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Check the ingredient list for most makeup, from blush to lip plumper, and you’ll find “fragrance”, a trade-secret blend of chemical ingredients that often conceals strong toxins like phthalates and is often associated with allergies and immune system toxicity. You’ll also sometimes find the immune and organ system toxin, wildlife toxin, and possible carcinogen BHA, a masking agent found in lipstick, lip gloss, eye shadows and eyeliners. (BHA is banned for cosmetics use in the European Union due to health concerns.) Foundations, concealers, mascara and other eye makeup often contain micronized titanium dioxide, a colorant, sunscreen agent, and possible carcinogen that opens up your skin to allow other chemicals to get in better and, because of its small size, is an inhalation risk. (more)

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Miessence Translucent Powder
Miessence Translucent Powder
  • $31.77
8.6
Gourmet Body Treats Foundation Primer
Gourmet Body Treats Foundation Primer
  • $18.00
8.5
Dr. Hauschka Translucent Face Powder, Compact
Dr. Hauschka Translucent Face Powder, Compact
  • $36.95
8.4
The Body Shop Nature's Minerals Cheek Color - Brown Topaz (Soft Brown)
The Body Shop Nature's Minerals Cheek Color - Brown ...
  • $18.00
8.3
Aubrey Organics Silken Earth Translucent Base Porcelain Beige
Aubrey Organics Silken Earth Translucent Base Porcel...
  • $23.95
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8.0
Lavera Compact Powder No. 1 Silk
Lavera Compact Powder No. 1 Silk
  • $24.00
7.6
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Loose Powder Blush, Classic Glow
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Lo...
  • $27.79
7.3
Almay Line Smoothing Pressed Powder, Light Medium
Almay Line Smoothing Pressed Powder, Light Medium
  • $32.05
7.0
Ecco Bella Flowercolor Face Powder Fair
Ecco Bella Flowercolor Face Powder Fair
  • $21.95
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6.9
Maybelline Finish Matte Pressed Powder, Medium Beige
Maybelline Finish Matte Pressed Powder, Medium Beige
  • $6.99
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6.8
L'Oréal Glam Bronze Pressed Bronzing Powder, Dazzling Sunlight
L'Oréal Glam Bronze Pressed Bronzing Powder, Dazzlin...
  • $29.54
6.8
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Pressed Powder 03 Medium
Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Pressed Powder 03 M...
6.8
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The ingredient list for most makeups is long, and you may not want many of those chemicals having enhanced absorption ability, particularly when those ingredients include things like DMDM hydantoin (a preservative that releases trace amounts of formaldehyde that's also a potential skin irritant and immune system toxin), aluminum starch octenylsuccinate (an anti-caking agent and thickener that could be contaminated with heavy metals like lead or arsenic), and triethanolamine (a pH adjuster that's an immune system toxin and possible skin irritant).

Lipstick and moisturizers also sometimes contain triclosan, an anti-bacterial chemical that accumulates in wildlife and could lead to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. Another ingredient to watch out for in moisturizers is oxybenzone, a sunscreen agent that’s banned for cosmetics use in Japan because of concerns about possible carcinogenic properties and because of the way it enhances skin absorption.

Reading makeup ingredient lists takes a lot of work, and it’s not easy to find makeups without any of these chemicals. But they are out there, and you can browse for them in GoodGuide, using both our ingredient listings and our makeup ratings. Products with high health and environmental ratings include few or none of the chemicals of concern, while PETA or Leaping Bunny certified makeups are not tested on animals.