Spring Clean Your Skincare Routine: 24 Organic Products Under $90
Our Head of Growth (and goop alum) tested every major nontoxic skincare brand to bring you the best (and healthiest) swaps for your routine.
Now that your eyes are open to the unregulated beauty industry and importance of clean cosmetics, let’s tackle your skincare.
When products are put onto your skin, they’re absorbed into your bloodstream. It’s not uncommon to find ingredients like propylene glycol (antifreeze), mineral oil (a chemically-tainted byproduct of crude oil production), and triclosan (pesticide) in popular skincare brands. Due to the lack of regulation, these brands can also include ingredients that age your skin (sodium lauryl sulfates), cause cancer (oxybenzone, ethanolamines), and reduce your fertility (phthalates).
Since 2015, I’ve tried nearly every prominent non-toxic skincare brand on the market; below are my favorites in each category. The best part: they’re all from women-owned companies and under $90.
Featured Product
OSEA
Ocean Cleanser
Finding a reliable facial cleanser is tough. I swear by this one.
OSEA, $44
Ursa Major
Golden Hour Recovery Cream
Will get even the most sensitive skin (mine) through NYC winters.
Credo Beauty, $48
Piperwai
Natural Deodorant Stick
Made with activated charcoal and essential oils, this deodorant really works.
$17
Herbivore Botanicals
Lapis Facial Oil
Absorbs quickly, clears up blemishes, and improves tone.
Credo Beauty, $72
Suntegrity
Natural Moisturizing Face Sunscreen & Primer, SPF 30
Functions as a face moisturizer, sunscreen, and makeup primer in one.
Credo Beauty, $45
Indie Lee
Co Q10 Toner
Wipes away impurities and soothes skin. Use it morning and night!
Credo Beauty, $10
Tata Harper
Purifying Mask
Deeply cleanses skin, repairing damage from environmental toxins
$68
Well Within Beauty
Depuff + Illuminate Eye Firming Complex
Eyes show age first. This cream visibly smoothes and firms.
Well Within Beauty, $90
OSEA Malibu
Vitamin Sea Serum
Restores youthful vitality thanks to Hyaluronic Acid, turmeric, and green tea.
OSEA, $68
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Karite Shea Butter
Creme Mains Hand Cream
Bonus: This hand cream supports the livelihood of rural African women and their communities.
The Detox Market, $36
Suntegrity
Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Unscented Body
The same great protection for my (practically transparent) skin, without the harsh toxins
Credo Beauty, $24
Ilera Apothecary
Body Butter
Moisturizes, fights signs of aging, and never leaves you greasy.
BLK + GRN, $20
Herbivore Botanicals
Bamboo Charcoal Soap
The best cleansing bar on the market (Also, I wish my whole life smelled like it)
Credo Beauty, $12
Goodnight Darling
Deep Detox Bath Soak
This beautifully-packaged bath soak sits at the core of my self-care ritual.
BLK + GRN, $23
goop
G.Day Ginger + Ashwagandha Energy Body Wash
Let's just say Gwyneth knew what she was doing when she made this body wash.
The Detox Market, $32
Herbivore Botanicals
Coco Rose Body Polish
Lasting exfoliation and moisturization in a single use
Credo Beauty, $36
CHAE
Biru Balm
This CBD-infused balm cures everything from inflamed skin to anxiety to sore joints.
BLK + GRN, $38
African Botanics
Buchu Botanical Enzyme Polish
Buffs and polishes dull skin, leaving you visibly more radiant after one use.
Credo Beauty, $75
tenoverten
The Rose Oil
Nourishes cuticles and promotes nail growth with a game-changing roller ball applicator.
Credo Beauty, $26
Henne Organics
Rose Diamonds Lip Exfoliator
Removes flaky cells so that your lip balm can actually work.
Credo Beauty, $24
Hurraw!
Earl Grey Lip Balm
Comes in 20+ flavors and won't melt in the pocket of your jeans
The Detox Market, $5
goop
G. Tox Ultimate Dry Brush
The best way to energize and exfoliate. Don't knock it till you've tried it.
Credo Beauty, $20
Skin Gym
Rose Quartz Facial Roller
An Instagram trend that's actually legit.
Credo Beauty, $28
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