Is clean beauty really that important?
Lets just jump right to it.. YES, 100% what you put on your skin matters!
I am very big into educating myself on ingredients and what to avoid vs. what is safe and good for the skin and body.
Nontoxicrevolution.org explains that safety tests for beauty products are NOT actually required, yikes! As well as, that the FDA has only banned a handful of harmful chemicals (comparatively that EU has banned over 1000).
nontoxicrevolution.org also goes into detail about ingredients to avoid in beauty products and why. So I fully recommend that you give THIS a read, as well as do additional research.
I’m going to share with you my favorite clean beauty skincare brands that are also budget friendly!
Seriously, these brands are so good they’re the ones that you just want to try every single product they have to offer!
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Budget friendly clean beauty brands
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1. Versed
This is a newer brand sold at Target that I absolutely LOVE. I’ve been slowly buying more and more of Versed beauty products.
I quickly became a huge fan of this brand because of all of the ingredients on their ‘NO’ list which is shown right below this.
I’ve always been very conscious about ingredients in products + food, etc. Clean beauty is something so important to me, so when I came across this brand I had to give it a try!
The first product I tried from Versed was the Overnight Peel, a gentle exfoliant. I was pleased that it came in a ‘mini’ size, meaning I didn’t have to commit to the full size product before testing it out.
This product was very gentle. I have extremely dry and sensitive skin; after using this product, I woke up with soft skin.
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2. CocoKind
I discovered Cocokind products pretty recently while in the beauty isle at Target.
Not only are Cocokind products clean ingredients, they are also certified organic.
The first product I tried from Cocokind is the cleansing oil. As I have said before, I have extremely dry skin so an oil cleanser is great for that. The cleansing oil is very gentle and is a good product if you like to do a double cleanse.
The products that I have tried so far from this brand have been very gentle and leave my skin feeling softer.
I’ve used their facial oil, sticks, and cleansing oil. However, I have not yet used their face masks – believe me they’re next on my wishlist!
Cocokind products are:
- Certified Organic
- formulated without parabens
- Sulfate free
- Phthalate free
- Dye free
- Cruelty free + Vegan
- Non-GMO
- SOME are fragrant free (not all)
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3. Honest Beauty
Honest beauty is a huge brand – they offer beauty, bath + body, cleaning and baby products. I had first tried The Honest Company body soap, in hopes that it would be gentle and not drying on my skin.
The bath + body products were a hit, so I decided to try out their skincare line!
Honest Beauty Products are:
- No added fragrance
- Dye free
- phthalate free
- paraben free
- cruelty free
My ride or die beauty brands I’ve been using for years!
4. Acure
Another great clean beauty brand! I’ve used everything by this brand from their body lotion, deodorant, hair care, skincare, etc. I’ve LOVED it all!
This brand is my go-to brand; I seriously get so excited when they drop new product.
The Acure Vitamin C Jelly Mask is a newer product I have bought and love! Face masks are a part of my self-care routine, it should definitely be a part of yours!
Acure products are:
- Paraben free
- Sulfate free
- Mineral oil free
- Formaldehyde free
- Cruelty free
5. Pacifica
Pacifica is a brand that I have been using for years now! I have tried many products by this brand and I have yet to come across one that I haven’t enjoyed.
This brand is not only clean beauty, but it is also environmentally friendly.
Pacifica products are all the things:
- Non-toxic
- Paraben free
- Phthalate free
- Sulfate free
- Cruelty free + Vegan
- Better packaging for the environment
Pacifica rewards you for recycling their products! Ship your empty product bottles/containers back to them (free shipping) + the brand rewards you with loyalty points – it’s a win, win!
Check out their recycling program for more info.
Pacifica Sheet Masks:
Alright, I had to make this its own section, because Pacifica sheet masks are THE BEST.
I was first introduced to Pacifica sheet masks a few years ago when I was in beauty school. Not only do these sheet masks feel amazing and moisturizing, but they are extremely affordable!
This is the very first sheet mask I tried, after using it my skin felt soothed, cooled and moisturized. I was shocked that this mask only costs $4.00 too!
Here are some sources that I talked about in the beginning of this blog post:
- 8 Best Non-Toxic Makeup Brands To Try In 2024
- The Best Retro Bluetooth Speaker To Take Your Playlist Anywhere
- The Best Zero Waste + Plastic-Free Refillable Handsoap For Your Home
- Why Buying Non-Toxic + Clean Beauty Products Is Important
- My Top Favorite Purchases This Month You’ll Love Too | Fashion and Beauty Finds January 2023
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