Are you still looking for an amazing  natural mascara you could spend the rest of your life with? My personal hunt continues…

Recently I overheard two women talking about liking Bare Minerals mascara, so I checked it out online.  Their Flawless Definition mascara is $18.00 and ingredients look okay, except for the last-ingredient phenoxyethanol preservative (see August 2010 post, The Quest for the Perfect Mascara, Part 1).

Another authentically natural brand I discovered online is Whispering Seas Mascara by Coastal Classic Creations.  A little pricey at $25.00, but when you read the ingredients you’ll see why—it’s exceptionally natural.  And it actually rates a zero hazard rating on the Skin Deep site.  The Whispering Seas description says “no animal fibers”—which makes me wonder what animal source we are happily avoiding. Traditional drugstore mascaras generally use nylon or rayon fibers for the thickening factor.

So how do we get thicker lashes when we go natural without those pesky fibers?  We apply several coats, and/or powder our lashes first, say the manufacturers.   Just be ultra-careful if you do the powder-on-the-lashes thing—apply minimal powder (talc-free) with a cotton swab, keeping your eye closed.

Two other well-formulated mineral-based mascaras you might want to check out are by Jane Iredale and Afterglow,   both rated a 2 in the EWG cosmetic database.  Iredale’s Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara comes in 5 colors and could win our virtual Perfect Mascara ribbon—except that its ample size retails for $35.00.   Afterglow’s  volumizing  Pure Soul mascara sells for $21.00. You may find it easier to purchase these two brands online since they are generally a little harder to find in local retail outlets.

What’s YOUR vote for the Perfect Natural Mascara?  I’d love to hear from you!  Leave a comment here or email:  Barbara@naturesface.com