After years of skin reactions and scouring ingredient labels, I finally built a collection of beauty and skincare products that are both effective and safe. These are vetted, PG-free, allergy-friendly picks I use in my own routine.
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Clean Skincare & Non-Toxic Face Care
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Finally!! Everyone raves about this cleansing balm, but I haven’t been able to use it. Until now! This version is fragrance and propylene glycol free, although there may be debated about how “clean” it is. That said, I often feel excluded from viral ...
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
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Everything from this brand is amazing!
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask Pore Minimizing
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This is for the kids, but I’ve also used it and it’s wonderful
California Baby Super Sensitive Shampoo + Wash
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I am officially team bar of soap, and goat milk soap bars in particular.
Unscented Goat Milk Soap
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So, so good!
HERBIVORE Blue Tansy BHA & Enzyme Mask
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This was an exciting find!!
True Botanicals Chebula Active Serum 1 fl oz
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A clean and magical eye cream
Tata Harper Restorative Eye Crème Natural
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I've tried them all and nothing compares to this one.
CRYSTAL Deodorant Stick Unscented 4.25oz
Natural Haircare
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This was one of the first shampoos I bought that I could use, and I still use it because it actually works great. Good lather, good volume. Sold at WF and on Amazon. Often on sale.
Acure Vivacious Volume Shampoo - 8 fl oz
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I like to mix a clarifying shampoo into the routine and this one is great. My hair feels clean but not stripped.
Acure Curiously Clarifying Shampoo - 8 fl oz
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This has done wonders for my dry ends, but also doesn’t leave a film.
Acure Ultra Hydrating Conditioner 8 fl oz
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The shock and amazement of finding this product, clearly showing all the chemicals that are not in this product. And I love all things tea tree.
Renpure Tea Tree & Rosemary Shampoo 24oz
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For thin / fine hair!!
OUAI Fine Volumizing Shampoo with Keratin
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Viral for a reason!!
OUAI Curl Cream - Hydrating Curl Definer 8oz
Makeup You Can Actually Wear
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Powder foundation all the way!! Finding quality, nontoxic, clean, and PG-free powdered foundation is not easy, but this one is a winner!
bareMinerals Matte Loose Powder Foundation SPF15
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I keep my makeup simple and these are perfect.
Burt's Bees 2-in-1 Lip Tint Balm, Fiery Red Dahlia (2-Pack)
Well People Superpowder Bronzing Powder - Golden Hour
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Feel put together without the chemicals!
ZOYA Nail Polish
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Beautiful and affordable!
Burt’s Bees Natural Eye Shadow Palette Trio
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I try to keep my make up simple, easy, and clean. This palette checks the boxes.
Well People Power Palette Eyeshadow, Taupe
Other Eco-Friendly Essentials
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It’s such a relief knowing there are safe products I can use, and that the clothes I wear won’t irritate my skin. I love seventh generation for this.
Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent Sheets 32ct
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My hands feel so much better using this soap. Not all the scents are propylene glycol free, but this one is!
MRS. MEYER'S CLEAN DAY Hand Soap, Rain Water, 12.5 fl oz, 3 Pack
Safe Sunscreen
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I LOVE this sunscreen. It works so, so well. Daily wear or at the beach. And I don’t break out or get a rash. Not all the elta md products are propylene glycol free, but this one is (you should still always triple check the label!)
EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 Face Sunscreen Moisturizer
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This is my go-to body sunscreen when I need extra protection. Again not all elta md products are propylene glycol free. This one has been
EltaMD UV Pure SPF 47 Mineral Sunscreen
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I use this for the kids because it’s great, but it’s also safe for me to use!