Recently I entered a department store to check out my favorite shoe department, when a cosmetician at the Origins counter approached me about Origins cosmetics and skin care products, which are natural and free of hazardous chemicals like parabens, petroleum, and paraffin. Of course, the first question I asked was, “Well, ok, but is it gluten free?” Surprisingly, the answer was mostly, “yes.” The ingredients of each product are clearly written in plain English on the box, so it was very easy to figure out which ones contained wheat, barley, and rye. After making my selections, I emailed the company to confirm that the products were actually gluten free, and they were. Although Origins would not send me a complete list of gluten free products, they did confirm or deny the gluten free status of the specific products that I was interested in purchasing. I have listed the customer service representative’s response to each of the products on our Gluten Free Cosmetics List. Her response was quite comprehensive, and she included other common allergens such as soy, rice, and corn.
I have been using A Perfect World Skin Guardian, Moisturizer and Deep Cleanser, and Moisturizer. It makes my face feel very soft without being oily, and it eliminated all of my dry areas. I am able to apply my makeup much more smoothly, and it lasts all day without reapplication. I especially love the light orange scent! I have also been using Modern Friction twice a week, and it leaves my skin looking bright and squeaky-clean.
I have also used Full Story Mascara, which I love. It seemed like my mascara was constantly getting in my eyes throughout the day and sticking to my contacts, but I don’t have that problem with this mascara.
I also really like the Organics Totally Pure Deodorant. There has been so much bad press about the aluminum in most leading deodorant brands that I feel better using the Origins instead. It has a nice scent, and it is completely translucent.
Finally, the product that has impressed me the most is The Great Pretender Shimmery Self-Tanner. It leaves me with a nice golden glow, and I like the subtle shimmer. Best of all, it smells great (a little minty), which is rare for a self-tanner, and it doesn’t contain a lot of weird chemicals like the others I’ve tried.
Based on the experience I’ve had with my first few Origins products, I plan to switch to them for the rest of my cosmetics. I love that their products contain natural ingredients that are free of carcinogenic agents and that their ingredient lists are easy to understand. I feel really good about using these products, and it’s great to know that you can look great without compromising your health.
If you are interested in purchasing Origins products, please first contact the company to check that the specific items you plan to buy are gluten free.
For a full listing of Origin’s gluten free cosmetics, subscribe to our Gluten Free Cosmetics List.
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Thanks for the great info!
OH, and I just started using a self tanner by Nivea, but I can’t find good GF info on that company, about ANY of their products much less the self tanner. Really would prefer to use something backed by someone saying it’s GF. I’ll be looking into that one for myself.
I just purchased an Origins Flower Fusion lipstick today after asking the salesperson twice if she was sure it was gluten free. She promised me it was, and she was right! When I left the department store I had a fit of gluten paranoia, so I got the box out of the bag and checked the ingredients. No gluten! Plus, the lipstick itself is really nice — very creamy.
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