About us

We are a company of makeup enthusiasts! Applying eye makeup can be difficult, time consuming and require lots of training. You are not alone in your endeavor to simplify this everyday makeup application ritual or if you are looking for help in creating trendy looks.  Our research has shown that a shocking 70% of women have difficulty applying eyeshadow!

Miné Stencils creates a patented innovative method for applying eye makeup using stencils. The stencils simplify the process of applying eye shadow and eyeliner so you can create professional eye makeup styles at home. The stencils are user friendly for beginners, and great for intermediate and even advanced users looking for a symmetrical, quick and easy makeup application.

You can also take comfort in knowing that Miné Stencils is conscientious of your health. In recognition of health concerns, CEO Kerri Butcher spent three years researching plastics publications, international plastics research and design, and even went so far as to consult with two plastics experts in an effort to evaluate which materials would be up to our standards. Through this, we discovered the LDPE plastics that can be manufactured in a food-grade variation that avoids the use of phthalates like BPA. So you can apply the product and not worry about it harming your eyes or your health -- we have done the research for you!

 

OUR FOUNDER

Kerri M. Butcher Kerri Butcher is the President and founder of Miné Stencils. Kerri started Miné Stencils in 2009 and, since that time, has conducted a series of beta testing and soft launches to improve early-stage prototypes and evolve the Miné Stencils product line into the gradient stencils released in August 2020.

Concurrently, Kerri is a Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) advisor to family offices and private equity groups, focusing on deal flow generation, financial modeling, acquisition, due diligence, and portfolio company financial analysis. Kerri previously served as a Vice President at Carleton McKenna, an investment banking firm, where she provided sell-side M&A and capital raise investment banking research services. Kerri was a Research Analyst at Supply Chain Equity Partners, a distribution-focused private equity firm, where she worked on deal origination, due diligence, and assisting portfolio companies with analysis of sales and marketing strategies. Kerri was an Associate with Vetus Partners, an investment banking firm, where she supported her team in M&A transaction advisory. She began her career as an Equity Research Analyst at Longbow Research. Kerri was President of the Downtown Cleveland Chapter of Toastmasters, a member of the Evaluations Committee of Engage Cleveland, and involved with Cleveland City Dance Ballet School.  She received her B.A. in International Studies and Political Science from Baldwin-Wallace College and her M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management. She was inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha and Sigma Iota Rho honors societies.

 

"I created Miné Stencils keeping in mind women on-the-go. The idea first came to me a when I was a bridesmaid in a wedding. Because of work and family commitments, I had limited time to get ready but still wanted my makeup to look professional. I searched for tools or stencils for the look I wanted to achieve but could not find any. As a result, I created my own stencil prototype. I understand applying eye makeup can be difficult, time-consuming and require some training."

"Whether beginning to learn how to apply makeup, looking for help in creating trendy looks, or merely wanting to simplify the everyday makeup ritual, Miné Stencils helps users apply eye shadow beautifully, quickly and easily. Perfect Eyeshadow… Every time." --Kerri Butcher

Please contact us with any questions at info@minestencils.com!