The Pigment Water test? What in the world is that, is what you're probably thinking. The other day I was sent the video below to check out, made by an ex Bitch Slap Cosmetics affiliate. I don't really care to dig deep and figure out all the past drama this brand has caused, but this video definitly was an eye opener. Specially after I recently became more aware of certains damages cosmetics may bring with them.
Below you'll find a video (by Claire1047) where a test is done with the Bitch Slap Cosmetics "loose paints" vs. MAC loose pigments:
When the MAC pigment is added to water, the pigments remain intact.
BUT..
When the Bitch Slap Cosmetics loose paint pigment is added to water, it almost turns into water coloring paint! Pretty scary, and definitly something to think about when buying repackaged/cheaper quality cosmetics. Makeup pigments should never mix completely with water. If they do, they are not safe for the eyes because if they go into the eye imagine what could happen. (Bear in mind that extremely pigmented pigments may slightly mix). Fabric dye pigments and paints are the only ones that usually mix in water and are meant to be used on clothes and walls, etc.
I apologize as there is a bit of profanity used in this Youtube video while doing the test.
I don't own any BS cosmetics nor have I tried them. But I got worried about my other cheaper pigments I own. So I decided to do the same pigment-water test with 2 Coastal Scents
pigment samples I received with past orders:Step 1: Plain ol' water in a small plastic container
Step 2:
Added Purple Punch Glitter pigment
As you can see this one didn't blend AT ALL with the water. Which left me kind of relieved, seeing as Coastal Scents cosmetics are also known to be re packaged. Then I figured that it probably didn't blend with the water either, seeing as it's GLITTER! Doh..
cosmetics are also known to be re packaged. Then I figured that it probably didn't blend with the water either, seeing as it's GLITTER! Doh.. Then I tried another actual shadow pigment.
Using S'Amore shadow pigment
This one slightly blended in the water, but for the most part, remained intact.
I feel a bit less worried now knowing that not ALL cheaper cosmetics are completely dangerous, and yet really... really dissapointed with cosmetic companies (like BS cosmetics) who don't even take the time to test their products and/or have complete disregard for the consumers safety and health.
What are your opinions on the matter?
