The Body Shop, a British-born brand founded by Dame Anita Roddick in 1976, was decades ahead of the Gen Z beauty industry. From the beginning, we focused on ethically sourced natural ingredients, cruelty-free products, and social causes, and our original business model also included refillable packaging. So this week’s shocking news that The Body Shop was going into administration was met with reverberations of sadness at the nostalgic brand’s uncertain future.
Today, we have over 1,000 strong products globally, including throwbacks and bestsellers, from cult classic body butters and nostalgic scents to tea tree-infused skin care and a full makeup line. Additionally, on January 3, The Body Shop was announced as the world’s first beauty brand to have 100% of its product formulations certified by the Vegan Society.
Online and in-store trading is currently operating as normal and there is no confirmation of any potential closures at this time. But this announcement got us thinking about our favorite products from this popular British beauty brand.
Whether you enjoyed the iconic White Musk scent as a teenager, keep an eye on the product range as part of your vegan beauty routine, or regularly purchase cult classics like the brand’s body butters. Keep reading for a selection of the best, tried-and-true products. Purchase from The Body Shop.
How we test The Body Shop products
We’ve spent months testing select products, checking their formulation, ingredients, and packaging. From skin care, shampoos, fragrances, body vises, and pillow sprays. Read the full judgment.
A selection of products we’ve tried and tested
(Helen Wilson Beavers)
Best products from The Body Shop in 2024:
- Best overall The Body Shop product – The Body Shop Edelweiss Daily Serum Concentrate, 30ml: £32, Thebodyshop.com
- Ideal for deep cleansing hair care – The Body Shop Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, 250ml: £10, Thebodyshop.com
- best cult classic – The Body Shop Shea Body Butter, 200ml: £19, Thebodyshop.com
- Perfect for uplifting scents – The Body Shop White Musk Eau de Toilette, 60ml: £30, Thebodyshop.com
- Perfect for natural makeup – The Body Shop Natural Foam Mascara: £15, Thebodyshop.com
