Imagine a world where your cosmetic choices not only make you look beautiful, but also contribute to a more sustainable world. Well, it’s no fantasy, in fact it’s as easy as swapping your foundation – or switching those conventional chemical-laden cosmetics to ethical makeup brands instead.
So, what exactly is ethical makeup? Simply put, it’s cosmetics crafted with care for the planet, a commitment to cruelty-free practices, and a dedication to the well-being of those who produce them. You’ll find natural, organic and often vegan ingredients at the heart of ethical makeup products, making them a positive choice for both your skin and the planet.
To simplify your switch, we’ve listed some our absolute favourites so you’ll be radiating confidence and compassion.
Doll Smash Vegan Brushes
Let’s start with the basic tools of ethical makeup; brushes. Doll Smash vegan brushes blend luxury, performance and sustainability. These high-quality, cruelty-free brushes that are crafted with eco-materials and 100 per cent vegan fibers, are designed to deliver a professional finish without compromising your values. With a variety of options, from foundation and contour brushes to eyeshadow and blush applicators, Doll Smash has you covered for all your ethical makeup needs.
We recommend the Airbrushed Kabuki, a fan-favourite, that provides a flawless finish. Suitable for all skin types and ages, this versatile brush effortlessly blends liquids, creams, and powders for customisable coverage and contouring.
Lily Lolo Eyeshadows
Lily Lolo eyeshadows fuse natural ingredients with bold pigments to help you up the ante on your makeup game. With a silky-smooth application that lasts throughout the day, the brand promises products that are free of synthetic fragrances, petrochemicals and parabens.
With a strong commitment to gentle, natural ingredients like moisturising jojoba oil and anti-ageing sea holly extract, these eyshadows come in a variety of palettes including Laid Bare Eye Palette, a beautiful collection of eight neutral shades, and the Pure Indulgence Eye Palette, featuring an assortment of rich browns and warm golden hues.
Manifest Beauty’s Chili-Infused Lip Plumper
Manifest Beauty’s Chili-Infused Lip Plumper is a revolutionary product that combines Colombian chili and cinnamon extracts to create a plumping, tingling effect on the lips. The addition of jojoba oil provides hydration and a glossy finish, making it a versatile lip product that can be worn on its own, layered with other lip products, or used as an overnight mask for a fuller pout in the morning.
Manifest Beauty’s commitment to empowering women and promoting self-love through clean, high-vibration beauty products is evident in this award-winning Chili-Infused Lip Plumper, which has gained recognition from CosmoTrends for its innovative formula and impressive results.
Cle Cosmetics CC Cream
The CLE Cosmetics CCC Cream is a multi-functional, colour-correcting wonder that works as an all-in-one primer, foundation, and SPF 30-50! Infused with effective ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, the CLE Cosmetics CCC Cream hydrates, brightens, and protects your skin while offering buildable, light to medium coverage.
As a cruelty-free, vegan-friendly, and non-comedogenic product – that won’t clog or block your pores – the CCC Cream is suitable for all skin types and perfect for those seeking a minimalist approach to beauty. Designed to adapt to your skin tone, this multitasking marvel provides a natural, dewy finish.
Antonym Certified Organic Baked Blush
The Antonym Certified Organic Baked Blush combines luxurious, natural ingredients with an innovative baking process to create a flattering, weightless blush. This certified organic and vegan formula gives a fresh, youthful glow that makes it the perfect addition to your beauty arsenal.
What sets Antonym’s Baked Blush apart is the intricate baking process that transforms a cream into a finely textured powder. Baked in terracotta pans, the blush takes on its iconic domed shape, while swirls of colour are added to each individual pan, creating a one-of-a-kind colour imprint. What’s best? The soft texture can also be used as eyeshadow on your eyelids!
Doll Smash Supreme Cream Liner – Midnight AED
Unleash your inner makeup artist with the cruelty-free Doll Smash Supreme Cream Liner. Designed with a smudge-proof, waterproof formula, this long-lasting liner allows you to create any look, from sleek and classic to dramatic and smoky, with just one swipe. Of course, with the help of one of their vegan fibre brushes.
Doll Smash is committed to sustainable practices, from using organic ingredients and hypoallergenic formulations in their products to energy-efficient manufacturing methods and incorporating recycled or biodegradable materials in their packaging, so you can unleash your inner make-up artist, guilt-free.
