Clean living isn’t just about the kitchen and it doesn’t mean you have to trash your current beauty collection in one go. In the past, I’ve made clean living decision in my kitchen but making the move to clean beauty was a little more stressful. A lot of research and some purchases that I regretted lead to finally finding a few brands I trusted at prices that didn’t totally break the bank but also didn’t compromise quality. My current go-to brands are Beautycounter and Tarte, and I’ll give you my break down on how to introduce clean beauty into your current beauty regimen.
Why Clean Beauty?
Clean beauty is tricky because some brands just can’t hold a candle to the performance/pigment and quality of the standard Sephora or Ulta line-up. That’s where my research prowess came in. My search criteria were quality 1st and price 2nd. I tried a few Whole Foods beauty products and the price points were ok but the quality of the products just didn’t make me want to make a permanent switch. This all came at a time where I was almost out of my tinted BB Cream and had already collected some samples from Sephora and Neiman Marcus.
Incorporating Clean Beauty
Beauty products are chock full of harmful ingredients and little regulation in the industry has allowed this to fly under the radar. Your skin absorbs these toxins and can cause a number of health issues and have been linked to cancers. Finding brands that avoid these ingredients is another small way to avoid exposure to harmful chemicals.
My biggest beauty issues are dry, dehydrated skin and the start of fine line (ahhh for over 35 skin!). Quality comes into play big time with dehydrated skins as it can become a highlighter for lines and set into every crevice. Finding a way to balance my skin with natural products was a struggle.
And this is where Beautycounter made it’s debut. I was a fan of the products overall but had used them mostly for my kids. Once I found the Beautycounter Overnight Resurfacing Peel, it was a game changer! It helped to exfoliate gently and allow my skin to finally let in moisture. THANK YOU! This is my personal hero product and my biggest recommendation. It’s like a facial without the price tag.
Next, I found my foundation. I was having a hard time considering this purchase because I fell in love with one of my Sephora samples. I was originally looking at a tinted moisturizer but once I got my hands on the Beautycounter Hydrating Foundation, I was sold. It went on smooth, not too heavy (which I prefer) and it’s build-able for when you need more coverage. It was forgiving for my fine lines and what more can you ask for?
Lastly, one of my favorite pallete’s is Tartelette Toasted. The colors scream fall. The pigment is fantastic, tons of colors for different looks. It’s a nice way to round out the start toward clean beauty.
