Nicolas Gerlier of La Bouche Rouge reveals why he's passionate about making lipstick environmentally friendly
Vegan and microplastic-free beauty brand La Bouche Rouge has launched the world’s first sustainable lipstick. Founder Nicolas Gerlier reveals why his lip line is the one every woman should be using. Tatler Asia speaks to him about sustainable beauty and how his lipsticks are helping reduce plastic pollution.
Tell us about La Bouche Rouge.
Nicolas Gerlier Launched in 2016, we produce the very first vegan and cruelty-free lipstick. Our refillable, engravable, French-made leather cases and eco-refills don’t contain any beeswax or microplastics.
What’s harmful about microplastic?
NG Microplastics are some of the biggest causes of water pollution affecting earth today—83 per cent of water is contaminated with plastic, and cosmetics is one of the most polluting industries. More than one billion lipsticks are thrown away each year, and we can’t recycle the microplastic that goes into making them; it’s far too small.