beckish's Full Review: Physicians Formula Organic Wear Concealer Sticks L...
In my search for all things organic, I came across Physicians Formula Organic Wear Concealer Stick Light. I have been particularly concerned with the unhealthful ingredients in most makeup, and at that time had not adequately researched this brand. I figured it had to be better than the stuff I was currently using. Plus, I found it at a discount with other Physicians Formula products and decided it was worth giving it a try.
I only use concealer very occasionally, most of the time when I have a blemish I want to cover up. I will also use it to try to cover up the dark circles I perpetually have under my eyes if I think I look particularly sleep-deprived.
Now, most concealer sticks I have used go on easily. Sometimes too easily. Not so with this one. It is next to impossible to get any of the concealer to go on even a small blemish. Forget using it for dark circles. I have tried directly applying it to my skin and applying it to my fingers to blend into my skin. Neither method works in any kind of satisfactory way. When I do get some of the concealer to apply to my skin, it doesn't blend well at all. Needless to say, I am not very happy with this product and have no intentions on purchasing it again at any price.
Positives
It is advertised as "100% natural origin". It is also listed as 100% free of harsh chemicals, parabens, and synthetic preservatives. There are no artificial colors or fragrances, and it is not tested on animals.
The case is made of a hard cardboard-type material, so no plastics to clog up a landfill for thousands upon thousands of years.
Most of the ingredients appear to be fairly safe to use.
It will last forever since it is so difficult to actually apply any of the product.
Directions:
Pretty much the same as with all concealers; dot on and blend. This package does recommend using concealer before applying foundation, something I have never tried before. I usually do it the other way around. Since I had so much difficulty in getting this concealer to apply I can't say if it works better that way or not.
Ingredients:
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil Glycine Soja (soybean) Oil Beeswax Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Simmondsia Chenensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Helianthus Annis (Sunflower) Seed Oil Copernica Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax Aloe Barbadenis Leaf Extract Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Carthamus Tinctorus (Safflower) Seed Oil Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables Squalane Talc Tocopherol Glyceryl Caprylate Cinnamic Acid May contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Chromium Hydroxide Green
Most of the potential health risks noted with this ingredients focus on allergic reactions.
Final Thoughts
I did not experience any skin reactions to this product. Of course, the difficulty in application could have something to do with that, in that I was never able to get a significant amount of product on my skin.
It certainly did not do the job of concealing, either, even when I was able to apply enough. I might as well have not used anything.
I won't be purchasing this product again, and I regretfully cannot recommend it.
Miscellaneous Information
This Physicans Formula product is EcoCert Certified Organic. With this particular product, this means: - the formulation and manufacture of this product is earth-friendly - 72.5% of the ingredients are produced through organic farming - 100% of the total ingredients are from natural origin
If you are interested in this company or have questions you can visit their website at www.physicansformula.com or call 1-800-227-0333.
In my area, this product retails for right around $10.
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