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After years of reading labels and slowly swapping out everyday essentials, these are a few personal care products I genuinely love and use regularly. I’m sharing them here because they strike a balance between safer ingredients, thoughtful formulation, and accessibility — and they can be great starting points if you’re not sure where to begin.
You don’t need to replace everything at once. Even one or two small changes can make a meaningful difference over time.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
La Roche-Posay Face Cleanser
Very gentle cleanser that helps remove makeup without over-drying. They have another version for oily skin, which my husband loves.
Salt & Stone Deodorant
A healthy aluminum free deodorant that is effective and smells divine.
Dr. Bronner’s Soap
They have great scents, EWG rated, and biodegradable which means you can also take it camping.
Dr. Bronner’s Lip Balm
Unlike some chapsticks, this one actually adds moisture, and doesn’t make my lips peel.
Well People Tinted Moisturizer (SPF 30)
Moisturizer + Makeup + SPF. The perfect combo for summer makeup.
Ilia Cheek and Lip Tint
I love a two-fer. This one is very creamy and easy to apply, but if you are putting it on your cheeks I recommend blending with a good stiff brush vs. using your hands.
Ilia Lip Tint
I love this product. It is somewhere in between a tinted lip balm, and lipstick. It looks good for everyday wear and doesn’t dry out my lips.
RMS Beauty Living Luminizer Glow Quad
Honestly my favorite item in my makeup bag.
The dark color is the perfect bronzer, and the lighter colors are great highlighters. Makes my skin look “dewey” which is soooo helpful as my skin ages. You can put it on over foundation or by itself.
Tarte Double-Take Eyeliner
This one is both liquid and gel, as well as waterproof.
I have had an issue finding clean ones that stay on, and don’t transfer. This one works really well, but is a “medium clean” product.
Attitude Sunscreen
Attitude is a very well rated brand. They make sunscreen in SPF 30 and 50, as well as in stick, lotion, and spray form. It also claims to be white cast free (which I prefer for myself). I have not tried this one just yet, but it is on my list of ones to try out on vacation.
Think Kids Sunscreen
I love this one for my son. It comes in spray form which makes it easy to apply and does have a white cast which means it’s easy to see where I missed. Plus it’s reef safe.
Cleaning Products
Blueland Dishwasher Detergent Tablets
This one avoids microplastics in your dishwasher, and avoids the harsher chemicals that can impact your gut microbiome.
Aspen Oxygen Bleach
This is a brand that’s consistently highly rated across all of its products. I’ve personally used their oxygen bleach on my white sheets and towels (even though it’s color-safe), and it works fabulously. It performs far better than traditional chlorine bleach — and it’s a much safer, healthier option too.
Molly’s Suds Laundry Powder
This laundry detergent is in powder form and goes a long way. It’s safe to use on most fabrics and cleans well while avoiding harsher ingredients. You can also make a stain lifting paste from it. It was developed-by a pediatric nurse and is manufactured in the US. It also comes in light fragrance options. The biggest downside is the plastic packaging, but I love the performance.
Attitude Toy & Surface Cleaner
This brand is another one that’s consistently highly rated across all of its products. A great option, especially when it is likely to end up in baby’s mouth,
Textiles, organizational items & easy kitchen swaps coming soon!
Blueland Surface Cleaner
I love that it comes with a reusable bottle and refillable tablets that simply dissolve in water. It’s a great option for anyone looking to reduce excessive packaging and keep waste out of landfills. Plus, the ingredients are very clean Buy Now
A note on cleaning
I also love that many effective household cleaners can be made at home using just a few simple, everyday ingredients like white vinegar, baking soda, lemon, gentle soap, rubbing alcohol, and essentials oils (if you want fragrance). These basics can handle so many cleaning tasks without the need for harsh chemicals or excessive packaging. It’s an easy, affordable way to keep your home clean while reducing toxin exposure and waste. The Spruce has a great overview of common DIY cleaning ingredients and solutions if you want to learn more:
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