And We Are Back........

So Sminked has been in hiatus for quite a bit! Here's a quick update with some exciting news....Well first some not so exciting news :(.........

During the hiatus I reevaluated the cost of out nail polishes, shipping was high and the materials to make them were costly. I tried to find ways to bring down the cost in both of these areas, but could not find any solution that wouldn't put me in the red, and I couldn't bare to charge such high prices to my customers. So for now we have had to discontinue our nail polishes. Maybe when business gets better I can bring them back, because they really were on of my favorite products to create. I still have some nail polishes in stock that I am slowly putting up on Etsy at a DEEP DEEP discount, grab them while you can!

On to the exciting news! I have formulated lots of new products and am working on photographing and uploading them fro sale on Etsy. I've created a line of Goats Milk Soap scented with Essential Oils. I am especially excited about this because these are all natural and I have had so much fun crafting the scents.

I also created some creamy blushes, that I am tentatively calling "Chroma Trace Blush", These were formulated to give you a buildable color that looks natural. Also in the Chroma Trace line I created a highlight cream and a bronze. All these come in a whopping 2 oz jar! Another product that I've been using alot is the Brush Cleaner Castille Soap. It has been working wonders to get all my makeup brushes super clean with out drying them out.

I'm also hoping to hold a holiday contest within the next week or so, as soon I figure out the logistics.

Abigail Nail Polish

As I previously mentioned I developed two new colors! Here's a peek at Abigail. Available now on my Etsy Shop!

Abigail Nail Polish

by Sminksmink

2 new Nail Colors and what inspired them

I just formulated 2 new nail colors! Pics will be up soon.....One is a bright fuchsia that leans a little purple with fuchsia glitter. The other is a shimmery baby blue with the tiniest pearl glitter. Here are 2 runway looks that inspired the colors:

Colors available for purchase within the next few days at the Sminksmink Etsy shop

Winter Skin Regimen

It's gotten surprisingly chilly here in Seattle! Last night it was in the 20's, and windy downtown since it's near the water. This has quickly turned my skin into a dry, flaky mess! Guess it's time to bring out my favorite products for the winter weather.

First thing in the morning, I cleanse may face with Korres White Tea Facial Fluid Gel Cleanser, using my Clarisonic. This leaves my skin clean without over drying it. I discovered this cleanser a few years a go and will never go back to using anything else! In combination with my Clarisonic it works perfectly!


Next I lightly apply Benefit's Eyecon under my eye and up onto my eyelid. This brightens my skin ( I tend to have a little bit of dark skin around my eye) and is very nourishing. To moisturise my face in the winter I use Korres Thyme Honey 24-hour moisturizing cream.
It works wonders to keep my face flake free. Occasionally when I'm outside in the cold alot I apply Fresh's Soy Face Cream to any dry spots that reappeared. I carry this in my purse so that I will always have it in a pinch. I put it directly over my mineral foundation and it blends well while quickly making the flaky spots unnoticeable.

After I apply Thyme Honey Cream, I let it settle in before applying my mineral foundation. SminkSmink is still in the testing and formulation stages of our foundation ( I don't want to put anything out there that's not perfect yet!) So I'm still using my Aromaleigh's Glissade in 3N which is a wonderful product. I set my foundation with Jurlique's Rosewater Balancing Mist. It gives a little extra moisture where needed, and takes away any that is too much. It also helps my foundation stay on all day!

Introducing.......

Pressed Mineral Foiling Eyeshadows!

Foiling is one of my favorite ways to apply eyeshadow, I created this eyeshadow specifically for foiling. I find that foiling brings out the intensity of the shimmer in these colors. If you search for foiling techniques on you tube, you will see that people suggest using several different ingredients to foil you eyeshadow with. I wanted these shadows to be as simple and easy to apply as possible so all you need is water! After they have dried they are still very blendable. I love the adorable jewel colored boxes I found, they are perfect for travel.

First up is "Michelle", a shimmery pink with hints of peach and gold. I like to wear this one alone when I'm in quick hurry.

Welcome to Sminked!

This is my inaugural post!

Let's start with a little color inspiration..... When i first decided to create my SminkSmink cosmetics line I had only one goal in mind, Unique colors that make any ensemble fashionable and up to date. I also wanted SminkSmink to complement my Housewares, Art and Jewelry that I sell under the name Bakasartysta. My signature coasters and jewelry are oftern an explosion of color and a patterns that add a special pop to any out fit or decor. The nail colors are an expression of that, Whether it's a subdued white with little sparks of yellow and gold ( Onari Special Edition) that are super bold on your fingers or an all over bold color like Finlay (Special Edition).

This dress by Basso and Brooke encapsulates all those ideas...I first came across Basso and Brooke when researching the fabulous shoe designer Julia Lundsten, I've been coveting her shoes for awhile now and Basso and Brooke featured her in thier Spring 2010 collection.