BIG SURf California
Shaped like surfboard wax, BIG SURf California’s cylindrical soaps come in three scents—lavender and sage, cedar and mint, and seaweed and citrus. But no matter which one you end up choosing, you’ll be delighted to hear that the brand makes only all-natural and totally animal-friendly soaps; and did we mention they’re inspired by Big Sur (in case you haven’t already guessed)?
Just as the Golden State coastline seems juxtaposed to the wild stretch of Big Sur, the company combines elements of fresh intensity with those of gentleness. BIG SURf California’s soap combinations are concocted of olive, coconut, and grape seed oils that moisturize and exfoliate your skin. As you scrub, you’ll feel yourself transported to the beach, sitting comfortably near the lapping waves of the Pacific. And as for your skin, it’ll feel as smooth as if you went in for a professional body scrub.
NCLA Beauty
Based in the City of Angels, this nail company is probably best-known for its awesome nail wraps. Don’t believe us? Ask model Alessandra Ambrosio. With their wide array of polishes (think cool colors, funky glitters, and chromed-out metallics) and commitment to being vegan and cruelty-free, NCLA Beauty should be your top eco-conscious go-to beauty brand.
Picture this: you’re going to Coachella. You’ve got your reusable water bottle, comfortable shoes, a faux-pas-no-more fanny pack, but something still seems to be missing from your outfit. NCLA Beauty’s Dancing Shoes nail polish should do the trick. An essential item on your concert checklist, this vegan and cruelty-free copper glitter polish glimmers under the night lights—it’ll make you feel like a certified badass.
Benedetta
Ever since it was founded in 1986, Benedetta has been a skincare line unlike any other. Their products tend to avoid toners, soapy cleansers, lip balms, or heavy night creams. The reason? Maintaining a skin-conscious attitude. Benedetta puts the needs of your skin first (not the needs of a skincare line) by offering products that hydrate, heal, and nourish from within.
The company’s defense and repair elixir—one of the specialties—is activated with organic botanical waters and super extracts along with aloe vera. Each ingredient is specifically chosen to lock in hydration and therapeutically enhance your skin’s ability to be compatible with other products containing oil.
The Ombre Del Sole series is void of synthetic chemicals, SPFs, and pharmaceuticals. The whole set is created to provide true protection your skin needs—and it’s for more than just sun damage. Benedetta is the clean skincare brand with cutting-edge superiority formulations.