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Concrete Minerals

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I had been lemming Concrete Minerals products for some time. Then after one too many great swatches and reviews, I just had to place an order..oh, and a sale certainly sweetened the deal :) The foundation of this company is as follows (taken from the site) "Concrete Minerals launched in 2009 and we believe that every girl on Earth should have the opportunity to use gorgeous products that meet their needs in terms of quality without wreaking havoc on their skin -- there should never have to be a sacrifice! We’re hellbent to create sexy, richly-pigmented mineral makeup that's not only healthy, but reminds us why being a girl is badass! We should never feel burdened by makeup, we should cherish the opportunity to play with it! CM products are bold, sexy and unique, just like the girls who love us! Concrete Minerals products contain no nonsense, commonly referred to as: :: Parabens :: Fragrances :: Nano-particles :: Bismuth Oxychloride :: Talc or other cheap fillers" The

Hi Fi Cosmetics

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Hi Fi Cosmetics is one of my fave indie mineral makeup brands. I have made many orders, purchasing lip gloss, lip balms and blush as well as eye shadow. I am often wowed by the pigment, ease of use, sparkle and gorgeous duo chrome colours.  The creator's name is Veronica, and here's what she has to say about her company (taken from her site)"... I specialize in unique, handmade, and highly pigmented mineral cosmetics with lots of sparkle and huge color payoff. I blend all of the colors myself, taking special care to only offer a product that I would use myself. I use these products on my clients, as well as on my own face!! I am a certified makeup artist, and I am glad to help in any way that I can!" The customer service is great, Veronica is quick to answer any questions. Unfortunately, the online store is currently closed, but be sure to check it out in August, if you have not purchased before. The eye shadows come in small squared tubs, and samples are in bagg