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Find something similar to trendy/popular products that's safer for you and the planet.

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​Round Lab Birch Juice sunscreen SPF 50+

Price (2024): ~ $19.60

1.69 oz bottle

birchlab sunscreen bottle image

Why it might be problematic?

From Clearya:​​

  • One potentially toxic ingredient that's bad for the planet.

  • 2 ingredients that are restricted in cosmetics in Europe.

Why it might be okay?

But, Yuka gives this a 100/100 score. I don't think Yuka has environmental concerns on their app. 

Dupes

Better for the planet dupe #1:

​Babo Botanicals Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion 

Price (2024): ~ $17.57

3.0 oz bottle

Why it might be better?

  • No alerts on Clearya

  • EWG verified 

  • One alert on Yuka 

babo botanicals bottle image. Text reads babo botanics super shield mineral sunscreen lotion 50 sensitive skin.

Better for the planet dupe #2 :

​Beauty of Joseon, Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics

Price (2024): ~ $15.57

1.69 oz bottle

bottle image reads: beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50+

Why it might be better?

  • Only one ingredient that's restricted in cosmetics in Europe on Clearya. ​

  • Yuka recommends this and gives a score of 100/100 for the old formula of this.  

Popular

O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Lotion Unscented

Price (2024): ~ $14.99

7 oz bottle ($2.14/oz)

Bottle reads: O'Keeffe's working hands cream

Why it's problematic?

From Clearya:​​

  • One banned or toxic chemical. 

  • One potentially toxic chemical. 

  • One potential allergen. 

  • One ingredient with restrictions in EU. 

 

Yuka score: 33/100

Dupes

Less toxic dupe #1 (for anyone):

Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Soothing Body Lotion 

Price (2024): ~ $9.59

8 Oz bottle ($1.20/oz)

Why it might be better?

bottle reads Andalou 1000 roses body lotion
  • Only one ingredient that some people might be allergic to. Other ingredients were marked as safe by Clearya. 

  • Cheaper!

Less toxic dupe #2 (for men):

Duke Cannon Bloody Knuckles Hand Repair Balm - Fragrance Free​

Price (2024): ~ $6.99

3 oz bottle ($2.33/oz)

Bottle reads Duke Cannon Supply Co Bloody Knuckles Hand Repair Balm

Why it might be better?

(For Men)

  • Only 2 ingredients that are restricted in EU. 

  • Note: I wouldn't recommend this for women or children. Listed here since it has a similar marketing vibe to the O'Keeffe's lotion. 

Let me know if there's other products you're interested in :)

Disclaimer: Views and opinions are my own. 

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