Is Organic Lipstick Expensive?

Isn’t organic lipstick really expensive?

That’s an interesting question. The one that pops up now and then on the forums of people considering shifting their makeup into a more natural stream.

The short answer is – not really.

Sounds counterintuitive? Maybe. The reason you might be asking this question is because it’s drilled to our heads in the mainstream press that natural things are expensive and that cheap is good. Both are blatant lies. What are you comparing the lipsticks to? A good quality organic lipstick should not be compared to a teenage oriented bargain brand at a discount store. And as to the goodness of those – I don’t even want to get into it…

A good quality organic lipstick should be compared to good quality regular lipsticks. Most high quality lipsticks in a department store sell for over $20 a tube. You can find plenty of fantastic organic lipsticks at that price and below. There are even lip products, like Physician’s Formula Organic Wear, that is under $10 and is very good (it’s called the lip veil).

Best way to get a good lipstick the cheap way is to bargain hunt online. Many websites have price comparison by major online retailers. Then there is of course ebay, where prices can be downright dirt-cheap, especially if you live in the US.

Many online retailers have free shipping policies for purchases over a set amount. If you buy more than $50 worth or so. So add the lipstick to your skin care purchase. Many retailers have discounts, holiday specials, etc. Don’t discount those. The savings can be quite considerable.

People who claim that organic makeup is expensive are often comparing it to cheap pharmacy brands. Well, let’s get real. Comparing NveyEco organic lipstick to a cheap chemical concoction that leaves pigment on your lips is like comparing a car to a scooter. Yeh… sure they both ride and all. But they just aren’t the same thing…