The Clean EDIT: FACE MOISTURIZER (Our Top Truly Toxin-Free Picks!)

Your skin absorbs everything you put on it—so why settle for anything less than truly clean? While many facial moisturizers market themselves as “natural” or “organic,” they often hide behind greenwashed claims, still packing in toxic preservatives, hormone disruptors, & health-compromising ingredients!

You want to be sure your face moisturizer is truly safe. That’s why it’s best to choose ones that contain 100% natural, organic ingredients with no toxic preservatives, additives or fragrances—or even better, are USDA Certified Organic! (Learn MORE ~USDA CERTIFED ORGANIC  here.)

🌿Why Go Clean with Face moisturizers?

Facial skin is delicate and highly absorbent—& what goes on your skin, goes in youChoosing a clean, non-toxic moisturizer is key to keeping your skin healthy, hydrated, & resilient without burdening your body with harmful ingredients linked to serious health risks. Here are some common toxic ingredients to avoid in facial moisturizers:

     

  • ⚠️Parabens (i.e. Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben): Hormone disruptors linked to reproductive issues & CANCER

    ⚠️Phthalates (i.e. Diethyl Phthalate, Dibutyl Phthalate): Skin irritants & hormone disruptors linked to CANCER

    ⚠️Synthetic Fragrances (i.e. Fragrance): Cocktail of undisclosed chemicals linked to allergic reactions, hormone disruption, & CANCER

    ⚠️Formaldehyde/Formaldehyde-Releasing Ingredients: (i.e. Formaldehyde, DMDM-hydantoin): Respiratory irritants linked to allergies & CANCER

    ⚠️Contaminated Additives (e.g., Polysorbate-20, Propylene Glycol): Considered toxic ingredients themselves, they also often contain contaminants linked to CANCER

    ⚠️"Safer" Preservatives (i.e. Grapefruit Seed Extract, Japanese Honeysuckle, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol): Considered "safer" preservatives, they are still linked to various health issues including CANCER

The good news? You don't need to compromise. There are TRULY clean, effective, toxin-free facial moisturizers that ditch the sketchy ingredients & instead feed your skin with plant-powered, skin-loving nourishment. At Keeping It Real Clean, we’ve done the research so you can moisturize smart, not toxic.

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Let’s get into our favorite truly toxin-free face moisturizers!

Top Truly Toxin-Free  face moisturizers 

1. Primally pure: clarifying cream

Ideal for acne-prone or sensitive skin, this cream melts into the skin to calm inflammation, even skin tone & keep skin balanced w/o harsh chemicals. Infused with natural antibacterial & anti-inflammatory ingredients for a glowing complexion.  (Learn MORE ~primally pure here.)

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2. badger: rose beauty balm

Deeply hydrating & antioxidant-rich, this super-emollient balm is perfect for dry, mature, or sensitive skin needing that extra layer of love. With its buttery texture & dreamy scent this is what skincare dreams are made of. (Learn MORE ~Badger here.)

  • ❤️Why we love it:

      Ultra-moisturizing & beautifully fragrant. A clean beauty staple. #BotanicalBliss

    🔥Rave review:

      "Wow, this stuff smells so good & makes my skin look & feel amazing! I've noticed my

      skin drying out as I've moved into my 40s & this rose beauty balm feels like it is

      restoring that moisture & youthfulness."

    ALL Recommended Badger Moisturizers:

             👉 Rose beauty Balm (All Skin Types)

           👉 Rose Face & Body Bundle

           👉 ALL Badger SKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

                                 

3. poofy organics: Flawless Face PM

This nutrient-rich PM cream is formulated with organic plant oils & botanical extracts to hydrate, soothe, & help repair your skin overnight. Lightweight but powerful, it absorbs beautifully without clogging pores, w/helichrysum for the win! (Learn MORE ~Poofy Organics here.

                 👉 ALL poofy organics SKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

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4. honey girl organics: face & eye creme

USDA Certified Organic & crafted in Hawai’i, this dual-purpose cream hydrates & nourishes delicate skin with royal jelly, olive oil, & essential oils. Great for all-day hydration with a luxe feel. It's a #BestSeller for a reason!  (Learn MORE ~honey Girl Organics here.)

  • ❤️Why we love it:

      Bees know best—rich, organic hydration for queen-level soft skin. #BeeNourished

    🔥Rave Review:

     "Best face cream ever!!! Smells delicious & does wonders for your face & eyes. Great

       deal for the price! I've been using this cream for about 15 years now. I'm going to be 62

       but I look like I'm in my mid-40s. I always get compliments about how nice my face

       looks & how lovely I smell."

    ALL recommended HG Moisturizers:

           👉 Face & Eye Creme (Very Dry, Combo, & Oily Skin)

             👉 Face & Eye Creme-extra sensitive (Sensitive Skin)

           👉 night Creme (PM Anti-Aging)

           👉 night Creme-extra Sensitive (Sensitive Skin PM)

           👉 SUper Skin food (Richest & Most Nourishing)

           👉 rose creme (Renew & Brighten)

             👉 Matte Moisturizer (Shine Control)

           👉 Skincare Samples

           👉 Skincare sets

           👉 ALL honey girl organics SKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

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5. Toups & co: Frankincense Face Balm

A tallow-based balm infused with the ancient skin-repairing power of frankincense. Rich in vitamins & fatty acids, it deeply nourishes & supports skin renewal for a radiant complexion. Made with 100% grass-fed & grass-finished tallow! (Learn MORE ~Toups & Co here.)

  • ❤️Why we love it:

      Frankincense + tallow = skin transformation. #AncientWisdomModernGlow

    🔥Rave Review:

      "I've been using this face balm for a few weeks now & my combination skin has become

       so incredibly smooth. It seems to love this stuff! Now I don't need much makeup at all

       because of how happy I am with my skin. Thank you Toups & Co!" 

    ALL recommended T&C Moisturizers:

             👉 frankincense balm (Anti-Aging & Brightening)

           👉 Skincare Sets

                 👉 ALL toups & co SKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

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6. Bambu Earth: hydration cactus concentrate

This luxe, waterless pressed serum-meets-balm delivers a juicy, dewy glow with powerhouse botanicals like prickly pear, blue tansy, turmeric & tamanu oil. Smooth, satiny, & spa-scented—your new favorite ritual in a jar. (Learn MORE ~Bambu Earth here.)

  • ❤️Why we love it:

      Glow-up with every drop—luxury meets clean. #CactusGlowQueen

    🔥Rave Review:

     "I cannot express to the fullest my joy in finding this product. My (menopausal) skin has

      never looked so good & felt so hydrated. This Intense Hydration Cactus is no joke. I love

      it & am now a faithful user! THANK YOU Bambu Earth!" 

    ALL recommended BE Moisturizers:

           👉 Intense Hydration Cactus Concentrate (Hydrating & Healing)

           👉 Petitgrain Moisturizer (Clearing & Toning)

           👉 Skincare Kits

           👉 ALL bambu earth SKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

7. Queen of the thrones: Roll-On w/Rose Quartz

Glow like a minimalist in the best way! This one-ingredient USDA Certified Organic wonder deeply hydrates, smooths fine lines, & evens skin tone—without clogging pores. The rose quartz roller adds a grounding, mess-free touch. (Learn MORE ~queen of the thrones here.)

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8. a'del: Moisturizing facial stick

A travel-friendly facial moisturizer that does it all. Packed with mango butter, cranberry seed oil, & evening primrose, this nutrient-dense stick hydrates, soothes, & protects without clogging pores. Doubles as a primer or lip balm—genius!! (Learn MORE ~A'del here.)

  • ❤️Why we love it:

      Multitasking magic with antioxidant superstars. #StickWithClean

    🔥Rave Review:

      "I just love this product! The stick has the perfect amount of moisturizing for make up

        application. It's so easy to apply! Love anything in stick form. Truly awesome! Will

        definitely buy again!"

    ALL recommended A'del Moisturizers:

            👉 Duo Balm (All Skin Types)

            👉 Blue lagoon Face balm (Inflamed, Acne-Prone & Rosacea)

          👉 Essential Skin Care Set

          👉 All A'del SKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

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9. ola botanicals: Eye & Line Cream

This USDA Certified Organic cream is formulated with aloe, jojoba, green tea, & chamomile to firm, plump, & fight puffiness & dark circles fast. Targets fine lines around eyes & lips with pure plant-based power—no junk, no fillers!  (Learn MORE ~ola Botanicals here.)

  • ❤️Why we love it:

       Plant-powered wrinkle defense in a clean, simple formula. #EyesOnClean

    🔥Rave review:

      "I have used a lot of these type products for lines & puffiness around the eyes & lines

       around the mouth throughout the years (I am 76) & finally settled on this one as most

       effective for me. Have been using for years now-Love it!"

    ALL recommended OB Moisturizers:

           👉 eye & line cream (Anti-Aging & Nourishing)

           👉 Hydrate & Renew Skincare Sets

           👉 ALL Ola Botanicals SKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

                                                   

10. S.W. Basics: Day Cream

Three ingredients. Endless moisture. Thick, rich, & totally clean—no fillers, no fuss. For face, body, & any skin craving simplicity. Vegan, cruelty-free, & made for all skin types. Your skin, simplified. (Learn MORE ~S.w. Basics here.)

  • ❤️Why we love it:

      Less is more—simple ingredients, seriously good skin! #BareBeauty

    🔥Rave Review:

     "BEST moisturizer I have ever used. Nice to find it on Amazon. I use this for face & body.

      It only has THREE ingredients & leaves my skin silky smooth & doesn't cause acne."

    ALL recommended S.W. Basics Moisturizers:

           👉 Day Cream (Deeply Hydrating)

         👉 Night cream (Deeply Hydrating PM)

         👉 Skincare sets

                👉 ALL S.w. basics sKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

11. Nature's Brands: rose day cream

A USDA Certified Organic, vegan cream packed with skin-soothing botanicals & zero junkPure, plant-powered hydration with healing, therapeutic ingredients for all skin types. (Learn MORE ~NAture's Brands here.)

  • ❤️Why we love it:

      Top-tier standards & just silky, skin-loving nourishment. #CleanToTheCore

    🔥Rave review:

      "I have a sensitive skin & eyes & these products are wonderful for me. I have been

        using them for the past 10 years or so & would not use anything else."

    ALL recommended NB moisturizers:

            👉 rose day cream (All Skin Types)

            👉 Spf 15 Day cream (Protect & Hydrate)

            👉 night cream (All Skin Types PM)

            👉 ALL Nature's brands SKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

                                                             

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12. Earthley: blueberry hemp moisturizer

Whipped to perfection with non-comedogenic oils, herbs, & antioxidants—this moisturizer melts into your skin to deeply nourish without clogging pores. Great for sensitive, acne-prone, or aging skin! (Learn MORE ~Earthley here.)

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13. Lauren Brooke: Intensive Skin Thérapie

Balm-to-the-rescue! Calms, heals, & hydrates dry, irritated, or flaky skin—fast. Smells delicious, absorbs like a dream, & doubles as a luxe night cream. This silky whipped goodness is gentle enough for all ages & skin types. (Learn MORE ~Lauren Brooke here.)

  • ❤️Why we love it:

      A skin savior in a jar—soothes, hydrates, & heals everything. #BotanicalBalmMagic

    🔥Rave Review:

      "Absolutely love this all natural high-quality organic intensive skin therapy that is the

       best hydration I've found for my face & neck! I use daytime & at night leaving a

       soft dewy youthful look on my skin. Highly recommend!"

    ALL recommended LB Moisturizers:

            👉 intensive skin therapie (Dry & Damaged Skin)

          👉 Eye Firming Creme (Eye Anti-Aging)

          👉 clear Moisturizer (Acne-Prone)

          👉 ALL Lauren brooke SKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

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14. Chagrin Valley: Whipped Squalane Cream

A silky, feather-light whipped mousse dream with plant power. Deeply hydrates, softens fine lines, & supports aging skin (especially around the eyes)—without any greasiness. Gentle enough for all skin types. (Learn MORE ~chagrin valley here.)

  • ❤️Why we love it:

      One jar, two jobs: total face + eye revival. #WhippedToPerfection

    🔥Rave Review:

      "I can't even believe how incredible this cream is! I have tried so many things to address

       my hormonal skin issues: rough, dry, bumpy chin, dry spots on cheeks, forehead. This

       has completely restored & moisturized my face. I'm so elated!"

    ALL recommended CV moisturizers:

             👉 whipped squalane cream face & eye Cream (All Skin Types)

                 👉 ALL Chagrin valley SKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

                                               

15. Carina organics: daily face moisturizer

Scent-free, synthetic-free, & loaded with organic fruit & plant extracts, this gentle moisturizer calms & restores while keeping your skin barrier strong. Vegan & hypoallergenic, too! (Learn MORE ~carina organics here.)

  • ❤️Why we love it:

      Zero scent, zero toxins—just skin-calming, everyday hydration. #SensitiveSkinSavior

    🔥Rave Review:

     "I love this moisturizer!! I thought switching to cleaner nontoxic personal products

      would be a sacrifice; it’s just the opposite. It feels so rich when I put it on in the morning,

       it feels like an indulgence. And I get to enjoy the idea that it is healthier for me!"

    ALL recommended CO Moisturizers:

             👉 daily face moisturizer (All Skin Types)

                 👉 ALL Carina organics SKINCARE (A KIRC vetted brand! Enjoy ALL their products:)

🔄Ready to Make the Switch?

Your moisturizer should nourish your skin, not compromise your health. These 5 toxin-free picks deliver real results using only the safest, most effective ingredients. Want to keep the clean beauty journey going?

Don’t miss: Our Cleanest body care Recommendations for even more clean beauty favorites!

Your choices matter. Let’s keep it real clean, one product at a time!✨

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