Credo's Clean Beauty Discovery Kit

Getting the Clean Beauty Discovery Kit is akin to walking into Credo, mecca for clean beauty products, and asking one of their knowledgable staff if there are any must-haves. Buying beauty products online can be a bit of a gamble when dealing with variables like color. But this well curated kit bypasses all this by delivering essentials tailored to anyone who wants clean, shiny hair, glowing, smooth skin and the absence of body odor.  And who doesn't want that?

Those who don't wear makeup will find this invaluable, and any beauty junkie will find at least one new favorite in this stash. I'd wholly recommend the kit as a gift to any gym rats, frequent travelers or anyone new to clean beauty. Break it up into stocking stuffers or treat yourself with these seven "holy grail" items. Plus, the charming bag is generously sized for stashing more travel ready essentials. 

Tata Harper's Resurfacing Mask is highly lauded for it's instant benefits. It's a gentle exfoliator, and the immediate results are remarkable. Skin feels smoother and fresher and any excess oiliness is mopped up. It's a translucent pink, florally scented gel, and dries within 5-10 mins, but you're advised to keep it on to 20 mins. I'll mist my face with water to prolong the dewy stage before rinsing it off.

Pai Chamomile & Rosehip Calming Day Cream is a lovely lightweight lotion that locks in moisture and delivers long lasting hydration. 

The Lovefresh Grapefruit Deodorant has a bright, cheerfully citrus scent in very portable stick. And anyone who's been disappointed by natural deodorants will be glad to know that yes, it does work!

De Mamiel Restorative Cleansing Balm and Skin Owl Eye+ are both beloved staples I hear about time and time again. I was thrilled to try these both out and happy to report they both live up to the hype. I treat the cleansing balm like a moisturizing mask, and my fussy skin responds really well to it. The Eye treatment is a cool, milky-clear gel that performs like a decadent eye cream, but doesn't slide around my eye make up.

Evolvh UltraShine Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner were surprisingly my favorites from this kit, and I'm not the sort of person to get too giddy over haircare. They work, really really well, and impart a powder scent that reminds me of Donna Karen's Cashmere Mist. Bonus, I found that I didn't need any shine boosting finishing spray or volumizers when using this duo.

Amanda Lacey Cleansing Pomade

I was afflicted with stubborn acne during my early twenties, and none of the products I hawked at the beauty counters made any significant improvement. But I was introduced by an incredible make up artist at a Barney's to Eve Lom's bestselling cleanser, which she promised would clear up my face if I used it and only it for a couple weeks. "I've got college loans, and break out from using the same makeup sponge twice" I responded, "and you want me to shell out how much money for an oil face wash?" But she was right, and I was amazed that after being trained to think oil was the cause of acne, this oil cleanser did fix my skin. And so it was an ongoing love affair until I wised up to the paraben controversy, and how many problematic ingredients my beloved pot of Eve Lom contained.

Enter Amanda Lacey, facialist to Gwyneth Paltrow and Anna Wintour, amongst others, and who's been advocating the use of botanical oils long before it became mainstream. Her cleansing pomade is a cult classic, long established in the UK–15 years and counting–and now gaining traction in the US.

It is the perfect substitution as the ingredient list is seriously vetted and safe. No fillers here, this cleanser contains a roster of botanical high grade oils, including anti-inflammatory calendula, breakout quelling camphor, and naturally occurring vitamins to protect and feed the skin.

The hero product from her eponymous line, the pride of ownership goes beyond the norm as she only makes 1,000 of these at a time, and is present in the lab during all stages of the manufacturing. 

This white glass jar looks as luxe sitting on my bathroom counter as the emollient balm it contains. No need to dig it out, a soft dab of this melts upon impact. A little facial massage with the finger tips, working the oil gently and evenly into the face and neck aids in lymphatic drainage and promoting circulation. Finish by polishing it off with a warm muslin cloth and you're seriously glowing. Skin is effectively cleansed and balanced, for once, I'm not reaching for a moisturizer to ward off the papery feeling I get after most cleansers. It soothes dry patches and whisks away oil in congested areas. Once incorporated into your skincare routine, you'll likely find that you need less of your other products, it's just that good.