As passionate as we are about skincare and the beauty industry, we need to be aware of sustainability. Adapting our lifestyle to an environmentally friendly one is the way to go.
Here, you will find our favorite 10 Sustainable Beauty Products you should know about and how these brands have been implementing green practices.
How are brands like The ordinary, Youth to the people, Lush Cosmetics, Kinship, and The Bodyshop making a difference with their sustainability policy?
Well, all these brands are cruelty-free, vegan and have recyclable packaging. Some brands opted to present their products on glass packaging to reduce plastic use, and others simply don’t offer packages.
You might be thinking, why are they focusing so much attention on the packaging?
Because most packaging used in beauty products is plastic, only about 9% percent of this plastic is recycled. Keep in mind that studies show that in 2018 it was produced 20 billion units of cosmetics packaging globally (data from 2018).
With that being said, let’s talk about some of our favorite products from sustainable beauty brands!
-BEAUTY TOOLS
Beauty tools are very important to guarantee a better application and results on your makeup and skincare routine. The major cons associated with beauty tools, mainly when it comes to makeup removers, is the fact that they are very disposable, making a huge impact on the environment.
That is why the Face Halo Original is a great product. It is reusable for up to 200 wash cycles, and just by adding water, it gently removes makeup and impurities!
Another perfect sustainable beauty tool is the Bioblender by Ecotools Makeup. This sponge is 100% biodegradable and is made with 5 earth-friendly ingredients! It is a fantastic option to switch our beloved Beauty Blender! It does the same job as the other beauty sponges in the market and is sustainable. Excellent!
-THE ORDINARY PRODUCTS
The Ordinary is a brand that we have mention several times in our articles. We love their products and how affordable they are. The Ordinary is part of Deciem. This company has a very transparent policy regarding its products and sustainability.
As of today, all their products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
Although these brands are not sustainable yet, they have come a long way to achieve that end goal. Deciem states they have initiatives to minimize their recycling and waste disposal in their office and stores. Plus – they offer an in-store recycling program.
When it comes to the packaging, the company has transitioned to using carbon-neutral cardstock boxes, and their packaging currently consists of recycled and recyclable materials.
In case, you want to know more about this brand’s products, check out our article named –THE ORDINARY ULTIMATE GUIDE!
One of TVM’s team favorites from The Ordinary is the moisturizer (2)! It is absolutely amazing!
Because we all love a hydration boost we are super fans of this Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5! It is terrific! Not only is perfect for restoring hydration, but also helps repair the skin barrier – Overall excellent!
Last but not least, we recommend the Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (3). This product is a bestseller from the brand and we totally get why! This serum reduces the appearance of skin blemishes and congestion and balances the visible aspects of sebum activity.
-YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE PRODUCTS
Youth to the people is a brand that is the perfect balance between good skincare and sustainability.
When it comes to packaging, they are very conscious of the problems that the beauty industry faces. Because of that, their products have glass packaging that can be reused to help reduce the quantity of plastic waste created by the beauty industry.
Regarding their formulas, they are clean, vegan, cruelty-free, and biodegradable, meaning they won’t cause harm to our oceans once rinsed off of your face.
Concerning their products, one of TMV’s favorites is the Eye Cream (2) which aims to visibly smooth the appearance of fine lines + wrinkles, firm the look of skin, and actively hydrate while you sleep. Perfect!
Their cleanser (1) is also lovely. It is formulated with cold-pressed antioxidants – kale, spinach, and green tea – to give your skin the ultimate cleanse.
-OTHER AMAZING PRODUCTS
Besides the brand’s mentioned, there are many more sustainable brands out there that have amazing products you should know.
The Body Shop is one of them. This brand is doing its part regarding the issue in the debate! Not only are they very transparent about their ingredients, but also they have in-store recycling programs to help everyone in their sustainability journey! The tea tree oil is a fantastic product! It is excellent to spot treat blemishes!
Kinship is another great example of an eco-friendly brand that has excellent products. Their products are clean and made with a 100% recyclable plastic mixture of all the plastic collected from the ocean. Another impressive curiosity about this brand packaging process is that they have a code on every container that you can scan to see exactly where the trash was collected to make the packaging of your product. Amazing right?
This brand’s sunscreen is so good! We are really impressed by this company!
Last but not least, we had to talk about Lush Cosmetics. This brand is super well-known, and for good reasons!
Regarding sustainability, they are doing the work. Some products don’t even require packaging, minimizing this way the waste.
As for the remaining products with the packaging, the brand has implemented recycling programs where they give discounts to encourage these practices.
The shampoo bar is an excellent example of a functional and really well-made product that and doesn’t require any packaging. Amazing!
Well, there you have it! 10 AMAZING SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY PRODUCTS! We hope this article was helpful!