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Suka & Spice Blog
Featured on Suka & Spice http://suka-spice.blogspot.com Mineralize It “I know it's the weekend, but I couldn't help but post when I found out about this new little item. Summer is approaching (I know I know, not until the 21st), and everyone is shedding that extra heavy foundation. Who wants to even think about applying something over their moisturizer that is thick enough to melt off during the day? That's where Valana Minerals comes in handy. We've all heard of mineral makeup--the stuff...
Black Flower Power Blog
Featured on: Black Flower Power Blog http://blackflowerpower.blogspot.com Yes, I’m ready to Fall in Love with Valana Minerals Stardust Luxury Foundation: “Yesterday, I visited the Skin Deep (www.cosmeticsdatabase.com) cosmetics database, in search of a non-toxic mineral foundation powder. I had actually intended to get the name of another product that I had seen on the list before so that I could visit their website. Thankfully, I noticed there was a newer name in the top fifty foundation products with the lowest safety concerns:...
KTLA Morning Show
Labor Day with KTLA and Valana Minerals : “This Labor Day was unlike any holiday I've had so far. It was spent with Valerie Reed of Valana Minerals at the African Marketplace in Los Angeles. Not very exciting, sure, but the reason I was there was to help Valerie as her company was showcased on KTLA Morning Show. Valerie makes me so proud. When I hosted my first business class at the San Diego Learning Annex in 2006, the room...
Afrobella Blog
Featured on Afrobella Blog http://afrobella.com/ Makeup, Made for Us: “I’ve been hearing great things about Valana Minerals for a minute now - my beauty blog buddy Andrea The Organic Beauty Expert… holds a very high standard for her products, and not just any and everything gets the OK from her. So when I read her glowing review of Valana, I started gettingexcited! Valana is made by a woman of color for women of color — not just black women, mind you,...
FacePaint101 Blog
Featured in FacePaint101: You will love this blog, the pictures, and the reviews. Check out what Suzie had to say, “I've worn it for a week and I'm very happy with it…It has a little bit of gold in it which is really pretty in the sun. I will admit that sometimes when I use Bare Minerals Warmth if I sweat there is this burning sensation. With Valana Minerals there is no burning!! The best part about the line is everything...
Life of a 20 Something with Lupus Blog
Life of a 20 Something with Lupus: is a truly inspirational blog created by a remarkable young woman who openly and honestly shares her health challenges with the world. When you read her posts you will be inspired as I was. Additionally, she’s a Valana fan who wrote a review of Valana Minerals and shared it with her readers. Check out the Valana Minerals review and other posts at http://flowonlupus.blogspot.com/2008/05/thoughts-on-mineral-makeup.html
The San Diego Examiner
A great Valana Minerals review from Michelle Vint. The San Diego Examiner, 'Vegetarian Examiner'
Add Lip Gloss and Stir Blog
Get Your Glow On: And don't underestimate the power of a good makeup trick! A shimmering powder in your skin tone dusted all over the face can enhance lack luster skin. One to try: Blazing Bronzers by Valana Minerals...Applied with one of her vegan Faux Brushes it looks like you've spend a day on the beach. Switching from a foundation with a matte finish to a luminous finish can also give the illusion of a brilliant complexion. Remember to use...
Add Lip Gloss and Stir Blog
The Latest and the Greatest: The latest trend in foundation is mineral makeup. Mineral powder is being touted as the best option for a pure foundation, and some say it’s actually good for your skin. One of the best I’ve come across is Valana Minerals Luxury Mineral Cosmetics. Read the rest of the review here.
Giveaway Guru
The Giveaway Guru wrote a lovely review on our Faux Collection, vegan cosmetic brushes. Read the review here
YBA-Your Beauty Advisor
YBA-Your Beauty Advisor is a leading beauty industry blog offering readers a wealth of advise on beauty and fashion. Valana Minerals was recently mentioned in an article titled, "Mineral Makeup Myths and Tips for Finding One That's Right for You.
The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint
The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint. Volume 47: Number 36, Thursday, June 7, 2007. Our company received a “photo op’ at the Bethel AME’s Annual Health Fair. The photo caption reads, “Jacquelin Sellers receives healthy African American makeup from Valana Minerals founder Veronica Collins.” While I’m sure Veronica Collins is a wonderful woman, I don’t really know who she is but I do know she didn’t create my company. I did and I’m Valerie but I’m thrilled that they got the name...
Legal Zoom
Of course we love all natural Valana Minerals but there is a serious business side to this company. The business woman in me was recently recognized by being chosen to participate in the Legal Zoom Entrepreneur Spotlight. Legal Zoom offers legal assistance for a variety of 'self serve' legal documents at a reasonable cost. Many of the legal documents I need to run my business were done through Legal Zoom. Needless to say, I was honored when they chose Valana Minerals as a...
PETA Caring Consumer Program
PETA, one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the world has recognized our Faux Collection: synthetic cosmetic brushes by including Valana Minerals in a ‘short list’ of companies that offer synthetic cosmetic brushes. Participating in the PETA caring consumer program is great but the additional recognition is quite an honor. Thanks PETA! “Valana Minerals knows that [t]here is no need to sacrifice quality or animals in the pursuit of beauty." Its six luxurious synthetic makeup brushes are perfect for applying...
Afrobella Blog
The Afrobella Blog is a culture, style and beauty website created by Patrice Grell Yursik offering beauty reviews, interviews and articles for women who are “all shades of beautiful.” The Afrobella website provides a wonderful online community and venue for the exchange of ideas. I must say that I was thrilled beyond belief to know that Valana Minerals was chosen as “Afrobella’s Favorite Minerals for 2007.” Afrobella's Patrice Yursik wrote a lovely review of our new Mineral Bliss Lipstick. Valana Minerals...
Indie Beauty Network
Valana Minerals was featured by Donna Maria Coles Johnson with the Indie Beauty Network, a small business networking organization. Donna Maria has been instrumental in helping small beauty business get started and get noticed. This week she interviewed Valerie. Listen to the Podcast Read the Article
World Bride Magazine
World Bride Magazine is one of the few magazines that offer a global perspective on the wedding industry, which is where most bridal magazines fall short. Not only am I pleased to know that magazines such as this are available but I also appreciate that they chose to include Valana Minerals as a ‘beauty editor’s pick.’ click lmage to view
Women’s Wear Daily
Women's Wear Daily, one of the nation's most well respected fashion industry magazines, featured Valana Minerals in its August 10th publication of the "Beauty Biz" on the "It List." I'm proud to say that Valana Minerals was the only company on the "It List" that offers all natural foundation and vegan lipcolors in such a deep, rich color palate. It is an honor to have been included. Thank you WWD!
Black Meetings and Tourism Magazine
Black Meetings and Tourism Magazine is the authority of African-American conventions, incentives and leisure travel. The publishers, Gloria and Solomon Herbert are leaders in their field and use their expertise to showcase the true diversity among people of color around the world. In our own unique way Valana Minerals does this as well and I’m pleased that BM&T Magazine recognized our mission. Needless to say I was honored to have been included in the BM&T Magazine: Vendor Spotlight! Click image to...
The Toronto Star
The Toronto Star & Valana Minerals The Toronto Star Newspaper published a great article about Valana Minerals. Journalist, Erin Kobayashi did a great job in writing "Natural cosmetics scarce for women of colour" and I want to thank her for her efforts to spread the word about Valana Minerals. Her work and others like her are instrumental in bringing awareness of natural products to the public. Click the image to the left to view the article. Thanks to Erin and the Toronto Star!
More Magazine
More Magazine, April 2009 Issue & Valana Minerals Featured in the Money section for Bright (Green) Ideas. Published a great article about Valana Minerals. "There are toxins in our water, in our soil, in the air," "Those things are nearly impossible to avoid. But we can change the lotion, lipstick and foundation we use. To create a business from scratch, watch it evolve and see how it influences people-that feels great." Click the image below to view the article.
Mario Epanya – Ghubar Magazine
Noted photographer and makeup artist, Mario Epanya showcased Valana Minerals in his Extreme Makeover special edition layout for Ghubar Magazine. His work is phenomenal and it was an honor to have him work with our product line. Click on the image below to open the slide show and view all of the images.
Winkler Magazine
In the July-August 2011 issue of Winkler Magazine, The Valana Minerals makeup line was featured on pages 40 to 49 with various models wearing Valana Minerals. Click on any of the image below for a larger view of all the pages.
Coco and Creme
Writer, Abiola Fasehun, published a wonderful interview with a series of natural-entrepreneurs, including Valana Minerals.
Women at Forty
How exciting! Valana Minerals was featured in the "Women at Forty" - Something Good Earth Day edition post. This is a wonderful Earth Day surprise.
Mario Epanya Print Ad
Based in Paris, France, renowned makeup artist and photographer, Mario Epanya creates quite a buzz with all of his projects. A master of "Morpho Makeup" he's at it again with this remarkable layout. We love Mario's work and we're excited to be one of the featured brands in this work. You can see more of Mario's work here!
Karol Young Moses on CAL9
Beauty expert, Karol Young Moses of IC Artistry, appeared on CBS affiliate CAL9 in Los Angeles to offer summer sunproof makeup tips and product suggestions, including Valana Minerals. Check out the segment here and thanks to Karol Young Moses for her expertise.
The Girlfriends Lounge
Valana Minerals podcast where you can watch the Valana Minerals Beauty Review on The Girlfriends Lounge as The Organic Beauty Expert herself gets a Valana makeover from celebrity makeup artist Christina Farrell. [su_youtube_advanced url="https://youtu.be/dqzzVGrkcc4" width="400" height="200" modestbranding="yes" theme="light" wmode="transparent"]
KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles
Valana Minerals was invited to appear on KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles on September 3rd at 8am and 9am. I had the opportunity to showcase my company live on the top rated KTLA Morning Show. We had a great time and I want to thank Gayle Anderson (reporter/producer) for her invitation, enthusiasm and encouragement in showcasing our company. [su_youtube_advanced url="https://youtu.be/0jqAQqAvxkI" width="400" height="200" modestbranding="yes" theme="light" wmode="transparent"]
