Green queens rummage through our makeup bags

Alison Bills, Managing Editor

Favorite: Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss

BOC Feedback: Toxins in this formula include BHT.

Suggestion: Suitable alternative in fashion colors lip gloss by ZuZu Luxe.

Favorite: Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush, Minty Lip Shine

BOC Feedback: This gloss contains several synthetic polymers and colors.

Suggestion: We recommend 100% Pure Mint Lip Balm, which includes organic cocoa, Shea and avocado butters.

Favorite: Maybelline XXL Pro Curl Washable mascara

BOC Feedback: Love Maybelline mascara but, but it does contain toxins including methyl-, ethyl-, butyl- and propyl-parabens.

Suggestion: Our favorite non-toxic equivalent is BareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara.

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