Eco-friendly Makeup That Actually Looks Good

FOR YOUR CHEEKS
Tested by dermatologists, Tarte’s Cheek Stain ($28; tartecosmetics.com) was formulated with your complexion’s best interests in mind.  There are no parabens, phthalates, or sulfates to worry about, and each stick’s delicious scent is derived from natural sources.  Bonus: Because the formula is oil-free, you also won’t have to worry about breaking out. Each cheek stain contains a proprietary blend of what Tarte calls its T5 Super Fruit Complex, made up of goji, acai, maracuja (passionflower), acerola, and pomegranate extracts, which are brimming with antioxidants and vitamins.

FOR YOUR EYES
It can’t be easy to pull off a natural mascara. All that lengthening, darkening and separating seems to be begging for chemicals. However, Jane Iredale has pulled it off with Longest Lash Mascara ($32; janeiredale.com). And she claims that the algae extracts and vitamin B will actually condition your lashes and help them grow. It comes in a variety of colors. And Physicians Formula has just introduced a mascara in its Organic Wear Line for an extremely reasonable $8 (at drugstores). It has no harsh chemicals or synthetic preservatives and the plastic brush can even be recyled.

FOR YOUR LIPS
When I saw Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Gloss ($15; bareescentuals.com), my inner cynic cackled, “Yeah, I’ll bet it is.” But actually, it really is—100 percent natural, that is. In addition to the usual oils and waxes, there is antioxidant pomegranate. If ever a fruit deserved to be called “super,” this is it. Pomegranate is packed with vitamin C and the fruit extract helps prevent skin cancer and is now starting to appear in serums and sunscreens. Another great plant extract is butter from the cupuacu seed, which has been found to contain eleven different antioxidants. 100% Natural Lip Gloss is a bit shimmery, so if that’s not your thing there is also matte 100% Natural Lip Color.