01-05-2025
I'm strict about skin care. Here are 10 of my favorite essentials from Credo's rare sale
For those who prefer smaller brands or more tailored shopping experiences than mega retailers in the beauty and skin care space, consider buying from the cruelty-free beauty brand, Credo. It takes clean beauty seriously and vets its products for safety, has strict sustainable packaging guidelines for its partners, analyzes the treatment of folks in the supply chain to ensure ethical practices and lastly, monitors its impact on the planet.
As someone who has dealt with acne since my tween years, finding products that agree with my skin has been no easy feat. I've often avoided wearing makeup because of my hormonal flareups and dry patches, but after coming across cleaner options from Ilia, Tower 28 and Nécessaire, I've learned how to feel more confident in my skin.
Luckily, Credo is hosting its Friends of Credo Sale, marking its entire site down by 20% through May 4. Many of the picks below have been in my current lineup for years, and I've thrown in a few extra deals on beauty gadgets, body products and sunscreens that I'm adding to cart ahead of summer.
Tower 28 LipSoftie Hydrating Tinted Lip Treatment Balm
I once resorted to mixing my trusty Aquaphor with a lip tint. After getting my hands on the Red Bean Mochi shade, I haven't touched my other lip products in months, and my lips stay hydrated sans a white film. The AAPI-founded brand also happens to make a ton of other editor-favorite beauty products.
Ilia Multi-Stick
No matter the season it is, I like to keep a few different shades of the Multi-Stick to wear on my eyelids, cheeks and lips. Its bronzy In The City color is my go-to summer pigment, while Whisper is my everyday favorite for flushed-looking cheeks.
Nécessaire The Body Wash in Hinoki
Usually, I'm a drugstore truther when it comes to body washes. I like to find a cheaper alternative, or at least something with a similar scent. When it comes to Nécessaire, this Hinoki wash is one-of-a-kind, and I always stock up when it's marked down.
DedCool Fragrance 01 Taunt
My first introduction to DedCool's genderless fragrances was in laundry detergent form. I was gifted Dedtergent 01 and quickly became obsessed with fresh clothing out of the dryer smelling of its bergamot and vanilla. Now the skin scent is down to a sweet $72 in its full 1.7-ounce size.
Grown Alchemist Polishing Exfoliator
Say goodbye to dead skin with this underrated body exfoliator that makes arms, legs and more feel soft. It's gentle enough to use daily and is great to have on hand for helping achieve close shaves and streak-free sunless tans.
Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops
This lightweight tinted moisturizer helps even out skin tones and improves skin texture with firming tsubaki oil and brightening ginseng. An alternative to high-coverage foundations, its sheer, hydrating formula is great for no-makeup makeup looks.
Kinfield Sunglow SPF 35 Luminizing Sunscreen
SPF should be regularly stocked in your vanity, but if you've been lacking, this shimmery face sunscreen from Kinfield is down to $22. It gives off a subtle post-beach glow and even doubles as a highlighter.
Doré Le Glaçon Facial Ice Roller
Ice rolling is something I've incorporated into my routine as a way to relax and feel more grounded in my body. This tool from Doré helps calm skin, increases blood flow and reduces puffiness. The matte handle is easy to hold, and I love that the head is created from high-quality stainless steel.
Olio E Osso Tinted Balm
One of my favorite places in the country is Portland, Oregon, and after finding out its multipurpose balms were born there, I brought a few back on my last trip from the store, Frances May. They're perfect for gifting, and I've given one to my lip balm-obsessed mom in the past.
Gen See Arch Support Brow Powder Gel
As someone who takes pride in her brows, I haven't been one to stray away from Glossier's pomade-like brow formula. Gen See's ethically made formulas were enough to make me switch. It feathers brows for a long-lasting full effect without leaving a crunchy deals on editor-favorite products can be hard to come by, especially when trying to intentionally seek out sustainable or ethically produced items. If you're trying to revamp your routine or want to be a more conscious consumer, now is your chance. The beauty industry produces a large amount of waste from excess packaging, not recycling materials and contributing to microplastic pollution. Because of this, making small steps like swapping out your moisturizer, sunscreen and the like can help the planet and the others impacted by unsustainable practices in the supply chain.
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