Europe is no stranger to the clean beauty market. In recent years, it has become a hub for some of the most exciting clean beauty brands, each with its own unique approach and ethos. And buying from these local brands gives you the power to shape the marketplace, support the local economy, and promote sustainability.
From all-natural skincare to sustainable packaging, these brands are paving the way in creating products that are good for your health and the planet, and we are excited to put the spotlight on them.
These brands are also participating in the 8th Clean Beauty Awards, where they are evaluated by clean beauty experts and advocates based on their product performance. In other words, these participating brands truly believe in the performance of their products.
So, whether you're a longtime clean beauty user or new to the scene, you wouldn't want to miss knowing what these brands stand for and maybe find just what you need to complete your skincare vault. Find out what sets them apart from the rest.
Location: United Kingdom
Dr.Lipp is a 100% natural-origin skincare company, pioneering the stripped-back skincare movement. All their products are 100% multi-use, fragrance and allergen free and they are committed to a maximum of 10 ingredients per product, and all in sustainable packaging using bioplastic sugarcane tubes and FSC paper. Its “stripped back skincare range” will do all the basics in just 4 products regardless of skin type or age. The company is based in the UK and launched in 2004. Their mission is to provide clever skincare that is better, more efficient, and low in waste, which will ultimately support our planet’s biodiversity.
Location: Slovenia
GalBaia, Natural Dermathecary is a premium cosmetic brand that carries the soul from the heart of Australian nature, as the main ingredients of cosmetic products come from there. Another star ingredient is Silver fir wood extract - unique on the global market that acts in a scientifically proven way: it has a strong antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging effect. A synergistic combination of natural, organic, and certified active ingredients is intended for holistic care for youthful, beautiful, healthy, and glowing skin.
Location: Finland
Purodoré is bringing a drop of Nordic luxury to your daily skincare routine with a range of skincare products made purely of natural ingredients. All their products are developed and manufactured in Finland. This brand creates luxury skincare products containing luxurious ingredients like gold, champagne, silk, truffle, rose, cloudberry, and more. These ingredients are not just clinically proven to reduce signs of aging, but they're also meant to make your skin feel pampered and your senses indulged.
Location: Switzerland
VALYXIR is a skincare brand with Swiss roots that leverages the unique properties of alpine flowers. Their COSMOS-certified products are enriched with clinically-proven extracts and active ingredients. Since its launch in 2022, each product is manufactured in its laboratory in the heart of the Swiss Alps. This allows them to be fully transparent about the whole supply chain. Moreover, the highly-prized alpine flowers that they use are grown locally. They truly believe that beauty (and life) doesn’t finish at 40. Their formulas are specifically developed to help women experience healthy aging so that they can continue to reinvent themselves.
Be sure to check out these clean beauty brands from Europe as they lead the way in creating products that care for your skin and the environment. And don't forget to spread the word to your fellow clean beauty enthusiasts!
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