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Year-end ranking · 2025

Best Beauty & Personal Care of 2025

The 10 highest-scoring beauty & personal care we tracked through 2025 — ranked on certifications, sourcing transparency, ingredient safety, and long-term value.

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Beauty & Personal Care of 2025: 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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    Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Hemp Pure-Castile Liquid Soap
    Fair TradeB CorpUSDA OrganicLeaping Bunny+1 more
    4.8 (12,500)

    The gold standard of ethical soaps, this concentrated formula uses organic oils and fair-trade ingredients in 100% post-consumer recycled packaging.

  2. 2
    Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Lavender)
    97Excellent
    Fair TradeUSDA OrganicLeaping BunnyVegan+1 more
    4.8 (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.

  3. 3
    Bar Soap - Peppermint

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    Bar Soap - Peppermint

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    97Excellent
    B CorpFair TradeUSDA OrganicLeaping Bunny+1 more
    4.8 (14,500)

    A legendary all-natural bar soap made with organic oils and fair trade ingredients, offering a refreshing tingle and biodegradable formula.

  4. 4
    Ethique Pinkalicious Shampoo Bar
    B CorpCruelty-FreeVeganFair Trade
    4.5 (5,200)

    A plastic-free, pH-balanced solid shampoo bar designed for normal hair, equivalent to three bottles of liquid shampoo.

  5. 5
    Ethique Eco-Friendly Solid Shampoo Bar
    B CorpVeganCruelty-FreeFair Trade
    4.5 (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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    Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 Hemp Peppermint Pure-Castile Liquid Soap
    USDA OrganicFair TradeLeaping BunnyB Corp Certified+1 more
    4.8 (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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    Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Hemp Peppermint Pure-Castile Liquid Soap
    B CorpFair TradeLeaping BunnyUSDA Organic+1 more
    4.8 (12,500)

    An industry benchmark for ethical manufacturing, this concentrated multi-use soap utilizes organic fair-trade oils and 100% post-consumer recycled packaging.

  8. 8
    Sea Salt Citrus Shea Butter Body Cream
    B CorpFair TradeCruelty-Free
    4.7 (850)

    A rich, ultra-hydrating body cream powered by unrefined shea butter and neem, produced through a fair-trade cooperative in West Africa.

  9. 9
    Everyday Shea Body Lotion - Lavender
    Fair TradeCruelty-FreeEWG VerifiedFor Life Certified
    4.8 (9,800)

    An ultra-hydrating, non-greasy body lotion formulated with ethically sourced shea butter and antioxidant-rich coconut oil to deeply nourish skin.

  10. 10
    SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Cream
    95Excellent
    USDA OrganicLeaping BunnyB CorpNon-GMO
    4.5 (3,200)

    A high-performance mineral sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection using non-nano zinc oxide, certified organic ingredients, and reef-friendly practices.

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