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We all want to look beautiful, especially on Shabbos! But is Shabbat Makeup really allowed? How does it work? This article may change the way you look at Shabbos – and look on Shabbos!
Whether we like it or not we live in a world where looks matter. Fashion conscious Jewish women want to look their best, especially on Shabbat. Whether it be going to meet friends, a simcha, dating, or going to the mikva Friday night, it is important to have products that help you look naturally beautiful and make you feel good about yourself.
But is Shabbat makeup allowed? Watch this short video to find out:
Makeup is confidence in a bottle. With a little of this and a little of that you can turn a pretty face into a smiling, happy and gorgeous one. When asked about the halachic ramifications of applying makeup on Shabbat, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, z’ll researched and identified the halachic requirements and methods for cosmetic application on Shabbat. Rabbi Feinstein outlined guidelines on the composition and application of the products. Rabbi Abraham Blumenkrantz was a student of Rabbi Feinstein. Rabbi Blumenkrantz approved Shain Dee Cosmetics for application on Shabbat over 15 years ago.
When Rabbi Blumenkrantz became ill, Rabbi Moshe Heinemann was kind enough to check new products. Rabbi Heinemann does not rely on the opinion of those who permit the use of makeup on Shabbat, but he nonetheless tested and confirmed that my Shabbat Queen line meet the guideline of Rabbi Feinstein for those that do rely on Rabbi Feinstein opinion.
Rabbi Yermiahu Katz, who is the authority on mikvot all over the world, heard that women were not going to the mikfah Friday nights because they could not use make up. On regular Fridays, women apply long lasting makeup so they look and feel confident on Shabbat, but on Fridays that they go to the mifka, the long-lasting makeup will not work. As a result, women fear that everyone, including their children, will realize where they were the night before, so they push off going to the mikfa till Saturday night. Rabbi Katz follows the Halachos for Sabbath makeup by Rabbi Feinstein and approved my Matte Line of Sabbath products that can be found in many mikfot for women to use on Friday night and Shabbat day.
There are several opinions on Shabbat makeup. Rabbi Dovid Heber, Kushrus administrator of the Star K ,wrote an article outlining the opinions, laws and directions on Shabbat makeup use, which can be read on www.star-k.org.
Shabbat approved, kosher for Passover products include foundations, bronzers, blush, eye shadow, lip powders, makeup remover moisturizers and eyeliner powders. The products are gorgeous, finely powdered minerals, hypoallergenic, fragrance free and not tested on animal.
Each approved product must be applied following the halachic guidelines. In order to make the halachic guidelines clear and easy to follow, Shain Dee Cosmetics presents the first step-by-step online instructional video on how to apply makeup according to Halacha, which can be see on our web site www.shaindeecosmetics.com. It is not difficult to follow the rules, and you do not need to compromise on the results. Many women like the powders so much that many use them throughout the week.
How to Apply Shabbat Makeup
The following list presents Rabbi Moshe Feinstein z’ll’s the guidelines by for applying makeup on Shabbat:
1. Your face must be dry and clean from any other makeup. Spray Shabbat moisturizer and allow to dry before applying any Shabbat makeup.
2. You cannot blend two colors together to create a new shade on Shabbat.
3. You must use a separate brush for every color of loose powder so you are not blending two colors. No sponges, applicators, or fingers may be used.
4. You can re-apply the same color with its own brush as often as you like. You may not apply Shabbat makeup onto non-Shabbat makeup (applied before Shabbat.)
5. You can remove makeup with liquid makeup remover or wash your face with the cleanser only (without cotton balls/swabs or pre-soaked pads.) Rinse with water, dry with a paper towel, and then with a towel.
For the ladies that do not hold by Shabbat cosmetics, we carry an extensive line of long lasting products including:2 day eye liner, long lasting lipsticks, and long lasting mascara. All of the makeup is also Kosher for Pesach.
We just released an instructions web video on makeup application for women of all ages and for every occasion. Whether you are looking for dramatic wedding-day makeup tips , making your makeup last or trying to cover some fine lines, you are now just a click away from watching a professional demonstration by Shaindy Kelman, owner and CEO of Shain Dee Cosmetics. You can also email us your pictures and we will gladly advise you on the colors that are best for you.
Remember that you need to take care of yourself so you can have more to give to others. The few seconds it takes to put on that lipstick can put a smile on lots of faces, most importantly, your own.
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This guest article was written by Shaindy Kelman of Shain Dee Costmetics. Learn more about Shain Dee Cosmetics