8 Natural Beauty Buys That Celebrity Makeup Artists Love

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Celebrities have access to the best beauty treatments in the industry, and they know something not all women do: natural products are really, really good. For years, many of us have believed that you need to choose between intense pigment or healthy ingredients, but this is just not true! In the past few years, brands have developed natural products that both look good and do good for your complexion.

After all, your skin is your largest organ, and it needs nourishment in order to naturally glow. Products packed with face-feeding vitamins and botanicals can make you look even more radiant. Since what you put on your skin absorbs into your body, the cleaner the ingredient list, the better!

We spoke with the makeup artists of stars like Claire Danes, Kate Mara, and Camilla Belle to find out what natural beauty buys are essentials in their kits — and which items their clients are actually requesting. From nontoxic hydrators and smudge-proof liners to latex-free lash glues, here are their coveted finds.

IXXI Milky Hydrating Lotion

IXXI Milky Hydrating Lotion

Claire Danes's makeup artist, Matin Maulawizada, preps the skin with this fresh hydrating lotion ($49). "I'm addicted to it, because it has pine water and evening primrose extract, which smells fresh, acacia honey extract helps calm inflammation, and sugar complex helps the skin maintain hydration all day," he said.

Maulawizada especially likes to use this before applying a creamy moisturizer to his clients' faces. "The milky mist hydrates right away," he added. Try spritzing on the lightweight potion throughout the day to refresh your makeup.

Biossance The Revitalizer Universal Moisturizing Concentrate

Biossance The Revitalizer Universal Moisturizing Concentrate

"I love knowing that the ingredients that I spread on my skin and that of my clients' is nourishing, imparts radiance and glow, and does it with none of the bad stuff so many of the mainstream brands contain," explained celebrity makeup artist Katey Denno, whose clients include Amber Heard and Mindy Kaling. "This moisturizer ($58) is 100 percent nontoxic, good for all skin types, and an excellent hydrator."

Weleda Skin Food

Weleda Skin Food

"My clients love the quick absorption and soothing qualities of Skin Food," said Ramy Gafni, who has worked with Britney Spears and Naomi Campbell. The formula ($19) is very nourishing, thanks to ingredients like lavender, chamomile, and calendula.

"I top it with my primer, which locks the moisturizing ingredients against the skin," he explained. "Using the two products together reduces redness and puffiness and helps makeup stay on longer."

Honest Beauty Everything Cream Foundation

Honest Beauty Everything Cream Foundation

Daniel Martin has client Jessica Alba to thank for this product. "I love this foundation ($30), because it's formulated without parabens, mineral oil, paraffins, and silicones, and because it has versatility," he explained. "I can sheer it out or build it up, creating two completely different looks."

Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyelash Adhesive

Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyelash Adhesive

This all-natural lash glue ($16) is a favorite of Ashley Donovan, Kelly Clarkson's makeup artist. "It holds all day without all of the chemicals typically found in other brands," she said. "Many of my clients have sensitive eyes or allergies to latex, so they love being able to wear false lashes without any itching or irritation."

Votre Vu Le Joli Crayon Soft Eyeliner

Votre Vu Le Joli Crayon Soft Eyeliner

"This creamy eyeliner ($23) glides with precision, depositing rich pigment while nourishing the eye area with antioxidant ingredients like avocado oil and grapeseed extract," explained celebrity makeup artist Roxanne Saffaie. "I love using it as a base before eye shadow on my clients (like Shailene Woodley) or for the perfect cat eye that will not budge for hours."

Jane Iredale Jelly Jar Gel Eyeliner

Jane Iredale Jelly Jar Gel Eyeliner

Christy Turlington's, Camilla Belle's, and Julie Bowen's makeup artist, Suzy Gerstein, said her clients appreciate how long-wearing this gel liner ($28) is. When they wear this formula, they don't have to worry about smudges on the red carpet.

"I love that it is certified cruelty-free and that the ingredients are clean and gentle," she stated. "It allows me to create a variety of effects from natural to dramatic and gives me a good minute or two of play time before it sets for water-resistant longwear."

Juara Candlenut Body Creme

Juara Candlenut Body Creme

"More and more of my clients are requesting natural beauty options, so I like to carry products that won't cause an allergy or reaction," explained Los Angeles-based celebrity makeup artist Coleen Campbell-Olwell. (Kate Mara and Neve Campbell are just two of her gorgeous clients.)

Part of a makeup artist's job is making sure that any exposed skin looks hydrated and fresh. "This creamy lotion ($35) feels so luxurious, smells amazing, goes on velvety and moisturizes all day without that greasy look or feel, plus it's sulfate-, paraben-, and mineral-oil-free."