Since writing my post Are We Poisoning Ourselves With Makeup? some of you have voiced your concerns, and have asked for suggestions for healthier makeup options. Well, don’t fret, I’ve done some researching for ya, and I’m here to share what I’ve found to help you get on your way to truly healthier cosmetics. This is only a list of safer cosmetic products. I haven’t even gotten to other beauty products… so hang in there! These ratings are based on the findings from Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database. It’s an extensive listing of some good alternatives for you to use that you can find at any major drug or super store (CVS, Target, Walmart…).

All are reasonably priced compared to more expensive “natural” options. So don’t feel like it’s going to cost a fortune to replace all of your old, harmful stuff. I am going to slowly replace my makeup collection, starting with foundation, since that’s what I use the most of. I have so much stuff stored up from CVSing, it hurts me to not use it, but I guess I can sell it. I’m ready for a healthier approach to beautifying my face!! So, are you with me?? Here’s a great list of ideas to get you headed in the right direction:

*Remember the scoring: 0-2 low hazard; 3-6 moderate hazard; 7-10 high hazard

To help you out, I’ve included the prices for some of those I could find.

Though some of these brand’s products rated HIGH hazard, these particular ones came in with good reviews:

Eyes:

Eye Liners:

• Boots No. 7 Amazing Eye Pencil; Rated 2: low hazard
• Bare Escentuals Double Liner Eye Set; Rated 3
• Bare Escentuals Liner Shadow, Bark; rated 3
• Bare Escentuals Liner Shadow, Bon Bon; rated 3
• Bare Escentuals Liner Shadow, Coffee Bean; rated 3
• Maybelline Expert Eyes Defining Lines- Brownish; Chestnut Brown; Ebony Black; Navy Blue; Slate Gray; rated 3
• Maybelline Line Works Ultra Ultra-Liner Liquid Waterproof Eyeliner, Black; Rated 3
• Maybelline Waterproof Liquid Liner- Black; Dark Brown; Slate; Taupe; Rated 3

Brow Liners:

• Boots No. 7 Beautiful Brow Pencil; Rated 2: low hazard

• Physicians Formula Brow Definer Automatic Brow Pencil; Rated 3: mod. Hazard
• Bare Escentuals Brow Color- Brunette, Dark Blond/Medium Brown; Rated 3, moderate hazard
• Revlon Brow Fantasy Pencil & Gel, Brunette, Rated 3
• Revlon Brow Fantasy Pencil & Gel, Dark Brown, Rated 3
• Maybelline Expert Eyes Brow and Eye Liner- Dark Brown; Rated 3
• Maybelline Expert Eyes Crayon Brow Liner- Dark Brown; Velvet Black; Rated 3
• Maybelline Ultra Brow Brush-On Color, Dark Brown; Light Brown; Rated 3

Mascara:

• Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lash Tint, Black; Blackest Black; Blackened Brown, Blackened Brown, Black (mascara); Rated 3
• Almay Bright Eyes Mascara, Waterproof Black Brown, Waterproof Black; Rated 3
• Almay One Coat Mascara- Black, Black/Brown, Blackest Black, Dark Brown; Rated 3
• Maybelline Sky High Curves Waterproof Mascara- Brownish Black, Soft Black, Very Black; Rated 3
• Maybelline Volum’ Express Turbo Boost Waterproof Mascara- Brownish Black, Soft Black; Rated 3
• Maybelline Wonder Curl Waterproof Mascara; Rated 3
• Max Factor Stretch No Color Mascara; Rated 3

Eye Shadows:

• Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect Shadow – Champagne (eye shadow); Rated 2 ($5.99)
• Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect Eye Mousse (eye shadow); Rated 2

• Bare Escentuals Eye Kit, The SoHo Lounge; rated 3
• *Bare Escentual Eye Shadows: The following are all rated 3, moderate risk:
• Bare Escentuals Eye Shadow, Blush
• Bare Escentuals Eye Shadow, Bordeaux
• Bare Escentuals Eye Shadow, Butterfly
• Bare Escentuals Eye Shadow, Cashmere
• Bare Escentuals Eye Shadow, Chenille
• Bare Escentuals Eye Shadow, Demure
• Bare Escentuals Eye Shadow, Dove
• Bare Escentuals Eye Shadow, Peach Puff
• Bare Escentuals Eye Shadow, Pebble
• Bare Escentuals Eye Shadow, Princess
• Bare Escentuals Eye Shadow, Well Rested
• Bare Escentuals Glimmer, 1960’s (eye shadow)
• Bare Escentuals Glimmer, Envy (eye shadow)
• Bare Escentuals Glimpse, Intuition (eye shadow)
• Neutrogena Mineral Sheers For Eyes 10 Quartz (eye shadow); Rated 3
• Revlon Molten Metal Liquid Shadow 540 Bronze Bomber (eye shadow); rated 3
• Revlon Molten Metal Liquid Shadow 545 Copper Crush (eye shadow); rated 3
• Revlon Molten Metal Liquid Shadow 565 Platinum Pinup (eye shadow); rated 3
• Revlon Wet/Dry Shadow Duo Eyeshadow, Raisin Rage (eye shadow); Rated 3

Lips:

Lip Sticks:

• Revlon Sugar Sugar Lip Topping 015 Snowflake (lipstick); Rated 3
• Max Factor Lipfinity Lipstick; Rated 3
• Almay Truly Lasting Color Lipcolor- Truly Brown Sugar 210; Truly Blush 250; Truly Raisinette 240; Truly Winedrop 280; Truly Petal 260; Truly Latte 220; Truly Roseberry 310; Truly Blossom 290; Truly Honey 200; Truly Sugarplum 300; Truly (lipstick); Rated 3
• Bare Escentuals Lipstick; All Rated 3; mod. hazard

Lip Liners:

• CoverGirl Queen Collection Lasting Lip Pencil Plum; Rated 3
• CoverGirl Queen Collection Lasting Lip Pencil Raisin; Rated 3
• CoverGirl Queen Collection Lasting Lip Pencil Coffee; Rated 3
• CoverGirl Queen Collection Lasting Lip Pencil Chocolate; Rated 3
• Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lip Liner- Merlot, Wine, Raisin, Mauve, Cocoa, Toast; Rated 3
• Bare Escentuals Lip Liners; All rated 3, mod. hazard

Lip Gloss:

• Boots No. 7 High shine Lip Gloss- Ice; Rated 1: low hazard (though other shades were rated moderate hazard) ($7.99)
• Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect Lip Lacquer; Rated 2 ($9.99)

• Bare Escentuals Lip Gloss; All Rated 3, moderate hazard
• Neutrogena MoistureShine Gloss, Sweet Nothing, clear (lip gloss); Rated 3
• Revlon Sugar Sugar Lip Topping 005 Lemon Drop (lip gloss); Rated 3
• Revlon Sugar Sugar Lip Topping 010 Pixie Plum (lip gloss); Rated 3
• Revlon Sugar Sugar Lip Topping 020 Peri-Twinkle (lip gloss); Rated 3
• Revlon Sugar Sugar Lip Topping 025 Sprinkled Pink (lip gloss); Rated 3

Face:

Concealer:

• Boots No. 7 Radiant Glow Concealer; Rated 2: low hazard ($10.39(sale)-$12.99)
• Boots Botanics Complexion Refining Concealer Stick- Camomile; Rated 3: moderate hazard ($9.99)
• Boots Botanics Complexion Refining Concealer Stick- Sweet Ginger; Rated 3: moderate hazard ($9.99)
• Maybelline Concealer- Deep Beige; Deeper Beige; Ivory; Light Beige; Medium Beige; White (concealer); Rated 3
• Maybelline Cover Stick Waterproof Concealers; Rated 3
• Revlon Colorstay Concealer- Ivory; Natural Beige; Sand Beige, Rated 3
• CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer- Fair, Light, Neutralizer; Rated 2, low hazard

Foundation:

• Boots No. 7 Quick Dry Tinted Lotion (sunless tanning); Rated 2: low hazard
• Physicians Formula Le Velvet Film Makeup, Beige 40; Ivory; Porcelain; Sand Beige (foundation); Rated 3: moderate risk ($11.49)
• Physicians Formula Organic Wear Natural Origin Tinted Moisturizer, Fair To Light Organics, SPF 15 (foundation); Rated 3 ($11.99)
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup Oil-Free, Buff Blush, SPF 20 (foundation); Rated 3
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup Oil-Free, Warm Beige, SPF 20 (foundation); Rated 3
• Neutrogena Visibly Firm Moisture Makeup with Active Copper- True Beige, Toasted Honey, Softest Gold, Rose Cream, Natural Buff, Golden Bisque, Copper Sand, Classic Porcelain, Blushing Ivory, SPF 20 (foundation); Rated 3
• Neutrogena Visibly Firm Moisture Makeup with Active Copper- Warm Beige, Buff Blush, SPF 20 (foundation); Rated 3
• Revlon Age Defying Makeup for Normal/Combination Skin- Golden Beige 13; Fresh Ivory 01; Early Tan 15; Natural Beige 06; Sand Beige 10; Bare Buff 02; Honey Beige 11; Rich Tan 17; Nude Beige 04; Cool Beige 09; Medium Beige 08, SPF 20 (anti-aging), Rated 3
• Revlon ColorStay Stay Natural Makeup, Sand Beige, Nude, Natural Tan, Natural Beige, Ivory, Buff, SPF 15 (foundation); Rated 3
• Almay Nearly Naked Touch-Pad Liquid Makeup, Nearly Warm, Nearly Sand, Nearly Nude, Nearly Neutral, Nearly Honey, Nearly Beige, SPF 12 (foundation); Rated 3
• Almay Smart Shade Makeup SPF 15 (foundation)- Light, Light/Med, Med; Rated 3

Powder:

• Physician’s Formula Mineral Wear Mineral Face Powder 2796 Translucent Light (facial powder); Rated 3 ($14.99)
• Neutrogena Healthy Defense Protective Powder, Fair, SPF 30 (facial powder); Rated 3
• Neutrogena Healthy Defense Protective Powder, Light (SPF 30) (2006 formulation) (facial powder); Rated 3

Blush:

• Bare Escentuals Blush (Lovely- rated 3); Rated 1, low hazard
• Maybelline Brush/Blush I Blush, Berry Sorbet (blush); Rated 2, low risk

Bronzer/Highlighter:

• Boots No. 7 Highlights Illuminating Lotion (bronzer/highlighter); Rated 3: moderate hazard
• *All bronzer/highlighters listed below are rated 3, moderate risk:
• Bare Escentuals Glimmer, Bikini (bronzer/highlighter)
• Bare Escentuals Glimmer, Celestine (bronzer/highlighter)
• Bare Escentuals Face Color, Glee (bronzer/highlighter)
• Bare Escentuals Glimmer, Nude Beach (bronzer/highlighter)
• Bare Escentuals Glimmer, Precious (bronzer/highlighter)
• Bare Escentuals Glimmer, Queen Tiffany (bronzer/highlighter)
• Bare Escentuals Glimmer, Radiant Rebecca (bronzer/highlighter)
• Bare Escentuals Glimpse, Black Pearl (bronzer/highlighter)
• Bare Escentuals Glimpse, Celery (bronzer/highlighter)
• Bare Escentuals Glimpse, Cultured Pearl (bronzer/highlighter)
• Bare Escentuals Natural Light Face Lifting Duo (bronzer/highlighter)
• Bare Escentuals Skin Glimmer, Bare Skin (bronzer/highlighter)

Yep, that outta cover it!! So copy it, print it, and take it with you the next time you go makeup shopping. I’m going to bed now! See ya!

Tags : healthy makeup, natural makeup, safer makeup