Best Beauty & Personal Care of 2024
The 10 highest-scoring beauty & personal care we tracked through 2024 — ranked on certifications, sourcing transparency, ingredient safety, and long-term value.
TL;DR
Beauty & Personal Care of 2024: Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Hemp Pure-Castile Liquid Soap by Dr. Bronner's takes the top spot (98/100 ethics). Runners-up: Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Lavender), Bar Soap - Peppermint, Ethique Pinkalicious Shampoo Bar.
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ExcellentFair TradeB CorpUSDA OrganicLeaping Bunny+1 more4.8 (12,500)The gold standard of ethical soaps, this concentrated formula uses organic oils and fair-trade ingredients in 100% post-consumer recycled packaging.
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ExcellentFair TradeUSDA OrganicLeaping BunnyVegan+1 more4.8 (8,900)An ultra-concentrated, biodegradable liquid soap that can be used for everything from body wash to laundry, made with organic oils and fair trade ingredients.
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ExcellentB CorpFair TradeUSDA OrganicLeaping Bunny+1 more4.8 (14,500)A legendary all-natural bar soap made with organic oils and fair trade ingredients, offering a refreshing tingle and biodegradable formula.
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ExcellentB CorpCruelty-FreeVeganFair Trade4.5 (5,200)A plastic-free, pH-balanced solid shampoo bar designed for normal hair, equivalent to three bottles of liquid shampoo.
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ExcellentB CorpVeganCruelty-FreeFair Trade4.5 (14,200)A plastic-free, highly concentrated shampoo bar that replaces three bottles of liquid shampoo while utilizing fair-trade ingredients.
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ExcellentUSDA OrganicFair TradeLeaping BunnyB Corp Certified+1 more4.8 (14,200)The Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 Hemp Peppermint Pure-Castile Liquid Soap is a concentrated multi-use cleanser best for eco-conscious families needing a single solution for body care and household cleaning. As the best ethical body wash for camping and travel, it features biodegradable ingredients and fair-trade sourcing that outperforms most category peers on environmental impact and social responsibility.
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ExcellentB CorpFair TradeLeaping BunnyUSDA Organic+1 more4.8 (12,500)An industry benchmark for ethical manufacturing, this concentrated multi-use soap utilizes organic fair-trade oils and 100% post-consumer recycled packaging.
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ExcellentB CorpFair TradeCruelty-Free4.7 (850)A rich, ultra-hydrating body cream powered by unrefined shea butter and neem, produced through a fair-trade cooperative in West Africa.
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ExcellentFair TradeCruelty-FreeEWG VerifiedFor Life Certified4.8 (9,800)An ultra-hydrating, non-greasy body lotion formulated with ethically sourced shea butter and antioxidant-rich coconut oil to deeply nourish skin.
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ExcellentUSDA OrganicLeaping BunnyB CorpNon-GMO4.5 (3,200)A high-performance mineral sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection using non-nano zinc oxide, certified organic ingredients, and reef-friendly practices.