Holiday Beauty Gifts For Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Routines
9 Sustainable Beauty Gifts That Make It Easy For Everyone on Your Holiday List to Recycle
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Considering how normal it is to temporarily excommunicate your BFF from the group chat for admitting she still uses cotton rounds to remove her mascara at night, it's safe to say that almost everyone is looking to be more eco-friendly in 2020. Unfortunately, quitting our worst beauty habits is hard — single-use cotton rounds, makeup-removing wipes, non-recyclable plastic . . . we are guilty of doing it all. Of course, going waste-free or completely vegan overnight is, well, nearly impossible. Luckily, you can start small, like for example, with a sustainable holiday gift.
Reality checks come in all shapes and sizes, but finding out that your beauty routine is environmentally irresponsible is one a lot of people are facing lately. But taking the first step toward a more sustainable lifestyle can start with one cool product that can slowly, but surely, change your MO. Whether you're looking to encourage yourself to be a more mindful recycler or convince your roommate that refillable shampoo bottles are, in fact, chic as hell, there's a gift worth giving. Find our favourite sustainable beauty gifts ahead.
Lush Santa’s Workshop
Lush has always been at the forefront of sustainable innovation. So, when it comes to naked and vegan products, Lush does 'em best. What it does even better? Holiday gift sets. Lush's Santa's Workshop ($50) is a six-piece present filled with holiday magic, joy, and most importantly, festive bath essentials that are sure to convince anyone to cancel their weekend plans to, instead, soak in the tub with a bath bomb shaped like Rudolph. Even better, you can skip the wrapping paper thanks to the reusable — and cute! — tin holding it all together.
Beauty by POPSUGAR All You Need! Gift Set
Face it: it's time to be strict about the kind of beauty formulas you're investing in. Is your lip gloss tested on animals? Does your mascara use animal-derived ingredients? Does it come packaged with the kind of pomp and circumstance that will, ultimately, end up in a landfill? Hopefully, your answer is a resounding no; guarantee that it is with Beauty by POPSUGAR's All You Need! Gift Set ($37). This gift set doesn't just help you look good, but it can make everyone on your list go guilt-free this holiday season thanks to its nontoxic, cruelty-free formulas. Plus, this makeup essential trio — including the Be the Boss Lip Gloss, Thick + Thin Mascara, and Be Relentless Stay Put Eye Line — comes inside a reusable pouch you'll kind of want to keep for yourself.
Aveda Rosemary Mint Travel Trio
It's not really the holidays until travelling plans officially ensue. If you know a jet-setting friend who will be moving across the country for about two weeks straight to appease every side of their extended family, offer up the Aveda Rosemary Mint Travel Trio ($21). Not only does the minty formula utilise organic ingredients, but each one is packaged inside 80 to 100 percent post-consumer HDPE, so you can feel good about using these to the last drop (as long as you recycle, of course). Just think about all of the hotel shampoo bottles you'll help them save.
Follain Seasons of Suds Set
For the friend who doesn't go anywhere without their Hydro Flask and a minimum of three canvas tote bags, there's the Follain's Seasons of Suds Set ($30) to satisfy their sustainable needs. If cutting down on plastic waste is 2020 #goals, why not offer up the Everything Soap, which is packaged inside a pretty glass bottle? Better yet, it comes alongside a 38 oz. refill sure to last your pal months.
Floral Street Discovery Set
When you think sustainably-sourced materials, biodegradable packageing, and an animal-derived-ingredient-free formula, perfume doesn't immediately come to mind. Now, thanks to Floral Street, it can. It's modern, accessible, affordable, and addicting (seriously, you'll probably consider picking up a bottle for yourself). Of course, buying perfume is a personal practice, so gift your SO, mother, or BFF the Floral Street Discovery Set ($19) so they can find their perfect signature scent.
True Botanicals Bodywash & Lotion Duo
While you're in good company by making this brand your new go-to — Olivia Wilde and Laura Dern are fans — that's not the only reason why the True Botanicals Bodywash & Lotion Duo ($66) is so special. In fact, the appeal comes directly from the luxe formula packaged inside aluminium bottles. Better still, this set of two is housed inside a fully recyclable box that's too good to hide underneath a bow. (Sure, it looks pretty, but it'll end up in the rubbish.)
Weleda Let It Glow Kit
Some people's holiday wish is for it to snow; others just want their skin to stay quenched and bouncy even while engulfed in dry radiator heat. Consider the Weleda Let It Glow Kit ($7.99) hydrating duo for the coworker who sits by their desk with a mini humidifier and ceramide hand lotion on deck. While they'll feel safe knowing the unique blend of sunflower seed oil, chamomile, and calendula extracts are protecting their skin and lips, they can also feel good about the fact that the packageing is entirely recyclable; in fact, Terracycle will do it for them.
Best of E.l.f.
Going vegan doesn't stop at your diet; it also extends to your beauty routine. Pick up the Best of E.l.f. Set ($15), a certified vegan and cruelty-free gift for yourself or that college roommate who still makes you feel guilty when you eat the occasional chicken nugget at 2 a.m. You know how it goes . . .
Ren Atlantic Kelp Recycled Hand Wash & Lotion Set
While Ren has yet to make all of its product packageing 100% recyclable, we stan a brand that is doing the hard work to get there the right way. Its latest innovation comes by way of a metal-free pump housed inside the brand's Atlantic Kelp line, including a body wash and lotion. Each bottle is also made with 20 percent reclaimed ocean plastic, while the other 80 percent is made from recycled plastic bottles. Bonus: every Atlantic Kelp Recycled Hand Wash & Lotion Set ($35) comes inside a 100 percent recyclable FSC-approved gift box that uses biodegradable lamination and is printed with vegetable-based ink. We consider that one a win-win-win.
