Something else enterprising folks can stew their brain juices over: eco-friendly makeup brushes. I went to Sephora the other day to look for a foundation brush, with my only requirements being 1. no animal hair (i.e., “cruelty-free;” the hub didn’t see anything wrong with this until I described a possible raccoon-, pony-, badger-Auschwitz—who knows, right?) and 2. not made in China. After much poking around, I finally found one that was made of synthetic hair in France—not the best-case scenario, but it doesn’t look like the U.S. makes cosmetic brushes anymore. Surely someone can do better? (Going without makeup is probably the most sustainable, but I have splotchy skin and I’m a vain bird.)
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megan said,
April 16, 2007 at 5:03 pm
It looks like pristine planet has some animal free makeup brushes made in the US. I don’t know if they are exactly what you are looking for and they are a bit expensive, but you might want to check them out. It’s absolutely ridiculous that it is so difficult to find a brush that didn’t have to fly halfway across the world!
http://www.pristineplanet.com/
Jasmin said,
April 16, 2007 at 5:15 pm
Thanks, Megan! Through PristinePlanet I found an animal-free makeup brush from Greenfeet. A bit on the pricey side, though, but what isn’t, these days? Oh vanity, vanity.