The Best Organic Beauty Buys of 2020
From hand sanitisers and facial mists, to lipsticks and eyeshadows, here's our pick of the best organic skincare and makeup buys in the UK
1. Sanitising Spritz, £8.95, botanicals.co.uk
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, artisan organic skincare brand Botanicals switched to the production of its Santising Spritz for customers. The spritz has been used by therapists and beauty professionals for years, but now more of us can get our hands on this 100% natural, vegan and certified organic hand sanitiser when we need it most. The spray offers effective antibacterial protection without the chemicals, incorporating natural ingredients such as organic alcohol derived from sugar beet (60% as recommended by Public Health England), lavender and tea tree oils, and natural spring water.
2. Juni Cosmetics
Juni Cosmetics offers the best of both worlds: organic lipsticks that are also plastic-free! These hydrating vegan lipsticks, created by make-up artist and model Madeleine White, come in a range of flattering colours that will have you ready to take on the world, one organic, zero-waste step at a time! Aside from giving your lips a bold pop of colour, these lipsticks contain nutrient-rich, organic plant oils and botanical hyaluronic acid to extra hydration. The five shades come in aluminium bullets that are 100 plastic-free and fully recyclable.
3. Nourish London Antioxidant Peptide Mist, £22, nourishskinrange.com
Started by renowned organic skincare expert Dr Pauline Hili, Nourish London has become a firm favourite of the LG&G team's. Organic, vegan, cruelty-free and ethically sourced, the brand crates organic formulas that really create a difference to your skin, and are actually kind on the planet, so it's the ideal combination! We love the Organic Antioxidant Peptide Mist. Antioxidant-rich turmeric, probiotic mineral and anti-ageing peptides offer daily protection and reinforce the skin's natural defences against environmental damage, whilst hyaluronic acid and liquorice brighten your complexion.
4. NINI Organics Natura Detox Oil, £45,
London-based NINI is all about creating 100% organic skincare products that are also vegan and cruelty-free, so we're fully on board. Plus their lush range of goodies will have you feeling like it's a spa day, every day. The brand's hero product, the Natural Detox Oil, is a facial oil containing powerful herbs to calm and clarify blemishes whilst decongesting your skin.
5. Dr Hauschka Eyeshadow, £13.50, drhauschka.co.uk
Dr. Hauschka recently added five new eyeshadow shades to its 100% natural and certified organic make-up range. Inspired by the palettes of nature, these unique shades – including shimmering green, deep quartz and delicate opal – let you add a touch of natural elegance to your everyday look. Better yet, they're formulated with natural pigments and nourishing botanical ingredients, is free from synthetic fragrances and preservatives, and is cruelty-free.
6. Rosehip & Mandarin Moisturiser, £16, strippedskincare.com
This vegan moisturiser gently nourishes skin by clearing blemishes and restoring cells.The beautiful scent and intense hydration are courtesy of the rich blend of carrier and essential oils, including jojoba oil, calendula-infused sunflower oil, evening primrose oil and sea buckthron oil. Plus, it's made with 100% organic and natural ingredients. It's a win-win!
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7. Odylique Organic Mineral Lipstick, £18, odylique.co.uk
From earthy browns to feminine pinks and bold reds, each product in this dazzling lipstick collection is made with organic ingredients and is free from palm oil. Ideal for adding a touch of shimmer to your beauty routine!
8. Alteya Organics Centifolia Rose Water, £11.55, lovelula.com
Alteya Organics boasts a range of certified organic products, including fragrant floral waters. This rose water is inspired by the Centifolia rose, which boasts a rich and complex aroma. The roses are put through Alteya's unique steam distillation method that captures the most complete range of the plants' benefits. Spritz this rose water daily to soften and soothe your skin, minimise the appearance of pores and deliver a healthy boost of moisture and nutrients. Use daily as a toner, or keep in your bag for hydration on-the-go.
9. Dream After Dark Bath Oil, £38, kissthemoon.com
If you struggle to drift off at night, try adding a drizzle of this to your evening bath. The soothing scents of lavender and chamomile are sure to send you straight to sleep once your head hits the pillow.
10. Evolve Organics Radiant Glow Face Mas, £41, evolvebeauty.co.uk
There's nothing like a luxurious face mask when you need some pampering. Evolve Organics' rich mask features a blend of raw cacao powder and clay to revitalise and purify your skin, whilst upcycled blueberry particles buff your complexion to silky perfection. Need we say more? Oh, it's also vegan, cruelty-free, handmade in the UK and uses 86% organic ingredients.
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