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Certified natural cosmetics made in Germany since 1987, vegan and cruelty-free
Certified natural cosmetics manufactured in Germany since 1987, with vegan and cruelty-free skincare, makeup and body care lines.
What Lavera does
Lavera is a certified natural cosmetics brand founded in 1987 and headquartered near Hannover, Germany. The company develops and manufactures skincare, body care, haircare, and makeup entirely in-house in Germany, with a portfolio of over 1,000 products formulated around organic ingredients.
Certifications and commitments
Every Lavera product carries NATRUE or ECOCERT COSMOS ORGANIC certification, and the majority are vegan-certified. The brand has held PETA's "cruelty-free" status since 2020 and consistently receives strong ÖKO-TEST reviews for both formulation and efficacy. Lines are organized by skin type and life stage ("basis sensitive" for sensitive skin, "My Age" for mature skin, "Glow by Nature" for daily care), with pricing ranging from under €4 for basics to around €20 for specialized treatments.
Positioning
Against global naturals-adjacent brands, Lavera's differentiator is genuine certification (not just "clean beauty" marketing) combined with German manufacturing and a multi-decade sustainability track record that includes reforestation and forest-protection projects across Europe. It's a natural European alternative to brands like Burt's Bees or The Body Shop for shoppers who want verifiable natural-cosmetics certification.
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