7 Natural Makeup Removers For A Cleaner Clean (2024)

Activist Skincare’s Makeup Remover

If you have dry, sensitive, or acne prone skin, we’d suggest Activist Skincare’s decadent and refillable Sea to Skin Cleansing Gel.

It’s the ideal natural and non-toxic makeup remover formulated with grapeseed oil, cucumber extract, and blue spirulina.

It can also be left on for ten minutes as a face mask for a total skin reset.

The Deep Moisture Cleansing Balm and Botanical Cleansing Oil are two safe makeup remover options we’d also suggest giving a try.

About Activist Skincare

As the name suggests, Activist Skincare is an activist in the sustainability space.

Aside from utilizing natural and clinically-proven botanicals—which do not include lanolin, silicone, sulfates, mineral oil, parabens, or phthalates—all product is housed is glass.

Something we really love about this brand is that you can opt for their low-impact refill packets (a smaller carbon footprint compared to glass) which are TSA/travel friendly, and they can be shipped in a flat envelope without padding protection.

These are recyclable through Activist or TerraCycle too.

The brand donates 5% of their revenue to fund environmental activism, through Rainforest Trust, Earthjustice, the Environmental Defense Fund, and 1% for the Planet.

My Personal Review of Activist’s Sea To Skin Cleansing Gel:

“I’ve tried a few of Activist’s cleansers, but the Sea To Skin Cleansing Gel is hands down my fave. It makes washing my face actually enjoyable. The “soft, decadent cleanser” really feels like a treat for my skin. Plus, it’s a makeup remover and moisturizer all in one, so it’s my new go-to for nighttime pampering”.

Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content

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Alpyn Beauty’s Makeup Remover

Plant-based and sustainably sourced, Alpyn Beauty wildcrafts and sustainably harvests the botanicals and plants for all their products from its base in Jackson, Wyoming.

The brand’s Juneberry and Collagen Hydrating Cream Cleanser is loved by people of all ages and skin types for its cooling, hydrating, and exfoliating features.

We find it’s strong enough to remove waterproof makeup, it also softens and smooths. We’d suggest applying it to wet or dry skin, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Vegan, cruelty-free, ethically sourced, zero palm oil, and packaged in a refillable or recyclable glass jar.

About Alpyn Beauty

Female-founded by former clinical skincare professional Kendra, Alpyn is a beauty apothecary that blends science and nature to formulate sustainable beauty products from wild plants and naturally-derived clinical actives.

All ingredients are sustainably harvested through circular harvesting.

The brand is Leaping Bunny Certified, Plastic Neutral certified via rePurpose, and a member of Pact Collective Recycling.

Not only a part of 1% For the Planet, they also donate a portion of every purchase to nearby Grand Teton National Park, helping rewild 1000+ acres so far.

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About One Love Organics’ Oil Makeup Remover

As One Love Organics’ #1 best selling item, Botanical B Enzyme Cleansing Oil removes makeup and impurities, plus it restores facial pH balance and supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Suitable for all skin types, ingredients include botanical B complex of papaya, pumpkin and sunflower oils that cleanse without stripping the skin of its own oils—meaning it also serves as a face moisturizer.

The papain and papaya enzymes have an exfoliating feature, which leaves skin radiant and feeling one love for their skincare routine.

About One Love Organics

One Love was started by Suzanne, who combines her family’s passion for pharmacology with her own passion for aromatherapy and herbology. The result is a beauty brand that truly cares about the healing power of plants and the powerful force of love.

With its own ECOCERT-certified organic laboratory in the state of Georgia, OLO ensures its certified natural and organic products meet the highest quality and environmental standards.

Beyond their ECOCERT certification, OLO is also PETA cruelty-free, and a Green America certified-Gold business.

Palm products used are RSPO-certified and packaging is in a glass bottle with a plastic pump.

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100% Pure’s Makeup Remover

Avocado oil and matcha extract are the primary ingredients in 100% Pure’s natural eye makeup remover.

The antioxidant-rich formula in their oil-based Matcha Cleansing Balm also contains shea butter and coconut oil for more moisturizing, reinforcing, and protective qualities.

All you have to do is rub the natural makeup remover between your hands before massaging it directly onto dry skin. Wipe away the cleanser with a towel soaked in warm water and rinse.

About 100% Pure

100% Pure is one of the better non-toxic makeup brands owing to the fact that their ingredients are free of toxic ingredients, FD&C colorants, heavy metal dyes, animal sourcing, and cruelty.

All of the natural beauty products are biodegradable, non-toxic, and shipped in recyclable boxes with biodegradable packing peanuts made from corn starch.

Our Personal Review Of 100% Pure’s Matcha Cleansing Balm:

“I’ve tried the Matcha Cleansing Balm and can confirm it cleanses, softens, and reduces skin irritation. More than that, however, it stays on the skin after washing up to serve as an all-in-one moisturizer. I like to use it at bedtime so that my skin can soak up all that hydration overnight, and I wake up with soft, non-greasy skin that’s ready for the new day”.

Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head Of Content

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Eu’Genia’s Makeup Remover

Eu’Genia is nuts for shea nuts, which is (unsurprisingly) the main ingredient in their Unscented Shea Butter.

Combined with Moringa and Baobab oils, this product soothes skin and doesn’t clog pores.

Simply massage into your face and wipe with a damp or dry cloth to remove all dirt and makeup from your face.

If you have sensitive eyes, just be sure to avoid the essential oil scented varieties.

About Eu’Genia

It’s an ethical family shea dynasty for Eu’Genia, whose founders are a Harvard MBA graduate and her mother, who used to be President of the Global Shea Alliance.

The brand sources the highest quality natural makeup remover ingredients from Ghana, providing holistic skin healing with “nature’s wonderbalm”.

Eu’Genia also aims to empower, with fair wages and better opportunities for their all-female workforce in Ghana. They do this by returning 15% of their profits to their workers via an education fund.

All products are sold in recyclable and tin packaging.

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Ethique’s Makeup Remover

Ethique’s all-natural facial cleanser for removing makeup, the Bliss Bar, is as dreamy as it is creamy.

Sustainably sourced and all-natural, it contains no soap, added fragrances, or essential oils within its environmentally-friendly solid little bar.

We love the luxurious blend of creamed coconut butter and kaolin clay, which makes for a handy combo to remove dirt and makeup without stripping your natural pH and oils.

To remove makeup, simply wet the bar, lather and rinse.

As one of the best non-toxic eye makeup removers, it’s 100% cruelty-free, palm oil free, vegan, and thoughtfully packaged in compostable packaging.

About Ethique

For more than a decade, New Zealand-based Ethique has been on a mission to rid the planet of plastic waste.

This Certified B Corp is also dedicated to carbon neutrality and sources ingredients through direct and fair trade.

As an impressive skincare brand, Ethique plants trees and provides ongoing support to organizations whose values align with their passions for environmental protection and animal welfare.

Some organizations include Oxfam, Coral Vita, and Wildlife Warriors.

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Plant Makeup’s Makeup Removers

If you love all things whimsical and botanical, check out Plant Makeup’s natural beauty products—and their all-natural formulas to take it off at the end of day.

If you struggle with dry skin, their Herbal Cleansing Oil is especially protective and moisturizing.

This olive oil makeup remover includes calendula, chamomile, lavender, and rosemary, all grown sustainably by Plant Makeup’s founder, Jes.

For a deeper, non-oil based cleanse, try the Pore Hug facial mist. Its gently astringent properties are the result of invigorating florals and herbs like lilacs, yarrow, and calendula.

About Plant Makeup

Art-project-meets-apothecary, Plant Makeup is one of the most creative eco-friendly makeup brands we’ve encountered, which is why it’s also one of our favorites.

Created by artist, visionary, musician, and goddess of all things green, all products are made by hand and sold in recycled packaging that is artfully designed by Jes herself.

Only recycled and compostable materials are used for shipping, everything is created small-batch style, and all formulas are non-GMO, organic, fair trade, palm-oil free, local and/or sustainably sourced.

Most items are vegan, though some contain honey or beeswax.

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