With the Prime Early Access sale coming up this week, I figured this was a great time to share my list of clean beauty products that can be purchased on Amazon! Amazon is the first place I go to shop for most anything (I’m an OG Prime member…my UPS guy loves me during the holidays), but when it comes to clean beauty, it can be a bit hit or miss: you have to be careful about who’s actually selling the product (Amazon vs. a seller/storefront), to be sure that you’re getting a legit item.
Now I’m assuming since you’re here that you’re already an Amazon Prime Member. But if not, here’s a few reasons why you should be (it also makes a great gift!).
Best reasons to shop AMAZON PRIME:
- Free, fast shipping. I’m talking 2-day, 1-day and even SAME DAY delivery on tons of items.
- Or choose no-rush delivery and get rewards towards future purchases!
- Includes a free Grubhub+ membership (no food delivery fees!)
- Prime Video – free streaming service that has fantastic original shows (like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) along with a huge library of great movies.
- Extensive reviews and answered questions section are a huge help when making purchasing decisions.
There are so many more benefits to a Prime membership… check them out here!
About that sale…
The Prime Early Access Sale is a new, Prime-member exclusive event happening October 11 and 12. Amazon promises early access to holiday discounts on “electronics, fashion, home, kitchen, pets, toys, and Amazon devices” AND they’re introducing a “Top 100 list of some of the season’s most popular and giftable items”.
Other than deep discounts on Amazon devices (Echo, Kindle, Firestick, etc.) – which are actually available starting now – I have no inside scoop on what particular items will be on sale. But discounted or not, if you’re already shopping Amazon for gifts, it’s a good time to stock up on essentials at the same time to take advantage of the free shipping and minimize the amount of boxes arriving at your home!
Clean Beauty at Amazon
There are several green beauty brands that sell directly through Amazon, which is fantastic because you know your purchase is the real deal AND you’re getting free Prime shipping. But there are also great clean beauty Amazon Shops (Carbon Beauty is my favorite) that are reliable and carry a lovely variety of clean beauty lines.
Below you’ll find my favorite clean beauty products that can be purchased through Amazon. All items are linked to shops/brands/storefronts that I have shopped from myself and trust.
My favorite clean beauty products that you can find on
AMAZON:
MAKEUP
ERE PEREZ | Jojoba Eye Pencil (Bronze, Stone, Earth)
I was a HUGE fan of Urban Decay’s 24/7 eyeliners. Creamy, great colors and they stayed the *beep* on. These are the closest I’ve found in clean beauty. Bronze is gorgeous, and Stone has a bit of a UD ‘Underground’ vibe (one of my faves). My only complaint is the lid…all of mine split almost immediately. Lids aside these are the best! Ships from Carbon Beauty.
HENNÉ Organics | Luxury Lip Tint
I love this tinted lip balm (I’ll be adding it to my favorites!). I discovered it last Christmas when my teenager was obsessed with Clinique’s Black Honey and I was looking for a clean dupe (‘Muse’ is damn close!). Just a lovely wash of color, and it’s moisturizing and cushiony…feels great on. There is also a clear version! Ships direct from Henné Organics.
PYT BEAUTY | Plump It Up Lip Gloss
My sensitive lips have never been able to handle any sort of plumping product until I met this little gem. We’re not talking megalips here, but it definitely provides a plumping/smoothing effect to the lips. Plus the cooling peppermint just feels so darn good. Great over lip liner or to just swipe on for some big shine on its own. And you can’t beat the price! Ships direct from PYT.
RITUEL DE FILLE | The Ethereal Veil (Metis)
I stopped hunting for a foundation that worked for my crazy skin after I started using this amazing concealer. It covers what you need it to cover, but is light and breathable and applies beautifully. Doesn’t settle in pores and lines, just your skin but better. Plus I’m saving money not buying foundation anymore! Goes on well with your fingers, but really applies dreamily with a brush. Metis works the best on me…it’s a tad light in the summer, but a bit of bronzer fixes that. Staple! Ships direct from Rituel de Fille.
CLOVE + HALLOW | Brush Set Trio
You can’t beat this deal on 3 great brushes! The Perfecting Buffer is what I use to apply the Ethereal Veil (above) on my t-zone, and the Precision Buffer for my under eye area (it’s magical for any under eye concealer!). Ships direct from Clove + Hallow.
ILIA | Balmy Tint
Finally a tinted lip balm that has some real color payoff! This feels like a creamy, buttery lippie that shows as a sheer lipstick. Color is definitely buildable though! And the vanilla scent is DIVINE. I love the shades Memoir (a warm mauve) and Faded (a 90’s style brown…too good). Named my Best Clean Tinted Lip Balm this past year, and ships from Carbon Beauty!
SKINCARE
CLOVE + HALLOW | Lip Mask
The big daddy of all the lip balms, this right here is the Vaseline dupe you’ve been looking for. I use this first thing every morning, and during the winter when my lips are chapped, this is my go to. Nice and thick, great staying power. Wish it was a bit more minty, but otherwise it’s perfection! My pick for Best All-Around Lip Balm for Dry, Chapped Lips, AND it ships direct from Clove + Hallow.
OSMIA | Black Clay Soap
This was one of the key products that helped heal my perioral dermatitis. It’s also been great for my teenager’s acne. Super gentle, but healing and effective. Ships from Carbon Beauty.
SALT & STONE | SPF 30 Lip Balm
This became the one-and-only in my beach bag this summer. SPF of 30, very little whitecast (not that I care on the beach), is water resistant, reef safe, moisturizing, the price is right ($10), it’s organic and goes on like a lip balm should (think good ole chapstick). One of my favorite finds of the summer!!! Ships direct from Salt & Stone.
TREAT | Jumbo Organic Lip Balm
There is just something about a big fat lip balm! And you can’t beat the price…that’s a lot of natural lip balm (and organic, no less!) for $13.99. I always have the Mint & Matcha Tea in my purse (does double duty as an eye moisturizer/depuffer)…super minty (but also very sweet!), sometimes I just take off the lid to take a deep refreshing breath. My daughter loves the Marshmallow Moisture Stick version (heck so do I…works great on cuticles, and smells so yummy). My pick for Best CLEAN Budget Lip Balm!
BODY
ALEAVIA | Orchid Body Cleanse
One of my favorite body washes, and this scent in particular is just divine. Not overpowering, just beautiful, relaxing and clean smelling.
LUXURIANT | Monoi de Tahiti Oil
I’m never without Monoi oil, and have used it for years. All natural, such a great moisturizer, and can be used on your hair too (for curlies, a wee bit is great for SOTC!). This seller/brand has been my go-to for over 5 years. The scent will take you straight to a tropical destination, so good.
PRIMA | R+R Cream
This is a cooling, soothing rub that contains whole plant hemp. Great for aches and pains. I gifted this to my Mom in the hopes that it would bring some relief to her arthritic hands without being greasy, and she loves it! Sinks right in and is truly effective.
SALT & STONE | SPF 30 Natural Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
A fantastic option for a clean, mineral-based body sunscreen! This spf 30 version is lightweight (rubs in REALLY easily) with very little whitecast, is water and sweat resistant, reef safe, and the additions of Hyaluronic Acid and Ashwagandha provide great moisture to offset the non-nano zinc. And the fragrance is nice and light, though not your typical fruity or tropical scent…it’s more of a walk through the forest. I dig it. Ships direct from Salt & Stone.
HAIR
GIOVANNI | Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo
I’ve used Giovanni’s Tea Tree ‘poo and ‘dish for years for times when my scalp is acting up (so cooling, love it!!), as well as their Weightless Moisture conditioner as a detangler. Somehow I hadn’t dipped into their other offerings until recently, and I’m really digging this shampoo. Moisturizes without weighing down my fine hair. Love it!
INNERSENSE | I Create Volume
Curly girls, you MUST try this. Especially if you have 3A/3B curls that’s fine and easily weighed down (though it also works great on my daughters’ super tight curls). I’ll be forever grateful that my hairstylist @ajstain introduced me to this styler! I’d used much of the rest of the line, but ICV just never hit my radar…it’s described as “…a volumizing cream with a lightweight lotion feel”, and history shows that cream and lotion stylers do NOT work on my beast. But here’s the thing…I Create Volume IMHO is no cream, nor lotion. It’s a lightweight, liquid GEL. And when applied to WET hair (praying hands-style), scrunched first with your hands to help distribute, and then with a t-shirt or microfiber towel to get out excess water, you get gorgeous, defined, bouncy curls. No flaking, hardly much SOTC needed. AND a little goes a long way. It’s the goodies ladies, get you some. Best of 2021! Ships from Carbon Beauty.
INNERSENSE | Inner Peace Whipped Creme Texturizer
This is one product I never would have tried for my fine hair, but once again my fab hairstylist schooled me. I use this to SOTC (scrunch out the crunch) after my hair is totally dry. The key is to use a tiny, tiny bit – I rub it in my hands really well, then gently scrunch all over. Gets the crunch out but also provides an extra bit of hold…I find I don’t really need hairspray when I use this. I think folks with thicker curls would particularly love this and probably could use it as their primary styler. And I loooove the citrusy scent! The tub lasts me AGES since you only need a wee bit at a time. Ships from Carbon Beauty.
SHEAMOISTURE | Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Shampoo
All-time favorite clarifying shampoo for curly hair. Gentle enough that I can use it every wash, but it definitely removes all of the product build up. I was initially worried about using a clarifying shampoo too often, but with all of the product we curlies have to use, I’ve found clarifying is the key to big, bouncy curls. And this formula clarifies while nourishing, so my hair never feels dried out. Works wonders on my daughter’s 4B curls too!
Comment below with any questions. And please share your favorite clean beauty products that you’ve found on Amazon!
Tracey is the founder and writer of Life in the Happy Medium. She’s also a freelance graphic designer, Mom to 2 teens, Wife, and Friend to a tribe she holds dear, who’s prone to some fairly serious car singing and dancing much to her family’s chagrin (old school R&B is where it’s at!).
From cleaner beauty to healthy-ish eating, she’s blogging here to share favorite finds that keep her happy in the middle.
