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We never need an extra excuse to add more skincare and SPF to our shelves. But when we hear about clean and cruelty-free brands out there that are sweeping award categories and review pages, we’re happy to add more products to our regimens. So if you’re seeking to support your ever-growing arsenal with some brands that deserve a top spot, keep reading! We have a feeling you’re about to find your next favorite.
1. Tata Harper Skincare Regenerating Cleanser, $44-86
Trust us: one cleanse with this gentle exfoliator and you’ll be a believer. Best used on dry skin (no water until you rinse), this cleanser buffs and polishes with BHA and apricot microspheres to reveal smooth, radiant, healthy-looking skin. Tata Harper also uses only natural, non-toxic ingredients to refresh, moisturize and rejuvenate skin, and all its products are made at the Julius Kingdom Farm in Vermont’s Champlain Valley.
2. Boscia MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil, $32
Whether you’re searching for the best first step in your double cleanse routine or just seeking to melt away stubborn makeup, this refreshing oil is it. It’s also vegan-friendly and free of sulfates, preservatives and artificial fragrances and colors.
3. Buttah Skin AHA/BHA Rosewater Toner, $19
PSA: Toner isn’t just for acne-prone, oily skin! This AHA/BHA Rosewater Toner is formulated for all skin types and contains hydrating and purifying Damascus rose to deliver hydration and keep your complexion’s pH levels balanced.
4. Murad Environmental Shield Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum, $72
Dealing with dark spots, dullness and discoloration? Reach for that Vitamin C! This transformative, daily-use serum goes one step beyond correction with antioxidant resorcinol that helps prevent dark spots for a more even skin tone in the future, while glycolic acid exfoliates to remove dulling surface cells.
5. Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Exfoliating Face Treatment, $48-122
Behold, the best-selling cult favorite. Clinically proven to plump the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just 3 minutes, this lactic acid treatment can be used day and night to brighten, exfoliate, plump, and clarify.
6. Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Overnight Face Mask, $48
Products that work their magic while we catch up on our beauty sleep? Sign. Us. Up. This overnight mask is made with powerful, antioxidant-rich super berries and Vitamin C. Oh, and four vital hydrators — squalane, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and betaine. BRB, slipping into our pajamas now.
7. Herbivore Botanicals Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil, $58
Already boarded the CBD train? Thinking of dipping your toes into the water? You’ve gotta try this glow oil. Formulated with 100mg of full-spectrum CBD, this glow-giver restores moisture to the skin while ashwagandha helps the skin cope with environmental aggressors.
8. COOLA Suncare Full Spectrum 360° Sunscreen Set, $46
You know we can’t do a roundup of our favorite clean and cruelty-free beauty products and NOT include a top-rated SPF! Protect and shield your skin from harmful UV rays with this three-piece set, featuring a full-size Full Spectrum 360° Sun Silk Drops SPF 30.
9. Beuti Skincare Beauty Sleep Elixir, $70
Not so much into the overnight masks? Reach for this sleep elixir instead. This cult-favorite contains a super boost of Omegas (3, 5, 6, 7, and 9), vitamins, and minerals to soothe and improve the appearance of congested skin.
10. Marie Veronique Gentle Retinol Night Serum, $110
Everyone needs retinol in their evening routine! This night serum combines this powerful active with Vitamin A, C, and E to reduce the appearance of fine lines, while ceramide complex helps prevent moisture loss while keeping skin soft and supple.
The only safe tan is a sunless one! So treat your skin with a natural-looking glow with our fave sunless products!
