Bare Essentials Cosmetics

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BEING HONEST W/CDOkay, so I'm trying to take the Celiac Disease *very* seriously these days...I get symptoms, but they're somewhat manageable, so it's more easy to "get away" with things now and again...except now, I realize I'm not "getting away" with anything, hence my purchasing of beth's book...it's been so long since I've done research (almost 10 years) and taken this 100% seriously, that I thought...it's time to "get serious" and "hunker down", so I might post a few questions here and there while I adjust full steam ahead.So!QUESTIONI've seen various ads for the Bare Essentials cosmetic line, and thought about trying it, but it's *extremely* expensive. Yet, beth says it's a gluten-free product line. Has anyone tried it? If so, what did you like

most/least about it? Would you recommend it? If so, why?* * * * * *COMMENTSAdmittedly, I've been using the same products for so long, that change is...well, rather difficult and slow in coming...thinking I might have to give up some, or all, of my favorte skin care products, lips stick colors, and hair care items.However, I'm tryig to look at this as an opportunity to discover new things, and that change can offer up opportunities I never dreamed of, and products that I might like even more. It's just going to take some doing, some time, a little bit of coin...and lots o' trial and error.Please advise,Louise Louise Audellart + designlouiseaudell.com(510) 531-4607

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Funny, I was just doing some research on this line through the

Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep website:

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

It looks like Bare Escentuals products aren't quite as healthy as their

ads would have you believe; most of their products score as moderate

hazards in terms of toxic ingredients (to people and/or the

environment).

Also, from a personal standpoint, all those powders are hard to control

and end up all over the place. I worry about inhaling these products;

even perfectly toxin free ingredients shouldn't be introduced to your

lungs, and think about it: powdered minerals are really just ground up

rock. That doesn't sound like something we should be breathing in!

You should be able to find a healthier, gluten free alternative. Let us

know what you find and I'll post what I find!

Tristan

-----Original Message-----

From: Louise Audell <louise_gd@...>

Celiac Bay Area < >

Sent: Wed, 13 May 2009 10:16 am

Subject: [ ] Bare Essentials Cosmetics

BEING HONEST W/CD

Okay, so I'm trying to take the Celiac Disease *very* seriously these

days...I get symptoms, but they're somewhat manageable, so it's more

easy to " get away " with things now and again...except now, I realize

I'm not " getting away " with anything, hence my purchasing of

beth's book...it's been so long since I've done research (almost

10 years) and taken this 100% seriously,

that I thought...it's time to

" get serious " and " hunker down " , so I might post a few questions here

and there while I adjust full steam ahead.

So!

QUESTION

I've seen various ads for the Bare Essentials cosmetic line, and

thought about trying it, but it's *extremely* expensive. Yet, beth

says it's a gluten-free product line. Has anyone tried it? If so, what

did you like

most/least about it? Would you recommend it? If so, why?

* * * * * *

COMMENTS

Admittedly, I've been using the same products for so long, that change

is...well, rather difficult and slow in coming...thinking I might have

to give up some, or all, of my favorte skin care products, lips stick

colors, and hair care items.

However, I'm tryig to look at this as an opportunity to discover new

things, and that change can offer up opportunities I never dreamed of,

and products that I might like even more. It's just going to take some

doing, some time, a little bit of coin...and lots o' trial and error.

Please advise,

Louise

 Louise Audell

art + design

louiseaudell.com

(510) 531-4607

[Guest guest]

Personally I don't see any reason why you should have to worry about skin care

cleansers and shampoo- a great many safe, conservative Celiacs do not. Also, not

all of 's data is accurate, so I wouldn't take her book as the be all

and end all of Celiac information. I am especially concerned by reports that she

cheats on the diet to avoid being a " party pooper " and that she refers to the

blood test as the gold standard test, when most reputable researchers still use

the biopsy as the gold standard for Celiac diagnosis.

I would look into your lipsticks, though- they have high risk of ingestion,

unlike most makeup. Companies like Burt's Bees have great gluten-free

lipstick/lip gloss- contact them for their gluten-free lists.

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> BEING HONEST W/CD

>

> Okay, so I'm trying to take the Celiac Disease *very* seriously these

> days...I get symptoms, but they're somewhat manageable, so it's more

> easy to " get away " with things now and again...except now, I realize

> I'm not " getting away " with anything, hence my purchasing of

> beth's book...it's been so long since I've done research (almost

> 10 years) and taken this 100% seriously,

> that I thought...it's time to

> " get serious " and " hunker down " , so I might post a few questions here

> and there while I adjust full steam ahead.

>

> So!

>

> QUESTION

>

> I've seen various ads for the Bare Essentials cosmetic line, and

> thought about trying it, but it's *extremely* expensive. Yet, beth

> says it's a gluten-free product line. Has anyone tried it? If so, what

> did you like

> most/least about it? Would you recommend it? If so, why?

>

> * * * * * *

>

> COMMENTS

>

> Admittedly, I've been using the same products for so long, that change

> is...well, rather difficult and slow in coming...thinking I might have

> to give up some, or all, of my favorte skin care products, lips stick

> colors, and hair care items.

>

> However, I'm tryig to look at this as an opportunity to discover new

> things, and that change can offer up opportunities I never dreamed of,

> and products that I might like even more. It's just going to take some

> doing, some time, a little bit of coin...and lots o' trial and error.

>

> Please advise,

> Louise

>  Louise Audell

> art + design

> louiseaudell.com

> (510) 531-4607

>

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Hi Louise!

A few years ago I started searching for the safest and best cosmetic products

available, and let me tell you, Bare Escentuals is not it!

Now, I suppose it is possible that some formulas could have changed in the past

three years, but not likely. For starters, their powders/foundations made me

think that all mineral makeup felt AWFUL and heavy on your skin--SOOO not true!

For foundation/powder, try Jane Iredale or Afterglow. Afterglow sells sample

sizes that you can try out, theirs I would recommend for a more camera-ready

matte coverage. Or you can go and try out Jane Iredale at any Pharmica or

Elephant Pharmacy, Jane Iredale is better for an everyday natural, glowing,

lighter coverage. And both are gluten-free, I've checked (I've contacted the

companies for all of the products I use).

I have favorites across a few lines: Jane Iredale, Dr. Hauschka, Afterglow, 100%

Pure, etc. But you do have to be careful, b/c while Jane Iredale and Dr. Hauscka

make AMAZING products, the do use carmine (the only " natural " red, comes from

ground beetle parts) and Bismuth Oxychloride (derived from heavy metals)--both

of which can irritate if your skin is sensitive. So basically, you really have

to weed out the good ones.

Different co's have their strong points, and no one is all the best, so you

really don't want to get " sold " into buying a whole line of make-up.

Here's what I like:

Afterglow (whole line is g/f and NO bismuth or carmine): eye shadow, powder

eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, concealer, powder foundation, setting powder

Jane Iredale (only products containing gluten are lip products, mascaras,

eyeliners, etc. in other words, not " dusty " products, so risk of contamination

is lower, I LOVE some of her products, these I'm about to list are g/f, carmine

free, bismuth free): foundation, active light concealer, circle delete

concealer, moonglow bronzer, dream tint (tinted moisturizer)

100% Pure (the only non-g/f product is the mascara, all the rest are g/f, I

don't think they use bismuth or carmine, these listed do not contain either):

lip gloss and lip/cheek tint

I hope this helps!!

author/creator

www.NaturallyDahling.com

www.glutenfreefox.com

> QUESTION

>

> I've seen various ads for the Bare Essentials cosmetic line, and

> thought about trying it, but it's *extremely* expensive. Yet, beth

> says it's a gluten-free product line. Has anyone tried it? If so, what

> did you like

> most/least about it? Would you recommend it? If so, why?

>

> * * * * * *

>

> COMMENTS

>

> Admittedly, I've been using the same products for so long, that change

> is...well, rather difficult and slow in coming...thinking I might have

> to give up some, or all, of my favorte skin care products, lips stick

> colors, and hair care items.

>

> However, I'm tryig to look at this as an opportunity to discover new

> things, and that change can offer up opportunities I never dreamed of,

> and products that I might like even more. It's just going to take some

> doing, some time, a little bit of coin...and lots o' trial and error.

>

> Please advise,

> Louise

>  Louise Audell

> art + design

> louiseaudell.com

> (510) 531-4607

>

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I don't find Bare Mineral makeup to feel heavy on the skin at all... It's just a

light powder.

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> A few years ago I started searching for the safest and best cosmetic products

available, and let me tell you, Bare Escentuals is not it!

>

> Now, I suppose it is possible that some formulas could have changed in the

past three years, but not likely. For starters, their powders/foundations made

me think that all mineral makeup felt AWFUL and heavy on your skin--SOOO not

true!

[Guest guest]

I think the trick is to put only a small amount on the brush at a time, puffing on very lightly except on problem areas. For those red marks, etc, dab on powder with a concealer brush. I like the powder on very hot days because it's more likely than lotions to stay in place.

H.

In a message dated 5/13/09 9:10:37 PM, seamaiden399@... writes:

I don't find Bare Mineral makeup to feel heavy on the skin at all... It's just a light powder.

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