OK Ladies Need Your Help-- Carmine Free Eyeshadow

donniesmom · ‎12-31-2011

I finally realized that I'm allergic to Carmine (CI75470) which is in a lot of eyeshadows especially pink, purple and some browns. It imparts a red color to cosmetics. It is a pigment derived from the dried female insect Coccus cacti or cochineal. Disgusting right? If I use it my eyes become red & itchy & it takes weeks for my eyes to return to normal. Now that I'm checking ingredients before I purchase, I noticed most eyeshadows like Laura Geller, Bare Minerals, Tarte, Korres etc. has this ingredient in it. My question is does anyone know of a brand without this ingredient in the eyeshadow that you could recommend? The only thing I saw was Jane Iredale which is pretty expensive at 59.00 for a palette. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

kjae · ‎07-24-2012

I think I remember reading that Josie Maran coconut eyeshadow-available at Sephora,not QVC, is carmine free. I think it is more of a liquid.

bikerbabe · ‎03-09-2010

Maybe try 100% Pure. I believe they use fruit pigments.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

A brand called Lime Crime has published a past article titled

"Lime Crime Vegan and Cruelty Free "Controversy" " which states the brand does not use carmine pigments in their products. They mention that they are committed to being a "fully-vegan line".

Lime Crime cosmetics are sold at Ulta.

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