As women, many of us love dolling up, but when you start to do the research on the make-up world, you have to ask, “at what cost.” Many products test on animals, use animal by-products, including bugs (Carmine), and have some weird ingredients that many of us don’t even know how to pronounce. While there are many mysteries, not everything about the make up world is scary and dismal.
We love make up! It makes us feel beautiful by taking our natural beauty to a new level of accentuating what we’ve already got! I made an attempt in my research to find all the positive alternatives in make-up and I want to share my finds with you, including an ingredient guide to equip you with the knowledge, websites with even more information that I thought were extremely useful and products! I would love for you to share with me any tips or products that you may know of and love, so please direct those to us at info@jennifermccolm.com! Also, remember, when making changes to the products you use in your everyday life, it’s best not to get overwhelmed by all of the information. Just do one thing green, everyday…that’s my mantra and my mission to help the world turn a green leaf! We all can do this!
I like to offer a range of products that vary in price, being green doesn’t have to mean spending a lot of green, so check out these products that range in price to find the best fit for yourself.
E.L.F. Cosmetics - Eco Brushes

This line of brushes by E.L.F. (Eyes Lips Face), are made from sustainable bamboo, recycled ferrule and 100% Taklon, animal-free bristles. E.L.F. can also he found at Target. ($5)
EcoTools: Earth Friendly Beauty - Beauty Tools

EcoTools have a wide range of products from beauty tools to bamboo nail files. Their brushes are very soft and everything down to the ferrule on this product are recycled and animal-free. EcoTools can be found at Target, CVS, Rite Aid
(Price range $8-15)
NVEY Le Maquillage: World’s First Eco-Pro Brush Line with Compostable Handles

This beautiful line of products is straight out of the cosmetic house NVEY Le Maquillage, who arrived stateside in 2006. Their brushes are made from fine, soft, synthetic material. Completely cruelty free and recycled materials. Most noteworthy highlight: the brush handle is totally compostable! (Range $26+) Check out their website for more info!
There are many companies making great strides in the area of sustainability and their products. A little homework and a little knowledge will help each of us on our journey in sustainability and green living. I wanted to offer you a couple of websites that you may find helpful that highlight more information about the ingredients that are in many products. They offer pocket size resources and links to companies that work hard in the integrity of their products. Leaping Bunny is The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics. Global Action Network includes an index of Cruelty-Free Shopping. Have fun surfing their pages and learning, and remember Just Do One Thing Green, everyday, it certainly adds up. Peace & Light!
Until next time, live green!
Jen
