It's been another busy Friday down here at Queen HQ in sunny West Sussex. Our fame is spreading due to a little local word of mouth and we are now getting a steady stream of visitors to our little factory. It's not always convenient as we might just have a batch of something on the go or it's filling time but it's always fun as people really do like to get stuck in and have a try of everything. We've now labelled up a load of samples as testers as we've learned that the one thing you think people won't ask to try (colourless foundation cream, for example) is the one thing they will.
We've never really focused on marketing the products locally before because we've always felt that women don't really choose their cosmetics on the basis of them being made locally - its seems to take away from the glamour and mystique perhaps. However, as people have started sourcing their food locally and have become aware of - and interested in reducing - their carbon footprint, we have definitely seen an increase in local interest. We love it and people seem to be really taken with our history and track record.
So, what else is new? We received a nice write-up in the salon magazine, a key trade publication for beauty therapists and hair salon. They featured our Sensitive Skin Oil which really is a fabulous product - suitable for massage, for moisturising, as an after-sun, as a body lotion etc etc. It's a blend of three very gentle oils perfect for sensitive skin. I am currently slathering it on my legs to prevent that horrid dry itchiness which can strike as the weather turns colder and we have to crank up the central heating (is anyone else suffering with dry lips in the middle of the night? My Queen Skin Cream is back in it's rightful place on my bedside table to stave off this scourge of winter).
Other than that, it's just been a question of cracking on with the orders. Our Mascara for sensitive eyes is on offer currently and is proving really popular. It's ideal for even very sensitive eyes and for contact lens wearers and is just £6.50 at the moment. Try it here. It's fab!
Right well, it's time to put the stirrers to bed and to re-stock the shelves for next week. Don't forget to come and visit us at www.queen-cosmetics.com. We've got some great 'starter pack' offers for every skin type.
Have a great weekend
The Queen Team
