The Clean + Conscious Awards, founded in 2019 by Emily Fletcher, are now in their sixth year. Emily, a practicing optometrist of 15 years, mother of two, and holder of postgraduate qualifications in Pharmacology and Advanced Chemistry, established these awards to celebrate safe and socially responsible products. Over eight years ago, Emily began documenting her journey to find truly healthy, non-toxic products for her home and family. Her ability to read scientific research papers, explain her findings clearly, and provide an independent voice without brand association has made her a well-respected authority in the clean and conscious world.
Each year, the Awards set a gold standard, showcasing brands and small businesses that prioritise clean and conscious practices. This positive influence is evident as larger brands take note and consumers become increasingly vigilant about product ingredients, origins, and ethical practices, calling out greenwashing and demanding transparency.
This year, I am honoured to join the 2024 Expert Panel for the Beauty/Skincare category as a judge for the Awards. Being involved as a judge has been an incredibly rewarding experience, allowing me to witness firsthand the dedication and innovation of brands committed to ethical practices. Winners will be announced in the coming month, marking an exciting milestone for all involved.
In addition to skincare, brands can enter various categories including makeup, body, baby, kids, haircare, home, food and nutrition, fashion and fitness, and zero waste. This wide range of categories highlights the Awards’ commitment to promoting clean and conscious living across all aspects of daily life.
The categories I judged this year include:
Best Cleanser – Normal
- Seaflora Skincare – Sea Therapy Facial Cleanser
- Quite Frankly Natural – Revitalising Daily Foaming Cleanser
- Alys Skincare For The Soul – Cleaning Me Softly Cleanser
- WILDCRAFTED ORGANICS – Flower Acid Cleanser
- Evolu Skincare – Relaxing Creme Cleanser
Best Face Mask
- SumaNurica – Collagen Essence Hydrating Face Mask
- Roccoco Botanicals – Overnight Recovery Mask
- DScribe Beauty – Honne – Glow Honey Mask
- Prota – Face Mask
- NATURALLOGIC – UNMASK Detox Hydration Mask
Best Hyaluronic Acid Serum
- Mukti Organics – Hyaluronic Marine Serum
- Indira Organics – Pigmentation Serum
- Nude By Nature – Hydrating Facial Serum
- Biode Australia – Red Enzyme Plumping Serum
- Alys Skincare For The Soul – Everyday Serum
Best Moisturiser – Normal/Combination
- La Mav – Wrinkle Smoothing Cream
- Clemence Organics – Calming Daily Face Lotion
- Edible Beauty – Australia No.4 Vanilla Silk Hydrating Lotion
- ILA AVA Skincare – Nourish Face Cream
- Biode Australia – Day Cream
I have been thoroughly impressed by the quality and efficacy of these products, as well as the remarkable social responsibility commitments from each brand. Good luck to all the incredible brands that have entered. Stay tuned for more details about the winners when they are announced.
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Exciting news! The return of the Clean + Conscious Awards for a sixth year is a great reminder to celebrate and support brands making a positive impact on our health and the planet.