7 Clean Beauty & Skincare Products in My Daily Routine

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There’s nothing better than a little self-care to keep your life glowing and peaceful. For me, pre-pandemic, that meant relaxing monthly facials and body scrubs at the day spa. I’ve also always had an arsenal of high-performance, luxury skincare products close at hand. In those days, I was definitely feeling zen, glowing and happy.

Until… I took a closer look into the ingredients in my skincare products. The number of toxins blew my mind! Ingredients like synthetic chemicals, parabens, preservatives, fillers, artificial fragrance, artificial colors, GMOs, and the list goes on. I won’t lie to you — it was a little heartbreaking to find these in my favorite products. After all, our skin is actually our largest organ!

Our skin literally absorbs everything we apply to it. Even though we think it’s a barrier between the inside and outside world, toxins can be absorbed right into our cells and bloodstream. This is why using nutrient-dense, non-toxic products is so important!

A quest for the best

I immediately decided to make a change, skip the toxins, and start over - purchasing and supporting brands that offer safe, clean, holistic skincare essentials. Some labels I looked for included: plant-based, free of synthetic chemicals and fragrance, gluten-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Finding great clean beauty products can be overwhelming, but don’t settle! There are so many incredible clean beauty products out there and in my quest to find the very best, while not compromising on performance, I’ve come to absolutely love many different products and am sharing some of those amazing brands with you today. These products are packed with collagen-boosting vitamins, hydration, and antioxidants (say no to wrinkles!) and support our whole health… plus fresh and radiant skin!

#1. One Love Organics - Easy Does It Foaming Cleanser 

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While I have a few natural face cleansers, a product I like for all seasons is the Easy Does It Cleanser from One Love Organics. The gel formula creates the perfect lather, gently removing make-up and additional skin products without any harsh chemicals. The natural ingredients keep my skin clear and never dry, which is key for my combination skin.

I also love that this brand uses innovative skincare science to harness the healing power of plants! One Love Organics are Natural Cosmetic certified by Ecocert Greenlife and cruelty-free. Hello, peace of mind and clear, glowing skin!

Go To For: Face, body, and hair cleanser

Just a few products from my Osea Malibu arsenal of clean beauty.

Just a few products from my Osea Malibu arsenal of clean beauty.

#2. Osea Malibu - Sea MINERALS MIST 

A couple of years ago, I started using a hydrating spray and have since tried several products that are fantastic. Right now, I’m loving the Osea Malibu Sea Minerals Mist and now I won’t go a day without a hydrating spray. The Osea Malibu Sea Minerals Mist eliminates the look of fine lines by plumping and toning the skin for a healthy incandescent glow. It is also a great toning base for my serums or even setting make-up for the day. 

This facial mist is full of anti-aging benefits and refreshes and invigorates my skin. Key ingredients include a proprietary trio of seaweeds (gigartina macrosystis, undaria), aloe vera leaf juice, dead sea salt… indulging your skin in this sea-inspired concoction sounds so luxurious, right?! 

I mist a few sprays onto my face after cleansing. Reapplying a couple of times a day for a quick refresh is encouraged! Of course, this product is also vegan, cruelty-free, organic, and packaged in a glass bottle for recycling.

 Go To For: Toning and setting make-up

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#3. Osea Malibu - Hyaluronic Sea Serum 

The Osea Malibu Hyaluronic Sea Serum gives my skin a boost of hydration and absorbs quickly into the skin. My skin can appear dry and flaky if I don’t moisturize regularly; however, adding this serum to my routine has helped keep it smooth and hydrated. One to two drops goes a long way and covers my entire face and neck. 

Hyaluronic Sea Serum is made with a combination of a trio of seaweeds, hyaluronic acid, and sodium hyaluronate. This serum is made for long-lasting moisture and a visible lift, and I’ve found that it is best used after washing your face, before moisturizing.

Hyaluronic Sea Serum is vegan, cruelty-free, organic, and (like the one above) packaged in a glass bottle for easy recycling.

Go To For: Adding moisture and lift to your face.

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#4. Odacite - Papaya Geranium facial serum concentrate

I use the Papaya Geranium Facial Serum Concentrate from Odacite daily to combat the hyperpigmentation that I’ve noticed popping up lately. A couple of drops applied to targeted areas and the dark spots that I’m treating are gradually appearing lighter. This product’s application is a spot treatment but the drops may be added to a moisturizer as well. 

The website gives a delicious description of the ingredients as made with the highest grade cold-pressed certified virgin papaya seed oil, Vitamin E oil, geranium oil, and lemon essential oils. The Odacite products are 100% natural, GMO-free, Vegan, gluten-free. 

Go To For: Combating hyperpigmentation

Shop my favorite organic bathrobe from Coyuchi here.

Shop my favorite organic bathrobe from Coyuchi here.

#5. Fitglow Beauty - Eye C Firm

Fitglow Beauty Eye C Firm eye cream is the perfect light-weight and smooth-consistency cream, absorbing quickly into the skin.

This eye cream helps firm skin around the eyes and also keeps them looking bright and radiant throughout the day...exactly what a sleep-deprived mom needs to look fresh and ready to take on the day!

Every morning I use this cream after my cleanser on the skin around my eye area and it remains moisturized throughout the day. Another thing I love is that it comes in a compact package, perfect for travel yet it lasts for several months!!

Made with plant-based, certified organic ingredients. 100% natural, silicone free, paraben free, vegan, cruelty-free.

Go To for: Firming and brightening eyes

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#6. Tata Harper - Repairative Moisturizer

Momma you need this. Tata Harper Repairative Moisturizer is an anti-aging hyaluronic acid moisturizer. It has a silky smooth consistency and absorbs nicely into the skin. The Tata Harper product is all about delivering on performance without artificial chemicals. I also love the subtle scent of Tata Harper’s product line. 

I apply this moisturizer as the last step in my morning skincare routine which leaves my skin feeling refreshed and glowy.

The website says this moisturizer is made with 32 high-performance botanical ingredients. 100% of the total ingredients are from natural origin. 68% of the total ingredients are from Organic Farming. Certified by ECOCERT, 100% free from GMOs, toxins, fillers, artificial colors, artificial fragrances, and synthetic chemicals. Yes, please!!

Go to for: Moisturizer

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#7. Tata Harper - Hydrating Floral Mask

This Hydrating Floral Mask is one of the many Tata Harper products that I use, and it is hands down one of my absolute favorites. With a soft, subtle natural fragrance that transports you to a relaxing spa experience, this mask is rich and buttery, replenishing lost moisture and adding uber hydration. Pure indulgent, luxury!

Tata Harper products are known for their pure, performance-based products. In fact, they include the number of ingredients right next to the photo of each product. Each Tata Harper product is certified by ECOCERT and packaged in glass with soy-based ink for printing (talk about the extra mile!).

All-natural ingredients are sourced, batched, and shipped directly from their farm in Vermont for the freshest product to your doorstep. 100% free from GMO, toxins, fillers, artificial colors, artificial fragrances, and synthetic chemicals.

Go To For: Masks and moisturizers

What’s Next…

Building a lifestyle of clean products doesn’t have to stop at skincare (although it’s such a refreshing form of self-care). Filling your home with chemical-free, organic products takes time and thought, and I can help! Check out my Guide to Healthy Nursery Design and start creating a healthy space that will benefit the whole family. 

- Stephanie