r/cleanbeauty

Anyone out here know of more affordable not-too-luxury brands that make good lip glosses (non-lip oil glosses please!) besides 100% pure?? So as I like to usually mention I love and recommend the whole brand, 100% pure for not only you real clean beauty lovers and choosers, but botanical-beauty lovers!! But their one lip gloss only contains *5 different shades! That imo, is NOT enough diversity and nuance—nor do I know how they all wear well on lips(they almost never model the glosses and give arm swatches). So outside of that, I’m looking for other affordable brands that actually make high-tier, high impact and yet moisturizing and transfer-resistant (long-hydrating) glosses. As an idea for ones that provide that good color selection, Ilia makes great lip glosses as yall must know….

But yall also alerted that they recently became very corrupted and changed ingredient lists up on some products!! And well, the gloss formula seems to be a very, not only chemical(extra, toxic)-made, but also mineral or petroleum oil-based! We can’t catch a break or have anything nice, sadly. As for Kosas, their lip oil gloss makes my lips BURN, burn and dry out real bad and uncomfortably. So any refreshing suggestions?

Hello

I've noticed that it's getting much harder to find truly clean skincare products on the market as many now market themselves to be 'clean' but are in fact full of chemicals. Ten years ago I didn't find it quite this difficult.

Are there any brands that do skincare, that you know are clean or instagram influencers you follow that help identify clean products please? I've heard some influencers track product ingredients and let you know when they start adding nasty ingredients - it's happened to a few of my fav products! Thanks

I feel like I have tried everything at this point. Been on a clean beauty journey for about two years now and lip balm is genuinely the one product I cannot get right. Every time I think I have found something good it either pills under lipstick, wears off in an hour, or has that thick waxy feeling that makes me hyper aware of my lips all day which is somehow worse than just having dry lips.

I want something simple. Clean ingredients, no petrolatum, no synthetic fragrance, actually moisturizing. Beeswax based ones have been the closest for me but even within that there is such a range and I have wasted money on so many that looked good on paper and disappointed in reality.

What are people actually using and sticking with long term?

I’m looking for a lightly scented body spray with no phthalates or parabens. Too much fragrance irritates me but I can wear light scents.

If you could magically fix ONE beauty problem forever — what would it be?

First answer that comes to mind. Hair, skin, makeup, tanning — any cosmetics product that frustrates you in your daily routine. What is it?

hey guys. i’ve spent the last year completely overhauling my routine to be 100% clean and non-toxic. but honestly, my skin is still chronically dry and my hair is basically straw at this point.

i was complaining to a friend and she pointed out that our city tap water is incredibly hard and smells heavily of chlorine. it made me realize... what is the point of spending all this money on clean, organic serums if im literally bathing in hard water and municipal chemicals every single day?

has anyone actually upgraded their shower water to filter out the junk? did it make a difference for your skin barrier, or is it a gimmick? would love some advice on easy fixes since i rent!

Most body washes either smell like nothing or smell like a middle school locker room. Looking for something that smells clean and sophisticated

I’ve been getting more into clean beauty lately, but honestly the deeper I go, the more confusing it feels.

Every brand seems to have its own definition. Some focus on ingredients, some on sustainability, some just use the label without really explaining anything. I’ve tried a few products that I thought were clean and loved them, and others that didn’t work for me at all.

I’m starting to realize it’s not as black and white as I first thought. It’s more about figuring out what works for your skin and what you personally feel comfortable using.

So I’m curious how do you approach clean beauty
Do you check ingredients carefully or just go by how a product feels on your skin.
Have you found anything that actually made a noticeable difference.

Would love to hear real experiences, not just recommendations.

Hear me out. I see so many posts where people are asking why their undereyes look cakey or creasy, or why their concealer looks worse by midday than no concealer at all. And the answer almost always comes down to one of three things: wrong undertone, too much product, or not enough prep.

The undertone thing specifically is wild because most people don't know whether their dark circles are blue-toned, purple-toned, or brown-toned. Each one actually needs a different color corrector underneath if you want concealer to neutralize rather than just pile on top.

Prep also matters more than the concealer itself. Hydrating the undereye area before application changes the texture behavior of every formula I've tried. When that area is dry or tight, literally any concealer will crease. It's not the product, it's the canvas.

If you're consistently unhappy with your concealer results, try swapping the order. Moisturizer first, wait two minutes, then a thin layer of concealer, set with a tiny bit of translucent powder pressed gently. It's boring advice but it actually works.

I used to try a lot of different products and my routine felt confusing and heavy. Recently I started using fewer products with simpler ingredients and it honestly feels much better.

My skin feels calmer and I don’t spend as much time figuring out what to use next. It also helped me understand what actually works for me instead of layering too many things.

I’m still learning what “clean beauty” really means for me, but focusing on simple and gentle products has made a noticeable difference in how my skin looks and feels

Has anyone else tried simplifying their routine and noticed a change

I know that a lot of posts here talk about sunscreen, but here are my criteria:

• SPF 30-50 and PA+++ minimum
• Hormone-safe and health-safe (at least 15/20 on INCI Beauty)
• No harmful ingredients for nature
• Cruelty-free
• No white cast, suitable for combination skin

I beg you for any recommendation as I have done a LOOOOOOOTS of research and haven’t found my soul mate yet 😂

I spent a long time thinking I had to choose between clean ingredients and actual results for mature skin. Most clean brands felt like they were formulated for 25-year-olds with uncomplicated skin, not for skin dealing with actual aging concerns.

The serum I've been on has an edelweiss stem cell compound with actual clinical backing for fine line reduction, not just vague plant-powered language, and the eye balm has made a visible difference in the brightness and texture of that area over time. Both are ogee, and at this point they're just a permanent part of my routine.

The other thing I didn't expect: both layer cleanly together. No pilling, no interaction issues, no fighting each other. At 45 your skin is less forgiving of poorly formulated products and these just work without any of that.

I am white so I could careless about a white cast. Preferably not $40+ and up, that's expensive man. Vegan preferred, but most clean stuff leans that way so that's good.

Looking to replace my Vanicream Daily facial moisturizer with something leaping bunny certified.

Looking for

-similar size (3oz or more)

-similar price point per ounce ($14 for the 3oz bottle)

-not many actives just a nourishing hydrating moisturizer

-non clogging for oily, but dehydrated skin prone to dry patches

-preferably available at Target, walmart, or amazon (legitimately) if possible

Any suggestions?

Clean concealer is one of those categories that just keeps disappointing me. Too sheer, creases by mid morning, or both. I've gone through more options than I'd like to admit trying to find something that actually behaves like a real concealer.

A friend mentioned ogee a few months ago and I finally got around to trying the complexion concealer. It builds up without looking heavy, doesn't crease, and the shade actually matched what I ordered which honestly surprised me. Eight options deep and this is the first one that just worked without me having to troubleshoot it.

The shade matching does take a bit of trial. The undertone options are there but it's worth taking your time selecting rather than just going by the number. Once you find the right one though, flat brush to apply, light press with translucent powder to set, and it just stays put.

Hello! I am looking for a clean, cruelty free rose and vanilla fragrance. I like perfume oils but am also open to traditional spray perfumes as long as they are clean! Preferably nothing too heavy or too sweet. Any recommendations would be appreciated, thank you!

Any recs for a good mineral sunscreen for the face that doesn’t leave a white cast? Preferably hormone/pregnancy safe, thanks!