topic Re: Cruelty Free Foundation & Loose Powder in Beauty

Cruelty Free Foundation & Loose Powder

NickNack — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 02:31:02 GMT

I am just sick over hearing that Laura Mercier isn't cruelty free. They are against animal testing and only test when the law requires it -- so they test. I had seen on a website that they were cruelty free. Laura Mercier is the make-up I've worn forever. It covers up my rosacea and yet looks very natural. I absolutely love it. I just put a tiny dab on as it doesn't take much. What in the world will I do? I'll have to peruse the Cruelty Free list and see if I can come up with another department store brand. I don't like to order foundation on line. I like to have the sales associate put it on for me to get the color right. If anyone has any suggestions for a department store brand full coverage (but natural looking and not heavy) foundation and translucent loose powder I'd really appreciate it.

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sun8shine — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 02:38:45 GMT

Jane Iredale is a dept store brand that is cruelty free. Not sure how well it would work with your rosacea

https://janeiredale.com/us/en/cruelty-free.htm

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NickNack — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 12:25:07 GMT

Thanks sun8shine. I tried to find a shade of Jane Iredale that matched my complexion at one time, and there wasn't a shade that was light enough. They probably do have one now, but I'm not sure I want to have to go to a dermatologist's office for my foundation. I'm also not sold on mineral foundations.

I'm just bumping this up to see if there are anymore recommendations.

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Mandy Moo — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 01:47:21 GMT

I am loving Josie Maran's Matchmaker foundation right now. It looks and wears great on me.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 02:01:35 GMT

Who knows what any of these companies really do (test wise). Where did you hear about LM? I use her products. You can give Urban Decay a try. I tested out their foundation that was very nice. If you want to spend more money try Armani or Chanel. Good luck.

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NickNack — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 02:08:01 GMT

On 7/15/2014 KatCat1 said:
Who knows what any of these companies really do (test wise). Where did you hear about LM? I use her products. You can give Urban Decay a try. I tested out their foundation that was very nice. If you want to spend more money try Armani or Chanel. Good luck.

Someone on these boards told me that Laura Mercier was no longer cruelty free, that they tested "where required by law." Then I looked it up on logicalharmony dot net. I am still just sick over it. I love Laura Mercier make-up. I'm going to finish what I have, but it's almost time to buy more foundation. Thanks for the tip on the Urban Decay. Their parent company isn't cruelty free though. I would never spend the money for Armani or Chanel.

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Chardie — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 02:38:45 GMT

N/m

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HappyDaze — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 02:59:13 GMT

On 7/15/2014 NickNack said:
On 7/15/2014 KatCat1 said:
Who knows what any of these companies really do (test wise). Where did you hear about LM? I use her products. You can give Urban Decay a try. I tested out their foundation that was very nice. If you want to spend more money try Armani or Chanel. Good luck.

Someone on these boards told me that Laura Mercier was no longer cruelty free, that they tested "where required by law." Then I looked it up on logicalharmony dot net. I am still just sick over it. I love Laura Mercier make-up. I'm going to finish what I have, but it's almost time to buy more foundation. Thanks for the tip on the Urban Decay. Their parent company isn't cruelty free though. I would never spend the money for Armani or Chanel.

Armani is owned by L'oreal so not techinically cruelty free.

I am not sure about Chanel but I do know they use fur in some of their really high end clothing so...

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Mishell5 — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:53:18 GMT

Check out IT Cosmetics.....Michelle

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LTT1 — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:55:30 GMT

I love my faerieorganic mineral makeup and won't leave it!

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Katcat1 — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:00:06 GMT

On 7/15/2014 NickNack said:
On 7/15/2014 KatCat1 said:
Who knows what any of these companies really do (test wise). Where did you hear about LM? I use her products. You can give Urban Decay a try. I tested out their foundation that was very nice. If you want to spend more money try Armani or Chanel. Good luck.

Someone on these boards told me that Laura Mercier was no longer cruelty free, that they tested "where required by law." Then I looked it up on logicalharmony dot net. I am still just sick over it. I love Laura Mercier make-up. I'm going to finish what I have, but it's almost time to buy more foundation. Thanks for the tip on the Urban Decay. Their parent company isn't cruelty free though. I would never spend the money for Armani or Chanel.

NickNack, You could also look into organic makeup. Juice Beauty is one sold at ULTa and their own website but there are others which you would have to Google.

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KJPA — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:02:31 GMT

I purchased Jane Iredale at the spa. Definitely not a doctor's office but they have their own esthetician. Maybe look for a place that has an esthetician onsite if you want get JI stuff?

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myshell624 — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:02:34 GMT

Do you have a Merle Norman near you? They are cruelty free. I haven't used their line in awhile but I remember they had a loose powder that I really liked.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:08:31 GMT

P.S. NickNack, Check out Ecco Bella organic makeup online (not sure where else it is sold as I just found out about it). Going to their website now. Kat

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sun8shine — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:31:20 GMT

I think they have Jane Iredale at Nordstrom's too- but I am not sure if the mineral thing will work for the OP.

I get Lucy Minerals. It was founded by a woman with Rosacea and it is all natural and no animal testing. There were review videos for it online. http://www.lucyminerals.com/shop-by-category/ I ordered samples of her products first. This is a small business, but the mineral makeup quality is excellent - it is so finely milled that it feels almost creamy when you apply it and the coverage is full. A tiny bit goes a long way.

this person MakeupTIA on youtube is has recently gotten into organic make up and has alot of recommendations (plus her videos are just great):

https://www.youtube.com/user/makeupTIA

Also this you tuber is really into cruelty free Teri Miyahira (her videos are longer) but she can give you lots of makeup options.

https://www.youtube.com/user/tbeautytv

Finally you may want to checkout Beautylish online - they sell products but also have lots of cruelty free options. (or maybe only cruelty free - not sure)

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LTT1 — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:15:29 GMT

Here is my experience... not being critical just reporting my results... I have rosacea and very sensitive/finnicky skin... the beauty counter at the mall used to cringe when they saw me coming!

1) Bare minerals... used 4 years and then... no

2) Lucy minerals... ordered samples and my skin felt "smothered" -- sorry, it felt "heavy" on me.

3) faerieorganic... I use this on top of my discontinued liquid foundation to stop the shine. It gives a light, finished look. Spoke with the owners three years ago on the phone... could hear little ones in the background... (not saying this validates anything... just made me feel better about using this line). I love their bronzer... and notice that it really gives a healthful glow without causing any little bumps. Love their porcelain 00/porcelain/veil.

LINK

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NickNack — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 01:24:03 GMT

Thanks everyone. I've made a list and will look into your suggestions.

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poregirl — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:50:51 GMT

Everyday minerals

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NickNack — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:04:41 GMT

On 7/15/2014 KatCat1 said:
If you want to spend more money try Armani or Chanel. Good luck.

I just checked on Logical Harmony, and Chanel is not cruely free.