This guide has the best clean beauty gift sets for every price range!
Give the gift of self-care and beauty products without the toxins! This clean beauty gift guide has something for everyone on your list.
Clean beauty is a great gift for anyone because not only are you giving a unique gift; it’s also great for their health!
If you have no idea how you can find clean beauty products, I’ve got it handled. It’s all a matter of knowing where to look.
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What is a Clean Beauty Product?
A clean beauty product can be defined as any beauty product that is free of toxic chemicals or questionable substances that can ruin our health over time. Did you know that there are little to no regulations on ingredients in the cosmetics industry?
The last time a law was passed prohibiting certain ingredients was 1938. (source) That’s almost 100 years ago!! To make matters worse, the law only banned a total of nine ingredients.
Today, there are hundreds of thousands of ingredients in our cosmetics, and we have no idea how they affect us over time! I don’t know about you, but I’d rather not be a statistic that ultimately supports the banning of a certain substance.
You don’t need that kind of stress. And it’s something you can control! It’s all a matter of becoming informed on what’s in your beauty and personal care products while making better decisions.
What Are the Best Clean Beauty Products?
When it comes to actually choosing clean beauty products, you want the best, right? Of course you do! But it’s unfortunately much more complicated than that.
There are so many clean beauty companies and clean makeup websites. And there’s truly something for everyone! But you need to be careful of greenwashing.
Greenwashing is a deceitful marketing tactic in which a company makes a product appear natural and safe to use, when in reality it’s just as toxic as the other products you’re avoiding!
Again, because there are little to no regulations, companies can get creative with their advertising without lying outright. I go into more detail in my guide to greenwashing, but the best way to avoid it is to do your own research and become a clean beauty detective!
You can always check out the clean beauty product’s website and read the ingredient list, but reading ingredient lists is a skill that takes time to develop.
If you have someone in their life who is looking to improve their health through better products, I’ve got the perfect gift! I wrote an eBook all about switching to clean beauty without feeling overwhelmed.
It covers everything from mindset to ingredients to avoid to the best practices to avoid greenwashing. Click the button below to check it out!
For beginners, I love to recommend clean beauty marketplaces where all the hard work is done for you. And there are plenty of options!
My Favorite Clean Beauty Retailers
I really wish I had these resources when I first started my clean beauty journey! There are a few hidden gems online that do all the testing and research for you and compile all their favorites from different brands in one place.
Sounds like a dream come true, right?
And they’re not just a clean makeup website or a clean skin care website, they usually do the whole nine yards! There are so many websites that sell the best of the best of clean beauty, but my three favorites are:
- The Detox Market—My personal favorite clean beauty marketplace that tends to carry more luxury clean beauty brands along with budget items. They make it very clear on their website that they vigorously test products for effectivity and adhere to strict guidelines on ingredients. You can read more about all the good stuff in my review of The Detox Market!
- Credo Beauty—The largest selection of clean beauty products on the internet! Credo Beauty brands have just about anything and everything you can think of, with the biggest list of clean brands to date. Their standards are more on the relaxed end of the spectrum, but still strict enough to get my seal of approval. Check out my Credo Beauty review to learn more! Credo gifts are absolutely insane this year!
- The Choosy Chick—Another fantastic marketplace that carries more affordable and everyday-use brands. Their selection is the smallest of the three, which could be good or bad, if you get easily overwhelmed. I love that they have their own education section that’s perfect for beginners! I have a Choosy Chick review so you can learn all about their best brands as well.
Everything in this clean beauty gift guide comes from these marketplaces. If you’re new to clean beauty, want some product inspiration, or simply want more ideas, I highly recommend you check them out!
Is Skin Care a Good Gift?
It really depends on the person you’re giving it to. If they seem like someone who loves beauty products, then I don’t see why not! Otherwise, I would stick to fun beauty items, like bath bombs or makeup.
Just make sure that the skin care gift has a sort of “wow” factor to it. Don’t get some boring sunblock or deodorant that seems like something they could’ve got from the drugstore!
Luckily for you, most clean beauty items already have that “wow” factor going for them with cool packaging and a good message right there on the box.
It’s not a big deal, but just something to keep in mind. Would you really want to get plain deodorant for Christmas? Or would you rather get that cool body polish you’ve had your eye on forever?
Everything on this list is Me-approved and has that “wow” factor! I have everything organized into categories below. Whichever category you think that you or anyone on your list falls into has a budget, middle ground, and luxury suggestion.
I hope it helps get the wheels going for gift giving this season! Now let’s get started with something for the absolute beginner.
The Best Clean Beauty Starter Kits
Budget Item: Kosas Clean Start Set—Perfect for the clean beauty beginner! Hit all the major points of switching to clean beauty with this clean beauty kit. You’ll notice this kit includes a lip balm, a gloss, mascara and baking soda-free deodorant.
Middle Ground: Abbot Exploration Set—The perfect stater collection for any perfume lover! Perfume is one of the biggest offenders when it comes to toxic chemicals, but Abbot is committed to full transparency and providing a wide variety of scents. And all scents in this set are unisex, which is a win!
Luxury Item: Ilia The Eye Set—Get some full-sized products and save some money! This set includes Ilia’s best-selling mascara that I personally love, along with their liquid liner and two monochromatic eye shadows that go on creamy but dry matte.
Bonus! If you don’t see a set you like, there’s tons more on Credo Beauty’s website! They have some of the best clean beauty gift sets. Click the button below to shop.
For the Clean Beauty Beginner
Budget Item: Acure Brightening Cleansing Gel—One of the top budget facial cleansers on the market! Acure is one of my favorite brands to recommend to those who are new to clean beauty because the ingredients are great, as well as the prices!
Middle Ground: Lily Lolo Laid Bare Eyeshadow Palette—This palette is perfect for any kind of day or night look while keeping things simple. I think it’s very similar to the original Urban Decay Naked Palette.
Luxury Item: Innersense True Enlightenment Scalp Scrub—I can’t leave you without a haircare recommendation! Innersense is one of my favorite luxury haircare brands because the ingredients are about as good as it gets, and they work wonders! This dreamy scalp scrub makes me feel amazing and helps me go longer between washes.
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For the Minimalist
Budget Item: W3LL People Expressionist Volumizing Mascara—If you don’t do much makeup, mascara somehow always makes the cut. There’s nothing prettier than a simple look with lovely lashes. Why not make those lashes free of toxic chemicals?
Middle Ground: Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40—Hit two birds with one stone and try out this multi-tasking foundation! Not only does it even out your skin tone with some light, clean makeup, but it does some amazing work for your skin’s health while protecting it from the sun. It’s a win-win!
Luxury Item: Osea Hyaluronic Sea Serum—If you’re looking for healthy skin and moisture, this is your ultimate skin care product. The reviews about this serum have been absolutely insane with hyaluronic acid storming onto the natural skin care market. It brightens skin while making it feel moisturized and youthful.
For the Skin Care Enthusiast
Budget Item: 100% Pure Green Tea Water Bomb Mask—This is a particularly fun item to both give and get! It also makes for great profile pics or funny Instagram stories. This hydrogel mask will give your skin a boost of moisture and energy through rejuvenating green tea. You can even use this mask multiple times for the same effect!
Middle Ground: Osmia Organics Spotless Blemish Oil—You can’t go wrong with a fun little acne spot treatment! I know it seems like not so great of a gift, but this one definitely has the wow factor! Osmia is an American-owned brand from Colorado and packages their products to make them look like you’re about to enter self-care heaven. It truly looks like a luxury spa night product!
Luxury Item: One Love Organics Vitamin C Body Polish—Get smooth, bright skin that has lasting moisture with this award-winning skin care treatment. Just about any product from One Love Organics would make any skin care enthusiast do flips with happiness!
For the One Who Needs to Chillax
Budget Item: Badger Sleep Balm—If you or someone you know needs a little extra help with getting to sleep at night, this is a very affordable gift option! Not to mention that it’s great for healing dry skin while you sleep. Dry hands in the wintertime is no joke!
Middle Ground: Osmia Organics Night Body Oil—I just recently purchased this item and it did not disappoint! It’s a fast-absorbing serum that you can put on any part of your body right before bed. It has essential oils of lavender and chamomile to help you drift off to sleep and stay asleep. And I can truthfully say that it works!
Luxury Item: Detox Mode Indoor Escape Set—Why not go the full nine yards and get the only gift set in this clean beauty gift guide? This relaxation set includes a silk eye mask, a jade roller to release tension in your face, and a lovely bath soak with all the relaxing features of trace minerals and rejuvenating green tea.
For the Environmentalist
Budget Item: Meow Meow Tweet Tea Tree Charcoal Facial Bar—Bar soaps are the latest trend with zero-waste beauty, and it’s a welcome one in my book! This facial soap is gentle yet has the cleansing power of activated charcoal and tea tree to help treat and prevent acne.
Middle Ground: Captain Blankenship Mermaid Sea Salt Hairspray—My personal favorite hairspray! This product leaves your hair feeling texturized without feeling crusty at the same time. And the fact that it makes my silky straight hair feel touchable yet texturized says a lot! Plus, just like other nontoxic hairsprays I love, it’s full ingredients that will nourish your hair.
Luxury Item: Well Kept Safety Razor in Dusty Rose—Forget disposable razors! Buy this razor once, and you won’t have to buy another razor again for the rest of your life. I’m not kidding. You’ll just need some razor blades to go with it and it’s the perfect gift.
For the Glam Goddess
Budget Item: Alima Pure Shimmer Eyeshadow—If you don’t want to get an entire palette, why not go with a few shades you know someone on your list will love? You can get single shades from Alima Pure, a fantastic brand for eyeshadows! They also offer eyeshadow singles in matte colors as well, if shimmer shades aren’t your jam.
Middle Ground: FitGlow Lip Color Serum—Make your lips look great while improving their overall health! As someone who lives in a dry climate, I’ve had dry lip problems for as long as I can remember. That’s why I’m always on the hunt for a lip product that makes them look great while retaining some kind of moisture.
Luxury Item: Aether Beauty Amethyst Crystal Gemstone Palette—Just about any palette from Aether Beauty is an absolute stunner! This one in particular is one of the most basic of their palettes, and includes shades that will go great on just about anyone that has fantastic staying power and color vibrancy.
Final Thoughts on This Clean Beauty Gift Guide
Did you find some new inspiration in this clean beauty gift guide? I hope it helps you find some unique gifts for anyone who’s into beauty on your list! Don’t forget to check out Credo Beauty, The Choosy Chick, or The Detox Market for even more gift ideas and complete gift sets.
When it comes to picking any of these gifts, just keep the person’s likes and dislikes in mind. If they’re not super into makeup, then I would pick from the minimalist or skin care section. Or if they love collecting makeup, then you know where to go for that!
And if you need help finding gifts or clean beauty sets for anyone on your list, my inbox is always open! Feel free to shoot me an email and I’d be happy to help you out. Gift shopping is one of my hidden talents. Also, let me know if you want to see any other people you have to shop for!
What would you pick from these clean beauty gifts? Let me know in the comments below!