Even a decade ago, using clean beauty products often involved sacrificing performance and aesthetics.

(I shudder to remember one night cream whose gloppy texture was reminiscent of rice pudding.)

Now, however, using clean beauty products no longer means having to settle.

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A product needs to be clean on my bodyandon my conscience.

Over the years, Ive tried literally thousands of beauty products.

Now, its happier with a simpler, more streamlined routine.

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After using her formula for only two weeks, I became convinced that she succeeded.

The multi-acid blend, applied nightly, lifts up dead skin cells to leave skin softer and smoother.

(Ive noticed my skin sloughing off during showers, which is gross yet satisfying.)

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Its not one of those that tingles or stings to suggest that its working.

His skin is now calm and smooth.

Maelove isnt a strictly clean brand, by the way, but this fragrance-free formula is.

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(Andthatswhy you read labels!)

The blend of grapeseed oil and hemp-derived CBD has a host of uses.

Not that anyone is feeling stressed in 2020!

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I have yet to try a straightforward mineralsunscreenthat feels as watery and weightless as its chemical counterparts.

Plus, the typical common white cast looks good on nobody.

Still, there are a few solid products that provide physical sun protection.

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Its akin to a very hydrating tinted moisturizer, and it evens out my skin tone nicely.

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Again, theres an abundance of options that simply didnt exist five years ago.

It volumizes and lengthens, doesnt flake or smudge, and builds beautifully.

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You want lip color?

(For now, anyway.)

Theyre super-economical, too (did you know that about 80 percent of liquid shampoo is…

Better to have one thing than multiple.

Bodywise, why not swap body wash for bar soap?

Both options minimize underarm funk well, dont leave weird marks on your shirts, and smell great.

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