posted October 06, 2012 06:55 PM            

My criteria:

--Must be affordable.
--MUST have my skin tone available/have a wide range available.
--Must not irritate my skin/cause issues
--Easily available/not likely to be discontinued; ideally, something I can just go buy and not have to order online

My main reason in asking is that I wonder if this might make my skin look better/if I may be sensitive/allergic to some of the things in makeup and if making a switch might be good for me.

posted October 07, 2012 12:39 PM            

That database that others have posted will not work on my computer.

posted October 07, 2012 01:29 PM            

So, I wouldn't be using powder, unless they have a pressed translucent powder or something. I like the feel of translucent powder, but it has to be Platero-friendly.

Edit: Finally picked a brand. We'll see how it goes!

posted October 08, 2012 06:54 PM            

called Zuzu I believe. I've been wanting to look it up on skin deep but it looks like their site will be down for a while.

posted October 09, 2012 08:18 AM            

For one thing, some things recommended on the site thedailygreen.com have some of the ingredients that, on other pages, they say are no-nos. Yeah, that's the sound of credibility flushed down the toilet right there.

Another thing is that some sites and magazines make me feel paranoid and anxious reading them. Like a "want-a-drink" or "want-a-cigarette" feeling (I don't smoke but I'm guessing this is what the feeling is like).

Something else that annoys me is that a lot of those sites use the words "may", "link", etc. As in, they are only guessing that some substances might be harmful and can't give a 100% certain yes-no answer. Given that I have a high level of anxiety, it's harmful for me to worry at this high degree, especially if it might not be worth it. They have no certainty on them, and also can't tell me how much is harmful, if things are harmful if you use them only in small amounts at a time and for short durations, and other things of that nature. Part of me is wondering if this is all mass hysteria. I'm torn about what to think.

I just feel frustrated by all of it. I also get frustrated by the attitude that some (not you) "green" people have--that uppity, holier-than-thou, "me-enlightened you-moron" attitude that some bloggers/magazines/other publications seem to have.

And, too, some of the prices for some allegedly "healthy" products are just obscene.

On top of that, judging from reviews of products that I've read, some of the "safe" ones are ineffective, have problems (like sunscreens that leave white spots all over and don't absorb right), and are basically snake oil. As I said earlier, some have no-no ingredients but are still on thedailygreen.com's list of recommended products.

And the Skin Deep database doesn't even work anymore. As I posted on another thread, there are also issues with that database as well.

posted October 09, 2012 09:12 AM            

I need foundation--not a lot, but enough for coverage.

Mascara, I really want.

I don't really need a lipstick except once in a blue moon. Blush, I look like clown no matter what, so I don't like it.

posted October 09, 2012 09:23 AM            

I still have tons of questions (see "angst angst angst" thread).

I still don't have clear answers about (a) if stuff is REALLY harmful or just casually linked (in some cases; others are clear); (b) how much of it do you have to have to be seriously harmed/compromised; (c) is anything better/worse than anything else; (d) in what concentration are they harmful, and other questions, too. So many questions, really, and no satisfactory answers.

posted October 10, 2012 06:37 AM            

quote:

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Originally posted by Stawr:
thedailygreen never herd of it, gonna check it out

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Personally, I don't know that I recommend them.

They are very highly anxiety-inducing (at least for me) and also, they recommend brands, but then if you go look them up, they have ingredients that they go on about as evil.

posted October 10, 2012 04:43 PM            

For creams I am using
Alaffia- I like them because they don't have alcohol, paraben, soy, gluten, sly, and other nasty ingredients.
Once in a while I would forget and but another brand just to switch up. But I always go back to them. My skin loves it. http://www.alaffia.com/store/pc/Moisturizers-c10.htm
Sometimes you may find their brands at whole foods or other local natural shops.

To be natural - I saw this company a while ago but for some reason I forgot about it. Since winter is coming I ordered a few products. I love the violet bottles it helps keep ingredients fresh longer. I read this on another site. Well last week I received a few products , I loved it. Several of their products do not contain GMO ingredients. http://www.tobenatural.com
"To be natural" also has natural cosmetics, supplements and vitamins.
So now once in a while I switch from To be Natural to Alaffia. I also like the philosophy from both companies.

Make Up
I am using Jane Iredale, they are not cheap but their quality is outstanding.
But since I have found the website "To be Natural " I will try Bella Mari in the future. I normally I don't wear make up on a daily basis.

I have also heard positive feedback about these companies http://terrafirmacosmetics.com http://gourmetbodytreats.com/face http://miorganicproducts.com/miessence-organic-products.php

Good Luck ,

posted October 10, 2012 05:26 PM            

And the formula is SO NICE. It feels very nice on my skin, and I don't need nearly as much of it as I did of my old product. It will probably last longer. It's worth the few extra bucks--and it's still affordable and reasonable, not like some products. Their prices are sane. Price IS important to me. I know that too-cheap products are probably "too good to be true", but I do expect reasonable, affordable items. I resent companies that charge outrageous prices; I can't maintain that.

Mascara arrived too, but I haven't tried it yet.

I will never go back to my old stuff!!

I plan on ordering more of this; am going to see if I can find it locally first. I don't like ordering online.

posted October 11, 2012 06:57 PM            

I just know from experience that it takes a long time to find cosmetics, skincare products which are clean and healthy. The brand "to be natural" I found attractive because of the Free-GMO. Must be the Virgo in me.

Good Luck,