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10 New Clean Beauty Products That Just Landed At Sephora

Lindsay Kellner
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December 28, 2018
Lindsay Kellner
Contributing Wellness & Beauty Editor
By Lindsay Kellner
Contributing Wellness & Beauty Editor
Lindsay is a freelance writer and certified yoga instructor based in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a journalism and psychology degree from New York University. Kellner is the co-author of “The Spirit Almanac: A Modern Guide to Ancient Self Care,” with mbg Sustainability Editor Emma Loewe.
Collage of new clean beauty products at Sephora in 2018
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December 28, 2018

2018 was the year clean beauty was introduced to the masses on a global scale, and it's largely thanks to Sephora. The company released its clean seal in June, changing the shopping experience for ingredient-conscious customers. Instead of having to pore over labels, they can simply look for the mint-green seal, narrowing the product consideration set into a more digestible selection.

According to its webpage, products bearing the seal are free from "sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban" and contain less than 1 percent synthetic fragrance. Several of these ingredients are largely questioned by consumers pursuing a more conscious and intentional lifestyle, because their safety hasn't been proved, they've proved to be skin irritants, or they've shown, at some level, to be toxic to the body.

Sephora is no stranger to the green beauty game. In fact, it has carried a growing treasure trove of natural and natural-ish products for years. Indie retailers felt the sting when the seal came out—it was a public proclamation that Sephora was participating in the movement, making natural beauty more widely available, testable, and in some ways, validating it as a "trend" that's here to stay. These are the best new natural products in the mix at present:

Moon Juice Cosmic Cocoa

A limited-edition, online-only adaptogenic concoction, Moon Juice's latest is a hot chocolate mix that's vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. It claims that the ingredients like ashwagandha, shatavari, and reishi boost feelings of well-being and libido, support the body during stress, all while providing a satisfying, smoky hot chocolate experience.

Cosmic Cocoa, Moon Juice, $30

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Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay

This Australian kaolin-clay-based mask contains powerful plants like aloe vera, mangosteen, rosemary extract, kelp, and pomegranate to draw impurities from the skin without overdrying. It's a great mask to use year round but especially in cold, dry weather because it keeps the barrier intact.

Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask, Sand & Sky, $49

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High Beauty High Five Cannabis Seed Facial Moisturizer

Although its name implies otherwise, High Beauty’s facial moisturizer doesn't contain any psychoactives. The sole purpose of the hemp seed oil, which composes 20 percent of the product, is to hydrate sensitive skin. It's a perfect option if you're looking for a light moisturizer as part of a multi-serum, multi-moisturizer skin care routine, or for oily skin.

High Five Cannabis Seed Facial Moisturizer, High Beauty, $40

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Cocofloss Bundle

With its thick, textured ribbon coated in coconut oil and microcrystalline wax, Cocofloss is the Beyoncé of dental hygiene. Unlike other, smaller-gauge floss strips, Cocofloss "scrubs" the area between teeth, grabbing onto and extracting the gunk more effectively and efficiently.

Peppermint & Vanilla Bean Bundle, Cocofloss, $16

cocofloss peppermint and vanilla bean floss
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Cellu-cup Glow Cup

If you needed more evidence that Sephora is indeed picking up on all the trendy, strange holistic skin care rituals wellness loves, this cupping system is it. Beauty is paying special attention to the lymphatic system these days, and the glow cups are part of a new guard of lymph-stimulating products. Use them with care and respect to your skin's level of sensitivity; otherwise, you'll end up with a hickey-like bruise (more on that in another post).

Glow Cup, Cellu-cup, $18

Cellu-cup glow cup
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Indie Lee Stem Cell Serum

While the jury is out on whether echinacea stem cell extracts1 are an effective skin care ingredient, Indie Lee is a solid range of nontoxic products that work. In addition to the stem cell extracts, this one is loaded with active botanicals like apple, bamboo, and rhododendron extracts to deliver protection from pollution while alpine rose and hyaluronic acid infuse moisture into dry skin.

Stem Cell Serum, Indie Lee, $135

Indie Lee stem cell serum
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REN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Skin Finishing Serum Limited Edition

An effective primer that's made without silicone is hard to come by, but REN Clean Skincare was up for the challenge. Fruit acids act first, and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, probiotics extract, and agave extract keep the surface of the skin smooth and nourished. Use after your skin care and before makeup for the best priming effects.

Perfect Canvas Skin Finishing Serum Limited Edition, REN Clean Skincare, $55

REN Skincare Skin Finishing Serum
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Four Sigmatic Mushroom Matcha Latte Mix with Maitake

One of mbg's favorite adaptogen purveyors, Four Sigmatic has released a matcha mushroom powdered tonic containing maitake, known for helping to keep blood sugar stable, ceremonial grade matcha, super plant moringa, and coconut milk. Yes, beauty-enhancing beverages are now available at Sephora.

Mushroom Matcha Latte Mix with Maitake, Four Sigmatic, $20

Four Sigmatic mushroom matcha mix
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Ellis Brooklyn MYTH Hydraparfum™

Full disclosure: We loved this product so much that it won a mindbodygreen clean beauty award this year! Perfect for those who are sensitive to alcohol, Ellis' first alcohol-free perfume uses a water base to hydrate the skin. MYTH is floral and woody—barely there notes of musk give it a (rare) versatile sophistication that's appropriate for both day and night. It does smell and wear a little differently than the classic version, but the scent lasts hours longer.

MYTH Hydraparfum™, Ellis Brooklyn, $70

Ellis Brooklyn MYTH Hydraparfum
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Herbivore Emerald Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Deep Moisture Glow Oil

Another new release featuring cannabis sativa hemp seed oil (trend alert), Herbivore's steadfast commitment nontoxic ingredients deserves a round of applause. Herbivore was one of the first "clean" ranges to land at Sephora, and this anti-inflammatory hemp seed and squalane-rich oil is one of those perfect-for-everyone products, from acne-prone to dry and sensitive. 

Emerald Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Deep Moisture Glow Oil, Herbivore, $48

Herbivore Emerald
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