Comments on: The Most Dangerous Cosmetic In The World http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/09/23/the-most-dangerous-cosmetic-in-the-world/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:20:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Annapolitan http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/09/23/the-most-dangerous-cosmetic-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-42304 Annapolitan Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:45:43 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/09/23/the-most-dangerous-cosmetic-in-the-world/#comment-42304 I too have used Swiss O Par and though I found it messy, it gave very good results. I did get a bit in my eye and it stung, but I did not have an allergic reaction or any pain or stinging following application. I think I will continue to use it to dye my eyebrows, but not my lashes. (I really do need mascara for it's thickening and lengthening properties; eyelash dye doesn't do enough for my lashes.) Anyway, I purchased the brown Swiss O Par on eBay and it is a nice, deep brown. It's pricey buying it in the US as most people who sell it on eBay bring it back from Europe and sell it at a markup. But even at $20 with about 8-10 applications in a box, it's well worth the money to me. It lasts about 4 to 6 weeks. I too have used Swiss O Par and though I found it messy, it gave very good results. I did get a bit in my eye and it stung, but I did not have an allergic reaction or any pain or stinging following application. I think I will continue to use it to dye my eyebrows, but not my lashes. (I really do need mascara for it’s thickening and lengthening properties; eyelash dye doesn’t do enough for my lashes.)

Anyway, I purchased the brown Swiss O Par on eBay and it is a nice, deep brown. It’s pricey buying it in the US as most people who sell it on eBay bring it back from Europe and sell it at a markup. But even at $20 with about 8-10 applications in a box, it’s well worth the money to me. It lasts about 4 to 6 weeks.

]]> By: CJ http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/09/23/the-most-dangerous-cosmetic-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-38359 CJ Sun, 17 May 2009 11:18:32 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/09/23/the-most-dangerous-cosmetic-in-the-world/#comment-38359 I live in the SF Bay Area of CA. For several years in the late 90s, I routinely visited a salon to have my light blonde lashes tinted with what was claimed to be a vegetable dye. I never had a problem with irritation from the dye. While the results were nice, they were hardly dramatic, as my lashes are so short and sparse. What I really needed were lash extensions! LOL Frankly, given the crappy lashes that nature gave me, it really wasn't worth the time and money to keep the visits up on a regular basis, so I quit going. I live in the SF Bay Area of CA. For several years in the late 90s, I routinely visited a salon to have my light blonde lashes tinted with what was claimed to be a vegetable dye. I never had a problem with irritation from the dye.

While the results were nice, they were hardly dramatic, as my lashes are so short and sparse. What I really needed were lash extensions! LOL

Frankly, given the crappy lashes that nature gave me, it really wasn’t worth the time and money to keep the visits up on a regular basis, so I quit going.

]]> By: CJ http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/09/23/the-most-dangerous-cosmetic-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-38358 CJ Sun, 17 May 2009 11:08:27 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/09/23/the-most-dangerous-cosmetic-in-the-world/#comment-38358 @Kathy - I think that video should be called "The Power of Photoshop". ;) @Kathy – I think that video should be called “The Power of Photoshop”. ;)

]]> By: Jay http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/09/23/the-most-dangerous-cosmetic-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-36107 Jay Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:49:41 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/09/23/the-most-dangerous-cosmetic-in-the-world/#comment-36107 The last time i went to a salon to have my eyelashes tinted, the woman was so rough removing the dye that i saw scary lines inhibiting my eyesight the next day. Had to see an opthamologist & leave my eyes alone for a while. I have been using Refectocil for a long time, on & off, which i buy from a Beauty Supply store on Yonge Street, Toronto. However, i recently ordered & received 1000 Hour Brow & Lash tint from Australia and tried that out yesterday. The first thing i noticed on the dye tube was the word "poison"....YIKES - went ahead & tried it anyway, being very freaking careful. Was not impressed with the results, so went over it with my Refectocil for better results. I use a large magnifying mirror to apply any dye to my lashes cuz this helps in applying any dye. I do like the applicator that comes with the 1000 hours, and i will try it again. I like to give beauty items 2 or 3 chances before tossing it out. At my age, and lacking in nice lashes & brows, all i can suggest is to be very careful applying dyes on your own. Make sure the time you start is very quiet, no ringing telephones, or people running around you. Once you get the hang of it, it beats paying through the nose to someone who might land up hurting your eyes. The last time i went to a salon to have my eyelashes tinted, the woman was so rough removing the dye that i saw scary lines inhibiting my eyesight the next day. Had to see an opthamologist & leave my eyes alone for a while.

I have been using Refectocil for a long time, on & off, which i buy from a Beauty Supply store on Yonge Street, Toronto.

However, i recently ordered & received 1000 Hour Brow & Lash tint from Australia and tried that out yesterday. The first thing i noticed on the dye tube was the word “poison”….YIKES – went ahead & tried it anyway, being very freaking careful.

Was not impressed with the results, so went over it with my Refectocil for better results.

I use a large magnifying mirror to apply any dye to my lashes cuz this helps in applying any dye.

I do like the applicator that comes with the 1000 hours, and i will try it again. I like to give beauty items 2 or 3 chances before tossing it out.

At my age, and lacking in nice lashes & brows, all i can suggest is to be very careful applying dyes on your own. Make sure the time you start is very quiet, no ringing telephones, or people running around you.

Once you get the hang of it, it beats paying through the nose to someone who might land up hurting your eyes.

]]> By: Eve http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/09/23/the-most-dangerous-cosmetic-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-34966 Eve Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:35:41 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/09/23/the-most-dangerous-cosmetic-in-the-world/#comment-34966 I use Swiss O Par and I love it. It does work really freak'n fast. I have sensitive skin but I've never had an allergic reaction to this product. Being clutsy, I have gotten it right in my eyes twice, it stung a bit, I rinsed it out and was fine. I originally bought it from a Shopper Drug Mart in Toronto.When I heard they wouldn't be carrying it anymore, I bought their last 3 kits. The salons I've been to used either ColorSport or Swiss O Par. My suggestion, get it done at a salon - at least once (they can get right to the lash line better than I ever could). Don't cheap out on the salon, pick a good one, where they take care of you. A couple of years ago, the price was $17.50, my last one cost $25 (plus tip) and I had good experiences. IMPORTANT: Don't be afraid to ask them to stop/pause/wait if you start to tear up. If you cry, the colour will run, and then it'll start to sting a little, then a little more. If that ever happens, DON'T try to tough it out! My eyes always water when they have me look up at that bright light. Now, I get it done with the lights dimmed and its fine. It actually doesn't need to sit long at all, when I've done it at home, the colour change is almost instant. Like they say, it last between 4-6 weeks. Hope this helps. I use Swiss O Par and I love it. It does work really freak’n fast. I have sensitive skin but I’ve never had an allergic reaction to this product. Being clutsy, I have gotten it right in my eyes twice, it stung a bit, I rinsed it out and was fine. I originally bought it from a Shopper Drug Mart in Toronto.When I heard they wouldn’t be carrying it anymore, I bought their last 3 kits. The salons I’ve been to used either ColorSport or Swiss O Par. My suggestion, get it done at a salon – at least once (they can get right to the lash line better than I ever could). Don’t cheap out on the salon, pick a good one, where they take care of you. A couple of years ago, the price was $17.50, my last one cost $25 (plus tip) and I had good experiences. IMPORTANT: Don’t be afraid to ask them to stop/pause/wait if you start to tear up. If you cry, the colour will run, and then it’ll start to sting a little, then a little more. If that ever happens, DON’T try to tough it out! My eyes always water when they have me look up at that bright light. Now, I get it done with the lights dimmed and its fine. It actually doesn’t need to sit long at all, when I’ve done it at home, the colour change is almost instant. Like they say, it last between 4-6 weeks. Hope this helps.

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