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We all want our skin care to be safe, clean and good for Mother Earth. But finding beauty and skin products that are actually cruelty-free, sustainable and ethically sourced isn’t always easy. With the industry being under-regulated, plenty of icky chemicals and practices are fair game. That means it’s up to individual brands to make the right choices. And hunting those brands down can be a bit of a challenge. How can you trust its claims? How do you know if a brand is actually sticking to its values or if it’s all just PR fluff? Well, it helps to have a third party that vets brands for us. They do all the detective work and we get to shop with our conscience clear. That’s exactly why we love Credo-approved brands!
Getting Credo’s Approval
Credo is a hub for beauty, skin and hair care, all of which are held to high standards. Credo provides truly ethical and clean beauty solutions in an under-regulated climate. We all want to invest in products that don’t abuse the earth or people up and down the chain. And Credo feels the same. The company vets a brand from ingredient sourcing all the way to the final product. These standards go beyond skin deep. Credo-approved brands must ensure that every step of the production process prioritizes human, animal and planet wellness.
The Dirty List
The United States does not ban a lot of ingredients. For example, the U.S. has only banned 30; the E.U. has banned over 1,300. And Credo? Credo-approved brands cannot contain any of the 2,700 ingredients it has banned. Most of these ingredients are on the dirty list for health and safety reasons. Others make the banned list for environmental and sustainability concerns, like mica, which is often mined using child labor.
Credo bans ingredients that are known allergens, that have been linked to cancer or hormone disruption, create a toxic environment and are toxic to humans. Credo also ensures the humane treatment of bees used for beeswax, honey and pollen.
Credo-Approved Brands That Make the Cut
Every brand Credo sells must meet these standards, set across all parts of the production process. Brands are required to test the included ingredients, from how each is extracted and farmed to the final product. Even the sustainability of packaging is part of the process. Those who pass join a stellar catalog of products made up of editor favorites like Prakti, Ilia and Osea.
And Credo really has it all; the best in hair care, bath and body, skin, fragrance and beauty products are at our fingertips. And we can finally feel good about shopping without the weight of the world on our backs. We shouldn’t have to dive deep into every cream or serum we want to try. And with Credo, we don’t have to!
Credo’s Annual Friends of Credo Sale
Now through October 29, Credo’s annual Friends of Credo Sale is ON. Take 20 percent off sitewide on the largest clean product assortment in North America with the most comprehensive Clean Standard guidelines. Brands we love, like ILIA, OSEA, Westman Atelier, Tower28 and True Botanicals, are all included, plus some viral finds we rarely see on sale, a ton of celebrity favorites, and so many gift sets—perfect for everyone from beauty aficionados to wellness enthusiasts.
Below, we’ve rounded up the skin care, hair care, makeup, body care and fragrances we recommend stocking up during the Friends of Credo Sale. Pro tip: don’t linger—this sale is notorious for selling out fast.
Skin Care on Sale
Le Prunier’s multi-purpose oil is “magic,” according to Chrissy Teigen. “When I tell you my life changed, it did…I woke up and my skin was like plump and supple and even,” the supermodel says. Also on our radar, Dua Lipa‘s go-to cleansing oil from Pai and the Ursa Major hydrating cream Camila Cabello loves for her dry skin. Also, True Botanicals Deep Hydration Renewal set includes three full-size best-sellers: the Renew Nourishing Cleanser, Chebula Active Serum and Chebula Extreme Cream.
Body Care on Sale
What’s one beauty secret Victoria Beckham, Brie Larson and Kelly Ripa share? OSEA’s Undaria Algae Body Oil. Get it now in OSEA’s Smooth & Glow Duo. Also on sale: a trending body serum and hand retinol; and with temperatures rapidly dropping a super-moisturizing hand cream and body lotion are essential.
Makeup on Sale
Want to swap some clean makeup into your bag but don’t know where to start? Credo has you covered. Westman Atelier’s blush stick is beloved for its flattering color and velvety formula. (It’s a favorite of actress Michelle Yeoh and media maven Martha Stewart.) Plus, our editor is “obsessed” with ILIA’s new Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayons, a unique lipstick and liner hybrid—get a trio set for under $30. Finally, don’t scroll past the viral Gen See liquid eyeshadow; it’s exclusive to Credo.
Hair Care on Sale
From hydrating serums and creams to a rosemary-infused shampoo formulated to promote hair growth, you’ll find everything you need for your healthiest hair and scalp. And from hair icon Jennifer Aniston herself, Lolavie has several products on sale, including the 96 percent naturally-derived Restorative Shampoo. It uses ceramides, chia seeds, botanical extracts and biotin to both repair damaged hair and prevent future damage.
Fragrance on Sale
I’m what you call a fragrance loyalist—it takes a lot for me to switch up my signature scent. That is until I tried Maison Losuis Marie No. 14 Icila Perfume Oil. It’s warm, floral and sweet, with notes like ruby pamplemousse, bulgarian rose, dark plum, vanilla flower, sakura blossom and more, while feeling distinctly grown up and luxurious. If you prefer a lighter aroma, Henry Rose’s Window’s Down is an editor favorite.
