We’re always blogging about the green goodness from Aveda so it doesn’t surprise us that they put the eco-money where their mouth is. One of the most innovative features about their Nourish-Mint Smoothing Lip Color are their refillable lipstick cases—made with 96 percent post-consumer recycled resin.
Skip Botox and let ingredients like coconut protein, pomegranate seed oil and bilberry boost your lip’s natural collagen production—visibly plumping up lips—or so they claim. How’s that for the perfect kisser?
Well, maybe not completely perfect. Petroleum-based dyes like Orange 5 and Blue 1 and palmitate, a palm oil-derived product, were spotted on the full ingredients list. (They claim the palm oil is procured from sustainable sources.)
One tube costs $14. ::Aveda
Josie Maran Lipstick
Feel as sexy as Josie Maran sporting the actress and model’s very own lipstick from her all-natural makeup line. Just like Josie, the lipstick proves that it’s possible to be sustainable and sexy, packaged in an aluminum tube that’s not only chic but recyclable. The ultra-luxe and creamy formula is made with paraben and fragrance-free ingredients like organic Jojoba and coconut oil.
A few of the dyes listed under the ingredients may however, raise an eyebrow or two.
One tube costs $20. ::Josie Maran Cosmetics
Hemp Organics Lipstick
TreeHugger loves hemp—in smoothies, salads, milk, clothing, shoes, textiles and more. In fact, we love it so much for its reputation as a fast growing, renewable resource, we figure—why not smear it all over our smacker? Made with omega-rich hemp seed oil and organic beeswax, Hemp Organics Lipstick is wheat, gluten and soy free. Choose from 32 different colors—19 of which are vegan-friendly.
One tube costs $14.99. ::Vashon Organics
Terra Firma’s Longevity Lip Stain
Your lover will thank you when you wear Terra Firma’s Longevity Lip Stain. The long lasting color won’t bleed, fade or transfer when you lovingly lock lips. And even if a little did, they’ll be happy to know it’s made with an 88 percent organic formula of aloe vera and natural vegetable and fruit colorants.
Another green perk? It’s versatile. The lip stain can streamline your makeup kit—serving double-duty as a cheek and nail stain.
