Custom Clothes: Organic Wear

Organic Wear

I am always on the lookout for great natural, non-toxic mascara – and damn, is there a lot of hype for a little drugstore product called Physicians Formula Organic Wear mascara.

A panel of green beauty experts rated this product ‘Best Natural Mascara’ along with a $22.50 product from Couleur – but the Physicians Formula stuff costs just $10. After taking a gander at the ingredients, learning that the Organic Wear line is the first ECOCERT® makeup line in the U.S., and reading tons of positively glowing reviews online, I figured I’d give it a shot.The finest Italian powder with buildable color to naturally enhance and accentuate cheeks.

* Two shades blend together for the most natural blushing glow.* A 100% natural origin blush, formulated with 16% certified organic ingredients, including jojoba seed oil and corn starch to moisturize and mattify the skin.* Includes mirror and natural goat hair brush.

* Available in 6 shades. Combines the performance and coverage of a foundation with the blendability and natural finish of a loose powder.* Innovative sifter lid in the jar allows for mess-free application.* Natural kabuki brush and mirror included.* A 100% natural origin loose powder, formulated with 10.6% certified organic ingredients, including safflower seed oil and jojoba seed oil to moisturize and corn starch to mattify the skin.* Available in 6 shadesLately I’ve been in the mood to try a new foundation, and I’m currently trying to integrate more “green” beauty products into my routine, so I was happy to spot Physicians Formula’s new Organic Wear Liquid Foundation on the shelf at Duane Reade. This “100% Natural Origin” product contains no parabens or other synthetic preservatives, no synthetic color or fragrance, and no genetically modified organisms. It boasts physical sun protection with titanium dioxide, and it’s sold with minimal packaging.Like any girl born with naturally pale, sparse lashes, I rely on mascara to keep me from looking like a creepy Children of the Corn extra. And since I’m not a big fan of putting carcinogens and other toxins adjacent to my eyeballs,