Question 1

Whats the difference between Dab Herb Makeup and Skin Care and other natural products?

Answer

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.

Question 2

Is Dab certified organic?

Answer

No, honey, the brand isn't. However, the majority of our ingredients are USDA certified food-grade and organic! Those that don't have such alternatives are ethically wild harvested. We are very selective of our ingredients and use only the best for you guys!

Question 3

Are your ingredients and products vegan and cruelty free?

Answer

They most definitely are. Dab is invested in sustainable, vegan, cruelty free, and fair trade practices. We prefer to use responsibly sourced and carefully chosen ingredients. Did I mention we’re also gluten free?

Question 4

Why do you hardly use mineral ingredients?

Answer

We pride ourselves on providing makeup and skin care that is as purely organic as we can make it. We keep the use of minerals in our products as minimal as possible to make use of the healing benefits of plants and avoid any contaminants that can be found in mineral ingredients.

Question 5

Is your Mica ethically sourced?

Answer

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 provid 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.

Question 6

How long are the herbs infused for until the oils are ready to be used for the makeup/skincare?

Answer

We leave our infusions out in sunlight for 2-3 weeks with regular agitations to make sure that our oils are packed with all the good stuff for you.

Question 7

Do you do custom orders?

Answer

Dab definitely caters to most customization wants and needs for a reasonable fee. Send us a message to talk specifics.

Question 8

I'm allergic to an ingredient you use in a product I want to buy. Can it be replaced?

Answer

Feel free to inform us about what we can help you with- especially any allergies! Send us a message to talk specifics with the subject [Custom Order].

Question 9

Do you sell sample sizes?

Answer

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.

Question 10

Do you sell bigger sizes?

Answer

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.

Question 11

Do you do collaborations or sponsorships?

Answer

Thank you for taking an interest in our brand! Please leave us a message through our "Connect" page and we'll see if a collaboration is possible between us.

Question 12

Coupons?

Answer

We do have coupons available for return customers, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Additionally, you may also find active coupons from our social media collaborators' profiles.

Question 13

Do you take wholesale orders?

Answer

We are very much open to wholesale inquiries. Please send us a message through our "Connect" page with the subject [Wholesale] and we'll get to you as soon as we're able.

Question 14

Do I have to send my containers back for a [powder product] refill?

Answer

Short answer: No. Unlike the rest of our product refills, powder product refills are simply mailed to you in a kraft paper pouch so you can refill your items at home. This includes the following products: Petal Translucent Powder Petal Blush Powder Herb Contour Powder Face Polish Soap

Question 15

Does DabHMS do refills?

Answer

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 usernmae 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

Question 16

My package was lost in the mail. Now what?

Answer

If after 7 business days your order hasn't arrived, we advise you to approach your courier (USPS) through their website or over the phone to have them track down your package. As a customer, it is your prerogative to file a lost mail search for delayed or missing packages.

Question 17

Can I return my sample containers?

Answer

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.

Question 18

I would like to return an item.

Answer

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.

Question 19

Do you ship plastic free?

Answer

We only use paper mailers, so our shipping materials are all plastic free. The only plastic we still use are for certain containers and only PP plastic since it's 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.

Question 20

How long until my items are shipped out?

Answer

Orders have a standard 3-5 days processing time before shipping. Shipments and orders are processed during our business hours of Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm PT. You can expect your items to be shipped the day after processing is fulfilled.

Question 21

I got the wrong item/s!

Answer

If you think you received the wrong order, please send us a message through our "Connect" page with the subject [Order Report].

Question 22

My tracking number isn't updating.

Answer

Tracking number issued by the courier may sometimes update slowly due to an error or a glitch in the system. Please give it a few days to update. Should the issue persist, please reach out to us through our "Connect" page with the subject [Shipping Inquiry].

Question 23

Do you have a physical store or pick-up locations?

Answer

We don't have a brick and mortar store and neither do we allow pick-ups as maority of four products are sold online. However, we do currently have a retail location in New York. Find us at Flying Solo, SoHo, NY. We also participate in local market places, so please do look out for any announcements we'll be making on IG, Twitter, and FB.

Question 24

How do I know when my Dab products have expired? When do I replace them?

Answer

Depending on the product, you can find the period-after-opening symbol (PAO) at the back or the edges of our skin care and makeup labels. Please note that some mini/sample sizes' PAO will be on their product page in our website in consideration of the container size.

Question 25

What is the shelf life of unopened Dab products?

Answer

Unopened, our makeup and skin care should be able to last between 6-8 months. Please make sure to store them tightly and away from humid places.

Question 26

Can I wear your makeup to sleep?

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.

Answer

In theory, our makeup should be safe for your skin 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.

Question 27

What if my products melt? What if they're frozen?

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.

Answer

Going off of the principle that oil repels water, we could say that most of our products- especially those that contain oils- are pretty water resistant. Sweating is a-okay. Just don't go jumping into any pools, honey!

Answer

Please expect slight variations in some of our products since we use plant pigments instead of artificial colorants. The quality and pigmentation of our plants and herbs very from season to season.

Question 28

Are your products waterproof?

Question 29

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