The Best Non Toxic Eyeliner: My Review

When it comes to green beauty anything, it can be difficult to find ones that perform just as good as conventional ones.

And that's no different when looking for the best non toxic eyeliner. Over the years, I've tried a lot of different types and brands and I want to share the ones I love and which ones I don't.

So let's get to it!

Originally published on January 22, 2020. The post has been updated as of March 1, 2021.

The Best Non Toxic Eyeliner: Pencils

Alima Pure, Natural Definition Eye Pencil:

This is the latest eye liner I've tried and I'm SO INTO IT.

Glides on effortlessly.
True, pure deep black colour.
Super smooth on the eyelid due to moisturizing extracts.
Stays on all day.
Washes off easily ensuring no tugging at your sensitive eye area.
Can smudge slightly right after application in the corner of the eye.

Check out Alima Pure Eye Pencil at the Detox Market U.S.

Check out Alima Pure Eye Pencil at the Detox Market Canada

alima pure eyeliner pencil. — *image from alimapure.com*

Hynt Beauty, Forte High Definition Eye Liner

Does a decent job at lining your eyes.
Not as smooth as the Alima Pure eyeliner above.
Doesn't smudge and stays on all day.
Sharpening this pencil was a little more difficult.

Check out Hynt Eye Liner at The Detox Market U.S.

Check out Hynt Eye Liner at The Detox Market Canada

The Best Non Toxic Liquid Eyeliner

Every now and then, I love the look of liquid eyeliner. It definitely requires a bit more effort and precision, so for this reason, I usually save it for special occasions.

In the past, I used to do liquid liner all the time, so I definitely understand the importance of finding a good one.

Below are the the best non toxic eyeliners I've tried.

100% Pure, Black Tea Long Last Liquid Eye Liner

Goes on quite easily with the brush.
It dries very fast, so fixing a mistake can be difficult.
It can also peel off in certain areas if you do end up going over areas that need fixing.
Doesn't smudge and will stay on all day.
Easily washes off at the end of the day/night.
Once you're used to the application, it does get easier!

Tip: less is more with this product, so be sure to wipe the applicator on the side of the tube so you don't use too much product.

Check out the 100% Pure Liquid Liner at The Detox Market in Canada here!

Brow Pencil

In keeping with the theme of all things eyes, the brows are just as important.

My favourite product BY FAR is Kimiko Beauty Fine Eyebrow Pencil.

Provides smooth, fine strokes that mimic your natural brow hairs.
Looks very natural.
Stays on all day and easily comes off at night when washing up.
The brush at the end of the pencil makes for great blending and brushing your brow hairs up.

Check out Kimiko Eyebrow Pencil at The Detox Market U.S. here!

Check out Kimiko Eyebrow Pencil at The Detox Market Canada here!

I'd love to hear from you! What is your fave non toxic eyeliner? Do you have any questions about this review, let me know in the comments!

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Dia

December 5, 2024

Thank you for this post, dear. It's good to know which eyeliners are the least toxic (and best-performing). I used traditional toxic ones for years and do believe it had a lasting adverse impact on my eyesight. So this info is very important! Titanium dioxide contains nanoparticles that penetrate human tissues.

Jaclyn

November 14, 2024

Hi Laura, Thank you so much! I'd recommend using goat cheese instead. Hope you enjoy :)

Laura

November 12, 2024

This looks wonderful! I am thinking of making it our Thanksgiving appetizer. Is there a cheese alternative that would work well? (I love blue cheese but some in our group don't.) Many thanks! Laura

Kaitlyn

November 11, 2024

Really good muffins! I didn’t have coconut flour so replaced with oat flour.

Cind johns

November 2, 2024

Delicious! We ordered this dish at our favourite restaurant and I was hoping to replicate it at home. This recipe does not disappoint. Thanks

Gabrielle

October 15, 2024

Loved the salmon and the mayo, but I didn’t feel the coconut rice really added anything and my kids did not enjoy it, so next time I will make it with either plain rice or sushi rice, but it has definitely made it into the rotation of favorites. Thanks!

Penn-Handler

October 14, 2024

I haven’t tried this yet but have had this combination and know it’s a winner. Love the suggestion of slicing them up for a salad with a vinaigrette! Stunning! Thank you!!

Del Rae M Curry

October 12, 2024

I've prepared this tart several times and found that reducing the fat for caramelizing the onions works wonders. Initially, I stuck to the recipe, but later, I decided to use just butter and skip the oil, resulting in a less greasy pastry. Additionally, turning the garlic into a paste and spreading it on the pastry base seemed to even out the flavor beautifully. This tart reminds me of French onion soup....wonderful!

KElli fox

October 7, 2024

After I tasted them I thought, they'll never last long enough to put them in the fridge. I can't put into words how good these are. I try a lot of recipes, this is my all time favorite. Thank you

Elizabeth roberts

October 2, 2024

Hey! I made some slight modifications to the original recipe, but it came out ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I cubed up the squash, tossed it in olive oil with some seasonings, and took whole garlic cloves and made confit while the squash was roasting together in the oven. I took onion and caramelized it, and boiled the cashews with seasoning and a ton of salt while everything else was doing its thing. The salty cashew water was the water I used to blend up my sauce. I took some bone in skin on chicken thighs, seared the skin crispy in a ripping hot pan, flipped it and turned the heat down, melted butter and put the squash sauce in the pan for it all to cook together. Since I used cast iron, I put it in the oven on convection til the chicken was cooked and served it over pasta. I knew I'd love this but my husband was a huge fan too. We didn't use pumpkin seeds but I did put spinach in the sauce with the pan to cook in the oven with the chicken. 11/10

Jaclyn

October 2, 2024

Hi Stephanie, You can use a stove top method for cooking the rice, I indicated where to find this in the tips section (the link for that recipe is here: https://www.holisticfoodie.com/recipes/cilantro-lime-chicken-and-rice-bowls). Enjoy!

Stephanie Frederickson

October 2, 2024

hi! any advice for cook time when not using a rice cooker? i don’t have one but i want to make this for dinner tonight. thanks so much!!

Jaclyn

September 28, 2024

Hi Peter, You don't need to remove the skin from delicata squash, just give it a good rinse and scrub. Enjoy!

Peter

September 27, 2024

Hello. Are you removing the skin from the squash first? Thanks.

wiki Bhai

September 20, 2024

These gluten-free buckwheat pancakes sound absolutely delightful! The combination of nutty buckwheat with sweet, roasted peaches is such a great idea. It must make for a hearty and flavorful breakfast.

Elizabeth

September 19, 2024

WOW!!! I have made this recipe about 4 times in the last month! She is so good at combining flavors! The sweet in the rice and salmon, the sour with the pickled cucumbers, and the umami of the Sriracha mayo is fantastic! I also have never been able to cook salmon well (it's always soggy or overcooked). Broiling it with the yummy marinade gives it the perfect texture while keeping the salmon medium rare inside. I really recommend trying this recipe!

Elizabeth

September 19, 2024

This recipe is SOOOOOOO GOOD!! The sauce is amazing, the right amount t of heat with the peppers, and the meat marinade is delicious!! I even took the leftovers and added it to a spinach and arugula salad, made the sauce again to put on top and it was great! This will be a weekly staple for my family!

Jaclyn

August 20, 2024

Hi Chelsea, Step two clearly states when to add the milk. I also discussed in the tips section about when to use milk and when not to, depending on the type of yogurt you're using. Were you using a non fat yogurt or a full fat yogurt?

Chelsea

August 20, 2024

Your recipe has milk in the ingredients but it’s not mentioned in the method. This is an mis and I believe why mine didn’t turn out very well.

Jaclyn

August 13, 2024

Hi Angela! I'm so glad you enjoy the recipe and have found ways to make them your own. The maple sugar sounds like a great substitute. These cookies are definitely on the thinner side, but delicious nonetheless. Thanks for sharing your feedback and I'm so happy you'll be making these lots :)

Angela

August 13, 2024

This cookie recipe is absolutely one of the best paleo/gluten free cookies I've ever made. The browned butter makes the recipe, that is such a genius touch!!! The only change I made to make it almost fully paleo was I subbed maple sugar for the white sugar. It gave it more of a maple flavor (naturally) but I thought it was still really good. Just a note from my experience: even though I chilled the dough for an hour and I used 2 tbsp per cookie like the recipe called for, the cookies spread out very flat when I baked them. I also had to bake them twice as long, about 16 minutes. They tasted great but they were very fragile and fell apart quite easily because they were so thin. So I tried doing some with just 1 tbsp of dough per cookie and those turned out way better! They baked properly in about 10 minutes and they held their shape really well. So going forward I will always make smaller cookies because this recipe is a winner and I will be making these a lot!

Tom

August 9, 2024

Looks great! Where did you find such small chicken thighs?

Melissa

July 18, 2024

Amazing recipes! Thanks for sharing this

Richard kell

July 18, 2024

You have got it exactly right, wow well done. I used 2tsp Manuka honey to sweeten the onion mixture at 20 mins in. Your pics are excellent, NOT overcooked. Ext virg olive oil is my everyday 'do-all'. Only point beginners must attend to is add the Gruyere as late as possible and plenty of it! Sublime, sexy, wonderful!

Blackavar

July 13, 2024

A really nice flavour and easy to make. I make a lot of chicken dishes with heavy, big flavours and this came out very flavourful but more subtle. It was tremendously enjoyable. Thanks for sharing it!

Sway

July 7, 2024

Hi, Great recipe. Could you please add the nutritional information? :) Thanks!

Karen Petterson

June 9, 2024

this was great tasting ! thanks for sharing!

Tawnya

April 18, 2024

This is one of my favorite recipes ever!!! I make this often & always make a double batch so I can have leftovers. I'll eat this for days, the flavor is so incredible. I like a lot of hoisin & ginger in mine.

Jaclyn

April 3, 2024

Hi Jen! For this, I serve with crackers and veggies such as carrots, radish and cucumber. I also included figs in the photo, but I'd stick to veggies and crackers for this. It can be made in advance and kept in the fridge, I'd recommend storing it separately from the dukkah topping. It tastes best at room temperature so leave it out for 20 minutes or so prior to serving and drizzle with the olive oil and top with dukkah then. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

Jen

April 3, 2024

I’m goin to make this for my book club, I’m curious to know what fruits and veggies are on the board (picture) also can i make this a few days prior?

Jaclyn

April 1, 2024

Hi Sue! Thanks for the review. There is quite a bit of butter from puff pastry, plus melted cheese so it can be a bit heavy. Sometimes, I'll blot the top of it with paper towel to remove any excess oil. If you make it again, I hope you enjoy it better the second time :)

Sue

April 1, 2024

Followed the recipe. It was ok. Perhaps a bit greasy. Used smoky gouda. Might try again…just a bit disappointing.

Jaclyn

March 26, 2024

Hi Alison! The light orange and pink things are beets, I used candy cane and orange beets in addition to regular ones. In the opening paragraph I explained you can use any variety of beets. I also have photos of regular beets as well :)

Alison Stroebel

March 26, 2024

But there are more items on your photo plate than are in the recipe. What are the light pinky/ orangey things? They not on your ingredient list. 😩😩

Ann

March 16, 2024

This is delicious and can be used with so many things. Thanks.

Nell

March 10, 2024

Hello! Ive recently been sent down the dairy/gluten free path. Not gonna lie its not ideal. I adore food and cooking and all things food. In a very sort space of time ive tried one million + recipes, the thing is, nothing comes close to your tahini sea salt cookies. Theyr ethe most sublime thing of all time, even pre cutting every out if have thought so. Its not too dramatic To call them my saviour. In fact without them i may have lapsed. Thank you a thousand times…. I’ll continue spreading the word and try and chill on how many im ploughing through.

julie

March 9, 2024

I made this today and it's delicious. Saving it for a healthy bedtime snack.

Teresa vargas

January 31, 2024

loved it!!

Lori Haskings-Barber

January 24, 2024

This was yummy and the instructions were easy to follow and even when I didn’t follow them I was able to save the sauce

Franklin Cardiovascular

January 4, 2024

Hello Jaclyn, Your slow-roasted salmon with citrus and fennel recipe is a culinary revelation! The method of slow roasting to achieve that perfectly juicy salmon, combined with the bright, bold flavors of the marinade, is a testament to your skill and creativity in the kitchen. I particularly appreciate the focus on simplicity and the infusion of fresh, vibrant ingredients which elevate the dish to a new level of deliciousness. Thank you for sharing this, and keep those flavors coming!

Jaclyn

January 2, 2024

Hi Georgia! Each can is 400ml.

Georgia Morgan

January 2, 2024

Your coconut cream matcha green tea ice cream you say 3 cans ? What size can ? Thank you

Mark Bono

December 18, 2023

I was looking for an appetizer for the holiday, made this for my wife tonight as a dry run. It was awesome!!

Daniel

December 6, 2023

Hello Jaclyn, I understand it when you say, "...I know how hard it is (for women especially) to look in the mirror and hate what they see". I also understand the historical targeting of women's bodies to be thin from the promotion of whale bone corsets to Spanx "shapewear". But, as a man currently using incognito mode to Google the phrase "how to love yourself when you hate your weight" (because I'm too self-conscious and embarrassed to have it in my search history) let me just say a lot of us men had parents and other toxic influences that passed along the same warped motto, "look good = feel good". I'm just beginning my journey to self love. I have no doubt it will be HARD AF, but so is looking in the mirror everyday and hating what you see. Thanks for the article - lots of takeaways to start on!

Jaclyn

December 4, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing Kim! I'm happy to hear you loved it :)

Kim

December 3, 2023

Made this for Thanksgiving and a holiday get together and it was so wonderful! 😋 Definitely my new favorite!

Lyana

November 27, 2023

Love it !! Thanks

shirlee

November 8, 2023

You don't happen to know what the calories are for this blueberry oat bar do you?

Koe James

October 24, 2023

Delicious! Used cooked andouille and seared for a shorter time - and collards for the greens - it was amazing - thank you

Jaclyn

October 10, 2023

Hi Angela! You can omit the tapioca flour here and add more AP flour (1/4 cup). Just be sure to use the spoon and level method when measuring for the best results. Please let me know how they turn out :)

Angela

October 10, 2023

Hi, recipe looks great! Just wondering if I use AP flour, do I still also need the tapioca flour, or can I sub the tapioca flour also for AP flour, or leave that measurement out? Just want to be sure I get the measurements right when I sub in AP flour. Thanks!

Dawnie

October 5, 2023

Thank you for a wonderful tasty recipe. Loved the flavour of the sage (from our garden) and I paired it with baby spinach also from our garden. So delicious, quick and easy. Oh and filling! 😋 Yum

Libby Evans

October 3, 2023

Jaclyn

September 25, 2023

Hi Kimberly, I'm not sure what you mean by the taste is off as I'm not there to try it myself. You can always try adding more salt, lemon juice or nutritional yeast to taste. If it needs to be creamier, you can try adding a splash of milk (oat, soy or regular) as well. I hope that helps :)

Jaclyn

September 25, 2023

Hi! Yes, you could prepare them a day in advance and then reheat them to serve them warm. I have tried them cold, but personally prefer them warmed slightly.

Kimberly

September 24, 2023

I made the roasted butternut squash sauce with nutritional yeast and sunflower seeds as your son has a cashew allergy; the taste is off... I'm not sure what to do to correct it. Any ideas?

September 23, 2023

Can these be prepared in advance ( earlier in day)? Served warm or cooled?

Pam Licht

September 15, 2023

Thank you so much for this article. I love tofu but I’m still trying to learn how to use it. I tried the air fryer method but it came out very dry and rubbery. I did spray it with olive oil and spiced it. Maybe frozen tofu isn’t appropriate for air frying. I’m trying to cut back on oils but I’ll try your way! Thank you again ‼️

Jaclyn

September 12, 2023

Hi Bridgette! Yes, you can use regular all purpose flour. Enjoy :)

Bridgette

September 5, 2023

Can you just use regular flour ?

Kelly

August 21, 2023

My husband and I really enjoyed this! I had to sub thick spaghetti but otherwise followed the recipe. Such a fun, different pasta recipe!

AnneMarie

August 20, 2023

This is a delicious decadent cake! Do much like a flourless chocolate torte. Only subs I made was a flax egg, and solid heavy coconut cream for the coconut butter. Definitely keep this recipe!

Aisha

May 21, 2023

This is the one! I don’t know how many of these I’ve tried, but this one nailed it! Used dried dill and Kewpie Mayo and it was so good. I found you at last!

Alyssa

April 7, 2023

SO YUMMY!!! I've finally made a good baked oats with following your recipe :'). I didn't add the maple syrup or banana, instead a banana flavoured GoGoSqueeze lol! I believe adding the egg is the game changer, thank you for sharing!

Jaclyn

March 27, 2023

Hi! That would be psyllium husk powder.

Anon

March 13, 2023

Psyllium husk or psyllium husk powder?

Peggy

February 28, 2023

Thank you so much for this article. I will be 65 on March 4th and have have a struggled with my weight since age 8, my parents divorce. I have had disordered eating, anorexia, & BDD just to name a few. I have gained 45pounds in 2 years after leaving a toxic marriage of 30 Years. I am also embarking on a journey of self exploration & I am enough and not let the scales define my day or life.

Kristin

February 15, 2023

This is a game changer! I always throw my tofu in the freezer when I buy it… but rarely remember to thaw it on time. And have always soaked it in hot water the sink, it takes f o r e v e r. Giving this a try right now - thank you!

Justine Louise

January 24, 2023

These turned out so good! I am excited to have quick and easy breakfasts that are not toast and bagels. Thanks for such a great recipe!

Jaclyn

January 13, 2023

Hi Venetia! LOL, they definitely flatten a bit on the bottom as they cook, but that's kinda part of the charm I suppose haha

Venetia

January 13, 2023

How do you keep the ball shape? Mine turned out like turkey igloos !!

Jaclyn

January 8, 2023

Hi Michele. You add it in step #2 just to season the chicken a little.

Michele Baptiste

January 8, 2023

At what point did you add the kosher salt?

Kerry

January 7, 2023

I love these recipes, cant wait to start cooking! Thank you for sharing!

jukitchen

January 7, 2023

wow, these pancakes look so delicious and yummy. I just love this recipe. thanks for sharing this wonderful article with us.<a href="https://jukitchen.com/best-breville-juicer/">jukitchen</a>

Laura

December 23, 2022

Thank you for this recipe. I modified it a bit because I wanted to have it for breakfast. I only used 1 1/2 tsp of sugar and used oat flour in place of AP flour. I omitted the chocolate chips and topped with an all fruit jam after it finished cooking. Delicious and nutritious. Love it!

Lisa kinnaird

December 10, 2022

Am going to make your Thai Meatballs in Red Curry Sauce!!

Gary And Debbie Houck

November 30, 2022

Great stuff!

Tyra

November 19, 2022

I replaced the chorizo with the impossible sausage, and it was still delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

Jaclyn

November 14, 2022

Thank you so much for sharing Jeanette! Aren't easy meals that look fancy the best ;)

Jaclyn

November 14, 2022

Thanks Alexandra! My husband loves it too and he loves his cheese lol.

Jaclyn

November 14, 2022

Thanks so much for sharing Josh! It's such a great weeknight meal. Enjoy it tonight :)

Josh

November 14, 2022

This recipe slays... since you've posted, I've made variations on it at least four times. Going to make it again for dinner tonight.

Alexandra bull

November 10, 2022

Made this recipe for my boyfriend and I on Halloween! It is the perfect fall dish. It is easy to make vegan, nut & gluten free if you use gluten free pasta and do the sunflower seed substitute. My non-vegan boyfriend loved it so much they have asked me to make it again! It is so creamy & has the perfect crunch with the sage and pumpkin seeds.

Bev

November 2, 2022

Very easy, directions are clear, like recommended product names. Making this for dinner. Pre-dinner tasting fantastic flavours♥️♥️

jaclyn

September 21, 2022

Hi Marnie! You could use about 3 to 4 tablespoons of nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.

Marnie

September 21, 2022

Hi, how much nutritional yeast would you suggest instead of cheese?

Jeanette

September 21, 2022

Absolutely LOVE this recipe - it's delicious (especially for those that like a hint of spice)!! My finance and I are obsessed and it's become part of our weeknight recipe rotation. It has a limited number of ingredients, it's quick to make/cook, but despite all of that - looks and tastes like much more time was spent! Thanks for the great recipe Jaclyn!

Matt

September 3, 2022

Do these burgers taste at all like beef? Thank you.

Grant

September 1, 2022

Just tried your recipe. Holly Hanna..... was that good! I know how to cook but you must try this one. I'm new to the this way of cooking but now I'm a believer. Keep them coming and I'll be trying them. Thanks ! G

Shafia

August 2, 2022

This was delicious!!! It takes some prep time but each portion is packed with flavour! Will definitely make again ❤️

Cristina

July 31, 2022

I made this yesterday and HOLY MOLY it hit the spot!!! It’s been so hot and muggy out here, so I was craving something light, cool, and filling. This recipe did not disappoint. The flavor of the peanut sauce was delicious. It had been a while since I prepared something with such color and flavor, which made eating it that much better. I will definitely make this again and try your other recipes too!! 😍🙏🏻❤️

Jaclyn

July 25, 2022

Hi Henrik! Thanks for letting me know you made them. Depending on the size of your food processor, it can be a lot to pulse all at once, so maybe working in batches is better. I'm glad you liked them and they firmed up for you :) Enjoy the rest!

henrik bechmann

July 25, 2022

Yep, they firmed up nicely. I'm freezing four, and looking forward to having the other four, dressed with sauerkraut, pickles, mustard, vegan mayo, onions, banana chiles, and maybe even ketchup. Yum!

henrik bechmann

July 25, 2022

Well I ended up baking them for 23 minutes (@400F). They're delicious! A bit soft, but I'm hoping they'll firm up when they cool. Texture is good too. Thanks for this!