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Miessence Organics also has a good organic mascara. And, it is a Biological Farmers of Australia registered product. You can check it out at http://yourorglife.mionegroup.com/en/product/14401

I just finished reading this tip and am excited about trying one of the suggestions. I was leaning towards the Kiehl's or the Physician's Formula. $17 vs $8 is a little expensive it seems, but I'm willing to give it a whirl. I have a hard time with mascara rubbing off underneath my eyes, made worse of course, with water and I've usually gone for waterproof varieties in the past. Has anyone tested the water-resistance of any of these?

Your tips are great, and I have been following them (as well as passing them along!) for years. But I haven't seen any cosmetics tips that refer to Aveda products. Is this becasue they are widely available, and possibly a no-brainer?

L'Oreal also has a great natural mascara called Bare Naturale. I love it, and it's only $7!

I am a huge mascara wearer, the only cosmetic product I use. I am so excited about this tip. I have a difficult time swallowing a $17 price tag on mascara that I use up in a month. I will probably try one of the less expensive ones first. Thanks again IB for the great tip.

Yeah! When I actually do wear mascara, I'd love to go eco-friendly (and healthier, non-irritating, etc.!). But the Lavera mascara that I tried a year or so ago smeared and made me look like a raccoon after I'd had it on for about an hour. (They didn't have a "waterproof" or "smearproof" variety... at this store anyway). That was a huge disappointment, since I'd spent over $20 on the tube and used it only twice. Might have to give one of the other brands a try.

Thank you so much for this tip! I have successfully transitioned over to paraben, pthalate and sulfate free skincare, hair care and makeup, but had not been able to find a good mascara that was safe and affordable!

Physician's Formula Organic Wear Mascara was THE WORST mascara I have EVER worn! Within a mere 3 hours I had raccoon eyes. I wasn't even rubbing my eyes, but somehow the mascara melted off and made its way all around lower lids. I was so disappointed to finally find an organic mascara, only for it to be awful. I ended up throwing it away because I didn't want anybody else to suffer the embarrassment of black eyes. Terrible stuff, I tell you.

Having been "blessed" with blonde lashes, I had always longed for the lovely dark ones offered by smearing chemicals on mine. A few years ago, an aesthetician offered the option of vegetable dye that lasts 4-6 weeks. Her products could actually be eaten, though I haven't taken her up on that offer. Now I get the lashes and brows done when I get a facial. It's lovely and relaxing and I wake up w/ the dark lashes I always wanted.

Another awesome brand of mascara is 100% Pure. They use fruit pigments for the color; there aren't any harsh chemicals in it. It is great if you have sensitive eyes and it if probably the best mascara I have ever used in terms of volumizing and smudging. I got it off QVC, but I imagine you can get it online too.