Petroleum-Free Lipsticks

Is There Oil in Your Lipstick? Not With These

June 30, 2010

I dare you to watch this footage of the oil spill and not feel angry. While one person can't stop the spill, you can use fewer petrochemicals to decrease demand. Drive less, obviously, but look at your beauty bag, too, since many products use oil-derived ingredients. Next time you're buying a lipstick, why not consider a petrochemical-free version? No, it won't stop the oil from gushing, but it's all about baby steps. These eco-friendly formulas can definitely make you feel a little less anxious. To see some good options, just check out the widget below:

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Nvey Eco

NVEY ECO Organic Lipstick

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Jane Iredale Lip Crayon, Juicy 1 ea

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Dahlia

Dahlia Pure Cream Stain by suki advanced.organic.science.

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Korres

Korres Color Mandarin Lip Butter Sticks SPF 15

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Nvey Eco

NVEY ECO Organic Lipstick

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Buy Now at Beauty.com

Jane Iredale

Jane Iredale Lip Crayon, Juicy 1 ea

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Buy Now at Smallflower

Dahlia

Dahlia Pure Cream Stain by suki advanced.organic.science.

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Buy Now at Asos

Korres

Korres Color Mandarin Lip Butter Sticks SPF 15

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4 Comments

POPSUGAR Beauty 2 years 46 weeks

I already take the bus — train, actually. :) Like I said, it won't make a big dent, but it can't hurt.

Rosay77 2 years 46 weeks

Thank you for the post. I hate the feel to petrolatum on my lips and the colors of the lip products are pretty.

catherinedevlin 2 years 46 weeks

This is a silly way to try to reduce your petroleum consumption, all about image instead of substance. The amount of petroleum that actually goes into a lip gloss is so much ridiculously less than the amount your car and your home consume every single day, this is like worrying about whether your celery is "regular" or "diet" in between your trips to the Cheesecake Factory. Furthermore, if the allegedly eco-friendly product is manufactured in a less efficient process - which is quite likely, since making chemicals from petroleum is much easier than making them from most other starting materials - then the "eco-friendly" factory might end up consuming *more* petroleum. Wear whatever makeup suits you best - and take the bus. That's what will actually help.

catherinedevlin 2 years 46 weeks

This is a silly way to try to reduce your petroleum consumption, all about image instead of substance. The amount of petroleum that actually goes into a lip gloss is so much ridiculously less than the amount your car and your home consume every single day, this is like worrying about whether your celery is "regular" or "diet" in between your trips to the Cheesecake Factory.Furthermore, if the allegedly eco-friendly product is manufactured in a less efficient process - which is quite likely, since making chemicals from petroleum is much easier than making them from most other starting materials - then the "eco-friendly" factory might end up consuming *more* petroleum.Wear whatever makeup suits you best - and take the bus. That's what will actually help.

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