Halloween is just a few days away and that means preparing our costumes calls for a makeup inspiration! Do you get stuck thinking of what face paint you want to draw or not sure which of your products contain scary ingredients? Below are some product recommendations that you can use as a safer alternative! Remember, a 10 Dirty Meter rating is the dirtiest rating, while a 1 rating is the cleanest rating. Let’s get you halloween ready!
Instead of: Ben Nye Creme Colors (Rated 10)
Did you know that a report released by the Breast Cancer Fund’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found that heavy metals like lead and cadmium were found in some tested face paints? We are horrified and have looked into safer options that we can share with you— a homemade face paint recipe! A face paint recipe so safe you can eat it (you should probably save your stomach for your candy though).
2. Fitglow Beauty Vita Active Foundation (Rated 0)
Instead of: Physicians Formula Mineral Foundation Mineral Wear Makeup (Rated 10)
For those of you who want to play with your makeup instead of face paint, try clean rated 0 Fitglow Beauty Vita Active Foundation to achieve a healthy clean glow! It is formulated with ingredients like Vitamin C and Beta- Carotene, this foundation will keep your skin moisturized and radiant while you are partying away.
3. ZAO Organic Makeup Concealer Stick Ivory (Rated 0)
Instead of: Maybelline Cover Stick Waterproof Concealer (Rated 10)
I don’t know about you but a concealer is my life savour! Want to hide your blemishes? Dark spots? or enhance your features, when concealing the right way, it can make a big difference on and off cameras. Try ZAO Organic Makeup Concealer Stick Ivory (Rated 0) to achieve a flawless and smoother look.
4. ZAO Organic Makeup Eyes, Lips, Eyebrow Pencil Black (Rated 0)
Instead of: Chanel Automatic Liquid Eyeliner 10 Noir (Rated 10)
Your eyes is the most sensitive part of your face, so using less harmful chemicals near the eye is ideal and will help to lessen the chance of having dirty toxins and bad bacteria sneaking into your eyeballs, As an alternative, try rated 0 ZAO Organic Makeup Eyes, Lips, Eyebrow Pencil Black, it’s not two but a three in one stick!
5. 100% Pure Cocoa Butter Semi-Matte Lipstick - Pink Canyon (Rated 0)
Instead of: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Creme 740 Certainly Red (Rated 10)
Ah - my favourite part… applying my lippies! When choosing the wrong lipcolour, it throws off the whole makeup look - but wait a minute, it’s Halloween and that means you can dress and wear your makeup however you want! So, go bold or go home! I dare you to try 100% Pure Cocoa Butter Semi-Matte Lipstick - Pink Canyon (Rated 0). Pucker up! and choose a safer alternative lippie that your lips will thank you for. It is formulated with healthy fruit pigments and a nourishing blend of cocoa butter, shea butter, and vitamin E to moisturize while providing intensely rich color.
6. 100% Pure Ultra Lengthening Mascara Black Tea (Rated 0)
Instead of: Clinique High Impact Mascara Black (Rated 10)
Who needs drama when you can get voluminous lashes! A full face makeup isn’t complete without mascara or falsies. It makes a huge difference in making your eye appear more awake and flirty. Keeping in mind, your eye is quite sensitive so switching to a safer alternative mascara will keep your lashes full and long. Try 100% Pure Ultra Lengthening Mascara Black Tea (Rated 0), this mascara will help lengthen and separate lashes without clumping, smudging, or flaking. It is formulated with natural pigment from black tea, berries and cocoa.
7. Vita Liberata Trystal Minerals Self Tan Bronzing Minerals (Rated 10)
Instead of: Rimmel Stay Matte Bronzer (Rated 10)
Inching closer towards your final look, you might have to contour your face to change its shape into your final Halloween look. Maybe you want to give yourself higher cheekbones and a thinner nose to resemble Angelina Jolie or change your facial structure to look like a tiger! Either way, you’ll want to avoid using this bronzer, which is rated 10 for its use of butylparaben. Check out rated 0 Vita Liberata Trystal Minerals Self Tan Bronzing Minerals instead.
Give your skin what it wants and needs with a beautiful and safe makeup look by switching over to the clean side! Before heading out the door, don’t forget to show some love to your body. We suggest using the rated 0 basd Body Lotion Indulgent Crème Brûlée, it is Not Tested on Animals, Paraben Free and Non-GMO. It beats having dry hands!
There you have it! This year you won’t feel too bad eating a whole bag of candies as you switch over to the clean side that your face will love you more! . Stay safe beautifuls and Happy Halloween!