The Best Sustainable Makeup Products Under £20
Buying sustainable makeup shouldn’t cost the Earth. To prove it, we’ve got the guide to some of our favourite sustainable makeup products for under £20, so you can refresh your makeup collection while making positive impact at the same time.
Choosing to shop sustainably can certainly make a positive impact on the environment, reduce our carbon footprints, and prevent waste, while also being better for our own health as well as that of our shared planet. However, there is sometimes a misconception that buying sustainable products means breaking the bank. At Cohorted Cult, we love to break down the myths and provide you with the most transparent advice. That’s why we’re here to tell you that there are sustainable makeup products out there for everyone and we can all help to promote more ethical practices within the beauty industry.
Are you ready to discover your new favourite sustainable high-quality makeup products at high-street prices? Keep reading to discover some of the best out there right now.
Elate Cosmetics is on a mission to banish unnecessary packaging and prevent plastic from polluting our oceans and the environment. That’s why their pressed eye colour shadows are packaged in a refillable case and pressed into a recyclable aluminium pan. Your eyeshadow can then be fitted into one of Elate’s reusable bamboo compact cases (£17). The eyeshadow powder itself absorbs oils on the eyelid to prevent creasing, giving you a seamless application and long-lasting wear. Want a bolder look? No problem, just wet your brush and apply a second layer of product to make your eyes pop.
If you’re looking for a lip stain that stays in place all day without budging, smudging, or fading, then look no further than Lime Crime Velvetines Lip Liquid. The vibrant, rich matte formula gives you long-lasting colour with little need for reapplication. The range also comes in a variety of colours, so there’s bound to be something for everyone. Lime Crime is likewise cruelty-free, vegan, and committed to doing better for their customers as well as the environment.
For dramatic lashes, the Eyeko Black Magic Intense Mascara is going to be your go-to. With the curled wand, you are guaranteed more volume and length for your lashes. Enriched with keratin and shea butter, this product also cares for your lashes. As a brand, Eyeko is cruelty-free and uses innovative botanical ingredients to encourage kindness to the planet and ourselves. Because we all deserve it!
The award-winning Honeypie Minerals blusher range is made from silky minerals that feel effortlessly lightweight on the skin while absorbing excess oils in the process. It is also free from harsh chemicals, making it gentle on all skin types, including sensitive skin. Packaging can be recycled, although reusing is strongly encouraged. In fact, you can buy refills of the product that come in 100% plastic-free and compostable packaging. Honeypie Minerals also plants one tree for every product sold.
Founded by model Rosie Huntington-Whitely and biotech company Amyris, Rose Inc was born as a way to combine innovative, clean beauty backed by science with high-performing, sustainable makeup products that people really want to own. One of our favourites from the brand is the Brow Enriched Clear Shaping Gel, which not only shapes the brows to add thickness but additionally works to improve your natural brow fullness by conditioning them at the same time. The company acknowledges that they can constantly be better and are always striving to learn. So, between the vegan, clean, and cruelty-free ingredients and alongside recyclable packaging and materials, every inch of the products you buy from Rose Inc. are carefully considered from concept to after their lifespan.
Choosing sustainable makeup doesn’t mean compromising on quality or affordability. In fact, more and more brands are looking for ways to become more eco-friendly and ethical. And because of this demand, the beauty industry is continuing to evolve to offer more sustainable options at all levels. Including budget-friendly choices with all the style and high-performance you expect from your makeup.
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