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Biter's Writer's Block

I've been starting here at this screen for about 20 minutes, trying to figure out what to write in today's blog.  See, last time I blogged about makeup, I referred to myself as a cosmetics whore.  Apparently, people out there have strong feelings about the word "whore," even when used in a tongue-in-cheek, self-effacing kinda way.  People took umbrage at my use of the term (god bless JK Rowling for naming Dolores Umbridge), and they weren't quiet in letting me know where they stood on my self-reflexive use of the term.

So I sit here, staring, wondering what on earth to write.

Because here's the deal: the term - when applied to my rampant, insatiable love of all things cosmetic - is just too apt.  I can't really think of a better way to describe it.  Close friends know that I'm the first to admit that I have a slight makeup addiction.  Don't even get me started on bathing products...

I guess this is all just a long-winded way of saying that my cosmetic-whoreness just gets worse and worse each day, as more and more amazing eco-finds come across our desks.  Larenim, Dr. H, Lavera, Borlind, Alima... it's all just beautiful and fun and juicy.

So play away.

-Heather... off to pick out a lipgloss for the day...
Posted by: hstephenson on 03/27/2007
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concerned about minerals  on June 19, 2007 at 12:40 PM 51
So what about Bare Minerals and Bare Escentuals products that are gaining popularity on the market today? I almost succumbed to the marketing the other day. I almost got sucked in by the commercial matrix, after viewing repeated testimonials form "regular" gals like myself, exclaiming the virtues of these mineral make-ups. Are they actually safe? I'm looking for a safe alternative to typical drugstore foundation. If the FDA is not testing and regulating these "mineral" ingredients, how do we know?
Michael Lorenti  on July 19, 2007 at 07:47 AM 52
Sensatia is a small profit-sharing company truly producing 100% natural handmade skin care products and NEVER contains any parabens. Definately worth checking out!!! Here is their lip protection link, its gorgeous http://sensatia.com/face/essentials/lip_protection.en.php
Shelley  on July 19, 2007 at 12:19 PM 53
That Sensatia site is really neat! I want to order their lip protection, but I already own 265 lip balms (a slight exaggeration;). I'm not sure about Bare Escentuals. I have some of their foundation, and I really like it. The EWG site cautions against using mineral makeup since it contains nanoparticles which can be absorbed into your skin and no one seems to be sure what effect they have on your body. I think their mascara and some of their other products have the conventional chemicals often used in cosmetics. It is very confusing and no one seems to really have the answer. It would be nice if the FDA would actually regulate this stuff so we didn't have to worry about it!!! One thing I've found is that Europe seems to be far ahead of us on cosmetics safety, so one suggestion for all of us might be to check out the stuff they use over there...:)
Michael Lorenti  on July 19, 2007 at 06:22 PM 54
Hi Shelley (& all,) Thanks for the compliment on the Sensatia site. It has truly been a labor of love!!! In an effort to get everyone to use our 100% natural product, I would like to offer A 15% IDEAL BITE MEMBER DISCOUNT, when checking out just use the voucher code GIFT15 and 15% will be subtracted from the total. I am confident everyone will love our 100% natural, eco-friendly products made in Bali via our profit-sharing program!!! Give us a try. Thank you, Michael
lauren  on October 30, 2007 at 08:32 AM 55
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