The True Beauty of Natural Materials Isn't 'Eco-Friendlier,' It's 'More Like You

The True Beauty of Natural Materials Isn't 'Eco-Friendlier,' It's 'More Like You

One of my customers told me:
"I've found that the most moving thing about natural materials isn't sustainability, eco-friendliness, or ancient methods.
What truly captivates me is this phrase:
Natural materials make the lipstick feel more like you.
It changes with your body temperature,
It changes with the light,
It deepens, warms, and softens on your lips,
Like a person’s emotions changing every day.
Chemical colors don’t change,
But plants do.
They have vitality, warmth, and temper.
And it’s this change that makes every lipstick crafted with them carry a little of 'your style.'
Natural materials are not perfect,
But they are real.
Just like all of us.

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