Clean + Conscious Awards Winners: The Best Serums, Swimmers and Snacks For A Green Glow Up
- Words by Peppermint
If you’re in the market for zero-waste skincare, tried-and-trusted period products, disposable nappies, ethically produced chocolate – ALL of the things – then might we suggest a quick perusal of the just-announced winners of the Clean + Conscious Awards 2024.
Vetted by an expert panel (which includes none other than Peppermint publisher and all-round lovely human Kelley Sheenan), you can trust that the winning product in each one of the 114 categories is the very best of its kind. Not only has it been put through its paces to see if it does what it says on the tin, the company’s production methods and sustainability practices have also been assessed and approved. All of which makes the business of being a conscious consumer just a little less taxing.
And so, without further ado, we present to you just some of the 114 Gold award winners with podium-worthy products that will have your skin glowing, your home sparkling and your snack shelf stocked to perfection…
TOP IMAGE: LIVING KOKO
BEAUTY
Best Face Cleanser for Oily Skin: Biode Australia Melting Jelly Cleanser
Best Eye Cream / Serum + Editor’s Choice: Synthesis Organics Follow the Light Eye Cream
Best Night Serum: Skin Juice Midnight Melt Sleep Serum
MAKE-UP
Best Foundation/Corrector: Ere Perez Lychee Crème Corrector
Best Eyes/Brows: Kylie’s Professional Mineral Goddess Pressed Eyeshadow Palette – The Goddess Collection
Best Lipstick/Lipgloss + Editor’s Choice: Kylie’s Professional Mineral Goddess Lipstick
HAIRCARE
Best Natural Shampoo + Editor’s Choice: Woohoo Respect My Roots’ Natural Shampoo
Best Natural Conditioner: Sans [Ceuticals] Nourishing Hair Hydratant Ultra+
Best Product for Dry/Curly Hair: Crown Curly Hair Cleanser
BODY
Best Body Moisturiser: Weleda Regenerating Body Butter in Pomegranate
Best Natural Deodorant: Papermoon Aloe & Agave Clean Deodorant
Best Gradual Tan + Editor’s Choice: Three Warriors Natural Gradual Tan
HOME
Best Ethical Bedding: Teddii pillowcase
Best Natural Cleaning Product: Resparkle Organic Disinfectant Cleaning Kit
Best Household Living: Loom Towels 100% Organic Cotton Bath Towel
FOOD + NUTRITION
Best Chocolate + Editor’s Choice: Living KoKo KoKo Duo Dark Chocolate
Best Chai + Editor’s Choice: Mayde Tea Chai Latte Powder
Best Drinking Chocolate/Cacao: Sacred Earth Medicine Ceremonial Cacao
FASHION + FITNESS
Best Sustainable Swimwear + Editor’s Choice: Milpali Rainbow Serpent Crop Top Rashguard
Best Sustainable Womenswear: Magpie Goose Everyday Top
Best Yoga Mat/Accessories + Editor’s Choice: Yogi Peace Club 1mm Travel Eco Yoga Mat in Nomad Carob
Peppermint is proud to be the Media Partner for the Clean + Conscious Awards 2024. To read about all the winners and finalists, head on over to the Clean + Conscious website.
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