The 2022 Clean Beauty Awards judging period has come to an end and celebrations are underway. 24 products have been chosen as the best in their categories. These products demonstrate ultimate performance and prove that harm-free, natural ingredients can deliver incredible results. After a thorough judging period, the esteemed influencers, clean beauty advocates, brand representatives and the Certclean team are ready to close the 2022 Awards season with a ceremony, publicly announcing the winners and finalists. This is the list of the 2022 First Place winners in each of the 24 Clean Beauty Categories:
Makeup
Eye Colour
First Place: ART Shadow by MisMacK Clean Cosmetics
Ignite your creativity with 17 shades of pro pigment ART Shadows. These shades can be used on your eyes, cheeks, brows, or anywhere your heart desires. The pro-sized custom square compacts are designed to fit perfectly in your magnetic ART Palette. They can also be used on lips for a non-toxic, mask-proof lip stain.
Eyeliner
First Place: Eyeliner in Dark Brown by Megan Potter
Megan Potter's highly pigmented eyeliner glides on smoothly without pulling or tugging. This eyeliner delivers lasting colour, is easy to blend and offers an antioxidant-rich and nourishing formula that is deeply good for the skin. It is the perfect companion to brown or black mascara and is suitable for sensitive eyes.
Lipstick
First Place: Lipstick Crayon in French Kiss by Megan Potter
This certified organic and vegan lipstick is made using antioxidant-rich, nourishing and hydrating ingredients that offer lasting colour. A buttery soft lipstick with a matte satin finish in an easy-to-use crayon. Kind to your skin and the environment with all packaging made from renewable sources.
Mascara
First Place: Pecan Lash Serum by Nuez Acres
This hydrating beauty serum helps you grow thicker brows and longer lashes. Swipe this conditioning oil onto your lashes and brows at night to generate new growth and strengthen every hair. Pecan oil and Argan oil deliver lightweight, nourishing hydration that absorbs quickly and works instantly.
HairCare
Beard Care
First Place: Pecan Beard Hydrating Oil by Nuez Acres
Organic pecan oil is the main ingredient in this hydrating beard serum and is one of the best-kept beauty secrets. Jojoba oil has been added to condition the hair follicles and promotes new growth for a thicker, fuller beard. Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory this product controls acne for softer, smoother skin.
Hair Wash
First Place: Detoxifying & Deodorizing Shampoo by Sootsoap Supply Co. Ltd.
SOOTSOAP Deep Cleaning Shampoo harnesses the power of Japanese binchotan white charcoal to draw out harmful impurities from the hair and scalp. It deep cleans and removes unwanted odours, naturally. It is uniquely black in colour but lathers white, with a subtle scent of fresh aloe and citrus spice.
Hair Treatment
First Place: Weightless Leave-In Conditioner by Lovesong Beauty
Nurture and invigorate your hair with Weightless Leave-In Conditioner. Composed of natural ingredients that soften, detangle, control frizz, and protect hair from heat damage. It is free of sulphates, petroleum, phthalates, and synthetic fragrance and is 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
Body Products
Perfume
First Place: Oud Révélé by Annmarie Skin Care
This all-natural perfume is carried by the rich and wooded essence of sustainably-harvested oud. Essential oils of sandalwood and vetiver bring balance and warmth, while varietals of rose and jasmine uplift the senses with sweet florals. Luxurious and long-lasting, it evokes nature at her most pristine.
Nail Care
First Place: Lavender Botanical Nail Pen by Greenmade goods
This tried-and-true recipe works and is expertly blended to leave your nails feeling nourished and smelling amazing. Apply throughout the day, or leave by the sink to use after washing hands.
Sun Care
First Place: Sunday Body Glow Oil by MisMacK Clean Cosmetics
Glow Oil is a nourishing, plant-based oil that allows you to soak up the sun while leaving you naturally nourished and feeling united with the sun's radiance and glow.
Odour Care
First Place: Deo Duos Mystic River + Clean Bliss Prebiotic by Rustic MAKA
BiodomePro Prebiotic deodorant formula focuses on cultivating good underarm bacteria. The proprietary blend of baobab and chicory root create a nourishing environment to battle the body odour, and good bacteria can thrive without interrupting the skin's acid mantle. Each deodorant is also formulated with natural butters and oils, fortifying minerals, and nutrient-rich botanical extracts that nourish and balance the underarm skin.
Hand Sanitizer
First Place: Purifier PLUS by My Alchemy Skin Care
My Alchemy Skin Care's conditioning hand sanitizer is made with 65% Organic Grape Alcohol and Essential Oils with powerful benefits to purify, nourish and give skin an intense moisture boost. This plant-based product offers a quick-absorbing lotion that is conveniently portable and helps to protect against germs, dryness and chapping. The aromatherapy benefit of Purifier PLUS helps bring peace and calm to your day while keeping your hands clean and silky smooth.
Body Scrub
First Place: Blushing Mineral Body Scrub by The Potion Masters
Blushing Mineral Body Scrub treats your skin to pure luxury using Himalayan Pink Salt, Pumpkin Seed Butter, Kaolin Clay and the world's finest rare essential oils. The scent of Blushing Body Scrub is a fresh Bergamot blended with sultry spiced floral with a hint of softwoods. The intoxicating scent lingers on the skin, and the glow lasts all day.
Body Wash
First Place: Sweet Pea Body Wash by Carina Organics
The Sweet Pea Body Wash is a CertClean certified toxin free; daily moisturizing body wash formulated with certified organic plant, vegetable, flower, and tree extracts. It is a soft wash product that gently removes dirt and replenishes essential nutrients in the skin.
Body Care
First Place: Nourish | Lotion by Element Apothecary
An ultra-hydrating daily moisturizer formulated with broad-spectrum hemp phytocannabinoids (CBD + CBG), soothing botanicals, and beneficial oils for all skin types. It is a lightweight, luxurious body lotion formulated to absorb efficiently and restore balance to your skin.
Face Care
Lip Care
First Place: Lip Balm by CoCaBee
CoCaBee ultra-hydrating lip balm is encased in an eco-friendly bamboo case. It is moisturizing, soothing and certified cruelty free.
Eye Care
First Place: Anti-Age Eye & Lip Contour by YOUTH
The Anti-Age Eye & Lip Contour is a fresh and delicate emulsion enriched with antioxidant and moisturizing active ingredients. It is a targeted anti-wrinkle agent and works to protect the most delicate parts of your face from environmental damage and visibly improves skin texture.
Toner/Mist
First Place: GLOW. Brightening Facial Toner with Bioflavonoids by Elva's All Naturals
GLOW Brightening Toner with Bioflavonoids by Elva's All Naturals is designed to be used in three great ways: as a toner, makeup setting spray and 'on-the-go skin refresher.’ This product helps to tighten the appearance of pores and fight blemishes and daily oxidative stress. The powerful natural ingredients of Frankincense, Tea Tree, Lemongrass and Geranium encourage skin healing, tone brightening and deep cell regeneration. Alcohol-free and safe for all skin types.
Face Mask
First Place: Firming Redensifying Mask – Ultimate Anti-aging Rêvolution by Zorah biocosmétiques
The ultimate anti-aging Revolution mask, this product is made with pure silver tones. It plumps and thoroughly hydrates mature skin. Silver has been used for thousands of years in medicine for its healing, purifying, soothing and anti-aging properties. Argan leaf extract is featured to hydrate and combat free radicals and oxidants, and red sage to soothe the skin and reduce inflammation and redness.
Face Scrub
First Place: Frolic Skin Polish by The Potion Masters
Frolic Skin Polish uses ultra-finely ground rice and fruit enzymes to gently buff away dull, flaky skin revealing a dewy glow. A balanced exfoliating formula perfect for all skin types. Frolic can be used on its own as a daily cleanser, a second cleanse, or an occasional exfoliating treatment. The texture is a soft, mousse-like cream that rinses easily while leaving your skin feeling dewy.
Face Wash
First Place: Tri-Balm by Frances Prescott
Tri-Balm by Frances Prescott is an oil-based cleanser containing a blend of botanical oils formulated to melt away impurities and remove makeup. It is hydrating and nourishing to the skin, improving texture and tone.
Non-irritating Pumpkin Enzyme gently removes dead skin cells while promoting cell renewal. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and C refine and brighten while zinc helps to heal and maintain skin health.
Face Cream
First Place: Tigoderm skin system care day & night by Tigoderm
Tigoderm skincare day & night is clean and organic care with the active antioxidants of green tea and the powerful benefit of a probiotic. The day cream protects against environmental influences such as UV rays but also against free radicals and supports the skin's natural detoxification function. The probiotic-based night cream balances the pH by providing the skin with healthy bacteria ready to fight the bad ones. The result: the natural skin flora is rebalanced overnight.
Face Oil
First Place: Bloom Smoothing Balm by The Potion Masters
The lushest ingredients from nature and science fill the Bloom Soothing Balm with nutrition and nourishment. The product has been made with the most exotic floral extracts from across the globe, Hibiscus, Butterfly Pea Flower, Damask Rose, Blue Tansy, and Chamomile, to reduce the appearance of redness and smooth the skin's surface. It is the ultimate rich cream, lip conditioner, eye balm, massage balm and sleeping mask for the driest skin.
Face Serum
First Place: CannaComplex® Multi-Active Serum by Vela Days
Vela Days Active Compound Canna Complex Multi-Active Serum is an all-in-one, multi-use daily serum. It brightens, tightens, hydrates, renews, balances, and defends with one all-encompassing serum. Encapsulated retinol helps to stimulate cellular turnover, while four weights of Hyaluronic Acid intensely hydrate and plump the skin. Niacinamide and active Plant Growth Factors help to boost collagen, reduce the appearance of large pores and diminish pigmentation.
If you are searching for effective, tried and tested clean beauty, these 24 brands are a must-try. Each with its proprietary, toxin-free blend, the first-place winners for each Clean Beauty Awards are exceptional products in their own right. Learn more about the best of the best of Clean Beauty as we continue to celebrate the finalists and winners on our blog, social channels and at the 2022 Clean Beauty Awards Ceremony.