Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Breakthrough In Beauty Contest

There are so many BGs who aspire to become beauty entrepreneurs. In fact, I used to be one of them! A few years ago I along with a business partner started a beauty and skin-care line. I later decided that it really wasn't my passion so I left the business and focused on my true love - writing! Perhaps you or someone you know is looking to get a beauty company off the ground and are seeking business funding and distribution. If so, you need to visit Breakthrough in Beauty TODAY!!

This year they're looking for makeup lines, specifically foundations, or even mineral makeup. Who knows? You just might become the next Bobbi Brown (Girl)! Please hurry because the deadline is Sept. 1st, so go to www.breakthroughinbeauty.com to fill out the application.

In the meantime, click on the links to some of our favorite BG beauty entrepreneurs! Do you have a favorite?


Kimora Lee Simmons check out her cosmetic line www.kimoraleesimmons.com


Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter www.carolsdaughter.com


Former model, Iman was one of the first BG beauty entrepreneurs. www.imancosmetics.com


Keisha Nash-Whitaker is not just the wife of an Oscar winner, she's a bonafide businesswoman. Check out her line www.kissablecouture.com

22 comments:

K-Bear said...

Oh my goodness, how sweet of you to pass on this great information. While I have no interest in starting a beauty business, I'm always thrilled to find new products that were designed specifically for BGs. So to all those BGs that are interested, go for it!

All-Mi-T [Thought Crime] Rawdawgbuffalo said...

they all are great choices to me

B said...

What a wonderful opportunity! I didn't know that you had a beauty and skin-care line. Get it BGG!

♔Jaimie said...

I absolutely LOVE kimora, she is amazing. Also Lisa Price, I've heard such great things about Carol's Daughter.

Unknown said...

Love Iman! I just started to research her products, and love her concept of embracing and meeting the skin-care needs of "skin of color."

And Kimora ... that's my homegirl.

Brown Girl Gumbo said...

@B - Yeah, I did have a company, but it wasn't working out with my business partner plus, my heart wasn't 100% into it.

MakeupByRenRen said...

this is definitely something i want to aspire to one day, thanks for the link!

Product Junkie Diva said...

Thanks a bunch. i plan on entering.. Hey ya never know..lol
Thanks for the post.
PJD

Anonymous said...

Carol's Daughter is my fav fav fav!

Anonymous said...

same comment....kimona needs to stop!!! but i did create my own lotions and nail polishes when i was younger.

PCD (Pretty Circle Drawer) said...

that sounds super cool!!!!!! loves some kimora!

Anonymous said...

Although I never tried Carol's Daughter, I've heard great reviews about it, so Lisa Price would be my fave beauty entrepeneur (because she has cosmetic,body and hair care), Iman is a close second.

Anonymous said...

Thanks but not for me.

Just K said...

Kimora is crazy fabulous and I just love her over the topness! I'd have to pick her as my favorite just because she has balls fit for godzilla!

Anonymous said...

I love Iman cosmetics. Her make-up looks great on my skin! I also like Carol's Daughters products because they are all natural healthy treats for your body and skin!

Anonymous said...

Oh almost forgot Miss Jessie's hair butter products are fabulous for natural hair!!!!

Karen said...

Carol's Daughter products are amazing! It's really inspiring to see sistas get their breakthroughs in fashion. Rock on! And best wishes to everyone who enters!

Christina said...

I love all of your choices and i also love MAC. Great Post!

Calming Corners said...

You are so great for passing this along. I like Lisa and Kimora. Best of luck to those who enter!

Brown Girl Gumbo said...

Good luck to everyone who enters!! :-)

Unknown said...

Good luck to all that enters!

Anonymous said...

I've been dying to try Carol's Daughter hair products and I love kissable couture. Good luck to all who enter!