put on a happy face

Recently I got a request from a reader to write about makeup. While I usually go au naturale, I want to spread the word about makeup that isn't harmful. So here's a rundown of some of the safest face paint around (BTW, it's all cruelty free, too).

For the face

• Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Blush by Physicians Formula
  Free of synthetic ingredients, harsh chemicals, and synthetic fragrances, and includes some organic ingredients (16%); available in 6 colors
• Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Bronzer by Physicians Formula
  See blush description above
• Naked Minerals Pressed Mineral Foundation Duo
  Natural mineral-based makeup made without synthetic stuff; contains SPF 15 in a non-chemical form
• Logona Liquid Foundation
  Paraben-, phthalate-, and petroleum free, and no synthetic fragrances, colors, or preservatives

For the eyes

• Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Eye Shadow Duo by Physicians Formula
  This little beautifying duo is tailored to your eye color, available in 4 color sets
• Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Eyeliner by Physicians Formula
  All natural just like the other Organic Wear products, and safe for contact wearers and sensitive eyes
• Honeybee Gardens Truly Natural Mascara
  No petroleum or parabens, water-resistant, clump proof, and safe for sensitive eyes
• Honeybee Gardens Passage to India Mineral Eye Shadow
  Mineral-based, none of the artificial junk, comes in a plethora of pretty colors
  

For the lips

• Primitive Makeup Company Lipstick
  Makers of this product claim that, unlike other natural lipsticks, this one goes on smooth and creamy; available in a multitude of colors
  
• Eternal Equity Lip Gloss by PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics
  Not only is this gloss free from nasty chems, $1 of each tube sold goes to help women who earn less than $1 a day
• Paint Me Content Lip Paint by PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics
  Another one from PeaceKeeper, proceeds go to women's causes
• Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Lip Veil by Physicians Formula
  Like the name suggests, this 3-in-1 lip balm/gloss/stick has no synthetic ingredients and it's all organic with a minty, lemony zing
• Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer (Guava flavor)
  Petroleum free, all natural, sweet tastin' goodness for your lips

To take it all off

• Eyebright Eye Makeup Remover by Farmaesthetics
  It doesn't just take off makeup without chemicals, it helps reduce puffiness and inflammation around the eye with chamomile and sweet almond oil
• MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil by Boscia
  Peppermint and eucalyptus refreshing, while green tea, rose hip, and golden palm oils help remove dirt and makeup
• Organic Essentials Cotton Balls
  Wipe it off with organic cotton balls

Not sure if your makeup is harmful?
Check out b-cause's list of ingredients to avoid.