New Makeup - Review

I mentioned in my September goals that I was going to try a new makeup.  I have, and I thought I'd give a little review.

I'll start by saying I was using Physician's Formula Organics.  It was the only "natural" makeup I could find at the store that didn't cost too much.  But a few weeks back when I went to buy more I noticed a label on the front boasting about soy in it.  Really?  I don't want to be putting soy on my face and having my skin absorb it.  So I didn't buy any more and started doing some research.

I found a blog post about makeup from a lady on the Naturally Knocked Up eCourse forums.  So I looked into it.  It's called Everyday Minerals.  Most (or maybe all) of their products have only  2-5 ingredients.  No parabens, SLS, etc.  And most prodcuts (or maybe all...I have only checked some) are rated 1-3 by the EWG.

One of the best parts about this makeup...it's not that expensive!  The other great thing is they have sample kits that come with 3 or 4 products of the same type to try out.  And each set is only $5.  Plus you can always get one sample free with any purchase.  So to start I ordered 3 sample kits (a base, a concealer and a blush) and only paid $10, plus about $3 for S&H.  Not bad at all.  And I got a lot of makeup to try.  11 small samples.

You really do get quite a bit in the samples.  I've only tried one shade of each product so far (been using it for a week) and there is still plenty left in each.  So this will last a while/will take a while to try them all.

And the real question...does it work?  YES!  I love it.  I've tried many different makeups over the years.  And have never really found anything that works well for me.  I have acne.  I have oily skin.  I have crazy hormones that do all sorts of stuff to my skin.  So I usually end up feeling like I have a mask on to cover the acne.  And my face looks oily/shiny 20 min. after putting makeup on.  I feel like I'm blotting and putting powder on all day.  And by the end of the day I feel like I have a caked on mess.  Not with this.  I put it on in the morning.  And I don't have to touch it the rest of the day.  It doesn't rub off on anything.  My face doesn't look oily all day.  No blotting or powder.  I put my makeup on at 6 am.  At 9 pm I still feel like I look good.  And I hardly feel or look like I'm wearing makeup.  It's pretty amazing!

I am excited to try more of my samples and figure out which products/colors work best for me.  And order some full size products.  Finally, a makeup that works.  Is natural.  And isn't too expensive.  I didn't think it existed :-P

One other bonus...I feel comfortable wearing it while I'm pregnant :)  Always good.