NATURAL WONDERS
IN 2020, A GREEN BEAUTY KIT CAN STILL PACK A SERIOUS PUNCH. HERE, THE ELLE TEAM AND OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS SHARE THEIR FAVOURITE ECOFRIENDLY BUYS
The best buys for a sustainable beauty bag, as voted by the experts.
BEST SKIN TREATMENT
Bqk Radiance Duo, $138, Biologi, adorebeauty.com.au (1)
“With one serum for morning and one for night, it’s great for travel as it replaces my usual set of three to four. And I really do wake up radiant when I use it.” – Kate Morris
BEST MOISTURISER
Organics Argan Nourishing Moisturiser, $13.95, Garnier, chemistwarehouse.com.au (2)
“I love that this super-hydrating formula contains nourishing oils but absorbs quickly and never feels greasy.” – Brooke Le Poer Trench
BEST SKIN SPLURGE
Active Botanical Serum, $270, Vintner’s Daughter, ondabeauty.com.au (3)
“A one-stop-shop serum that does it all! I love the smell, consistency and how it makes my skin feel.” – Nicole Manning
BEST BALM
Noni Glow Face Balm, $32, Kora Organics, sephora.com.au (4)
“I never really thought about touching up on moisture throughout the day, but this balm makes it easy.” – Pema Bakshi
BEST MASK
Super-food Mask, $57.80, Inlight, benaturallyyou.com (5)
“This mask plumps and refreshes my skin by helping to stimulate collagen, with spirulina to detoxify and barley grass and rosehip oil to repair.” – Cora Hilts
BEST OIL CLEANSER
One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil, $73, Tatcha, mecca.com.au (6)
“This dissolves all makeup in one easy step. Fully cleansed, done!” – Sheena Yaitanes
BEST EXFOLIATOR
Enzyme Face Polish, $110, Sodashi, adorebeauty.com.au (7)
“I love to use this triple-action exfoliant once or twice per week, especially in summer — it’s nonabrasive and seriously glowinducing.” – Nicole Manning
BEST CLEANSER
Regenerating Cleanser, $138, Tata Harper, sephora.com.au (8)
“I urge any sceptics of natural skincare to try Tata Harper’s products. This daily exfoliating cleanser thoroughly cleans without irritating my sensitive skin.” – Pema Bakshi >
BEST MASCARA
Long Lash Vegan Mascara, $45, Inika, nourishedlife.com.au (1)
“This knocks all the other natural mascaras out of the park. It lengthens and volumises without chemicals or synthetics, so I never get sore or itchy eyes — just lots of comments about how great my lashes look!” – Mariana Boulos
BEST EYESHADOW
Eyeshadow in Charmed, $64, Kjaer Weis, iamnaturalstore.com.au (2)
“I like a light, natural look for events or special occasions, and this eyeshadow is one of my favourites. It has a subtle bronzy-peach tint that works for day or night.” – Tata Harper
BEST BLUSH
Carrot Colour Pot in Holy, $32, Ere Perez, nourishedlife.com.au (3)
“This little pot of goodness is vegan and so versatile. I use it on my lips and cheeks, and it gives the loveliest wash of colour.” – Vanessa Megan Gray Lyndon
BEST FOUNDATION
Tinted Face Oil, $64, Kosas, mecca.com.au (4)
“My secret to achieving a ‘no makeup’ look. The coverage and texture is light but also buildable. It’s my weekend go-to.” – Pema Bakshi
BEST LIP BALM
Lip Ammo, $24, Hunter Lab, hunterlab.com.au (5)
“Lip Ammo combines shea butter with macadamia and sweet almond oils to condition and heal the skin, leaving a subtle peppermint scent. Plus, it’s locally made. Throw one in every bag.” – Kate Lancaster
BEST CONCEALER
“Un” Cover-up, $55, RMS Beauty, mecca.com.au (6)
“Instead of using foundation, I mix a few drops of face oil into this concealer pot and apply it all over my face with a makeup brush.” – Miranda Kerr
BEST LIPSTICK
Lip Nourish Lipstick in Rose Lime, $29.95, Lük Beautifood, nourishedlife.com.au (7)
“The perfect mix between a lipstick and a lip balm. It feels so creamy and keeps my lips soft, plus the formula is 100 per cent natural.” – Mariana Boulos
BEST PRIMER
Smooth Affair Facial Primer & Brightener, $80, Jane Iredale, adorebeauty.com.au (8)
“This primer and brightener does everything in one hit. My makeup sits comfortably and my skin stays hydrated without crossing over into greasy territory.” – Pema Bakshi
BEST TINTED MOISTURISER
Nutrient Day Cream Tinted SPF 30, $55, Josh Rosebrook, cleanbeautymarket.com.au (9)
“It’s everything you want from a tinted moisturiser: lightweight and looks lovely on its own, but also works well as a primer to smooth skin before makeup. I haven’t gone a day without it since I found it.” – Vanessa Megan Gray Lyndon
BEST BROW PRODUCT
Universal Brow Lash Serum, $42, Eye Of Horus, adorebeauty.com.au (10)
“I love this product as it makes my brows look fluffy yet groomed and under control.” – Kate Morris
BEST UNDER-EYE CONCEALER
Perfecting Concealer, $19.95, Nude By Nature, nudebynature.com.au (11)
“I’m prone to dark circles, but this concealer acts like an eraser. I tap a little under my eyes, set it with powder and forget they even existed.” – Kate Lancaster
BEST ILLUMINATOR
Glisten + Glow Skin Illuminator, $92, Lilah B, mecca.com.au (12)
“I love the dewy sheen this illuminator provides. It’s natural, but still noticeable.” – Pema Bakshi
BEST MULTITASKER
Balm Stick in Spring, $43, Olio E Osso, mecca.com.au (13)
“This hydrating stick might look alarmingly bright in the tube, but it gives skin a subtle wash of colour and hit of radiance. Perfect worn over foundation or swiped on bare skin.” – Brooke Le Poer Trench >