Adonia
By Chris Ciolli
Spain’s first certified ecological cosmetics shop, Adonia is where to head when you’re ready to switch to beauty products that are kind to the planet and never tested on animals. Its Gràcia and Eixample shops carry everything from eco laundry detergent for sensitive skin to natural nail polish and organic mascara.
The staff know the range inside out and are happy to share tips – they’ll even make up samples to order. Can’t face leaving the couch? Online orders over €35 ship free within a day or two, samples included, so you can try before you commit.
For a first order we’d point you to Latvian brand Madara’s SOS line – it’s never let us down, combination skin and all – and the household basics (shower gel, hand soap and the like) from French organics house Coslys.