10 All-Natural Beauty Products All Brides Should Try on Their Big Day
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Do you know what's in your beauty products? Most consumers don't realize that there are over 1,300 ingredients banned in the European Union that aren't restricted in the United States, including hormone disruptors, carcinogens, heavy metals, petrochemicals, and formaldehyde. After months of research, I was horrified to realize that harmful, toxic ingredients were hiding inside the pretty packaging of many of my go-to products.
I'm a professional makeup artist and hairstylist with my own team of professionals, and we specialize in working with brides. My number one priority is the health of my clients, so I decided that the entire Miss Harlequin team would ditch the dirty and go natural. In the past, it was hard to find products that performed well in addition to being safe. (That's especially problematic when you need a client's hair and makeup to last from the processional through the afterparty.) Thankfully, the modern world of natural and nontoxic beauty is glamorous and effective.
Keep reading! I've curated 10 all-natural beauty picks for your big day, from a miracle-working eye shadow primer to a superpigmented lipstick. You'll love them so much, I'm sure you'll keep using them well after the honeymoon has ended.
— Additional reporting by Cati James, senior artist at Miss Harlequin Makeup and Hair
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Acure Day Cream
This amazing moisturizer doubles as a primer, giving you a smooth, hydrated canvas with zero greasy feel. Packed with skin-loving ingredients like aloe, acai, and organic chamomile, it works wonders on every skin type. Bonus points for the delicious light citrus scent.
Acure Day Cream ($17)
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Lily Lolo Sculpt and Glow Contour Duo
I could rave all day about chic British brand Lily Lolo, but I'll spare you the details and just say GET THIS PALETTE. The bronzer is the perfect muted shade for contouring, while the highlighter gives that lit-from-within glow without looking too shimmery. Both shades can build from quite natural to dramatically bold, so you get great versatility from one pocket-sized palette.
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Honest Beauty Concealer Duo
Honest Beauty is one of the pioneering brands in luxury natural beauty, and it has definitely earned its name recognition. This concealer is light, not cakey, and boy, does it cover! A little goes a really long way, so you can blend it down for sheer coverage or build it up to tackle even the most stubborn dark circles or blemishes. Throw in a wide shade range of true-to-life skin colors, and what's not to love?
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Alima Pure Pressed Foundation
I just adore the finish of this buildable mineral powder. Whether using it as a light setting powder or a full-coverage foundation, the performance stays consistent and never looks heavy or cakey. It also works beautifully as an undereye brightener to add coverage and staying power to your concealer.
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John Masters Organics Sculpting Clay
There isn't one product I don't like from this incredible organic hair care brand, but if I had to choose a favorite, I'd go with this versatile styling cream. Part pomade, part serum, this is what I grab any time I need to add texture, definition, or hydration. It works wonders for smoothing down frizz or as a lightweight heat protector, and the lovely citrus-peppermint scent helps calm prewedding jitters.
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Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask
Don't let the price tag throw you off: the contents really live up to the packaging's claim of "instant glow"! I used one sample of this incredible mask and immediately ran out to buy the full size. This exfoliating beta-hydroxy treatment acts like a light peel and is packed full of organic ingredients that remove surface debris, leaving just your best, glowing skin to shine. Use this the night before your wedding and your makeup will apply like a dream.
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The All Natural Face Magic Vegan Eye Primer
The name says it all — it's magic! When I switched my kit to nontoxic products, I was so scared to part with my former favorite primer. My fears were immediately put to bed the first time I tested this wonder product. Not only is the price better, but it is also incredibly effective, all without exposing the delicate eye area to harmful chemicals. I don't know what kind of mad alchemists they have working at The All Natural Face, but I hope they keep up the good work.
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Red Apple Lipstick
Guys, it's really hard to find great all-natural lipstick. I wanted good coverage, a wide range of shades, a creamy texture, and, of course, clean ingredients. I was beginning to lose hope, but that's when I found Red Apple. With an amazing selection of neutral and pink shades, you're sure to find your perfect bridal lip. They are buildable and well-pigmented, so you'll get lasting color, and they feel moisturizing and comfortable.
Red Apple Lipstick ($24)
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Ecco Bella Flower Color Blush
Superpigmented with just a little bit of glow, these blushes give you the perfect flush that looks like your own healthy skin. Their color range is very natural and offers the right undertones for any skin tone. I also love that their eco-friendly packaging gives you the option to mix and match your favorite blush, bronzer, or eye shadow colors so you can have all of your natural beauty staples in one place. Genius!
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Herbivore Jasmine Body Oil
This delicate and soothing body oil is one of my favorite finishing touches. Use it on the arms and décolletage for a subtle, gorgeous glow with no shimmer. It's that little something extra that makes you feel like it's a very special occasion, and the heavenly scent is to die for.
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