We’re all trying to edge away from chemically-formulated skin care buys featuring toxic, questionably-sourced elements. Luckily, brands are taking note of the green beauty movement, and an all-clean beauty routine can be acquired with just a little effort.
There are several brands working to sharpen the definition of clean beauty to become more ethical, sustainable and safer for you and your skin. Here, our picks for those green beauty buys that won’t just make you feel good about your purchase; they’re also just as effective as their chemical-laden counterparts.
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Clean Beauty for 2019
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Herbivore Botanicals
Phoenix Facial Oil, $88 at Herbivore Botanicals
This all-natural luxe oil is one of the most functional, gentle hydrating agents you can use whenever your skin needs extra moisture. It's comprised of natural, cold-pressed oils that won't cause your skin to react badly.
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Juice Beauty
Green Apple Age Defy Moisturizer, $50 at Ulta Beauty
Gwyneth Paltrow oversees two product lines at Juice Beauty, so you can rest assured the brand's clean beauty label is legit. This antioxidant-packed anti-aging moisturizer has shea, jojoba and organic aloe. It minimizes fine lines and adds plumpness to your skin.
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Grace + Tonic
Botanical Facial Moisturizer Cream, $34.99 at Target
This cleansing mud has Brazilian purple clay and cupuaçu butter that helps draws out dirt from clogged pores in acne-prone skin.
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Tata Harper
Hydrating Floral Mask, $95 at Tata Harper
Tata Harper's farm-to-face policy relies on 100-percent organic products from the founder's 1,200-acre Vermont farm. You can even "Follow Your Bottle" to know how and by whom your product was created. This hyper-hydrating mask is supercharged with sunflower seed oil, glycerin, shea butter, coconut oil and castor seed oil.
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Beautycounter
Cleansing Balm, $80 at Beautycounter
Beautycounter is a brand consistently redefining clean beauty by eliminating toxic products from its formulas. This vitamin C cleansing balm can replace a number of products on your shelf — it removes makeup, evens out your skin tone and acts as an overnight mask.
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SheaMoisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo, $11.49 at Ulta Beauty
If you're thinking of sporting natural hair this summer, make sure to invest in this shampoo. It has neem oil plus coconut and hibiscus extracts to nix daily frizz and give your hair a natural bounce.
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Earth Tu Face
Organic Multipurpose Skin Hydrating Stick, $34 at Amazon
One of the brand's best-selling products, this face, lips and body stick is the ultimate go-to hydrating agent for your summer beauty routine. It calms skin, protects against abrasive elements and also maintains moisture levels.
