NATURAL BEAUTIES

Its ingredients list suggests a homemade brew (castor seed oil, coconut oil, beeswax, rosemary extract), yet its iridescent luster is anything but homey.

Botanical extracts like goldenrod and algae work to firm skin over time, while gum from the Acacia senegal shrub gives an immediate—if temporary—lift to tired skin.

Many natural beauty brands avoid mascara because green versions tend to streak and run with moisture. But a combination of natural waxes, butter, and seaweed extract stands in nicely for synthetic polymers in this tube.

his brand’s newest product gets its hold from carnauba wax from the Amazon and its delicious scent from palo santo wood.