Breakthrough Brands
OCC (Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics)
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| This image is from Sephora.com |
I first heard of OCC three years ago at the first NYC IMATS
(International Make-Up Artists Trade Show) 2011. Their print ads in Make-up
Artist Magazine always made me wish I had stopped and took the time to really
go over to their booth. The following year I checked out a few of their amazing
products, but sadly all of my money had been spent. Then and there I realized
this company would be hitting mainstream soon and made it a priority to visit
them at the following IMATS. At the NYC IMATS 2013 their booth had more than
fifteen minute line waits and as a featured guest the YouTube sensation “Queen
of Blending” who has a unique makeup approach that inspires the inner artist of
us all.
September 2012 OCC launched their staple one-of-a-kind Lip
Tars in Sephora stores. This year with their recent release of Lip Tar Stained
Gloss they’re surely to be on everyone’s lips in more ways than one. And why
wouldn’t anyone not be talking about these great, 100% vegan, cruelty free
products?
Company founder, David Klasfeld, honestly crafted a line
that all make-up artists can appreciate and covet. They pledge to never use
animal derived ingredients including; lanolin, beeswax, carmine, etc., in their
products and accessories. Animal ingredients can be amongst the most allergenic,
skin reactive, and shunned for religious purposes preventing makeup from being
considered Kosher or Halal. This sensitive skin gal appreciates all of this in their
many cosmetics.
Go to the official OCC website (www.occmakeup.com) to reap
the many beauty benefits including a line of Loose Color Concentrates (eye
shadow with a snazzy name) available in thirty-six, YES THIRTY-SIX, long wearing shades. For the rest of the face they offer
the following products; concealer, primer, and a tinted moisturizer which
itself is great for everyday use since it has coconut and acai extract as main
ingredients that help hydrate the skin throughout the day. There is an array of
Nail Lacquer with three textures and two different finishes at a competitive
price point you should consider. For you the machine lovers don’t fret they
offer HD Airbrush Foundation that you should try. This product is so versatile
that it can be used with their #002 Foundation Brush even if you don’t have an
airbrush you should definitely try this one. And of course they are a full
cosmetic company with a line of 100% vegan brushes as well.
It’s easy to tell this company and brand has even more to
offer. In due time the Beauty Mavens will all have a little bit of OCC.
