By Lisa Petrison
I heard someone say recently that to find a great gift for someone, you should choose a product that the person uses regularly and then give them a better version of it than what they usually use.
I kept that suggestion in mind with regard to the gift suggestions here, picking out what I think are the very best products from a number of popular clean beauty brands.
These are affordable gifts that I think that a wide variety of people would really enjoy using, both during the holiday season and into 2023.
I’ve included a range of cleaner beauty products, including some that are appropriate for even the most sensitive recipients and others that include a few ingredients that EWG feels are mildly problematic.
Most of these have been introduced to the market over the past year or two, with just a few exceptional classic products also included.
Additional gift ideas may be found in the articles 20 Clean Mini-Presents For Under $20 and The Best Of Super-Clean Skincare For Super-Sensitive People.
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Alpyn Beauty Willow & Sweet Agave Plumping Lip Mask – $28
I’ve never been much of a fan of lip masks, but this one (introduced in 2022 and currently getting a lot of attention on TikTok) has been great for me.
My lips feel very nice when I am using it, and it has a clean fruity-type flavor (apparently from huckleberry, chokecherry and bearberry extracts) that I find really pleasant.
Other ingredients include agave and hyarluronic acid (hydrators), white willow bark (a beta hydroxy acid), and natural Vitamin E (an antioxidant).
The product also gives my lips a muted pink color that I think is rather pretty.
This could be a great gift for nearly anyone, I think.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Aloe vera (3), Rosa damascena flower oil (4), Citral (5), Limonene (5).
Athr Eye Shadow Palettes – $20+
Athr makes gorgeous eyeshadow palettes, using one of the very best talc-free formulas that I have found.
The shadows have a buttery texture and go on easily, blending without much effort into pretty eye shadow looks.
The company offers two 4-pan palettes priced at $20 – the Citrine Crystal (more for those with warmer skin) and the Rose Quartz Crystal (more for those with cooler skin).
Each contains a mix of mildly shimmery and matte shades, and I have found it easy to create lovely looks with them.
The containers are cardboard, meaning that this may be a good gift from an ecological standpoint as well as a functional one.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Rosa canina oil (3), Titanium dioxide (3), Ultramarines (3).
Caliray Party Wave Mascara & Eyeliner Set – $30
Of the 25 cleaner mascaras that I have tried so far, the Caliray mascara (which was introduced in 2022 and immediately won an Allure Best of Beauty award) has been my favorite.
This is a tubing formula, which means that it goes on especially easily with basically no clumping or smearing; holds up well; and comes off easily with just warm water.
I also like it because I can easily get a rather natural and understated look from it.
The Party Wave kit also comes with a silicone-based black eyeliner (for a total value of $44 if the items were purchased separately).
I think that silicone eyeliners tend to be better in terms of performance and also are cleaner than most of those without silicone (since the latter usually include cottonseed oil contaminated with glyphosate that irritates my eyes).
Both the mascara and the eyeliner do include ingredients ending in “eth,” which I think means that they are ethoxylated and could be contaminated with 1,4-Dioxane and would not be eligible to be sold at Credo.
Both do qualify as Clean at Sephora, and I have had no problems at all in terms of my very sensitive eyes being irritated by either of them. But still, I probably wouldn’t buy this gift for someone very sensitive, just to be on the safe side.
I think that this could be a very nice gift for many people though.
EWG Problem Ingredients (Mascara): Ceteth-10 phosphate (3), Sodium hydroxide (4), Phenoxyethanol (4).
EWG Problem Ingredients (Eyeliner): Dimethicone (3), Isoceteth-10 (3), Ferric Ferrocyanide (4).
Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick – $22
Clinique Black Honey (a product originally introduced in 1989) recently became a “TikTok sensation” and was sold out almost all of the time for most of 2021 and 2022.
It seems to be more reliably in stock now and turns out to be a quite clean formula, with only the artificial colors and synthetic vitamin E being of any concern to EWG.
I actually love this lipstick, which is a very sheer blackberry-type shade that allows the natural color of the lips to show through and that therefore looks different on everyone.
It feels and tastes good to me.
I think that for anyone who ever wears any lipstick-type product, this could be a good gift.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Tocopheryl acetate (4), Yellow #5 (6), Blue #1 (7), Red #7 (6), Titanium dioxide (3), Red #6 (6), Red #21 (5), Red #30 (5), Yellow #6 (7), Red #33 (4), Red #27 (5)
HAN Mascara – $20
This new mascara (introduced in 2022) is available in both brown and black.
It has a quite clean ingredient list, with only the sodium hydroxide (apparently used as a pH adjuster) and titanium dioxide being cited as problematic by EWG.
I have had a great experience with this mascara.
It has gone on easily without much clumping or smudging; has held up well for me; and has not irritated my eyes at all.
I think that many people would be pleased with the performance of this product and that (especially for those who like using brown mascara) it could be a good gift.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Sodium hydroxide (4), Titanium dioxide (3).
Haus Labs Optic Intensity Eco Liner – $22
These eye pencils (introduced in 2022) are one of the star products sold by Haus Labs, which is associated with Lady Gaga.
I have tried 23 different eyeliner pencils and have found this one to perform for me better than any of the others.
It goes on smoothly and easily; smudges nicely if desired; stays in place for a long time; and is pretty easily removed with an oil cleanser.
Although the product is available in 18 shades, I only am suggesting 7 of them since the others have problematic colors that I’m not convinced should be used in the eye area.
The shade Titanium Shimmer (silver) contains aluminum powder, and so I definitely would not want to suggest that one.
Apart from the colors, only the dimethicone (silicone) is cited as problematic by EWG.
I have the Deep Bronze Shimmer one and don’t feel that it has annoyed my eyes at all.
I’d like to have some more of these and think that they would be great gifts for others as well.
Recommended Shades: Deep Cocoa Matte, Black Onyx, Navy Matte, Charcoal Matte, Deep Bronze Shimmer, Olive Shimmer, Onyx Gold Shimmer.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Dimethicone (3), Ferric Ammonium ferrocyanide (4), Ultramarines (3), Titanium dioxide (3).
Honest Hydrated Holiday Skincare Duo – $25
This special holiday set contains two of my favorite skincare products – a full size of the Honest Stay Hydrated Hyaluronic Acid + NMF Serum (introduced in 2022 and priced at $30 individually) and a mini version of the Honest Hydrogel Cream (priced at $10 individually).
I am especially enthusiastic about the serum, which I mix with quality face oils on almost a daily basis to create a very clean and balanced moisturizer for my skin.
The cream is also hydrating without being at all greasy, and works better for me than most primers in terms of serving as a good base for makeup of all kinds.
Neither product contains any fragrance or any other ingredients likely to be irritating, and my own skin has done great with both of them.
Although these are among Honest’s most popular skincare products, I’ve encountered very few people who have heard of either of them.
I think that this would be a good gift because it really does seem appropriate for pretty much anyone regardless of skin type – dry, oily, combination, sensitive or mature.
EWG Problem Ingredients (Cream): None
EWG Problem Ingredients (Serum): Sodium lactate (3), Sodium hydroxide (4)
Jones Road The Brow Pencil – $22
I think that for women with sparse or otherwise especially problematic eyebrows, these sharpenable brow pencils (introduced in late 2021) are a real breakthrough.
They include little fibers that create texture as well as color in the brows, creating a more natural look.
Usually I have to use eyebrow gel as well as eyebrow pencils on my brows in order to give any sort of appearance that my brows not just drawn on.
With these, there is no need to use the brow gel. The pencil does a terrific job all on its own.
The pencil comes in five shades, and the Ash color (which is a cooler brown) has worked well with my graying hair.
While probably an eyebrow pencil may not seem like a very good gift, I think that this one is unusual enough that many recipients may end up really appreciating it.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Myristyl myristate (3).
Jones Road The Best Eyeshadow – $25
These eyeshadows are one of the star products from Jones Road, which was founded two years ago by the makeup artist Bobbi Brown.
(Bobbi Brown left her namesake company – now owned and managed by Estee Lauder – in 2016 and now is focused just on cleaner beauty products.)
I have found that the Jones Road shadows go on much more easily than most “clean beauty” powder eyeshadows and that they look really pretty.
There are 15 shades, about half matte and half shimmer.
From what I can tell from the photos, they all would work really well as one-and-done shades.
There also is a holiday special edition palette with four neutral shades – Cream, Smokey Grey, Dark Brown and a taupey shimmer called So Pretty – currently available for $35 on the Jones Road website.
I expect that one may sell out pretty fast, though.
None of the Jones Road shadows contain any talc or other ingredients that are especially concerning to me.
Phenoxyethanol – a preservative – may be bothersome to some people though.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Phenoxyethanol (4).
Laura Mercier Mini Roseglow Caviar Stick Eyeshadow Trio – $29
Although the Laura Mercier eyeshadow sticks contain a cyclic silicone (which would make them ineligible to be sold at Credo), I have not found those to cause any irritation for me and EWG does not seem to be very concerned about that either (EWG rating = 3).
I’ve found these eyeshadows to give me a lovely look with much less trouble than with most other kinds of shadows.
This kit includes three shades – Kiss From a Rose (“shimmering petal pink rose”), Strike A Rose (“shimmering terracotta rose”) and Moonlight Rose (“peachy pink rose gold”).
Usually I like taupes better than pinks on my eyes, but these shades look wearable enough that I probably will pick up this kit for myself anyway.
It might be especially great for gift recipients with cooler skin undertones.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane (3), Ferric Ferrocyanide (4), Titanium dioxide (3).
Lisa Eldridge Gloss Embrace Lip Gloss – $25
Lisa Eldridge is a UK makeup artist who recently has gained a great deal of acclaim within the makeup industry for the nuanced shades of her lipsticks (priced at $36).
I have half a dozen Lisa Eldridge products and each one has been a special treat.
The lip glosses are more on the affordable side, with colors that seem to be just as lovely and wearable as the lipstick ones.
I have the shade “Go Lightly,” which seems to be similar to the lipstick shade that Audrey Hepburn wore in the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”
(Lisa Eldridge somewhat famously bought Audrey Hepburn’s lipstick holder in an auction and then posted a YouTube video demonstrating the color of the lipstick that she found inside the tube.)
I’ve found this lip gloss to be a lovely shade and to feel great to me, and I am definitely interested in trying more of the lip glosses in this line.
I think that one of these glosses would be a great introduction to the Lisa Eldridge line for any makeup lover.
Shipping from Lisa Eldridge is free on any purchase.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Tocopheryl Acetate (3), Titanium Dioxide (3), Red #6 (6), Red #28 (5).
Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick – $26
These lipsticks – introduced in early 2022 – have become my among my very favorites (to the point that I now have all eight regular shades plus a special holiday edition red).
They are quite moisturizing and go on more like a lip balm, but still have the refined look of a lipstick.
Because the colors are quite muted, they seem to me a safe choice to buy as a gift for someone else – even someone (like me) who doesn’t usually wear traditional lipsticks at all.
Although the ingredient list mentions “natural flavor,” a Merit representative told me that this is just raspberry oil.
I believe that based on my experience with the product – it tastes and feels great to me.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Phenoxyethanol (4), Natural flavor (8), Titanium dioxide (3), Blue #1 (7), Yellow #5 (6), Red #7 (6), Red #6 (6).
Merit Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil – $24
The Merit lip glosses available in eight shades (including an untinted one).
These are somewhat more clear colors than the Merit lipsticks (which tend to be “muckier” type colors), but still pretty easy to wear.
Although I find most lip glosses to taste and feel problematic to me, these feel great to me.
I think that they are one of the best Merit products and provide a good introduction to the line.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Rosa canina fruit oil (3), Blue #1 (7), Titanium dioxide (3), Red #7 (6), Red #30 (5).
MOB Highlighter – $28
MOB Beauty was started last year by two of the people (a founder and a key makeup formulator) who started MAC back in the 1980’s.
I think it’s a really innovative line with a great deal of potential.
I’m especially enthusiastic about this highlighter because I had been searching for a while to find a product that would perform as well as the old Bobbi Brown powder highlighters, but without the talc or other problematic ingredients.
I think this one (available in four shades) performs even better than the Bobbi Brown highlighters. It is super-buttery and looks great on the skin.
I have M51 (“a shimmering rose gold”), which has worked really well on both my cheeks and eyes.
The $28 cost includes a sturdy refillable case that displays the product shade through a clear top.
I think that this would be an especially nice gift because it would provide a good introduction to this up-and-coming new brand.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Tocopheryl acetate (3), Titanium dioxide (3)
Nars Soft Matte Tinted Lip Balm – $28
Although I wouldn’t be inclined to buy most makeup sold by Nars, they recently have released a few products with cleaner ingredient lists that I have really liked.
These new limited-edition tinted lip balms are designed as true “your lips but better” shades, including with a matte finish that mimics the actual natural texture and colors of people’s lips.
They are available in six shades. The one that I have – Unrestricted – is about a perfect match for my own natural lip color, but I think that several of the others would be wearable by me as well.
Although the finish is matte, the formula is quite moisturizing.
There is a strong smell/taste of vanillin, and so that could be a downside for some people.
Other than that, I think one of these could be a great gift for many people though.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Tocopheryl Acetate (3), Blue #1 (7), Red #6 (6), Titanium Dioxide (3), Yellow #5 (6). (Also contains Ethyl Vanillin.)
Rituel de Fille Color Nectar Pigment Balm – $26
These little brightly tinted balms are available in six shades.
I am amazed that Rituel de Fille is able to make colors that are this beautiful without the use of any artificial colors.
The products do include carmine – made from crushed beetles – and beeswax, though.
Even though I usually don’t like makeup colors that are too bright, I have found these to be sheer enough that even the red one – Bloodflower – works really well for me on both my cheeks and lips.
One thing to know about these balms is that they have a quite strong lavender scent.
For those who don’t mind lavender and who are not vegan, one of these could be a lovely little gift.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Titanium dioxide (3). (Also contains Beeswax, Carmine, Lavender Oil.)
Rituel de Fille Enchanted Lip Sheers- $25
These little lipsticks from Rituel de Fille also manage to provide incredibly beautiful color to the lips, without the use of any artificial colors.
I have several of these and really like how they have performed for me.
Considering the use of the word “sheer” in the name, these actually are quite pigmented and last for quite a while on the lips.
Still, I think most of the colors would be easily wearable by many different people.
(For those who tend to wear more dramatic lipsticks, the similar Rituel de Fille Forbidden Lipstick line also could be worth a look.)
They’re a little on the matte/dry side but do not seem to require the use of a lip primer under them (just lip balm works fine for me).
Like most Rituel de Fille products, these are strongly scented with lavender and use carmine (a coloring made from killing beetles).
Although these are fairly pricey since the amount of product provided is only about half that of a normal-sized lipstick, I think that that kind of indulgence makes them an especially nice gift.
I really enjoy using the ones that I have and think many other people would like them too.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Titanium dioxide (3). (Also contains Lavender Oil, Carmine.)
RMS Beauty Eyelights – $26
These eyeshadows (introduced in early 2022) have a strong metallic sheen to them.
They can be worn sheer for a low-key look, or built up for more drama.
Unlike previous RMS makeup products, these shadows contain a variety of “safe synthetic” ingredients rather than mostly natural ones.
They are intended to stay in place all day, and I agree that they do this.
You do have to blend them quickly since once they dry down, they’re there until you take them off!
These shadows are available in six shades.
I think that all the colors are super-pretty as well as a bit festive, and that they therefore could make an excellent holiday gift.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Sodium benzoate (3), Titanium dioxide (3).
RMS Glow Quad Mini – $28
This highlighter quad provides a selection of four of classic products from RMS – the Buriti Bronzer, the Living Luminizer, the Champagne Rosé Luminizer, and the Magic Luminizer.
The products consist solely of all-natural ingredients, with most of them certified as organic.
Castor seed oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, cocoa butter, buriti fruit oil, sunflower seed oil, and beeswax are included.
I really enjoy using these products and feel that they have worked well for me, both on my cheeks and as eyeshadows.
I think that the fact that there is a selection of products in the little palette makes this a fun gift.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Titanium dioxide (3). (Also contains Coconut Oil.)
RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush – $30
This powder blush (introduced in 2022) is available in six slightly shimmery and slightly trendy shades.
I especially like this product because it has a buttery consistency and goes on really easily – to the point that I almost feel that I don’t need a brush and could just use my fingers with it.
It looks really pretty on the face, too.
The product is made in Italy and is a “baked gelee,” which means that the powder part of the product has a sculpted 3-D shape.
These blushes have made a big splash in the beauty world this year, and I think that many people would enjoy giving them a try.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Titanium dioxide (3), Red #30 (5), Ultramarines (3)
RMS Tinted Daily Lip Balm – $22
These lip balms have a lot of the refinement of regular lipsticks, but they also have a lower saturation level that makes me feel comfortable wearing them on an everyday basis.
Many of the ingredients are organic, and they do feel very clean to me.
They are available in nine shades (including an untinted one).
Even though I usually can only wear certain lipstick shades, I think that all of the shades in this line look nice on me.
These lipsticks seem to me to be obviously high-quality enough as well as easily wearable enough that many people would really appreciate receiving one as a gift.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Titanium dioxide (3), Red #28 (5), Yellow #5 (6).
Roen Kiss My. Liquid Lip Balm – $26
While the Roen eyeshadow palettes (priced at $49 and indeed amazing) have gotten a lot of positive attention from beauty reviewers, I had heard little about the liquid lip balms and was surprised at how great the one that I purchased turned out to be for me.
I have the shade Jude (“deep warm brown”) in this product and have been impressed with how easily the dark product goes on my lips, without any smearing at all.
I’ve tried out a lot of other premium liquid lip products (including the ones from Victoria Beckham and Westman Atelier), and think that this one is the best of them all.
It does taste strongly of natural peppermint, which I know is a big plus for some people and a big negative for others.
It’s a great lip gloss in general, though.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Peppermint oil (4), Limonene (5), Linalool (3), Titanium dioxide (3), Red #6 (6), Red #27 (5).
Saie Dew Blush – $24
The Saie Dew Blush (introduced in 2022) is my favorite liquid blush.
It provides a quite low-key, dewy look that I have really enjoyed.
Six shades are available, and while some of these look quite dark, the pigment is light enough that I think that all the shades would be wearable by anyone.
I’m also very interested in trying the new Saie High Glow Liquid Highlighter ($28), which has a rosy color and looks super-pretty in the video footage that I have seen of it.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Licorice root extract (4), Comfrey leaf extract (4), Titanium dioxide (3), Yellow #6 (7), Red #22 (5)
7 Virtues Peace Perfume Discovery Set – $29
While I strongly dislike basically all synthetic scents, I have found all the fragrances from 7 Virtues to be very appealing to me.
They consist only of botanically derived fragrances (including essential oils and other processed botanical fragrances) and smell quite good to me.
My favorite is Vanilla Woods (which is based just on natural vanilla), but some of the other ones seem really nice to me as well.
While I know that some people believe that no one ever should wear any kind of fragrance even if it is botanically derived, I still think that this is a much better option than almost any other scent on the market and that many users of synthetic fragrance would really enjoy trying these.
The set includes seven mini versions of seven different perfumes from 7 Virtues.
Each comes in a little spray bottle and seems like it should work for at least a half-dozen applications (and probably a lot more).
The Outset Starter Set – $25
Note: The special offer ends November 28, 2022.
Although The Outset has sometimes been dismissed as just a “celebrity cash grab,” I have found the company’s products to be quite high-quality and to work very well for me.
Scarlett Johansson says that she has sensitive skin that is easily irritated by the makeup that she has to wear for work, and that she worked hard to figure out what ingredients would bring her skin back to normal after it has gotten messed up.
I have been turning to this line regularly when my own skin gets annoyed from trying random products for this project and agree that it works exceptionally well for that.
While products from The Outset do include synthetic preservatives and some other ingredients that I originally had my doubts about, my own easily irritated skin obviously likes these products a lot.
User reviews on Sephora so far have been quite high (4.6 to 4.8 stars for all the products).
This little 10-day introductory kit is usually sold for $50 on The Outset site, but it is available for 50% off through Cyber Monday 2022.
The cleanser, serum and day moisturizer are included.
I think that while the deal lasts, this is a great affordable gift idea that would be appropriate for anyone who might be open to trying a new, non-irritating, quality skincare line.
EWG Problem Ingredients (Micellar Cleanser): Phenoxyethanol (4), Potassium Hydroxide (5), Sodium Benzoate (3), Sodium Lactate (3)
EWG Problem Ingredients (Moisturizer): Aloe Vera Leaf Juice (3), Phenoxyethanol (4), Tocopheryl Acetate (3), Potassium Hydroxide (5), Sodium Benzoate (3), Sodium Glycolate (3), Sodium Hydroxide (4). (Also contains Coconut Oil, Soybean Oil, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.)
EWG Problem Ingredients (Seum): Phenoxyethanol (4), Tocopheryl acetate (3), Sodium benzoate (3), Sodium glycolate (3), Sodium hydroxide (4), Potassium hydroxide (5)
Tower 28 BeachPlease Tinted Balm – $20
These trendy cream blushes are available in seven shades at an affordable price.
Supposedly they are “inspired by the colors of the Santa Monica sunset,” and I do think they give a soft and pretty glow to the face.
At least some of the shades may be available in-store at Sephora, meaning that this could be a good last-minute gift.
They have a pretty clean ingredient list and have worked well on my sensitive skin.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Aloe vera (3), Rosa canina oil (3), Red #7 (6), Red #22 (5), Red #30 (5), Titanium dioxide (3)
Tower 28 Bronzino Illuminating Bronzer – $20
This bronzing highlighter uses a similar formula to the Tower 28 cream blushes.
It comes in five shades, meaning that people are likely to find a good shade for them regardless of their skin tone or undertone.
I have Sun Coast, which is a light bronze color that is not really much darker than my natural skin but that does give me a very pretty glow.
I find that I use this product much more often than I do the cream blush, mostly because there are a lot fewer shimmery bronzers on the market in competition with it.
I think that this is a very nice product that is available at a good price, and that it would make a good gift for many people.
As with the Tower 28 blushes, I have seen at least some shades of this product for sale in bricks-and-mortar Sephora stores.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Chamomilla recrutita flower extract (4), Rosa canina seed oil (3), Tocopheryl acetate (3)
Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara – $20
This mascara was released in Fall 2022 and immediately won an Allure Best of Beauty award, with a great number of YouTube beauty influencers also giving it rave reviews.
I can see why, since the product almost automatically gives a lush lash look without any annoying smearing and without much clumping.
The product also lasts well and comes off pretty easily.
Although the ingredient list is not totally clean, I have not experienced irritation from using this mascara.
Personally, I admit that I prefer mascaras (such as the Caliray one) that give me a more natural lash look.
For those who like their lashes to be a bit bolder and more defined, this could be a very well-received gift though.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Aminomethyl Propanol (3), Ultramarines (3). (Also contains Citric Acid.)
Vapour Lip Nectar – $28
This is a light lipstick with ingredients that are basically all natural and organic.
The colors are from mineral pigments and carmine, and the fruit flavor is from fig/plum/apricot.
I have tried several of the colors and think that they all are quite wearable and lovely.
I think that it looks great on me and would be impressed by it even if it weren’t such a clean product.
I think these would be a great gift for any lipstick wearer.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Titanium dioxide (3)
Vapour Lux Conditioning Tint – $22
These conditioning tints give just a hint of color to the cheeks and lips, providing a very nice “no-makeup makeup” look.
Two shades are available – Hush (a brownish nude) and Enchant (a brownish dusty rose).
Ingredients are all-natural and all-organic, and include beeswax, castor oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, and fig/plum/apricot flavoring.
I have been surprised that this conditioning tint (which I use in the Enchant color) has become among my favorite makeup products that I use on a regular basis.
I think that one of these would be a nice gift for anyone who favors a more natural look.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Titanium dioxide (3)
Although in previous years the cost threshold for trying out any Westman Atelier products was quite high, this year the company is offering mini versions of their luxury highlighter sticks (priced at $48 for the full size) for only $25.
To my understanding, this is a promotional product that is being sold near the counter in Sephora stores.
It also is available via the Sephora and Westman Atelier websites, but apparently not from other Westman Atelier retailers.
The highlighter sticks are available in three shades – Brûlée (“glassy bronze gold”), Nectar (“glassy golden peach”), and Lit (“glassy iridescent”).
I have the first two and feel like they are among my very favorite highlighters.
The mini versions contain about half the amount of product as the full-size highlighters and also have less fancy – though still very nice – metal containers.
I think that one of these would make an excellent gift for anyone who enjoys makeup.
EWG Problem Ingredients: Titanium dioxide (3)
About This Website
The Living Clean in a Dirty World shopping website is designed to provide guidance to those seeking out products that are relatively low in toxicity and that provide generally positive user experiences.
Although the skincare and makeup sections have a particular focus on products appropriate for women who are in their 40’s or beyond, the information provided may be useful for other people as well.
The products are curated by Lisa Petrison, who has been focused on helping people to improve their health by avoiding toxicity since 2008 and who heads the Paradigm Change organization.
Her Living Clean in a Dirty World blog site discusses a variety of topics of relevance to those who are working to pursue a more natural lifestyle with less exposure to harmful toxicity.
Lisa is the author of several books, including A Beginner’s Guide to Mold Avoidance (co-written with Erik Johnson).
She also runs the Paradigm Change website (focusing on issues related to toxic mold illness) and the Mold Avoiders Facebook group (designed for the discussion of all topics of interest to those pursuing the mold avoidance approach described in the “Beginner’s Guide” book).
Lisa was born in August 1964 and has yet to try cosmetic surgery, Botox or other cosmetic treatments requiring interactions with a physician, or beauty products containing retinoids.
In her former life, Lisa worked as a business school professor, as a marketing consultant to a variety of large companies, and as a reporter covering the advertising industry.
She holds a Ph.D. in marketing and social psychology from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University as well as B.S./M.S. degrees from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern.
Lisa would like to extend a special note of appreciation to Ellen Kleiman-Redden for her help in trying out products and discussing issues related to this project.
She also would like to thank the many members of the Mold Avoiders community who have shared suggestions of products to be included here.
A Note From Lisa
Products that I have tried or researched and that I have not found to be acceptable from a toxicity standpoint have been omitted entirely from the discussions on this website.
However, since a goal of this project is to introduce people to a range of options in terms of price and functionality, some products discussed on this site include ingredients that may not be appropriate for everyone.
It’s my hope that all individuals making their way to this site will find at least a few options from each product category that meet all of their own needs and wants from a variety of perspectives.
The vast majority of cosmetics marketers now offer affiliate programs in which Internet content creators may earn commissions if people who are referred to the companies’ sites by clicking on links end up making purchases.
I participate in quite a few individual affiliate programs as well as in the Sovrn/Viglinks program (which automatically converts regular links into revenue-generating links).
Reader comments (positive or negative) about products discussed on this website are very welcome.
Thoughts may be shared either by posting them in the comments section at the bottom of this page or by sending them directly to me at the following email address:
info at paradigmchange dot me
Companies that would like to offer me complimentary products to try out may contact me at this address as well.
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