Just a quick post today to illustrate the importance of doing your own research:
I went to Nordstrom the other day looking for some new make up. I'd done my research and found out that 100% of the make up made by NARS is gluten free. I was ecxtatic. Unfortunately, my Nordstrom does not cary NARS. The ladies in make up were, however, very helpful, and directed me to Smashbox. Most (but not all) of Smashbox's products are GF. I was able to confirm this with several different gluten free bloggers and sites, which was great, and an old friend was at the counter with all the knowledge of the products and their GF status that I could want. Great stuff, right?
The only problem is that this made me a bit bold. This morning went into Ulta, because I knew they also carried Smashbox and they're a bit closer to me. I was attempting to look up which products were not gluten free so I could steer clear. Trying to do that in a crowded store on a smallish phone with inquisitive sales reps is not so easy. I finally caved and asked one of the reps for help. She told me that she didn't know about Smashbox, but she did know that Tarte made completely gluten free products.
Let me stop you right here before you get too excited about that. Despite the woman's assurances, Tarte products are not gluten free. Some of them might be, but per a company rep, the Maracuja Divine Shine lip glosses are not. Still waiting to hear back about the liquid eye liner and mascara.
Unfortunately, I made a TSTL (too stupid to live, for those unfamiliar with the acronym) move by trying out the gloss before hearing back from the company. No symptoms yet, but we'll see. That means I can't take it back, either. Luckily, I have a friend who doesn't mind my germs (especially for free lip gloss) and who will take it off my hands.
Lesson of the day: don't be TSTL when it comes to gluten. Do your homework.
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