[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/pro-picks-eco-friendly-products\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/pro-picks-eco-friendly-products\/","headline":"Pro Picks: Eco-Friendly Products","name":"Pro Picks: Eco-Friendly Products","description":"We peeked inside the makeup bags of some of our favorite green beauty enthusiasts to find out what eco brands are their must-haves, plus they...","datePublished":"2012-04-02","dateModified":"2021-07-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Equally Wed","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":787,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kristen-arnett-green-beauty-expert.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kristen-arnett-green-beauty-expert.jpg","height":256,"width":200},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/pro-picks-eco-friendly-products\/","about":["Beauty & Grooming"],"wordCount":1867,"keywords":["eco-friendly"],"articleBody":"We peeked inside the makeup bags of some of our favorite green beauty enthusiasts to find out what eco brands are their must-haves, plus they shared their picks on earth-friendly grooming products for men and women.Kristen ArnettInternational celebrity makeup artist Kristen Arnett has been immersed in the world of beauty for over 14 years, with roles ranging from product development to high-profile fashion work. Her idea of green extends beyond the ingredients, and her go-to brands all involve philanthropic work and creating sustainable change.Eyes: Jane Iredale eye shadow palette in Daytime, paired with Youngblood eyeliner pencil. \u201cVery wearable colors for almost any skin tone,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd the eyeliner goes on and stays on, but because it\u2019s a pencil, it\u2019s still easy to blend and work with.\u201dLips: For a barely-there look, she prefers Alima Pure in Fig (\u201cIt\u2019s a very universal color and doesn\u2019t look too makeup-y.\u201d). For medium coverage lipstick, she recommends Primitive Makeup, which nicely hydrates lips with a selection of wearable colors, but isn\u2019t too bold. For brides that want to make a statement, she reaches for Dr. Hauschka lipstick. \u201cThey have rich pigments that really last with a more matte finish.\u201dFace: Juice Beauty Tinted Mineral Moisturizer or Physicians Formula Healthy Wear Tinted Moisturizer leaves skin looking hydrated while evening out the color on the face. To prevent shine, Arnett recommends a touch of Alima Pure Finishing Powder or their Satin Matte Foundation, \u201cIt has four simple, natural ingredients and each jar is hand-filled in the U.S.\u201dTo get the blushing bride look, Arnett uses RMS Beauty lip2cheek in Promise and Smile. \u201cThese shades can be worn by just about anyone and they give a soft natural glow on both the cheeks and lips because they are made with high quality, raw and organic ingredients.\u201dFor grooms and butch brides who want flawless skin underneath the photographer\u2019s unforgiving lens, she recommends using RMS Beauty \u201cUn\u201d Cover-Up. \u201cIt adds a bit of coverage where needed, and can be applied easily with the fingers,\u201d she says. \u201cWith the warmth of the hands-on application, it \u2018melts\u2019 into the skin, so the makeup is virtually undetectable.\u201d Follow with a swipe of the Alima Pure Finishing Powder.Moisturizer: Dr. Alkaitis Organic Nourishing Treatment Oil is extra hydrating, won’t clog pores and can be used unisex on face and body. \u201cIt’s filled with healing plant extracts and is rich with anti-oxidants that protect the skin from environmental damage, including the sun,\u201d she says. \u201cIt’s great for almost every skin type and the smell is natural and pleasant, not perfume-y at all.\u201dNails: Zoya, Priti NYC and SpaRitual. Nail polishes have to have some strong chemicals in order to stick on the nail, but these are without the most toxic of all the ingredients\u2014toluene, formaldehyde,\u00a0and DBP. \u201cThey’ve not compromised on shade selection at all!\u201dFragrance: Lavanila Laboratories is free of synthetic perfume which can contain hundreds of allergy-inducing toxic chemicals, the scents are light and not overwhelming, and on the more feminine side as they have sweeter notes. \u201cThey also carry a line of safe and clean deodorant that matches the scent of the fragrance, which I think is genius,\u201d she explains. \u201cI personally use the Vanilla\/Coconut scent.\u201dGrooming: \u201cThere’s an awesome line called Organic Male that I made a few of my gay male friends try out and they have fallen in love.\u00a0The packaging, smells and textures are just masculine enough and the quality of the products themselves is what wins them over.\u00a0Especially the shaving cream.\u201dSunscreen: Two great unisex sunblocks are from Pratima and Badger. \u201cThe Badger is a much thicker formula which I would consider sporty because it really doesn’t budge easily. Pratima is great for daily wear and feels light on the skin,\u201d says Arnett.Lina HansonLina Hanson is one of the top makeup artists and natural beauty experts in Los Angeles. She has worked with\u00a0some of Hollywood\u2019s most celebrated artists including, Naomi Watts,\u00a0Brooke Shields, Ellen\u00a0DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, Orlando Bloom and Ewan McGregor and is the\u00a0author of the book Eco-Beautiful\u2014The Ultimate Guide to Natural Beauty and Wellness. Eyes: RMS Beauty Cream eye shadows blend beautifully and come in a variety of shades. Line with creamy Jane Iredale Eye Pencils and top off with Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Mascara (\u201cIt makes your lashes appear long and fuller, and never flakes,\u201d notes Hanson).Lips: For the perfect pout, Hanson reaches for Ilia Beauty Tinted Lip Conditioners. \u201cThese lipsticks are so moisturizing and come in great shades.\u201dFace: Start with eco-friendly foundation Koh Gen Do Aqua foundation and give your skin a healthy glow with Vapour Beauty Multi-Use Cream Blush.Moisturizer: Hanson\u2019s own formula, Global Face Serum, is a great go-to for both men and women. Made from 100 percent natural ingredients harvested by women\u2019s cooperatives and local farmers, it\u2019s ideal for all skin types and ethnicities, as well as an aftershave.Nails: For a wide range of fun shades sans the chemicals, Hanson recommends Scotch Naturals Non-Toxic Nail Polish.Fragrance: Honore Des Pres Perfumes\u2014\u201cThis company makes wonderful natural perfumes that smell heavenly,\u201d says Hanson.Hair: Hamadi Beauty is a wide range of products for both men and women made from 100 percent organic essential oils and plant extracts. Terri BlyTerri Bly is a green makeup artist and owner of The Nature of Beauty, an online and in-store retailer of natural and organic skin care, hair care and cosmetics, based in St. Paul, Minn.Eyes: Couleur Caramel eye shadow lined with Jane Iredale eye liners. \u201cCouleur Caramel\u2019s rich long-lasting pigments are a favorite with green makeup artists,\u201d explains Bly. \u201c[Jane Iredale\u2019s] liquid eye liner is gorgeous and lasts forever, while their pencils go on easily and stay put \u2026 perfect for those doing their own wedding makeup.\u201dLips: For lip color, Bly gravitates toward lipstick pencils. \u201cThey are creamier and more moisturizing than a lip pencil, and stay put better than most lipsticks. They are also very easy to apply with precision.\u201d Logona makes gorgeous lipstick pencils in a range of shades. For a rich, creamy lipstick, Couleur Caramel makes a stunning, heavily pigmented line. \u201cThese lipsticks stain, thus giving them exceptional staying power.\u201d For a subtler, nude lip, she reaches for Logona lipstick in Moonlight Rose and Vapour Organic Beauty in Tempt. \u201cBoth are beautiful, yet natural.\u201d\u201cI am, and will always be, a sucker for lip gloss. I put lip gloss on every bride. It brightens the entire face,\u201d she says. For a more natural sheen, Zuzu Luxe Lip Gloss in Crystal is perfect, and brides who want serious glamour, Jane Iredale PureGloss in Just Gloss has a bit of glitter, giving lips a Hollywood level of glam.Face: For dry skin, Vapour Organic Beauty Atmosphere Soft Focus Foundation is her go-to foundation. \u201cI\u2019ve probably used this foundation more than any other when doing wedding makeup,\u201d she explains. A close second, however, is Jane Iredale\u2019s Liquid Minerals foundation, which is the better choice for oily skin. Both offer long-lasting coverage. For butch lesbians who typically don\u2019t wear any makeup but want to add a bit of refinement for the big day, she turns to cream blushes. \u201cThey provide a natural radiance, and blend into the skin, giving the look of a freshly flushed cheek.\u201d Vapour Organic Beauty makes a stunning line of cream blushes. Her favorites include Courtesan and Lure. For powder blushes, she adores Alima Pure in Leigh and Freja, \u201cLeigh is a gorgeous pinky-mauve, while Frejo is a lovely peach.\u201dMoisturizer: \u201cFor both men and women, it\u2019s hard to find a better line of skin care\u2014natural, organic, or otherwise\u2014than Dr. Alkaitis,\u201d she says. With gender-neutral packaging and aromas, Dr. Alkaitis skin care is a cult favorite among celebrities, models, makeup artists, estheticians, and skin care junkies. For those on a tighter budget, she recommends Keys, which makes another gender neutral line of skin care that is simple yet highly effective, affordable and ideal for very sensitive skin.Nails: Bly\u2019s favorite \u201c3-Free\u201d line (free of toxic toluene, phthalates and formaldehyde) is Butter London. \u201cThey always seem to have the trendiest and most unique shades to offer.\u201dFragrance: \u201cIf you can get your hands on Florascent, that is, to me, the best line of natural fragrance in the world. But it is increasingly hard to get here,\u201d says Bly. Other lines that are definitely worth sniffing out include Tsi-La, Acorelle and red flower.Hair: For men, she suggests Max Green Alchemy, which is affordable but high-performing, and perfect for even the most discerning male grooming product collector. For women, Rare El\u2019ements conditioner and shampoo is her go-to. When it comes to styling products, Intelligent Nutrients is her line of choice. \u201cIt\u2019s the brain child of Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher. Their Harmonic shampoo and conditioner are also fabulous for women with thinner hair (Rare El\u2019ements is much better, however, for thick and\/or dry hair).\u201dGrooming Products: Ursa Major makes a brilliant, effective yet simple line of men\u2019s care, including cleanser, toner (i.e. aftershave), and shaving cream. \u201cIt\u2019s been getting rave reviews from men and women alike, and the shaving cream works exceptionally well even on the most sensitive skin.\u201dSPF: \u201cSoleil Organique is best line of sun care I’ve encountered. Beautiful, effective, and is great under makeup.\u201d Rebecca CascianoRebecca Casciano is on a passionate mission to inspire beauty from the inside out.\u00a0For the last decade, she has worked as a makeup artist and educator in the fashion, advertising and entertainment industries.Eyes: Coat your lids in RMS Beauty Cream Eye Shadow and top off with 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Mascara. \u201cThe mascara pumps up the lashes and comes in four shades (black, dark brown, navy and dark purple), while the eye shadow makes the lids look dewy, fresh and sexy,\u201d says Casciano. Lips: Casciano recommends Ilia Lipstick and Jane Iredale PureGloss to give lips great color while keeping them moisturized. Face: For good coverage and wearability, Casciano turns to 100% Pure Healthy Skin Foundation and Alima Pure Satin Matte Foundation. \u201cPlus, they offer colors for all skin tones,\u201d she adds. Highlight cheeks with a natural sheer flush using Josie Maran Argan Cream Blush. Moisturizer: Kahina Giving Beauty Serum is a unisex moisturizer made from argan oil, which has antioxidants that help nourish and protect the skin. Nails: Priti NYC and Ginger + Liz both do “3-Free” polishes in lots of cool colors. Fragrance: Spritz a scent from eco-friendly perfume companies Honore` de Pres and A Perfume Organic.Hair: The brand Rahua is aptly named for its main ingredient\u2014a restorative oil found in the Amazon rainforest that instantly revitalizes hair color and soothes irritated scalps.Deodorant: Most anyone whose tried natural deodorant knows it can be hard to find one that “works” with your body chemistry. Try Casciano\u2019s top picks, Soapwalla Kitchen Deodorant Cream or Lavanila Laboratories Healthy Deodorant.Sunless Tanning: Chocolate Sun is an organic, plant based sunless tanner. \u201cIt gives a nice, healthy glow.\u201d"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Pro Picks: Eco-Friendly Products","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/pro-picks-eco-friendly-products\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]