Tonic’s 50 Most Beautiful People

Written by Lisa Germinsky at tonic.com

This week, People magazine published its highly anticipated 50 Most Beautiful People issue. Well, over here at Tonic we’ve compiled our own list — a celebration of 50 men and women, who, in their own generous ways, make the world a more beautiful place.

Whether providing a good free laugh, preserving the planet or improving the lives of those less fortunate, these 50 are beautiful where it really counts — on the inside — deep souls, warm hearts and brilliant minds. And ironically, they’re all pretty darn good-looking. We hope they all inspire, arouse and entertain you, as much as they did us.

44. Christy Coleman – Green Make-up Pioneer

In 2005 high-profile make-up artist, Christy Coleman (at right, with her doggie!), lost her father to ALS. She believes the disease was triggered by exposure to chemicals and toxins in his native rural Texas. Although she’d been a long-time supporter of green living, Coleman decided it was time to do go beyond the personal. She became the first professional make-up artist to “green” her make-up kit.

Christy embraces the philosophy that beauty, style and nature can all live in harmony. She uses her access to the world’s top photographers, models and celebrities to raise awareness around the eco-conscious cause. The make-up industry offers more eco-friendly chemical-free products than ever before, a trend that will hopefully continue. And while people pay big bucks for Coleman’s expertise, she generously shares her extensive knowledge on her oft-updated blog.