Let's start with stating that "natural" is an umbrella term for a lot of things. Natural makeup isn't necessarily organic. Minerals are natural, for one, but they definitely aren't organic. That's a term the USDA grants to food-grade and plant based ingredients if they meet the same strict farming and processing regulations. Now, for the FDA to even allow a brand to label themselves "organic" their ingredients have to be at least 85% plant based.Our ingredients for Dab's makeup line alone is between 90-100% plant based.
Dab Herb Makeup and Skin Care (lovingly shortened to Dab) gives you thoughtfully made and carefully packaged organic makeup and skin care straight from our lab to your doorstep.
Yes! What little mica we use is mined and processed in the USA.
We're very aware that child labor is a prevalent issue in illegal mica mines. DabHMS is against such unethical practices and our source of mica has made every effort to assure us that the mica they provide is not sourced from mines that utilize child labor.
It is important to us that our sources share our same values. Dab only supports sources and manufacturers that observe ethical sourcing, cruelty free, and fair trade practices and we are very strict when it comes to choosing our suppliers.
We do have sample sizes for sale for the following products:
a) Herb Foundation b) Petal Concealer c) Eyebrow Grower with Tint d) Powder Mascara e) Herb Eyeliner
When available, we also make it a point to include a sample of a random product from our store with your every purchase. Feel free to make a request if you've been eyeing any of the products with no samples for sale in particular.
Unlike conventional makeup, our products make use of organic (plant-based) preservatives, and even then we try to make use of as little preservatives as possible (some of our products don't even contain them) to make sure that your makeup and skin care essentials remain as pure as we can make it.
We keep our packaging small in order to prevent waste and encourage everyday use for optimal healing benefits.
Remember, Dab uses the purest USDA approved organic ingredients. Food grade, vegan, and cruelty free- oh, and most definitely made fresh just for you.
We definitely cater to refilling! Most of our creations in glass and metal containers can be refilled.
Dab is a very big fan of reusing & recycling. And just for reusing your glass and metal containers, refill purchases for available products would cost 10% less than their retail price (shipping not included).
Kindly read our refilling guidelines below carefully before availing of the service:
(Guidelines can also be seen on the item page of refillable products.)
1. Clean containers can be sent back to our PO Box for refilling purposes.
2. Before sending your containers back, they must be cleaned. We will be sterilizing them, but we do ask that customers kindly wash their DabHMS containers before refills.
Note: For glass mascara refills, please keep your mascara wands. For sanitary purposes, we advise that they be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at your homes. We will be sending your glass mascara bottles back with a metal cap instead.
3. Please include a note with your containers noting your whole name as indicated on your Etsy shipping details, your Etsy username or email, and (if order has been placed) your order reference number.
OUR MAILING ADDRESS:
DAB HERB MAKEUP & SKINCARE
PO BOX 2006
TEMPLE CITY, CA
91780-8006
As stated in our policies, given the artisanal and sensitive nature of our creations, we do not offer exchanges or returns for reasons of general dissatisfaction with purchased products.
Each and every one of our creations are handmade with utmost care and, for safety reasons, we refrain from restocking, reselling, or accepting our sold items.
We only use paper mailers, so our shipping materials are all plastic free.
The only plastic we still use are for certain containers. However, this type of plastic is completely reusable and recyclable.
If you'd like to not have the PP plastic sifters in your metal and glass container, we can definitely do so.
****NOTE: DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION, WE HAVE PUT THIS SYSTEM ON HOLD******
If you'd really like to send the containers back to us, we're very much open to accepting them for reselling.
Don't worry! They'll be sterilized before reuse. We simply ask that all containers sent back for reusing be thoroughly washed before mailing.
However, I would also suggest keeping them for your own travel needs, too. I personally love reusing our sample containers for traveling since they're small and quite durable.
Our makeup is safe to wear over night, BUT as nourishing as our makeup can be, we have to consider the layers of dirt that the long day leaves on our faces all the time.
We'd recommend always cleaning your face before bed, hon. Thankfully, Dab is incredibly easy to remove and would make your nightly routine all the more easier.
The organic nature of our skin care and makeup make them highly susceptible to temperature.
If your product melts in the heat, simply pop it in the refrigerator for a few minutes before use. "Frozen" products can be thawed by rubbing your finger tips onto the product to warm it with your body heat. Alternatively, 5-7 second under your hair dryer's low heat setting should do the trick for a quick fix in really cold weather.