It seems like so many beauty brands are going clean, but what does that even mean? And what really works? Our friend We are back on Daytime Chicago to showcase some of the brands that are making strides to keep the nasties out of our beauty routine!
Let’s start with the OG of clean cosmetics. Before it was ever called clean, you’d hear about mineral or naturally derived. Youngblood has been around as an industry leader in mineral beauty for more than 25 years.
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics SHOP: @www.ybskin.com •More than 25 years ago, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics and Skincare’s founder developed the brand with one mission in mind: to offer a collection of ultra-luxury products focused on incorporating only the finest, naturally derived ingredients; they were one of the first brands of its kind in the Clean Beauty and Mineral Cosmetics space.
The brandLeaf People is handmade by an herbalist, and the brand’s mission states this: 🌿Protect the plants and the planet🌿5% of our sales are donated to charity🌿Promote vegetarianism🌿 🌿Practice kindness & gratitude🌿Enjoy the outdoors🌿
Leaf People Skincare SHOP: @LeafPeople.com All Leaf People products feature proprietary formulas, hand-made by herbalist/brand founder Julie Williams in their own private facility, never outsourced or mass-manufactured. With 19 years in the skincare manufacturing industry, Leaf People has seen their formulas provide visible results. Leaf People integrates potent forest medicinals and high alpine botanicals with certified organic ingredients to create unique, high-vitality formulas. The Leaf People skincare line features several collections covering all skin types and spanning all ages.
Delavie Sciences has created a clean, biological cosmetic that is so smart that it even has ties to Harvard! Aeonia is also the first-ever cosmetic certified by the Space Foundation.
Delavie Sciences’ Aeonia Age Defying Serum PRICE: $125 SHOP: @delaviesciences.com The novel ingredient, Bacillus Lysate, has significant UV-shielding properties in greater ranges than most UV filters and as the first cosmetic product certified by the Space Foundation, Bacillus Lysate is a safer, natural alternative to the harmful chemicals used in most sunscreens. Delavie Sciences’ Aeonia Age Defying Serum utilizes their patented ingredient, Bacillus Lysate, the first biological cosmetic that is Space Certified Technology™ by the Space Foundation™. Bacillus Lysate has been proven to significantly reduce UVA-induced skin damage as well as increase hyaluronic acid production in cells, and anti-aging genes. The Age Defying serum is clinically proven to decrease fine lines and wrinkles. Delavie was co-founded by Dr. David Sinclair, a distinguished Harvard geneticist with an expertise in longevity.
And last but certainly not least, we must give this guy a shout-out! Andrew Fitzsimons is creating one sell-out product after another and keeping them affordable, clean (even by Ulta standards), and inclusive!
Andrew Fitzsimons Hair PRICE: $16.00 SHOP: @Ulta – Founded by celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons, known for his work with the Kardashians, Madonna, Megan Fox, and many more. – Certified Conscious Beauty by Ulta Beauty – which means every product meets Ulta’s vigorous standards for sustainably packaged clean, vegan, & cruelty-free beauty products – Collections include Repair, Shine, Volume, and Curls, so there are care and styling products for every hair type!
Our last stop on the clean beauty tour is today in Seattle on New Day Northwest. Seattle loves all things clean and sustainable, so we are excited to share some new products from the tried and true and new brands that are setting new standards.
Starting off with the OG of Clean Beauty:
MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals The OG of Clean Beauty, MyCHELLE has been a leader of the clean skincare movement for over 20 years now. The brand is extensive with a motto of Honesty, Transparency, and Authenticity. Founded in 2000 in Colorado, MyCHELLE is the original innovator of clean skincare.
Brand philosophy: Since day one, we have worked to be positive and active agents of change in the world by making highly effective products that are inspired by nature. We continue to lead in creating effective, Eco-friendly products that are science-driven and help to get real results for all skin types. We are committed to full transparency around our ingredients. We promise powerful, effective products that make you look good, created by a mission-driven company that you can feel good about supporting. Because we care about you, our furry friends, and our planet, we do our best to go above and beyond. We are proud to be a founding member of the Environmental Working Group’s “Verified for Your Health” program, a PETA certified cruelty-free company and certified by Leaping Bunny. And, YES, we’ve been making reef-safe sun care for over a decade! Proudly all MyCHELLE products are Vegetarian, Cruelty-free, and Free of Phthalates, Parabens, Petroleum, Sulfates, Ureas, Artificial Fragrances, and Colors.
MyCHELLE RENEW Remarkable Retinal™ Sleep Mask PRICE: $34.99 SHOP: @MyCHELLE.com Nutrient-rich overnight mask packed with the strongest non-prescription form of patented Vitamin A Retinal, Niacinamide, and Copper Tripeptide. Designed to help recharge dull, tired skin as you sleep while boosting skin’s moisture content and reducing the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles. Non-irritating. Dermatologist and Allergy tested. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS
MyCHELLE PROTECT Replenishing Solar Defense Body Lotion SPF 50 PRICE: $32.99 SHOP: @amazon Hydrating, 100% Zinc Oxide protection to help prevent premature aging while helping to re-establish essential moisture balance. UVA/UVB broad-spectrum protection. WATER RESISTANT for 80 minutes. DOES NOT CONTAIN: Retinyl Palmitate or chemical UV absorbers including Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone or PABA. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS.
The USE ALL OVER and so clean you can even eat it!
LANOLIPS – CLEAN BEAUTY BRAND My first experience with LANO happened while nursing my son. I was looking for something so pure to apply that my son was safe to consume if there was residue left behind. I ended up using the Multipurpose Superbalm EVERYWHERE, and I cannot tell you how many people I have hooked on this incredible brand!
Brand Philosophy: Lanolips is a clean Australian beauty brand that believes that nature provides us with the most powerful ingredients of all – and that a short ingredients list is a good ingredients list. Lanolips lists each and every ingredient and its natural percentage on the packaging of all products. Each of their products starts with their ultra-medical grade lanolin, which is 3x purer than medical grade lanolin and hypoallergenic. Lanolin naturally occurs in sheep’s wool and Lanolip’s lanolin is humanely sourced from Australian sheep farmers and works to mimic the skin’s own oils for the most natural hydration. Lanolips offers a safer, more effective, and 100% natural alternative to common petroleum-based balms. No petrolatum. No parabens. No artificial fragrance. No mineral oil. No sulfates. No PEGs. No animal cruelty. No more dry skin.
Lanolips 101 Ointment PRICE: $16.99 SHOP: @Target • One is sold every minute globally. • The original Lanolips 101 Ointment is a super dense balm that penetrates and holds 200% of its weight in moisture. • Its 101 uses include dry cuticles, cracked heels, dry nasal passages, keeping eyebrows in place, windburn, cold-chapped cheeks, dry, brittle nails, papercuts, insect bites and more
Lanolips Fruity Babies Trio PRICE: $16.49 SHOP: @Target • The Lanolips Fruity Babies Trio is a super cute, mini trio of the 3 most popular flavors of Lanolips’ 101 ointment lip balm– Strawberry, Coconutter and Minty!
Babo Botanicals Another brand I discovered as a new momma is Babo. The brand sent me a sweet gift after Ace was born, and I’ve been hooked ever since. When they say that their products are designed for the whole family, they mean it. I use the body washes and lotions on both of us. The brand is pure and simply couldn’t be more eco-friendly. Brand Philosophy: Founded in 2010, Babo Botanicals is passionate about sustainable agriculture and product formulation, using natural ingredients that are safe for people and the planet. Rich in botanical and mineral-based ingredients, Babo Botanicals is committed to providing formulas that deliver effective results with active ingredients from nature. Gentle enough for the entire family, Babo Botanicals’ range of high-quality personal care products includes sun care, hair care, body care, and beyond. The brand was founded by a mother on a mission to create gentle and effective plant-based solutions—she combined the knowledge she gained from working in product formulation with her passion for sustainable agriculture and the brand was born from ingredients she found in her garden. Today, the brand partners with sustainable farmers around the world to source their natural ingredients. Babo Botanicals is proud to be B Corp, Leaping Bunny Certified, and PETA Animal Test-Free certified. Babo continues its work with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and is made here in the USA.
Sensitive Baby Fragrance-Free Shampoo & Wash SHOP: @amazon EWG VERIFIED™, Our Sensitive Baby Fragrance-Free Shampoo & Wash 2-in-1 baby wash and shampoo gently cleanses & moisturizes. Made with natural Oat protein, Shea and Cocoa Butter, and many soothing organic plant-based ingredients. Specifically designed for babies and children with extra sensitive, dry, and eczema-prone skin, this plant-based formula helps reduce discomfort (irritation, pulling, and itching), helping the skin regain its softness and comfort. Extra mild formula can be used daily or during baby eczema flare-ups. Hypoallergenic and specifically formulated to help minimize the risk of allergic reactions.
Newbies that are reinventing and keeping it clean while giving back!
LIGHTWATER This gorgeous small batch brand wants to change how you apply skincare and eliminate all those bottles. Brand Philosophy: Good-bye double-dip jars, hello fresh daily doses. Our 100% fresh active ingredients deliver optimum efficacy, and our clean, microbiome-friendly formulations are ideal for all skin. The end result? Skin is balanced, nourished, and healthy. It’s beyond skin care. It’s skin nutrition. We take a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to our packaging by reducing, reusing, and recycling. Our daily doses reduce resources and are fully recyclable. Flexible packaging requires 35% to 75% less material than rigid packaging does and utilizes fewer resources – such as water and energy – during production and transportation, reducing carbon footprint. Plus, while bottles and tubes utilize a mixture of materials (i.e., lid, dispenser, pump) which can impair recyclability, our daily doses are fully recyclable. We provide complimentary shipping to ensure they’re recycled through our recycling partner. Our resealable pouches are 60% compostable, breaking down naturally within 12 weeks. The remainder oxo-degrades over 5-10 years vs. the estimated 1,000 years for normal plastic. We utilize plant-based components that absorb greenhouse gas CO2 through natural plant respiration and reduce the use of finite fossil fuel and mineral resources. We are constantly in search of even more eco-friendly options.
Fresh Daily Duo PRICE: $82 SHOP: @lightwaterskin.com Get ready to meet your new routine and the healthiest skin of your life. Our regimen of AM and PM products work in harmony to give skin what it needs, when it needs it. A morning dose of vitamins, antioxidants, and moisturizers nourish, hydrate, and protect against everyday stressors like pollution, free radicals, and blue light. An evening dose rich in replenishing nutrients, super-hydration, and barrier-strengtheners rest and renew. Skin is balanced, nourished, and healthy.
TWICE Until I met TWICE, clean toothpaste brands never really delivered a bright smile for me. This new oral wellness brand does much more than just brighten your smile. All the products are plant-based and actually really, really work. The brand goes beyond just being plant-based and has a wonderfully clean footprint. But really, that whitening pen really really works! Brand Philosophy: TWICE, originally co-founded by Grammy award-winning music icon and humanitarian Lenny Kravitz and brothers Julian and Cody Levine in 2018, continues to redefine the future of the oral care category with its new brand identity and innovative suite of Oral Wellness Toothpaste, Floss, Whitening Pen, and Immunity Rinse products formulated with super ingredients and plant-based cleansers to offer maximum freshness and address the connection between the mouth microbiome and overall health throughout the entire body. Developed, tested, and engineered from TWICE’s mission to empower more people to smile both inside and out, the line features new vibrant yellow product packaging evoking the positive energy and brightness beaming from a healthy individual’s smile. “I believe that oral wellness impacts not only our overall health and wellbeing but how we show up in the world. We started TWICE in response to the disparaging state of dental care in the marginalized communities both domestically and abroad, which laid the foundation for a greater mission to spread love and the power of a smile to every single person on the planet,” said Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Lenny Kravitz. “TWICE is an essential part of balancing the mouth, body, and soul, and the company provides free dentistry to people without access to care around the world.”
The Complete Kit PRICE: $74 SHOP: @smiletwice.com The complete routine: BRUSH, FLOSS, RINSE, WHITEN. The new holistic system to balance your mouth, body & soul. We can already feel your brightness.
National Clean Beauty Day is Friday, July, 15th and we have all the goodies today on Good Day Sacramento. From the OGs of clean beauty to iconic brands that are making strides to clean up their formulas, we’ve got all the info for you today on Good Day Sac.
Starting off with the OG of Clean Skincare: MyCHELLE DermaceuticalsThe OG of Clean Beauty, MyCHELLE is a leader in the clean skincare movement for over 20 years now. The brand is extensive with a motto of Honesty, Transparency, and Authenticity. Founded in 2000 in Colorado, MyCHELLE is the original innovator of clean skincare.
Brand philosophy: Since day one, we have worked to be positive and active agents of change in the world by making highly effective products that are inspired by nature. We continue to lead in creating effective, Eco-friendly products that are science-driven and help to get real results for all skin types. We are committed to full transparency around our ingredients. We promise powerful, effective products that make you look good, created by a mission-driven company that you can feel good about supporting. Because we care about you, our furry friends, and our planet, we do our best to go above and beyond. We are proud to be a founding member of the Environmental Working Group’s “Verified for Your Health” program, a PETA-certified cruelty-free company and certified by Leaping Bunny. And, YES, we’ve been making reef-safe sun care for over a decade! Proudly all MyCHELLE products are Vegetarian, Cruelty-free, and Free of Phthalates, Parabens, Petroleum, Sulfates, Ureas, Artificial Fragrances, and Colors.
MyCHELLE RENEW Remarkable Retinal™ Sleep Mask PRICE: $34.99 SHOP: @MyCHELLE.com Nutrient-rich overnight mask packed with the strongest non-prescription form of patented Vitamin A Retinal, Niacinamide, and Copper Tripeptide. Designed to help recharge dull, tired skin as you sleep while boosting skin’s moisture content and reducing the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles. Non-irritating. Dermatologist and Allergy tested. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS
MyCHELLE PROTECT Replenishing Solar Defense Body Lotion SPF 50 PRICE: $32.99 SHOP: @amazon Hydrating, 100% Zinc Oxide protection to help prevent premature aging while helping to re-establish essential moisture balance. UVA/UVB broad-spectrum protection. WATER RESISTANT for 80 minutes. DOES NOT CONTAIN: Retinyl Palmitate or chemical UV absorbers including Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone or PABA. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS
Let’s talk CLEAN MAKEUP! Color cosmetics have a reputation for being straight-up toxic. Plastics and harsh dyes and fragrances were something that we simply never knew about until brands started pointing out what they WEREN’T putting in their formula. These next two brands are uber clean and deliver product after product without compromising any GLAM!
If you haven’t seen ILIA on your social media feed, then you simply aren’t on social media. Their C Beyond Triple Serum has an SPF 40 and rocks one of the cleanest and enviro-friendly formulas and the Limitless Lash Mascara is truly a game changer. Brand Philosophy Skincare-Powered Makeup PERFORMANCE DRIVEN. EFFECTIVE. SAFE. THIS IS THE HEART OF CLEAN BEAUTY. We are carving out a new path in beauty, by balancing safety with product performance. We dare to ask how products are made and choose clean, effective ingredients that work. With roots in organic bases, vivid color, and active botanicals, its makeup infused with skincare. Being mindful that not every natural ingredient is good for the skin, nor is every synthetic bad. It usually requires a combination of both to achieve a truly exceptional product.
ILIA C Beyond Triple Serum SPF 40 PRICE: $64 SHOP: ILIABeauty.com What it is: A first-of-its-kind serum with encapsulated Vitamin C, mineral SPF 40, and Niacinamide in a waterless base for brighter skin instantly and over time. How it works: Breakthrough encapsulation technology maintains the formula’s potency and stability, delivering supercharged actives to brighten, smooth, and protect skin. The water-free base of weightless oils and Allantoin soothes and nourishes. Available in three translucent tones to neutralize white cast with a sheer, glowy finish.
ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara PRICE: $28 SHOP: @Sephora What it is: A clean, award-winning, cult-favorite mascara that lifts, lengthens, holds curl, and separates with precision. Highlighted Ingredients: – Arginine (Keratin): Fortifies and nurtures lashes. – Shea Butter: Weightlessly conditions lashes. – Beeswax: Nourishes lashes.
I was first introduced to Honest when I was looking for a clean baby wash and diapers. Now, the brand has expanded into clean makeup and skincare. The Fresh Flex Concealer is downright awesome and has an impressive shade range. We are also big fans of the Tinted Lip Balms. Brand Philosophy: WE MAKE CLEAN, SUSTAINABLE, WELL-DESIGNED PRODUCTS THAT WORK. Health and wellness are a universal foundation for a life well-lived and I believe it’s our responsibility to leave the world better than when we found it. We care about all people and the planet.
Honest Fresh Flex Concealer PRICE: $21.99 SHOP: @honest.com Flex your way. Made with skincare ingredients and our Clean Power Technology™ to create lasting wear, this multitasking concealer seamlessly blends to a smooth, second-skin finish, letting you create medium buildable coverage how you want + where you want. Made with 2 types Hyaluronic Acid, Shea Butter, Niacinamide, and Vitamin E. Works for all skin types.
Tinted Lip Balm PRICE: $8.99 SHOP: @Honest.com A bestselling, nourishing tinted balm that moisturizes lips all day and provides fresh color. Made with Antioxidant-rich Acai Extracts + Avocado Oil.
The Best Clean Beauty Multitasker Sunscreen has become a hot topic in the dirty cosmetics world. We’ve learned that mineral is best but not all mineral protection is clean and safe. This is why I really wanted to introduce you to CoTZ, just in case they haven’t hit your radar. Yes, their entire line is super silky and super clean but the Prime and Protect SPF 40 is quite simply the most amazing multitasking product I’ve met. Alone, It creates a golden glow on skin while it protects. And if you want to wear it under your makeup, it works as one of the most line smoothing primers I’ve used. Just amazing! Brand Philosopy: We care deeply about providing the safest, healthiest way to protect your skin. CōTZ was founded in 2002 by a plastic surgeon whose singular mission was to create healthier mineral sunscreens that people want to wear daily. The result was an all-mineral sunscreen collection that feels elegant while keeping your skin safe from harmful UVA-UVB rays. CŌTZ® STANDS FOR: Contains Only Titanium & ZincCōTZ® contains no chemical sunscreens, which can be irritating, penetrate your skin, and absorb UV energy. Mineral sunscreens are inherently gentle and work by reflecting away harmful rays. So you never have to worry about harmful rays heating up and absorbing into your skin. no parabens or other preservatives, REEF FRIENDLY, NO ANIMAL TESTING
COTZ Prime and Protect SPF 40 PRICE: $22 SHOP: @amazon Sheer tinted mineral sunscreen and primer in one. Weightless matte finish. Reef-friendly. UVA-UVB protection. Use under makeup or alone. Free of chemical sunscreens, dyes, fragrances, oils, preservatives, gluten and phthlates.Sheer SPF 40 Broad Spectrum reflects UV rays. Sheer tint primer. Reef-friendly. Water resistant 80 minutes.