While we love a dramatic lash as much as the next person, we don't think they're worth the estimated 100 million empty plastic tubes Americans tossed out in 2019. Lucky for us, plenty of brands agree and have formulated cruelty-free, low-waste, clean mascaras that help us look good and feel good when we swipe them on.
Whether you're on a drugstore makeup budget or you like to dabble in high-end cosmetics, this list has a clean mascara for you.
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Nudi Goods Plastic Free Raven Mascara Tin
Why It's Cool
Not sure if zero-waste, clean beauty options are for you? Nudi Goods has got you covered, with a price point that's on par with drugstore mascaras. Give clean, vegan beauty a try without breaking the bank.
$8.85
Clean Faced Cosmetics Organic Natural Mascara
Why It's Cool
While this clean mascara may not give you the massive lashes other synthetic brands can, the gentle, vegan formula is buildable and gives a natural look that sticks in place all day.
$18.99
Besame Black Cake Mascara
Why It's Cool
Zero-waste, clean mascara doesn't have to be boring! Long-lasting and water-resistant, Besame mascara, inspired by a 1920s product, comes in cake form, in a luxurious, reusable metal tin.
$28
Elate Essential Mascara
Why It's Cool
Elate's iconic bamboo packaging looks great in your bathroom — and the mascara will look just as good on your lashes! This mascara, designed with sensitive eyes in mind, can be sent back once you're done with it, and Elate will take care of the packaging.
$30
Izzy Zero Waste Mascara
Why It's Cool
Cruelty-free, vegan-friendly, and zero waste — Izzy really does it all with their volumizing clean mascara. Best of all, each shipment comes with a reusable shipper so you can send back the tube for reuse once you've finished.
$39
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