Healthy You
Inside: Mainstream beauty products are full of toxins. Thankfully, there are some great alternatives that are clean, safe, and toxin-free gift ideas for teenage girls!
When my 3 daughters were infants, I decided that I wanted to give them the healthiest start in life possible:
- I breastfed all three (plus their brother) until they were each around two years old.
- I made my own baby food.
- I even transitioned to fully cloth diapering (and became so obsessed with it that I eventually wrote an entire guide to cloth diapering!)
Fast forward more than a decade, and at this writing I have a tween, a pre-teen, and a young teenage daughter.
Making sure their toxin load is as low as possible is still a priority for me, but I admit that it’s much more of a challenge now that I cannot put them in a bubble and control what they are exposed to around friends, at school, and even when they attend church activities.
The day my teenager slathered herself in Bath & Body Works lotion had us all suffocating in the car, but I knew I needed to take a gentle approach instead of nagging. Believe me, I wanted nothing more than to throw that lotion away! But I knew that would likely backfire on me, and she would want nothing to do with clean beauty products!
Instead, I shared with her that I appreciated her friend’s thoughtfulness in gifting her the Bath & Body Works set, but that there were some ingredients in it that we did not like to use in our home because of the toxins. I then explained that most families have no idea how little the FDA regulates beauty products in the USA (and it’s not much better in Canada!), and that the brands I prefer to use stay away from toxins (read about which toxins my favorite beauty brand eliminates here).
I told her that she can help pick out her own beauty products from some clean beauty brands I trust, and she was excited. Giving her the choice of what beauty products she can use–from brands I trust–has been key to finding clean beauty products that my teenage girl loves and will actually use!
While I am constantly adding to this list (and will likely be doing so more and more over the next few years, as all three of my girls enter the teen years), I hope the following clean beauty gifts for teen girls will get you started in choosing safe, clean, non-toxic beauty products for your teenager as well.
Clean Beauty Gifts for Teen Girls
This easy-to-use makeup trio will give teen girls a clean, fresh-faced look in one, two, three. Accentuate the eyes with Lid Glow Cream Shadow in Moonlit, an exclusive (and universally flattering) shimmering shade made with responsibly sourced mica. Then, add a safer swipe of Think Big All-In-One Mascara (in an adorably small size). Last but not least, treat lips to a wash of sheer, juicy shimmer with The Jellies in Caramel.
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Mindful shimmer is where it’s at with this makeup set that gives your teen an effortless holiday glow. First, accentuate eyelids with talc-free, limited-edition eyeshadow quad that’s formulated with responsibly sourced mica for eye-catching glow. The palette comes with four radiant and ultra-wearable shades: Ray, and brand-new hues, Halo, Noir, and Mirage. Complete the look with Beyond Gloss in Gilded, a sheer, shimmering gold that delivers non-sticky shine, scented with sweet, organic vanilla.
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This sweet set is perfect for gifting teenage girls! Discover thebest-selling Beyond Gloss in four all-new covetable shades: Truffle Shimmer, Cinnamon Shimmer, Ginger Shimmer, and Rosy Shimmer, in mini, take-anywhere sizes. Toss in purses, backpacks, dance bags, sports bags, etc. I love that this gift can be broken up into four–to potentially gift to four different teenage girls in your life! With high-impact, non-sticky shine and a responsibly sourced organic vanilla scent, they’ll give your daughter plenty to smile about.
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The Flawless in Five was the very first makeup set I ordered from Beautycounter, and I absolutely love how it makes it easy and affordable to switch virtually all of your makeup to cleaner, safer products at one time! This set would make a great gift for an older teen who is ready to wear foundation and a fuller face of makeup.
- Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation or Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer
- Color Define Brow Pencil or Brilliant Brow Gel
- Think Big All-In-One Mascara
- Cheeky Clean Cream Blush
- Beyond Gloss
The set is bundled together for a great discount!
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Big Shine Due (Mascara & Beyond Gloss)
My teenager absolutely loves the Beautycounter mascara and lip gloss, and this bundle comes with both in a bundle! This bundle saves you 15% versus buying these makeup essentials on their own!
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Clean Swipe Hyaluronic Lip Balm Duo
This limited-edition lip-care set contains two conditioning balms with a brand-new formula that delivers nourishing hydration in an effortless swipe. Nada is clear for everyday, anytime use, and Pinch is tinted for a subtle pop of nourishing color. Great for teen girls just getting into makeup! Best of all? Both balms are formulated with ultra-moisturizing murumuru and mango butters that keep lips happy and healthy-looking. Split the duo up to share as sweet holiday surprises!
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Ok–so this set needs to come with an explanation. I believe this is a potential gift set for your teen daughter and for you (or for your mom, sister, or bestie!). The Overnight Resurfacing Peel and Countertime Supreme Cream in this set are definitely more for adult skin (and they happen to be two of my absolute favorite Beautycounter products!), but my teen daughter absolutely loves sleeping masks, and this one is one of the comfiest ones I’ve ever tried! When she saw me eyeing it on the Beautycounter website, she asked if I could get her on. Guess what she’s getting in her stocking? 😉 But I’m totally keeping the skincare from this one for myself. 🙂
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If your teen struggles with acne, this charcoal face mask is a must. Purified pores and self-care go hand in hand with this indulgent detoxifying set. The Counter+ Charcoal Facial Mask purifies, detoxifies, and clarifies skin with nutrient-rich kaolin clay and activated charcoal. Pair it with our new silicone 3-in-1 Facial Tool for mess-free application, easy removal, and—best of all—a luxurious spa-like experience.
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My daughter loves these cream shadows, and the lighter colors–like Aura, Luster, and Gleam–are perfect for a bit of shimmer without too heavy of a color for teen girls. There are a wide variety of colors to choose from too!
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I love our new cheeky cream blush, and the lighter colors are perfect for teen girls! The talc-free formula is as safe as it gets. One of my favorite things about this product is that it actually functions as a 3-in-1 product! Your girl (or you!) can use this compact for blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick! The chic compact is refillable—and made from PCR plastic.
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These high-shine, sheer, cushiony lip glosses pack an irresistible punch (without a sticky finish). Ideal for teen girls everywhere, the perfectly pocket-sized tubes are game to go wherever you do.
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