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!

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:

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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

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

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

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

Happy Holidays!

This has been a big year for us at MJ Studios and we wanted to take a moment today to wish everyone a happy holiday season!  At this festive time of year, we are grateful for those who have shown us their support. 

We hope that your holiday weekend, wherever you are, is safe, happy and filled with laughter and love.

Happy Holidays from MJ Studios

M2 Virtuous Minerals Radiant Powder Foundation Application Tips

General Application

Our M2 Virtuous Minerals Radiant Powder Foundations are essentially four products in one: treatment, sun protection, foundation and concealer.

Our minerals come safety sealed with a clear tab sealing the shaker holes. We suggest that you do not remove this safety seal. Instead, use a pair of tweezers or a sharp-ended object to punch or poke through all the holes.

To begin the application process, ensure that your face is clean and moisturised. Also, ensure that your moisturiser is completely absorbed prior to application.

Open the shaker lid and lightly tap the shaker on the lid 4 times to disperse product. This usually gives you just the right amount of powder for a complete face application. Keep in mind a little product goes a long way. Depending on how often you use them, our 8-gram containers should last an average of 8 to 24 months and have a shelf life of 48 months. Compare this to most liquid foundations on the market, which expire within 12 months, and last an average of 3 to 6 months. Although, our Radiant Minerals are an initial investment they are extremely cost effective in the long run, not to mention naturally beautiful, healthy and free of harmful chemicals and preservatives.

Swirl the product from the lid onto our Fiber Optic Kabuki Brush. Our kabuki brush is specially designed to work effectively with our minerals. The fibers grab and hold the product until you start the application process.

Next, gently swirl the kabuki to the outer corners and up to the top of the forehead. Always go left to right, or start at the middle of the face and swirl outward. This disperses the product evenly and allows light to play in your favour. As our minerals have natural coverage and allow light to pass through the skin, using this method diffuses and softens facial lines or wrinkles. The light scatters to the outside of the face rather focusing on the line. This method of application creates a more youthful, uplifting appearance.

Continue moving down the face, using the same technique until the entire face is evenly covered. If you feel more coverage is necessary, tap twice on the shaker to disperse more minerals. Be sure to swirl the kabuki around the nose area, and as well around and over the lip area.

When applying to the eyelid area, close your eye, start closest to the nose and swirl outward to the temple. Move down to underneath of the eye area using the same method.

If you require extra coverage around the eye, nose or any other part of the face; we suggest using our Multi-Purpose Blender Brush. The head and fibers of this brush allow for a more accurate, precise application. Use the same swirling method for application.

If you require "camouflage" concealing, disperse a small amount of minerals in either the shaker lid or the palm of your hand. Lightly spray the Multi-Purpose Blender Brush with any natural mineral water facial spray (i.e. Evian) then swirl the product onto the brush. You will note the consistency of the mineral is now heavier, but should not be like liquid. Gently "tap" the brush in rapid movements until desired coverage is achieved.

Oily skin types

Depending on how oily your skin type is we recommend using the same "general application" technique but adding 2 taps of our Mineral Primer and Setting powder to your Mineral Powder Foundation. Another option is to prime the face with 2 to 4 taps of Mineral Primer and Setting Powder PRIOR to the application of our Radiant Minerals. You can also combine both oily skin application techniques to maximize oil absorption.

HD Rice Setting Powder

Our HD Rice Powder can be applied by using the round powder applicator provided with the powder, our Fiber Optic Kabuki Brush, or our Multi-Purpose Blender Brush. Use the applicator of your choice and press the powder in facial areas that require extra oil absorption such as the t-zone, cheeks, forehead, or nose. Lightly sweep over the entire face to set our radiant powder minerals.

Use our HD Pressed Rice Powder alone to control shine from excess oil throughout the day. Use it to freshen the appearance of your skin throughout the day without looking or feeling dry or cakey. Packaged for convenience, it is the ultimate "take me with you" product.

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