My Mom’s Favorite NON TOXIC Products!!
Growing up, my mom was the one who introduced me to the world of beauty. We’d go to Ulta just for fun, browse the aisles, and almost always leave with a new product to try. She loves skincare and makeup—and as I started switching to non-toxic living, she was right there with me, slowly making the swap too.
The most asked question I get lately? “What does your mom use?”
She has different skin than I do—more mature—so her favorites aren’t always the same as mine. But she’s found a full routine of clean products that work so well for her, and I wanted to finally share it all in one place!!
Cleansing + Exfoliating
RMS Cleansing Balm (code: KARLY-20) – This recently replaced her True Botanicals one and melts makeup so effortlessly.
RMS Gel Cleanser (code: KARLY-20) – She uses this as her second cleanse. Lightweight, fresh, and never drying.
Indie Lee Purifying Face Wash – A past fave she still raves about! Especially loved this one during winter.
OSEA Seaglow Scrub + Clearstem VITAMINscrub – These two are on rotation. Clearstem gently exfoliates.
Toner
Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner – She calls this her “skin refresh button.” Hydrating and calming—she uses it morning and night.
Moisturizers & Serums
Maya Chia Moisturizer – Her holy grail for deep hydration. Rich, but not greasy.
OSEA Dream Cream – This one’s her go-to when her skin feels dry or tired.
Maya Chia Vitamin C + A Serum – A splurge she’s repurchased multiple times.
Primally Pure Plumping Serum – Her and I talk about this serum all the time! We both LOVE it!
Honest Aging Serum – Lightweight and clean—great option if you're newer to serums.
Ogee Vitamin C Serum – Targets dark spots and visibly evens out your complexion while boosting radiance for brighter
Eye Products
Maya Chia Eye Roller – Cooling, depuffing, and one she never forgets to use.
Cocokind Eye Cream – A more budget-friendly fave she uses in the morning.
OSEA Eye Roller – For days she wants a little extra lift—it feels so good chilled.
SPF + Lips
Le Prunier SPF – A top-tier mineral sunscreen. Layers perfectly under makeup. She always puts this before going to play tennis!
DIME Tinted SPF – If she wants coverage + sun protection in one, this is the one.
OSEA Hyaluronic Lip Balm – She keeps this one in her purse. So hydrating and never sticky.
RMS Lip Products – Nourishing formulas made with clean, skin-loving ingredients
Bodycare
OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil + Body Butter – Her favorite duo
OSEA or Aleavia Body Wash – Depends on the day. She loves Aleavia for its microbiome benefits and OSEA for its fresh scent.
Just Ingredients Deodorant – We’ve both tried tons of clean deodorants—and this is one she stuck with.
Hair
Still testing and rotating between these:
Rahua Moisturizing – Super hydrating and color-safe.
Act+Acre – Thick + full hair system
Innersense – Another one she loves
Makeup
RMS Radiance Serum (code: KARLY-20) – Her exact shades: medium year-round, dark in the summer. Glowy and buildable. This has replaced her foundation!
RMS Blush (code: KARLY-20) – Blends so easily!
Honest 2-in-1 or Ogee Mascara – She’s picky about mascara and these pass the test. No smudging or flaking.
Jane Iredale Eyeshadow – Loves the neutral palettes.
Toothpaste Rotation
She likes to mix it up between these clean options:
Water Filtration
AquaTru Under-Sink (outdoor kitchen) – Installed this one when they renovated their patio space.
Jolie Shower Filter – A must for protecting hair + skin from harsh water. She says her hair feels noticeably softer.
Household Products
Branch Basics + Truly Free (Cleaning) – Only has NON TOXIC cleanings supplies now. Loves these! Easy to refill and they work.
Truly Free or Blueland (Dishwasher) – She says dishes come out clean with no weird film.
Branch Basics Powder or Truly Free (Laundry) – Swapped this after learning what’s in conventional detergents and will never go back now!
Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap (Multi-use) – Forever favorite. She uses this to clean everything from sinks to makeup brushes.
Supplements
Colostrum: ARMRA (unflavored) – she’s seen stronger nails!
Electrolytes: FlavCity Lemon Lime
Probiotic: Just Ingredients
Magnesium: Pure Encapsulations
Vitamins: Metagenics Vitamin D, C, Omega-3
Quick Q&A:
Which product made the biggest difference in your routine?
Maya Chia serums. She says they transformed her skin’s texture, glow, and hydration.
What non-toxic brands do you trust and keep going back to?
Maya Chia and OSEA. These are her forever favorites—every product feels like a treat and actually works.
What’s one product you’ll never go back to using?
Tide laundry detergent. Once she learned what was really in it, she tossed it for good.
What advice would you give someone switching to non-toxic beauty later in life?
“As you run out of what you have, replace it with a clean product. You don’t have to change everything overnight—just make one better choice at a time.”
Non-Toxic Beauty Resources
If you're just beginning your clean beauty journey or looking to expand your collection of non-toxic staples, I’ve got you covered! Here are a few helpful places to find the products I use and love:
My Amazon Storefront: A curated list of clean skincare, beauty, and home favorites. Everything is categorized so you can find what you need quickly! Shop here.
🛍️ My LTK Page: I link all of my go-to clean beauty finds, makeup looks, and affordable outfit inspo. Browse my LTK here.
🎥 YouTube Channel: Want to see how I use these products in real life? I post weekly videos with routines, hauls, and honest reviews. Watch and subscribe here!
