Glossier’s cult cleanser is Vegan and all ingredients are cruelty free. This cleanser also boasts poloxamer instead of soap, so it’s mild on the eyes.  Whilst Glossier is not an all-natural brand, this cleanser features two great natural ingredients, Rose water and Comfrey Root Extract — both hydrating heroes.

If you want to take your skincare to the next level, Biossance is leading the way as one of the best brands on the market. All products are nontoxic, synthetic fragrance free, paraben free, Vegan, phthalate free, and mineral oil free and rigorously screened against their ingredient blacklist. Not only that but the brand are making a positive impact on the world – from creating royalty-free treatments for Malaria to helping to save our oceans. The brand do make ingredients in lab, and for good reason — since the 16th century, sharks were hunted for their squalene (an oil in their livers used to make moisturizers and skincare products) Biossance scientists created a renewable, sugarcane-derived version called squalene  – an example of a synthetics used for good.

Elliot Isaacs used his background in and pharmacology and biochemistry to found Medik8, who “don’t regard themselves as chemical-free, as even vitamin C is considered a chemical, but do leave out any ingredients which could cause concern like SLS, parabens and phthalates.” The science-backed brand does promote results-driven formulas that are ideal for anti-aging — like this smoothing toner that’ll help maintain a youthful complexion.

In contrast, Indie Lee is a naturally-derived and organic line, founded after Lee was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumour. After surviving a successful surgery, she embarked upon a new journey — creating cruelty-free skincare using natural ingredients.

Products from The Ordinary’s skincare line are vegan and cruelty-free, as well as being free of parabens, sulphates and mineral oil. Their “Buffet” serum offers an array of anti-ageing wonders, including Matrixyl 3000 to stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid to offer heroic hydration that plumps up fine lines.

If you’d like to shop local and small-batch, this eco-certified North East company’s serum is made of 97% natural ingredients, is sustainable, vegan and cruelty-free. Their highly concentrated yet lightweight serum uses vitamins A and E to smooth skin and help reduce fine lines, whilst nourishing Irish Moss Seaweed hydrates.

Charlotte Tilbury’s cult moisturiser is not au natural, though it does contain some natural ingredients including Oat Kernel Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil and Flower Extracts. It’s much-loved for its plumping and firming properties that leave skin with a runway-ready glow and the formula is now housed in a sustainably minded, refillable jar.

In contrast, Neal’s Yard were the UK’s first certified organic health and beauty brand, and even helped ban harmful plastic microbeads. We love their Frankincense cream, which helps strengthen, soften and restore skin that is starting to show lack of elasticity.

You will have spotted this anti-blemish bottle on many a magazine page, it’s been seen backstage at runway shows and in celeb must-have lists for years. You can thank Salicylic Acid for the acne-fighting results.

If Salicylic Acid irritates your sensitive skin, all-natural and certified B Corp brand By Sarah London have created their natural anti blemish oil to help rebalance the skin’s microbiome. Handmade in the UK, this formula contains the highest quality, cold-pressed organic plant oils.

Supergoop! is Leaping Bunny-certified cruelty-free and the brand produce both chemical and mineral sunscreen actives, their mineral-based formula is perfect for children and people with sensitive, acne-prone or reactive skin. Their chemical formula below is the best for active people who are looking for a lightweight, high-performing, clear formula to use daily — it even holds up when swimming or sweating.

Kri’s Mineral SPF has no essential oils or fragrance, does not irritate eyes or clog pores. Their SPF30 sunscreen absorbs quickly and forms an instant protective barrier on your skin without irritation, even on the most sensitive skin.

Not all of Allies Of Skin’s products are Vegan, but we love this next-generation overnight serum with a hardworking blend of 11% mandelic, lactic and salicylic acid. The aforementioned gently dissolve dead skin cells to battle stubborn pigmentation, large pores, persistent breakouts and uneven texture.

Over in the organic-only world, who said plant based meant lesser results? Green People’s rejuvenating night cream uses pineapple, hibiscus and raspberry extracts to even-out texture and minimise wrinkles.

As cited earlier, there is no natural Retinol — so if you want to opt for the ingredient, it will be synthetic, but it will also work to firm skin, fade brown spots and smooth wrinkles.

Bakuchoil is considered the natural alternative to retinol — offering similar skin-smoothing, brightening, line-lessening properties. We love Herbivore’s serum version.

IT Cosmetics isn’t a vegan brand, it was developed with plastic surgeons and a former news presenter looking for beauty products that would stand up against unforgiving HD cameras. This moisturising eye cream has a colour-correcting, brightening effect, all while helping to restore firmness.

Cruelty-free, small-batch brand Gallinee’s formulations are made from 89% to 100% natural origin ingredients. The brand is all about supporting the microbiome (1000s of good bacteria which form the protective layer of the skin.) This eye cream will help dark circles, irritations, and wrinkles, even for the most sensitive and eczema-prone skin.

Aesop says they are “fascinated with the benefits that plant-based products can have for the skin, but also appreciate the remarkable results that science can deliver.” So whilst not 100% natural, they use beautiful natural ingredients like Bergamot Rind, Ylang Ylang and Tahitian Lime in their sumptuous body bar.

Local brand Zenote are not only eco-friendly in their packaging, their refillable soap bar is made with 100% organic Cocoa, Shea, Hemp & Jojoba butters and oils that are guaranteed to leave your skin soft and glowing.

Rituals, whilst not all-natural are paraben free, plastic microbead free and products are not tested on animals. The gorgeous shimmering partials of this body oil are mineral, and leave skin beautifully illuminated.

Made from 95% natural ingredients, this Multi-Tasking Vegan bar can be used on the body face or hair. Better yet, dry oil still absorbs super-fast – despite it being silicone-free.

Diptyque is not a vegan or organic brand, but they do focus on natural ingredients – their lavender and rosemary infused hand wash (beautifully packaged in a refillable glass bottle)  is beloved for its softening and restorative properties.

Free from Parabens, SLS, MI and MCI Sulphates, this natural hand wash contains Coco Glucoside (derived from renewable raw materials such as coconut oil) soothing vitamin E, sweet almond and jojoba oil to help leave skin supple and moisturised.