Healthy Make Up Picks Part 1

I’ve had several requests recently to take more of a look at organic and natural make up. Remembering old school organic make up and it’s general horribleness of texture, pigment and packaging, I don’t ever really give it a second glance, so thanks to BBB readers, I’m getting an updated organic education, too.

Organic Make Up
Organic Make Up

So, first up, I’m looking at the ‘stick’ offerings from Vapour and W3ll People. W3ll People’s Universalist Colorstick in Nude Flush was sent to me with a brush but I don’t think that comes as standard. So, Colorstick is a bit of a skincare/makeup hybrid in that it contains omega oils and fatty acids along with organic aloe, green tea and chamomile extracts. It’s also got a shine control element using silica. You can use it anywhere – eyes, cheeks or lips, but it’s most obvious use is for cheeks. I can’t even count the number of ‘stick’ blushes I’ve used, and this one falls somewhere on the better side of middle in terms of how much I like it. However, I do like the concept from W3ll People – a minimal, natural make up look using the most appropriate natural ingredients. There’s no ‘organic’ claim as such, instead a 100% ‘natural’ claim and the range is founded by three people passionate about being careful what their bodies absorb so you’re not going to find any nasties in there. Performance wise, I think you’ll find it feels a little heavier than make up that chucks any old stuff in (such as silicone), but it diffuses beautifully with a blush and this shade was perfect for me for a natural looking cheek. If you react to silicones, then the Universalist stick is the answer.

Vapour Organic Beauty

Vapour uses the ‘organic’ tag in its brand name, but that’s not quite the full story. The Vapour Multi Use Blush (above) is 70% certified organic ingredients and 30% minerals and vitamins. It’s as pure as you can get really and still have a decent performance element. In terms of wear, it feels sheerer than W3ll People’s stick – more comfortable on the skin and lightweight. In terms of pigment, both brands aren’t giving us what we’d expect from NARS or MAC but that’s not their purpose, although W3ll People seems higher on pigment than Vapour. They’re not trying to emulate existing make up, but just do make up more healthily. Both these sticks rate highly with me because I perfer their sheerness of texture. However, if you’re looking to take your make up into healthier territory, both brands are a million miles from the apologetic natural make up products of the past. Claims from Vapour are that it’s 100% natural make up, chemical free (I know..everything is chemicals but you know what they mean!), gluten free, biodegradable ingredients, recyclable packaging, no nano particles and no irratiation (not sure that’s common in cosmetics anyway to be honest).

Natural Swatch
Natural Swatch

Swatched above are: Vapour Solar Translucent Bronzer, Vapour Multi Use Blush and W3ll People Universalist in Nude Flush. Vapour is £31 (yikes) and W3ll People is £27. Both are HERE at Being Content which is a revelation in natural make up and well worth a browse.


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5 responses to “Healthy Make Up Picks Part 1”

  1. Nice to see some “natural” brands featured here (natural in ” because it’s a label with much debate!). Formulas have really come along in leaps and bounds. If you’re looking for Illamasqua/MAC levels of pigmentation I’m not sure that will ever be possible with more natural brands. Also many natural brands don’t have the most inclusive ranges in terms of skin shades. For gorgeous wearable colours that also perform and and chic packaging my faves include Kjaer Weis, Ilia, rms, Axiology, Nudus, beautycounter

  2. How exciting you are trying some of my favourite brands! I blog exclusively about natural/organic beauty brands so I love to see my favourite brands get more attention.
    I use the w3ll people foundation stick as a concealer (it is wonderfully pigmented and PALE!) Vapour’s concealer too but you get much less bang for your buck. RMS make my fave glossy lip tints (sacred is beautiful) and ILIA are my go to for lipsticks, they’re amazing, I would choose one over MAC any day!! Kjaer weis make beautiful shadows and blush, and jane iredale are a fave for mascara, bases and lip liner and… well everything lol. I only have a small collection of makeup as it is generally more expensive but my skin thanks me for not slathering it in synthetic ingredients everyday so I just have to cough up the cash 😀
    I also quite like Lily lolo for a budget option 🙂

    xx Annabel

  3. Dana

    I second the above. I use all kinds of make up and am not hung up on natural, but the kjaer weis blushes are incredible, and Ilia lip conditioner in bang bang is my fav lipstick. I have a few in different bags!

  4. Annabel is spot on. I also write just about organic/natural brands and it’s exciting to see them getting more attention – excited to see what you feature in part two. 🙂

    Minerals are the way to go for cheaper options – Lily Lolo is the most well known but I prefer Elemental Beauty and stateside Silk Naturals and The All Natural Face are well-regarded for their selection of eyeshadows but also their lip colours.

    My favourite tinted moisturiser has been Dr. Hauschka as their previous 00 translucent make up was perfect for my skin colour. Unfortunately they’ve been discontinued, so I’m on the hunt again.

    Content is a wonderful shop – if you haven’t been in person, go!

    H xo

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