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Did our recent article on “Non-Toxic Skin Care Products That Really Work” and reviews of clean beauty brands Kjaer Weis and Ecco Bella get you curious about natural beauty products? Or were you already on the Goop, juice detoxes, clean beauty and kale smoothies train? Either way, whether you’re a long-time devotee or newbie searching out nontoxic skincare and makeup you’ll want to know about these natural beauty shops (online and brick & mortar).
Ayla Beauty
Why they’re great:
The filters sorting Ayla Beauty’s local and international products are granular and make choosing a product easy. Consumers can search products based on skin type or concern; hair type, texture, or scalp condition; and even brand, age, or other considerations, such as whether you’re pregnant or not. We highly recommend this site if you’re a green beauty newbie and don’t know where to start. The brand will even curate a custom sample kit based on an in-depth online consultation for $32, which includes shipping and a $5 credit towards future purchases.
Online and Brick & Mortar:
The San Francisco store front hosts regular studio events that often include advice from renowned dermatologists, aestheticians, hairstylists and makeup artists. Sign up here to get on the invitation list.
Returns/Shipping:
Free shipping on orders over $35; available globally. Unopened items can be returned for store credit within 15 days of purchase.
www.AylaBeauty.com, 1825 Bush St., San Francisco, CA 94109, (414) 520-7320
Shen Beauty
Why they’re great:
In addition to a selection of high end skin care and makeup products of big names and boutique brands, Shen Beauty offers a wide selection of wellness products (tonics, herbs, teas) and natural fragrances other sites lack.
Online and Brick & Mortar:
If you find yourself in Brooklyn, NY pop into Shen Beauty’s brick and mortar store that doubles as a spa. Services include: waxing, makeup application, and facials.
Returns/Shipping:
Free shipping in the US and global free shipping on purchases over $150. Unopened items can be returned within seven days; no exchanges of used products.
www.Shen-Beauty.com, 315 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, (718) 576-2679
Credo Beauty
Why they’re great:
Credo Beauty offers a wide range of mainstream and lesser known boutique natural brands. And 1% of every purchase is donated to The Lipstick Angels; a charitable organization dedicated to bringing natural skincare and makeup to chronically ill hospital patients.
Online and Brick & Mortar:
Credo Beauty has two outposts in addition to their online store – one in New York’s hip shopping neighborhood, Soho, and a second on Fillmore Street in San Francisco. Stop by to test out products or attend a brand hosted event. Upcoming events include makeovers with Juice Beauty and mini facials with New Zealand’s number one skincare brand, Trilogy.
Returns/Shipping:
Free shipping on orders over $50, US only. Unused items can be returned within 30 days; used items can be returned for store credit.
www.CredoBeauty.com, 2136 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, (415) 885-1800
-by Amy Chang
Photographed by author
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