clays or micas?

It depends on the look you are going for. Clays tend to be more muted in color and your color choices are much more limited, whereas micas are usually more vibrant and there are tons of colors/shades to choose from. Clays are cheaper than micas. Clays also have beneficial properties (great for oily skin, providing 'slip' for a shaving bar, etc.) I use both.

Sara

 

I don't purchase them at the same place.

I prefer Alternasense for micas. Excellent service, good prices and tested micas in CP.
http://www.alternasense.com/

I have purchased most of my clays from RJ. However, they are closed temporarily due to the death of her granddaughter. New Directions has several clays as well.
http://herbalsoapsbyrj.com/
http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/

Sara

 

Does any company sell a sampler pack of different colored micas or oxides? I would love to try some but haven't been able to locate a sampler pack.

Thanks
Autumn

 

I know that RJ does, but she is closed temporarily due to the death of her granddaughter.

Sara

 

Yeah, I know, it is so sad that this has happened to her and her family.
Thanks