I Don't Run Out of Makeup - Substitutions and Ethics

I don't run out. And I don't substitute a different shade because I "ran out".

You know why? Because I make it myself. So unless my suppliers discontinue something I need to make what you want (in which case I'll discontinue the color/item myself) you can be sure you'll get exactly what you ordered.

I've been getting a LOT of correspondence lately asking me to "please don't substitute any shades". Upon further investigation, apparently it's all too common a practice for some individual handmade makeup companies to get an order and if they don't have something "in stock" they will substitute something else.

Huh? I really don't see how this is possible if indeed the company/person is making the cosmetics themselves. And further, why wouldn't they contact the customer up front before substituting in the rare instance they ran out of a supply they needed, and ASK the customer if they want to sub or wait?

Etsy.com customers seem to be hardest hit by this substitution thing according to my email. It's not usual or common or even very ethical to get something, on purpose, that is substituted for what you actually ordered. So rest assured when you place an order with Pink Quartz Minerals you will get what you order, no worries.

SOAP!!!!

I have to admit it. I'm a soap fanatic. I love soaps, and I love trying new ones from different sellers. I'm embarassed to say how many soaps I've purchased from Etsy- WAY too many for one person, good thing I give a lot away as gifts.

Let me show you some of my fabulous finds, in no particular order!

I wasn't sure about this Ropewalk Amber Ale soap from desertmaidenbath.etsy.com
but I love it so much I've even used it as shampoo!

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These are hilarious, but my nephews thought they were AWESOME! By anniepoo.etsy.com these army man soaps are too fun!

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Fresh from dsoaper.etsy.com , I purchase these goat milk soaps by the 8 pack for my father and sister who adore them!

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From FrostFishCoveSoaps.etsy.com , the Pineapple Cilantro was magnificent! I love that they have vegan soap as well!

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From TwinDreamCreations.etsy.com I purchased these fun soaps with spiders in them, the kids loved them and washed extra hard to get to the spiders faster! Tricky!

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For my son who breaks out with eczema, I purchase these boo-boo soaps made with neem, tea tree oil and oatmeal. It soothes his skin and lessens the redness and itch. These were made by TerraScents.etsy.com

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I purchased the Black Raspberry soap from morganstreet.etsy.com , but look at this scrumptious looking soap!

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I have to say I haven't bought a soap from this shop southpacificbody.etsy.com that I didn't adore. I love all of them! Next on my personal list looks like it could be Asian Plum

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I also keep coming back to savor.etsy.com , it's so fun to try out all her new items, and she seems to always have new ones! I'm pretty sure this is my next purchase:

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The newest I've tried is Strawberry Champagne by soapdeli.etsy.com
I have to say I love it, it is long lasting and smells divine!

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I've tried others as well, but there are quite a few no longer in business on Etsy, and some have decided to try their hand at other things.

If you are a soaper and I haven't tried yours yet, don't worry, I'm getting there!!

I'm an Artist! (In my own mind)

I've always secretly wanted to be a brooding artist, complete with beret, sitting in the countryside, easel in front of me, and painting.

I'm not.

The mixing and blending of colors to create new and lovely eye shadows is the closest I get.

Until now!! I'm painting my boring makeup brush handles, and creating one of a kind tools for makeup application. People seem to like/appreciate my "impressionistic" art on the handles, which I lovingly sand, paint, glaze and seal one at a time.

The brush shown, (now sold!) is my favorite to date. Check my shop for more brushes.