No sooner had The Beauty Bug been subjected to this falsities, when She received an email from the Cosmetic Cop on this very subject. And low and behold, The Cosmetic Cop agreed with the Beauty Bug! Here’s what Ms. Begoun says to in response to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report about lead in lipstick:

“The report incorrectly states that lipstick is ingested like candy….Without question, lead is a harmful substance; however, there is simply no proof that the tiny amount that may be in some lipsticks is causing harm….Why is the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics blitzing the media with their report on lead in lipsticks when the average person gets more lead exposure simply standing on a busy street corner in a major city or drinking tap water? If you’re concerned about lead exposure, you’d be much better off having your home’s paint, soil, and water supply tested than opening your makeup bag in fear that adding color to lips will spell certain doom.”

So, no need to worry ladies….put another coat on of the red lipstick and pucker up!

This product is for those whose mascara melts onto their face and smudges, and by the end of the day they look like they’ve been crying or sweating. In a few product descriptions that I’ve read it says it’s great for swimmers – I don’t know too many hard core swimmers that wear mascara while swimming, but maybe it’s for those us of who feel we need to wear a full face of makeup when we go to the gym. It only comes off when it’s splashed with water 38 degrees Celcius or 100.4 degrees Farenheit – just above body temperature. Hence the name, 38 degrees. You can buy it here at the Bliss shop for $30.

For a lesser expensive mascara, Paula, The Cosmetic Cop, picks the Almay One Coat Nourishing Mascara Triple Effect as her choice for best product of the month. She likes the double sided brush – one side for lengthening and the other for volumizing. This mascara retails for $7.99.