Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Half Price Shipping & More


Shop and support Saskatchewan's newest elite cosmetics company this BLACK FRIDAY from the comfort of your home!

Enjoy half price shipping on ANY purchase made online at www.mjprocosmetics.com

Plus, spend $50 and let us help you get a little "SINFUL" this holiday season with a deluxe sample of "Paparazzi Princess" loose mineral multi-purpose shadow from our M2 Virtuous Minerals Collection.

Free Sample with purchase

On your marks - get set - GO - 

Start filling your shopping cart....you only have until midnight Saturday, November 24th to take part in this amazing deal!


OUR GIFT TO YOU EVENT

Have plans on Friday, November 30th?  How does 50% off any item from our Specialty Brush Collection sound?  Join us for "our gift to you" from 11-9 at our newest retail location, The Polka Dot Door located on the 2nd floor of 1843 Hamilton Street.

Take part in our gift to you and take advantage of shopping local designer collections at unbelievable discounted prices.

P.S.  Need help selecting Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers for that makeup diva on your shopping list?  Let Certified Makeup Artist, Michelle Loustel suggest the perfect gift that is sure to please.  Simply send us an email and let the expert take the worries away!

Christmas shopping has never been so easy!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

MJ Studios Upcoming Events


There's been a lot happening at MJ Studios! Over the coming weeks we will be taking part in the following events:


Saskatoon: October 12-14th 
Woman's World Show - Credit Union Centre


We're excited to be heading to Saskatoon to take part in the 7th annual Woman's World Show this weekend!  This 3 day event promises to focus on the things that women like, want, need or dream about!  It sounds like a blast & we hope to see you there!  Tickets $10 at the door and in advance at participating merchants.  (Free admission for all men accompanied by a woman with a paid ticket!)  Note:  "Red Friday" in support of our troops will allow all paying patrons access to Woman's World for only $5 on Friday, October 12th if they are wearing red shirts!

This event is in support of the Law Enforcement Guardians Youth Charity Programs.  For more information about the show & for advance ticket locations, please visit http://www.itsawomansworld.ca


Show Hours:   Friday 4 pm - 10 pm
                       Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
                       Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm 



Regina : Friday, October 19th
Fright Night Fashion Gala -Conexus Arts Centre
Doors open at 6 pm


An evening of Designer Halloween Fashion & Auction in support of the Kidney Foundation Saskatchewan Branch.

MJ will be heading up the artistry for this amazing fundraiser.  We are also honoured to be sponsoring this fabulous runway event by supplying the cosmetics required to enhance the fashions produced by our very own Saskatchewan Designers!

To support this fantastic cause or to buy tickets to the gala event visit http://kidney.akaraisin.com/Common/Event/Home.aspx?seid=5977&mid=8


Regina : Saturday, October 27th
2nd Annual Magic Cauldron Psychic/Holistic Fair - Executive Royal Hotel (Formerly the West Harvest Inn 4025 Albert Street)
10 am - 8 pm


We are also excited to be taking part in the 2nd annual Magic Cauldron Psychic/Holistic Fair.  Admission is $2/person or a donation of a cat toy or cat food which goes directly to People For Animals.

MJ will be taking appointments on the hour beginning at noon.  If you are interested in booking an appointment, please email with your preferred time.  Your appointment will be confirmed by email.

We've also recently announced that we have teamed with Polka Dot Door Designer Collections, Saskatchewan's first local designer outlet.  Located on the 2nd floor at 1843 Hamilton Street, the Polka Dot Door provides the ideal downtown location for our existing clientele to restock their favourite MJ Pro product and for new clientele to view and shop the collection. 

MJ will be on location approximately every 8 weeks to work one on one with clients, educate and introduce new product launches.  We are extremely proud to be part of such a unique venue and partner with Saskatchewan's first designer outlet.   A grand opening for the Polka Dot Door is scheduled for November 3rd. Please watch our facebook page and our website for more details!

We hope to see you at one of upcoming events! We're excited to share the world of MJ Studios Pro Cosmetics with the women of Saskatchewan.

Friday, May 25, 2012

New Product Launch!

We are excited to announce that 2 new shades of eyeliner pencils have been added to our M1 High Definition Cosmetics line! 


Our multi-purpose silver eye pencil:

Go above and beyond lining your eyes with this extreme glitter eye pencil that guarantees instant glitz & glam with no guilt!

Our Navy Kohl eye pencil:

Line, define, shade & smudge with this silky eye pencil designed to glide with ease. Our new kohl eye pencil provides rich colour and subtle metallic in navy blue; a universal favourite colour for both men & women, not to mention one of the year's HOTTEST trend colours. 

These new shades of eye pencils push cosmetics to the limit. Get yours today for $17 each!

Another major launch is in the works and will be announced shortly. Stay tuned to our facebook page for details!


For more information or to order, please email or visit MJ Studios on facebook.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Girls Night Out With MJ Studios


Looking for a great excuse to get the girls together or a new spin on a girl's night out?

WHY NOT HOST AN MJ STUDIOS S.L.U.T. Party? 
(Stressed Out Ladies Unwinding Together)

Are you ready to UNWIND and RELAX?  Let your hair down, and let the stress and worries go!

See, touch and feel Saskatchewan's newest elite cosmetics collection and shop in the privacy and comfort of your own home with your BFF’S.

What is an MJ STUDIOS S.L.U.T.  party?
  • We will arrive 30-45 minutes prior to party to set up.
  • We will supply a display table with the complete product range as well as a Makeup Artist's Chair for the demonstrations.
  • It’s your night to SHINE - "Head S.L.U.T" (the hostess) will receive a complete 2 step makeup application. 
MJ will first provide you with a simple but stunning day look and then watch her transform you into a sassy, sexy DIVA ready for a night out on the town.  During your application and DIVA transformation, MJ will provide step-by-step instruction, education, Pro Artist tips and tricks of the trade.
  • We will supply official MJ Studios S.L.U.T. bibles.
MJ is known in the industry for her ability to provide quality education and realistic tips for busy everyday women.  We encourage ladies to make notes along the way, or add colour swatches as they touch, feel and experience the quality of our collection. 
  • After the demonstration, MJ will dedicate 15 minutes to each S.L.U.T. (lady) to review their product choices and provide her personal recommendations.
We encourage those needing additional education and application techniques (one on one consultation) to book a personal in-house consultation at this time as well.
  • We will bring our mobile payment processor and stock so you and your guests can shop the elite collection.

For hosting the party, "Head S.L.U.T" receives the following:
  • Day and evening transformation 
  • A complimentary brush from our Specialty Brush Collection.  Choose from a blush brush or fiber optic eyeshadow brush
  • A gift certificate for 30% off your next Mineral Powder Foundation purchase (expires 10 months from the party date)
  • Purchase your lipstick that evening & receive a complimentary HD Lip Pencil of your choice

Party Details:

Customize your party to suit your needs.  Let us know what kind of party you have in mind. Whether it is a coffee or wine event we suggest you provide some snacks, finger foods and drinks for your guests or ask them to BYOB.  During the demonstration, leave it to us - we will keep your BFF's glasses full!

Optional Additions - If you are interested and if available, we can bring Shirtless Butlers at a cost of $25/hour to be paid directly to the butler.  He will entertain your BFF's and serve and cater to them!

Times Available:

For those in Regina we can arrange for an evening party from 7:00 p.m. to approximately 10:30 pm.  For those within 120 km of Regina an evening party would start at 6:00.

We are also available for afternoon parties for those in Regina or within 120 km of the city.  If you're looking to kick start a ladies night out, let us know what time you'd like to start and we can work around your schedule.

For those interested in hosting a S.L.U.T. party but are 120 km or further away from Regina please contact us to discuss custom arrangements for your party.

For maximum benefit to each of your guests, S.L.U.T. parties are best when limited to a maximum of 8 S.L.U.TS but we can accommodate larger groups, please contact us to discuss options available. 

Cost of a party:

In order for us to attend your party at no charge, we require a minimum group purchase for the evening based on the size of your group.  For small parties (less than 4) we require a minimum group purchase of $150.  For larger parties (5-8) minimum group purchase for the evening is $300.  If the minimum purchase amount is not met, we will issue an invoice to the hostess in that amount.

Travel:  We have a travel rate of $0.37/km.  The first 100 km traveled are on us, so you will only be charged for mileage after that initial 100 km.

Request your party date by emailing AJ.  A non-refundable $25 deposit is required at the time of your booking to hold your date.  This deposit will be deducted from the Head S.L.U.T's purchase.  We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, Money Orders or Email Money Transfer.

Dates are limited and booked on a first come first serve basis.  Contact MJ Studios today to book your S.L.U.T party.

FIRST BOOKING DATE AVAILABLE IS JULY 14TH

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

MJ Studios Calendar of Events

There's been a lot happening at MJ Studios!  We are dedicated to the real women of Saskatchewan so we're hitting the road this spring!

Over the coming weeks we will be touring Saskatchewan and bringing our elite collection to the following events:

Saskatoon:  Saturday, May 5th
10 am - 4 pm
Mother's Day Trade Show & Craft Sale
Saskatoon Travelodge, Galaxy A & B (106 Circle Drive West)

This event is free to attend.  MJ will be taking appointments on the hour starting at 11.  If you are interested in booking an appointment, please email AJ with your preferred time.  Appointments will be confirmed via email.

Moose Jaw:  Sunday, May 20th
11 am - 5 pm
Fight For Dani Trade & Craft Show
Royal Canadian Legion (268 High Street West)

This event was put together to help Danielle Hurtig with the costs she is facing while fighting a rare form of cancer.  MJ Studios is proud to be a part of this amazing event.

Yorkton: Saturday, June 2nd
10 am - 4 pm
Yorkton Shopping Blitz & Trade Show
Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium

Earl Grey: Saturday, June 9th
7 pm - 12 am
GAL-a-rama
Earl Grey Community Hall

Leave the kids home and come shopping!  There will be a cash bar, a DJ and room to sit and visit. Admission is free so bring your friends and have a fun evening out!

We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events! We're excited to share the world of MJ Studios Pro Cosmetics with the women of Saskatchewan.  If you have friends or family who may be interested in checking out Saskatchewan's newest elite cosmetics company, please pass this info on to them.

Together we will put Saskatchewan on the cosmetics map!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Push Your Mineral Cosmetics to the Limit with Amped Loose Mineral Shadows

Are you looking for a healthy, chemical-free alternative to traditional shadows that doesn't sacrifice bold, beautiful & long lasting colour?  Look no further than our M2 Amped Loose Mineral Shadows.  These sensational shadows take mineral cosmetics to a higher level.  Versatility allows you to layer and build these unique loose minerals.  Formulated to be used wet or dry, your options are unlimited!

Choose from our 3 eye-catching shades:
(click images to enlarge)

Drama Queen: A rich, deep purple with silver sparkle


Rated R:  An intense black with multi-faceted sparkle


Rock Your World: A rich, warm brown with silver sparkle

MJ's Pro-Artist Tip:
Use alone or with our Eye & Lip Primer to transform these intense, highly pigmented loose shadows into a long lasting eyeliner!

Our M2 Amped Loose Mineral Shadows are available in a 2-gram shaker for $21.  Add some glitz and glam to your look without sacrificing the health of your skin.  For more information or to order, email or visit MJ Studios on facebook

Friday, February 17, 2012

Buyer Beware - Not all minerals are created equally

Mineral cosmetics continue to be the rage in the cosmetic industry. Many different companies are introducing their versions of mineral product to the ever-growing market, however MJ Studios urges you to check the ingredients. NOT ALL MINERAL PRODUCTS ARE CREATED EQUALLY.

Our M2 Virtuous Minerals line is and always will be free from all plastics, oils, fillers, talcum, and other beauty destroying, cancer causing chemicals found in many designer and drugstore brands. We are dedicated to providing you, the consumer, with vital education and with the highest quality, flawless finish products that do not sacrifice the health of your skin.

We have spent many years researching, developing and testing this amazing formula, which contains only 5 healthy ingredients and contrary to popular belief, COSMETICS CAN and SHOULD BE GOOD FOR THE SKIN!

WE ARE READY FOR THE CHALLENGE -
ARE YOU?


We are confident you will find our formula superior to other leading brands and welcome you to feel as confident as we are!  As part of our challenge and commitment, we offer complimentary colour matching services and samples.

As part of our pledge to actively inform and educate our consumer, we have taken our 5 HEALTHY INGREDIENTS, which have been broken down into product categories and product descriptions. Information is sourced from world renowned Paula Beguon.

MICA:
Categories: Coloring Agents/Pigments
Earth mineral included in products to give them sparkle and shine.

ZINC OXIDE:
Categories: Anti-Irritants, Antioxidants, Coloring Agents/Pigments, Thickeners/Emulsifiers
Inert earth mineral used as a thickening, whitening, lubricating, and sunscreen ingredient in cosmetics. Along with titanium dioxide, zinc oxide is considered to have no risk of skin irritation. It can also be an anti-irritant and potentially an antioxidant. 
See UVA, zinc

TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Categories: Sunscreen Actives, Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Coloring Agents/Pigments
Inert earth mineral used as a thickening, whitening, lubricating, and sunscreen ingredient in cosmetics. It protects skin from UVA and UVB radiation and is considered to have no risk of skin irritation.  Because of its gentleness, titanium dioxide is an excellent sunscreen active for use on sensitive or rosacea-affected skin. It is also great for use around the eyes, as it is highly unlikely to cause stinging in this area.

Although titanium dioxide is a natural ingredient, pure titanium dioxide in nature is almost always adulterated with potentially harmful contaminants such as lead and iron. Therefore, titanium dioxide is purified via synthetic processes for use in cosmetics and sunscreens.

Titanium dioxide is typically micronized and coated for use in cosmetic products. The micronizing makes this somewhat heavy-feeling ingredient easier to spread on skin, not to mention making it more cosmetically elegant. Micronized titanium dioxide is also has much greater stability and can provide better sun protection than non-micronized titanium dioxide. Micronized titanium dioxide does not penetrate skin so there is no need to be concerned about it getting into your body (well, unless you eat the stuff). Even when titanium dioxide nanoparticles are used, the coatings employed have a larger molecular size that keeps the nanoparticles of titanium dioxide from penetrating beyond the uppermost layers of skin.

The coating process is done to improve application, enhance sun protection, and also to prevent titanium dioxide from interacting with other ingredients in the presence of sunlight, thus enhancing its stability. It not only makes this ingredient much more pleasant to use for sunscreen, but it improves efficacy and eliminates safety concerns. Common examples of ingredients used to coat titanium dioxide are alumina, dimethicone, glycerin, silica, and trimethoxy capryl silane.

Titanium dioxide as used in sunscreens also undergoes surface modification to ensure efficacy and stability. Examples of surface modifier ingredients used for titanium dioxide include stearic acid, isostearic acid, polyhydroxystearic acid, and dimethicone/methicone copolymer.
See UVA, sunscreens, UVB

IRON OXIDES
Categories: Coloring Agents/Pigments
Compounds of iron that are used as colorings in some cosmetics. They also are used as a metal polish called jewelers' rouge, and are well-known in their crude form as rust.

ULTRAMARINES
Categories: Coloring Agents/Pigments
Inorganic pigments (of various colors) permanently listed by the FDA for external use only, including around the eye area

For more information or to order, please email or visit MJ Studios on facebook

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful: Andrea


We recently had the opportunity to work with Andrea, owner of Be Real Active Wear in Regina.


Tools Used:

M2 Radiant Mineral Powder Foundation in Shade #10, MJ Studios Fiber Optic Kabuki Brush, MJ Studios Multi-Purpose Blender Brush, Evian mineral water facial spray

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The image on the left shows Andrea with a clean and lightly moisturized face. The image on the right shows her after an application of M2 Radiant Mineral Powder Foundation in shade #10.  Andrea battles an undiagnosed skin condition that may be discoid lupus or rosacea. We opted to use no other colour cosmetics to avoid distraction from the beautiful natural coverage that our pure minerals provide. No primer or additional concealing products were used.
We would like to thank Andrea for the opportunity to work with her. She is truly a beautiful woman both inside and out. We are firm supporters of her company's philosophy and admire the work she is doing to promote self-esteem in girls everywhere. For more information about Andrea and her fabulous company visit Be Real Active Wear
At MJ Studios, we believe that cosmetics can and should be good for the skin.  For more information or to order, please email or visit MJ Studios on facebook

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful with MJ Studios: Jordyn's Look


SKIN

Jordyn's skin is clear and blemish free. To even out her skin tone, MJ applied a very light, quick application of Virtuous Minerals to her entire face and then lightly sculpted her cheeks using contouring powder and blush.

PRODUCTS USED:

M2 Virtuous Minerals Radiant Powder Foundation Shade 05
   
M2 Virtuous Minerals Radiant Powder Foundation Shade 05
  
M1 Drop It Low Controuring Powder
 
M1 Blush Hollywood Dreamer

TOOLS USED: Kabuki brush, Fiber Optic Blush Brush, Fiber Optic Fan Brush

EYES

For this look, MJ created a "light handed" variation to the ever-popular smoky eye.

PRODUCTS USED:
  
M1 Pro Artistry Pallet Flirting With Death
 
M1 HD Eye Pencil Black
 
M2 Virtuous Minerals Eye & Lip Primer
  
M2 Sinful Minerals Paparazzi Princess
   
M1 Go All The Way HD Mascara
  
M2 Virtuous Minerals Brow Powder Brown/Black

TOOLS USED: Fiber Optic Oval Shadow Brush, Fiber Optic Pointed Shadow Brush, Multi-Purpose Brush, Brow & Lash Brush

 
LIPS

PRODUCTS USED:


M1 HD Lipstick City of Angels
  
M1 HD Lip Pencil Berry Blend

TOOLS USED: Multi-Purpose Brush
Please note: MJ lined Jordyn's lips with Berry Blend after applying City of Angels. She then blended the lipstick and lip pencil colours together using the Multi-Purpose Brush.




A word from MJ:
"We all look at faces in a different perspective and create an image. Makeup artistry is simply an expression ... True beauty lies from within. Always allow creativity in your application and experiment. Have fun, try new application methods, colours and tools, and remember there are no set rules when creating your own kind of beautiful."

For more information or to order, please email or visit MJ Studios on facebook