BEAUTY
KOAINO
why we love them:
One-women business, owned and operated by Rebecca Meagher
Handmade in small batches in Ontario
No fillers such as hormone-disrupting phthalates, parabens, preservatives, chemical fragrances, or dyes
All products are palm-oil free
All packaging is plastic-free
ONE OCEAN BEAUTY
why we love them:
Products are third-party certified in cruelty-free, clean formulations, sustainably-sourced and produced, socially responsible
No parabéns, pthalates, PEGS, nanoparticles, mineral oil, fragrance
One Ocean Beauty is a committed partner to Oceana, contributing to the preservation and restoration of the ocean
Packaging is 100% recyclable
Uses Blue Biotechnology for their products (click here for an interview with the founder explaining what this process entails).
OUI THE PEOPLE
why we love them:
Black-owned
Uses reusable packaging like glass for their products
They have refillable packaging to reduce waste
Stainless steel blades and shaver which are better to single-use alternatives
Blades are recyclable
*FARMACY
why we love them:
Works with second-generation, family-owned moringa farm in Southern California and acerola cherry farm in Northeast Brazil
Their own farm uses beehives that create proprietary buckwheat honey blend used in honey collection
Parabens, synthetic fragrance, phthalates, formaldehyde donor, and mineral oil-free, animal-cruelty free
*ACURE
why we love them:
Sustainable principles and accessible price points
Products free from gluten, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, harmful chemicals and preservatives and animal testing
Organic plant and food-based ingredients
*LOLI BEAUTY
why we love them:
Believes in using pure, potent food-grade ingredients, hand-selected and responsibly sourced
For every purchase of $75 or more will donate $1 to organizations against human trafficking
Packages are food-grade, glass yogurt jars that can be reused for food storage and ship in certified compostable labels, bags and boxes
Never diluted or polluted, always food-grade, fair-trade, organic and ethical
PLANT APOTHECARY
why we love them:
Certified organic
Plant-based vegan skincare
Cruelty-free
Made in U.S.
*WELEDA
why we love them:
Fair treatment to all workers
Holistic products are cruelty free, non-toxic, paraben-free, synthetic fragrance-free, SLS-free, and GMO-free
All packaging made from sustainable materials and must be recyclable
Constantly working to reduce water usage
*RMS
why we love it:
No nanoparticles, no soy, no synthetics, no chemicals, no GMO
Formulated with raw natural organic ingredients in their natural state that nourish skin
Biodegradable, recyclable and/or reusable packaging
NAGI COSMETICS
why we love them:
Black-owned
Hypoallergenic
Non-comedogenic
Made in Canada
Cruelty-free
*HERBIVORE
why we love them:
Made by and tested on humans
Made with plant-based, food-grade, cold-pressed organic ingredients
Recyclable and reusable packaging
No GMOs, no chemicals, no synthetics, parabens or phthalates
*ILIA
why we love them:
All cream lip products come in recycled packaging
Certified organic bio-active ingredients
Ethos: not all natural ingredients good for skin, not ever synthetic ingredients bad for skin, finds balance in using both
Ensures everything is safe for skin
*PAI
why we love them:
Free from Parabens, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Petrochemicals, Detergents and artificial fragrance
No testing on animals
Use sustainable plant ingredients
Recyclable packaging when possible
TATA HARPER
why we love them:
100% natural and non-toxic ingredients
Environmentally sustainable business practices
Grows ingredients on their own farm (and headquarters)
Majority of packaging made of glass
*LABORATORY PERFUMES
why we love them:
Small supply chain with everything produced locally in the U.K.
No testing on animals
Compliant with the International Fragrance Association Standards
All glass, card and paper used in Laboratory Perfumes packaging is sustainably sourced and widely recycled
*RAW SPIRIT
why we love them:
Work with Indigenous and marginalized communities, either directly or through partnerships, to sustainably source natural ingredients for fragrances
Create economic opportunities for communities where they source ingredients
Free of parabens, sulfates, gluten, petrochemicals, and formaldehydes.
Non-GMO, free of animal derived ingredients
*YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
why we love them:
100% vegan ingredients
Recycled packaging
Cold pressed extracts made in USA
No fragrance, animal testing, parabens or added colors
*KJAER WEIS
why we love them:
Each new batch personally inspected by Kristen (founder) to maintain quality control
All compacts made to be refillable, reduces waste
Each refill pan is made of paper and is 100% recyclable
Not tested on animals, free of harmful chemicals and additives
*COOLA
why we love them:
No parabens, GMOs, and oxybenzone, cruelty free
70%+ certified organic ingredients
Antioxidant-rich plant-based ingredients including Algae, Red Raspberry Seed Oil, and Safflower Oleosomes
HENRY ROSE
why we love them:
EWG Verified™ and Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold
Cruelty free
Hypoallergenic
No parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, known/suspected carcinogens, known/suspected endocrine disruptors
Bottles made from 90% recycled glass, 100% recyclable
Caps made from commercially compostable soy
Boxes recycled materials and recyclable
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