12 clean skincare products that actually work
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With more and more people trying to do better when it comes to their skincare routines and be more discerning about the ingredients they use on their face, clean beauty continues to be the largest growing trend in the world of cosmetics. Clean beauty— green, to some — of course, refers to products that are free of parabens, silicones, sulphates, phthalates and synthetic fragrances.
With today being Earth Day, we’re celebrating by highlighting the best and effective clean skincare products on the market.
From multi-tasking makeup primers to rich undereye oils to quick-working serums, this edit includes gentle products that are proven to work — ultimately giving clean beauty a new rap.
The best clean primer: Tatcha The Silk Canvas Filter Finish Protective Primer
What is it?: A velvety multi-tasking skin-protecting, makeup-perfecting priming balm for face, eyes and lips.
How does it work?: Made with pressed silk extracts, it nourishes the skin the touch of skin and instantly diminish the look of pores, fines lines and imperfections for the perfect canvas before makeup.
Its protective barrier derived from botanicals acts as a barrier between makeup and skin, helping to minimize clogged pores that can lead to breakouts while anti-pollution natural active ingredients fight immediate attack from environmental stressors that cause wrinkles and dullness.
SHOP IT: Tatcha, $52
Best clean face oil: Pai Skincare Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil
What is it?: A beautiful, deep orange oil packed with twice the regenerative sterols and five times more carotenoids than your average cold-pressed rosehip seed oil.
How does it work?: With regular use, it deeply conditions skin, improving firmness and elasticity and promoting a clear, even skin tone. Its high concentrations of essential nutrients feed the skin, fuelling its essential overnight regeneration processes without irritation to help improve dry patches, flaky patches, blemishes, dull skin tone, fine lines, scars, and sun damage.
SHOP IT: Shoppers Drug Mart, $50
The best clean at-home peel: LASPA Intensive Anti-Aging Glycolic Peel
What is it? An overnight treatment kit is powered with a unique blend of 100 per cent natural glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid for gentle exfoliation with a boost of moisture.
How does it work?: With daily use over five to seven consecutive nights, this anti-ageing peel increases skin turnover to reveal plump skin, clear pores and reduced appearance of dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles.
SHOP IT: LASPA Naturals, $130
Best clean face mask: Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask
What is it?: A refreshing and softening mask that contains pink clay, to draw impurities from the skin to improve the appearance of enlarged pores without stripping your skin of its natural oils.
How does it work? Formulated with pomegranate enzymes and naturally derived BHAs from white willow bark, it effectively sloughs away dead skin cells and smooths uneven skin for maximum brightness and glow.
SHOP IT: Cult Beauty, $99 (£57.00)
The best clean undereye treatment: KORA Organics Noni Radiant Eye Oil
What is it?: An organic eye treatment formulated to smooth, tone and brighten the eye area.
How does it work?: Certified organic noni, tomato fruit and marine bamboo extracts combine with kahai and coffee oils to awaken and brighten the delicate under-eye area for a more youthful and radiant appearance. It also features a unique rose quartz roller ball applicator to provide a soothing experience.
"This eye oil makes me look like I had a full eight hours of rest the night before—even if I didn’t! The rose quartz roller ball feels so soothing and uplifting around my eyes,” says brand founder and model Miranda Kerr.
SHOP IT: Sephora, $50
The best clean vitamin C treatment: Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C Serum
What is it?: A multitasking vitamin C serum that naturally brightens, improves skin texture, and reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
How does it work?: Made to tackle lacklustre and ageing skin, this gentle serum is jam-packed with vitamin C, squalane oil and a rich peptide complex to effectively target hyperpigmentation, dehydration and improve firmness.
SHOP IT: Sephora, $84
The best clean makeup remover: Province Apothecary Moisturizing Cleanser + Make Up Remover
What is it?: A multitasking cleanser and makeup remover.
How does it work?: Great for all skin types, this formula is made with a moisturizing cocktail of avocado and raspberry oil to restore your skin's natural radiance and gently cleanse without stripping. Toning frankincense, soothing lavender, and decongesting bergamot oil leave skin looking revitalized, calm, and clear.
SHOP IT: Detox Market, $20
The best clean face SPF: COOLA SPF 30 Mineral Face Matte Tint
What is it?: A tinted, broad-spectrum SPF 30 mineral sunscreen with antioxidant benefits and a matte finish that is ideal for normal to oily skin.
How does it work?: Unlike conventional sunscreens, this one is suitable for oily skin types as the matte finish works to control shine throughout the day and even functions as a primer when worn under makeup. Rosehip oil and hydrating shea butter help skin improve elasticity and retain moisture for an overall healthy complexion.
SHOP IT: Sephora, $48
The best clean facial mist: Caudalie Beauty Elixir
What is it?: A natural cult-favourite toning mist that tightens pores, sets makeup and delivers an instant boost of radiance to the skin.
How does it work: To reduce the look of dullness and cakey makeup, this elixir is infused with toning rosemary, astringent mint, and soothing rose organic essential oil to keep skin looking and feeling hydrated.
SHOP IT: Sephora, $59
The best clean lip treatment: Henne Organics Lip Mask
What is it:? A lip treatment that is both luxurious and indispensable.
How does it work?: Ingredients like sea buckthorn and evening primrose are blended together restore and soothe. For the best results, apply a thick layer of the Lip Mask onto your lips and allow it to sit for 15-30 minutes. When you're ready to remove the mask, gently wipe it off gently with a cloth.
SHOP IT: Detox Market, $49
The best clean body moisturizer: AESOP Rind Concentrate Body Balm
What is it?: A refreshing moisturizing balm that is swiftly absorbed to relieve dry skin.
How does it work?: This citrus-based rich moisturizer features invigorating botanicals to soften, cool and revive dry and irritated skin — perfect for all-year use.
SHOP IT: Nordstrom, $127
The best clean acne-fighting serum: Odacité Bl + C Black Cumin-Cajeput Pimples Serum Concentrate
What is it?: An active serum formulated to absorb deep into pores and helps you achieve blemish-free skin while smoothing the complexion.
How does it work?: The purifying properties of black cumin oil control the spread of breakout-causing bacteria, while therapeutic cajeput tackles the source of the problem with potent antiseptic properties, helping to prevent future breakouts.
SHOP IT: Nordstrom, $45
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