River Organics Zero-Waste Vegan Concealer

A creamy, plant-based concealer designed to offer natural, buildable coverage while nourishing the skin with lightweight botanical oils and soothing butters. This concealer helps brighten under-eyes, conceal blemishes, reduce redness, and even out skin tone, and it can also be sheered out as a light foundation when applied to larger areas. It’s packaged in a fully compostable, zero-waste tube, making it a thoughtful option for low-tox routines that also prioritize sustainability.

Ingredients

This concealer is formulated with apricot kernel oil, shea butter, candelilla wax, arrowroot powder, rice starch, zinc oxide, camellia seed oil, moringa seed oil, vitamin E (tocopherol), and mineral pigments such as iron oxides and titanium dioxide.

Certifications & Standards

  • Vegan (brand-stated)

  • Cruelty-free (brand-stated)

  • Zero-waste / plastic-free packaging (brand-stated; fully compostable tube)

These standards reflect the brand’s stated focus on plant-based formulas and low-impact packaging.

What I Like

  • EWG Rating: 1, based on entering the ingredient list into the EWG Skin Deep Analyzer, placing it in the lowest hazard range.

  • I appreciate how nourishing this formula feels — apricot kernel oil, shea butter, and camellia seed oil help keep the under-eye area soft and comfortable rather than dry or tight.

  • The coverage is natural and buildable, making it easy to use for under-eyes, redness, or blemishes without looking heavy.

  • The finish looks very skin-like when blended well, especially for everyday, minimal makeup routines.

  • The zero-waste, compostable packaging is a big plus for me and fits beautifully into a low-impact, low-tox lifestyle.

  • The formula feels lightweight on the skin and wears comfortably when lightly set.

  • I appreciate that it avoids synthetic fragrance, parabens, silicones, and petroleum-derived ingredients.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Coverage is medium and buildable, not full-coverage like traditional heavy concealers.

  • Because the formula relies on plant oils and butters, the finish is natural to slightly dewy, so those with oily skin may want to set it with a light powder.

  • Cream-based formulas like this apply best with a tapping or pressing motion using fingertips or a sponge.

  • Mineral pigments can appear slightly warmer or cooler depending on undertone, so blending well helps achieve the most seamless result.

Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations

The base ingredients in this formula — including plant oils, butters, zinc oxide, vitamin E, and mineral pigments — are generally considered low risk for topical cosmetic use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with any cream concealer, those with very sensitive or reactive skin may want to patch test first, particularly when using it around the delicate under-eye area.