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No need to go bare-faced in these tough economic times. The same supermarket and drugstore aisles that carry toilet paper and Windex also
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10 Responses to “6 Affordable Eco-Friendly Cosmetics You Can Find at the Drugstore”
Thanks for this post Lina. I was actually going to ask Jasmin for some advice on this as I’ve been needing to replace the container of Bare Minerals that I’ve been using for about 2 years now and was wondering if that brand is considered to be truly natural. Would Fresh Minerals be a better choice? Here is the Bare Minerals site: http://www.bareescentuals.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentuals-Site/default/Home-Show?brandId=BM
I’ve been aware for a long time that if a major manufacturer suddenly comes up with a “natural” line, it’s probably greenwashing and NOT 100% on the level. Stick with the companies that have been green from the start.
@phila All companies were put on earth to turn a profit; personally, it doesn’t matter what their motivation is, I’m happy if the big names take any steps to clean up their ingredients. Even a token gesture is better than zero progress. For many people, the drugstore is the first and last word in cosmetics, which was the main impetus for the post, and better alternatives, even if not perfect, are an improvement on the status quo. While I’ll continue to lobby for a safer overall industry sans greenwashing, I’ll take whatever I can get.
I really like the fact that these companies are taking the time to make a bigger effort to become green(er). More expensive brands are more reliable for relying solely on natural or organic products and packaging. So if you’re looking for companies that have been green from their inception, you can look to Dr. Hauschka, Suki, ilike or Pevonia skin care lines. Dr. Hauschka also has a new makeup line that is wonderful.
Unfortunately Maybelline, Cover Girl and Sally Hansen still conduct barbaric animal testing. Not to say the others don’t, but these are three brands to definitely avoid.
I was going to say the same thing as SuS. I don’t use those products because of animal testing. Physicians Formula does not test on animals and I have the organic wear makeup. I tend to use m.a.c. makeup although it costs a little more, but they have vegan products, and they have a recycling program.
Hi all, according to the corporate websites, Maybelline, CoverGirl (P&G), and Sally Hansen (Coty) no longer test on animals. You’re not obliged to believe them, of course, but we did do our due diligence. We’ll also be publishing a story of cosmetics companies that are truly green—they cost a bit more, but I believe they’re worth the extra money for those reasons you’ve listed.
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Thanks for this post Lina. I was actually going to ask Jasmin for some advice on this as I’ve been needing to replace the container of Bare Minerals that I’ve been using for about 2 years now and was wondering if that brand is considered to be truly natural. Would Fresh Minerals be a better choice? Here is the Bare Minerals site: http://www.bareescentuals.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentuals-Site/default/Home-Show?brandId=BM
@Yuka For just a little bit more moola, I recommend Afterglow Cosmetics, which uses 100 percent natural ingredients.
I’ve been aware for a long time that if a major manufacturer suddenly comes up with a “natural” line, it’s probably greenwashing and NOT 100% on the level. Stick with the companies that have been green from the start.
@phila All companies were put on earth to turn a profit; personally, it doesn’t matter what their motivation is, I’m happy if the big names take any steps to clean up their ingredients. Even a token gesture is better than zero progress. For many people, the drugstore is the first and last word in cosmetics, which was the main impetus for the post, and better alternatives, even if not perfect, are an improvement on the status quo. While I’ll continue to lobby for a safer overall industry sans greenwashing, I’ll take whatever I can get.
I really like the fact that these companies are taking the time to make a bigger effort to become green(er). More expensive brands are more reliable for relying solely on natural or organic products and packaging. So if you’re looking for companies that have been green from their inception, you can look to Dr. Hauschka, Suki, ilike or Pevonia skin care lines. Dr. Hauschka also has a new makeup line that is wonderful.
Maybelline and Cover Girl test on animals. For me that’s the most toxic act a company can commit.
Unfortunately Maybelline, Cover Girl and Sally Hansen still conduct barbaric animal testing. Not to say the others don’t, but these are three brands to definitely avoid.
So glad you mentioned animal testing, SuS! Burt’s Bees and Physician’s Formula are both on the Caring Consumer cruelty-free list: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/caring-consumer.aspx
I was going to say the same thing as SuS. I don’t use those products because of animal testing. Physicians Formula does not test on animals and I have the organic wear makeup. I tend to use m.a.c. makeup although it costs a little more, but they have vegan products, and they have a recycling program.
Hi all, according to the corporate websites, Maybelline, CoverGirl (P&G), and Sally Hansen (Coty) no longer test on animals. You’re not obliged to believe them, of course, but we did do our due diligence. We’ll also be publishing a story of cosmetics companies that are truly green—they cost a bit more, but I believe they’re worth the extra money for those reasons you’ve listed.