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Nic's Makeup Tips

If I can be cruelty-free in my professional work, I can encourage others to adopt a cruelty-free routine. You can achieve the same stunning and current, looks that are portrayed in all the glossy, fashion magazines using only cruelty-free products. Beware of companies claiming to be 'cruelty-free' as it not always entirely the truth e.g. the company might not test the finished product but they did test it at every step along the process.
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Alexami

The products are fantastic for people with sensitive and problem skin, as they provide beautiful coverage, yet let the skin breathe. This Australian mineral cosmetic company has created a stunning, high fashion range of products that are 100% natural, safe and vegan.

Zuii Certified Organic Cosmetics

is an Australian company that specializes in producing natural mineral cosmetics, with a beneficial twist. They have introduced into their petals and buds from certified organic flowers, along with the wonderful skin enhancing benefits of added vitamins and essential oils. Zuii is a great treat for you skin, as well as protecting it.

My Earth

is a wonderful, environmentally friendly, vegan Australian mineral makeup company. Not only do they produce a stunning range of professional quality cosmetics, their products are actually good for your skin. My Earth is committed to helping save the planet and donate a % of all net sales to Rainforest Conservation.

Amina Cosmetics Mineral Makeup

is a fantastic Australian made and owned company that offers a stunning and vast range of skin-safe cosmetics. Amina cosmetics are vegan, natural and hypoallergenic, whilst not compromising on fashion and glamour. Anima Cosmetics nourish and protect your skin and give fabulous natural coverage.

Zuzu Luxe

Zuzu Luxe is a fabulous US based company that is available online. The range was inspired by the European spa traditions using all natural ingredients, combining and soothing to create a stunning, fresh and sophisticated range of cosmetics. I love that you can get "talc free" in pressed powder form.

Adorn Mineral Makeup

is a fantastic Melbourne-based company with clean, green ethics. Their stunning product range is made using only high grade Australian Minerals, free from all the dangerous ingredients commonly used in cosmetics. Adorn is committed to manufacturing their products using sustainable and environmentally friendly methods.

Logona and Sante

Logona and Sante are world renowned German brands of natural cosmetics, hair and skin care products, now available in Australia. What makes these brands unique is that they are manufactured and produced in accordance with the strictest ecological and ingredient standards. Logona and Sante won't compromise on quality or purity.

Aussie Mineral Makeup

Aussie Mineral Makeup grew from the concern that some products we put on our skin are toxic. Our skin is the largest organ of our body, and it absorbs the cosmetics we apply to it. The challenge of producing safe cosmetics inspired Aussie Mineral Makeup to create a gorgeous line of natural, mineral cosmetics that are not only safe to use.

Ere Perez

Ere Perez products are stunning. Ere has created a cosmetic range using natural ingredients that nourish the skin, making you beautiful both inside and out. Her products are full of vitamins and organic oils, and are free of perfumes and chemical colourants.

Zuzu Luxe

Here is stunning look by Zuzu Luxe, the gorgeous line of natural, fresh cosmetics created in the US and now available to Australian shoppers online. The Zuzu Luxe range of cosmetics is huge and their range of metallic liquid eyeliners is totally stunning.

Musq

Musq is a wonderful new Australian, 100% natural, mineral makeup company. They have a glamourous, high fashion edge with a really great motto "Killer looks - no killer ingredients!" The Musq range is stunning, not only are the colours totally gorgeous but the all-natural, safe ingredients actually improve and protect your skin.

Pure Gaisha

Pure Gaisha is the brainstorm of two Aussie sisters who care deeply about animals and wanted to produce a beautiful, high-quality line of skincare and cosmetics The sisters are so passionate about this that a percentage of their profits go to various animal charities.

Earth's Beauty

The Earth's Beauty line of pure loose powder make-up was developed for those who are sensitive or allergic to traditional cosmetics, or for those who prefer to use more natural based products. Earth's Beauty products use minimal ingredients, therefore the majority of their products come in a loose powder form.

Earthy Essences

A wonderful Australian company. I am thrilled that we nowhave so manyexcellent and safe mineral cosmetics to choose from. This is probably the most extensive range I have come across, with a vast selection of mineral foundations suited to the darkest through to the palest of skins.

Eternity

Eternity Designs Mineral Makeup is a completely 100% Australian made, private label range of pure mineral, cosmetics. They are leaders in creating customized blends of mineral cosmetics for various well-known mineral cosmetic companies. The ranges that they are able to create are almost limitless.

Couleur Caramel

Couleur Caramel is a 100% certified organic, paraben-free natural makeup company that comes from France and is now available here in Australia. It was produced under the principle of respecting not only humanity, but animals, the environment and our planet.