You don't have to throw your sustainable living efforts out the window to get the perfect Halloween look. There are plenty of cool, clean makeup and hair brands to give the vibe you want without toxic chemicals, unethical labor practices, or excess waste. It's estimated that the cosmetics industry creates more than 120 billion units of plastic packaging every year — spooooky!
Keep your makeup bag clean, and let your Halloween look be the only scary thing you enjoy this spooky season.
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TooD BioGlitter
Why It's Cool
Did you know conventional glitter is made up of harmful microplastics? TooD offers a shimmery alternative to waste with their non-toxic, plastic-free biodegradable glitter made from plant cellulose. Choose from a range of colors and enjoy on Halloween — and beyond!
$26
Lime Crime Unicorn Hair Full Coverage Dye
Why It's Cool
Turn your basic Halloween costume into a masterpiece with the right hair color from Lime Crime's colorful range of semi-permanent dyes. They're all 100% vegan and cruelty-free — plus, it's formulated especially for at-home DIY.
$17
Ecopiggy EarthPaint Non-Toxic Children's Face Paint
Why It's Cool
Clean makeup is important every day of the year, but especially when it's meant for our kiddos' Halloween costumes. This non-toxic face paint is made with safe, organic ingredients so you can create the perfect look that's totally skin safe.
$17.99
Fat and the Moon Black Mineral Eye Coal
Why It's Cool
Looking for drama this Halloween? Look no further than the clean makeup masters at Fat and the Moon. The company's handmade, organic black eye coal is made with beeswax and kaolin clay so you can be sure it'll stay in place all night long.
$17.99
Mehron CreamBlend Stick
Why It's Cool
Unlike other long-lasting grease paints, Mehron has formulated a 100% petroleum-free option. It's also vegan and not tested on animals, so you can feel good about the brand as you create whatever look you can imagine with their vivid color range.
$11.95
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