Plant your foundation in the Erth!
The owner of Erth Cosmetics contacted me to sample some of her products. I was more than happy to, as I have quite a bit of fun comparing and contrasting mineral make-up lines. This company is smaller than brands like Bare Escentuals, which makes me happy - I like to patronize smaller businesses when I can.
In terms of how Erth stands with the other mineral lines I've tried (LaurEss, BareEscentuals, Monave, Jane Iredale, L'Oreal), it's almost #1. The range of shades is better than BareEscentuals and L'Oreal and it contains no bismuth oxychloride (the ingredient in many mineral make-ups that causes one's face to itch). The shade I chose, 4.35, which is intended for deep tan skin with neutral/warm skintones works perfectly. I love that the foundation is matte, unlike BE, which has plenty of shimmer - I like to add shimmer to my skin, but in small doses, like an eyeshadow or highlighter, not all over ... I think it looks unnatural. And Erth foundation is only $13 - score! I think the 4.35 is an even better complexion match for me than Jane Iredale PurePressed base in Butternut, which I wear regularly. The only reason it doesn't top Jane Iredale, is because it doesn't come in a pressed powder form. Why, oh why don't more mineral cosmetics come in pressed powder???
Anyway, I plan to order a full-size foundation anyway (once my moratorium is over). Coming up this week will be my review of Erth's mineral shadows and blushes.
To check out Erth cosmetics, go to www.lushbrush.com
Hi Toya!
I just tried a bunch of Erth cosmetics as well - the Moth Veil is my favourite, although I'm quite hooked on their blush now as well!
~CK~
Posted by: Cinnamon Kitten | Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 11:22 PM