Maya K.
3d ago
★ 5.0
Finally, SPF that doesn't pill
I wear this under foundation every day. Zero white cast on my medium-deep skin and it plays nice with my Dewdrop serum. Solara gets it.
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Solara Lab· SPF that feels like a second skinPine & Alum· Deodorant that actually lastsNourish Co.· Clean protein, zero chalkDewdrop· Skin that drinks waterRoot Ritual· Hair care rooted in botanicalsMint Theory· Toothpaste you can pronounceSolara Lab· SPF that feels like a second skinPine & Alum· Deodorant that actually lastsNourish Co.· Clean protein, zero chalkDewdrop· Skin that drinks waterRoot Ritual· Hair care rooted in botanicalsMint Theory· Toothpaste you can pronounce
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Staff pick
Daily Sheer SPF 50
Solara Lab
A weightless mineral sunscreen with non-nano zinc oxide. No white cast, reef-conscious, and built for everyday wear under makeup or alone.
$32
Zinc OxideSqualaneNiacinamide
★ 4.9214 reviews
Community fave
Cedar + Bergamot Deo
Pine & Alum
Cream deodorant with magnesium and potassium alum. Fresh woody scent that stays put through workouts without clogging pores.
$18
Magnesium HydroxidePotassium AlumArrowroot Powder
★ 4.6341 reviews
Best seller
Vanilla Hemp Protein
Nourish Co.
25g plant protein per scoop from hemp + pea. Naturally sweetened with monk fruit. Mixes smooth — no gritty aftertaste.
$42
Hemp ProteinPea Protein IsolateMonk Fruit Extract
★ 4.8456 reviews
Meet the makers
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San Diego, CA
Solara Lab
SPF that feels like a second skin
★ 4.81,840 following
Portland, OR
Pine & Alum
Deodorant that actually lasts
★ 4.63,201 following
Boulder, CO
Nourish Co.
Clean protein, zero chalk
★ 4.75,120 following
Brooklyn, NY
Dewdrop
Skin that drinks water
★ 4.98,900 following
Asheville, NC
Root Ritual
Hair care rooted in botanicals
★ 4.51,450 following
Austin, TX
Mint Theory
Toothpaste you can pronounce
★ 4.4980 following
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Jordan T.
7d ago
★ 5.0
Survived a Texas summer
I was skeptical of cream deodorants. This one made it through 90° days and a spin class. The cedar scent is subtle, not cologne-y.
72 found this helpful
Sam R.
12d ago
★ 4.0
Actually mixes without a blender
Shaken in a bottle with oat milk — smooth. Vanilla is real, not perfume. Wish the bag was a little bigger but quality over quantity.
31 found this helpful
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Finds@lena.shops.small·4h ago
Anyone else replace their whole bathroom with tiny brands?
Started with Pine & Alum, now I'm fully Solara + Dewdrop + Mint Theory. Curious what your 'complete swap' looks like.
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Ingredients@zinc.or.bust·11h ago
Non-nano zinc: what % actually works for you?
Solara's Daily Sheer is 20% and I don't burn. Curious if anyone's found a lower % that still holds for outdoor runs.
67 likes21 replies
Taste test@protein.nerd·26h ago
Nourish Co. cacao vs. the big brands
Blind tasted with roommates. Nourish won 3–1. The magnesium in the recovery blend is a quiet hero for my sleep.
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