Response from GIVENCHY!!

Got this in my email after work today! So they say they are gluten free here:

"Hello Jen, 
Givenchy assures that all products are gluten-free. However, Givenchy can not 100% certify that products do not contain some gluten derivatives that may cause allergic reactions.  Please monitor use accordingly. 

Thank you for your interest in Givenchy products.
Best Regards,
Givenchybeauty.com"

Unfortunately, they pack peddle a ton and cover their butts.  So I guess you can take it for what you will....

Rating:  3 out of 5

Source: Givenchy email 2/25/14

Hourglass Cosmetics- Veil Mineral Primer

Hourglass Cosmetics, Veil Mineral Primer, is a primer which has benefits that are more than meets the eye.  This oil free primer keeps the oils at bay, while also taking out redness, minimizing pores and giving a natural derived SPF 15.

I also like this product for what it's without, aside for being gluten and oil free, it's free of parabens, phthalates, fragrances and sulfates.  Sometimes less is more!

My favorite thing about this product as a makeup lover is that I trust it to keep my makeup on, no matter the weather.  It literally keeps my makeup on rain or shine. This is my most trusted primer on a rainy day as it makes everything I put on top of it virtually waterproof!  Bonus it doesn't make my extremely dry skin worse.

As a makeup artist I completely trust this product on my clients, it's long wear, works on all skin types and the finish is to die for.  Definitely a go to primer for most of my clients.  The only people I would steer away from this products is those who have a deeper skin tone,  the titanium dioxide and zinc  which are the natural sunscreen can leave a cast.  So proceed with caution if you have a deeper complexion.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Source: Hourglass Website 2/24/14

Givenchy Makeup

Glorious news!!! Word on the street is that Givenchy's makeup line is completely gluten free and paraben free!  I was speaking with a brand representative I know from Givenchy, she informed me that the whole line is gluten free.

Welcome to luxury my gluten free babes.   Some of my favorite products that I've tried over the years are from Givenchy!  I look forward to trying and reviewing every product.

I will diligently search for solid evidence for you, directly from Givenchy.

Rating: 5 out of 5

Source: Brand Representative 2/23/14

The Living Proof, Perfect Hair Day, line is gluten free!  This is wonderful news as it is my favorite by far of all the Living Proof products I've tried over the years.  I sent the company and email regarding if the brand was gluten free, and they promptly got back to me; here is what they said: 

"Thank you for contacting us here at Living Proof, we really appreciate it! The PHD Line’s formulas do not contain ingredients derived from gluten! However the other lines’ shampoos and conditioners (Full, No Frizz, and Restore) do contain hydrolyzed wheat protein in their formula meaning they are not gluten free."

The PHD line claims to give you the "perfect hair day", it will smooth, give volume, condition, give strength and polish you hair.  I say they live up to these claims very well!  It's hard for me to judge something that is supposed to give volume in hair because I'm notorious for having big hair no matter what products I am using.  But I was definitely impressed when I let my hair air dry! My hair is a bit curly so it can get extremely frizzy, instead I was left with smooth pretty curls.  Usually I touch up my hair with a curling iron when I let it go natural, but there was a no need! When I blew my hair out, it was easy to style and remained smooth and silky.

The line also claims to reduce breakage by 78% on their website. I hope this true, I love coloring my hair, bright white and pink!  I've only been using this product a short time so I'm looking forward to reviewing again after I've finish my first bottle. So far I have no complaints about this product!

Rating: 5 out of 5

Source: Email from Living Proof 2/`18/14

Tarte- EmphasEYES brow

Tarte's, EmphasEYES brow, is one of my favorite brow products on the market.  It's retractable pencil style is easy enough for novice to use but performs well enough for a professional.  This product is super wearable because the amazonian clay in the pencil helps neutralize oils around the brow, never smudge and keep the pigments in place from day to night.  

Part of the reason I love this brow product is that it's free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates and triclosans, but for myself I am obsessed with the color of Taupe.  To me is perfect for all blondes, which is usually a challenge to not be to light, dark, reddish or ashy.  Unfortunately there are only 3 colors in total,  I wish there were a few more colors so everyone could enjoy this product as much as me.

Rating: 4 out of 5

GF Source:  Tarte website 2/17/14

Josie Maran Cosmetics

Straight off of the Josie Maran website The "Argan Moisture Stick, the Mini Argan Moisture Stick, and the Argan Color Sticks in Rosey and Petal Pink all contain wheat germ oil. Studies have proven inconclusive as to whether or not wheat germ oil contains gluten, but we believe it's safer to err on the side of caution for those with gluten sensitivity.

None of our other products are formulated with ingredients that contain gluten. Our cosmetics are made following good manufacturing practices; however, they may be produced or stored near gluten containing ingredients."

Josie Maran Cosmetics, say that they are "Luxury with a Conscious" and I full agree with this statement.  Even though the brand is natural, organic and eco-friendly, all the products are high performing.  The textures are always soft and smooth, the complexion products glide on and feel like a second skin.  I look forward to reviewing products individually especially their new product Pure Argan Milk Intensive Hydrating Treatement.  

Rating: 5 out of 5

GF Source:  Josie Maran website 2/17/14

Bite Beauty

Straight off  BITE's blog "BITE has always been gluten-free, but we wanted to be 100% certified before we made an announcement. It has been a long process, but now we can say that we are officially compliant with the US FDA and Health Canada regulations as gluten-free! All of our raw materials have been certified, so now all the gluten-intolerant may lick their lips away."  

BITE's line of lip products are natural and organic, but extremely high performance.  Reviews on individual products to come. 

Rating: 5 out of 5

GF Source: Bite Beauty website 2/17/14