Strengths: They provide complete ingredient lists on their Web site; all of their facial sunscreens provide sufficient UVA protection.

Weaknesses: Expensive; ingredient lists do not reflect FDA standards (terms such as “organic botanical extracts” and “organic juices of” don’t make the regulatory cut); occasional use of jar or clear packaging diminishes the potency of light- and air-sensitive antioxidants; no products to successfully manage acne or skin discolorations; no reliable exfoliants; several products, including the facial sunscreens, contain juices, plant extracts, or fragrant oils that are known skin irritants.

Consumers looking for skin care products with organic ingredients can consider some of the options from Juice Beauty—there are a handful of effective, non-irritating organic skin products in this line. Yet, as I stated before, although organic is a strong pull for consumers, it does not always (actually, in most instances it absolutely does not) translate into better or safer cosmetics. Considering the range of ingredients Juice Beauty uses: most of them are indeed natural and certified organic.