Manic Make-Up Monday

Hello,

My name is bwings and I'm examining my make-up kit ....again!

After that letter from Happy Hippie I decided it was time I reexamine my make-up kit. I've examined it before for Parabens but what about the hazard rating? Also, what should I try as a replacement? This would take many posts I imagine and so I have decided to break it down over a few Mondays.
Today I am taking a look at my Mascara. I have always used CoverGirl Lash Exact Blue. I find it really lifts my lashes and the color makes my blue eyes pop.
After seeing the hazard rating of 7 though I have decided that I will be checking into alternatives.
The main concern is the carcinogens and their high absorbency levels into your flesh. It is my understanding that if you want something to go straight to your bloodstream your eye is certainly a fast path there. 

Considering how rarely I actually use my make-up I will continue to use this one until it is finished. After which I will look into buying a new mascara from "the good" list. When that day comes I will post an update of whether they are any good as far as visual and textile goes.

For now, all I can offer you is a list. Well, two lists, one of the good and one of the bad in the Mascara department. This is based purely on a hazard rating with no details aside, alas this is a simple list with no extreme research currently. 

The Good:

Coastal Classic Creations Whispering Seas Mascara (0) - $25 {Yikes}
Cleure Mineral Mascara (1) -$25 {YIKES!}
Jane Iredale PureBrow Fix & Mascara (1) - $20-$35 {YIKES YIKES YIKES!}
Rejuva Minerals Lengthening & Thickening Mineral Mascara (1) - $10 -$16 {That's a little better, also has introductory price}
Suncoat Products Natural Mascara (1) - $14 {Much better than $35}

The Bad:

CARGO Mascara (9)

Covergirl Exact Eyelights Mascara (9)
Covergirl Lasblast (9)
Christian Dior (8)
Neutrogena Weightless Volume (8)
Scott Barnes Super Luscious Lash (8)
Vincent Longo The Curl (8)
Yves Saint Laurent Everlong Waterproof (8)

So all-in-all Covergirl seems to be pretty high on that hazard rating. When I'm in the market for those other products I'll do even further research. Until then I'm doing some Christmas shopping because on the 7th day of Christmas a hippie gave to me a triple razor tra la la la la and then on the 8th day of Christmas a hippie gave to me a splaff thin recycled tube belt! Because I'm losing weight and my pants won't stay up. ;p

Happy Shopping, your friendly neighborhood hippie mom.