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),sustainability(does its creation take into account environmental impact or are their charitable elements?
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), andefficacy(does it work?).
She also writes and photographs a monthly column for Byrdie highlighting the best in clean beauty.
Katherine writes about sustainable, low-impact living for Treehugger, a website dedicated to all things green and eco-conscious.
The Praise:“This cleanser is my holy grail.
I recommend it to everyone.”
The Praise: “This is our number one cream cleanser year after year.
The blend of ingredients is so lushroyal jelly, manuka honey, and sea buckthorn to name a few.
The Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm feels like a spa treatment every time I wash my face.”
Plus, the smell and creamy texture makes it feel like a treat."
The sweet orange scent that helps wake me up every morning is a very pleasant bonus."
The Praise:“This is the definition of a luxury product.
It’s pricey, but a little goes a long way!”
For me, I need a moisturizer to truly hydrate without being too heavy or clogging my pores.
The Praise:“This.
The full-size is a must, as is the travel-size, which is always in my makeup bag.”
Leah Wyar, editor-in-chief/GM
The Eco Factor:What’s more eco thanone product that replaces 13?
Weleda prioritizes raw ingredients that come from organic or biodynamic farming.
you might also recycle your empties through the brands TerraCycle Recycling Program.
And not once did I suffer from any negative effectsno irritation, no redness.
I particularly love this orange-tinged oil for patting on top of serum as the final step in my routine.
The Praise:“This is our best selling acne treatment product and one of my favorites from Odacite.
It is so easy to use and so effective as both a spot treatment and a serum.
It’s truly magical.”
The brand is also pledging to plant 20,000 trees in 2020, which we can def stand behind.
It’s truly a facial in a bottle that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin.
It doesn’t hurt that it smells great, too."
Tip: try leaving it on overnight for maximum benefits. "
The Praise:“This isnt just a body moisturizerits now one of my favorite rituals.
I love picking up my Body Stone and smoothing it over my limbs before bed.
The organic, unbleached linen cloths they come wrapped in can be upcycled as gentle cleansing cloths.
The rosehip-jojoba-grapeseed dry oil blend melts into your skin in a way that’s so therapeutic.
This was a gift during my pregnancy and will forever be a part of my body pampering routine.”
How’s that for a brand living up to its name?
Plus, my skin always feels ridiculously soft afterwards."
The Praise: “Caring for my body and my mind has never felt more important.
None works as well as PiperWai, which is why I keep coming back to it.
Bonus points for the glass jar.”
Applying it is addictive."
Honestly, I love them all.
Spritzing it is an instant mood-boost."
The Praise:“I can not say enough about this brand!
I love that Cocokind is thoughtful with every detail of their products.
They use minimal, organic ingredients and I appreciate how much effort goes into thesustainability of their packaging.
Most of all, they make effective products that are affordable and accessible to all.”
Instead, it left my hair feeling clean (and nicely scented), but not stripped.
I also just love using it and knowing that Im leaving no environmental footprint behind."
Plus, it makes my shower smell like a rose garden, which is an absolute dream."
- Karli Bendlin
The Eco Factor:This formula is 97% naturally derived and 100% cruelty-free.
Our customers love it for providing them the perfect at-home deep conditioning treatment."
- Romain Gaillard
The Eco Factor:Rahua was founded by environmentalists, so sustainability is at its core.
The Praise:“This product is 100% my go-to for achieving my very best wash-and-go results.
It always surprises me how smooth and hydrated my hair feels, even after rinsing.
While I’m detangling in the shower, this conditioner provides perfect slip and has an uplifting citrus-y scent.
It makes my wash-and-go last longer, because my curls stay smooth and defined.
All curly girls should give this product a try!”
The brand also focuses on giving back to andsupporting female founders who come from challenging circumstances.
The Praise:“Since I have white hair, scalp care is very important to me.
Briogeos entire scalp revival line is amazing.
The Praise:“The Ritual Oil from Playa is a dry hair savior.
The Praise:“Byrdie HQ has collectively fallen head over heels for thislightweight tinted serum from ILIA.
and actually stays put.”
The Praise:“I didnt like primers until I tried this primer.
Its extremely soothing and cooling when you apply.
That’s not the case with this product.
The company has a wonderful philosophy of striving to “heal humanity and the Earth.”
The brand also cultivates a sustainable “biodynamic plant garden” in Germanyfield trip, anyone?
The Praise:“There are very few clean liquid liners that last all daythis is it!
Plus, it glides on so smoothly, creating the tightest, neatest line along my lashes.
I love that it doesn’t irritate my eyesa big plus, especially during spring allergy season!”
I also love that the palette itself is fully recyclable, which is rarely ever the case.”
Also, all Kjaer Weis products are refillable to help save on excess packaging.
The Praise:“Vapour recently rebranded and I’m loving the sleek new packaging.
Plus, it’s got agreat recycling programfor empties.
It makes my unruly brows look polished, feathered, and fluffy.
I love itss liquid pomade formula, which holds your brows without any flaking or stiffness.
Aesthetically, Im obsessed with their perfectly color matched packaging.
The shades Negroni, Hard Cider and Acai Smash are my top three.”
Both shades, a soft pink and coral-rose, are universal and brighten up my entire face.”
Plus, the signatureWeightless Lip Colorscome housed in aluminum tubes, instead of plastic.
The Praise:Sundays Nail Polish offers a really beautiful curation of shades that are entirely non-toxic.
So, it’s possible for you to look good and feel good the entire time.
15 is my forever favoritea perfect siren red thats classic, full-bodied, and gorgeous.
I particularly love theNarcissist Foundation sticks, theBio Brightenerhighlighter stick, theExpressionist eyebrow gel, and theExpressionist volumizing mascara.
I love that the brand is affordable, so I never feel guilty stocking up.
Plus, all the products just work really well.
Art design: Cristina Cianci
