The best chemical-free makeup, tried and tested by beauty editors
The clean side of the cosmetics industry is booming, with more of us than ever before looking to make our makeup bags more green and toxin-free.
Transparency seems to be key, alongside concerns over sustainability, especially since many brands have adopted deliberately vague terminology to jump on the clean bandwagon and to this day there is no legal regulation of such terminology. Luckily, many brands are willing to be up front on what ingredients they use and provide precise information on where each ingredient is sourced from. What's more, leading brands like Lush have made eco initiatives a fundamental part of their identity, helping to set the bar for the rest of the industry.
So, whether you're trying to cut down on your every day exposure to potentially harmful chemicals, or just looking for some kick-ass natural makeup, we've rounded up a few of our favourite offerings for your perusal.
Looking for more care-free beauty products? Here are our top picks of natural and organic skincare brands, the best vegan beauty products, and the difference between vegan, organic and cruelty-free ... in case you need to brush up on your knowledge.
Custom Cover Drops, £36, Cover FX
Just add a couple of drops of these pigment drops will transform your daily moisturiser (or serum, or oil) into the perfect makeup base. Plus, they're free from parabens, fragrance, gluten, mineral oil and talc.
BioMineral Long Lash Mascara, £21, Estelle & Thild
This creamy black mascara contains natural and certidied organic ingredients to extend the length of your lashes while making them look fuller. Carnauba Wax, Acacia Gum and Shea Butter will keep lashes healthy and strong, too.
Natural Satin Lipstick, £9.99, Burt's Bees
Impressively, this enriching lipstick is 100% natural, formulated with moringa and raspberry seed oils. It comes in 18 shades ranging from punchy pinks to sexy scarlets, so there's a hue for every occasion.
No Makeup Foundation, £45, Perricone MD
This lightweight foundation not only looks natural on the skin, working to enhance, smooth and mask blemishes but it also contains a non-chemical, mineral-based SPF to keep your safe in the sun.
Eyes Right Mascara, £15.50, Lush
Combining a wheatgrass infusion and natural Carnauba wax, this mascara will coat every lash with a coal-black, highly-nourishing formula.
Buriti Bronzer, £21, RMS Beauty
Buff in this ultra-sheer, creamy bronzer for a totally natural, sun-kissed look. It contains Buriti oil, which is bursting with Vitamin A and Beta-carotene to keep skin luminous and like all of RMS's products, it's 100% natural and mainly organic.
Swift Eye Shadow, £15, RMS Beauty
All 18 shades of this creamy eyeshadow are made of naturally-derived ingredients, including the brands hero Buriti oil to help eyelids stay hydrated.
Original Foundation SPF 15, £27, BareMinerals
We have long loved this foundation powder for its ability to even out skin tone and cover blemishes while still allowing our skin to breathe. Plus, it is made up of five natural mineral powders - and nothing else.
