Green beauty: 6 natural foundations that will kickstart your organic routine

Date June 2, 2014

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In this day and age when so many strive to live green, it comes as no surprise that more and more people are becoming interested in adding organic cosmetics to their daily makeup rotation. These days it’s easy to go down a more natural beauty route with many up-and-coming organic brands no longer relegated to the cakey-mineral powders of yesteryear, but offer foundations and cover-ups in creamy textures and lightweight feel, as well as boasts good-for-you ingredients. Thinking of going green from the base of your makeup this summer? We present you six natural beauty foundations you need to try now.

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green beauty natural foundation kjaer weis

Kjaer Weis Foundation is one of the newest natural foundations to hit the market. This luxe formula with light to medium coverage comes in a mirrored metal reusable compact and leaves a semi-matte, creamy, yet lightweight texture. Apply with fingertips for light even coverage, or a foundation brush for heavier coverage.

Available in 5 shades: light to dark.

Kjaer Weis Foundation ($76, clementinefields.ca)

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green beauty natural foundation rms cosmetics

Rms “Un” Cover-Up is the raw and organic creation of celebrity makeup artist Rose Marie Swift. This silky formula can work as a concealer or smoothed over face for light foundation coverage. This cult fave brand is based on antiseptic and nourishing coconut oil and creates a dewy look.

Available in 5 shades: snow white to dark tan.

Rms “Un” Cover-Up ($36, thedetoxmarket.ca)

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green beauty natural foundation Kide Ku

Created by Finnish cosmetics experts and designers, Kide Cosmetics Ku Mineral Foundation is housed in a wooden box. Rhis contemporary line from Finland is the only all-natural mineral makeup infused with diamonds. Containing green and white tea, it provides medium coverage, filling in lines and smoothing imperfections, leaving a matte finish and illuminated skin. Apply with a large powder brush or kabuki brush.

Available in 6 shades: light to tan

Kide Cosmetics Ku Mineral Foundation ($85, thedetoxmarket.ca)

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green beauty natural foundation studio 78

Studio 78 Paris We Oxygenize Chameleon Foundation is Eco-Certified, free from GMOs, parabens, phenoxyethanol and synthetic perfumes and dyes, among other undesirable ingredients. A moisturizing whipped cream delivers organic coconut, avocado and apricot oils to skin while changing colour to ‘match’ skin tone for medium to heavy coverage. Smooth onto skin with fingertips or sponge and blend well.

Available in 3 shades: light to medium.

Studio 78 Paris We Oxygenize Chameleon Foundation ($56, clementinefields.ca)

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green beauty natural foundation sappho cosmetics

Created by TV and movie makeup artist JoAnn Fowler, Sappho Liquid Foundation is a liquid mineral foundation preserved with essential oils. Loved by celebs like Jennifer Beals, the sheer formula is best for all over light coverage with a dewy finish. Apply with a foundation brush. Can be layered for heavier coverage.

Available in 8 shades: light to dark.

Sappho Liquid Foundation ($52, thedetoxmarket.ca)

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green beauty natural foundation narcissist

W3ll People Narcissist Stick Foundation’s creamy stick formula offers medium coverage, contains natural and organic ingredients, and works best for quick and easy application or touch ups on the go.

Available in 8 shades: light to mocha.

W3ll People Narcissist Stick Foundation ($38, Eco Diva Beauty)