Our Mission & Who We Are
Written By Team Canopey − 09/08/2023
Picture this: you’re standing in a field at the end of a festival. Other than a slight breeze in ...
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Makeup Pads & Wipes
Cleanse your skin and the plastic in your makeup removal routine
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Single-use products like wipes are clogging up waterways and are commonly found in beach cleans
Many makeup wipes are made with synthetic materials like polyester and plastic, which are derived from fossil fuels and take hundreds of years to break down
On average 13 wet wipes are found per 100m of UK beach
The Alternatives
Getting rid of the mainstream single-use makeup wipes isn't just a great choice for the environment – it's also much better for your face. There are plenty of articles and advice from experts that show how effective makeup wipes are, leading to clogged pores and acne breakouts, and leaving skin irritated due to harsh chemicals.
Reusable Makeup Wipes
Reusable makeup wipes made from organic cotton, muslin and other natural fibres can be used and washed many times over, and can be less abrasive to your skin, too.
Reusable
Industrially Compostable
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Makeup Cloths
There are also some branded makeup wipes which are similar to a regular cloth and which can simply be used with water. They can come with different types of material softness to give you different options for cleaning your skin.
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Industrially Compostable
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Cleanser
Regular cleansers like micellar water and natural oils like coconut and olive oil are options that reduce your makeup mirror's single-use waste footprint. These types of cleansers may not remove some types of makeup like thick foundation and waterproof mascara but should do the job for some everyday applications. When it comes to oils, opt for organic and cold-pressed wherever possible.
Reusable
Industrially Compostable
Home Compostable
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