Elysambre, the organic mineral makeup range from France, takes the idea of sustainability to another level.  Not only are the majority of products in the Elysambre range 100% natural, the product packaging has been fashioned out of often recycled and always recyclable material, making them a totally ethical business.  Using biodegradable corn starch, sustainable cedarwood, and PET plastic as well as fairtrade copper makes Elysambre a brand worth looking at for people keen to minimise their environmental impact.

The Elysambre Natural Makeup range is Ecocert accredited and a number of items in the range including the fluid foundations are Biocert certified organic.  Elysambre are currently the only cosmetics range to have achieved Biocert accreditation, something they are very proud of.

Their range includes lipstick in matte, pearly or glossy finish.  With lasting staying power combined with a high level of  protection and moisturisation, the vibrant shades in pinks, reds, brown and mauves are a real treat for the lips.  In addition to this Elysambre also have a range of lip gloss.     With no sticky residue normally associated with lip gloss, they can be used in conjunction with the lipsticks or on their own to create a luminous shine.

Water based liquid eyeliner and mascara in four different shades as well as a fabulous range of eye pencils and mineral eyeshadow with the look and feel of a professional make up range are all available.

For the face, a variety of foundations in fluid, cream or compact as well as a make up base to prime the skin and a choice of powders to mattify, add sparkle or a healthy glow.

Elysambre eyeshadows are made using a process called micronisation which means the end product has a professional quality pigment content.  Micronisation consists of grinding the powders with compressed air, resulting in spherical particles which are 9x thinner than ordinary powders.  What does that translate into for the wearer?  Extremely easy and smooth application, long lasting hold and colours that look the same shade on the eye as they do in the pot.  

Elysambre Natural Makeup use a refillable system the range over to minimise unnecessary packaging.  The copper cases which fit each individual product are definitely worth having in your make up bag and once you've finished your lipstick, gloss, mascara, etc you simply purchase another refill.    There are also two compact cases, one large and the other small, enabling you to mix and match powders, blushers and eyeshadows as you want them.

Elysambre products are never tested on animals, only willing volunteers under the watchful eye of an independent laboratory.  Where available, Elysambre use fair trade ingredients such as sesame oil, Kalahari melon and baobab oil and make it their mission to source fairtrade networks to grow this area of the business.

ecorium stocks one of the widest ranges of colours in the Elysambre Natural Makeup range.