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Beauty

HOW TO GIVE YOUR BEAUTY A SUSTAINABLE MAKEOVER

Here we shine a light on the beauty brands helping to protect the planet so you can too.

Has being under lockdown renewed your love of the great outdoors? Well now is the time to take care of our environment as we take care of our skin.

As a business, we are proud to say we are committed to making positive changes. Since 2016 we have removed and stopped selling all products containing micro-beads. These tiny balls of plastic – smaller than 5mm – which are commonly used to exfoliate the skin, are non-biodegradable, making them harmful to wildlife. They pollute our oceans and get into the food-chain. In addition, since the end of last year, all brands in our beauty halls have removed plastic cotton buds and makeup wipes containing plastic and replaced them with biodegradable alternatives; an EU law will enforce this by 2021 but we have acted sooner.

Thankfully it has never been so easy to shop green as the beauty industry is changing to become more clean, caring and conscious. Little changes to your daily skincare routine, from cruelty-free, vegan, refillable or reusable can make the world of difference so let the only footprints you make this summer be in the sand…

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SUPERNATURAL POWER WITH TATA HARPER

A firm favourite of A-listers, these all-natural hyper-potent serums and creams plump and add radiance for a youthful complexion you won’t believe is not botox, all from the power of plant extracts. Made in small batches and free from GMO, toxins, fillers, artificial colour and fragrances and synthetic chemicals, these products are green right down to their glass and recyclable bio-based sugarcane plastic packaging.

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ON THE RIGHT TRACK WITH SUNDAY RILEY

Transparency is the name of the game for this new brand making waves across the beauty industry, thanks to its focus on three main ingredients for glowing skin: an acid, a retinol and Vitamin C. Certified as cruelty-free, most of their products are vegan, with the exception of those containing honey or beeswax. Not just that, they purchase carbon credits to offset all their manufacturing processes and freight shipments, and have set a goal to have completely recyclable packaging by 2021.

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CRUELTY-FREE WITH IT COSMETICS

If you think makeup can’t be animal-friendly, think again. Developed with plastic surgeons, IT Cosmetics is as committed to animal welfare as they are to banishing dark circles. Certified by The Leaping Bunny Program, it does not test on animals, it does not sell products in countries where animal testing is required by law, nor does it use animal hair in their brushes. It does, however, make you look like you average 20 hours sleep a night, you’re welcome.

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CHANGES FROM WITHIN FROM THE ORGANIC PHARMACY

The saying goes that beauty starts from within. A belief long held by the cult London spa that have cultivated a loyal following since it’s foundation in 2002. Opting for all things organic in their clean, high-performance beauty supplements and skincare, they put as much emphasis on internal health and balance as they do as they do on topical care. Made in small batches to ensure strict quality control and maximum potency, keep an eye on our social channel for its launch.

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CORAL-FRIENDLY SUN-CARE WITH CLARINS

Swapping your SPF will help keep you and the planet protected this summer. Next time you take a dip think of how your sunscreen is affecting the local marine life. There is one simple solution, choose a sunscreen that doesn’t have any harmful toxins affecting coral reefs such as the Sun Care range from famous French house Clarins.

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SQUEAKY CLEAN BEAUTY WITH THE KONJAC SPONGE

A natural sponge like no other, made from your dinner-time staple the humble potato. The Konjac potato to be precise, native to Asia grown only in high altitudes, that has been used as a beauty product for over 1,500 years. The ultimate Korean beauty tool, these sponges are packed with skin-loving natural minerals and antioxidants and offer deep exfoliation even on the most sensitive of skin. As well as being certified cruelty free and vegan from the Leaping Bunny and Vegan Society, this unique sponge is 100% biodegradable.

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THE HOLISTIC APPROACH WITH BAREMINERALS

BareMinerals has set the bar high from its creation 24 years ago, and to this day you can swear by its clean beauty credentials. A must-try new innovation from the brand is their Beauty of Nature Uncompressed Lip the first clean, mineral-infused, vegan lipstick. The magic ingredient is Cold-Pressed Fruit Oil, to deliver lightweight smoothing hydration and rich colour in one swipe. PETA-approved, cruelty-free, vegan, parabens-free, silicones-free, beauty doesn’t get any cleaner than this.

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CLEANER FOOTPRINTS WITH VOYA

Leading the way for conscious beauty in Ireland, Sligo based Voya beauty think sustainability is “a necessity, rather than an option.” Their game-changing range of seaweed enriched skincare is certified organic and cruelty-free. As a company, they also offset their carbon emissions and practice sustainable seaweed harvesting.

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Invigorating Seaweed Soap Bar

VOYA

€18.00

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AU NATUREL WITH AVEDA

One of the pioneering brands in sustainable beauty, Aveda delivers unbeatable shine without compromising their products with chemicals. All their haircare is made only from naturally-derived and certified organic ingredients in all their haircare. Their green ethos is also found in their manufacturing using 100% wind power and recycled materials where possible. Did you know that they also have raised a whopping $60M for environmental initiatives in India, Nepal, Madagascar, and Ethiopia, helping supply local communities with fresh water? You do now.

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OCEAN APPRECIATION WITH REN

REN is all about well-being, for us and our oceans. Using the most up-to-date fibre technology, REN in collaboration with TerraCycle, delighted conscious customers worldwide with the release of its Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium range last year. Why you ask? Not just for its aromatherapeutic benefits but also it's responsible packaging, made with 20% reclaimed ocean plastic and 80% recycled from plastic bottles.

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JOIN THE NO-WASTE REVOLUTION WITH FACE HALO

The simplest change to your cleansing routine can save on a shocking amount of waste - up to 500 makeup wipes in fact. Introducing Face Halo, the non-toxic and reusable facial pads that gently remove makeup and impurities with no need to rub or scrub. Simply cleaned in your washing machine and last up to 200 washes these are sure to have a lasting effect on your waste paper bin.

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Face Halo Original - Pack of 3

FACE HALO

Now €7.20
Was €24.00

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GIVING BACK WITH JO MALONE LONDON

Now more than ever we are preoccupied on with how to keep our spirits up and mind our mental health. An ongoing focus for Jo Malone London, this much-loved fragrance house, added a new scent last year “Lily of the Valley” to their permanent charity candle collection partnering with an Irish charity, Pieta House. 75% of the retail price (ex VAT) from all sales in Ireland will help raise vital funds for the charity. “Lily of the Valley” opens with cassis and green ivy, while delicate lily of the valley and narcissus add a deep heart.

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Lily Of The Valley & Ivy Charity Candle

JO MALONE LONDON

€62.00

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PLANT-BASED LUXURY WITH SISLEY

Step into the sensory universe of botanical beauty brand Sisley. Focused first and foremost on active natural ingredients, they choose plants that have the heaviest concentration of active ingredients and harvested in the best regions. Their commitment is also found in their factories where eco-lighting and rainwater management are two of the many sustainable practises they preach.

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GREEN CHEMISTRY WITH HERMETICA

Thoughtful of its impact on the environment even in during its two year development, by choosing to use renewable raw materials. Hermetica is the fragrance of tomorrow - clean, alcohol-free, vegan and cruelty-free. Source1 is the scent that started it all, a delicious combination of bergamot, dry amber and fresh wood molecules, and can be worn as a standalone fragrance or as the layer for any of their other scents. Time to discover your own signature blend.

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OPT FOR ORGANIC WITH YVES SAINT LAURENT

The journey of this organic and natural range starts in the Ourika Valley at the border of the Atlas Mountains, outside Marrakesh in a dry desert transformed into a botanical garden. This park is now the place YSL develop natural ingredients including fig flowers, iris root, orange blossom and moonlight cactus flower all used to great effect in their Pure Shots range with refillable packaging.

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ANIMAL-FRIENDLY WITH ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS

Would the brow revolution ever have come along without Anastasia Soare? But beauty’s first self-made billionaire has more than must-have palettes on her mind. She believes cruelty-free makeup shouldn’t be a pleasant surprise, it should be the standard.

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NOT JUST SKIN DEEP WITH MY CLARINS

This lesser-known little sister to the classic French house, My Clarins was born in a new era of beauty. Aimed at teens and twenty-somethings made from 88% natural origin, plant-based ingredients. The collection is also vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, environmentally-friendly and free of phthalates, parabens, and sulfates. It’s packaged using cardboard derived from sustainably-managed forests, recycled glass, and recycled plastic.

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100% NATURAL WITH NEOM

Brainchild of former Glamour writer turned aromatherapist and nutritionist, Nicola Elliott, NEOM is one of the first 100% natural candle ranges. Now Nicola is turning her sights on skincare taking her all-natural ethos with her. Their Intensive Skin Treatment Candle is a must-try for an at home spa experience.




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MUCH BETTER THAN THE ORDINARY

A staple in bathroom cabinets the world over, cult brand The Ordinary have recently received sustainable credentials as cruelty-free. Your evening peel now comes cruelty and guilt free.

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GETTING GREENER EVERY DAY

Here at Brown Thomas we are committed to giving our conscious customers choice. For a comprehensive view of our most sustainable beauty buys check out our edit online here.

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