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We search the globe to find you the best healthy beauty products.

We really get to know the people, the science, and the safety behind them.

And, importantly, we really get to know you. Not through an algorithm, but through our team of very special Guides. Because great service matters — and here, so do you.

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Marie Veronique

On a mission to create safe skincare that truly makes a difference, Marie-Véronique Nadeau began formulating products over 20 years ago. Her training in chemistry & aesthetics is clearly visible in these beautiful formulas, which have developed a cult following among editors, celebrities, and top facialists. Visit our blog to learn more about Marie, her unique point of view, and the wonderful products she whips up in her Berkeley lab with such esteemed collaborators as Kristina Holey. Marie Veronique is among our most beloved brands for a simple reason: these products truly, deeply, authentically work. And the bonus for us is that their team is a complete delight to work with. 

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We think that a great beauty shop shouldn’t just deliver the most effective nontoxic products in the world. It should also deliver the most well-informed, personalized guidance — turning the simple search for a product into an enlightening journey. One that's unique, just like you.

Browse our expert-curated range of the most effective healthy beauty products from around the world: each one was chosen by our very particular founder, Dara, for a specific reason. And if you'd like more direction, our rigorously trained Guides are always delighted to help with thorough recommendations and custom samples. Call, email, or visit us in San Francisco — we can’t wait to meet you. (Speaking of email, you won't want to miss our weekly newsletters: you'll be the first to see what's new and get access to our special offers.)

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"Whoa. This is not your usual bath product. I was skeptical about how a sea soak could detoxify, until I found myself sweating in the tub and then feeling deeply relaxed, yet rejuvenated, afterwards. Whatever magic is happening here, I’ll take it."

Jill R.

"Wow. You weren't kidding...I feel like some hyperpigmentation right below my eyes is already fading and my neck is firmer. These are two problem areas that I'd largely given up on, so I'm pretty shocked to see a difference. It feels so light and hydrating, too."

Andrea F.

"I ordered one on the day it came out. Then a couple weeks later, ordered another because I was already freaking out that something so good would sell out immediately and take a while to restock. It's the best all-around cleanser I've used."

Olympia T.

"The difference in my skin from April 2018 to now must be seen to be believed. Having never used oil on my face I wasn't sure what to expect with Dara's Oil, but I wouldn't return to a cream moisturizer for anything. This oil is light, penetrating, and not greasy."

Jill

"In all honesty, this serum has changed my COVID nurse skin. It instantly rehydrates, plumps tissue, decreases redness, increases elasticity, and leaves a subtle glow...friends and co-workers have positively commented on the change in my skin."

Karen W.

"I tried a lot of natural shampoo and finally found my holy grail. Bonus points, the scent of this shampoo is divine, so much so it enriches my shampooing experience."

Claire

"I hadn't gotten a good night's sleep in over two weeks and was at my wits' end. I kept waking up after 4-5 hours and unable to get back to sleep. Last night I took the sleep tonic and stress tonic with water before bed. I slept deeply and awoke feeling refreshed and full of energy!"

Andrew

"I absolutely love this serum. Every time I think about moving away from it, I keep coming back. I've tried countless other moisturizers (natural and not) and there is nothing that makes my sensitive rosacea-prone skin feel as hydrated, soothed and luxe as this one from Vintners."

Allison S.

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