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Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:34 pm  |
I have kinda sorta fallen into making my own skin & bath products. It's turned into a small business in a way. *NOT SELF-PROMOTING!  *
I have to come up with a name for this little venture of mine. I have received some good suggestions and some not so good. 'Cream on me' was NOT anywhere close on this list despite my male co-workers insistence of how catchy it was  !
I'm still open to suggestions but think I have at this point narrowed it down to 3.
My name is Candace, Candy for short. With a name like that, you'd think it would be easy to come up with something catchy.
1st name - Candessence (suggested by a very sweet & generous EDS'r, I think it is very classy without being stuffy)
2nd - Pure Candy (suggested by a friend who says that I put so much of myself into my products)
3rd - Idol (suggested by a co-worker I took under my wing when she was new on the job. Thought it was very sweet. She says I'm her 2nd idol behind her older sister - well that and the fact she says she idolizes my butt, lol, long story)
I like all 3, each for their own reasons. I cannot seem to come to a 100% decision. So, I am putting it to a vote to people who know product names and what would catch their attention and be memorable. |
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Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. ~ Voltaire www.Candessence.com |
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Sun Apr 16, 2006 12:12 pm |
| What are the products going to be like? If they have candy-like colors and smells, Pure Candy is good...kinda like Jessica Simpson's stuff. |
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Sun Apr 16, 2006 12:57 pm |
If I didn't know anything about the products, I'd go for Pure Candy. It sounds like a holy grail product, like sugar-free chocolate! Go wild without the consequences!  |
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Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:21 pm |
| pnw wrote: |
| If I didn't know anything about the products, I'd go for Pure Candy. It sounds like a holy grail product, like sugar-free chocolate! Go wild without the consequences! |
 yea, you would know nothing of this stuff would you? LOL, think it's ok to vote for your own suggestion. 
Only been a few hours but Candessense is far and ahead the favorite. Looking forward to the weekdays when everyone starts loggin in again. |
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Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. ~ Voltaire www.Candessence.com |
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Sun Apr 16, 2006 2:21 pm |
| I voted for Candessense because it isn't too 'stuffy' like you said. It's fresh and clean, if you know what I mean (didn't mean to make that rythme) . I think Pure Candy just gives you the idea that the products are going to be sugary treats, like the Jessica Simpson line. Idol, seems ok, but I prefer the Candessence. |
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Sun Apr 16, 2006 3:02 pm |
Hi,
I voted for Candessense. What about "The Essense of Candy"?
Good Luck with your business venture! |
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Sun Apr 16, 2006 4:21 pm |
Cream on me?? Haha...I'm not even going to touch that one....
I voted for Candessence...it sounds like a pretty name and I like how it has essence in it and sounds like candescent. Pure Candy sounds like it's talking about surgary candy, not something I want to put on my skin! Idol just didn't do anything for me. |
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Sun Apr 16, 2006 4:46 pm |
| It's winning?! Yeay!! I asked my hubby (I didn't tell him who suggested this so his vote should have immunity). He chose Candessence! He says Idol sounds like it's for teens. |
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Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:28 pm |
| cloud_9 wrote: |
| What are the products going to be like? If they have candy-like colors and smells, Pure Candy is good...kinda like Jessica Simpson's stuff. |
As poor, dear frustrated PNW is finding out (she's helping with my flyers, brochures and business cards...bless her patient heart ) What my product line is changes almost daily!! LOL. For simplicity sake I make skin care and bath products (** Again - NOT self-promoting,  )
It started simply as I made too much lotion and it snow-balled from there. The body products can or do have 'candy-like' properties (eg. Lemon Souffle, Strawberry Smoothie, Chocolate). And as easy as they are and as much fun as I have making them I'm REALLY diggin' making the skin care stuff and soap. LOL, Best part is I stopped using soap when I joined this forum and have yet to try any of them!
I really have NO idea where is little venture is taking me, or how far I want it to go. But it only seems right for it to have a name.
Keep the votes and comments coming. It's all extremely helpful to me. Thank you all for your input. |
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Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. ~ Voltaire www.Candessence.com |
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Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:30 pm |
| chimera wrote: |
Cream on me?? Haha...I'm not even going to touch that one....
I voted for Candessence...it sounds like a pretty name and I like how it has essence in it and sounds like candescent. Pure Candy sounds like it's talking about surgary candy, not something I want to put on my skin! Idol just didn't do anything for me. |
Then you really wouldn't like the other suggestion for my lip balms.....Lip Jizz (I work with some really sick, demented people ) |
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Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. ~ Voltaire www.Candessence.com |
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Tue Apr 18, 2006 2:08 pm |
| Candy, I do think your Encore hand lotion is the bomb and I am glad more people are finally going to get a chance to try out some of your products, they are so original! |
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Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:38 pm |
| pnw wrote: |
| Candy, I do think your Encore hand lotion is the bomb and I am glad more people are finally going to get a chance to try out some of your products, they are so original! |
Thanks! It took alot of batches of white yuckky stuff going down the drain before I got it right. Started off making something to address my hands that I haven't been able to find in any product I've purchased. Turns out alot of other people had the same gripes but couldn't find anything either. Now they have mine  . Thanks for the name too. Was getting tired of people calling 'Applause' applesauce!
Really quite proud of a few of my things. Had it not been for this forum and some really smart folks here I never would be doing this now. |
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Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. ~ Voltaire www.Candessence.com |
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Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:55 pm |
I love Pure Candy.
It's a great play on your name and it really sounds like something I want to put on my skin.
It's a perfect double entendre!
Candessence would be my second choice.
I wish you all the best with this wonderful venture. |
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Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:02 pm |
| cloe wrote: |
I love Pure Candy.
It's a great play on your name and it really sounds like something I want to put on my skin.
It's a perfect double entendre!
Candessence would be my second choice.
I wish you all the best with this wonderful venture. |
Thanks Cloe! |
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Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. ~ Voltaire www.Candessence.com |
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Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:25 am |
| Come on Ladies! over 300 looksies and only 25 votes? Though it seems Candessence will be the winner! |
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Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. ~ Voltaire www.Candessence.com |
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Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:13 pm |
| Pure Candy, (I am a sweets junkie). |
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Wed May 03, 2006 7:58 am |
Well Ladies (and any gents out there) - the votes are in and Candessence has been born!!
Thank you all for your thoughts, suggestions & ideas.
Production (my kitchen ) is in full swing and the house smells great.
Thank you again for your votes.
Candy |
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Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. ~ Voltaire www.Candessence.com |
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Wed May 03, 2006 9:21 am |
I didn't see this until today, but I'm glad you picked Candessence. It most definitely gets my vote!
Pure Candy was cute, but lacks sophistication - I wrinkled my nose a little when I first read it
The whole endeavor is exciting though - go for it  |
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Wed May 03, 2006 10:15 am |
I just saw this post today, but I am with Katee...I would've voted for Candessence!
I applaud your entreprenurial spirit and wish you all the best in your new venture!  If you've already posted about this and I missed it, my apolgies...but where/when might we be able to purchase some of your products? They sound awesome (lemon souffle...yum!)!
Mary |
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Wed May 03, 2006 10:36 am |
With EDS's permission I will soon post how to purchase if anyone is so interested. I do not want to upset anyone nor violate terms of this forum.
Stay tuned kiddies!
Thank you for the good wishes as well! |
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Wed May 03, 2006 5:35 pm |
| Name sounds great, I was thinking idol could get you in trouble since there is a show called that. Best of luck. Some of the best things start from a personal need. |
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Thu May 04, 2006 12:28 am |
| MelissaMarie wrote: |
| Name sounds great, I was thinking idol could get you in trouble since there is a show called that. Best of luck. Some of the best things start from a personal need. |
Yea, that was why I pretty much nixed I, Candy from the start. Though I thought it was pretty cool. |
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Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. ~ Voltaire www.Candessence.com |
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Thu May 04, 2006 1:47 am |
well, gee, I didn't see this post until now either. But my vote would have been Candessence so it's good to hear you went with that.
Good luck! I am happy for you that you are going for it.
And I'm curious about your products too. Keep us posted. |
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early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Thu May 04, 2006 6:56 pm |
| sorry just read this. i think you picked the right one. goo luck |
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Tue May 09, 2006 4:25 am |
Being one of the lucky ones who has tried Candy's creations I can only say I have NEVER come across a better handcream than Candessence Encore healing and nongreasy handcream. It is amazing how smooth and soft and nourished this cream makes my hands - and how much pleasure this has given me. You've healed my dishwashing hands
So HUGE good luck wishes with your enterprise Candy - keep us all posted on what's happening! |
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Location: Denmark. Me = 32, think I'm combo without oiliness + sometimes sensitive. Have noticed that skin doesn't heal as quickly anymore and I've developed fine lines around my eyes... Hormonal breakouts which are sometimes cystic. PCOS |
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