Beauty
Catherine Wu

WHICH SKINCARE BRANDS ARE TRULY “CLEAN BEAUTY”? GUIDE TO TOP 5 CLEAN BEAUTY SKINCARE BRANDS

CLEAN BEAUTY HAS BEEN AROUND FOR SOME TIME

WHICH SKINCARE BRANDS ARE TRULY “CLEAN BEAUTY”? GUIDE TO TOP 5 CLEAN BEAUTY SKINCARE BRANDS | Goxip

As environmental sustainability and animal rights are gaining spotlight in recent years, conscientious consumers are becoming more concerned about the ingredients of their skincare products and their origins, thus giving rise to the notion of clean beauty. Although there is no official definition yet, it is commonly agreed that clean beauty products should adhere to three principles—using safe and harmless ingredients, having clear labeling of ingredients, and being sustainable. No harmful chemical ingredients causing cancer or irritation to the skin such as parabens, ethanolamine, synthetic fragrance etc. should be added in the production process. And to achieve “zero burden” on the environment, clean beauty brands in general use natural herbal ingredients and refrain from additional processing to minimize pollution. Read on for the recommendation of 5 big clean beauty skincare brands!

WHICH SKINCARE BRANDS ARE TRULY “CLEAN BEAUTY”? GUIDE TO TOP 5 CLEAN BEAUTY SKINCARE BRANDS | Goxip

1. Drunk Elephant

One of the best-known clean beauty brands is probably the indie American brand Drunk Elephant. Although the ingredients of its skincare products aren’t entirely natural, it does strictly exclude skin-irritating substances such as essential oils, fragrances, dyes, drying alcohols, and chemical preservatives. Coupled with the brand’s minimalist, colorful packaging, Drunk Elephant is very popular among sensitive-skin customers and KOLs who promoted its products. No wonder it has become the top-selling niche brand on online shopping platform Sephora!

2. Caudalie

Perhaps not many people know, but the world-renowned French skincare brand Caudalie is actually a pioneer in clean beauty products. Since its launch in 1995, Caudalie has been striving to produce skincare products using all-natural and organic ingredients, which are efficacious and non-skin irritating. All Caudalie products are free from harmful chemicals such as parabens and phthalate. Its hot-selling item, Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion Correcting, is even suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women, and can help remove sun freckles, acne marks, as well as hormonal acne and pregnancy spots arising from pregnancy!

3. Bare Minerals

Like Caudalie, Bare Minerals has been striving to produce natural, harmless skincare and makeup products throughout the years. Its best-selling Original Loose Mineral Foundation is made with 5 simple, clean, nourishing minerals which is considered the most signature clean beauty product and which you can even wear to sleep. Besides makeup products, Bare Minerals’ best-selling skincare products are made from all-natural ingredients free from harmful chemicals, and are suitable even for acne-prone and sensitive skins.

4. Tatcha

The recently popular American brand Tatcha is also a member of the clean beauty circle. The brand is inspired by the secret skincare rituals of Japanese geishas, which for years have been touted as a natural and progressive approach to skincare. The ingredients used in Tatcha’s products meet Japan’s highest safety and ethical standards, and are clinically tested by dermatologists to be irritation-free to the skin. Its best-selling product, The Silk Cream, is crafted with natural Akoya pearls and silk extracts containing rich amino acids, providing sufficient moisturization for the skin and preventing acne breakouts.

5. Fenty Skin

Global megastar Rihanna’s makeup line Fenty Beauty has received praises for its products, prompting her to further create Fenty Skin in 2020 specializing in skincare products that are fully vegan and oil- and gluten-free. The products’ efficacious ingredients are sourced from all over the world and then incorporated with major skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid and nicotinamide to achieve the highest clinical standard of skincare results! Its 2-in-1 Hydra Vizor moisturizer and sunscreen does not contain benzophenone or octyl methoxycinnamate that are harmful to the coral reefs, making Fenty Skin a clean beauty brand that truly contributes to protecting the environment.

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