The StarShine Company

Just quick little post to inform you of a little one day event we are running.  Today we reached over 1400 hearts on Etsy.  If you aren’t familiar with Etsy, think of hearts as like a bookmark, or a “like” similar to Facebook.  It’s a pretty big milestone!

To celebrate we are having a little sale on our Mineral Eye Shadows, choose 4 for $14.00 and our Perfume Oils choose 4 for $14.00.  Tomorrow (6.18.2010) this offer will be gone!  So get to it!  No rainchecks, must be purchased today (or part of tomorrow until I take the offer down).

      

ENJOY!

(P.S. Rather purchase on Etsy?  We will have the listings up there to, we’ll hide them in the “Limited Time” category.  If you have any trouble finding them… let us know!)

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And we thought we had some weird ones!  We would have classified our Tomato Leaf and Kentucky Tavern as unusual perfume scents, but we found some that really take the cake!

Picture above is “Beetroot” carried by a company called Demeter.  They also carry other unusual scents such as, “Earthworm”, “Mildew” and “Play-Doh”.  Hmm!  Do people really buy and wear these scents, or are they more of a gag gift?  Another interesting scent we stumbled upon is a scent created to smell like Burger King flame broiled burgers.  It’s (not so) creatively called “Flame”.

Now who doesn’t want to smell like Burger King?  Sarcasm?  Yes, maybe a little.  OK, so it’s intended for men, but still!  Sure, guys like burgers, but do they really want to wear their burgers?

So out of sheer curiosity, if we were to carry some unusual scents such as mentioned above, would you be interested?  Let us know!  We’d love to hear from you, and who knows maybe you’ll be able to order that “Bacon” or “Beef Jerky” scent you’ve been dying to wear!  Or send your Mother-In-Law some “Fresh Dirt” for her birthday.

Comment below and let us know what you think!

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Carrie Underwood’s flawless makeup looked absolutely beautiful on her at the 2010 CMT Music Awards.  Her skin tone is gorgeous and she has amazing coverage, two things that can be achieved using Mineral Foundation, and guess what?  The StarShine Company will soon be launching our new line of Mineral Foundations so you too, can have a beautiful airbrushed look like Carrie’s.  Follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our newsletter for details on when our Mineral Foundations will be available.

Read what InStyle had to say about Carrie’s look:

Flawless Foundation
At the 2010 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Carrie Underwood topped off her blousy hot pink shirt with downright flawless skin. Our latest trick for extra smooth foundation application? Rather than layering on liquid formulas with a sponge, try a soft makeup brush instead. It’s a full coverage finish that’s light, sheer and perfect for summer’s heat.  (From InStyle)

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Want the look?  Well you’ll just have to stay tuned until our new Mineral Foundation Line is released!  But you can still get Carrie’s beautiful eyes using a nice orangey golden brown, like our Amber Dust Mineral Eye Shadow to line both the upper and lower lashline.  Swipe a medium brown like our Milk Chocolate on the lid, both colors are from our “Originals Collection“.

      

  Amber Dust                   Milk Chocolate

Finally!  We have installed a handy little tool that should make it easier for folks to follow our blog.  We are so excited to finally have this feature on our site, so please don’t be shy, sign up!  You’ll find the little follow sign-up tool in the left column of our blog.  Following is super simple!

And who knows, maybe there will be some sort of special give away only to those who follow the blog!  Now that sounds fun!!

Here we are sharing another great recipe with you!  We don’t know about you, but a relaxing rose bath sounds perfect right about now.  What is it?  It’s a relaxing bath in Roses (or Rose Water)!

Here’s what you need:

• 1 Cup Rose Petals or Rose Water*
• 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk (Or regular Milk, if Coconut Milk is not available)

*Rose water can be purchased at many health food stores.

If you are using rose water, mix your ingredients together in a large bowl or jug.  Pour the mixture into the warm bath before you slip into it, and stir mixture into the bathwater with your hand.

If you are using rose petals you can add the petals and coconut milk directly in your warm bath water.  You may want to lightly “crumple” your petals to break them just a bit, to allow the floral scent to seep out of the petal and into your bath water a little easier!

Then relax in your beautifully scented warm milky bath!  You may want to lightly rinse your skin afterward, but that is optional!

We hope you enjoy this DIY bath recipe!  Please let us know if you try it and like it!

Don’t forget to apply some fragrant Rose Perfume Oil after your bath so you can smell like roses all day long!  Visit The StarShine Company for other great scents too!

This might be my favorite collection we’ve created yet.  We’ve kept things vegan and used only high quality, highly pigmented minerals and mica (as usual!) to create these 12 fantastic shades.

Each color in our Goddess Collection has a unique sheen.  It’s a bit shimmery and a bit pearly, it’s Goddess-like!  You have to try them to see what we mean, pictures do not capture the true beauty of these colors!  They are available at The StarShine Company online at a special price, right now!

Top Three Picks you MUST try:

   

There are so many scents out there can help with minor ailments or with your mood.  Regardless of whether the scent is a synthetic scent or an essential oil, they can both have a place in helping you feel better and uplift your mood.  Here are a few suggestions:

1.  Sleep:  Having trouble sleeping?  Try a nice calming Lavender scent.

2.  Anxiety:  Nervous about that upcoming presentation?  Try some Sandalwood at bed time to help you relax, and wear your favorite Sandalwood perfume during the day to help you stay relaxed.

3.  Mild Depression:  Try sweet, floral Ylang Ylang.

4.  Concentration/Focus:  Try Peppermint, Grapefruit or Lemon scents.

5.  Invigorate:  Try Ginger or Jasmine.

6.  Set a Romantic mood:   Try Rose or Gardenia.

7.  A Memory:  Want to be comforted by Grandma’s fresh baked cookies?  Muffins?  Cakes?  Try baked goods scents like Chocolate Chip Cookie, Strawberry Cheesecake or Blueberry Muffin.  Ahhhh!

Try any of these scents, or choose from over 500 other scents to help with your mood.  And as always we offer our great scents in both our Hand Dipped Incense and our Perfume Oils.   Visit The StarShine Company today!

Chances are in summer months, your home could use a little help smelling fresh and clean.  The hotter temperatures many experience in summer months don’t help when it comes to keeping your home smelling it’s best.  And if you have pets (litter boxes, cages, etc) you might even need a little extra help!

Tip #1:  Burning Incense.  OK, OK, obviously I’m biased!  But it’s super easy to use and effective.  Use scents that will compliment the season such as florals or fruity scents, such as our Lilac or Pomegranate Citrus Incense Sticks.

Tip #2:  Cut from your garden (or buy) fresh flowers.  Not only will these help keep icky smells at bay, they add that special something to the look and feel of your home.  Place by an open window for best results.

Tip #3:  Simmer lemon slices.  Making some homemade lemonade this summer?  Place the left over slices (and a few unused ones) in a small pot filled with water on your stove top and simmer.  Got oranges or grapefruit in the house?  Toss a few slices of those in and make your home smell like a citrus salad!

Tip #4:  Essential Oils & Water.  You can add 10-40 drops (depending on bottle size) of your favorite essential oils right into water.  Shake well before spraying, and test on fabrics before use.  And as always avoid spraying onto furniture, wood, painted objects and other things that can be ruined by having either water or essential oils sitting on it.  Lavender, Tangerine, Jasmine or Rose are all excellent choices, or blend two to three oils for your own custom scent!

Try any or all of the above tips to keep your home smelling it’s freshest during warmer months.  Or maybe just open up a few windows and let some good old fashioned fresh air circulate through your home.  And as always be sure to stop by The StarShine Company for other options on keeping your home and yourself ‘Perfectly Scented’!

There is something about spring that encourages women to wear brighter, fresher colors such as orange.  We love Hilary Duff’s look featured on InStyle online.  And you can achieve a similar look without breaking the bank.  What could be even better?  Our “Amplify” lip colors are made from pure minerals (no junk, no fillers) and lip friendly ingredients such as Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter.  Read what InStyle had to say about Hilary’s look:

Orangey Lips
“My concept was to give Hilary Duff a simple and current look to complement her sheer gray and black dress,” said her makeup artist, Brigitte Reiss-Andersen. She kept the face and eyes neutral, and added intensity by reaching for an orange lip color. If you want to try a similar look, keep the shade modern by blending creamy, nectarine lipstick with a swipe of tinted gloss.  (From InStyle)

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Want the look?  Try our Amplify Orange Blossom Mineral Lip Color and top it off with your favorite clear gloss or a slightly tinted gloss.  Afraid you can’t pull-off orange?  Give it a try, we think you’ll be surprised!

Visit The StarShine Company to see all five colors in our “Amplify” line.

This is a killer tip we read about on InStyle.   We love it so much we just had to share it!

Want to replicate Heidi Klum’s shimmery, sun-drenched look from the Eva by Eva Longoria fragrance launch in Hollywood, but afraid of looking too soaked? In the palm of your hand, add a pinch of pearlescent powder to your daily moisturizer. Apply as usual for healthy looking skin with a subtle incandescence.  (From Instyle)

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We KNOW you want this look!  Such a great summer look, perfect for at the beach or pool!  And of course we have the perfect shimmery pearly mineral powder to help you achieve this dewy look.  Add a pinch of our Eggshell Mineral Eyeshadow to your preferred daily moisturizer.  Eggshell is part of our Pastel Collection which was formulated with spring colors in mind and each color in the collection has the perfect pearly-ness you are looking for to achieve Hiedi Klum’s look.  Don’t use too much though, adding too much can whiten your complexion, to avoid this problem, use a tinted daily moisturizer for maximum results.