Let’s face it. Developing a truly clean skincare routine that doesn’t contain harmful ingredients like parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, and preservatives is like getting rid of those nasty blackheads.
Not impossible, but often difficult—especially considering the amount of greenwashing in the beauty industry. We find it kind of ironic that products marketed to help our skin actually contain ingredients that do far more damage than good.
On the positive, it is becoming easier to cut out the toxic chemicals, thanks to emerging natural skincare brands that sure do leave us intoxicated (or should we say, non-intoxicated?).
So, after reading a mountain of reviews, researching ingredient labels and standards and testing a plethora of products on ourselves for efficacy, we’ve curated this list of brands for you who not only prioritize organic ingredients but also ethical sourcing and low-impact packaging.
We’ll also soon be rolling out our new Brand Rating System which will assess brands against a range of sustainability-related criteria ranging from climate impact to chemical use. We break down this new system here.
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Our Pimple-Free Picks Of The Best Organic Skincare Products
We love Fat & the Moon’s All Cream that works as a moisturizer for both the face and body. Due to its multipurpose usage and organic ingredients, it’s easily one of our top natural skincare products.
For natural and zero waste skin care, we highly recommend the homemade skincare by Butter Me Up Organics, with unique ingredients designed to nourish your body at its very core. We’ve tried several of their products and have found that they all perform really well.
For a face cream that won’t clog pores, check out EcoRoots’ Rose Facial Cream. It’s lightweight, made with organic ingredients, and works perfectly with our oily complexion.
Index: Organic Skincare Products & Brands
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Ethique
Ethique’s Skincare Range
Price Range: $6–$30
With a name like The Perfector, it’s no surprise that Ethique’s nourishing face cream is one of our favorite skincare products.
Designed to treat balanced to dry skin, this organic face cream is made with a luxurious blend of hydrating ingredients like kokum butter, jojoba butter, and hyaluronic acid—AKA the ultimate concoction for glowing skin.
The convenient cardboard applicator makes for easy, mess-free application. Simply chuck it in your bag for midday touch-ups or, keep it shelved to use as a night cream like we do, since we love its overnight restorative powers.
About Ethique
If the name Ethique sounds familiar, it’s probably because they’re one of the most popular brands on our site. They check all of our boxes, from their ethical sourcing policies and carbon-neutral operations to their conscious packaging to charitable giving (2% of all profits).
They’ve got no shortage of natural beauty products to choose from, including cleaners, eco-friendly shampoo, and more—all certified cruelty-free, palm-oil free, and organic.
Fat & The Moon
Fat & The Moon’s Skincare
Price Range: $6–$42
We’d say that Fat and The Moon’s All Cream may very well be the definition of natural skincare. With only six ingredients, the multipurpose zero waste lotion deemed “the cream of your dreams” has your eyes, t-zone, hands, body, and feet covered in one-go—meaning you can save money and space by not having to buy different one-off creams.
Sunflower oil, aloe vera, shea butter, rosewater, beeswax, and elderberry extract are all you really need for a killer skincare routine.
After testing and loving this lotion, we recommend storing the product in the fridge to extend its shelf life for up to two months.
About Fat & The Moon
Fat and The Moon is all about healing—whether that be your skin or the planet. Deemed “plant potions for your bod garden”, all products are handcrafted from ethically-harvested, organic plant-based ingredients with known medicinal benefits. Among their elixirs you’ll find everything for your hair, bath, and body.
All products come shipped in recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging.
EcoRoots
EcoRoots’ Skincare
Price Range: $9–$65
EcoRoots’ Rosehip Facial Cream is an ultra-nourishing moisturizer that’s designed to rejuvenate the skin without clogging pores.
Perfect for all skin types, but exceptional for delicate skin thanks to its gentle formula featuring plant based ingredients like citric acid, organic coconut oil, and provitamin B5. Naturally high in Vitamin C and antioxidants, these ingredients are exceptional at fighting free radicals and wrinkles. Instead of chemical preservatives, it contains only natural preservatives for skin care, like vitamin E.
About EcoRoots
Colorado’s EcoRoots keeps us grounded to our sustainable lifestyle by supplying a healthy range of beauty and home essentials. The women-owned small business features over 50 low-waste products—including some of our favorite zero waste lip balm—all which are free from parabens and animal testing.
A portion of annual sales are donated to organizations that give back to the planet, including the Ocean Conservancy.
My Personal Review of EcoRoots’ Rosehip Facial Cream:
“FYI – other than a slightly oily complexion, I don’t have problematic or combination skin I can use most creams without too much of an issue. I love the rosehip scent in this cream. Unlike a lot of conventional moisturizers, this is understated not overpowering. However, some may get irritated and want to steer clear of fragrant creams. I found it light enough as a day cream in the winter, but a little too heavy during the summer when it’s better as a night cream. It’s not greasy at all, very smooth, and absorbs really fast.”
Review by Lyall Mabin, SJ’s Co-founder
Activist Skincare
Activist Skincare’s Range
Price Range: $5–$124
Figuring out what your skin likes can be tough—not to mention expensive.
Activist Skincare knows you don’t want to spend tons of money figuring it out, so they offer the Trial & Travel affordable organic skincare kit, which includes two cleansing balms, a cleansing oil, several serums, and a toning mist.
About Activist Skincare
When you take natural skincare ingredients and mix them with advocacy, you get Activist. The clean beauty brand strictly uses ethically-sourced, non-toxic ingredients in their formulations. Which are all vegan, cruelty-free, and artificial fragrance free.
As members of 1% For The Planet, part of every addition to your natural skincare routine supports environmental non-profit organizations like Earth Justice and Outdoor Afro.
My Personal Review of Activist’s Precious Oil Active Infusion:
“I’m highly impressed with the Precious Oil Active Infusion. It’s designed for all skin types and packed with soothing, nourishing, and protective ingredients, including chamomile extract, coenzyme Q10, and plant-based antioxidants. I typically use it on my face in the morning, but it’s also worked wonders for my scalp when it’s been dry and flaky.
“I also love their Calming Force Serum, which has been a total lifesaver for my sensitive skin. It’s incredibly calming and quickly soothes any redness and irritation while boosting hydration. I especially appreciate how quickly it absorbs, leaving my skin smooth and balanced without leaving any greasiness behind.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
100% Pure
100% Pure’s Skincare Products
Price Range: $7–$68
100% Pure has 100% grown on us—unlike pimples since we started using their range of cleansing oils and gels, face serums, and more.
About 100% Pure
Aiming to be climate positive by the end of this year, 100% Pure is 100% committed to clean products and manufacturing. Everything is vegan, cruelty-free, and made with certified organic ingredients sourced in adherence to Ethical Trade Initiative principles.
As with their range of plant-pigmented pregnancy-safe makeup, you can use any of their products during pregnancy, too.
For every order, the clean skincare brand donates a bowl of dog food or one tree to their partner organizations.
While some plastic is still used, they’re working on replacing it with post-consumer recycled materials to match their sustainable shipping packaging.
My Personal Review of 100% Pure’s Organic Marula Oi & Rosehip Oil:
“Of all their 100% natural skincare products I’ve tried, my favorite is the Organic Marula Oil, partially because it contains just one ingredient. You guessed it: cold-pressed certified organic marula oil. Rich in antioxidants, it reduces elastin breakdown, so it’s great for those wrinkles I’m starting to notice appear. It’s also non-irritating, making it suitable for all skin types and conditions. I recently started to notice an irritated, horribly itchy patch of skin right at my hairline, and after applying this oil every night for four days, it was gone and has never returned.
“I prefer oil-based moisturizing to lotions because, ironically enough, I find oils to be far less oily. 100% Pure’s Organic Rosehip Oil is another skin winner. Despite it being a pure and completely concentrated rosehip oil, I’m astounded at how quickly my skin eats it up. I like to use it on wounds, too, as I think it really helps heal and lighten scars, as well as on my face because I think it gives my skin a really vibrant look.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Butter Me Up Organics
Butter Me Up Organic’s Skincare
Price Range: $7–$97
Butter Me Up Organics’ skin-focused range is vast, containing everything you need to protect and polish your skin, individually or in sets.
We personally use a lot of their products, but one of our go-to skincare remedies is their Organic Magnesium Lotion. The secret is the magnesium chloride, which sounds scary, but isn’t. It’s the most easy-to-absorb form of magnesium, which can help regulate the whole body’s magnesium levels. Not only is magnesium crucial for stress hormone regulation, but too little of it is correlated with deficiencies in fatty acids that maintain skin moisture and elasticity.
One of the best natural skincare products for sensitive skin, it also features nourishing and nonirritating avocado oil, coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, and a tiny bit of lavender essential oil (so minimal we don’t even smell it).
About Butter Me Up Organics
The organic skincare brand specializes in lotions, creams, serums, biodegradable sunscreen, and body butters made only with the highest quality ingredients for your skin. That is, ingredients that are mostly organic, and always sourced sustainably and ethically.
All products come housed in glass, tin, or paperboard.
My Personal Review of Butter Me Up Organics’ Magnesium Lotion:
“I personally use a lot of their products, but one of my go-to natural skin care remedies is their Organic Magnesium Lotion. The secret is the magnesium chloride, which sounds scary, but isn’t. It’s the most easy-to-absorb form of magnesium, which can help regulate the whole body’s magnesium levels. Not only is magnesium crucial for stress hormone regulation but too little of it is correlated with deficiencies in fatty acids that maintain skin moisture and elasticity. I’m a big holistic health nut, so the fact that I can treat my skin and my overall body at once gets a big thumbs up from me. Because magnesium is shown to help you sleep better, I usually apply this at night.”
My Personal Review of Butter Me Up Organics’ Under-Eye Balm:
“I turned 30 this year…which means I have to start paying attention to those fine lines around the eyes, I guess! This balm has been super helpful for me in doing just that, as I can apply it in just 15 seconds in the morning right when I wake up. The one potential issue I could find is that the formula is very thick and solid, which kind of makes it difficult to get much out of the container. On the other hand, not much is needed, so a little swipe is usually plenty.”
Reviews by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Meow Meow Tweet
Meow Meow Tweet’s Skincare Line
Price Range: $12–$30
Meow Meow Tweet has long been an SJ favorite for their hard vegan stance and completely clean ingredients used across their range of toners, facial soap, skin repair balm, and more.
The Matcha Lime Face Mask + acne prone skin = a matcha made in heaven. Packed with skin loving ingredients like antioxidant matcha, hydrating marshmallow root, and absorbing green clay, this all-in-one face mask leaves every skin type exfoliated and hydrated. Simply mix a spoonful of powder with water and apply.
Though designed to be a face mask, the powder-to-paste product could also be used as a soapless face wash or spot treatment.
About Meow Meow Tweet
Meow Meow Tweet has a little bit of everything for the skin, from deodorant to natural insect repellent. Not only are all their products vegan and Leaping Bunny certified, but they also come housed in glass, cardboard, and/or aluminum packaging.
The Certified B Corp is certified climate neutral and plastic negative through a partnership with rePurpose Global.
etee
etee’s Skincare Brand
Price Range: $29–$99
Sustainable Jungle tried and tested, the Ultra Face Moisturizer by etee has been deemed a skin win (and one of our favorite sustainable moisturizers.)
Featuring hyaluronic acid, squalane, and euglena gracilis, the anti-aging natural skincare formula is quite different from the plant butter and essential oils concoctions we are used to seeing. The potent ingredients effectively penetrate skin to promote collagen production, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and attract moisture to skin cells.
Housed in a chrysalis-themed compostable wax pod, we’d go as far to say this product will transform your skin.
About etee
The Toronto-based brand oversees its entire supply chain, ensuring no plastic or unfair labor is used in the manufacturing process (which takes place in a factory that utilizes renewable energy). They regularly donate to various organizations, currently focused on those supporting Ukraine.
My Personal Review of etee’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer:
“I’m a big fan of Etee’s Facial Moisturizer. It’s lightweight and absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling hydrated and smooth—without any greasy residue, which is a total must for me. The beeswax refill tubes are total genius. I do find that they aren’t so great with some of etee’s liquid cleaners, but for creams like this one, they’re ideal. I also love that it comes with a little jar. While it doesn’t look like it will take the whole pod’s worth, trust me, it does!”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Juice Beauty
Juice Beauty’s Skincare Collection
Price Range: $7–$443
Juice Beauty’s got the good juju when it comes to making skin care with natural ingredients.
Specifically, we’re talking those from their Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Skincare line—though all of their organic skincare lines are incredible—like the overnight clean retinol serum, voted Chicago Tribune Best in Class, and for good reason.
Proprietary technology is used to encapsulate fatty amino acids of Evening Primrose, which makes the product exceptionally effective at reducing dark spots, skin texture, and wrinkles. Some other certified organic ingredients you’ll find include Vitamin C, Jojoba Oil, and Juice Beauty proprietary blend of fruit stem cells.
Though that one’s a standout, the rest of their skincare for men and women is just as good, with everything from sunscreen to exfoliating masks.
About Juice Beauty
Juice Beauty: The clean beauty brand that’s juicy, not seedy. All of their plant-based ingredients are sourced transparently from mission driven organic farmers, or grown on their own farm. As per their business standards, all of their natural skincare products are cruelty-free, vegan, and Environmental Working Group (EWG) verified.
They also donate to the EWG as well as Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP).
While their plastic packaging still leaves a lot to be desired, we appreciate that their additions to our natural skin care routine come from a solar-powered HQ.
My Personal Review of Juice Beauty’s Stem Cellular Peel Spray & Serum
“I tested out several products in their Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Skincare line. These products are designed to be used in tandem with each other. I start with the Peel Spray at the end of the day (not every day, but a few times a week I find works best). The first time I used it, I was honestly shocked at how many dead skin cells it instantly sloughed away. And unlike chemical skin peels, there was zero redness or irritation after. After rinsing that and the dead skin away, I finish with the cooling and soothing serum.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content