Fall usually means a new wardrobe and some makeup to go with it, for us ladies anyway. Here are some tips for buying makeup that is just a little more eco-friendly, and some companies to go to if you really want the hardcore eco stuff.
Mascara
This is fairly close to your eyes, and as such should be one of the greenest things you buy. Find a mascara that isn’t made from petroleum products. A mascara based on plant products is your best option.
Eyeliner
Choose eyeliner packaged in a wood pencil with little to no packaging, excepting a cap.
Lipstick
Any lipstick made from plant-derived ingredients is viable. If it is advertised as being good for vegans, it’s probably good for other greenies too.
Shop Economically
While higher end cosmetics companies aren’t widely known for their eco cred, shopping at bonus time will save you some serious loot that you can spend on other eco products. I just spent $40.00 on Lancome products at Sears and with the bonus, that included everything I need right through until the Spring makeup-wise. All the more money for organic milk and meats.
Hardcore Green Cosmetics Companies
While chains like the Body Shop and Lush have a greenish feel to them, there are companies out there that go further to ensure that everything in-store or on their site is from plant-derived and eco-friendly materials. Some are:
Raesin Cosmetics – Mineral Makeup
This company promises powders made from pure minerals.
Aubrey Organics
This company offers a number of skincare and makup solutions.
Organic Wear
The first ECOCERT line of makeup in the USA.
