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Below I’ve put together a list of my all time favourite natural skincare products. All these products I have used myself, are non-comedogenic and won’t cause breakouts, I 100% stand behind, and would recommend to my best friend.
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WILDLING Starnectar Jelly Cleanser – This is an ultra gentle and nourishing cleanser. I strongly recommend it to anyone with very sensitive, fragile and/or dry skin. It has a soft syrup-like texture (similar to honey, but not sticky like honey), and when you apply it to your skin it warms up slightly (in an non-irritating way). This cleanser is designed to be removed with a damp washcloth, but I like rinsing it off with water. This way does leaves a slight residue, but it’s quite hydrating and nourishing and never clogs pores.
ANNMARIE SKIN CARE Aloe Herb Cleanser – If you like a rinse-off cleanser that removes makeup, sunscreen and build-up without drying out your skin – I highly recommend this cleanser. It has gel-to-milk texture, non-foamy, and truly washes your face of buildup and makeup, leaving it soft, supple and feeling clean. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and dry.
AGENT NATEUR Acid (Wash) Lactic Acid Brightening Cleanser – The strength of this cleanser is how well it dissolves buildup and flakes on the surface of the skin, and reduces the appearance of texture, fine lines and pores. As a “face wash” it’s really mild, too mild to remove makeup or sunscreen, it’s sole purpose is to gently dissolve buildup – great as a morning cleanser or at night as a second cleanse after removing makeup. This is a great product if you have sensitive or dry skin and can’t tolerate most conventional exfoliants like scrubs or acid toners or serums. This is one cleanser I can’t be without, over the years I’ve gone through bottle after bottle, it’s consistently remained a top favourite of mine.
LIVING LIBATIONS Best Skin Ever – This is a really nice range of cleansing oils. Great for normal, oily or combination skin because they aren’t too heavy or rich. Seabuckthorn Best Skin Ever is great for all skin types, Rose Best Skin Ever is particularly good for sensitive, mature or redness-prone skin, and Frankincense Best Skin Ever helps even out skin tone, fades acne marks, and dark spots. Sandalwood Best Skin Ever is the lightest oil in the range and best suited for oily or acne prone skin.
MARA Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil – This is hands down the best cleanser for dry or sensitive skin, and removing makeup. It’s suitable for all skin types, but especially good for skin that needs extra nourishment and moisture. It’s a moisturizing oil cleanser that can be rinsed off with water, or removed with a wash cloth. It’s gentle, barely has a scent, it doesn’t strip or dry out skin. It feels silky soft, luxurious and nourishing as it cleanses and removes makeup.
AGENT NATEUR Holi (Cleanse) Cleansing Face Oil Makeup Remover – If you are doing Dry Oil Cleansing, I love this oil! This is a rich, moisturizing, soothing oil and not only is it perfect for dry oil cleansing, it comes with a cotton cloth that has the perfect weight, texture and absorbency for this cleansing method.
Smooth Raw Honey – I’m a big fan of using smooth raw honey as a cleanser, especially for younger skin that is acne-prone (great if your in your 20s or early thirties, or if you have oily or combination skin). Best to use a local organic smooth honey or a Manuka honey. Activist makes a Manuka Honey packaged in a tube that makes using honey as cleanser much easier (it’s cleaner, no stickiness in your bathroom and great for travel).
LEAHLANI Kalima Coconut Cream Cleansing Powder – Looking for a polishing everyday cleanser that not only keeps skin smooth and glowing, but also targets acne marks, hyperpigmentation, dullness, or bumpy skin texture? This is a must try. It even helps fade stubborn melasma. It’s such a unique cleanser, it exfoliates and resurfaces the skin, and is extremely soothing and nourishing. It evens out skin tone, reduces redness, cleans out clogged pores and blackheads, and makes your skin silky soft. I like using it as a second cleanse at night (after cleansing with an oil cleanser). I leave it on for a couple of minutes for a deeper cleanse, and rinse off with cool water. It’s gentle enough to use twice a day, and never dries out skin. It’s superb. If you have dry skin, try activating it with Leahlani Pamplemousse Tropical Enzyme Cleansing Oil instead of water, it’ll make it extra moisturizing.
LIVING LIBATIONS Neroli Glow Polishing Creme Cleanser – This is a beautiful combination of a moisturizing cleansing milk and micro-exfoliant scrub. It polishes, brightens and revitalizes skin. I highly recommend it for dry, dehydrated, dull, tired or maturing skin. It sloughs away buildup and flakes, revealing soft, supple and rejuvenated skin.
LEAHLANI Honey Love Microdermabrasion Exfoliator – This exfoliating scrub delivers outstanding results. It takes soft smooth skin to the next level. I highly recommend it for resurfacing skin, fading acne marks and scars, and smoothing congested skin texture. For best results, leave it on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing, and always stir the jar before using (the exfoliating grains tend to collect at the bottom of the jar). Great for congested, textured, acne prone, oily, combination or normal skin types (if you have sensitive skin, this is too aggressive of a scrub – better to use Leahlani Kalima Cleansing Powder instead).
F. MILLER Toning Mist – Hands down, this is the best hydrating toner I’ve ever used. In fact, I would go as far to say it’s better than most hydrating serums! If you have dehydrated, dry or maturing skin, or just looking for a lasting dewy glow, I highly recommend it.
AGENT NATEUR Holi (Water) Pearl And Rose Hyaluronic Essence – A great toning essence to prep skin for your skin care routine. It helps products absorb better, plumps and smooths the appearance of pores and texture, and overall gives skin a nice boost of moisture.
ANNMARIE SKIN CARE Rosemary Toning Mist – If you have acne or congested skin, I highly recommend this clarifying toning mist. It won’t dry out your skin, but it will soothe and balance your complexion while purifying pores. Great for the face, but also chest or back too if you get breakouts in these areas. Use it on it’s own or with Annmarie Herbal Facial Oil For Oily Skin (which is a great clarifying oil to moisturize and decongest acne prone skin).
The following product combinations work amazing for stubborn melasma. When using any of these combinations, I strongly recommend that the rest of your skincare routine be as plain and minimal as possible, so nothing interferes with the efficacy of the products.
LEAHLANI Siren Brightening Serum mixed with Bless Beauty Balm – Something about combining Leahlani serums with Bless Beauty Balm amplify the results. In this case, Siren Brightening Serum mixed with Bless Beauty Balm brightens skin, evens out skin tone, and fades melasma. If you have stubborn dermal melasma, especially large dark patches, this is worth a try. I recommend mixing a small amount of Bless Beauty Balm with 1/2 – 1 pump Siren Serum and apply to clean skin. Start with once a day (can eventually move up to twice daily). This should be used in place of serum and moisturizer.
LIVING LIBATIONS Frankincense Best Skin Ever (use as an oil cleanser), followed by applying Rose Renewal + Frankincense Firming Fluid – This Living Libations combo soothes and fades melasma, while also clarifying and hydrating skin. I believe the frankincense and rose otto in these two products are the key ingredients targeting the hyperpigmentation and inflammation, resulting in a clear, even skin tone. Both of these products are lightweight, skin smoothing, and suitable for all skin types. Unless you have very oily skin, you’ll probably need a moisturizer on top. I recommend something very plain, and free of essential oils like Maya Chia The Advanced Response Complex For Face & Neck, Jao Brand Face Creme Sensitive Skin, or a few drops of Jojoba Oil. During the day you can use a fragrance-free moisturizing sunscreen on top (I recommend Suntegrity 5in1 Tinted Sunscreen Moisturizer).
MARA Sea Vitamin C Serum – This is the best Vitamin C serum I’ve used. It potent, stable, and very gentle. It brightens skin and evens skin tone as it fades stubborn hyperpigementaion, darks spots, suns spots, freckles, and acne marks and scars. If you find most vitamin C serums too drying or irritating, I strongly recommend this. It’s ultra lightweight, oil-based serum that softens skin as it delivers an instant glow.
LIVING LIBATIONS DewDab – This is a pure essential oil blend formulated to fade spots and imperfections. It’s especially great for fading hyperpigmentation, sun spots, age spots, and old acne marks. You would used this as a spot treatment just on your spots, not all over your face. If using a pure essential oil blend is too strong for your skin, the DewDab Ozonated Beauty Balm is made of the same essential oil blend but mixed with anti-inflammatory ozone, which also targets redness and inflammation and supports skin healing.
LEAHLANI Aqua A Retinoid Renewing Serum – This retinoid serum is one of my top favorite anti-aging serums, and it’s extremely effective fading stubborn dark spots, sun spots and age spots. If vitamin C serums do nothing for your dark spots, try this.
LOA SKIN Botanical Beauty Elixir – This is the best moisturizing treatment serum I’ve found for problem skin prone to acne, eczema, rosacea, inflammation or sensitivity. It’s a moisturizing oil blend infused with calming botanicals that soothe irritation, balancing sebum production, and promoting a healthy skin barrier. It delivers the perfect amount of moisture without clogging pores, never heavy or greasy.
ANNMARIE SKIN CARE Herbal Facial Oil for Oily Skin – This is an ultra lightweight potent face oil that clarifies clogged pores, soothes irritation, and brings calm and balance to broken out skin. Don’t be scared it’s an oil, it’s so lightweight and actually helps balance sebum production. The neem and herbs in the oil work deeply to clarify congested skin and keep it clear. I highly recommend it for acne prone skin, and not only for the face, but chest and back acne too.
LEAHLANI Siren Brightening Serum – Vitamin C is an ingredient usually associated with brightening skin, but it also helps speed up healing of pimples and acne. Plus, vitamin C helps fade acne marks and scars. This serum in particular from Leahlani is very compatible with acne prone skin. It’s made with oils that don’t clog pores, it’s lightweight and supports skin repair as it balances skin. This is a great moisturizing serum if you are looking for a product that targets existing pimples and helps fade old marks and scars.
ANNMARIE SKIN CARE Resurfacing Facial Exfoliant – This is a fantastic lactic acid exfoliating treatment that hydrates skin as it clarifies and resurfaces. Great for smoothing texture and fines line, and keeping skin clear and glowing. A definite pick me up for skin that tends to be dull, or prone to congestion, enlarged pores, and lines.
LOA SKIN Botanical Beauty Elixir – This serum is made for problem skin prone to acne, eczema, rosacea, and inflammatory skin issues. If you are looking for something to calm your skin down and get it balanced, clear and healthy again, this is it. This is always the product I reach for when my skin feels irritated, achy, off balance or sensitive. I’ve even been using it to treat a chronic rash I have on my chest and it’s the only product that has ever worked.
LEAHLANI Happy Hour Balancing Serum (formerly called Champagne Serum) – This oil-based serum is a dream. It’s so moisturizing and calming for the skin. Great for red, irritated, dry or sensitive skin. The base is grapeseed oil which also makes it compatible with acne prone skin that needs extra care and nourishment.
LIVING LIBATIONS Rose Glow Serum – This is a soothing and skin softening serum. Lightweight, fast absorbing and really helps to reduce redness, sensitivity and even out blotchy skin tone. For dry skin, I recommend using a few drops of Rose Glow Serum on clean skin, followed by Rose Glow Creme for extra hydration, nourishment and to seal in moisture. Beautiful combo for sensitive, dry, or maturing skin.
LIVING LIBATIONS BeDew Dab Ozonated Beauty Balm – A cooling and calming ozonated balm that is extremely soothing and replenishing for skin prone to redness, irritation and sensitivity. Can be used a spot treatment on areas that need calming, or on your entire face in place of serum or moisturizer. Out of all Living Libations Ozonated Beauty Balms, this one is my favorite. I find it most gentle and soothing for sensitized, parched or inflamed skin.
LIVING LIBATIONS Rose Renewal + Frankincense Firming Fluid – This is one of my top favorite Living Libations products. It’s a hydrating firming serum that works to plump and smooth your skin. It’s lightweight, soothing, and makes your skin velvety soft. For oily skin types and humid weather it can be used on its own as a lightweight hydrating lotion, and for dry skin types best to layer it underneath your favorite moisturizer or facial oil for a hydration boost.
ANNMARIE SKIN CARE Citrus Stem Cell Serum (formerly called Repair Serum) – If your skin is looking aged and lined, or you have a lot of sun damage that has left your skin patchy, dehydrated, and with dark spots and texture – I highly recommend this treatment serum. It truly rejuvenates skin and gives it a strong dose of hydration bringing dull aged skin back to life. Use nightly as an overnight refining treatment, and overtime your skin will become increasingly smooth, even, plumped, and so soft you can’t stop touching it.
MARA Algae Retinol Face Oil – Potent and moisturizing, this retinol oil delivers results. If you are looking for an anti-aging product to firm skin, smooth lines and wrinkles, diminish texture and the appearance of enlarged pores, and keep your skin youthful and clear – this is it. I will warn you, it’s strong! Best to gradually ease into using it (I recommend starting with using it 2 nights a week for one month, then 3 nights a week the second month, and work up to using it every night or every other night). Over time it will make your skin smooth, glowing, plumped, firmer, and fresh looking. If you are going to invest in one product to reduce the signs of aging, I recommend this.
LEAHLANI Aqua A Retinoid Renewing Serum – Need a gentle retinoid that still delivers results? Aqua A is it. This won’t cause any redness, irritation or dryness, and leaves skin smooth, plumped, and rejuvenated. I recommend starting with using it 2-3 times a week, and gradually work up to using it nightly. Great for smoothing fines lines and wrinkles, firming skin, fading stubborn sun spots and age spots, and keeping skin clear and radiant.
LUNA NECTAR Futurize Retinol Alternative Boosting Serum – If your skin doesn’t tolerate retinol or retinoids, try a retinol alternative. Luna Nectar Futurize delivers results without the irritation. It smooths and rejuvenates skin, brightens, diminishes the appearance of redness and helps even out skin tone. It has a beautiful silky texture (great for priming and smoothing skin before makeup) and can be used day and/or night.
LOA SKIN Botanical Beauty Elixir – I just love this face oil. I’ve gone through bottle after bottle. It’s soothing, replenishing, and not too heavy or too light. It also keeps skin incredibly clear and balanced, while at same time keeping your complexion nourished and soft. Great for all skin types, especially sensitive skin, or if you use a lot of strong actives like retinol, this would complement your skin care routine perfectly.
ANNMARIE SKIN CARE Herbal Facial Oil for Normal/Combination Skin – Annmarie Skin Care Herbal Facial Oils are truly moisturizing. They have one for every skin type, they all deliver lasting moisture keeping skin soft and smooth. My personal favorite is the one for Normal/Combination Skin. It’s lightweight yet rich and moisturizing, making your skin plumped, nourished and smooth.
LIVING LIBATIONS Rose Glow Creme – This is a calming and very hydrating moisturizing cream that works beautifully sealing in moisture. A little goes a long way. It’s very soothing and gives skin a radiant dewy finish. Great for most skin types, especially sensitive, mature skin, or skin prone to redness. At night I like to use the Rose Glow Serum under the Rose Glow Creme for an extra nourishing overnight treatment.
JAO BRAND Face Creme – This is an excellent moisturizer for replenishing skin and building a strong skin barrier. Rich in ceramides, non-greasy, and delivers deep moisture yet feels very light on the skin. It’s suitable for all skin types. I personally like the Jao Brand Face Creme Sensitive Skin which is same formula but without essential oils.
LIVING LIBATIONS All Seeing Eye Creme – If you have lines and wrinkles around your eyes and deep crow’s feet, you’ll like this. It’s a soothing and moisturizing eye cream that treats dryness and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. I like to keep this eye cream in the fridge, so it’s nice and cool upon application. If you have puffiness around your eyes, you can pair it with Open Sky Eye Serum which helps reduce swelling and water retention around the eyes, and calms irritation (I suffer seasonal allergies and this serum really soothes my eyes). The Open Sky Eye Serum is oil-based, but extremely lightweight and fast absorbing, it can be used day and night.
INDIE LEE Restorative Eye Cream – Looking for an eye cream that softens and smooths lines and texture, while also working well under makeup? This eye cream is lightweight, nourishing and absorbs quickly without any oily residues. I am prone to milia under and around my eyes, and this eye cream never causes any issue or sensitivity.
ANNMARIE SKIN CARE Anti-Aging Eye Cream – If you have dry skin, this eye cream is a dream. Rich and deeply moisturizing, this keeps skin smooth, hydrated and supple. Great for dry or maturing skin types, plus dry or harsh climates.
LIVING LIBATIONS Royal Rose Honey Mask – This is a deep cleansing, textured honey clay mask that exfoliates and brightens. I recommend this if you are prone to getting clogged pores, blackheads, texture, or dull skin. It’s an instant skin brightener; polishing off surface buildup, revealing silky smooth, clear skin.
ANNMARIE Coconut Honey Mask – This is the most nourishing and restorative mask, a must-have for anyone with dry skin. It instantly replenishes thirsty skin, making it soft, dewy, and supple. If you travel frequently on planes, I recommend this using this before and/or after your flight. And for next level replenishing results – try double masking with Annmarie Illuminating Pearl Mask (leave on for 30-60 minutes and rinse), followed by Annmarie Coconut Honey Mask (leave on for 20-30 minutes, and rinse).
GROVIA Cloth Wipes – Designed for babies, these are the softest reusable washcloths with the perfect amount of texture to cleanse skin thoroughly without being harsh or abrasive. Great for the oil cleansing and removing foundation and makeup.
MARA Sea Silk Lip Balm – If you have dry or chapped lips in need of serious replenishment, or looking for a lip balm that plumps as it hydrates; MARA Sea Silk Lip Balms are the absolute best.
TOK BEAUTY Lip Tonic – Not just a gorgeous lip gloss, but these lip tonics are so moisturizing. Super comfortable to wear, lightweight, non-sticky and they come in 4 shades that complement any skin tone beautifully. My personal favorite is shade Glow, it’s the most perfect golden nude tone with a hint of shimmer.
SUNTEGRITY 5 in 1 Tinted Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30 – This is the best all-natural mineral sunscreen I have found. It’s moisturizing (but not heavy or greasy), absorbs really well, non-comedogenic, and fully protects the skin. It comes in 4 shades, has light to medium coverage, no white cast, blends into the skin beautifully, and helps conceal blemishes, uneven skin tone, texture and pores. If you prefer a face sunscreen without a tint, Suntegrity has Natural Moisturizing Face Sunscreen & Primer SPF 30.
Hi, I’m Natasha St. Michael, Founder of Inspire Beauty. I’m also a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Natural Health Educator accredited by the Institute For Integrative Nutrition. I’m obsessed with skin care and self-care. I’m 47 years old, struggled with adult acne until I was 30, and now I’m all about preserving the youthfulness of my skin (and sharing all my tips and tricks). If you have a question about a product or need a recommendation, feel free to contact me anytime.
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