Eco Makeup--what do you think?
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Oct 10, 2011
Christopher D.
Hey there...I just wanted to get your opinions on "Eco friendly" makeup (organic, natural, cruelty free).
Is it important to you? How much??
Oct 17, 2011
Jen D.
I think it is very important. Yes we all want to look good but i think it is unfair that someone else ( creature, planet whatever ) has to suffer for that. I always use synthetic brushes and am always keen to use vegan products or at the very least ones not tested on animals. We live in a world of such great technology that i think that there are better ways of testing product than by using animals.
Oct 17, 2011
Soma S.
I try not to get swindled too easily by the "Green" movement that's been hyped up in the past few years... I'm all for saving the planet, animals and ourselves - but the "Eco-friendly" part of new products can be a marketing ploy, since there are too many organizations regulating these things... and each may have their own grading scale that differs from another.
I do like the idea of using natural VS synthetic, organic VS chemicals, and cruelty-free makes me feel better, but I'm no vegan - I love me my steak. Just as long as the animal was not killed for the sole purpose of vanity, and the rest of the animal does not go to waste when harvested for whatever reason it was killed.
Sustainability and being environmentally conscious is another subjective topic that can be viewed differently in any individual's eyes. Take my favorite blush brand for instance: Tarte's Amazonian Clay blushes. Yes, it is made from natural ingredients, it's cruelty-free, and is great quality makeup... but then someone could easily argue that the amount of fossil fuel burned to get this Amazonian Clay to the manufacturers is unnecessary, and cancels out all of the other good the blush has to offer in being a great "green/organic" cosmetic contender.
Don't get me wrong, I still love my AC blushes, but that's just one way to look at it. As long as I know the companies that I endorse are making some sort of genuine effort to bettering themselves and the products that we come in contact with on a daily basis, I'm a happy camper. =)
Oct 17, 2011
Ashley G.
All of the makeup I purchase has to be cruelty free! It's just not right what they do to animals!
Oct 18, 2011
Christopher D.
Soma, I totally agree with you. There is no mandate for calling something "natural", "organic" or "cruelty free", so companies literally can do whatever they want. When I started my cosmetic line, I was shocked by the lack of regulation for cosmetics (especailly for natural based cosmetics!).
Just like everything, it's so important to do your research about a brand and the ingredients to be sure that what they say is true....
Oct 18, 2011
Christopher D.
Ashley, but also be sure you have the same thought process about your makeup brushes. Most hair that is used in makeup brushes is from China. There are no animal protection laws in China, so they can do WHATEVER they want to animals to get the fur that is used for 98% of the makeup brushes sold in the U.S. It's very scary!!!
I'm in the process of developing truly cruelty free makeup brushes!!! I can't wait to have them out!!!!
Oct 18, 2011
Ashley G.
I own MAC & Sigma brushes... I know they aren't exactly cruelty free.. but they're all I have... I'm buying a set of new ones from a Eco- Friendly brand. I will definitely be picking up some of your brushes when they come out then! I know there is no laws in China..80% of the world's fur's come from their.. but I had no idea that's where the brush hair comes from!
Oct 18, 2011
Gracey W.
I've recently made the switch to cruelty free or eco friendly makeup. It's actually made a HUGE differnece in my overall skin condition. The only bad thing is a lot of companies and products claim to be "green" or "eco friendly" when they really aren't, so it's important to do your research before you buy a product.
the only issues I've had so far is finding a good cream eyeshadow that doesn't crease. other than that eco friendly beauty is the way to go.
Oct 18, 2011
Tamara R.
I agree with much of what Soma had to say.
I think it's important for people to have choices that align with their personal beliefs when it comes to anything cruelty-free/green/eco-friendly/organic.
Though I feel like the expectations that companies are completely transparent is naive, because just like many of the 'big bad brands' there is a lot of marketing jargon that is smoke & mirrors. Research & understanding the information is crucial for each consumer.