The Only 3 Green Beauty Essentials You Need, According To A Celebrity Makeup Artist

Denno didn't set out to become a nontoxic makeup artist—it found her. She was a social worker for over a decade who spent the majority of her time with women and children who were survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. One of the easiest ways to forge an immediate connection with women during their intake at the shelter, she found, was to talk about the seemingly superficial: beauty products. She'd make sure that these women, so many of whom fled their homes with nothing, had what they needed to wash their face and hair each night—offering some semblance of normalcy. Later on, when she worked at an HIV clinic in New York City, she saw the power of makeup in a new light, working with her large population of male-to-female transgendered clients.

After assisting early on, for top pros in the industry, and now having worked as a makeup artist for top actresses and models around the world, Denno knows a thing or two about beauty. Here are her top three essentials, perfect for both the natural newbie who wants to transition to nontoxic makeup or the seasoned green goddess who needs a reminder of the essentials:

Another reason she loves skin care is that it bookends the day with ritual, which goes beyond skin-deep. Making skin care a special part of your day—doesn't have to be long or lengthy—can be soul food, too.

To some it's unnecessary, but Denno doesn't leave for a job without an eyelash curler packed in her bag of tricks. She loves Surratt because it fits almost every eye shape without pinching, prodding, or catching. It's one of the most economical makeup tricks, too. "If I had to pick one thing to do on a client, it's their eyelashes. It wakes up the whole face," Denno said.

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