Sunday, September 11, 2011
FDA Cosmetic Grade Glitter Concerns.
Recently there was an announcement on a supplier website that cosmetic
grade glitter is not on the approved list per FDA. Research has shown
that this is indeed the case. FDA is providing an interim period for
formulators, both indie and corporate, to respond. Responses could
range from reformulation to petitioning to have cosmetic grade glitter,
which has been used for years in cosmetics, approved by FDA. At this
point we will continue to formulate using the industry standard .004
micron cosmetic grade glitter while we await FDA's decision. We are
very encouraged by the fact that the ingredient has been in use for
years, is approved by the EU, and that FDA is at this point not barring
its use. It should also be noted that unapproved does not equal unsafe.
We would never use any ingredient in our cosmetics that were labeled
unsafe for eye use. We will be working over the next few days to mark
which of our shades contain cosmetic grade glitter so that you may
choose whether or not you wish to purchase them. We appreciate your
patience while we await the decision and are confident that there will
be a swift resolution that will be beneficial for everyone. If you have
any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to email us at Ticktock.cosmetics@gmail.com. Thank you.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Wants for the future...
Hello Lovelies!
This post isn't about anything really related to a new product we're created, a contest we're doing, or anything really "businessy" like that. This is a bit more personal, but still deeply affects Tick:Tock Cosmetics.
It's about me, debating career moves, possibly adding more schooling into my future. I'm considering getting a degree in Cosmetic Chemistry/Cosmetic Science. It would take up to 8 years to receive my master in this field, as it requires that I get a science degree (probably biology or chemistry) first. However, the gains to be made from this step are huge, because it would enable me to better formulate products, understand "how it works" in a more efficient way, rather than our current trial-and-error approach to creating more complex cosmetics (like our base...which was a LOT of trial-and-error.)
However, I could also take the shorter, but still extremely beneficial to our baby company, and pursue a Business degree. I'd be better able to understand marketing, how to best run a business, and well...learn on the stuff I probably need to know right now but don't. It would be extremely helpful, however...it's only purpose would be to make more money in order to expand the company further and further. We'd like to have an actual building someday, where we would have a "lab" and an actual store where people in our local community would have a unique alternative to mass produced makeup and cosmetics.
Or, instead of going to school for these things, I could buy books about them, and learn for myself. The only difficulty in that is if I have a question, or don't understand a topic, I have no way to really get help. It would be tough. Really tough. But, let's be honest here...it's gonna be WAY cheaper than any of the options above. However, I would have nothing that says "Hey, I am legit qualifiied to do this."
So I guess this begins my year of making big life choices. I'll be getting married, and let's be real, we will probably start a family in the next 5 to 10 years.
And I think perhaps part of the reason I turned this into a post was to just get some feedback, advice, etc. from others. It's a tough decision. Any feedback or experiences you've had in the past would be super appreciated. <3
Thanks everyone.
Hugs,
Tiffany
This post isn't about anything really related to a new product we're created, a contest we're doing, or anything really "businessy" like that. This is a bit more personal, but still deeply affects Tick:Tock Cosmetics.
It's about me, debating career moves, possibly adding more schooling into my future. I'm considering getting a degree in Cosmetic Chemistry/Cosmetic Science. It would take up to 8 years to receive my master in this field, as it requires that I get a science degree (probably biology or chemistry) first. However, the gains to be made from this step are huge, because it would enable me to better formulate products, understand "how it works" in a more efficient way, rather than our current trial-and-error approach to creating more complex cosmetics (like our base...which was a LOT of trial-and-error.)
However, I could also take the shorter, but still extremely beneficial to our baby company, and pursue a Business degree. I'd be better able to understand marketing, how to best run a business, and well...learn on the stuff I probably need to know right now but don't. It would be extremely helpful, however...it's only purpose would be to make more money in order to expand the company further and further. We'd like to have an actual building someday, where we would have a "lab" and an actual store where people in our local community would have a unique alternative to mass produced makeup and cosmetics.
Or, instead of going to school for these things, I could buy books about them, and learn for myself. The only difficulty in that is if I have a question, or don't understand a topic, I have no way to really get help. It would be tough. Really tough. But, let's be honest here...it's gonna be WAY cheaper than any of the options above. However, I would have nothing that says "Hey, I am legit qualifiied to do this."
So I guess this begins my year of making big life choices. I'll be getting married, and let's be real, we will probably start a family in the next 5 to 10 years.
And I think perhaps part of the reason I turned this into a post was to just get some feedback, advice, etc. from others. It's a tough decision. Any feedback or experiences you've had in the past would be super appreciated. <3
Thanks everyone.
Hugs,
Tiffany
Are You Ready for Some FOOTBALL?!
It's Elizabeth's favorite time of year again, football season. She spends hours on Sunday watching the early game, late game, Sunday Night Football. Then she moves onto Monday and Monday Night Football on NBC. She's a little obsessed. In honor of her love for football, we've decided to run a contest that will run from the start of the regular season all the way until the Super Bowl. You want details? Here they come!
The idea of the contest is to pick which team you think is going to win out of the games played in the given week. You can pick your favorite team, the underdogs, or the favored team, it's totally up to you. You will then do a look inspired by that team's colors and email it to Ticktock.cosmetics@gmail.com . We will start an album on our fan page where we will load the images. If your team wins, you win! It's as simple as that! Before we get to the rules, would you like to see what you're playing for?
The Prizes:
Regular Season: If you have chosen the winning team to base your look off of, you will win two (2) samples of your choice!
Post Season: If you have chosen the winning team to base your look off of, you will win four (4) samples of your choice!
Super Bowl: If you have chosen the winning team to base your look off of, you will win two (2) full size pots and two (2) samples of your choice!
The prizes are small, but that's because there can be more than one winner a week! How awesome is that?!
Official Rules:
!. You must be a follower of this blog and a fan of Tick:Tock Cosmetics on Facebook
2. You may participate in one game a week (Sunday - Saturday) You are not required to participate every week if you do not wish to. If your team has a bye week, you can take a bye week, or you can choose a random team. We're not too picky on this. :)
3. Looks must be submitted before the start of the game in order to qualify. If the game starts at noon, we need your pictures before noon. If your game doesn't start until 4, please have your look submitted before then.
4. You can be as crazy or as tame with your look as you want. All that we ask is that you use all the colors that represent your team. If you choose the Patriots, you must use red, white, and blue. If you choose the Raiders, you must use black and silver/gray.
That's all the details! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us for clarification and we will update this post to reflect any confusion. The contest begins when regular season begins. Lets see your team spirit and have fun!!
The idea of the contest is to pick which team you think is going to win out of the games played in the given week. You can pick your favorite team, the underdogs, or the favored team, it's totally up to you. You will then do a look inspired by that team's colors and email it to Ticktock.cosmetics@gmail.com . We will start an album on our fan page where we will load the images. If your team wins, you win! It's as simple as that! Before we get to the rules, would you like to see what you're playing for?
The Prizes:
Regular Season: If you have chosen the winning team to base your look off of, you will win two (2) samples of your choice!
Post Season: If you have chosen the winning team to base your look off of, you will win four (4) samples of your choice!
Super Bowl: If you have chosen the winning team to base your look off of, you will win two (2) full size pots and two (2) samples of your choice!
The prizes are small, but that's because there can be more than one winner a week! How awesome is that?!
Official Rules:
!. You must be a follower of this blog and a fan of Tick:Tock Cosmetics on Facebook
2. You may participate in one game a week (Sunday - Saturday) You are not required to participate every week if you do not wish to. If your team has a bye week, you can take a bye week, or you can choose a random team. We're not too picky on this. :)
3. Looks must be submitted before the start of the game in order to qualify. If the game starts at noon, we need your pictures before noon. If your game doesn't start until 4, please have your look submitted before then.
4. You can be as crazy or as tame with your look as you want. All that we ask is that you use all the colors that represent your team. If you choose the Patriots, you must use red, white, and blue. If you choose the Raiders, you must use black and silver/gray.
That's all the details! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us for clarification and we will update this post to reflect any confusion. The contest begins when regular season begins. Lets see your team spirit and have fun!!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Contest Winners!
Hello Lovelies!
Okay...so Elizabeth and I have FINALLY come to a decision about the winner
of the Name That Color Contest.
After MUCH discussion, we have decided that the winner is...
Eleventh Hour!
Congratulations to Michelle Orozco for her entry!
Michelle chose #24 as the winner of the random drawing,
so congratulations are also in order for
Tynea Moore!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in both contests!
Prizes for the Creative Entries will be sent out sometime within the week
and Random Entries coupons have already been sent via email,
so if you have not recieved your coupon, please email us at ticktock.cosmetics@gmail.com
That's all for now! :-)
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Infinity ESB=Totally a HUGE Success!! & Other News
Hello Lovelies!
Thanks to all of our customers who ordered during our 24 hours Infinity Eye Shadow Base Launch Sale last Saturday, I have to say it was a HUGE success! Such a huge success, that we were able to order lots more supplies to make MORE colors!
Speaking of making more colors...we will be offering a Custom Colors option! If you want a color we don't offer (yet!) then by simply sending us an email and a description of what you would love to have us create, we will be more than happy to create this color for you!! You can even name it yourself!! :-) This might even be a fun way to expand the Tick:Tock Originals collection!
Also, we HAVE released the Tea Time Collection, so if you haven't snacked up one of these limited edition sets, the clock is ticking!! And I have to say, the colors are GORGEOUS!! I wear them pretty much every day, and I just can't seem to get enough of them!
The new colors we created will soon be available in sample and full size! There were 6 colors created during our fun night watching the website during our Infinity ESB sale, and I have to say they are also some of my new favorites! I'll have to post more at another time about those though...:-)
Thanks for reading! Stay tuned for more about the new colors!
Hugs,
Tiffany
Thanks to all of our customers who ordered during our 24 hours Infinity Eye Shadow Base Launch Sale last Saturday, I have to say it was a HUGE success! Such a huge success, that we were able to order lots more supplies to make MORE colors!
Speaking of making more colors...we will be offering a Custom Colors option! If you want a color we don't offer (yet!) then by simply sending us an email and a description of what you would love to have us create, we will be more than happy to create this color for you!! You can even name it yourself!! :-) This might even be a fun way to expand the Tick:Tock Originals collection!
Also, we HAVE released the Tea Time Collection, so if you haven't snacked up one of these limited edition sets, the clock is ticking!! And I have to say, the colors are GORGEOUS!! I wear them pretty much every day, and I just can't seem to get enough of them!
The new colors we created will soon be available in sample and full size! There were 6 colors created during our fun night watching the website during our Infinity ESB sale, and I have to say they are also some of my new favorites! I'll have to post more at another time about those though...:-)
Thanks for reading! Stay tuned for more about the new colors!
Hugs,
Tiffany
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Baggies and Product Descriptions UPDATED
Hey Ladies!
This update will be pretty short, there are just a few things I wanted to make sure you were all aware of!
New Sample Baggies!
YES! We are going to be phasing out our long sample baggies in exchange for the small square ones!
More Information in our Product Descriptions!
We have added "This product, and ALL products by Tick:Tock Cosmetics are always 100% Vegan!" to the descriptions of every product! We want to make sure that customers understand that we are a 100% vegan company, and so we definitely need to make sure it is posted everywhere, and not just assume people will know that fact about it. It's MY job to make sure you see that and understand what that means!
That's all for now, ladies!
See you Saturday for the HUGE sale!
<3<3<3
This update will be pretty short, there are just a few things I wanted to make sure you were all aware of!
New Sample Baggies!
YES! We are going to be phasing out our long sample baggies in exchange for the small square ones!
More Information in our Product Descriptions!
We have added "This product, and ALL products by Tick:Tock Cosmetics are always 100% Vegan!" to the descriptions of every product! We want to make sure that customers understand that we are a 100% vegan company, and so we definitely need to make sure it is posted everywhere, and not just assume people will know that fact about it. It's MY job to make sure you see that and understand what that means!
That's all for now, ladies!
See you Saturday for the HUGE sale!
<3<3<3
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Important Stuffs for CONTESTS
Hey Ladies!
Okay, so we are going to be ending BOTH contests officially on August 19th. You have until then to get your submissions in to us for the creative contest [email us your entry!] as well as to enter the Random Drawing contest here.
You have until midnight on the 19th to get your entries in. Winners will be announced within the week, hopefully by Wednesday of that week. It will depend on when Elizabeth and I can get together that week.
We'd love to see some more entries because we want lots of people to get a chance to win! If you don't see your entry on the Facebook Album or in the comments section on the blog, then we haven't gotten it for some reason. PLEASE EMAIL US ONLY IF YOU DON'T SEE YOUR CREATIVE CONTEST ENTRY! If you are having difficulties with the blog spot comments section, there isn't much we can do since we require that you be a fan as well as follow our blog.
Thanks everyone for you entries already and keep them coming!!
<3
Hugs,
Tiffany
Okay, so we are going to be ending BOTH contests officially on August 19th. You have until then to get your submissions in to us for the creative contest [email us your entry!] as well as to enter the Random Drawing contest here.
You have until midnight on the 19th to get your entries in. Winners will be announced within the week, hopefully by Wednesday of that week. It will depend on when Elizabeth and I can get together that week.
We'd love to see some more entries because we want lots of people to get a chance to win! If you don't see your entry on the Facebook Album or in the comments section on the blog, then we haven't gotten it for some reason. PLEASE EMAIL US ONLY IF YOU DON'T SEE YOUR CREATIVE CONTEST ENTRY! If you are having difficulties with the blog spot comments section, there isn't much we can do since we require that you be a fan as well as follow our blog.
Thanks everyone for you entries already and keep them coming!!
<3
Hugs,
Tiffany
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