Spring clean your makeup
Brighten your look with new all-natural cosmetics.
By Olessa Pindak
Whenever I spring clean, I don’t just give away outdated clothes or toss expired foods: I also replace my old makeup. It’s a therapeutic ritual that always results in a fresh, pared-down me—and new makeup that’s better for my skin and the planet. To help you revamp your look (and your makeup bag) this season, I asked Aimee Valentine and Paige Padgett, two California- based makeup artists who use safe, natural, and environmentally friendly products, for some foolproof tips.
BLUSH
Pick sheer formulas made with fruit pigments or minerals to brighten cheeks naturally.
BEST BUYS: 100% PURE FRUIT PIGMENTED LIP & CHEEK TINTS ($15); JANE IREDALE INTOUCH CREAM BLUSHES ($26); SUSAN POSNICK COLORME BLUSHES ($32)
LIP COLOR
Opt for products with ingredients like shea butter and essential oils to soften lips.
BEST BUYS: SEVI LIPJUICE MINERAL LIPSTICKS ($14.50); SALLY HANSEN NATURAL BEAUTY INSPIRED BY CARMINDY ULTRA SOOTHING LIP TINTS ($8); DR. HAUSCHKA LIP COLOURS ($24); AVEDA NOURISH-MINT SMOOTHING LIP COLORS ($14)
MASCARA
Keep lashes nourished and moisturized with mascaras that use non-synthetic lacquers and colors.
BEST BUYS: SUNCOAT NATURAL MASCARA ($15); RAW NATURAL BEAUTY LUSH LASH PURE BOTANICAL MASCARA ($22); JOSIE MARAN MASCARA ($22)
EYE SHADOW
Shadows made with pure, ground minerals reflect light to help brighten eyes.
BEST BUYS: PÜR MINERALS PRESSED MINERAL EYE SHADOWS ($13); ALMAY PURE BLENDS EYESHADOWS ($7.50); ALIMA LUMINOUS SHIMMERS ($9)
BLUSH
Pick sheer formulas made with fruit pigments or minerals to brighten cheeks naturally.
Lighten your blush: Choose tints with corals and vibrant pinks.
BEST BUYS: 100% PURE FRUIT PIGMENTED LIP & CHEEK TINTS ($15); JANE IREDALE INTOUCH CREAM BLUSHES ($26); SUSAN POSNICK COLORME BLUSHES ($32)
Opt for products with ingredients like shea butter and essential oils to soften lips.
Think pink: Choose cooler pinks if you have
fair skin, and warm pinks if your skin has a golden hue.
fair skin, and warm pinks if your skin has a golden hue.
BEST BUYS: SEVI LIPJUICE MINERAL LIPSTICKS ($14.50); SALLY HANSEN NATURAL BEAUTY INSPIRED BY CARMINDY ULTRA SOOTHING LIP TINTS ($8); DR. HAUSCHKA LIP COLOURS ($24); AVEDA NOURISH-MINT SMOOTHING LIP COLORS ($14)
Keep lashes nourished and moisturized with mascaras that use non-synthetic lacquers and colors.
Coat top lashes: For a lighter look, put one coat on
the upper lashes only—skip the bottom lashes altogether.
the upper lashes only—skip the bottom lashes altogether.
BEST BUYS: SUNCOAT NATURAL MASCARA ($15); RAW NATURAL BEAUTY LUSH LASH PURE BOTANICAL MASCARA ($22); JOSIE MARAN MASCARA ($22)
EYE SHADOW
Shadows made with pure, ground minerals reflect light to help brighten eyes.
Use brighter shadow: Energize the shade you wear.
If you love dark brown shadow, choose peach or gold.
If you love dark brown shadow, choose peach or gold.
BEST BUYS: PÜR MINERALS PRESSED MINERAL EYE SHADOWS ($13); ALMAY PURE BLENDS EYESHADOWS ($7.50); ALIMA LUMINOUS SHIMMERS ($9)
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