Mother Nature has a cure for almost everything, and these days many beauty companies are opting to keep their ingredients list as natural as possible. Organic makeup brands use ingredients such as nutrient-rich plants, succulent super fruits, natural oils, and skin-benefitting minerals to help keep you looking beautiful but it’s what they don’t use that really counts: no unnecessary chemicals, fillers, parabens, or additives.
Avoid putting harsh chemicals on your face and go natural with our round-up of the best organic makeup brands.
Dr Hauschka
Born out of a medical background, Dr Hauschka is known for creating natural skincare products that support the skin’s functions and help restore and maintain balance. The brand harnesses the power of natural plant ingredients where possible using biodynamic agriculture techniques, which incorporate the rhythms of nature to ensure maximum potency and efficacy of product formulations, and never using synthetic fragrances, colors, or preservatives. As one of the original natural skincare brands, Dr Hauschka has been incredibly innovative in developing natural products before they became fashionable, motivated purely by a genuine desire to align the health and care of the skin.
Star product: The Dr Hauschka Foundation US $38; AED/SAR 139 conceals minor blemishes, shadows, and areas of redness without hiding away your skin. It’s easy to apply and comes in five shades ranging from very fair to dark that give your complexion an even appearance. Pomegranate essence, macadamia nut oil, and coconut oil also help to moisturize and protect your skin.
Bare Minerals
Bare Minerals started the mineral makeup revolution and is focused on using only the finest ingredients in its products. This commitment led to the creation of the award-winning Bare Minerals Original and Matte SPF 15 Foundations. Formulated without any preservatives, fillers, or binders, Bare Minerals SPF Foundation represents the ideal mix of makeup and skincare. Thanks to this skin-loving formula, Bare Minerals is a dream come true for millions of women of all ages and skin types, especially those struggling with sensitive skin, scars, rosacea, or acne.
Star Product: The Bare Skin Perfecting Veil US $26; AED/SAR 95 is an utterly weightless finishing powder which is formulated with light-reflecting optics to help diffuse the look of fine lines. Infused with lilac plant stems cells and vitamin C, it helps to brighten the complexion, while a special blend of minerals absorbs excess oil and balances the skin’s texture.
Josie Maran
Josie Maran’s argan-infused collection is 100% organic and uses a powerhouse of pure, plant-based ingredients to nourish your skin while enhancing your natural beauty. Traveling the world as a model, Maran sought out the world’s best natural products, such as pure argan oil, which lies at the heart of each of her products. Every aspect, from the packaging, to the selection of makeup shades, is a reflection of Maran’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Star Product: Like a refreshing sip of coconut water for your eyes, Josie Maran’s Coconut Watercolor Eye Shadow US $18; AED/SAR 66 is a pigment-packed liquid shadow, which instantly makes eyes look and feel more hydrated while providing a powerful dose of shimmering color.
RMS Beauty
RMS Beauty is based on the belief that women need a cosmetics line which is as pure as possible, to keep skin healthy and promote anti-ageing benefits for long-term beauty. Created by make up artist Rose-Marie Swift, the lightweight, chemical-free products are sheer and easy to blend, perfecting your complexion with nourishing, natural formulas. Swift sees skin as “a mirror to your gut” and with this in mind, she developed the entire RMS Beauty range around the “raw food principle”—preserving the full, unadulterated promise of her ingredients, rather than destroying them with heat and chemicals.
Star product: While traditional concealers might mask imperfections, they typically don’t do much else. The RMS Beauty Un Coverup US $36; AED/SAR 132 is packed with soothing, natural ingredients including moisturizing bees wax that melts into the skin for a flawlessly healthy look that’s never caked or heavy while leaving skin moisturized.
Kjaer Weis
Founded by veteran makeup artist Kirsten Kjaer Weis, the line was created to fulfill a need for natural and organic color makeup that doesn’t compromise luxury or performance. The range is either “Certified Organic” or “Certified Natural” by the Italian certification body Controllo e Certificazione Prodotti Biologici and is created from the highest quality ingredients sourced from around the world and chosen for their color, scent, and affinity with the skin.
Star product: The Kjaer Weis Cream Blush US $56; AED/SAR 205 brightens and enlivens the skin, giving the complexion a youthful appearance and a natural sun-kissed glow. The hydrating, soft formula gently melts with the warmth of your fingers and is enhanced with a gentle Madagascan vanilla scent.
—Gracie Stewart
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