5 Natural Beauty Products That Actually Work

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – To some, natural skincare and beauty products are an enigma. To others, it's a necessity that their products haven't been tested on animals. However, some natural vegan beauty products don't measure up to their commercial counterparts.

Luckily, we've rounded up some of the best natural skincare and beauty products that work well, smell good, and will make you feel good about your purchase too – yes, we've even found a deodorant that will give your Secret stick a run for its money.

Here are 5 beauty brands that use real, natural ingredients:

The Better Skin Co. (TBSCO)

Coming to ULTA Beauty Stores on March 18, this indie beauty brand makes paraben free, gluten free, and vegan (no animal testing!). They launched in 2015 with their Mirakle Cream“Genius in a Jar,” and have now expanded into a collection of products including their Lava Magik and Zit No More.

To celebrate, a free deluxe traveler of Mirakle Cream will be given with any in-store TBSCO purchase. From March 18 to April 7, ULTA.com will be offering TBSCO’s Lava Magik at 40% off as part of their 21 days of Beauty promotion.

Here's a breakdown of some of their top products:

Better Skin Mirakle Cream; 2 oz., $34
• This ingredient rich recipe, imported from the Republic of Uzbekistan, is handcrafted with ingredients such as coconut oil, sea buckthorn, shea butter, cocoa butter, aloe, and soothing algae to help moisturize the skin.
• Peptides and hyaluronic acid help skin appear smoother, more youthful and radiant.
Better Skin Zit No More; .2 oz., $18
• Zit No More is a super strength zit zapper in a rollerball containing salicylic acid and three soothing essential oils
• The formula is boosted with PhytoVie® pollution defense to assist the skin with its battle against pollutants.
Better Skin Epik C Vitamin C Serum; 1 oz., $42
• A hydrating, skin tightening serum that reduces the appearance of fine lines
• Advanced Vitamin C formula works hard to improve the appearance of skin.
• Botanicals and fruit extracts help guard against pollution.
• Scented with a hint of lemon.
Better Skin Lava Magik; Cleanser • Scrub • Mask; 2 oz., $32
• A daily cleanser, exfoliating scrub and revitalizing mask.
• Skin cleansing volcanic lava from France enriched with nourishing calendula, sweet orange and grapeseed oils, cucumber, parsley, and chamomile for healthy radiant, more youthful looking skin.

CocoKind Organic Skincare

Cocokind is a certified organic and socially conscious skincare line that is based around superfoods. Their mission is to provide clean, conscious, and accessible skincare to women. They offer a variety of products, including cleansers, exfoliators, masks, moisturizers, toners, and make-up, with ample resources on their website and blog to learn about what would be best for your skin.

Here's a breakdown of some of their top products:

Turmeric Spot Treatment, $8.99

• TURMERIC Spot Treatment combines five certified organic ingredients for a blemish fighting and skin brightening treatment. Turmeric, ginger, and tea tree oil help fight acne-causing bacteria and balance skin tone, while sunflower oil soothes and calms the skin.
• Simple to use and easy to wipe off, TURMERIC is the perfect spot treatment to brighten your skin and reduce inflammation.

Organic Facial Cleansing Oil, $13.99

• Organic Cleansing Oil is the perfect way to wipe away a day’s stress, dirt, and makeup without the use of harsh chemicals.
• The cleanser is full of antioxidants and helps maintain healthy moisture levels.

Organic Rosewater Facial Toner, $16.99

• Use the Organic Rosewater Facial Toner to check that your face is perfectly clean and pH-balanced.
• It softens and soothes skin, while also reducing dryness and leaving skin refreshed.

Organic Sea Moss Exfoliator, $16.99

• Organic Sea Moss Exfoliator gently polishes skin while delivering significant nutrition.
• Sea moss, also called Irish Moss, is a seaweed abundant in protein, beta-carotene, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins B and C.
• When massaged on face, organic sea moss finely exfoliates and nourishes skin, bringing out a natural radiance.

Pacifica Beauty

Pacifica Beauty is a completely vegan, cruelty free beauty brand that sells anything from nail polish to face wash to perfume.

Here's a breakdown of some of their top products:

Sea Foam Complete Face Wash, $10

• Pacifica’s most beloved cleanser.
• Harness the power of the ocean with advanced marine phytonutrients in their Sea Algae Complex (TM).
• Super foaming action deeply cleanses.

Tahitian Gardenia Spray Perfume, $22

• This heady, vintage-inspired blend showcases the sacred Tahitian gardenia bloom, a symbol of love, unity, grace and strength.
• Its sweet, smooth and slightly citrusy aroma is reminiscent of jasmine, sweet orange and tea leaves.

Super Flower Rapid Response Face Oil, $16

• Super flower powers unite in this readily absorbed oil blend.
• Blue tansy oil is naturally high in azulene and a powerful anti-inflammatory that can help soothe irritated skin and reduce redness.
• Rose oil is rich in omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids and vitamins A and C for significant antioxidant action.

Dream Big Lash Extending 7-in-1 Mascara, $16

• Amplify your lashes instantly with Pacifica's Dream Big mascara, containing natural plant fibers that build and build and build.
• Natural ingredients help condition lashes, and a magic wand lets you fake it till you make it.
• 7 in 1: Lash Serum, Instant Length, Lash Lifting, Volumizing, Conditioning, Rich Color, 2-in-1 Brush

Schmidt's Naturals

Schmidt's Naturals started in Oregon and doesn't cut corners with filler ingredients. They make deodorant, soap, and toothpaste that's all natural and actually works. To top it off, it's certified vegan and cruelty free.

"Schmidt's Naturals is driven by a vision of quality, functionality, and accessibility. We believe everyone deserves access to healthy and effective products, no matter who you are or where you live. And we select only high-performing ingredients that contribute to product effectiveness, leaving out the unnecessary stuff," Schmidt's Naturals Founder Jaime Schmidt said.

Here's a breakdown of some of their top products:

Deodorant, $8.99

• Favorite Scents: Lavender + Sage, Rose + Vanilla
• Award-winning formula helps neutralize odor and absorb wetness naturally
• Free of aluminum, propylene glycol, parabens & phthalates; no artificial fragrance
• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: World-class customer support, easy returns and exchanges
• Non-greasy, non-sticky feel. Easily absorbed; application requires only a small amount

Tooth + Mouth Paste, $5.99

• Helps freshen breath and whiten teeth with regular brushing.
• With CoQ10, goji and pomegranate extracts, organic aloe leaf juice, magnolia bark extract, and vitamin E.
• Encourages mouth health, helping combat plaque and tartar with regular brushing.
• Free of SLS, SCS, PEG, artificial sweeteners and dyes.

Natural Bar Soaps, $5.49

• Natural formula derived from plants
• True saponified soap; not detergent-based
• Creates a rich, sudsy lather
• Free of SLS, PEG, phthalates, artificial fragrance, and artificial dyes

ACURE Organics

ACURE is a family owned and operated company founded on sustainable principles to provide the highest quality natural and certified organic personal care. They offer a variety of products, including skin, body, and hair care that are vegan, sulfate free, paraben free, mineral oil free, and more.

Here's a breakdown of some of their top products:

Seriously Soothing Line

• Formulated with skin sensitivity in mind while still utilizing beneficial actives.
• Ranges from $5.99 to $18.99

The Essentials Line

• Better for you basics that can be integrated into any lineup.
• Ranges from $9.99 to $15.99

Brilliantly Brightening Line

• Formulated to help your skin obtain a brighter and radiantly glowing appearance.
• Ranges from $5.99 to $22.99

Radically Rejuvenating Line

• Formulated for age performance, helping your skin perform optimally at any age.
• Ranges from $4.99 to $22.99

Incredibly Clear Line

• Formulated for oily, acne prone skin
• Ranges from $4.99 to $16.99

Main photo courtesy of The Better Skin Co.