I bow down to you, Smudgee.

[eav2c]

You were totally right. This foundation is awesome. I expected to use a decent amount to cover my whole face but was so wrong. A little goes a LONG way and it covers up my acne so well. I love how it drys but still gives a bit of a dewy look. I am amazingly happy with this product and it definitely rivals the expensive stuff I've purchased.

Thank you for this awesome reference! Also, the color seems spot on! You are amazing! I wish I could put you in my pocket for all my makeup needs

People, go try the Maybelline Fit foundation.

[browneyedhunni85]

I'm glad you like it. I may have to pick it up. Honestly, I've been using my drugstore foundation lately over my Clinique.

[eav2c]

TRMC!!! No, don't tell me that

[eav2c]

No, I am glad to know. I try to be conscience of those things but admittedly can be selfish and not think.

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They DO test on animals BUT.... yes, there is a BUT... it is much more.... better.... than someone like Covergirl.
L'oreal is all about looking for alternatives as well. I pulled this from their website, hope it helps. There are very FEW makeup brands that dont test on Animals. There are even brands that state they dont test on animals, but they do. They test on animal alternatives. When you think animal, you think cute little rabbit, not slithery snake... get what I mean??!!!!

ANIMAL TESTING POLICY.

The safety of our consumers is our highest priority at Maybelline, a division of L'Oréal USA, Inc. Our products and ingredients undergo extensive screening so that consumers may purchase and use our products with complete confidence.

All the brands of the L'Oréal Group are in full compliance with the requirements for safety in the more than 130 countries in which our products are sold, as well as with FDA regulations and the European Union Cosmetic Directive.

L’Oreal is a leader in developing alternative methods to animal testing with the ultimate goal of eliminating all animal testing completely. In 1989, L’Oreal voluntarily stopped using animal testing for the evaluation of its entire range of finished products. The company has invested $800 million over the last 25 years to develop innovative, alternative methods to animal testing, particularly in the area of reconstructed tissue development. We are totally committed to a future without tests on animals.

To learn more about L’Oreal’s work in the area of alternative methods to animal testing, please visit our Sustainability website at www.sustainabledevelopment.loreal.com/research-innovation/focus-on-predictive-evaluation/a-new-generation-of-predictive-evaluation-methods.aspx

And I am glad you like it!

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Ack! I hate to break it to you , but MAC is no longer on the "doesnt test on animals" list. Ever since they sold out a few years ago to Estee Lauder. Bah. Sorry Tiannalee!

I used to have a few clients who were very strict on the products used on them. I have a lot of MAC in my kit and they would not allow me to use the product on them. So, me being me, I did a lot of calling and interneting and found that they in fact no longer are on the "do not test" list. Nor do they admit to testing. They are in the weird middle ground.

Here is the PETA link... www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/162.aspx

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I just bought some tonight! Excited to try it!

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And if you click on the PDF... you will notice that Almay is actually on the list meaning they do in fact test on animals in some stage of the product process. But that could be because they are under the Revlon umbrella and Revlon DEFINITELY tests on animals.

Here is the DO test on Animal PDF.... www.mediapeta.com/peta/PDF/companiesdotest.pdf

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Jan 8, 2013 22:33:05 GMT -5 ladybug said:

I just bought some tonight! Excited to try it!

Yay! Im so glad you are trying it. I hope you like it a lot !

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Jan 8, 2013 22:38:47 GMT -5 @therealmc said:

Damnit damnit!!! Thanks Smudge!! Back to Avon only for me!

BUT BUT BUT... would you hate me if I told you that Avon is on the "tests on animals in some factor during production" list???

There is a lot of factors to it. They could be testing a whole different product on animals that does not include their makeup line, but then that means they, as a whole company, test on animals. Get what I mean?

The best lines (in my books) and easy to get (Sephora) are Urban Decay and Tarte. They both definitely dont test on animals and have wicked makeup.

WHen it comes to animal testing, I step back and look at the extremes of the testing and go from there. Meaning, I will buy Maybelline but not covergirl.

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Jan 8, 2013 22:41:55 GMT -5 @therealmc said:

Can you recommend a good brand or four to me that are not animal tested?

Urban Decay, Tarte, Aveda (which is owned my Estee Lauder... the same co as MAC), Burts Bees (Owned by Clorox...)....

Does that help?

[kdrake8]

Smudgee - is there anyway you coup recommend a maybelline color for me? Based on my MUFE color?? (118)

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Go for the 115. It is really flexible color. Very forgiving. I think the 120 could be too dark for you.... I wear mufe 115 or 117.... depending on my mood. Lol. Try the 120 on your jawline and it could work... I'm conflicted between the 115 and 120 for you. If the 120 is too dark... buy the 115!

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After looking at your pics... I'm leaning toward 120 kdrake!

[orriskitten]

smudgee, what number is the color Pale as Fuck and Blushes Easily? That about sums up my complexion but I never know what to buy.

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Ha ha ha. If you like fit... 115. Or even 110. I'm pale as fuck.

[orriskitten]

Jan 8, 2013 23:21:49 GMT -5 @smudgee said:

Ha ha ha. If you like fit... 115. Or even 110. I'm pale as fuck.

I've never tried it, but trying to find something cheaper than the AirFlash by Dior I've been using. I don't do foundation every day and have finicky skin. Fit should be ok, right?

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Shoooot I think I bought too dark! I was going between 115 and 120 and got 120. Hmmm maybe I'll exchange it!

Eta: tried a little on- I like the 120

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Try the fit orris! Its really light and cheap and good! I have super sensitive skin and we get along just fine.

[kdrake8]

Jan 8, 2013 23:06:50 GMT -5 @smudgee said:

After looking at your pics... I'm leaning toward 120 kdrake!

Thanks Smudgee!! I appreciate the help you're the best