So, about a month ago I decided to start switching over all of my non-natural makeup. This was probably the hardest thing to switch because I must say I am addicted to my MAC pretty hardcore Makeup is something that we let sit on our face most of the day so I decided it was time to go green and slowly start switching things out.
I started doing research online about organic or nearly organic makeup. I wanted something that really worked and didn't cost an arm and a leg. I mean the cheaper the better right? So, what I found was Alima Pure. The reviews we're pretty awesome, the ingredients were great, and the health hazard score was less than a 2. Which if you don't know what that means..it means it has low to no hazardous chemicals in it.
( Skin Deep Health Hazard Database ) Here's the link. You can see how safe your cosmetics really are.
I wanted to order some, but being as it's online I didn't know what color mineral foundation to get. So lucky for me they have this huge diagram online where you can go to kind of guess what your correct shade would be. They also have samples that you can order for only $1.50! I mean how smart is that? So many times I want to buy new makeup, but I have no idea the correct shade, so I guess...and if it's wrong, I paid too much for the wrong color and it all goes to waste. But, with Alima Pure there's no more of that! I ordered 4 different foundations for $1.50 each and found the perfect one for me-- Beige 4. Not to mention these little samples probably will last you a week. so it's a week of makeup for $1.50.. not bad.
Okay, so on to the quality of the makeup... This makeup is top notch..no lie. I actually like it better than my MAC! I never expected that believe me. Alima stays on all day and I don't have to reapply. One thing to do is to make sure your face is moisturized before you put it on because it's like a powder. It goes on like a powder but covers like a foundation..and not in that "yucky, too thick, I can see your makeup kind of way" It's very natural but does some serious coverage. My skin looks and feels like a porcelain doll...except with a little more tan to it. I also noticed that my skin felt like it could breathe and actually cleared up a little bit from just a few days of using this. I don't know if it was a coincidence or not, but my skin even looked better without any makeup.
Now to the price...uh oh what's the damage? Actually it's cheaper than most cosmetic counters at your local Macy's or Sephora. The foundation is only $22 for a full size one and I'm guessing it will last me a long long time..but, I don't wear makeup every day..I probably wear it every other day. I just like to let my skin breathe...although, with this new makeup it might not be necessary.
So, to me Alima Pure is the way to go. Even at drugstores it's not likely that you can find a foundation for less than $12. Not to mention, drugstore foundation probably would tear your skin apart and clog those pores. But I encourage everyone to do their own research and find out what works for them. I'm hooked on Alima Pure not only because they ship free samples of blush or eyeshadow with every order, but because they're affordable, and most importantly clean. I can feel good about putting this makeup on my face.
Alima Pure Website
Good luck on your endeavors!!
