As a beauty editor who gets handfuls of packages and products sent to my home almost every day, I'm always thinking about the kinds of items I receive and the amount of waste they produce. The truth is that living a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle [1] isn't the easiest thing (especially not in the beauty industry), but in the last year, there have been a ton of brands that have made an effort to produce high-quality products that come in recyclable packageing or refillable materials that help consumers produce less waste.
Sustainable beauty [2] is a much-needed, growing movement with companies like Fenty Skin and Tata Harper adding to the fold with products that are easy to recycle and free of single-use plastic. While there's much more that needs to be done in this regard, we'd like to think of the products ahead are a good place to start. Read ahead to check out some of our favourite refillable beauty products that you can feel good about using (and reusing).
Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturiser
The outer packageing of the Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturiser [3] ($35) contains a product-filled insert that you can simply replace with another tube once you run out. The moisturiser itself is light as a feather, and is perfect for layering on makeup after knocking out your morning skin-care routine.
Love Beauty & Planet Argan Oil & Lavender Smooth & Serene Shampoo
This Love Beauty & Planet Argan Oil & Lavender Smooth & Serene Shampoo [4] ($7) is packaged in a bottle made from 100 percent recycled plastic. Next year, the brand is introducing completely refillable aluminium bottles for its shampoos and conditioners.
Myro Deodourant Kit
The Myro Deodourant Kit [5] ($12) is free of aluminium and harsh chemicals, and comes with a refillable case and recyclable deodourant pods. The product can also be bought via a $10 subscription that can be stopped or changed at any time.
Follain Refillable Everything Soap
If you're in need of a refill of the Follain Refillable Everything Soap [6] ($24), you can either purchase yours online or head to a store and refill your bottle with a tap in person.
Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturiser
The Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturiser [7] ($68) is a lightweight product with a reusable jar that helps you reduce waste while giving your skin a healthy glow. You can also recycle your refill pod once you run out of product.
Clove + Hallow Pressed Mineral Foundation Refill Pan
The Clove + Hallow Pressed Mineral Foundation Refill Pan [8] ($24) is 100 vegan and cruelty-free, and can be purchased along with an $8 refillable compact [9] to store it in.
Kjaer Weis Cream Blush
Kjaer Weis Cream Blush [10] ($56) features packageing that's made of metal, so that once you run out, all you have to do is purchase a refill at almost half the price.
By Humankind Deodourant
The packageing of the by Humankind Deodourant [11] ($15) is made with recycled paper that can be composted at the end of each use.
Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips 2
The great thing about these Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips 2 [12] ($37) is that you can swap them in and out of any one lipstick tube, which will likely give you some extra space in your beauty bag should you want to wear multiple colours.
Fenty Beauty Instant Reset Gel Overnight Recovery Cream
The Fenty Beauty Instant Reset Gel Overnight Recovery Cream [13] ($40) is made to hydrate the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Once you get through all of it, you can just recycle the inner container and replace it with a new one.
Lush Cosmetics Ruby Lipstick
You can buy the Lush Cosmetics Ruby Lipstick [14] ($15) free of packageing so that you don't have to worry about disposing of any extra product once you're done using it.
By Humankind Shampoo
Each all-natural bar of the By Humankind Shampoo [15] ($15) is shipped in recyclable packageing and eliminates single-use plastic to avoid waste.