Too often we are tempted to buy only the most expensive products only to find out that they aren’t the right ones for our specific situation. And with so many products on the market these days, who knows which ones will work best for you? That’s why it’s so important to talk with a professional stylist and get their thoughts about the best products for your head of hair. These stylists are trained by the product manufacturers and can recommend the best solution given your situation. Too often people go and purchase expensives solutions online and expect them to work wonders, when all they really do is worsen the situation. And that can turn into damaged hair and money down the drain!

In talking with your stylist, you’ll likely find there are a few things they will recommend for your situation. The first is most likely a good hair shampoo or conditioner. This is the foundation of good hair care and it’s important to get the best one for your specific type. We’re fortunate that there are so many great companies on the market today that we can get access to unreal products at great prices.

Another good product to have is a good flat iron. If you have curly hair, you know how important it is to not skimp on this luxury. I would recommend that you purchase the ones that are recommended by your hair stylist. A cheap one can do nothing more than damage your hair and create unnecessary stress for yourself. And most of the time, you are way better off buying one that’s a little more expensive. In my experience, the majority of the cheaper ones on the market will last probably 1/4 the time of a quality one, like CHI flat irons. Having a good straigtener is an expense that you definitely can justify!

Finally, for those who want to curl up your hair, a good investment would be a curling irons. Again, since it’s one of the primary tools in your arsenal, you want to buy one that will last awhile and have some longevity. Look at the name brands and choose one that will fit your goals and your price range. And if you can’t decide, you can try your local salon for their suggestion and solution. LIke I mentioned earlier, your stylist is the one that’s best equipped to suggest a tool for you, so don’t hesitate to ask him or her.

Those are the tips and the basics of hair care products. Hopefully you can use these to keep that great hair looking fantastic!

The Basics Of Beauty Supply Products

from Beauty Tips Journal

When you're talking about your hair, you should only want the absolute best for yourself. That's why it's important to buy the right beauty supplies for your hair type. Too often we are tempted to buy only the most expensive products only to find out that they aren't the right ones for our specific situation. And with so many products on the market these days, who knows which ones will work best for you? That's why it's so important to talk with a professional stylist and get their thoughts about the best products for your head of hair. These stylists are trained by the product manufacturers and can recommend the best solution given your situation. Too often people go and purchase expensives solutions online and expect them to work wonders, when all they really do is worsen the situation. And that can turn into damaged hair and money down the drain!

In talking with your stylist, you'll likely find there are a few things they will recommend for your situation. The first is most likely a good hair shampoo or conditioner. This is the foundation of good hair care and it's important to get the best one for your specific type. With so many fabulous companies on the market today, your stylist should be able to recommend a product that can fit the needs of your budget and your hair condition.

Another good product to have is a good hair straightener. If you have curly hair, you know how important it is to not skimp on this luxury. Make sure you buy one of the ones that are recommended by your stylist. A cheap one can do nothing more than damage your hair and create unnecessary stress for yourself. And most of the time, you are way better off buying one that's a little more expensive. In my experience, the majority of the cheaper ones on the market will last probably 1/4 the time of a quality one, like CHI flat irons. I think having a solid flat iron is definitely a cost that is worth incurring. After all, it's one of the essential tools!

Finally, for those who want to curl up your hair, a good investment would be a curling irons. Again, since it's one of the primary tools in your arsenal, you want to buy one that will last awhile and have some longevity. Look at the name brands and choose one that will fit your goals and your price range. And if you can't decide, you can try your local salon for their suggestion and solution. LIke I mentioned earlier, your stylist is the one that's best equipped to suggest a tool for you, so don't hesitate to ask him or her.

Those are the tips and the basics of hair care products. Hopefully you can use these to keep that great hair looking fantastic!

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Yogitoes Yoga Spa Beauty Health Wellness Peace Love: The MOST comfy headband you'll ever wear