Best Green Budget Beauty — Top 5 in Makeup

I am trying make my life greener and reduce my carbon footprint.   I use energy efficient light bulbs, green cleaners, drive less, recycle, recycle, recycle, use eco-friendly refillable water bottles, take my own bags to the grocery store and more.  But when it comes to makeup, I have been a little slow jumping on the band wagon.  I suppose I haven’t totally gotten on board with the fact that ingredients in my makeup can kill me.  I have had the thought that all those preservatives were just keeping my skin equally preserved.  I’m joking with that comment folks.  However, I am taking green skin care more seriously and it’s really not so distasteful.  I have found a few products that I actually can live with.  So here are my top 5 makeup picks for Green Budget Beauty!

1.  Tinted Moisturizer

Kiss My Face Natural Tinted Moisturizer 

Oil and Fragrance Free ~ SPF 8  1.4 oz $9.99

 

 

• Protects against UVA & UVB rays with natural sun block SPF 8
• Enriched with Ester C
• Oil free moisture
• Sheer coverage without FD&C dyes
• No animal testing
• pH Balanced 100% Biodegradable

2.  Bronzer 

Organic Wear Bronzer  $13.99

 

• hypoallergenic
• fragrance free
• dermatologist tested
• 100% free of harsh chemicals
• 100% free of Synthetic Preservatives
• 100% free of parabens
• 100% free of GMO’s
• 100% free of synthetic colors
• 100% free of synthetic fragrances
• 100%  cruelty free

3.  Lip Balm 

Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer  $5

 

• 100% Natural
• A kiss of color and pearlized shine
• vitamin E and coconut
• sunflower oils moisturize and soothe your lips

 

4.  Eyeshadow 
Organic Wear Eyeshadow  $7.95

 

 

100% Free of Harsh Chemicals.

100% Free of Synthetic Preservatives. 100% Free of Parabens.

100% Free of GMO’s.

100% Free of Synthetic Colors.

100% Free of Synthetic Fragrances.

100% Cruelty Free. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

 

5.  Brushes

Eco Tools 5 Piece Brush set  16.99

I love these brushes!  Even the foundation brush is awesome.  They rival my most expensive tools!

This earth-friendly brush set includes 5 essential makeup brushes made with bamboo handles, synthetic Taklon bristles and a ferule made from recycled aluminum.