Hi, guys! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on clean beauty, and even though this is a bit late (I’m going to write a life update soon, so you’ll understand), I wanted to share some exciting news!

As most of you may remember, I had the honor of judging the Clean Beauty Awards hosted by Cert Clean and Pur Picks and today I have the list of finalists! WOOT!

But first, I want to share the products that I had been sent to judge and a few quick thoughts on each.

1. Ao Skincare PM Treatment – Contains peptides, plant-based retinol (bakuchiol), astaxanthin and kiwi oil to name a few to tone, clarify and help skin retain its natural oils. I had tried and reviewed this brand years ago and loved them, and I was not disappointed in this product. It didn’t irritate my sensitive skin and actually helped keep breakouts at bay.
2. Helena Lane #2 Bronze Geranium Tinted Moisturizer – I used this as more of a bronzer to add a bit of glow to my skin. Made with lots of nourishing organic ingredients, as well as zinc oxide for UVA & UVB protection and mica for a natural tint.
3. Blueberry Facial Cream by Chosen by Johanna – This cream contains organic ingredients of mango and shea butters, almond oil, rosehip oil, and blueberry extract to hydrate, nourish and rejuvenate skin.
4. Rosemira Divine Honey Rose Replenishing Cream – Light in texture, yet ultra-rich in moisturizing properties, this cream is chock full of skin-loving goodies – like organic rosa damascene hydrosol, organic olive oil, organic jojoba, and rosehip oils as well as essential oils of neroli and honey. This came in handy once winter kicked in!
5. Priya Apotheca Phyto Metamorphosis Cream – Plant stem cells, chamomile, helichrysum, black cumin, meadowfoam oil, and kokum butter work together in this botanical souffle to hydrate, nourish and restore, while organic hemp-derived CBD oil calms skin and combats redness. This definitely did calm down redness and I ended up giving this to my hubby and he really likes it – his skin went from dry and flaky looking to smooth and plump and hydrated in a nano second!
6. Province Apothecary Protecting & Restoring Face Balm – Another favorite, I use this as a primer under my make-up or to spot treat any dry patches. Broccoli seed oil gives skin that airbrushed effect that silicone primers do, while delivering lots of vitamins and nutrients into the skin and borage seed, jojoba, and avocado oils deeply hydrate.
7. Eco by Sonya Super Fruits Hydrator – A lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that contains hyaluronic acid to retain moisture and wild harvest plum to protect and nourish skin, this is perfect for skin that is acne-prone and needs moisture without feeling greasy or clogging pores. I gave this one to the hubs as well for a daytime moisturizer and he loves this one as well since his skin can get a bit oily at times.
8. Le Pure Perfecting Illumination – This tinted moisturizer does more than just offer a touch of color, it’s a potent anti-aging treatment. It contains prickly pear, rosemary extract, shea butter, sunflower seed oil, and macadamia seed oil. I like to mix a bit of this into my regular foundation for extra moisture. It gives a more dewy look which I love.
9. Leaf People Stem Cell & Peptide Radiance Face Cream – Hands down, this was my favorite of the bunch! This cream just hit all the right notes with me – light, yet hydrating texture, heavenly, but not overpowering scent, and an ingredients list that reads like poetry! Made with some of my fave ingredients like peptides, plant-based hyaluronic acid, green tea, gotu kola, rosehip oil, seabuckthorn, vitamin C, camu camu, black cumin seed, jojoba, and sandalwood just to name a few, this cream really packs an anti-aging punch! But I also noticed that my skin looked more clear and broke out less while using this so double yay! 😀

I really enjoyed testing all of these products and discovered some new favorites along the way. My process for judging is the same as it is for every product I test – I try each product for a few weeks and keep note of how they made my skin feel, their textures, smells, efficacy, and if I would continue to use them or recommend them to others. The only difference is that as judges we have specific criteria to judge on, so that factored in as well. 🙂

Now…drum roll, please!

Here is the list of finalists! 😀 I was super excited to see some of the products that I had tested make it on this list!

The Top FaceCream

• ​Leaf People Skin Care – stem cell & peptide radiance face cream
• LE PURE – Perfecting Illumination
• Iremia Skincare Inc. – Protective Cream
• Honey Sweetie Acres – Goat Milk Facial Cream
• Idunna Natural Skincare – Age Prevent Triple Mushroom Vitalizing Beta Carotene Night Cream with MultiPeptides and Fruit Stem Cells
• JAYDANCIN INC – Healing Cream
• Iremia Skincare Inc. – Soothing Lotion
• Jenelt – Daily Renewal Intensive Antioxidant Cream
• Ao Skincare (Distil Skincare LLC) – Raw Nourish AM Treatment
• asap skin products – DNA renewal treatment

The Top FaceOil

• AROMATICA – Organic Golden Jojoba Oil
• Biossance – Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil
• Neven Body Care – Rejuvenate face oil
• The Spa Dr. – Daily Essentials Step 4 – ENHANCE: Glow Boost
• Elevé Cosmetics – Organic Beauty Oil
• Helena Lane Skincare – Pomegranate & Lemon Nourishing Face Oil
• Vanessa Megan – Neo (Nature’s Elixir Oil) 12 hour miracle oil
• Eco Tan – Glory Oil
• Ellie Bianca – Citrus Skin Oil

The Top FaceSerum

• LE PURE – Midnight Rejuvenation
• Biossance – Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum
• Immersion Botanica – Rosehip Facial Serum for Dry/Damaged Skin
• Caldera + Lab – The Good
• Beauty Tofu – Beauty Tofu R3 Serum
• Black Chicken Remedies – Nocturnalist Night Serum – Natural Night Serum
• Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm – ‘Sensitive Skin’ Face Serum
• Caralista Skincare – Face Gold Botanical Serum
• Ao Skincare (Distil Skincare LLC) – Peak Strength AM Serum-Shot
• asap skin products – super B complex

The Top FaceWash

• SanRe Organic Skinfood – Rose Cleanse
• Helena Lane Skincare – Red Western Cedar & Lemon Cleanser
• Alighten Natural Skin Care – Gentle Renewing Facial Cleanser
• Jane Apothecary – Soothing Cleansing Balm
• Lo & Behold Naturals – Echinacea and Chamomile Cleansing Balm
• Biossance – Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel
• Eco Tan – Super Citrus Cleanser
• Province Apothecary – Moisturizing Oil Cleanser + Makeup Remover
• Aiona Alive Skin Care – Aiona Alive E-citrus Exfoliating Cleanser
• Derma E – Acne Deep Pore Cleansing Wash

The Top BodyCare

• Aequora – Australian Botanical Body Moisturising Lotion
• Penny Lane Organics – 100% Natural Hand and Body Lotion – Orange
• PHB Ethical Beauty – Lavender Hero Gel
• Province Apothecary – Healing Eczema Balm
• Aequora – Australian Botanical Intensely Moisturising Hand Cream
• Glowing Orchid Organics – Raspberry & Bergamot – Whipped Body Cream
• Lowen’s – Rub it in Why Don’t Ya! Hand and Body Lotion
• Amaki Botanical Skincare – Jasmine & Rose Nourishing Oil
• Biossance – Squalane + 100% Squalane Oil
• Moyaa Shea Products Ltd – Fair Trade Organic Raw Shea Butter

The Top BodyWash

• Honey Sweetie Acres – Unscented Goat Milk Soap
• eScential Wellness – Moisturizing Toxin Free Hand Cleanser
• Ginger Michelle Apothecary – Symphony Jun kombucha Soap
• WOODLOT – Nourishing Body Soap
• Moyaa Shea Products Ltd – Organic Soap Lavender
• Carina Organics – Lavender Shampoo and Body Wash
• Eco Tan – Coconut Mint Body Wash
• PAÑPURI – AWAKEN GLOW-GETTER SHOWER GEL
• Tiffany Andersen Brands – Cell Salt Detox Bath Soak
• Chosen by Johanna – Chosen by Johanna Birch soap

The Top OdourCare

• Routine Inc. – Moon Sisters
• Glowing Orchid Organics – Grapefruit & Bergamot – Deodorant
• Cleo&Coco – Aluminum Free All Natural Charcoal Deodorant
• Black Chicken Remedies – Axilla Natural deodorant paste-original
• Routine Inc. – Superstar
• SoulDeo Naturals – Vanilla & Coconut Natural Deodorant
• Nala Care Inc. – Nala free-from deodorant Lemon Myrtle and Geranium
• Routine Inc. – Sexy Sadie
• EverKind – EverKind Organic Deodorant – Ultra Stick
• Black Chicken Remedies – Axilla Natural Deodorant Paste Barrier Booster

The Top EyeCare

• Biossance – Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream
• Puristry – Yerba Mate Eye Cream
• Eco Tan – Eye Compost
• PAÑPURI – Lotus Defense- Intensive Eye Treatment
• Lo & Behold Naturals – White Turmeric & Green Tea Eye Cream
• Biossance – Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel
• SanRe Organic Skinfood – Eye Candy
• PHB Ethical Beauty – Superfood 2 in 1 Face and Eye Serum
• SKINourishment – POLYN COOLING UNDER EYE SERUM
• Dr. Loretta – Tightening Eye Gel

The Top LipCare

• Dr.Lipp – Original Nipple Balm for Dry Skin, Luscious Lips & Glossy
• JABONERIA MARIANELLA – The Royal Kalahari Under Eye and Lip Serum Roller Oil
• Elevé Cosmetics – Lip LUV Lip Treatment
• #LipGlam – The multi award winning beauty balm.
• Lowen’s – Creamsicle – Lip balm
• Pevonia – Rapid-Restore Lip Balm
• Dianne Caine Australia – Lip Restore
• Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm – ‘Nomad’ Lip Balm

The Top Toners & Mists

• Immersion Botanica – Geranium Hydrating Mist
• Vanessa Megan – Group 11 Active Mist
• isoi – PHA First Toner
• Kaelen Harwell – Brightening Strawberry Citrus Toner
• Kaelen Harwell – Invigorating Peppermint Toner
• AROMATICA – Tea Tree Balancing Toner
• SIORIS – Time Is Running Out Mist (Citrus Junos Fruit)
• Dianne Caine Australia – Hydro-Boost Mist

The Top HairWash

• Birch Babe Naturals – Shampoo Bar
• AROMATICA – B5+Biotin Fortifying Shampoo
• AROMATICA – Rosemary Scalp Scaling Shampoo
• Black Chicken Remedies – Dry Shampoo
• SoulDeo Naturals – Peppermint & Rosemary Natural Dry Shampoo

The Top HairTreatment

• Province Apothecary – Full Brow Serum
• Bellus – Blow Dry Balm
• Jordan Seban Hair – Le Baume
• Carina Organics – Sweet Pea Alcohol Free Styling Gel
• JustBirch Inc. – Hair Revitalizer – Natural
• GUM di Terzuolo Stefano – LUCY Anti Frizz Leave in Conditioner
• Nittany Valley – Organics Organic Conditioner

The Top SunCare

• Odylique – Natural Sun Screen
• Elevé Cosmetics – Vitamin Sea
• UniKa Cosmetics – Natural Sunscreen
• SanRe Organic Skinfood – Supple Sunshine
• Kaelen Harwell – Sun Salvation
• AROMATICA – Aloe Mineral Sunscreen SPF50/PA++++
• COOLA – Full Spectrum 360° Mineral Sun Silk Crème Organic Sunscreen SPF 30
• 3rd Rock Sunblock – 3rd Rock Sunblock Sunscreen Lotion

The Top BeardCare

• Leaf People Skin Care – Sandalwood and Cypress Face and Beard Oil
• Province Apothecary – Beard Oil
• Bellus – Beard Balm
• Bellus – Beard oil concentrate
• Always Bearded Lifestyle – Beard Conditioning Cream: Eucalyptus + Lime with Distilled Pine Scotch Needle
• Always Bearded Lifestyle – Beard Conditioning Cream:Bergamot + Ylang Ylang with Distilled Pine Scotch
• Always Bearded Lifestyle – Beard Balm: Bergamot + Ylang Ylang with Distilled Cedarwood
• EverKind – EverKind Organic Face and Beard Balm – Original

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See any brands that you love? I’ll post again once they announce the winners – hopefully on time!

Until next time,

Brie xo

*All products pictured were sent to me for judging purposes, all thoughts are my own. All photos were taken by and are property of TBE, please do not use without permission.