NBR: Natural/organic skincare/makeup

jshf

I posted on EFF and didn't get any responses, so thought I would try asking you ladies.

Since researching about parabens and phtalates for DS, I have started looking into using more natural/organic skincare/makeup for myself.  But it is so overwhelming and confusing!  I looked up things on the EWG Skin Deep, but alot of products that claim to be organic/natural sometimes have worse ratings than regular makeup.  I also can't really afford some of the really expensive lines either.  

Does anyone have a line or products that they can recommend, that they know are paraben and phthalate free?  TIA!

anna7602

I don't wear much make-up, but am addicted to lipstick. I really like the Burt's Bees tinted lip balms. I am pretty sure they are all natural.

jema30

I found a line of cosmetics recently called Zuii from Australia that are pretty nice.  They are paraben and phthalate free.  Smashbox Halo powder is also paraben and talc free.

I also enjoy Desert Essence products.  They are free from a lot of things (including what you mentioned) and tend to fare pretty well on the EWG skin deep site.  I've used their moisturizer, hair products and body wash.

I use Burt's Bees facial products to wash with and an Avalon organic moisturizer.

I hope this helps! 

ErinMSB

I've asked before too and have never really gotten a good answer. Makes me think it's because there just isn't a good inexpensive makeup line. But I've used some Burts Bees products. I trust them, I just wish they had a full product line. I'm interested to see what other recommendations you get.

ncbelle

I use everyday minerals which is pretty inexpensive and I think gets good scores - I only really use the powder foundation and dusting powder though.  I use california baby lotion/moisturizer and sunscreen mostly and Alba face wash - not sure how all those rate though.

Ms.MKBT

Hi, I am a lurker, but wanted to add that I use Rejuva minerals.  They get a good rating on skindeep and work fairly well.  

https://www.rejuvaminerals.com/store/index.html 

e_b_r

i've been using alima mineral makeup after seeing it reviewed on safemama. i am not a big makeup girl tho, so i don't use much of the product line.

i'm always on the hunt for good mascara tho.

and a good spf moisturizer.

jshf

Ms.MKBT:

Hi, I am a lurker, but wanted to add that I use Rejuva minerals.  They get a good rating on skindeep and work fairly well.  

https://www.rejuvaminerals.com/store/index.html 

Looks good so far! Thanks! 

blynn03

ncbelle:

I use everyday minerals which is pretty inexpensive and I think gets good scores - I only really use the powder foundation and dusting powder though. 

I'm just a lurker, but I wanted to second the recommendation for Everyday Minerals.  I use the powder foundation, an anti-shine powder (kaolin powder), and blush.  I don't wear eye shadow a lot but I have some samples from there that I've used and liked as well.

My only wish is that they had eye liner and eye brow color in pencil form - they have powder versions but I like the convenience of a pencil.

jshf

Jema30:

I found a line of cosmetics recently called Zuii from Australia that are pretty nice.  They are paraben and phthalate free.  Smashbox Halo powder is also paraben and talc free.

I also enjoy Desert Essence products.  They are free from a lot of things (including what you mentioned) and tend to fare pretty well on the EWG skin deep site.  I've used their moisturizer, hair products and body wash.

I use Burt's Bees facial products to wash with and an Avalon organic moisturizer.

I hope this helps! 

Thanks for the rec for Desert Essence.  They have an organics line that is paraben/phthalate free in addition to all kinds of other stuff.  They are very reasonably priced too!  I found some things on Amazon that was even cheaper and free shipping.  Thanks!