10 Organic German Beauty Products to Stock Up On—And Sneak Past Customs Stateside Inline
Photo: Courtesy of kneipp.com1/10A few drops of water turn this all-natural enzyme powder into an exfoliating 10-minute mask that’s ideal for sensitive skin—and powerful enough to restore your glow after a late-night detour to Berghain.
Kneipp Regeneration Enzyme Peeling Powder, $9
Photo: Courtesy of undgretel.com2/10Boasting high-impact shades in shelfie-ready packaging, the Berlin-based beauty company Und Gretel is quite possibly the sexiest organic makeup brand out there—with fans like Karolina Kurkova relying on their makeup artists to pick up the cultish kajal-inspired Luk cream eyeshadow until the line becomes available stateside.
Und Gretel Luk Creme Eye Stick, $37
Photo: Courtesy of ecco-verde.de3/10As anyone browsing the skin care section at the apothecaries and drugstores will quickly notice, Hauschka isn’t the only “Dr.” on the organic beauty scene. Licorice root helps this wild rose–scented serum fight the good fight against hyperpigmentation, while hyaluronic acid offers a mid-winter moisture boost.
Dr. Scheller Wild Rose De-Pigment Serum, $20
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Photo: Courtesy of weleda.de4/10Fans of Weleda’s cult Skin Food moisturizer will find a dizzying selection of the naturopathic line’s products (at a much better price) at the flagship store in the Mitte district—as well as the many apothecaries and health food stores—including this plant-based toothpaste that’s spiked with soothing chamomile extract and flavored with a green blend of essential oils.
Weleda Plant Gel Toothpaste, $5
Photo: Courtesy of iplusm.berlin5/10To survive a Berlin winter is to make peace with supercharged flyaways—that is, unless you’ve stocked up on this vegan, BDIH-certified deep conditioner that’s loaded with argan oil and shea butter.
I + M Deep Conditioner, $13
