Just so you know, the reason I personally like these videos is that when I run out of products, I try to replace them with a more sustainable option, and when I do that, I don’t want to be flying blind. I want to get products that have reviews from people I trust. So, thank you for sharing because it really does help.

@rocioiribe5841

3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯 I'm not buying things right away. I'm making notes for when i run out and need things next. This is not only sustainable obvs but it's the only financially smart way to switch over to low waste and eco lifestyle.

@lilythomas5346

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, this is how I’m trying to switch to a more sustainable life too.

@theecoedit

2 жыл бұрын

I make youtube videos about sustainable beauty products so I have lots of recommendations for you if this is your cup of tea!

I saw a program where you can clean and send your mascara wands to a wild life reserve and they use them to clean birds. Since they are so small they are perfect for that

@rocioiribe5841

3 жыл бұрын

Wands for Wildlife. They currently paused their collection until 2021

@nightshaderach

3 жыл бұрын

@@rocioiribe5841 Thank you for the information! I knew there was a service but really nothing more. I think it is a great resource and you can always save up the wands and then send them when they reopen.

@rocioiribe5841

3 жыл бұрын

@@nightshaderach oh for sure! I have an old zip lock bag full of old wands I've cleaned and I'm saving them until 2021 😁

You can sanitize your powders by spraying rubbing alcohol on them once in a while! It kills the bacterias on top

@arielholmes8700

3 жыл бұрын

also relating to mascara, you said you don’t like cake mascara because bacteria can build up but that is actually even more likely with tube mascara. the mascara gets mixed with bacteria and you can’t change that, but with a cake mascara you can sanitize the top layer and the rest of the mascara is completely sanitary

@L1ttlef0ot

3 жыл бұрын

@@arielholmes8700 I agree, since tube mascara is supposed to be tossed 6 months after opening just from bacteria buildup and air exposure. I have besamé cake mascara in black and purple and they’re gonna last me a very long time since I seldom wear makeup, and I don’t have to throw out a tube of mascara just because it’s been a while since I used makeup

@zocansew

3 жыл бұрын

@@L1ttlef0ot do you like it? ive been thinking about buying it

@L1ttlef0ot

3 жыл бұрын

@@zocansew yes! Just takes a little bit of trial and error to get the water ratio right and application, but it’s nothing crazy. I kept my favorite mascara wand from a different bottle and disenfected it to use with the cake mascara instead of the supplied brush because I like mine better but the original one works just fine too. Best tip I can give is to wait a minute after putting the water on top so it congeals into a paste, if it’s immediate it’s too watery

@Catb3333

2 жыл бұрын

@@arielholmes8700 but tube mascaras are meant to be replaced every 3-6 months unlike a cake mascara.

One thing that makes me really sad is when I tell someone I'm zero waste and they say 'oh you're one of THOSE people.' Just makes me sad that some people don't even care about our planet.

@stephaniecasper7578

3 жыл бұрын

I think part of it is that people are jaded by experiences with “zero waste” people who care more about plastic than people. Being kind and open to questions can slowly undo the damage others have done.

@earlgrey5114

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniecasper7578 so true.

@stephaniekarina6256

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!!

@theecoedit

2 жыл бұрын

Aw that is sad! Being a part of the sustainability community has been such a blessing!

Nordstrom recently partnered with Terracycle and will now take mascara tubes and other cosmetic packaging that is harder to recycle!

@brittasings

3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing news! Thanks for sharing

Just went to Lush yesterday looking for a moisturizer I could use as primer. I let the worker know what I was currently using and that I finally ran out and wanted a cruelty free alternative. She congratulated me on going cruelty free and I didn’t have the heart to tell her that I’ve just had it for literal YEARS 🥴😂 thanks for being real and using expired products too.

So about 5 years ago I stopped wearing makeup. I just brush my brows and curl my lashes now. If I really have to (like I know I'll be photographed), I'll cover my spots if I have any. I've found my skin has been really behaving with no makeup involved! I guess no make up is completely zero waste lol

Have you tried Besame before? They have a vintage style mascara that comes in a tin that’s refillable.

@GhostGirVinera

3 жыл бұрын

I have one, along with the brow+mascara brush of theirs, it last forever, even if you reapply it multiple times a day, I've had mine for 7 months now, and still don't need a replacement Best purchase I ever made

@oliviarenaud2044

3 жыл бұрын

I truly hated the Cake Mascara, I have pretty great eyelashes and it did absolutely nothing or made them look worse. I also hated the Kjear Weiss mascara and waste $45 on it. I have yet to find a lower waste mascara that works for me :(

@alidacorr6088

3 жыл бұрын

I love Besame cake mascara! I don’t feel like bacteria collects- it does dry out between uses and hasn’t irritated my eyes. They do provide a little brush, but I also kept and use my favorite mascara wand to get the product to sit the way I want it to. It’s a little more pricey (compared to drug store) but I highly recommend!

@nancylomeli7781

3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone use it as eyeliner?

@lat726

3 жыл бұрын

How is it produced? I know it comes in tin and it sounds so cool. But I can't find anything about the production. If it is low waste and fair produced. Where they produce it...:/

I work at ulta, we are required to destroy or on some items send back to the vendor everything. I've questioned it before on why we couldn't donate it. Apparently people were trying to return the donated items and get merchandise credit. It kills me seeing all the waste but the cardboard does get recycled. I always ask people on smaller purchases if they need a bag instead of just giving them one.

@youlextube

3 жыл бұрын

Got to the end of your comment and saw that you ask people if they’d like a bag with small purchases- I really reallyyy appreciate that. You’re doing Gods work lol. Can’t STAND at grocery stores or whatever when a single item (or a small item(s)) are put into a bag, it gets me upset inside. Also why people don’t say more often “I don’t need a bag”!! Small story time- I was only getting a few things at self checkout just putting them on the side after scanning to carry out myself, scanned the bottle of alcohol I had as the last thing and of course the store associate came over to approve it. Then after doing so, took it from where I had put it w the other things and DOUBLE BAGGED IT saying “Put it in a bag so it doesn’t break and to do 2 so it doesn’t accidentally fall through the bottom”... Like I was just planning on actually holding onto my things the few yards it takes to walk out to my car but okay?? I appreciated the thought but, if I wanted it bagged I would have done it myself- @ SELF check out lol. It’s so unfortunate how most employees are sort of programmed to put every single item into a plastic bag. I very much hope this can be a change in the future- you’re already doing a small part wherever you are in the world! So Thank You!! X

@MindyGail

3 жыл бұрын

@@youlextube it kills me having to damage things so I usually avoid it. But having to take out trash is sickening (not because its gross). I do what I can at register like encouraging people to email receipts and not use bags when it makes sense for them. I love my job and the people I work with but its really opened my eyes to the unbelievable amounts of garbage and waste that big businesses have. I actually said he ending quote to a person one day who was mentioning being more conscious of things.

After being a makeup artist for 6 years my stash was INTENSE! 🙈 beauty has been the BIGGEST challenge in recycling and finding zero waste options etc. Zero waste/low impact skincare has been such a struggle! But getting there and found some excellent stuff so far and very excited for sustainable beauty to grow! Fab vid as always ☺️💕 PS- fellow uk beans terracycle have some newer programmes of basically ANY makeup packaging as long as they are empty of product. Shelbi's bring back/closed loop recycling reminded me, lots of that becoming more popular in the uk atm!

@bubbbbletea

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm in UK and recycling makeup/skincare packaging is a real struggle

@rubydrewbury6417

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was just about to comment this! The terracycle bins have been brought in by Maybelinne and are in Boots, Superdrug and Savers for anyone who doesn’t know 🙂

@JustKristenHere

3 жыл бұрын

I just got a TerraCycle label in the US for beauty product empties! I’ve been waiting on this list for so long and saving up my empties

The liquid eyeliner and mascara from Zao makeup are amazing! Bamboo tube packaging, you unscrew a metal cap to take our the glass tube of product and buy replacements 😻

@chiqui958

3 жыл бұрын

I love Zao! Their concealer is so creamy and I love the bamboo packaging/refills!

@serenapinatelli2325

3 жыл бұрын

Are their products plastic free?

I’ve all but stopped buying makeup in 2020. Seriously, I’ve only bought a mascara this year. All I really want is more reusable packaging and a greater shade range for my friends of colour.

@spingirl8240

3 жыл бұрын

I quit wearing makeup all together in 2000. At 38 year old now, my skin is AMAZING, and am only starting to get a very few fine lines, and am completely acne free (ok, save a couple small ones during my moon cycle!)

If the elate highlighter isn’t super great as a highlighter, you could always try using it as a glowy setting powder, like the hourglass powders or Laura mercier candle glow powders!

i was literally gonna search up if shelbi has a sustainable makeup brand list on her website and this comes up! read my mind!

Secret MUA tip: dampen your liner brush with water n it will turn any shadow into eyeliner ❤️

I feel that on powder expiration. I've had a couple of eye shadow palettes for 5 years and still haven't come close to finishing the product.

With old/found makeup, you can always repress them! Depressing requires alcohol so it's also cleaning the makeup! I know it's more work, but I think it's worth it!

When I was figuring out what new foundation to get after becoming more conscious about packaging and ingredients I was super excited to try kjae weis and some other brands, but then along with SO many sustainable foundations have micha in them.....the one I've been really liking is by 100% Pure. Their lipsticks also come in 100% metal packaging👏🏼👏🏼

u can donate mascara wands washed off to an organization that uses them to help clean off wildlife from oil spills and stuff

@nheekno8018

3 жыл бұрын

Just came here to say that! ,

I like you with eyeliner! It really accents your beautiful eye color 👁👁 Great video, thanks for doing all the behind the scenes work to let us know if the products are worth our money!

Omg I forgot about the dumpster diving days!! And that's how I found your channel... Omg it's been a journey

You read my mind! I barely wear makeup but I like it from time to time and was just thinking about low waste options.

sea sponges are great zero waste alternative to beauty blenders. I like to get mine a lil damp before blending. Thanks for another great beauty video!

@alyssabenner5902

3 жыл бұрын

This really works?? What brand/type do you use?

@MeridaEllaSDB

3 жыл бұрын

Super like!!!!!!

@mintytuesday

3 жыл бұрын

​@@alyssabenner5902 I dont use a particular brand. My grandma gave me some smaller sea sponges that she had for years and never used. Any sea sponge should do. You can cut the larger ones to the size and shape you need. They sell them at craft stores for painting, but I'm sure you can find vendors on etsy who will ship them without plastic packaging.

FYI, Zao organic beauty have very similar packaging to Elate but their mascara is refillable (they still send the refill in a plastic tube but it is detachable from the bamboo case which you can reuse for the next tube of mascara. They do the same with lip products and I find them amazing! If you haven't heard of them I highly recommend checking them out :)

I bought Native for the first time two years ago, thanks to you. I also quit after my first pack (even though they worked great) because of the plastic. Now they have compostable packaging, I just ordered another three-pack!

@native_cos

3 жыл бұрын

Plastic Free is the way to be!

I feel like powders can go bad but who knows obviously. They probably go “bad” because people don’t wash their brushes that much!

Ilia beauty uses Terra cycle plus they're just an amazing clean beauty brand!

@lisamyers5824

3 жыл бұрын

I love Ilia products! What are ur thoughts Shelbi?

I know makeup expire but with powders at least, I tend to clean em up with rubbing alcohol and a cotton cloth. I think this really helps with making sure it doesn’t cause breakouts

I’ve been on a Shelbi kick today! Thank you for all the efforts you put into your content. ❤️

channels like you an Immy have inspired me to go vegetarian and I'm so grateful I found this eco-minimalism lifestyle! Thank you for making these videos

Have you heard of cheekbone beauty, it's indigenous owned and sustainable (I haven't tried it because Im trying to use up what I have) but just a recommendation for those who may want more options

@cannibalcuti3

3 жыл бұрын

Send me a link, I’d love to try!

I also use eyeshadow for eyeliner! It always melted off my face until I sprayed my brush with rose water and then applied and now it stays on all day (or as long as I remember not to rub my eyes ferociously haha)

Thank you for this video. I had some things in my Sephora cart and was grateful for the more sustainable recommendations!

I’ve been waiting for this update for so looooong. What a good week.

thank you for posting this because makeup is my form of self care and I would love to make that part of my life sustainable

I would love to see a video on tips for teens / people who live in non eco friendly people’s houses

I’ve been wanting a video like this to watch about makeup and sustainability! This is absolutely perfect 🤍🌵 I look forward to trying sustainable and plastic free makeup after I finish the makeup I bought in the past and I am still using so I don’t waste money and product.

@theecoedit

2 жыл бұрын

I would love for you to take a look at my growing channel if you are interested in sustainable beauty! I review sustainable makeup and skincare companies and tell you what is worth it

You are so beautiful and I always love your makeup especially your eyes !! Thanks for the video !

Love this! I have been slowly switching my makeup over to more sustainable brands over the last couple years. I really like shopping small Etsy shops as well as bigger more established eco brands. My makeup is now almost all sustainable 😁

This was super helpful! I’ll definitely look into these brands when holiday gift shopping :)) A note on the mascara- from what I’ve read, bacteria thrives in conventional mascara tubes, so not sure if there’s a way to avoid that 🤷🏾‍♀️

Also your blog posts are 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 Wonderful! So helpful!

Thank you for this 🙌🏼I feel like its so hard to find low-waste makeup

Thank you so much for making this video! I have been looking for eco friendly make up for so long! I will definitely use these products in my routine once what I have runs out!

I just ordered the plastic free Native a week ago because you mentioned it in a past video and I LOVE them!!

@native_cos

3 жыл бұрын

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That B roll of you and Madison putting on deodorant gleefully... Lol I love it!

With powders you can also spray them down with alcohol to kill bacteria!! It doesn't change how it performs, but it could help delay that point where it'll start causing breakouts

I love eco makeup videos. It gives me inspiration for when I do buy something which is pretty rare.

I've been using powers that are waaaaaay past the two year mark and they don't irritate my skin at all. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who does this!

Yes!!! Been waiting for you to do this kind of video!

Thanks so much for the Native code, I needed to restock my supply and hadn't tried their plastic free version yet!

@native_cos

3 жыл бұрын

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I am so excited for you sustainable Christmas videos!!

I LOVE YOUR LASHES!

thanks shelbi!!! this was extremely helpful!! 😘

I love Native deoderant SO f*cking much! The coconut scent is to die for and it is the only natural one I've found that works all day. So amazing!

@native_cos

3 жыл бұрын

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New subbie & I’m loving the content chica! ✨

I LOVE Native, it took me 2yrs before I found Native while i was looking for more sustainable options. Now they're they're the first thing I recommend anytime anyone remotely hints at going with a more natural deodorant LOL I'm so happy they went plastic free, everyone else thinks I weird for being AS excited as I am... but I am! I'll try the charcoal the next time i need a new one.

@native_cos

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the love Justina! 💙

Thank you for your review! Love the conscious shopping!

wanted to share a pretty cool win: i’ve used native deodorant for about 2 years now and one time my friend used my deodorant in a pinch and she loved the scent (coconut& vanilla) so much she’s completely switched to it! and now her bf even uses native too! they say it’s the best they’ve ever used :)

@native_cos

3 жыл бұрын

This made our day! 💙

omg i'm so early lol! yay!! you seemed very vibrant and happy in this video :) loved the website recommendation and the recycling tips!

Oh my gosh wtf your eyelashes look amazing! And they’re so long! Definitely buying!

That's highlighter is so pretty! I'm so excited you made his video because I'll need to get some products that are running out soon

I use Clean Faced Cosmetics cake mascara off of Etsy for both my mascara and eyeliner. I've used it for a year and three months and have not run out yet or had any eye problems as of yet. I like that one product has a double use. (I'm trying to reduce clutter in my life where I'm able). I love that her packaging is eco friendly, sustainable, and she uses tins to put her products in! If you have any questions on products, she responds to messages quickly, is helpful, and very nice. Hopefully this helps you. Also, thank you for all of the time and hard work you put in to create content for your viewers. It is appreciated 💙

I use the Besame cake mascara and an old L'Oreal mascara wand that I kept from my last tube of it (the shape works very well for what I want). It's a hard cake and I just wet the wand with a little water and work the top of it into a paste. The paste dries fairly quickly, so I'm not too worried about it getting nasty, but if you're squeamish about it, you can spritz it with an alcohol spray to sterilize it. Sure, it's $25 with the tin, and the refills are $20, but it lasts a loooonnngggggg time.

just ordered more native plastic free deodorant, and now they have candy cane😍😍

@native_cos

3 жыл бұрын

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I love this video!! Thank you so much, this is helpful

Kjear Weiß and RMS have foundations too. The kjear weiß is same as the powder package wise 😊

Thanks for the awesome video! Would love to see another one of these to know what you’re using in 2022

Thank you for talking about ecotools because i was worried that they were greenwashing and i had just gotten into makeup and was thinking about getting some makeup brushes. My dream was to get elate brushes but they are not the most affordable so i turned to ecotools. Also they have a nee line of brushes called interchangeables where there are brush heads that come off so you just have to get one or two handles!!! I thought this was so cool!! Not only is it eco friendly but it's also good for traveling which is always a bonus! :)

The Lush mascara and the Besame cake mascara are the best in my opinion. Lush also has a highlighter that is amazing!

@theecoedit

2 жыл бұрын

I love my zero waste mascaras from Izzy zero waste beauty and La bouche Rouge! Both have refill programs and theyre amazing

The makeup brand The Balm has come out with blushes and bronzers they are completely sustainable packaging!!

Girl your skin!!! Is soooo nice. Do a skincare video pls pls pleaaaasee

I use tin mascara from nudi which is a brand out of CA. They have a tin option and a compostable pot option. I'm not a huge makeup person so I don't wear it often, so I find the separate system makes me more comfortable about bacteria not growing because I can wash the wand after every use.

Also after you apply eye liner set it with a black eye shadow and it will help it stay so much longer, my eyes water a bunch when I’m wearing makeup and that’s a trick I use to keep my eyeliner where it’s meant to be!!

I go with what my skin will take and to minimal in those products. Like some do double duty like bronzer/eyeshadow. Gel for hair will also do brows to stay put. The older I get the less I use.

As far as mascara goes, I just ordered a cake mascara but haven’t tried it yet. One of the reasons I ordered it is cause I’ve heard many times that bacteria is actually less prone to grow on solid mascaras that dry out between uses rather than a dark tube filled with liquid where bacteria thrives.

I've been getting eco tools ads where you have one handle and then switch out the brush heads! Haven't tried it, but seems like a cool idea. Also, I use a silicone beauty "sponge" that I just wash off. It's definitely an adjustment, but now that I'm used to working with it, I love it.

I don't wear makeuo at all but thinkin about getting those balm sticks for my mom- she likes balms and liquids more than any powders I think she'd love those, plus I could take solace in her buying one less giant plastic pallet

Ok same! I thought I was the only one who uses the same makeup for years

I always watch these videos and then realize I still haven’t used up my “old” makeup. I had a bad habit of buying things and then never using them so I’m still working on getting through my previous makeup purchases (they were from “clean” brands....just not the best packaging). I’m happy that the stash is getting smaller though!!

i only really wear mascara so my impact isn’t too high in that regard but thanks for posting this!!! maybe i’ll start wearing more makeup :))

Yes 👏🏼 yes 👏🏼 yes 👏🏼 yes 👏🏼 I love this video! More of these please 😁

It’s definitely tough finding good eco makeup brands! I do love the products I’ve tried from Elate!!

@theecoedit

2 жыл бұрын

I have loved Izzy zero Waste makeup, Havu lipsticks, pacifica, La bouche rouge, and fluff cosmetics and so many more that I have talked about over on my youtube

new subscriber here and im definitely going through all your videos. your videos have been so inspirational as I've been wanting to be more eco-friendly for years now, but wasn't sure how. your account is like a map for me. I'm the weirdo in the family who always tries to think about the environment first, i hope that by following in your footsteps i can inspire my family to think more about their eco footprint :)

Glad I came across this after subscribing to your channel. I stopped wearing makeup due to the fact that I didn’t like how it used animals products &/or tested on them &/or was not environmentally friendly (green product & green package). However, I really miss wearing makeup somedays and would like the option without feeling like I’m adding to all the bad things in this world. When I used to were makeup it was minimal as I would only use some eye shadow and mascara. Can’t wait to see what you have for these options. Now onto your video! 👁👁

Such cute penciles!

I have been so confused by the insane eyebrows of the last few years and I just never understood why people did anything to their brows. But WHOA that quick transition from your no makeup brows to makeup - that makes a big difference! (I love the look with or without for you, but I can see the clear result!)

Oooooo girl I’m excited to watch this!!!! (Also can I just say how beautiful you are)

I tried native on your recommendation and I absolutely love them! Smells great applies easily. And they have a couple different types for sensitive skin which has been such a relief. I guess I’m allergic to most zero waste deodorant recipes. 😭😭 they don’t sell plastic free near me though. 😞 As for me I’ve just started out trying Bessame and I love their rouge which you can use for blush or lips. Their mascara cake is super cool but I have yet to master it. I got some brushes on Amazon (they didn’t have any in stock on bessame) and it’s easy to apply but it definitely takes longer and you have to be very careful how you apply. That said it’s actually more of a wax? (I think) so it’s actually much more hygienic to apply and keep than using regular mascara. Definitely recommend giving them a look. I’m super into vintage and retro looks so this up my ally. But the fact that most of its also zero waste is freaking amazing.

Aether beauty makes amazing eyeshadows!

I don't wear makeup often enough these days to need to buy any new stuff, but now I know what brands to search for when I eventually do need some! I was wondering about the Mica used in the Elate palette, and when I looked them up I found that they're part of something called the Responsible Mica Initiative which gives me peace of mind! Thanks for sharing your routine!

@ElateCosmetics

3 жыл бұрын

You're right Drea, we source our mica ethically and responsibly through the Responsible Mica Initiative..

I thought I'd recommend lethal cosmetics and adept they are more low waste and you can refill them! Their palettes are recycled plastic and the mirrors are upcycled and you can refill like I said.

Hey, I was wondering if you could make a video about where you get your furniture and what sites and cites you've had the best luck finding secondhand furniture.

I use the Besame cake eyeliner/mascara and you have to use water to activate it. I’ve had mine for a few years now and haven’t had any issues with it since it’s not a cream.

Great video! I learnt new things about sustainability in the beauty industry! ✨

Thanks for the tips 👏

thank you for this!

I love my Aether eyeshadow palette! I got it on sale and even then it was a splurge for me, but I really love it. I'm still working on making my makeup more zero waste, but what I got so far - Pacifica's face powder comes in cardboard, and 100% Pure's blush comes in a metal tin (but unfortunately had some plastic wrap on the outside). You're right, it's hard to find makeup without plastic! I at least buy cruelty free makeup with sustainable sourced ingredients that won't harm the environment.

@theecoedit

2 жыл бұрын

Han skin care cosmetics has amazing blushes that are now 100% zero waste (even the elastic that closes it is biodegradable), and I love pacifica's new line of lipgloss, face primer, and mascara that are packaged in glass!

The elate mascara looks soo good on you! I'm really impressed by the results considering it's a natural and less waste mascara. Do you think the mascara gives you these results or do you have naturally long lashes? I would love to know before purchasing!

I’m impressed! Yesterday me and a very helpful and knowledgeable sales lady at Sephora, scoured the shelves looking for an ethical eyeshadow pallet (cruelty free, vegan, and mica free or ethically sourced mica) Needless to say I left empty handed. In my experience is is super hard to find a makeup company that does all the “good things” that isn’t a bit cheap looking for a outrageous price. Thank you for the tips, I will totally be checking out these brands!

If you want to make your eyeshadow a bit more opaque like an eyeliner, try wetting the shadow with a bit of water, or wetting your brush with setting spray. ♡

@SmokenHash

3 жыл бұрын

It always stays a bit better for me and shows more if that's what I'm going for.