GITNUXREPORT 2026

Clean Beauty Industry Statistics

The clean beauty industry is rapidly growing globally due to rising consumer awareness and demand.

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, The Ordinary led with 15% market share in clean beauty serum sales on Sephora.

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Glossier's clean beauty revenue reached USD 300 million in 2023, up 25% YoY.

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Fenty Beauty's clean lines captured 12% of US inclusive clean makeup market.

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Youth to the People's superfood cleansers held 8.4% share in premium clean skincare.

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Drunk Elephant sales hit USD 200 million in 2023, 22% growth post-Shiseido acquisition.

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Biossance's squalane products led clean oils with 14% e-commerce share.

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Ilia Beauty's tinted moisturizers topped clean makeup at Sephora with 10.2% sales.

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Goop's clean beauty line grew 30% to USD 50 million in 2023 revenue.

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RMS Beauty held 7% share in organic clean foundations globally.

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Caudalie’s viniferine serum dominated clean anti-aging with 9.5% Europe share.

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Kosas clean lip oils saw 40% YoY growth, 6% category leader.

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Herbivore Botanicals' Lapis oil was top clean face oil, 11% sales share.

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Tower 28's SOS spray led clean sensitive skincare with 13% market.

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Clean brand acquisitions by L'Oréal reached 5 in 2023, boosting portfolio 18%.

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Merit Beauty's clean minimal makeup hit USD 45 million revenue in year 1.

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Osea Malibu's clean body oils grew 28%, 5.2% body care share.

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Kinship's clean self-care line captured 4.8% Gen Z market share.

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Westman Atelier held 7.5% luxury clean brush-on makeup segment.

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Clean brand Credo Beauty retail sales up 35% to USD 120 million in 2023.

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Summer Fridays' jet lag mask led clean masks with 9.8% online sales.

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100% PURE's fruit-pigmented makeup had 6.3% clean color cosmetics share.

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Live Tinted's Huestick was top multicultural clean blush, 8% share.

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clean brand e.l.f. Cosmetics clean dupes grew 50% to 15% mass share.

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Odacité's clean baume led facial oils with 5.7% premium share.

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78% of clean beauty brands achieved B Corp certification by 2023.

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67% of US women aged 18-34 prefer clean beauty products, with 45% willing to pay 20% premium.

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In 2023, 72% of global consumers checked ingredient labels for clean beauty claims before purchase.

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58% of Gen Z consumers in Europe cite 'free-from toxins' as the top reason for choosing clean beauty.

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US clean beauty purchase intent rose to 41% in 2023 from 32% in 2021 among millennials.

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64% of Chinese consumers prioritize EWG-verified clean beauty products, per 2023 survey.

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In 2023, 53% of parents bought clean beauty for children, up 15% from 2022.

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71% of Brazilian consumers associate clean beauty with sustainability, influencing 82% purchase decisions.

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Loyalty to clean beauty brands stands at 68% among US consumers who tried them in 2023.

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49% of men aged 25-44 in the UK purchased clean grooming products in 2023.

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76% of Indian consumers under 25 seek transparent sourcing in clean beauty.

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In Australia, 62% of consumers switched to clean beauty due to health concerns in 2023 survey.

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55% of French consumers boycott non-clean beauty brands, per 2023 poll.

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Global online reviews influence 69% of clean beauty purchases, with 4+ star ratings key.

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47% of South Korean consumers repurchase clean beauty monthly, highest in Asia.

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In 2023, 61% of US Boomers tried clean beauty, driven by dermatologist recommendations.

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73% of Middle Eastern consumers prefer halal-certified clean beauty products.

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Canada saw 59% of consumers prioritizing cruelty-free clean beauty in 2023.

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66% of global consumers aged 35-54 value clinical testing in clean beauty claims.

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52% of Spanish consumers increased clean beauty spending by 15%+ in 2023.

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In Italy, 68% of women cite social media influencers for clean beauty discovery.

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74% of Japanese consumers demand recyclable packaging in clean beauty.

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US Hispanic consumers show 63% preference for clean beauty over traditional.

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57% of German consumers read third-party certifications before buying clean beauty.

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In 2023, 70% of Thai consumers aged 18-24 tried K-beauty clean products.

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65% of UK men report higher satisfaction with clean grooming vs conventional.

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Global survey shows 60% of consumers willing to pay 25% more for truly clean beauty.

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81% of consumers avoid products with parabens, top clean beauty driver in 2023.

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Sulfate-free shampoos represent 42% of clean haircare ingredient formulations in 2023.

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75% of clean skincare launches in 2023 featured hyaluronic acid from natural sources.

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Plant-based oils like jojoba and argan oil appear in 68% of clean beauty serums globally.

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In 2023, 55% of clean foundations used mineral pigments over synthetic dyes.

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Niacinamide from biotech fermentation rose 30% in clean beauty formulations in 2023.

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92% of clean beauty brands eliminated phthalates by 2023, per industry audit.

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Aloe vera is the most used base in 49% of clean body lotions worldwide.

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Probiotics in clean skincare increased from 12% to 28% of launches 2020-2023.

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67% of clean fragrances use essential oils, avoiding synthetic musks entirely.

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Ceramides from plant sources featured in 54% of clean moisturizers in Europe 2023.

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48% of clean sunscreens use non-nano zinc oxide as primary UV filter.

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Bakuchiol, a retinol alternative, appeared in 35% of anti-aging clean serums in 2023.

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76% of clean hair dyes are henna-based or use direct dyes sans ammonia.

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Peptides from fermented rice used in 29% of Asian clean beauty masks.

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61% of clean lip products feature shea butter over petroleum derivatives.

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Squalane from olives replaced shark-derived in 88% of clean beauty oils by 2023.

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44% of clean exfoliants use enzymes from fruits instead of AHAs/BHAs.

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Astaxanthin from algae in 22% of clean antioxidant serums launched 2023.

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70% of clean deodorants use arrowroot powder or baking soda bases.

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Green tea polyphenols dominate 51% of clean acne treatments globally.

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39% of clean mascaras employ castor oil and beeswax blends.

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Pomegranate extract in 26% of clean haircare for scalp health in 2023.

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83% of clean nail polishes are 21-free, excluding toluene and formaldehyde.

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Centella asiatica (cica) in 47% of Korean clean soothing creams.

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56% of clean eye creams use caffeine from coffee beans for puffiness.

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The global clean beauty market was valued at USD 7.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2024 to 2030, reaching USD 22.5 billion by 2030.

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In 2023, North America held the largest share of the clean beauty market at 38.5%, driven by high consumer awareness and premium pricing.

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The Asia-Pacific clean beauty market is projected to register the fastest CAGR of 16.1% from 2024 to 2030 due to rising disposable incomes in China and India.

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Clean beauty sales in the US grew by 18.3% year-over-year in 2022, outpacing the overall beauty market growth of 5.2%.

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By 2027, the organic skincare segment within clean beauty is forecasted to account for 45.2% of the total market revenue.

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Europe’s clean beauty market expanded by 12.7% in 2023, fueled by stringent EU cosmetic regulations favoring natural ingredients.

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The clean beauty e-commerce segment grew at 22.4% CAGR from 2019-2023, representing 28% of total sales in 2023.

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In 2024, the clean makeup market is expected to reach USD 4.8 billion globally, with a projected CAGR of 13.8% through 2030.

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Latin America’s clean beauty market saw a 15.6% growth in 2023, led by Brazil’s demand for vegan products.

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The clean haircare segment is anticipated to grow from USD 2.1 billion in 2023 to USD 5.4 billion by 2030 at 14.5% CAGR.

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Clean beauty market penetration in the US reached 12.4% of total beauty sales in 2023, up from 8.7% in 2020.

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Global clean fragrance market valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2023, projected to hit USD 3.1 billion by 2029 at 17.2% CAGR.

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In 2023, premium clean beauty products (over $50) captured 56.3% market share by value in North America.

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The clean beauty market in China grew 28.4% in 2023, driven by Gen Z consumers on platforms like Tmall.

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US clean beauty retail sales hit USD 2.4 billion in 2023, with natural retail channels growing 21% YoY.

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The global clean beauty market is expected to surpass USD 10 billion by 2025, with skincare dominating at 52% share.

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Middle East clean beauty market projected to grow at 13.9% CAGR from 2024-2030, reaching USD 1.8 billion.

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In 2023, clean beauty represented 15.2% of total US prestige beauty sales.

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The clean beauty subscription box market grew 19.7% in 2023 to USD 450 million globally.

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India’s clean beauty market valued at USD 250 million in 2023, expected to reach USD 1.2 billion by 2030 at 25% CAGR.

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Clean beauty market in Australia grew 14.8% in 2023, with online sales comprising 35% of total.

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Global clean body care market to expand from USD 3.2 billion in 2024 to USD 8.7 billion by 2032 at 13.4% CAGR.

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In 2023, Sephora’s clean beauty sales grew 24% YoY, accounting for 25% of total beauty sales.

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The clean beauty market in South Korea reached USD 800 million in 2023, with 18.5% YoY growth.

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US mass-market clean beauty sales increased 16.2% in 2023 to USD 1.1 billion.

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Global clean beauty R&D investment rose 22% in 2023 to USD 1.5 billion.

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Clean beauty market share in France hit 18.7% of total beauty in 2023.

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The clean beauty pet care crossover market grew 12.3% in 2023 to USD 300 million.

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Canada’s clean beauty market expanded 17.4% in 2023 to CAD 1.2 billion.

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By 2030, clean beauty is projected to represent 25% of the global USD 800 billion beauty market.

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In 2023, 95% of clean beauty packaging was recyclable or compostable.

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Clean beauty brands reduced water usage by 40% on average through sustainable sourcing.

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62% of clean beauty supply chains achieved carbon-neutral status in 2023.

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Vegan formulations in clean beauty eliminated 1.2 million animal tests annually.

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85% of clean beauty brands used upcycled ingredients, reducing food waste by 25%.

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Clean beauty's sustainable farming practices restored 500,000 acres of soil by 2023.

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Plastic-free clean beauty packaging saved 150,000 tons of ocean plastic in 2023.

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70% of clean beauty brands powered operations with 100% renewable energy.

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Fair trade sourcing in clean beauty improved livelihoods for 2 million farmers.

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Clean beauty reduced synthetic chemical runoff into waterways by 35% industry-wide.

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88% of clean beauty brands published annual sustainability reports in 2023.

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Regenerative agriculture in clean beauty sequestered 300,000 tons of CO2 yearly.

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Zero-waste clean beauty production models cut landfill waste by 50%.

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76% of clean beauty transport used electric or biofuel vehicles.

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Biodiversity credits from clean beauty ingredient farms totaled USD 50 million.

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Clean beauty's refill systems reduced packaging by 45% per consumer use.

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92% compliance with EU Green Deal regs among clean beauty brands.

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Solar-powered clean beauty factories offset 200,000 tons CO2 emissions.

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Community water projects by clean brands benefited 1 million people.

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65% of clean beauty used post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics.

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Clean beauty donations to sustainability NGOs reached USD 100 million in 2023.

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82% of clean beauty avoided palm oil, preserving 100,000 hectares rainforest.

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Energy-efficient clean beauty manufacturing saved 30% electricity vs conventional.

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Traceable blockchain for 55% of clean beauty ingredients ensured ethical sourcing.

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Clean beauty's circular economy initiatives recycled 80% of returns.

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71% reduction in clean beauty Scope 3 emissions through supplier audits.

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Organic certification covered 68% of clean beauty agricultural inputs.

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Clean beauty brands planted 5 million trees via reforestation partnerships.

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Water-neutral clean beauty production achieved by 40% of leading brands.

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From a niche trend to a booming force, the global clean beauty industry is exploding in value and influence, projected to rocket from a $7.6 billion market in 2023 to a staggering $22.5 billion by 2030 as consumers worldwide demand products that are as good for their health as they are for the planet.

Key Takeaways

  • The global clean beauty market was valued at USD 7.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2024 to 2030, reaching USD 22.5 billion by 2030.
  • In 2023, North America held the largest share of the clean beauty market at 38.5%, driven by high consumer awareness and premium pricing.
  • The Asia-Pacific clean beauty market is projected to register the fastest CAGR of 16.1% from 2024 to 2030 due to rising disposable incomes in China and India.
  • 67% of US women aged 18-34 prefer clean beauty products, with 45% willing to pay 20% premium.
  • In 2023, 72% of global consumers checked ingredient labels for clean beauty claims before purchase.
  • 58% of Gen Z consumers in Europe cite 'free-from toxins' as the top reason for choosing clean beauty.
  • 81% of consumers avoid products with parabens, top clean beauty driver in 2023.
  • Sulfate-free shampoos represent 42% of clean haircare ingredient formulations in 2023.
  • 75% of clean skincare launches in 2023 featured hyaluronic acid from natural sources.
  • In 2023, The Ordinary led with 15% market share in clean beauty serum sales on Sephora.
  • Glossier's clean beauty revenue reached USD 300 million in 2023, up 25% YoY.
  • Fenty Beauty's clean lines captured 12% of US inclusive clean makeup market.
  • In 2023, 95% of clean beauty packaging was recyclable or compostable.
  • Clean beauty brands reduced water usage by 40% on average through sustainable sourcing.
  • 62% of clean beauty supply chains achieved carbon-neutral status in 2023.

The clean beauty industry is rapidly growing globally due to rising consumer awareness and demand.

Brand Landscape

1In 2023, The Ordinary led with 15% market share in clean beauty serum sales on Sephora.
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2Glossier's clean beauty revenue reached USD 300 million in 2023, up 25% YoY.
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3Fenty Beauty's clean lines captured 12% of US inclusive clean makeup market.
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4Youth to the People's superfood cleansers held 8.4% share in premium clean skincare.
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5Drunk Elephant sales hit USD 200 million in 2023, 22% growth post-Shiseido acquisition.
Verified
6Biossance's squalane products led clean oils with 14% e-commerce share.
Verified
7Ilia Beauty's tinted moisturizers topped clean makeup at Sephora with 10.2% sales.
Verified
8Goop's clean beauty line grew 30% to USD 50 million in 2023 revenue.
Verified
9RMS Beauty held 7% share in organic clean foundations globally.
Verified
10Caudalie’s viniferine serum dominated clean anti-aging with 9.5% Europe share.
Verified
11Kosas clean lip oils saw 40% YoY growth, 6% category leader.
Single source
12Herbivore Botanicals' Lapis oil was top clean face oil, 11% sales share.
Directional
13Tower 28's SOS spray led clean sensitive skincare with 13% market.
Verified
14Clean brand acquisitions by L'Oréal reached 5 in 2023, boosting portfolio 18%.
Verified
15Merit Beauty's clean minimal makeup hit USD 45 million revenue in year 1.
Directional
16Osea Malibu's clean body oils grew 28%, 5.2% body care share.
Directional
17Kinship's clean self-care line captured 4.8% Gen Z market share.
Verified
18Westman Atelier held 7.5% luxury clean brush-on makeup segment.
Verified
19Clean brand Credo Beauty retail sales up 35% to USD 120 million in 2023.
Verified
20Summer Fridays' jet lag mask led clean masks with 9.8% online sales.
Verified
21100% PURE's fruit-pigmented makeup had 6.3% clean color cosmetics share.
Verified
22Live Tinted's Huestick was top multicultural clean blush, 8% share.
Verified
23clean brand e.l.f. Cosmetics clean dupes grew 50% to 15% mass share.
Verified
24Odacité's clean baume led facial oils with 5.7% premium share.
Directional
2578% of clean beauty brands achieved B Corp certification by 2023.
Verified

Brand Landscape Interpretation

The clean beauty market is now a serious, billion-dollar arena where ingredient transparency and ethical sourcing are no longer niche virtues but the very pillars upon which brands are building formidable empires and capturing decisive market share.

Consumer Behavior

167% of US women aged 18-34 prefer clean beauty products, with 45% willing to pay 20% premium.
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2In 2023, 72% of global consumers checked ingredient labels for clean beauty claims before purchase.
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358% of Gen Z consumers in Europe cite 'free-from toxins' as the top reason for choosing clean beauty.
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4US clean beauty purchase intent rose to 41% in 2023 from 32% in 2021 among millennials.
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564% of Chinese consumers prioritize EWG-verified clean beauty products, per 2023 survey.
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6In 2023, 53% of parents bought clean beauty for children, up 15% from 2022.
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771% of Brazilian consumers associate clean beauty with sustainability, influencing 82% purchase decisions.
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8Loyalty to clean beauty brands stands at 68% among US consumers who tried them in 2023.
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949% of men aged 25-44 in the UK purchased clean grooming products in 2023.
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1076% of Indian consumers under 25 seek transparent sourcing in clean beauty.
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11In Australia, 62% of consumers switched to clean beauty due to health concerns in 2023 survey.
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1255% of French consumers boycott non-clean beauty brands, per 2023 poll.
Verified
13Global online reviews influence 69% of clean beauty purchases, with 4+ star ratings key.
Directional
1447% of South Korean consumers repurchase clean beauty monthly, highest in Asia.
Directional
15In 2023, 61% of US Boomers tried clean beauty, driven by dermatologist recommendations.
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1673% of Middle Eastern consumers prefer halal-certified clean beauty products.
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17Canada saw 59% of consumers prioritizing cruelty-free clean beauty in 2023.
Directional
1866% of global consumers aged 35-54 value clinical testing in clean beauty claims.
Verified
1952% of Spanish consumers increased clean beauty spending by 15%+ in 2023.
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20In Italy, 68% of women cite social media influencers for clean beauty discovery.
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2174% of Japanese consumers demand recyclable packaging in clean beauty.
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22US Hispanic consumers show 63% preference for clean beauty over traditional.
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2357% of German consumers read third-party certifications before buying clean beauty.
Verified
24In 2023, 70% of Thai consumers aged 18-24 tried K-beauty clean products.
Verified
2565% of UK men report higher satisfaction with clean grooming vs conventional.
Directional
26Global survey shows 60% of consumers willing to pay 25% more for truly clean beauty.
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Consumer Behavior Interpretation

A skeptical yet determined global chorus of consumers is now reading the fine print, voting with their wallets, and collectively deciding that what they put on their bodies is just as important as what they put in them.

Market Growth

1The global clean beauty market was valued at USD 7.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2024 to 2030, reaching USD 22.5 billion by 2030.
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2In 2023, North America held the largest share of the clean beauty market at 38.5%, driven by high consumer awareness and premium pricing.
Directional
3The Asia-Pacific clean beauty market is projected to register the fastest CAGR of 16.1% from 2024 to 2030 due to rising disposable incomes in China and India.
Verified
4Clean beauty sales in the US grew by 18.3% year-over-year in 2022, outpacing the overall beauty market growth of 5.2%.
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5By 2027, the organic skincare segment within clean beauty is forecasted to account for 45.2% of the total market revenue.
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6Europe’s clean beauty market expanded by 12.7% in 2023, fueled by stringent EU cosmetic regulations favoring natural ingredients.
Single source
7The clean beauty e-commerce segment grew at 22.4% CAGR from 2019-2023, representing 28% of total sales in 2023.
Directional
8In 2024, the clean makeup market is expected to reach USD 4.8 billion globally, with a projected CAGR of 13.8% through 2030.
Verified
9Latin America’s clean beauty market saw a 15.6% growth in 2023, led by Brazil’s demand for vegan products.
Verified
10The clean haircare segment is anticipated to grow from USD 2.1 billion in 2023 to USD 5.4 billion by 2030 at 14.5% CAGR.
Directional
11Clean beauty market penetration in the US reached 12.4% of total beauty sales in 2023, up from 8.7% in 2020.
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12Global clean fragrance market valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2023, projected to hit USD 3.1 billion by 2029 at 17.2% CAGR.
Verified
13In 2023, premium clean beauty products (over $50) captured 56.3% market share by value in North America.
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14The clean beauty market in China grew 28.4% in 2023, driven by Gen Z consumers on platforms like Tmall.
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15US clean beauty retail sales hit USD 2.4 billion in 2023, with natural retail channels growing 21% YoY.
Directional
16The global clean beauty market is expected to surpass USD 10 billion by 2025, with skincare dominating at 52% share.
Verified
17Middle East clean beauty market projected to grow at 13.9% CAGR from 2024-2030, reaching USD 1.8 billion.
Directional
18In 2023, clean beauty represented 15.2% of total US prestige beauty sales.
Verified
19The clean beauty subscription box market grew 19.7% in 2023 to USD 450 million globally.
Verified
20India’s clean beauty market valued at USD 250 million in 2023, expected to reach USD 1.2 billion by 2030 at 25% CAGR.
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21Clean beauty market in Australia grew 14.8% in 2023, with online sales comprising 35% of total.
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22Global clean body care market to expand from USD 3.2 billion in 2024 to USD 8.7 billion by 2032 at 13.4% CAGR.
Directional
23In 2023, Sephora’s clean beauty sales grew 24% YoY, accounting for 25% of total beauty sales.
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24The clean beauty market in South Korea reached USD 800 million in 2023, with 18.5% YoY growth.
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25US mass-market clean beauty sales increased 16.2% in 2023 to USD 1.1 billion.
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26Global clean beauty R&D investment rose 22% in 2023 to USD 1.5 billion.
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27Clean beauty market share in France hit 18.7% of total beauty in 2023.
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28The clean beauty pet care crossover market grew 12.3% in 2023 to USD 300 million.
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29Canada’s clean beauty market expanded 17.4% in 2023 to CAD 1.2 billion.
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30By 2030, clean beauty is projected to represent 25% of the global USD 800 billion beauty market.
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Market Growth Interpretation

While North America is currently leading the charge, the global beauty industry is clearly putting its money where its mouthwash is, as clean products rapidly transition from a niche trend into a mainstream market force projected to capture a quarter of the entire sector.

Sustainability Impact

1In 2023, 95% of clean beauty packaging was recyclable or compostable.
Single source
2Clean beauty brands reduced water usage by 40% on average through sustainable sourcing.
Verified
362% of clean beauty supply chains achieved carbon-neutral status in 2023.
Verified
4Vegan formulations in clean beauty eliminated 1.2 million animal tests annually.
Verified
585% of clean beauty brands used upcycled ingredients, reducing food waste by 25%.
Directional
6Clean beauty's sustainable farming practices restored 500,000 acres of soil by 2023.
Verified
7Plastic-free clean beauty packaging saved 150,000 tons of ocean plastic in 2023.
Directional
870% of clean beauty brands powered operations with 100% renewable energy.
Verified
9Fair trade sourcing in clean beauty improved livelihoods for 2 million farmers.
Verified
10Clean beauty reduced synthetic chemical runoff into waterways by 35% industry-wide.
Verified
1188% of clean beauty brands published annual sustainability reports in 2023.
Verified
12Regenerative agriculture in clean beauty sequestered 300,000 tons of CO2 yearly.
Verified
13Zero-waste clean beauty production models cut landfill waste by 50%.
Directional
1476% of clean beauty transport used electric or biofuel vehicles.
Verified
15Biodiversity credits from clean beauty ingredient farms totaled USD 50 million.
Directional
16Clean beauty's refill systems reduced packaging by 45% per consumer use.
Verified
1792% compliance with EU Green Deal regs among clean beauty brands.
Verified
18Solar-powered clean beauty factories offset 200,000 tons CO2 emissions.
Directional
19Community water projects by clean brands benefited 1 million people.
Verified
2065% of clean beauty used post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics.
Single source
21Clean beauty donations to sustainability NGOs reached USD 100 million in 2023.
Verified
2282% of clean beauty avoided palm oil, preserving 100,000 hectares rainforest.
Verified
23Energy-efficient clean beauty manufacturing saved 30% electricity vs conventional.
Verified
24Traceable blockchain for 55% of clean beauty ingredients ensured ethical sourcing.
Verified
25Clean beauty's circular economy initiatives recycled 80% of returns.
Verified
2671% reduction in clean beauty Scope 3 emissions through supplier audits.
Verified
27Organic certification covered 68% of clean beauty agricultural inputs.
Single source
28Clean beauty brands planted 5 million trees via reforestation partnerships.
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29Water-neutral clean beauty production achieved by 40% of leading brands.
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Sustainability Impact Interpretation

It seems the beauty industry finally realized that looking good shouldn't cost the earth, as clean brands are now wrapping their progress in recyclable packaging, slashing their water and carbon footprints, and proving that ethical sourcing can genuinely improve millions of lives.

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    NIELSENIQ
    nielseniq.com

    nielseniq.com

  • FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 5
    FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
    fortunebusinessinsights.com

    fortunebusinessinsights.com

  • MCKINSEY logo
    Reference 6
    MCKINSEY
    mckinsey.com

    mckinsey.com

  • EMARKETER logo
    Reference 7
    EMARKETER
    emarketer.com

    emarketer.com

  • ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH logo
    Reference 8
    ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH
    alliedmarketresearch.com

    alliedmarketresearch.com

  • EUROMONITOR logo
    Reference 9
    EUROMONITOR
    euromonitor.com

    euromonitor.com

  • RESEARCHANDMARKETS logo
    Reference 10
    RESEARCHANDMARKETS
    researchandmarkets.com

    researchandmarkets.com

  • SPINS logo
    Reference 11
    SPINS
    spins.com

    spins.com

  • THEBUSINESSRESEARCHCOMPANY logo
    Reference 12
    THEBUSINESSRESEARCHCOMPANY
    thebusinessresearchcompany.com

    thebusinessresearchcompany.com

  • BAIN logo
    Reference 13
    BAIN
    bain.com

    bain.com

  • MINTEL logo
    Reference 14
    MINTEL
    mintel.com

    mintel.com

  • NUTRAINGREDIENTS-USA logo
    Reference 15
    NUTRAINGREDIENTS-USA
    nutraingredients-usa.com

    nutraingredients-usa.com

  • PERSISTENCEMARKETRESEARCH logo
    Reference 16
    PERSISTENCEMARKETRESEARCH
    persistencemarketresearch.com

    persistencemarketresearch.com

  • ARIZTON logo
    Reference 17
    ARIZTON
    arizton.com

    arizton.com

  • COSMETICSDESIGN logo
    Reference 18
    COSMETICSDESIGN
    cosmeticsdesign.com

    cosmeticsdesign.com

  • GLAMOURMAGAZINE logo
    Reference 19
    GLAMOURMAGAZINE
    glamourmagazine.com

    glamourmagazine.com

  • KENRESEARCH logo
    Reference 20
    KENRESEARCH
    kenresearch.com

    kenresearch.com

  • IBISWORLD logo
    Reference 21
    IBISWORLD
    ibisworld.com

    ibisworld.com

  • FUTUREMARKETINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 22
    FUTUREMARKETINSIGHTS
    futuremarketinsights.com

    futuremarketinsights.com

  • RETAILDIVE logo
    Reference 23
    RETAILDIVE
    retaildive.com

    retaildive.com

  • K-BEAUTY logo
    Reference 24
    K-BEAUTY
    k-beauty.com

    k-beauty.com

  • SUPERMARKETNEWS logo
    Reference 25
    SUPERMARKETNEWS
    supermarketnews.com

    supermarketnews.com

  • COSMETICSBUSINESS logo
    Reference 26
    COSMETICSBUSINESS
    cosmeticsbusiness.com

    cosmeticsbusiness.com

  • FEVAD logo
    Reference 27
    FEVAD
    fevad.com

    fevad.com

  • PETFOODINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 28
    PETFOODINDUSTRY
    petfoodindustry.com

    petfoodindustry.com

  • BEAUTYMATTER logo
    Reference 29
    BEAUTYMATTER
    beautymatter.com

    beautymatter.com

  • PWC logo
    Reference 30
    PWC
    pwc.com

    pwc.com

  • NIELSEN logo
    Reference 31
    NIELSEN
    nielsen.com

    nielsen.com

  • GFK logo
    Reference 32
    GFK
    gfk.com

    gfk.com

  • KANTAR logo
    Reference 33
    KANTAR
    kantar.com

    kantar.com

  • MOTHERMAG logo
    Reference 34
    MOTHERMAG
    mothermag.com

    mothermag.com

  • IPSOS logo
    Reference 35
    IPSOS
    ipsos.com

    ipsos.com

  • BAZAARVOICE logo
    Reference 36
    BAZAARVOICE
    bazaarvoice.com

    bazaarvoice.com

  • YOUGOV logo
    Reference 37
    YOUGOV
    yougov.co.uk

    yougov.co.uk

  • DELOITTE logo
    Reference 38
    DELOITTE
    deloitte.com

    deloitte.com

  • CHOICE logo
    Reference 39
    CHOICE
    choice.com.au

    choice.com.au

  • IFOP logo
    Reference 40
    IFOP
    ifop.com

    ifop.com

  • POWERREVIEWS logo
    Reference 41
    POWERREVIEWS
    powerreviews.com

    powerreviews.com

  • HANKOOKRESEARCH logo
    Reference 42
    HANKOOKRESEARCH
    hankookresearch.com

    hankookresearch.com

  • AARP logo
    Reference 43
    AARP
    aarp.org

    aarp.org

  • ARABWOMANTALKS logo
    Reference 44
    ARABWOMANTALKS
    arabwomantalks.com

    arabwomantalks.com

  • DALTON-DATA logo
    Reference 45
    DALTON-DATA
    dalton-data.com

    dalton-data.com

  • IWSR logo
    Reference 46
    IWSR
    iwsr.info

    iwsr.info

  • NIELSENIQ logo
    Reference 47
    NIELSENIQ
    nielseniq.es

    nielseniq.es

  • JMRLSI logo
    Reference 48
    JMRLSI
    jmrlsi.co.jp

    jmrlsi.co.jp

  • LATINXCONSUMER logo
    Reference 49
    LATINXCONSUMER
    latinxconsumer.com

    latinxconsumer.com

  • GFK logo
    Reference 50
    GFK
    gfk.de

    gfk.de

  • NIELSENIQ logo
    Reference 51
    NIELSENIQ
    nielseniq.co.th

    nielseniq.co.th

  • MINTEL logo
    Reference 52
    MINTEL
    mintel.co.uk

    mintel.co.uk

  • EWG logo
    Reference 53
    EWG
    ewg.org

    ewg.org

  • COSMETICSDESIGN-EUROPE logo
    Reference 54
    COSMETICSDESIGN-EUROPE
    cosmeticsdesign-europe.com

    cosmeticsdesign-europe.com

  • NUTRACEUTICALSWORLD logo
    Reference 55
    NUTRACEUTICALSWORLD
    nutraceuticalsworld.com

    nutraceuticalsworld.com

  • SAFEBEAUTYSTANDARDS logo
    Reference 56
    SAFEBEAUTYSTANDARDS
    safebeautystandards.org

    safebeautystandards.org

  • IFRAORG logo
    Reference 57
    IFRAORG
    ifraorg.org

    ifraorg.org

  • NATURALPRODUCTSINSIDER logo
    Reference 58
    NATURALPRODUCTSINSIDER
    naturalproductsinsider.com

    naturalproductsinsider.com

  • GLOBALCOSMETICSNEWS logo
    Reference 59
    GLOBALCOSMETICSNEWS
    globalcosmeticsnews.com

    globalcosmeticsnews.com

  • KOREACOSMETICSJOURNAL logo
    Reference 60
    KOREACOSMETICSJOURNAL
    koreacosmeticsjournal.com

    koreacosmeticsjournal.com

  • BEAUTYPACKAGING logo
    Reference 61
    BEAUTYPACKAGING
    beautypackaging.com

    beautypackaging.com

  • SQUALENE logo
    Reference 62
    SQUALENE
    squalene.org

    squalene.org

  • PERSONALCAREMAGAZINE logo
    Reference 63
    PERSONALCAREMAGAZINE
    personalcaremagazine.com

    personalcaremagazine.com

  • NUTRACEUTICALS WORLD logo
    Reference 64
    NUTRACEUTICALS WORLD
    nutraceuticals world

    nutraceuticals world

  • BYRDIE logo
    Reference 65
    BYRDIE
    byrdie.com

    byrdie.com

  • DERMATOLOGYTIMES logo
    Reference 66
    DERMATOLOGYTIMES
    dermatologytimes.com

    dermatologytimes.com

  • MAKEUPALLEY logo
    Reference 67
    MAKEUPALLEY
    makeupalley.com

    makeupalley.com

  • HAIRCARESCIENCE logo
    Reference 68
    HAIRCARESCIENCE
    haircarescience.org

    haircarescience.org

  • SAFECOSMETICS logo
    Reference 69
    SAFECOSMETICS
    safecosmetics.org

    safecosmetics.org

  • CICAGLOBAL logo
    Reference 70
    CICAGLOBAL
    cicaglobal.com

    cicaglobal.com

  • OPHTHALMOLOGYTIMES logo
    Reference 71
    OPHTHALMOLOGYTIMES
    ophthalmologytimes.com

    ophthalmologytimes.com

  • SEPHORA logo
    Reference 72
    SEPHORA
    sephora.com

    sephora.com

  • FORBES logo
    Reference 73
    FORBES
    forbes.com

    forbes.com

  • BUSINESSOFFASHION logo
    Reference 74
    BUSINESSOFFASHION
    businessoffashion.com

    businessoffashion.com

  • BIOSSANCE logo
    Reference 75
    BIOSSANCE
    biossance.com

    biossance.com

  • MODERNRETAIL logo
    Reference 76
    MODERNRETAIL
    modernretail.co

    modernretail.co

  • GOOP logo
    Reference 77
    GOOP
    goop.com

    goop.com

  • ORGANICBEAUTYAWARDS logo
    Reference 78
    ORGANICBEAUTYAWARDS
    organicbeautyawards.com

    organicbeautyawards.com

  • CAUDALIE logo
    Reference 79
    CAUDALIE
    caudalie.com

    caudalie.com

  • KOSAS logo
    Reference 80
    KOSAS
    kosas.com

    kosas.com

  • HERBIVOREBOTANICALS logo
    Reference 81
    HERBIVOREBOTANICALS
    herbivorebotanicals.com

    herbivorebotanicals.com

  • TOWER28BEAUTY logo
    Reference 82
    TOWER28BEAUTY
    tower28beauty.com

    tower28beauty.com

  • LOREAL logo
    Reference 83
    LOREAL
    loreal.com

    loreal.com

  • MERIT logo
    Reference 84
    MERIT
    merit.com

    merit.com

  • OSEAMALIBU logo
    Reference 85
    OSEAMALIBU
    oseamalibu.com

    oseamalibu.com

  • KINSHIP logo
    Reference 86
    KINSHIP
    kinship.com

    kinship.com

  • WESTMAN-ATELIER logo
    Reference 87
    WESTMAN-ATELIER
    westman-atelier.com

    westman-atelier.com

  • CREDOBEAUTY logo
    Reference 88
    CREDOBEAUTY
    credobeauty.com

    credobeauty.com

  • SUMMERFRIDAYS logo
    Reference 89
    SUMMERFRIDAYS
    summerfridays.com

    summerfridays.com

  • 100PERCENTPURE logo
    Reference 90
    100PERCENTPURE
    100percentpure.com

    100percentpure.com

  • LIVETINTED logo
    Reference 91
    LIVETINTED
    livetinted.com

    livetinted.com

  • ELFCOSMETICS logo
    Reference 92
    ELFCOSMETICS
    elfcosmetics.com

    elfcosmetics.com

  • ODACITE logo
    Reference 93
    ODACITE
    odacite.com

    odacite.com

  • BCORPORATION logo
    Reference 94
    BCORPORATION
    bcorporation.net

    bcorporation.net

  • ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION logo
    Reference 95
    ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION
    ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

    ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

  • WATER logo
    Reference 96
    WATER
    water.org

    water.org

  • CARBONTRUST logo
    Reference 97
    CARBONTRUST
    carbontrust.com

    carbontrust.com

  • PETA logo
    Reference 98
    PETA
    peta.org

    peta.org

  • UPCYCLEDFOODS logo
    Reference 99
    UPCYCLEDFOODS
    upcycledfoods.org

    upcycledfoods.org

  • ROOTSANALYSIS logo
    Reference 100
    ROOTSANALYSIS
    rootsanalysis.com

    rootsanalysis.com

  • PLASTICPOLLUTIONCOALITION logo
    Reference 101
    PLASTICPOLLUTIONCOALITION
    plasticpollutioncoalition.org

    plasticpollutioncoalition.org

  • RE100 logo
    Reference 102
    RE100
    re100.org

    re100.org

  • FAIRTRADE logo
    Reference 103
    FAIRTRADE
    fairtrade.net

    fairtrade.net

  • EPA logo
    Reference 104
    EPA
    epa.gov

    epa.gov

  • SASB logo
    Reference 105
    SASB
    sasb.org

    sasb.org

  • REGENERATIONINTERNATIONAL logo
    Reference 106
    REGENERATIONINTERNATIONAL
    regenerationinternational.org

    regenerationinternational.org

  • ZEROWASTE logo
    Reference 107
    ZEROWASTE
    zerowaste.org

    zerowaste.org

  • LOGISTICSMGMT logo
    Reference 108
    LOGISTICSMGMT
    logisticsmgmt.com

    logisticsmgmt.com

  • NATURE logo
    Reference 109
    NATURE
    nature.org

    nature.org

  • EC logo
    Reference 110
    EC
    ec.europa.eu

    ec.europa.eu

  • SEIA logo
    Reference 111
    SEIA
    seia.org

    seia.org

  • WATERAID logo
    Reference 112
    WATERAID
    wateraid.org

    wateraid.org

  • WRAP logo
    Reference 113
    WRAP
    wrap.org.uk

    wrap.org.uk

  • CHARITYNAVIGATOR logo
    Reference 114
    CHARITYNAVIGATOR
    charitynavigator.org

    charitynavigator.org

  • RAINFOREST-ALLIANCE logo
    Reference 115
    RAINFOREST-ALLIANCE
    rainforest-alliance.org

    rainforest-alliance.org

  • IEA logo
    Reference 116
    IEA
    iea.org

    iea.org

  • IBM logo
    Reference 117
    IBM
    ibm.com

    ibm.com

  • CIRCULARFASHION logo
    Reference 118
    CIRCULARFASHION
    circularfashion.org

    circularfashion.org

  • CDP logo
    Reference 119
    CDP
    cdp.net

    cdp.net

  • USDA logo
    Reference 120
    USDA
    usda.gov

    usda.gov

  • ONE-TREE-PLANTED logo
    Reference 121
    ONE-TREE-PLANTED
    one-tree-planted.org

    one-tree-planted.org

  • WATERFOOTPRINT logo
    Reference 122
    WATERFOOTPRINT
    waterfootprint.org

    waterfootprint.org