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    Lipsticks that Aren't Laced with Lead -- Our Best Picks

    By The_Stir | Beauty on Shine – Fri, Feb 17, 2012 3:54 PM EST

    all natural lipstickall natural lipstickI was just as surprised as the next person to learn that over 400 lipsticks from brands like L'Oreal, Maybelline, NARS, and CoverGirl contain lead. Turns out, lipsticks actually contain a lot of nasty ingredients like crushed up bugs, harmful chemicals, and parasites. Point is, the stuff may be pretty, but it's also pretty gross. And according to a recent study, the average woman who wears lipstick daily eats five pounds of it a year, and that doesn't even account for the amount that is absorbed through the lips and into our bloodstream. So yeah, it may be worth making sure that your favorite cosmetic isn't harmful to your health.

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    The FDA maintains that the amount of lead and other stuff in lipsticks pose no safety risks, but it's still better to play it safe rather than sorry. So here are 5 lipsticks that are totally lead-free, safe to use, and good, good looking.

    all natural lipstickall natural lipstick
    Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze, $17    . This watermelon colored lipstick is 100 percent pure. It's made of avocado and cocoa butter and includes vitamins and antioxidants to help your pout look its best.

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    Burt's Bees Lip Gloss, $7    . Burt's Bees is usually a go-to when you're looking for beauty products with a natural base, and this lip gloss is no exception. Pretty in pink, and pretty healthy.

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    all natural lipstickall natural lipstickWet n Wild, $1.99. No lead was detected in this cheap-o drugstore lipstick. You don't have to spend the big bucks to ensure your safety.

    all natural lipstickall natural lipstickMAC lipstick, $14. This MAC stick tested lead-free, as well. So eat up!

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    Bare Minerals lipstick, $15    . Bare Minerals lipsticks are 100 percent natural and use stuff like jojoba, sesame, and coconut oils. They come in a ton of colors, too, so you'll be sure to find a safe shade that suits you.

    What lipstick do you use? Do you only shop for all natural ones, or no, it doesn't really matter that much?

    Photo via apdk/Flickr; courtesy photos

    Written by Lindsay Mannering for CafeMom's blog, The Stir.

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    14 comments

    • Reader
      Reader  •  2 months ago
      I use Wet and Wild at $1.98 and now find out it is lead-free...a bonus!
    • Mia
      Mia  •  2 months ago
      Wow, who would have thought that a cheap brand like Wet & Wild would NOT contain any lead in their lipstick. Just goes to prove that the more expensive brands of makeup are not always better....Also, why are there crushed bugs in lipsticks???? I'm not understanding that.
      • NikkiT
        NikkiT 2 months ago
        crushed bugs to create the color, some pink colored yogurts and other foods too. they just list it as a dye.
    • Emerald
      Emerald  •  2 months ago
      Parbens are also very dangerous, and most creams, foundations, eye shadows, mascaras and lipsticks contain them too. Try going to your local store and see how long it takes you to find make up that doesn't! But it is possible. St. Ives lotions are paraben-free and very cheap to buy. Plus, they smell great and work amazingly well. Burt's bees has a whole line of awesome products from shampoo to make up to zit remedies, and I use a lot of those.
    • Pearl T
      Pearl T  •  2 months ago
      Max is the way to go,but its so expensive.I think I have swallowed quite a bit of lead in my lifetime for I never leave home without my leadstick!!!
    • Veronica
      Veronica  •  2 months ago
      We eat five pounds of lipstick a year? Really? Take the number of tubes of lipstick you completely use up in an entire year and tell me the contents out of the tubes would weigh as much as a large roasting chicken? I just picked up a tube of L'Oreal and the contents weigh about 1/10 of an ounce. Almost ten tubes to make ONE OUNCE. It would take almost a 160 tubes to make ONE POUND, and you'd have to EAT all of it, not leave it on napkins and coffee mugs and drink cans and water bottles. So, yes, lead in lipstick is a concern but let's not grossly exagerrate the risk.
    • Horialis
      Horialis  •  Monacillo, Puerto Rico  •  2 months ago
      I knew I was a smart shopper! expensive isn't always better.
    • Freemerryjane
      Freemerryjane  •  2 months ago
      OMG I wear the first one on the list. Crap. I dont wear it very often so something else I do,eat,wear,drink, can kill me! yay
    • Reader
      Reader  •  2 months ago
      Is NYC lipstick lead free?
    • oogabooga
      oogabooga  •  Portland, Oregon  •  2 months ago
      i love how the FDA says it's fine to slather lead on your face but lead containing toys are a no go. idiots.
      • mblue
        mblue 2 months ago
        Toys are made for infants and toddlers who will probably mouthe them, exposing them to a much higher dose. Also, their tender systems are more easily hurt at this early age, leading to brain damage and developmental delays that are lifelong. Btw- I didn't see the part about slathering that you attribute to the FDA. Could you please clarify?
    • Linda
      Linda  •  Fresno, California  •  2 months ago
      Can you tell me if Mary Kay lip gloss has lead in it?
    • Linda Horton
      Linda Horton  •  Las Vegas, Nevada  •  2 months ago
      I HAVE OVER 100 TUBES OF LIPSTICK FROM MAX FACTOR , MY UNCLE WHO WAS A CHEMIST ALWAYS BROUGHT ME HOME SOME NEW SHADES SO OVER THE YEARS I HAVE THAT MANY, I RARELY USE ANY OF IT AS MY HUSBAND LIKES MY NATURAL BEAUTY!
    • Mikka
      Mikka  •  Las Vegas, Nevada  •  2 months ago
      whew thank God, i love my MAC ruby woo lipstick and im glad it doesnt have lead,
    • Keyrara
      Keyrara  •  Levittown, Pennsylvania  •  2 months ago
      Thank Gawd, I use W&W on the Regular
    • lakshmi
      lakshmi  •  Shimla, India  •  2 months ago
      i lov it thes clrrrrrr............
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