When it comes to health and ethics, you wouldn’t think your makeup played a part. The surprising truth is that most makeup contains harmful chemicals and animal products that aren’t good for the planet, and obviously the animals.
Here are some common animal products hiding in your favorite cosmetics and the vegan swap.
Mascara
Guano may sound like an exotic ingredient, but it actually is bat poop. It is used in many mascaras on the market today to help with giving lashes their thick look.
For a great vegan mascara, try Curvy Lash mascara. It is plant-based and smudge-proof. Enriched with carnauba wax and vitamin E, it works to protect and strengthen lashes, evening supporting length and growth. Plus its curling wand applicator helps to coat every lash for an even and full look.
Eye Shadows
Tallow is a common ingredient used in eye shadows as a base. This is in fact animal fat. Yuck.
For a great eyeshadow palette, try The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette – Cool Nudes. The color selection in this palette is full of great neutrals, which are perfect for everyday wear. Its slim compact case makes it great for travel and includes a mirror for application. It is vegan and talc-free, making it a conscious choice for eye color.
Lipstick
You may like a shiny lip, but not when you find out that many lipsticks are made with Guanine, otherwise known as crushed fish scales. This helps to give lipsticks their shimmer and shine.
For a bold and beautiful lip, try Inica’s line of organic and vegan lipsticks. Coming in a variety of colors and shades, you can find anything from a bold red to a muted nude. Made with Aragon, avocado, and jojoba oils, it also helps in hydrating and nourishing the lips for an even more luscious look.
Concealer
You might of heard of gelatin before, but did you know that this is in many foundations, especially creams and liquids? Gelatin is boiled down skin, tendons, and bones of an animal. Gross.
We recommend the 4 in 1 Love Your Selfie Foundation & Concealer. Enriched with ceretin complex and anti-oxidants, it helps to nourish and replenish the skin, protecting it from environmental stressors and helping to smooth blemishes and spots. It creates a natural, smooth, and flawless look while being vegan and paraben-free. It comes in a variety of colors and tones, suitable for all skin types.
Blush
How do most cosmetic companies get that rosy red color for blush? Most blush is made with carmine, which actually is crushed beetles. Their red color is what makes up many lipsticks and blushes.
For a two-for-one, cruelty-free product, try Stay Naked Face + Lip Tint. It comes in a tube applicator, so it is perfect for on the go beauty and travel. It has a variety of tints and tones, so you can find the perfect color for your skin type. As it can be used as both a blush and lip color, it makes for a great versatile and vegan cosmetic.
Shop our wide vegan selection of cosmetics and look and feel more beautiful knowing your makeup is healthy and harm free.
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