With Earth Day on Sunday, you may be looking for ways to participate! Whether you’re calculating your carbon footprint or committing to shorter showers – you want to help make the world a greener, more beautiful place to live. There’s one area you probably haven’t considered: your makeup routine!
Becoming a more eco-friendly makeup artist is not only good for the earth. Environmentally friendly makeup is growing in popularity. With everything from vegan to halal makeup brands, becoming an eco makeup artist is easier than you think!
Makeup Brands
When looking to “greenify” your makeup routine, spend a little time researching. Which brands are cruelty-free? Which brands are free from harmful synthetics? These are the questions you should be asking. If there wasn’t already incentive enough, it’s important to note that environmentally damaging makeup is also bad for your health! Just think about all those chemicals that go down the sink with your makeup remover. Those are the same chemicals you’re putting on your face! So, which brands are environmentally friendly? Lots! More and more big makeup brands, like NYX and Tarte, have committed to greener practices. NYX has even been cruelty-free since its launch! Sephora also offers an entire range of natural beauty products on its website. You’ll also find natural makeup, skincare, hair care, fragrance, and more! But, be cautious! Some brands have been targeted for “green washing.” This is when they claim to be natural and environmentally friendly, but only to improve their image and attract eco-aware consumers. Certain brands may have an all natural line of makeup, but continue to use toxins in their other products. Your best bet is to read the ingredients! There are also popular all-natural and cruelty free-brands like LUSH, Burt’s Bees, and The Body Shop. These companies protest animal testing and raise money for other environmental causes. You can be confident in them because of their actions. An environmental blunder could mean the end of their company! While these are well-known companies, there’s also a world of smaller all-natural beauty brands you can find and on the internet. We’ve listed some below! Eco-friendly Indie beauty brands:- 1. Josie Maran Cosmetics
- 2. Vert Beauty Retailer
- 3. Lawless Lip Glosses
- 4. Juice Beauty
- 5. Beauty Without Cruelty
- 6. Vapour Beauty
- 7. RMS Beauty
- 8. EcoTools Makeup Brushes