Once upon a time, beauty products loaded with harmful chemicals were introduced to the largely unregulated personal care product industry. For decades, we used them, all the while largely unaware of the kind of damage these products can do to our health, from cancer and asthma to birth defects and fertility problems. But in 1993, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) was founded and has since educated the public on the products and companies that use said harmful chemicals and the companies that are creating healthier and much safer products — those that do without ingredients with “health, ecotoxicity, and/or contamination concerns.” In turn, they’ve made shopping for trulyclean beauty products much easier.
While shopping for any clean personal care and beauty products, look for the EWG-verified mark. This is the only real way to know that the product is free from harmful ingredients. Plus, if a product is stamped with the EWG-verified mark, it means that it met EWG’s strict standards for ingredient disclosure on the table and that it follows “current good manufacturing practices to further ensure the safety of their products.”
Ahead, we’ve gathered EWG-verified personal care and beauty products currently available on Amazon, from makeup and moisturizers to hair care products and more.
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BeautyCounter nourishing night cream
This nourishing night cream has organic coconut oil, hydrating aloe, geranium, and green tea.
Mineral Fusion overnight renewal nighttime treatment
While not all Mineral Fusion products are EWG-verified, this hypoallergenic overnight treatment is. Fragrance-, gluten-, paraben-, and cruelty-free, this product helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Mineral Fusion liquid foundation
This paraben-free liquid foundation — containing skin-soothing licorice root, aloe vera, and lavender — is also EGW-verified.
Biossance squalane marine algae eye cream
This Biossance products boasts long-lasting hydration and claims to reduce the appearance of fine lines in as few as seven days. This product is so popular, it has more than 480 reviews and a 4.4/5 rating on Sephora.
W3LL PEOPLE nudist multi-use color stick
Dubbed a “magic color stick,” this product from W3LL PEOPLE can be used on your eyes, cheeks, and lips — and it’s chemical-free and cruelty-free, to boot.
Mineral Fusion blush
A popular product on Amazon with nearly 350 reviews and a 4.6/5 rating, Mineral Fushion’s blush comes in six different shades.
Pursoma Deep Sleep Ritual body oil
All ingredients in Pursoma products are, according to the product description, ethically sourced and free of toxic-processing.
W3LL PEOPLE Natural Expressionist mascara
This mascara is free of all the things you wouldn’t want in your mascara: petroleum, coal tar, paragon, aluminum, and, of course, clumps.
Attitude Super Leaves conditioner
Made with quinoa and jojoba, this moisture-rich condition is also PETA-approved and certified sustainable, biodegradable, and low aquatic-toxicity.
Clevos Natura Foresta shampoo
This shampoo not only soothes and cools irritated, “heated” scalps, but it also hydrates thirsty hair.
C’est Moi gentle makeup remover cleansing wipes
These fragrance-free makeup wipes were made for sensitive and blemish-prone skin.
Whamisa organic fruits body cleanser
The apple fruit extract in this body cleanser contains polyphenol, an antioxidant that relieves allergic symptoms and skin irritations, the product description states.
Original Good Goods sweet citrus lip balm
This dye-free lip balm hydrates dry lips, hands, face, and body.
W3LL PEOPLE natural expressionist brow gel
Clean, non-toxic, and plant-based, this brow gel comes in three shades: blonde, brown, and dark brown.
Makes 3 Organics ylang ylang vanilla hand balm
This Makes 3 Organics hand balm is made with a blend of organic virgin coconut oil, shea Butter, jojoba oil, and aloe vera.
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