Need Advice On A New Makeup Business..............

Apr 14, 2012

Philicia C.

I've started a makeup line called candycrush cosmetics I've tried so many different ways to get my name out but nothing is happening. I've had a few customers here and there but nothing. What am I doing wrong? I have good products and some that are different. Here is my fb fanpage facebook.com/candycrushcosmetics and check us out on youtube candycrushcosmetics and tell me what you guys think. also like us on facebook

Apr 15, 2012

S S.

Do you make your own make up or sell other brands?

~S

Apr 15, 2012

Soma S.

Have you looked into doing consignment sales with other sites to carry you brand?

Apr 15, 2012

Philicia C.

Robert no I havent. But I have trief many of things with others but nothing really got far to generate business. I know it takes time. And yes I have sent alot of products to youtube gurus. I sent alot to one lady last we and I havent heard from her yet.

Apr 15, 2012

Philicia C.

Ive never tried a cosignment on other sites sounds like a great idea.

Apr 15, 2012

Lisa U.

I think it's important to send products to YouTubers you trust.

You could also send something to a Magazine, some have areas where they feature and review products.

Also, are you shipping to other country's? I'm in the UK and we're always the last to try out new products unless they're a British brand. You could send bits and bobs to bloggers from different areas.

I also just checked out your channel and noticed there isn't much information on there about where you can buy them. You could start putting that information in the description bar so people can have a nose on your website :)

You could also set up a blog for your cosmetics if you haven't already? You could do posts with swatches of your make up :)

I love your Blue Pigment, so bright! Anyway, I'm rambling on now hahaha.

Good luck! xox

Apr 15, 2012

Lisa U.

PS - Love the name candycrush x

Apr 15, 2012

Kaylen R.

When you go to your facebook page, it says Naturedbeautyllc - you should rename it so it's consistent with the candycrush name. I love the candycrush name too, it's something that could be really catchy if you can keep it consistent in all your marketing - meaning, you need all of your web presences (facebook, twitter, email, etc) to use that name. Agree with Lisa U as well, definitely set up a blog and always have info about where people can buy your product. Pictures with samples of how your product can be used are a great way to show it off and do some marketing, it would be worth the $$ to get some professional shots done if you are in this for the long haul.

Apr 15, 2012

Megan-Rose Core MUA C.

Hey check out your Facebook page the lipsticks look great soo pigmented, I defiantly change the name on the page to candy crush if that's what the brand is going to be called. Defiantly only send to bloggers and vloggers you trust and know what their gonna be talking about. Also provide more information on Facebook about how to buy and the benefits of them. Also take pictures in natural light and macro settings will show off the products much better. Setting up a blog will help to and be sure to link your Facebook and all on this as you can see under all our post the links to out blogs you tubes are there and just a click away. Have you considered talking to a pr company about promoting your products or how bout getting a stand at beauty shows around you.
These are just a few suggestions hope they help, stick at it your products look great and your hard work will pay off!

Apr 15, 2012

Philicia C.

Thanks so much for the advice ladies.

Apr 15, 2012

Lisa U.

No problem. Keep us updated on how you get on :)! xxx

Apr 16, 2012

Philicia C.

okay thanks sooo much very much appreciated and will do.

Apr 18, 2012

Toshira A.

I also would try to get better images of your lipsticks and if you know any freelance MUAs have them give out samples during the shoot and or have them use the product on the models.