It’s that time of year again! The official Credo Beauty sale where the best clean beauty brands are 20% off!
So of course I had to stop in and share the best clean beauty brands and clean beauty products so you can stock up on the best of clean beauty this year. It ends this Tuesday October 29th at midnight so now.is.the.time. Also FREE SHIPPING!
What is Credo Beauty?
Since living in San Francisco, I’ve been a Credo Beauty addict and I think I forget that not everyone knows what Credo Beauty is. Credo is a marketplace to buy clean beauty brands and products. Similar to Sephora except they ONLY carry clean beauty. That means that everything you buy there you can be certain is free of harmful ingredients.
They have several locations in the country (including San Francisco), however they also ship all across the US so don’t worry if they don’t have a location close to you.
Once a year they have an annual sale where EVERYTHING is 20% off! I always take it as an opportunity to stock up on some of my clean beauty products and favorite brands. If you’re looking to try out new products or switch to clean beauty this is THE time to buy.
Clean Beauty Products to Stock Up On
I am always looking for new clean beauty products to try and test (from Credo or not) but every year when Credo announces its annual sale I take it as an opportunity to stock up on my favorite products.
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint – This stuff is liquid gold. The perfect tinted SPF that adds a nice moisture barrier during the cold winter months.
Kosas Airbrow – my makeup routine is pretty minimal these days thanks to the babe so combining a brow gel and tint in one has been critical. I use the shade Medium Brown.
Tower28 Make Waves Mascara – while I LOVE the ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara I recently have gotten into Tower28’s Make Waves Mascara and honestly it’s incredible. No flaking either!
Evolve Gentle Cleansing Melt – Of all the cleansing balms I use (and there’s a lot!) this one is my favorite. I also find it’s slightly more affordable than other brands.
Evolve Hyaluronic Serum – I had to replace my beloved Marie Veronique Retinol Serum when I found out I was pregnant (and then nursing) but I have been absolutely loving this hyaluronic serum and my skin does too!
Evolve Multi Peptide 360 Moisture Cream – I got hooked on this brand last winter when the harsh Minnesota weather dried out my skin. I cannot live without this stuff now.
Evolve Bio-Retinol Gold Mask – Clearly I’m having a love affair with Evolve Skincare. This is pretty much the only face mask I’m using these days.
True Botanicals Calm Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm – Probably my favorite product from this line. I love a good cleansing balm and this one really is incredible (I like to switch it off with the Evolve Cleansing Melt). It smells fantastic and takes all of my makeup off in one go.
True Botanicals Chebula Serum – Absolutely love this serum. I sometimes mix it with the vitamin C booster before I put on the Pure Radiance Oil. I’m not sure that it makes a huge difference compared to other serums I’ve used but given that I haven’t used retinol in over 18 months and my skin is blemish-free, I’d like to believe it has something to do with this serum.
True Botanicals Renew Pure Radiance Oil – An amazing facial oil that works. It soaks in really quickly so you’re not left feeling greasy. At night I sometimes find I want to add an extra cream on top (or before) if my skin is feeling extra dry but for anyone looking for a light-weight oil I highly recommend!
Goop G.Tox Scalp Scrub – I wanted to hate this stuff (because goop…and expensive) but man is it good! If you tend to get a lot of product build-up in your hair this scalp scrub is a godsend.
Lolavie Intensive Repair Hair Mask – My go-to hair mask as of late. I find it deeply restorative and keeps my hair soft – especially after the harshness of winter!
OSEA Undaria Body Oil – my go-to body oil these days. I apply each night after my bath.
The Best Clean Beauty Brands
“What are the best clean beauty brands on the market?” I get this question all the time and I wish I had a solid answer for all of you. Like conventional beauty there are SO many clean beauty brands out there each with its own ethos, product range and benefits. Every single day this number increases.
This list is by no means exhaustive but hopefully it’s a start as you look for the best clean beauty brands to try.
Makeup Brands:
Tower28 -Their lip glosses are incredible and their cream blushes and bronzer are hard to beat!
Kosas – They make both makeup and body/skincare. I personally am a fan of their makeup, their brow gel, lip balm, and setting powder are fantastic.
Han Skincare + Cosmetics – Han Skincare and Cosmetics makes great pressed products at an affordable price point. They have fewer products in their range but what they do have is great. I particularly love their bronzer and blush.
ILIA – I have a love-hate relationship with ILIA (mostly love!). The products they do well are some of the best on the market (lipstick, mascara, blush) and then they have others that just aren’t my favorite. Luckily they’re awesome with product feedback and usually come back with an even better formulation.
RMS – an OG in the makeup space, RMS has been around for a while and has definitely made their mark. I would consider this more of the Glossier of clean beauty. If you’re looking for that effortless, no-makeup makeup look, you will love RMS.
Skincare Brands:
True Botanicals – I did a skincare review and really enjoyed a lot of their products. You’ll notice some of them on my clean beauty products to stock up on.
Evolve Organic Beauty – Clearly I’m a lover of all things Evolve because I have four products on my repurchase list. I find this brand to be effective and not break-the-bank crazy! Definitely a good place to start if you’re looking to get into Clean Beauty.
Indie Lee – I truly believe Indie Lee is one the best bangs for your buck. Their products are high quality but don’t break the bank. Their squalane oil is a great starter oil for anyone looking to moisturize with oils.
Marie Veronique – expensive but worth every penny. Marie Veronique’s products combine natural and synthetic ingredients that are safe for your body and exceptionally effective. I’m particularly impressed with their serums that are astoundingly good and especially their gentle retinol.
Tata Harper – The clean beauty OG, Tata Harper has been around for a long time and its customers are loyal. Full transparency: I don’t really use their products because even for me I think they’re insanely expensive. I’d love to try out more of their product line but even a 20% discount makes it hard to justify though the people who love, LOVE IT.
*note: this list only includes the clean beauty brands sold at Credo since it’s their 20% off sale. For a full look at the products I love check out the Green Beauty Shop where I curate all my favorite products.
HAPPY SHOPPING!
