Author: htogles
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What caught our eye: readers just voted a fruit-pigmented brand America’s No. 1 clean beauty pick
On October 20, 100% PURE announced it had been named No. 1 Clean Beauty Brand in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, following editorial selection by Newsweek and voting by readers. The brand’s own announcement describes makeup colored with fruit and plant pigments instead of synthetic dyes, a list of more than 2,870 banned ingredients including… Read more
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What caught our eye: organic beauty just had its awards night — and the humble bar was ready
Epicutis took home seven honours at the 2026 Organic Beauty Awards this week, including Grand Champion and Platinum for Best Clinical Luxury Skincare — a sign that "organic" is no longer a niche shelf at the back of the store, but the standard the luxury end is now judged against. Eden makes no health claims,… Read more
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What caught our eye: Clean beauty’s growth has officially moved below the neck
Clean beauty’s growth has officially moved below the neck: according to risingtrends.co’s October 2026 skincare trends roundup, body washes now sit at 90,500 monthly searches (up 22% year over year), and shoppers are reading the backs of body products the way they once only did for face serums — actives and formats first, values labels… Read more
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What caught our eye: cold season is handwashing season
A late-September wellness roundup flagged five everyday habits for cold and flu season, and the unglamorous hero is one we already know: good hygiene, rest, and simple routines. We would add one more: make the ritual pleasant enough to keep. A proper bar soap by the sink and a slow bath at night are small… Read more