The holidays are an exciting time for lots of reasons. Whether you look forward to seeing friends and family members, baking your favorite Christmas cookies, watching beloved Christmas movies, or attending holiday parties, it’s a very busy time of year! It is also when we’re looking for gifts for those near and dear to us, and it’s always a good idea to start your shopping early! Sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect gift for everyone on our list, but if there’s something everyone could use a little more of, it’s clean beauty gifts.
If you know someone who appreciates clean beauty items then you’ve come to the right place because today we’re discussing:
No matter what your daily (and nightly) beauty routine looks like, chances are you use a variety of products that help you look and feel your best. Thankfully consumers no longer only have only a few choices when it comes to makeup, skincare, and haircare, as all kinds of indie labels and new up and coming brands seem to appear all the time. This is great news for us because everyone's skin and hair needs are different, and no one should have to deal with a product that wasn’t designed for their skin or hair type.
The beauty industry has also used some questionable ingredients in their products in the past, and as we learned more about them, some of them could potentially be harmful. Additionally, there are other brands that use harmful processes (such as animal testing) that some folks simply cannot abide by. This is how the clean beauty movement was born, out of a desire to meet the demand of consumers who no longer want to support toxic ingredients and practices. And we’re so happy that they did!
As it turns out, a lot of people didn’t want to willfully put chemicals on their skin or in their hair that may not be that good for it. While there are a lot of companies out there striving to create beauty items that are good for your skin and hair, as well as the environment, the FDA still has no standards for what brands need to comply with in order to be considered clean. This can lead to misleading information and brands that claim to be clean that really aren’t.
Our best suggestion is to do some research on brands that catch your eye, and read into their backgrounds and see if their mission aligns with yours—less toxic beauty items that are sustainably sourced and ethically produced. Some of the top clean beauty brands out there now include, but aren’t limited to:
Whether you have one person to shop for or many, a clean beauty Christmas gift is always a great idea. If you’re a little unsure what to get them, we have a variety of makeup, skincare, and haircare ideas that are sure to make them smile this holiday season. If you can’t seem to make a choice or don’t want to end up getting them something they’ll never use, you can’t go wrong with a classic gift card as well. Both Sephora and Ulta offer an array of clean beauty brands to choose from, so the recipient can go in and get exactly what they want.
But if you want to see their face light up with a thoughtful gift that doesn’t compromise their standards, we have some of the best Christmas gift ideas out there!
Honest is one of the most popular clean beauty companies for a reason, because they refuse to compromise when it comes to our health. They focus on only using healthy, natural ingredients, testing to ensure safety, and using a manufacturing process that’s good for the earth. Which is why this beauty bundle would be a hit with anyone looking to try a clean makeup brand. This kit includes all the basics that you need to put your makeup on, and then get on with your day.
You can easily customize the shades and colors so they’re a perfect match. If you have someone on your list that always likes to have a put together look, but doesn’t want to spend an hour doing their makeup, this is the perfect place to start for only $69.99.
You can find e.l.f. in a variety of local stores like Walgreens and Target, but you can easily have their items shipped to your house if you want to get something in particular, like this Glow for the Holidays kit. If you know someone that likes to up the glam factor during the holiday season (hello dewey skin and shiny eye shadows) then consider adding this little set to your list. E.l.f. creates all of their products without the use of harmful ingredients like parabens and sulfates, and it is certified vegan and cruelty-free.
This kit retails for only $34.00 and you’ll get:
Talk about an easy way to not only make sure the sensitive skin of your face stays hydrated, but you can count on a glam holiday glow with bronzer and blush.
In order to keep your skin healthy throughout the busy holiday season and changes in the weather, you want to make sure it stays toned and hydrated. ILIA skincare is known throughout the industry as a clean beauty leader, creating products that are safe for our skin and that use minimal packaging. They also believe that great skincare starts by reviving and protecting your skin, which is why this $68.00 set would make a great clean beauty skincare gift that offers:
Know someone who struggles with dry skin? Then Erin’s Faces body butter would make the perfect gift! This company uses the highest quality ingredients, ships everything carbon neutral, and a percentage of sales go to charities like One Tree Planted and the Equal Justice Initiative. This Christmas set is only $39.00 and includes two four ounce jars of the Valencia Orange Body Butter and the Shea Butter Body Balm, which will heal dry skin anywhere you might find it!
Perhaps you have someone on your Christmas list that is interested in caring for their hair in a clean way. The Buriti & Tucuma Essential Shampoo and Conditioner are gentle enough to use daily, and contain no harsh chemicals or cleansing agents. The sustainably sourced essential oil blend is designed to gently clean and hydrate hair, and it works to remove and prevent future build up. For under $60.00 you can help someone on your list finally move towards better (and cleaner) care for their hair.
One of the top names in clean, organic hair care is Innersense, and you can snag this Christmas bundle for just $40.00! Maintaining healthy, hydrated hair is a process, and you can help your loved one get started with the Hydrating Cream Hairbath and Conditioner, as well as the I Create Shine, which is a serum designed to help your hair shine from root to tip. These products are all sulfate free, cruelty-free, ship with sustainable packaging, and include recycling instructions so the used items do not end up in landfills.
Whether you choose to get a lovely clean makeup set or want to give someone the best in clean skincare, you can’t go wrong with any of these clean beauty items. Show your support for companies that are taking a stand against harmful ingredients and processes and pick up these clean beauty items for everyone on your Christmas list!
